Podcast Summary: "The Man" Becomes "The Mom" with Becky Lynch

The Nikki & Brie Show — July 1, 2020 (SiriusXM)

Episode Overview

In this heartfelt and energizing episode, Nikki and Brie Garcia (formerly Bella) welcome their WWE colleague and friend Becky Lynch, who shares candidly about her transition from wrestling icon “The Man” to expectant motherhood. The trio dives into the emotional realities of pregnancy during a pandemic, breaking barriers as women in the wrestling industry, and how motherhood reshapes their perspectives. Expect laughs, relatable anxieties, inspiring stories, and plenty of sisterly banter as these trailblazers reflect on their journeys—inside and outside the ring.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Pandemic Lockdown & Pregnancy Struggles

Timestamps: 03:01–04:29; 41:54–42:44

• Nikki and Brie open up about feeling stir crazy, dealing with lockdown fatigue, and the mental toll of late-stage pregnancy during COVID-19.
• Nikki describes the uncertainty of awaiting her baby amidst pandemic waves:
  "I'm just...tired of being in lock[down]" (03:39 — Nikki Bella).
• Brie highlights the heightened discomfort and impatience that end of pregnancy brings:
  "Mother Nature’s way of being like, you just want the baby out so bad. You don't care about doing a natural birth or feeling pain, you're like, just get the baby out," (04:03 — Brie Bella).

2. Embracing More Sustainable, "Hippie" Mommy Choices

Timestamps: 06:04–09:07

• The Bellas discuss cloth diapers, environmental consciousness, and balancing eco-friendly choices with personal style (Nikki jokes about her Gucci diaper bag).
• Nikki acknowledges the ease of cloth diapering after seeing Brie do it:
  "When I saw you doing it with Bird, it was the easiest non-nasty thing ever," (06:36 — Nikki Bella).
• Both sisters reflect on collective action toward improving the environment.

3. Women’s Evolution in Wrestling: Becky Lynch’s Impact

Timestamps: 09:08–27:04

• Nikki and Brie pay tribute to Becky Lynch for shattering glass ceilings in WWE, describing her as the underdog who became a top star "by the people’s choice".
• Notable quote:
  "She wasn’t the push. She was the underdog that became the ultimate brightest star and still is the same person. And now she's gonna be a mom," (11:13 — Nikki Bella).
• Becky details how her journey to the top was the result of "catching lightning in a bottle," referencing the movement of fans who demanded more for women and for her:
  "Sometimes just our need and our hunger to plant our feet and say that we're main eventers kind of made us push a little bit harder... and then eventually you say, enough is enough," (21:45 — Becky Lynch).
• The conversation draws parallels between Becky’s rise and broader social movements for change.

4. Pregnancy Journeys: First Trimester Stories & Discovering Motherhood

Timestamps: 15:56–19:01; 27:05–33:49

• All three women share first-trimester experiences—Nikki recounts being sick with influenza B, Becky describes constant nausea and skin issues, and Brie mentions unexpected weight loss.
• Becky’s pregnancy came sooner than expected, despite thinking her body might have been "damaged" after years of wrestling and bodybuilding:
  "I want to try and have a baby before 35...This was always the plan. But then I started thinking, wait, but why do I have to [wait]? Guys don't have to do that... Hell, I'll just do it whenever," (28:15 — Becky Lynch).
• Candid, vulnerable memories about finding out they were pregnant and the emotional rollercoaster that followed.
• Becky shares the story of breaking the news to WWE:
  "It was like, frick, is there a way that I can—she can just beat me real quick? Colby's like, no," (33:49 — Becky Lynch).

5. Iconic WWE Moments & Breaking the News

Timestamps: 34:10–36:23

• Detailed behind-the-scenes look at how WWE orchestrated her pregnancy announcement on live TV, including the Money in the Bank title handover.
• Nikki and Brie compliment Becky’s emotional, authentic promo:
  "Your promo in the ring, it was so beautiful...That was, like, the most beautiful way to put it," (34:48 — Nikki Bella).

6. Redefining Careers and Motherhood

Timestamps: 43:49–48:45

• The conversation shifts to how their career goals adapt to impending motherhood—whether they expect to return to work, and the anxiety around balancing both roles.
• Notable reflection:
  "I can think one way now...I haven't been making any promises one way or the other because I don't know what my brain is going to be like in six months from now," (43:49 — Becky Lynch).
• Nikki shares her worries about raising her baby in the public eye and becoming a "helicopter mom."

7. The Realities of Motherhood: Fears, Plans, and Candid Truths

Timestamps: 48:46–54:00

• Lively, honest discussion on birth plans (epidurals, induction, natural birth), how partners are coping, and the physical realities of childbirth.
• Their trademark humor shines as they share stories of labor (“I already told Artem...You are not allowed to pass the waist down!” — 51:00 Nikki Bella).
• Becky intends to stay practical on baby gear and nurseries, reminding herself:
  "People have been having babies for thousands upon thousands of years, and really, all they've ever needed is just you," (54:21 — Becky Lynch).

8. Reflecting on WWE Legacies and the Future

Timestamps: 55:25–58:15

• The trio dreams about their kids watching them wrestle one day and the meaningfulness of showing their children the strong, groundbreaking work of their mothers.
• Brie shares:
  "We all need to do that when our kids are a little older, like maybe three or four," (57:31 — Brie Bella).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Nikki (on pending motherhood): "There's no finish with COVID-19." (05:27)
• Becky (on the main-event pressure): "The pressure, I don't think, got to me as much as I thought it would...I was like, okay, this is how it's meant to be." (21:42)
• Becky (on breaking WWE's motherhood taboo): "I really didn't want to be marketed as the mom. I know it. Soon as I said it—freakin' T-shirt came out." (55:28)
• Brie (on motherhood changing everything): "I couldn't go back on the road full time because I just wanted to be with her all the time...I just couldn't mentally do it." (46:01)

Important Timestamps

• 03:01–04:29 — Lockdown frustrations and late pregnancy woes
• 09:08–12:20 — Introduction to Becky’s wrestling legacy and impact
• 15:56–19:01 — Pregnancy sickness and first trimester stories
• 27:45–30:39 — Becky discovers she’s pregnant
• 34:48–35:35 — Becky’s WWE pregnancy announcement
• 43:49–44:24 — Becky on not making promises about a wrestling return
• 51:00–52:31 — Hilarious childbirth stories and sex during pregnancy
• 55:28–57:31 — Wrestling as moms and future legacy dreams

Tone & Style Notes

• Warm, lively, and authentic. The Bellas and Becky combine humor with honesty, offering rare glimpses into superstar lives stripped of their personas.
• The conversation is supportive, intimate, and empowering—celebrating each other's victories while confiding their fears.
• Listeners new to wrestling or parenting will find the episode relatable, inspiring, and packed with take-aways on empowerment, balance, and sisterhood.

Final Thoughts

This star-studded episode weaves together the complex emotions of pregnancy, the fight for equality in wrestling, and the ever-evolving definition of womanhood. Becky Lynch’s openness and humor, combined with the Bellas’ contagious energy, make for a must-listen for WWE fans, expectant moms, and anyone ready to root for women rewriting the rules in and outside the ring.

Next up: The Bellas’ Baby Shower episode!