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Lyra Valkyria Talks What\’s Next After Successful Title Defense

ByThomas LowsonProfessional Wrestling Journalist

On the March 3, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, Lyra Valkyria retained the Women\’s Intercontinental Championships against Ivy Nile. Speaking after the show, Valkyria admitted feeling worse for wear after facing the American Made star.

\”I still have a black eye under this makeup from Ivy last week, and my knee has felt better. But she tried her best to take me out [and] was unsuccessful.\

Valkyria is proud to still be standing, despite her bad knee, and still be Women\’s Intercontinental Champion. The Irish Superstar is ready for whatever comes next.

\”I\’m still Women\’s Intercontinental Champion. Ivy Nile is in the past, and I\’m excited for whoever and whatever comes next.\

Valkyria is the first-ever Women\’s Intercontinental Champion after winning a tournament which saw her defeat Dakota Kai in the finals. With another successful title match under her boat, the Valkyria is ready to spread her wings and take her Women\’s Intercontinental Championship to WrestleMania 41.

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