5 times WWE pulled a match from pay-per-view at last minute

5 times WWE pulled a match from pay-per-view at last minute – Roman Reigns’ Hell in a Cell match, Becky Lynch's dream match compromised

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Jun 20, 2021 23:26 GMT

WWE had to cancel high-profile matches at times

#3 Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey (WWE Survivor Series. 2018)

Becky Lynch faced Ronda Rousey later at WrestleMania

In 2018, WWE Superstar Becky Lynch quietly crafted one of the best singles runs that the promotion has ever seen. Creative tried to turn her into a heel, but that got her over with the crowd, and she became the biggest babyface in WWE. Lynch won the SmackDown Women’s Championship before Survivor Series and was preparing to face RAW Women’s Champion, Ronda Rousey.

Ahead of the pay-per-view, SmackDown superstars invaded RAW, which led to a massive brawl. Amidst the commotion, Nia Jax punched Lynch in the face and broke her nose. Despite being covered in blood, Lynch stood tall and held her title up in the air for the crowd to admire. After the incident, WWE had to replace Lynch with Charlotte Flair in the Survivor Series match.

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Becky Lynch eventually fought Rousey in WrestleMania's main event, which also featured Charlotte Flair. This was the first time in history when women headlined WWE’s biggest show of the year. Lynch defeated Rousey and Charlotte to win both titles in the unforgettable match.

Although Lynch’s big match was canceled, her decision to get the job done despite suffering from a broken nose forced every onlooker to admire her dedication to the business. Fans showered unconditional support for Lynch, and in return, she had a legendary title reign as "The Man" of WWE.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Greg Bush