The champion defends her disqualification, claiming she was the true victim
Summary
– Becky Lynch says Maxxine Dupri’s nails caused “intense damage” during their RAW match
– Lynch claims she was wrongfully criticized after getting disqualified
– She insists referee Jessica Carr missed an illegal punch and object use
Becky Lynch is pushing back against fan backlash following her disqualification win over Maxxine Dupri on the October 20 episode of WWE RAW. The WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion addressed the controversy in a video posted to Instagram, showing off a busted lip while insisting she was the real victim in the match.
In her statement, Lynch defended her actions and accused Dupri of breaking the rules first. “Maxxine closed fist. Punch to my face. An illegal maneuver. Jessica Carr should have disqualified her,” Becky said. She added that she had “verified through experts, through nail technicians,” that Dupri’s nails were sharp enough to cause serious injury. “They have verified that the nails that Maxxine Dupri was wearing would cause intense damage to the lip.”
Lynch claimed she was trying to stay composed before the situation escalated. “I took myself out of there. I took a walk. I said that’s enough. I’m not gonna stoop any lower. And she wouldn’t let me go,” she explained.
The Sacramento crowd erupted in boos when Lynch struck Dupri in the head with her championship belt, getting herself intentionally disqualified to retain the title. Fans called the move unsportsmanlike, but Becky insists she was reacting to an unfair situation.
By publicly addressing the incident, Lynch appears to be reframing the narrative—portraying herself as a wronged champion rather than a rule-breaker. Whether the WWE Universe accepts her defense remains to be seen.
