Becky Lynch Reflects on Nia Jax's Punch as a Career Turning Point

Becky Lynch has shared her perspective on a significant incident from her WWE career, specifically Nia Jax's accidental punch in 2018 that resulted in a broken nose. Reflecting on this moment during an appearance on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast, Lynch noted that the injury occurred during the SmackDown invasion of RAW ahead of Survivor Series 2018, preventing her from competing against Ronda Rousey.

The image of Lynch with blood on her face became iconic and marked a pivotal moment in her rise as a prominent figure in wrestling. Although she has limited recollection of the events immediately following the incident, Lynch expressed genuine gratitude towards Jax, believing that the injury altered the trajectory of her career and contributed to her eventual main event at WrestleMania 35.

Lynch emphasized that the injury, while painful, was a fortuitous event that she feels was destined to happen. After being sidelined, she was replaced by Charlotte Flair in the match against Rousey but later achieved significant success, including winning the 2019 Women’s Royal Rumble and headlining WrestleMania 35.