Lyra Valkyria will be defending her WWE NXT Women’s Championship against Roxanne Perez at this Sunday’s Vengeance Day pay-per-view event, and Shawn Michaels was a recent guest on the “Battleground” podcast to give his thoughts on Valkyria’s run as champion so far, Roxanne Perez’s future, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Valkyria’s run as champion: “I think Lyra Valkyria, I think she’s been an impressive champion. I think it’s somebody who I think came in from the UK, sort of…it’s like a slow burn with Lyra. Over time, people began to really appreciate her ability, her skill, and I think, obviously, her running across Becky Lynch was huge for her and her career…When you come in and you have a time when you’re trying to come into your own, but you’re also sort of dealing with people that you looked up to, it’s a different dynamic than what you’re used to. You have a respect, and you also…whether you’re fanboying or fangirling, you have this admiration that you had when you were younger for these people. But now you believe it’s your time. And I think that it’s been a great growth process to watch in Lyra as she’s gone through that with Becky, and now coming in the road as champion.”
On Roxanne Perez: “I think, when everything is said and done, one of the things I really enjoy and fascinates me about NXT is you’re talking about incredibly young people. Maybe an average age of 24 years old sometimes. And again, so many of the ups and downs, the wins and the losses, the heartbreaks and the victories that they have to do deal with, the longness and how they manage that on a national level, and a global level very early on in their careers. It’s a great deal of pressure to be under as you’re going out there. That’s something that Roxanne has faced a great deal of here, in the last year. You can see it coming out of her Tuesday night on the USA Network on our show. Roxanne, she’s starting to show a different side of herself, a side that’s getting a little less patient, not so much the girl, the sweet girl next door. So again, for me, that’s what I’m excited for Sunday at Vengeance Day, to watch these two.”
Lyra Valkyria and Roxanne Perez Set to Clash at WWE NXT Vengeance Day
This Sunday, the highly anticipated WWE NXT pay-per-view event, Vengeance Day, will feature an electrifying match between Lyra Valkyria and Roxanne Perez for the WWE NXT Women’s Championship. As fans eagerly await this showdown, WWE legend Shawn Michaels recently shared his thoughts on Valkyria’s reign as champion and Perez’s future in the industry.
Speaking on the “Battleground” podcast, Michaels praised Valkyria’s impressive run as champion. He acknowledged that her journey has been a slow burn, with fans gradually recognizing her exceptional abilities and skills. Michaels highlighted the pivotal moment when Valkyria crossed paths with Becky Lynch, a significant milestone in her career. He emphasized the unique dynamic that arises when young talents like Valkyria find themselves working alongside their idols. Despite the challenges, Michaels commended Valkyria’s growth throughout this process and her current role as champion.
Turning his attention to Roxanne Perez, Michaels expressed his fascination with the young talents in NXT. With an average age of 24, these individuals face immense pressure as they navigate the highs and lows of their careers on a national and global scale. Perez, in particular, has experienced her fair share of triumphs and heartbreaks over the past year. Michaels noted a noticeable change in Perez’s demeanor, as she sheds her previous persona as the “sweet girl next door” and reveals a more assertive and impatient side. This evolution sets the stage for an exciting clash between the two competitors at Vengeance Day.
As fans eagerly await this match, they can gain further insight from Michaels’ interview on the “Battleground” podcast. In the interview, Michaels delves deeper into his thoughts on Vengeance Day, Bron Breakker’s NXT status, and more.
Vengeance Day promises to be a thrilling event for wrestling enthusiasts, with Lyra Valkyria defending her WWE NXT Women’s Championship against Roxanne Perez. The clash between these two talented individuals, as praised by Shawn Michaels, is sure to captivate audiences and solidify their places in the world of professional wrestling.