WWE icon brings her in-ring grit to Paramount’s 2026 sci-fi series
Summary
– Becky Lynch confirms she performs her own stunts in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
– Lynch plays a human Starfleet officer in the upcoming Paramount+ series
– Show premieres January 15, 2026, with Lynch featured as part of the bridge crew
Becky Lynch shared a major update on her Star Trek: Starfleet Academy role, confirming that she performed her own stunts for the upcoming Paramount+ series. Lynch announced her Instagram story as she hyped the first official trailer and previewed what fans can expect from her debut in the franchise.
Lynch appears as a human Starfleet officer assigned to the bridge crew, joining a cast stacked with established talent. She noted that the series is packed with action. She emphasized that every physical sequence involving her was executed personally, a natural extension of the athletic style she honed throughout her WWE career.
Starfleet Academy is positioned as one of Paramount’s flagship sci-fi projects for 2026 and is set to premiere on January 15 exclusively on Paramount+. Lynch’s involvement adds star power and crossover appeal as she continues balancing her wrestling legacy with her expanding acting career.
