Becky Lynch returns to SBG.
Before becoming The Man, Becky Lynch spent time in Ireland working at Straight Blast Gym, the current home of Conor McGregor. While the paths of McGregor and Lynch never crossed at the time, Becky has previously stated that he was well aware of McGregor’s name as he rising up the ranks. You can view her comments by clicking here.
With WWE in Ireland for their European tour, Lynch and Daniel Bryan stopped by SBG to get in a training session with John Kavanagh.
.@BeckyLynchWWE and @WWEDanielBryan had the pleasure of starting their day with a workout with the legendary coach of @TheNotoriousMMA , @John_Kavanagh before #WWEDublin pic.twitter.com/8X7Fphhemw
— WWE (@WWE) May 9, 2019
Did @John_Kavanagh inspire @BeckyLynchWWE’s historic #WrestleMania main event?
The Champ Champ pays homage to The Coach ahead of #WWEDublin tonight at @3ArenaDublin ! pic.twitter.com/cWEgr35RhS
— WWE UK (@WWEUK) May 9, 2019
Walking into #WWEDublin with The Champ Champ @BeckyLynchWWE & @John_Kavanagh —#Becky2Belts pic.twitter.com/Q3fUpJcIyK
— WWE UK (@WWEUK) May 9, 2019
Daniel Bryan is no stranger to MMA training himself, training in aspects of the sport since 2002. Bryan indirectly called out former CM Punk opponent Mike Jackson following Jackson’s win over Punk at UFC 225.
You can find results from WWE’s first night in Northern Ireland by clicking here.