Becky Lynch Picked WrestleMania, Finn Balor Picked a House Show — Here’s Why
Becky Lynch and Finn Balor Share Their Favorite Wrestling Matches
The Big News: WWE Raw Is Coming to Dublin!
Imagine your favorite TV show announcing they’re filming a special episode in your hometown. That’s exactly what happened when Becky Lynch and Finn Balor—two of Ireland’s biggest WWE superstars—went on the Irish radio show "Off The Ball" to announce that WWE Monday Night Raw is coming to Dublin, Ireland for the very first time ever in January 2027!
While they were there, host Will O’Callaghan asked them a fun question: "What’s your favorite match of your entire career?"
Their answers might surprise you!
Becky Lynch’s Pick: WrestleMania 38 vs. Bianca Belair
Becky’s favorite match happened on the biggest stage of them all—WrestleMania 38—against Bianca Belair.
Why This Match Means So Much to Her
Becky has had tons of amazing matches (like her classics with Sasha Banks and Charlotte Flair), but this one stands out for the story behind it:
- The Comeback Story – Becky had her daughter in 2021, then returned at SummerSlam and beat Bianca for the title in just 26 seconds
- The Trust Factor – Bianca had "no real reason to trust" Becky would fight to give her a real match later, but they made it happen
- The Perfect Payoff – At WrestleMania, they told a beautiful story in the ring
- The Emotional Moment – Becky loved watching Bianca get her big win in front of her own family
Becky’s Own Words: "I loved everything about it. I loved working with Bianca… And then to sit there and watch her get that moment and in front of her family, it was amazing."
Finn Balor’s Pick: A Secret House Show in Lowell, Massachusetts
Finn’s favorite match wasn’t on TV at all—it was a non-televised "house show" (a live event with no cameras) in 2016 against Samoa Joe for the NXT Championship.
What Makes a "House Show" Special?
| Term | Simple Explanation |
|---|---|
| House Show | A live WWE event in a local arena that isn’t filmed for TV |
| NXT | WWE’s developmental brand (like "minor leagues" for wrestlers) |
| Pinfall | When a wrestler holds both shoulders of their opponent to the mat for a 3-count |
| Title Change | When a championship belt switches from one wrestler to another |
The Magic Moment Finn Will Never Forget
Finn describes it like a movie scene:
- The Setup – Finn was the champion, Samoa Joe was the challenger
- The Surprise – Nobody backstage knew Finn was losing the title that night
- The Pinfall – Joe pinned Finn: 1… 2… 3…
- The Silence – Finn looked at the front row and saw total confusion – fans whispering "Was that supposed to happen?"
- The Explosion – Then a delayed realization hit: "Oh my god, there’s a new champion!" followed by a huge roar
- The Feeling – Finn calls it a "real organic feeling of pure surprise" that’s almost impossible to create in wrestling today
Finn’s Own Words: "It shocked everyone… it’s rare to truly shock people in the professional wrestling industry today."
The One Thing They Both Agree On
Neither Becky nor Finn watches their own matches back!
- They don’t study tape like athletes in other sports
- Their opinions are based purely on instinct and memory
- They remember how it felt in the moment, not how it looked on screen
Quick Summary
| Wrestler | Favorite Match | Where | Why It’s Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Lynch | vs. Bianca Belair | WrestleMania 38 (Biggest stage) | Emotional comeback story, trust between rivals, perfect payoff |
| Finn Balor | vs. Samoa Joe | House Show in Lowell, MA (No cameras) | Genuine surprise, nobody knew the ending, pure organic reaction |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is WrestleMania?
A: Think of it as the Super Bowl of wrestling—WWE’s biggest event of the year with the largest crowds, most spectacle, and highest stakes.
Q: What’s a "house show" and why does it matter that Finn’s favorite match was at one?
A: A house show is a live wrestling event in a local arena that isn’t televised. Most fans never see these. Finn’s pick is special because the magic happened only for the people in that building—no replays, no highlights, just a pure live moment.
Q: Why don’t wrestlers watch their own matches?
A: Many wrestlers (like Becky and Finn) prefer to trust their instincts and memories rather than critique themselves on screen. It’s like a chef who cooks by feel instead of following a recipe book.
Q: Who is Samoa Joe?
A: A legendary wrestler known for his intense style. He was the "destroyer" character who beat Finn for the NXT Championship that night in Lowell.
Q: When is WWE Raw coming to Dublin?
A: January 25, 2027—mark your calendars! It’ll be the first time ever that Monday Night Raw broadcasts live from Ireland.
Final Thought
Sometimes the biggest moments happen on the grandest stage (Becky at WrestleMania), and sometimes they happen in a quiet arena in Massachusetts where only a few hundred people witness history (Finn at a house show).
Both superstars prove that great wrestling isn’t about the cameras—it’s about the feeling you create in the room, whether that room holds 80,000 people or 800.
Credit: Quotes from "Off The Ball" with h/t to Wrestling Inc. for transcription.