Lyra Valkyria is getting a prime feud heading into WWE Backlash 2025. She is set to face off against Becky Lynch for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship. Being placed in such a big feud should be seen as a "sink or swim" moment for Valkyria and she's living up to it. To capitalize on this moment, Valkyria must pick up a clean win over Lynch.
WWE looks at Becky Lynch as one of, if not the biggest performer in the women's division. Valkyria made history becoming the first woman to hold the new women's midcard title, but it had yet to feel like a priority from a creative standpoint. Battling Becky Lynch changes that; forcing Valkyria to meet her energy and she's done that so far.
In the two weeks since WrestleMania 41, Valkyria has shown she can match Lynch's energy both in the ring and in promo segments. She hasn't backed down, and instead of letting The Man walk all over her verbally, she's kept up - hitting her with one-liners and getting strong reactions from the crowd. This is an important development because WWE places a high value on being able to work the microphone. Valkyria is showing that what may be a weak point for other stars, she's been ready to show off her skills here as well.
Lyra Valkyria must defeat Becky Lynch at BackLash 2025
That brings the focus to the match. It will be interesting to see what WWE lands on in this match. Does Valkyria get the win over Lynch, hopefully propelling her name higher up the card? Or does Lynch get the first win in what should be a long-term feud.
Valkyria already snatched one title away from Lynch in 2023 when she defeated her for the WWE NXT Women's Championship. Lynch hasn't mentioned that moment yet, but it should come up in the final days to this build. Seeing Lynch taking Valkyria's title should motivate the latter to get it back, setting up a bigger match at either Saturday Night's Main Event or Money in the Bank. There's value in keeping this feud going for the next few months, using Lynch's momentum to build Valkyria into a bigger star.
Becky Lynch is an icon in professional wrestling and knows how to leverage this moment. WWE has the opportunity to use it to push Lyra Valkyria as a bigger name in the division. If WWE is looking to take this moment and create a new star, that means that Lyra Valkyria must go over at WWE Backlash 2025.