Becky Lynch believes the Four Horsewomen became such an influential part of WWE’s women’s division because Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, Bayley, and herself never tried to imitate one another. She appeared on the 100th episode of No Contest Wrestling with O’Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson, where she discussed the impact the other Horsewomen had on her development. She also made history by becoming the show’s first active female wrestler to appear as an in-studio guest.
How Competition and Support Pushed Them Forward
Lynch explained that their combination of competition and support constantly pushed all four women to improve. She said they were so competitive but also supportive at times, wanting to see everybody do well. At other moments, they were focused on having the best match on the card and being the top dog. This balance between rivalry and encouragement created an environment where each woman could grow.
The Power of Being Different
The success of the group came from each woman developing her own distinct identity. Lynch pointed out that Charlotte was doing her own thing and being a star. Bayley looked at that and decided to be queen, while Sasha chose to be boss. The fact that everybody was so different and individual, with nobody trying to copy what someone else was doing, made the group special. This individuality allowed each of them to connect with different audiences.
The Spice Girls Comparison
Lynch compared their individual appeal to the Spice Girls, with each member offering audiences something different. She said that just like the group had ginger spice and baby spice, the Four Horsewomen each had something that would appeal to a different audience. They were all so distinct in how they looked, how they moved, and who they were that it worked perfectly. This diversity pushed them further because while they could be compared, they were all so different that each had to be unique.
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Where the Name Came From
Despite becoming collectively known as the Four Horsewomen, Lynch, Flair, Banks, and Bayley were never presented as a formal four-person stable on WWE’s main roster. The nickname emerged from fans and became synonymous with the four women as they helped reshape WWE’s women’s division after rising through NXT together during the mid-2010s. The name references both the Four Horsewomen of mixed martial arts and the legendary Four Horsemen stable famously led by Charlotte’s father, Ric Flair.
Their Achievements and Where They Are Now
Collectively, Lynch, Flair, Banks, and Bayley have accumulated numerous world championships and major accomplishments throughout their WWE careers. Banks departed WWE in 2022 and now competes in AEW as Mercedes Moné, while Lynch, Flair, and Bayley remain with WWE.
The Value of Patience in a Wrestling Career
During the interview, Becky Lynch also discussed the value of allowing wrestlers to gradually build toward major accomplishments rather than reaching the top too quickly. She pointed to Chelsea Green’s championship success at SummerSlam as an example of a victory carrying additional weight because audiences had followed her journey. Lynch said that you do not want to achieve too much right now, as you want to be percolating because if you get there and are so young, there is nothing else left. She added that if you get it now, it is not going to feel as good.