Lynch, in an emotional segment of the show, said she was giving up her title, which will now go to Asuka, who won Sunday night’s Money in the Bank match.
“You go and be a warrior, 'cause I’m gonna go be a mother," Lynch said before embracing Asuka.
"You go and be a warrior, 'cause I'm gonna go be a mother."
— WWE (@WWE) May 12, 2020
An incredibly emotional moment between @BeckyLynchWWE and the NEW #WWERaw #WomensChampion @WWEAsuka. 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/IU3BRXDBZD
"I've always, always wanted kids," Lynch told People. "I'm just so career-focused that it became one of those things that, when you're chasing a dream for so long, I always wondered, 'Am I going to get around to it? Is it going to happen for me?'"
Lynch, a native of Limerick, Ireland, began wrestling for the WWE promotion in 2013. She won the Raw and SmackDown Women's Championship belts in 2019 when she beat Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair in a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 35, CNN reported. It was the first women's match ever to headline the WWE's biggest annual event.
Lynch and Rollins, 33, went public with their relationship in May 2019 and announced their engagement three months later, People reported.
The celebration is ON backstage!#WWERaw @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/7pVyJl1Iqi
— WWE (@WWE) May 12, 2020
Lynch, whose nickname in WWE is "The Man" because of her stature as champion, posted an emotional message on social media.
"I have no idea what happens from here, but I do know that you've made all my dreams come true," Lynch tweeted Monday night. "I entered the PC in 2013 not knowing anyone, I'll leave that same building tonight with my new family. Thank you all so much."
What theeeee CONGRATS TO @BeckyLynchWWE and @WWERollins on the announcement today!!! Wow. Segment gave me chills on raw. You’re gonna be great parents! And congrats to @WWEAsuka on becoming in the champ 👏🏻👏🏻❤️🔥
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) May 12, 2020
I can't say enough good things about @BeckyLynchWWE. She deserves everything amazing that's about to happen in her life. Thank you and here's to the start of a beautiful chapter in your life with @WWERollins.
— Matt Camp (@TheMattCamp) May 12, 2020
Wow!!! Goosebumps!!! Welcome to the Mommy Club!! It’s a great club to be apart of!! You’ll be an amazing mother like you were a Champ. Xxoo -Brie https://t.co/DTYvZzPwtY
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) May 12, 2020
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