Lynch explained that her hiatus, which commenced after a WWE Women's World Championship loss to Liv Morgan on Raw in May 2024, was initially intended to be much shorter. Her contract was up at the time, providing a natural window for some time off and to pursue other interests.

Becky Lynch made her long-awaited return to WWE at WrestleMania 41, but would have returned sooner if not for a health issue that arose earlier this year. RAW Superstar Becky Lynch recently sat down with Lauren Coates of Variety.

Becky Lynch's return to WWE at WrestleMania 41 in April 2025 marked the end of a year-long absence from television programming. Lynch first stepped away from WWE after losing the WWE Women's World Championship to Liv Morgan and failing to regain it on Raw in May 2024.