Former WWE head writer Vince Russo recently addressed the lack of fan reaction to Lyra Valkyria, the former Women’s Intercontinental Champion, during her appearances on RAW. Despite being featured regularly, Lyra continues to receive little enthusiasm from the audience, raising concerns about her current direction in WWE storylines.
This week on RAW, Lyra Valkyria faced off against Becky Lynch, reigniting weeks of tension between the two. In a surprising turn, Lyra attacked Lynch with a Kendo stick, showcasing her aggressive side as their rivalry intensifies. The conflict is set to escalate further in their upcoming No Disqualification Match, where Lyra risks losing the chance to challenge Lynch again if defeated.
Russo Suggests WWE Needs a Stronger Approach for Lyra
During this week’s episode of Legion of RAW, Russo expressed frustration over Lyra’s continued placement on WWE programming despite failing to garner meaningful reactions from fans. He emphasized that it is ineffective to keep presenting a character with no crowd engagement and recommended WWE either take bold action to provoke a response or temporarily remove her from television.
“First of all, bro, she (Lyra) has zero response, and they are going to keep putting her out there and out there and out there with zero response. If I’m writing this show and she’s getting zero response, I’ve got two choices. I have to write something and do something that’s guaranteed to give her a response, or I need to pull her off the show. It’s that simple. They’re not buying her. Why we’re going to keep going to that well” —Vince Russo, Former WWE Head Writer
Upcoming No Disqualification Match Holds High Stakes for Lyra Valkyria
The rivalry between Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch will culminate in a No Disqualification Match at an upcoming event. This bout carries significant consequences, as Lyra will no longer be permitted to challenge Lynch if she loses. This match is seen as a critical moment that might redefine Lyra’s future opportunities within WWE.
Vince Russo’s comments underscore the need for WWE creative to re-evaluate how Lyra Valkyria is presented to fans, aiming to either elicit a genuine fan response or reconsider her role on television. The outcome of the No Disqualification Match and WWE’s next moves could significantly impact Valkyria’s trajectory in the company.
