Ex-Champion Allegedly In WWE Only Due To Friendship With Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch seemingly pulled some ties for Lyra Valkyria.

One of Becky Lynch’s arch-nemesis today is Lyra Valkyria. The former Women’s Intercontinental Champion is allegedly in WWE because she is good friends with The Man.

On the TMPT of Wrestling Interviews, Shoots and Podcasts, Vince Russo spoke about WWE’s direction with bookings. He stated that back when he was a writer, they would always have stars who drew ratings on the show. Now, things have changed with special preference.

“You look at the WWE, it is so clear who’s whose boy and why they’re on the show and why they’re in spots that they have no business being in. It is crystal clear. JD McDonagh is in the Judgement Day because he is Finn Balor’s boy. Finn Balor is Shawn’s boy. Lyra Valkyria is in the WWE because she is Becky’s friend. It’s as clear as day. [38:49 – 39:22]

Becky Lynch Retained The Intercontinental Championship

Since winning the coveted Intercontinental Championship at Money In The Bank, Becky Lynch has had more than one Superstar on her back. Bayley returned on the episode of WWE RAW after the PLE and blindsided The Man while she was waiting for Lyra Valkyria.

On the latest episode of WWE RAW, The Man was able to hold on to the Intercontinental Championship in a match against The Role Model. Bayley was disqualified from the match after Valkyria interfered and attacked the champion. It will be interesting to see how the dynamics among the three Superstars change with the upcoming all-women PLE.