Last January, Lyra Valkyria made history as the first-ever WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion by defeating Dakota Kai in the tournament final for the WWE Raw Women’s Championship. Nearly 150 days into her reign, Lyra shared in a recent episode of “Insight” with Chris Van Vriette that she only found out about her title win on the very day it happened. She wasn’t involved in any prior discussions or decisions about becoming the champion; she simply showed up and learned about it then.
Lyra has been candid about her feelings regarding this milestone, admitting that the significance doesn’t fully hit her right away but hits her in the days following. She described the experience as “amazing” and said she didn’t really believe it at first. The reality sank in later—like when she took the championship belt out of her bag at home.
On June 7th, Lyra will defend her Women’s Intercontinental Championship for only the second time. Her recent challenger, “The Man,” who failed to dethrone her at last month’s Backlash event, has since pushed for a rematch after the 28-year-old Lyra intervened in a Money in the Bank qualifying match.
Fan Take: This news is exciting for WWE fans because it spotlights a fresh and historic chapter in the women’s division, showcasing Lyra Valkyria as a trailblazer. Her reign and upcoming title defense promise to elevate the prestige of the Women’s Intercontinental Championship and inspire more competitive storylines within WWE.
