Lyra Valkyria defeated Becky Lynch to win the WWE NXT Women’s Championship last night at NXT Halloween Havoc (Night One).
Speaking to NXT Digital following the show, Valkyria addressed her landmark title victory. She said, “It doesn’t feel real. I really feel like I can’t put it into words. Because when I was out there, it felt like time was standing still and everything connected. It just felt like everything I’ve worked for, for nine years now, all came together. And I felt on top of the world because it felt like no decision I’ve ever made has been bad because it all led to this. I think that I would live my entire life again just to feel what I felt holding this title up out there. And I think in what we do, we would work our whole careers in the hopes of feeling what I feel right now, even once. And I think I’ll be living in that moment for another nine years. I can’t explain how good it feels right now to be your NXT Women’s Champion.”
In a recent interview with The Messenger, WWE Hall of Famer Molly Holly discussed WWE being more supportive of wrestlers’ mental health than it had been in the past.
Holly currently works as a backstage producer for WWE. She said,
“The performers are free to speak up if they need some extra time off, if they’re feeling overwhelmed. There’s a lot of support for them. Being backstage now, I can see how the culture has changed, how WWE has changed, and I feel that all of the performers now are very well supported.”
During a virtual signing for K&S Wrestlefest, reigning ROH Women’s World Champion Athena revealed which AEW opponents she would like to face, including TBS Champion Kris Statlander and AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida.
Athena said, “Right now, I’m the forever Ring of Honor Champion. It’s my show, my title, my family with Lexi and Billie [Billie Starkz]. My next goal is to get some more gold around my waist, maybe make an appearance on AEW, seeing if I can get under the skin of some of the champions over there and see if they’ll issue that challenge. They’re all cowards. I love Kris Statlander. I would love even more to kick her in the face. That would be beautiful. Hikaru Shida. I wrestled Shida a long time ago in SHIMMER, and I thoroughly enjoyed that match. I would love the opportunity to kick her in the face again. That would be beautiful.”
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Lyra Valkyria Makes History by Winning WWE NXT Women’s Championship
Last night at NXT Halloween Havoc (Night One), Lyra Valkyria achieved a significant milestone in her career by defeating Becky Lynch and capturing the WWE NXT Women’s Championship. The victory marked a turning point for Valkyria, who has been working towards this moment for nine years.
In an interview with NXT Digital after the show, Valkyria expressed her disbelief and overwhelming joy at her title win. She described the experience as surreal, with time seemingly standing still as everything fell into place. Valkyria emphasized that every decision she had made throughout her career had led her to this moment, and she felt on top of the world. Holding the championship belt up in front of the crowd was a feeling she couldn’t put into words, and she would gladly relive her entire life just to experience it again. Valkyria acknowledged that this is what wrestlers strive for in their careers, and she plans to savor this moment for the next nine years.
The WWE has been making strides in supporting the mental health of its wrestlers, as highlighted by WWE Hall of Famer Molly Holly in a recent interview with The Messenger. Holly, who currently works as a backstage producer for WWE, commended the company for creating an environment where performers feel comfortable speaking up about their mental health. She noted that there is a lot of support available for wrestlers who need extra time off or are feeling overwhelmed. Holly observed a positive shift in the culture and support system within WWE, ensuring that performers are well-supported.
In other wrestling news, reigning ROH Women’s World Champion Athena expressed her desire to face opponents from AEW during a virtual signing for K&S Wrestlefest. Athena mentioned her interest in challenging TBS Champion Kris Statlander and AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida. She described her current position as the forever Ring of Honor Champion and expressed her goal of adding more gold to her collection. Athena believes that making an appearance in AEW and challenging their champions would be a great opportunity to showcase her skills and potentially provoke her opponents. She specifically mentioned her admiration for Kris Statlander and her eagerness to kick her in the face, as well as her previous match against Hikaru Shida in SHIMMER, which she thoroughly enjoyed and would love to repeat.
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In conclusion, Lyra Valkyria’s victory in winning the WWE NXT Women’s Championship is a testament to her hard work and dedication over the years. The WWE’s focus on supporting wrestlers’ mental health and the aspirations of wrestlers like Athena to challenge champions from other promotions demonstrate the evolving landscape of professional wrestling.