Becky Lynch Sets a ‘Celebrity Jeopardy’ Record, Asks Seth Rollins Not to Watch
Summary
– WWE star Becky Lynch, despite her success in wrestling, had a challenging time on ‘Celebrity Jeopardy’, setting a record for not giving a correct answer through 60 clues.
– Lynch’s appearance, however, led to the season’s highest viewership, with the repeat episode attracting even more viewers.
– Seth Rollins, Lynch’s husband, revealed that Lynch banned him from watching the episode, respecting her wishes.
Becky Lynch, a multi-time women’s champion in WWE, recently faced a unique challenge outside the wrestling ring on ‘Celebrity Jeopardy’. Despite her impressive wrestling career, Lynch struggled on the show, becoming the first contestant in ‘Celebrity Jeopardy’ history to not give a single correct answer through 60 clues.
Interestingly, Lynch’s appearance on the show led to the season’s highest viewership, indicating her significant fan following. The repeat airing of the episode even surpassed the original in terms of viewers, showcasing the buzz created by her participation.
In a conversation with the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, Seth Rollins, Lynch’s husband and fellow WWE superstar, shared that Lynch had forbidden him from watching her ‘Celebrity Jeopardy’ episode. Rollins, respecting her wishes, stated he never watched the episode and would remain loyal to her request. He also defended Lynch, noting that she never grew up watching ‘Jeopardy!’ in Ireland and wasn’t fully familiar with the game’s format.
This story highlights the supportive relationship between Lynch and Rollins, as well as Lynch’s impact beyond the wrestling world. Her appearance on ‘Celebrity Jeopardy’, despite not being successful in the traditional sense, still managed to draw significant attention and viewership.
