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Lyra Valkyria Declares Herself Top Heel After Submitting Bayley

WWE has amplified Valkyria’s postmatch promo on its platforms to position her as a main‑event antagonist and raise questions about Bayley’s creative role.

Overview

  • Lyra Valkyria won the featured blowoff match against Bayley by locking in a Bulldog Choke for a submission victory, and she appeared to be bleeding during the bout.
  • In a backstage video posted to WWE’s social accounts, Valkyria said she “never needed Bayley” or Becky Lynch and vowed she is headed “straight to the top.”
  • The rivalry began when the two wrestlers split from a prior tag partnership and played out over several weeks before ending with Valkyria’s decisive win.
  • WWE has promoted the match finish and Valkyria’s promo across its official channels to actively build her as a rising heel on the roster.
  • Coverage notes the segment has intensified speculation about Bayley’s creative standing but no outlets cited any confirmed changes to Bayley’s contract or official status.