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Becky Lynch Calls Out WWE Referee After Controversial Match

12/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

Becky Lynch (WWE Superstar) criticized officiating after WWE Survivor Series: WarGames, alleging referee Jessika Carr erred in ruling her submission to AJ Lee.
Lynch said she never tapped out.
Lynch was signaling for help.
Lynch called for accountability in WWE officiating on social media.
Nikki Bella (WWE Superstar) lost to Stephanie Vaquer, vowing to continue her comeback.

History

Historical Context

The "Montreal Screwjob" in 1997, where Bret Hart controversially lost the WWF Championship to Shawn Michaels, marked a significant turning point in wrestling history. This incident, orchestrated by Vince McMahon and referee Earl Hebner, ignited ongoing debates about officiating integrity in WWE. Becky Lynch's recent criticism of referee Jessika Carr reflects this enduring struggle for accountability, highlighting the lasting impact of the screwjob on wrestler-management relations.

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Story summary

Becky Lynch (WWE Superstar) criticized officiating after WWE Survivor Series: WarGames, alleging referee Jessika Carr erred in ruling her submission to AJ Lee.
Lynch said she never tapped out.
Lynch was signaling for help.
Lynch called for accountability in WWE officiating on social media.
Nikki Bella (WWE Superstar) lost to Stephanie Vaquer, vowing to continue her comeback.

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