3 reasons why fans are comparing Becky Lynch to Stone Cold Steve Austin

Modified Feb 28, 2019 09:00 GMT

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#1 An anti-hero

Becky didn't spare anyone at Elimination Chamber

What fans loved the most about The Rattlesnake was the fact that he just didn't care about the consequences of his actions. Additionally, he wasn't known for making many friends, even though he was portrayed as a babyface.

Austin was the central character of The Attitude Era, and it was crucial for him to be portrayed as a lone wolf, who goes about his business and doesn't care what anyone thinks of him.

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Fast forward 2 decades and Becky is doing the exact same thing. Her attack on Charlotte at Elimination Chamber was a babyface move, but she followed it up by beating the tar out of Ronda. This was a surprise considering how Becky was supposed to be a face.

The Becky Lynch we are seeing on our TV screens at the moment is a completely different character from what we had seen in the past. The bubbly, always cheerful Becky has been transformed into someone who just wants one thing: a shot at the top prize.

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