WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria is not on sale with the idea that Irish star Conor McGregor will step into a square circle. In fact, she doesn’t think she has what she needs if she considers taking Jump seriously.
Valkyria doesn’t like McGregor’s chances in WWE
In a recent interview with Irish MirrorValkyria, the first owner of WWE’s newly created female intercontinental titles – threw shade at McGregor’s ability to transition from MMA and UFC icons to WWE superstars. “He doesn’t have what it needs,” she said honestly when asked about McGregor’s often-false WWE potential.
McGregor teased the idea of joining WWE for many years. Given his crossover appeal and the eyeballs he brings to their products, WWE will probably want to have him. However, WWE is not keen to bring big registered stars into the match if they don’t take their training seriously. Logan Paul, Bud Bunny and Ronda Rousey made the jump. Names like Becky Lynch have publicly stated that McGregor is likely to arrive eventually too.
Until now, McGregor has not ruled out future involvement with WWE, but the idea seemed to fade over time.
Valkyria doesn’t explain why McGregor thinks he won’t cut it. She doesn’t say he will never show up, but she doesn’t like his chances.
Valkyria works up the WWE ladder
Valkyria said, “I’ve just spent a year. raw May 1st, I can’t believe how much I can do at the time. “Since I was sitting in the NXT box and watching WrestleMania last year, it’s insane to go to a tag team with Becky a year later,” she added.
It’s a bit surprising that Valkyria doesn’t seem excited that McGregor could one day appear. Considering how proud she is of Ireland’s growing influence in WWE, you’d think she would welcome him. “The amount of Irish people raw “It’s such a talented bunch that comes from our country, so I’m really proud to be part of it,” she said.
As for McGregor, his flashy persona may seem naturally suited to WWE, but Valkyria’s comments suggest that it takes more than charisma to make it in professional wrestling.
