Former NXT women’s champion Lyra Valkyria cashed her ticket to the finals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament with a win over Iyo Sky.
The match was an extraordinary, hard-fought affair that saw Sky dominate for the first half, only for Valkyria to fight her way back into the match.
Counters, reversals and near-falls defined the second half, culminating with the babyface evading the Over the Moonsault and catching her with the Nightwing for the come-from-behind victory.
Triple H and the creative team have done a fantastic job of introducing Valkyria and instantly making her feel like a threat in the women’s division, without overpushing her. It feels natural and her in-ring skills are those of someone who can conceivably beat any opponent.
Add in the relationship she has forged with Becky Lynch, and you have a star of the future who is being set up to succeed now.
Result
Valkyria defeated Sky
Grade
B+
Top Moments and Takeaways
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- Lynch gave Valkyria a great pep talk prior to the match, further establishing their on-screen friendship.
- Sky appeared in a pre-taped video package that saw her cut a promo while submerged under water. Very cool.
WWE IS FINALLY LETTING IYO SKY CUT JAPANESE PROMOS I PRAYED FOR THIS pic.twitter.com/WWly6fX8ma
— sammy (@iyosthelimit) May 21, 2024
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- Valkyria did a great job of firing up and playing to the crowd, trying to wake the audience up on a night when it was not nearly as lively as it should have been.
- Sky seamlessly floats into and out of the crossface submission. A great addition to her arsenal of late.
