“So slow and fake” – Becky Lynch selling Nikki Bella’s move at Clash in Paris sparks intense criticism from WWE fans

Overselling has been an issue in professional wrestling. Recently, at Clash in Paris, Becky Lynch went on to defend her Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Nikki Bella. However, the match, for the most part, received strong criticism from WWE fans online, especially after a clip of the rivals' fight went viral on social media.

In the clip, Bella slammed Lynch’s head on the announce tables, but it looked so fake that fans could not hold their frustration.

WWE fans called out Becky Lynch's oversell of Nikki Bella’s move at Clash in Paris

Becky Lynch’s match against Nikki Bella wasn’t necessarily bad, but the camera captured the duo’s loose attempt to sell the slam on the announce was terrible, as declared by many fans. Becky’s head barely touches the table as she holds her hand for softer slams. Of course, not uncommon in the wrestling scenario, but it comes down to how a talent can make a fight real without hurting themselves in the process.

Both Lynch and Bella, in this regard, failed at the Clash in Paris.

Fans were quick to share their thoughts online, revealing their frustration with the low effort and perhaps minimal training for the matchup.“I s*it looked so slow and fake,” Tito SanTanChez wrote on X.

“Not a great sell job 🤣” joey shared.

VISIONARY called it a move similar to “playing the bongos.”

“When they pull crap like thus they have to get punished.

It’s like there is no coaching,” The Bronx Pulse wrote.

I'mDaRealestBird™ shared, “It's not just Becky. Wrestling from what I've seen (in WWE) as a whole has been softened up a bit in quite a few areas for safety purposes and what not. Bron's spears been toned down heavily, the way people get thrown over the ropes sometimes (Solo) etc. Takes some immersion away.”

“Some fans in attendance paid over 5000$ a ticket for this kind of match quality lol.

I understand that not every show is going to be Wrestlemania quality. But when the company inflates tickets prices, it's fine but my expectations go up, when it comes to presentation/match card,” Brian B shared.

Becky Lynch defeats Nikki Bella in Paris to retain the WWE Intercontinental Title

Becky Lynch walked out of Paris still the WWE Intercontinental Champion after surviving a grueling first-time singles clash with Nikki Bella. The match had the crowd on edge from the opening bell, with Nikki coming out aggressively and Lynch weathering the storm to ultimately secure the win.

What looked like a potential upset quickly turned into a showcase of resilience from the reigning champion.

From the outset, Nikki wasted no time asserting herself. She sent Lynch crashing to the outside, slamming her into barricades and the ring steps. But the champion quickly responded with her signature physicality, throwing Nikki into the post before connecting with a Bexploder and a vicious slap.Nikki nearly sealed the victory with an electric chair drop and a Bella Buster on the steel steps, but Lynch refused to stay down. The finish arrived after a dramatic stretch of reversals. Nikki had Lynch on her shoulders, teased a match-ending slam, and even locked in the Fearless Lock, but Lynch found a way out each time. As Bella looked to close, Lynch shifted her weight and rolled her into a perfectly timed backslide.Also Read: WWE Clash in Paris results: Roman Reigns taken out on a stretcher after huge victory over Bronson ReedOne… two… three. The crowd erupted as the referee’s hand hit the mat, confirming Lynch’s victory.