There has been a major change in the plans for SummerSlam as the highly anticipated match between Becky Lynch and WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus has been pulled from the event. Instead, the match will now take place on the August 14 episode of RAW. This news has left fans and the wrestlers themselves disappointed.
According to a report from Fightful Select, WWE officials made the decision to move the Lynch vs. Stratus match to RAW due to time constraints at SummerSlam. The company has been focused on limiting the number of matches and run-times for their Premium Live Events, which led to some matches being moved to other shows.
It was initially reported that there was a physical reason for the delay of the Lynch vs. Stratus match, but the latest update confirms that both women are healthy and were available for SummerSlam. However, the decision was made to give the match more time and attention on an upcoming episode of RAW.
This change has reportedly left both Lynch and Stratus unhappy. The match had been planned for months and was highly anticipated by fans, so the sudden shift in plans has been disappointing for everyone involved.
It remains to be seen how the match will be built up on RAW, but fans can expect an intense showdown between two of the most iconic women in WWE history. Lynch, known as “The Man,” has been dominating the women’s division for years, while Stratus is a WWE Hall of Famer and one of the most beloved figures in the industry.
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