Are Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair still friends in real life? That’s the question on the WWE Universe’s mind after a chaotic few days in the women’s division.
Last Friday, Flair was, allegedly, escorted out of the building after going off-script during her title exchange with Lynch on SmackDown. Since then, it has emerged that the SmackDown Women’s Champion is reportedly disliked backstage. In this article, let’s look back at the book and find out what The Queen said about The Man before their alleged issues began.
1. Charlotte Flair couldn’t wait to repay Becky Lynch for helping her
While Charlotte Flair shot to superstardom in 2015, Becky Lynch had to wait for her main-event opportunity. The Man won the SmackDown Women’s Championship in 2016, but she did not truly become a WWE megastar until 2018.
Writing in 2017, Flair said Lynch showed "true friendship" by supporting her even though their WWE fortunes were vastly different. The Queen added that she wanted to repay Lynch one day, presumably by losing to her in a WWE rivalry.
2. Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair made a promise to each other
Given the circumstances, Charlotte Flair’s most interesting quote in her book revolves around the promise that she and Becky Lynch made to each other.
Flair wrote that she had found her "partner in crime" in Lynch as they had similar schedules and always had each others' back. Both women also agreed to "call the other out" if either of their egos got out of control.
But based on recent developments, it's safe to assume Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair are no longer on the wavelength they once were.
3. Charlotte Flair thought Becky Lynch had more momentum in 2015
Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Sasha Banks joined WWE’s main roster at the same time. Although Banks and Lynch had more experience, Flair instantly received a push as the next big star of the women’s division.
Thanks to their storylines and character progression on NXT, Banks and Lynch’s personas were ready-made for RAW and SmackDown. Charlotte Flair, by contrast, felt her character still needed work when she was booked to defeat Nikki Bella for the Divas Championship.
Becky Lynch didn't have a problem with her best friend winning the Divas Championship at Night of Champions 2015. However, according to Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks felt she should have been booked in that spot instead of The Queen. Flair claimed in her book that Banks was "angry" about not facing Nikki Bella for the Divas Championship.
4. Charlotte Flair compared her and Becky Lynch to Thelma and Louise
Anyone who followed Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair on social media before their 2018 feud knows about their genuine friendship. The two traveled to and from WWE events together. They also posted amusing content on Instagram while waiting backstage at shows.
Flair admitted in her book that she struggled to adjust to WWE’s main roster after receiving her call-up from NXT in July 2015. At the time, her friendship with Lynch reminded her of the 1991 film Thelma and Louise.
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5. Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair quickly became friends
Charlotte Flair signed a developmental contract with WWE in May 2012 despite having no wrestling experience. A year later, Becky Lynch joined WWE after making a name for herself on the independent scene.
Flair’s first mention of Lynch in her book came in the ‘acknowledgments’ section as part of the introduction. Later in the book, Flair explained how she quickly formed a friendship with the "kind, genuine" Lynch during their time in NXT.
