In the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, former WWE writer Vince Russo openly criticized Lyra Valkyria, one of the prominent stars in the WWE RAW women’s division. Russo specifically targeted her microphone skills, describing them as “horrible” and calling into question the authenticity of her performances during backstage segments. His comments came following Valkyria’s interview about her rivalry with Bayley, which Russo felt lacked believability.
Russo Questions Valkyria’s Authenticity and Acting
Speaking on the Sportskeeda Wrestling podcast Legion of RAW, Russo expressed his dissatisfaction with Valkyria’s delivery. He contended that her reactions and dialogue did not resemble how a real person would behave in similar situations, criticizing her exaggerated style as poor acting. Russo emphasized the need for repeated takes to achieve a convincing result, underscoring his view that Valkyria’s current approach on the mic falls short of WWE’s standards.
“Lyra Valkyria is horrible. Horrible, bro. Nothing out of her mouth is believable. That’s not how a person would act in that situation. And like I said, bro, if I’m there, we’re doing it over and over and over. And I’m telling her, if this were real, nobody would react that way. You are so over-the-top. And it is such bad acting, and we’re going to sit here and do it all night until I believe it. That’s exactly what I’m doing,” Russo said. —Vince Russo, Former WWE Writer
Lyra Valkyria’s Rising Profile in WWE
Despite the criticism from Russo, Lyra Valkyria remains one of WWE’s most promising performers. Known for her exceptional in-ring abilities, she competes alongside top WWE RAW stars such as Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Becky Lynch, and Bayley. At just 28 years old, Valkyria has already captured multiple championships, establishing herself quickly in the industry.
She holds the distinction of being the first-ever WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion and has also been the NXT Women’s Champion as well as a WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion. These accomplishments underline her potential and growing influence within the wrestling community.
The Impact of Russo’s Comments on WWE RAW Women’s Division
Vince Russo’s harsh assessment brings attention to the ongoing challenges of character development and promo delivery within WWE‘s women’s division. While Valkyria’s athletic skills are recognized, his focus on her mic work highlights a common industry expectation that wrestlers must excel both inside and outside the ring. The criticism introduces questions about how Valkyria and the WWE creative team will respond to enhance her on-screen presence.
As the WWE RAW women’s division continues to evolve, stars like Lyra Valkyria will likely face increased scrutiny in their performances. Addressing such feedback could be pivotal for her future opportunities and influence on the red brand’s programming.
