WWE’s own Becky Lynch was able to find work behind the bar of a Manhattan pub after looking for any iconography that reminded her of home.
Years before The Man made her name in WWE, Lynch arrived in New York City with $2,000 in her bank account, of which close to one-third was spent in her first day in the city. Speaking to the New York Post, Lynch recalled finding work in 2010, hoping that her Irish-ness would help convince pubs in the Big Apple to give her a shot.
“I just walked around… [looking for] anything that had an Irish flag or had an Irish name or a little harp outside.”
Lynch would eventually find work at the Hibernia Bar in Hells’ Kitchen, which prides itself on being an ‘authentic’ Irish pub. Lynch said that her gift of talking which WWE fans would come to appreciate years later helped her immensely.
“I was their first experience in hiring a waitress. I wasn’t the best, but I could banter, so the customers liked me, tipped me and it meant I kept my job.”
Finding a Place to Stay
While Lynch had found work at Hibernia, she still needed a place to stay. Ironically, her apartment in New York would also be located above an Irish pub. Though the place had no job opportunities, the bartender from Kerry, Ireland suggested she rent the room upstairs for $500 a month.
“The room had a sink, twin bed and barely enough room to put a suitcase. There was a communal shower and toilet down the hall.”
What’s Next for Becky Lynch?
Lynch will be in action on the upcoming episode of Raw, where she will face Nia Jax. The two have been at odds for months, with Jax looking to prove she is deserving of a Women’s World Championship shot.
Looking ahead, Lynch will have her hands full when she challenges WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 40. Lynch earned a shot at the Australian by winning the 2024 Women’s Elimination Chamber match.