At No Mercy 2023, “The Man” Becky Lynch successfully retained the NXT Women’s Championship, fending off a challenge from Tiffany Stratton. Yet, this victory was not without its setbacks.
Given the match’s Extreme Rules stipulation, intense physicality was anticipated. As a result, Lynch did not escape the encounter unharmed.
Post-match reports from Fightful Select highlighted that Lynch sustained a deep cut on her arm, necessitating medical attention.
The report detailed that 11 stitches were used to seal the gash. However, there was a silver lining, as updates mentioned Lynch was recovering well post-procedure.
Lynch, after No Mercy, shared glimpses from the fiercely contested bout on her Instagram. Among the photos was a stark visual of the injury on her arm.
For those who can handle unsettling imagery, the graphic snapshot of her injury is accessible at the article’s end.
Though the NXT Championship duel between Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov was stiff competition, it was the bout between Lynch and Stratton that got the prime slot, concluding the No Mercy event in Bakersfield.
While Lynch’s title reign persisted, the event saw other pivotal shifts. Trick Williams bested Dominik Mysterio, capturing the North American Championship, and in a major turn of events, Ilja Dragunov toppled Carmelo Hayes, seizing the NXT Championship title.
