Lyra Valkyria

[4.0] "She's athletic enough but completely devoid of charisma and personality. She has zero heat in any feud she has been involved with on the main roster. Frankly, it wasn't really there in NXT either. We know this because on the main roster she has increased the height of her ridiculous looking elevator shoes, dressed like a homeless person, dressed like a spaz at an Andy Warhol party and none of it gets the crowd interested for long periods of time."

[10.0] "lyra is still very young, but she just understands this business completely. her in ring work is phenomenal, her character work is amazing, and she's just so insanely likable that you can't help but root for her. wwe, as per usual, doesn't understand this insane wrestler they have in their midsts. why on earth is this woman doing commercial promos and main event matches after that INSANE performance she had vs bayley at snme? the bloody nose had everyone talking and they did nothing to capitalize on it. i love what she's doing backstage by harassing sol, but having her lose against her was just stupid as well. lyra is a talent you use reliably every week and every minute you can. her ic title reign proved that a long time ago, but unfortunately she works for the wrong company."

[9.0] "A bright spot of the roster the past few years, Lyra really shined when the lights went brighter. It's hard to quickly fit in alongside the big names of the women's roster, and she showed out and sometimes outshone Becky and Bayley. There's still a lot of time in her career to put more accolades on her resume, and I think it's not long before she does so. Character work also needs to be highlighted, she is hilarious backstage"

[10.0] "She's fire through and through. Damn good physic, crazy strength, almost best current wwe female wrestler, good presentation, average to good promo. And guess what she's still new . And she already have more character arcs than flair. Crazy. She'll be legendary if handled correctly."

[9.0] "Great in the ring. The only issue was her gimmick but since switching to this insane heel character, she's gotten that problem solved."

[9.0] "I initially gave Lyra Valkyria an 8 on March 22nd, 2023; but I think she's grown on me even MORE since then over 3 years later, so I am officially giving Lyra a 9 as of June 23rd, 2026 since she's such a great wrestler. I do wish that Triple H never felt the need to turn her heel because I genuinely believe that Lyra Valkyria is a very likeable & sympathetic babyface. When Tatum Paxley & Becky Lynch both turned heel on Lyra Valkyria in 2024 & in 2025 respectively, I remember feeling so bad for her both times."

[10.0] "Her feud with Becky allowed her to connect with the crowd which was what was primarily missing from her. Since the Becky feud she's getting punished for a couple mistakes at SummerSlam which I find completely bizzare. They barely put her in singles matches and when they do it's against the same faction and her matches always go under 10 minutes. It's frustrating. Her promos improved so much in 2025 too."

[10.0] "Lyra is undeniably a very skilled pro wrestler and a likeable babyface, she's arguably on par with Iyo Sky whenever she locks in. The thing that stands out the most about this talent is that she REALLY understands in-ring psychology and is one of the rare females to go out of her way to actually sell size differences and try to think of a way to break down the bigger opponent. She also has shown that she's able to talk circles around others. Whenever she's done being cooled down, she'll possibly become a top babyface of the division."

[10.0] "Such an easy to root for babyface, fantastic in the ring, particularly in her matches with Becky in 2025, and plays a very fun character which I wish got to translate on screen more. I love the running theme of her just seemingly being overwhelmed by the general craziness of the other characters around her, and basically just going with the flow. Makes her feel very grounded and relatable. Criminally underutilized but always a pleasure when she does get the opportunity. I feel like I'm against the grain here, but I really enjoy her promo work, particularly some of her exchanges with Becky last year where she comes across as very sincere and authentic. Awesome worker and her natural likeability make her matches very easy to get invested in. She's great."

"Lyra is like a modern female Ricky Steamboat. Amazing technician in-ring, not going to blow you away with promos, but such a genuine compelling babyface you can't help but root for her."

[9.0] "Such a star. As of recent booking, she is a little way's away from the main card, but still highly rated as one of the best on the women's roster. Absolute monster in the ring, my guy Michael popularising her being called Bryan Danielson's wrestling daughter (and it's pretty obvious). Mic work has gone up a lot since last Mania. Love her."

[9.0] "I love Lyra Valkyria, she's one of the best wrestlers WWE has right now. Her IC title reign & feud with Becky Lynch was amazing. I've been hearing some people are calling her the Bryan Danielson of the women's division, that I can see actually."

[9.0] "When it comes to the future of women's wrestling, don't leave Lyra out of those convos. A tremendous wrestler whose technical prowess is up to par with some of the best women's wrestlers in that regard. A tremendous bumper/seller. Pretty soon tho, she will be a name stay in those bitw convos when it comes to women's wrestlers. She's awesome"

[6.0] "Lyra Valkyria is not ready for the main roster yet. I believe she should definitely get back to NXT to grow even more. Her promos are atrocious, her in ring work is above average and completely overrated"

[8.0] "I feel like this has been said a lot that she is the female version of Bryan Danielson and to be honest yeah it's there her promos are ok at best for me but her wresting really does the work for her. I hope that she gets pushed into the world title scene sooner rather than later because she is still young."

[8.0] "Lyra is a standout in an already stacked women's division for two reasons: her consistency in delivering emotionally engaging matches and her pure authenticity as a babyface. It's just very easy to keep your eyes glued to the screen whenever she appears because of how well she blends mat skills and psychology, even if she doesn't seem to have the star power on the surface. I don't even think she needs a crazy push or anything to keep elevating with the fans, her talent is undeniable and is guaranteed to get her over organically in the years to come."

[10.0] "Lyra is one of the best women in wrestling, imo. She is a fantastic wrestler and one of the most sympathetic babyfaces in recent memory. Her facial expressions are unmatched. I feel like you can watch a single Lyra segment and immediately understand who she is."

[10.0] "She can perform a second rope moonsault, which is an automatic 10 in my books. She is epic at technical wrestling as well. She consistently puts on match-of-the-night contenders whenever she wrestles."

[8.0] "Lyra is entertaining as well. Sadly, a lot of fans in the venues don't seem as interested in what she brings to the table, which is unfortunate. She definitely has the potential to be something special. She just needs that real push from WWE to show everyone what she can do."

[9.0] "Has always been great in ring but she's taken a leap this year. And it's not just in ring that has gotten better, she's also a solid promo now."

[9.0] "I'm not gonna lie, Lyra might be one of the greatest technical in ring workers I've ever seen, all genders included. Truly the rebirth of the dragon. The only thing barring her from a 10 is her lack of mic skills, her promos can be really cringe at times. I hope in the future she can lean into her awkwardness a bit more and make that the focal point of her promos. Her character also needs a lot of work. Still, can't knock her in the ring at all. Poetry in motion."

[9.0] "She is INCREDIBLE. Her in ring is great af, probably the most talented new gen woman in WWE. But yeah I cant denied, her character arent that good. She look really great, her character design with all this feather is really good, her intro music was catchy (in a good way) but she dont have a really good back story. I dont why WWE dont put more effort in her ? She was AWESOME."

[9.0] "This girl is the total package for me. Great striker, highly technical while being super athletic and one of the best at selling and psychology. Her selling makes me want to see her make a strong comeback when she's getting beat. She also has a great look and a great physique and if you've seen her in the indies you'd know she's a surprisingly good heel too. Her promo skills aren't bad either, she's actually improved in that area as well. Some people think she doesn't have the presence of a top star, but there is no perfect wrestler who appeals the same to everybody. If you appreciate her talent and character then you do, and if you don't you don't. That's just my opinion."

[9.0] "Roxanne is my #2 wrestler, but I'm ranking Lyra above her because I think Lyra is also great in the ring, but unlike Roxanne, has some character (bird girl), fans latch onto something (woo chants in her entrance and sometimes after her moves), and she's better on the mic. Lyra is really damn good, it's a shame the WWE fans booed her over Becky Lynch and that she wasn't able to get elevated by Becky's feud which I'm sure is not what WWE and Becky expected to happen. But it did, she's kinda just still there. She should lean even more into her awkwardness and "becky stompers" stuff. People made fun of her for that online, but I mean, hello, that's a character. It's a personality. Chelsea Green is super cringe, but she's super over now. Be cringe, Lyra. For all of us cringe people out there who love seeing ourselves on TV."

[8.0] "She's pretty good in the ring, but yeah her character never clicked for me, a heel turn or an alliance with other wrestler maybe can help"

[10.0] "I will put her in top 5 in ring in WWE women's division currently alongside iyo sky, Stephanie vaquer, bianca Bel-Air , and Rhea ripley"

[9.0] "One of the best prowrestler that deserved way more credits, despite her mic sometimes needs more working I admit. Her women's intercontinental title reign is a fantastic hidden gems. I loved her presence a lot."

[9.0] "Lyra is one of the best bell-to-bell women in WWE, it's that simple. Throughout her feud with Becky she's never seemed out of place on the mic and she's continued to deliver in the ring. People are now getting behind her more and more and she could be a World Champion in the next couple of years. I've been a big fan since her NXT UK debut, but her IC reign and everything post-Mania has opened the eyes of many."

[8.0] "I've been following Lyra Valkyria since her days in NXT UK when she was still Aoife Valkyrie, and it's been so rewarding to watch her grow into one of the most intriguing performers in WWE today. In-ring, she's super solid, her style feels graceful but impactful, and seeing her bring back her old NXT UK finisher Peripeteia is such a great touch. It really adds a sense of continuity and identity to her matches. She's always had something special, and now she's finally getting to show it on a bigger stage. Her entrance is another highlight. The way the crowd sings along gives her this really cool, almost mystical aura. You can tell she connects with fans in a subtle but powerful way. Her reign as the inaugural WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion was pretty cool, she carried the title with pride and brought some legitimacy to it right off the bat. But it's her feuds with Becky Lynch and now Bayley that have truly made her shine. She's stepping up big time, showing confidence, fire, and real main-event energy. Lyra's clearly just getting started, and I genuinely can't wait to see where her journey goes next. She's got the talent, the presence, and now the momentum. The future looks bright for her!"

[7.0] "If it were based strictly off of ring work, she would be a 8 or 9 so far. She works so smooth & is so athletic. I generally enjoy her matches. I only drop a point down to 7 because of the gimmick. Not a long term look & I struggle to get behind the bird stuff as it inhibits my ability to take her fully serious."

[8.0] "Lyra Valkyria is honestly one of the most technically sound wrestlers WWE has right now. Straight up -- she's elite in-ring. Her movement, transitions, strikes, and pacing are just different. You can tell she's studied wrestling at a deep level, and she brings a unique European-Joshi hybrid style that stands out hard, especially on the women's roster. She can go with anyone and always makes her opponents look better than they are. But here's the catch -- she's missing "it". That intangible. That fire. That deep emotional connection with the crowd that makes you care before the bell even rings. You watch her matches and go, "Damn, this is quality wrestling, " but you don't always feel anything. Like, she's so focused on the craft that sometimes it comes off too clean, too polished, and not raw enough. Her title run in NXT was solid. She held it down, gave good matches, but never really owned the spotlight the way a champ like Io Shirai or even Rhea Ripley did. And now that she's on the main roster, the tools are all there -- she just needs that breakout feud, that promo, that one moment that forces fans to feel something real for her character. So yeah, 8.0 feels perfect. She's clearly elite in the ring -- no question. She's not just a technician, she's a real artist with her style. But until she unlocks that emotional connection with the audience, she'll hover under the top tier. She's close, though. One spark away."

[5.0] "I'm not a big fan of Lyra. Her in ring work is obviously her biggest strength as she can deliver some pretty good matches. But her character work is nonexistent and her promos, even in the Becky Lynch feud were Mid at best. She's still pretty young, so there's still a lot of potential. For now, Lyra is just alright"

[7.0] "Not really interesting character and mid at mic. She's good in ring, but she still got to improve to become a true main-eventer and be loved by people even more"

[7.0] "She is great in the ring but still needs to improve on the mic and her character work. She looks like she's getting there - but the crowd connection is not where it needs to be for someone trusted with a title and as talented as she is"

[9.0] "Great in the ring. Good on the mic. I wish people would stop WHATing her every time she tries to speak, it's getting very lame."

[9.0] "Lyra has grown on me so much I used to dislike her and cannot take her gimmick seriously but lately she's been killing it in the ring and I find it hilarious that she's embraced the bird lady memes I see her as a main card champion in the future."

[10.0] "phenomenal wrestler with a unique blend of technical prowess and high-flying agility. Her matches, especially against IYO are enjoyable, she has an incredible versatility and ring intelligence. Her character and mic skills are underrated too, when she is given a chance to show them (example: her promos in NXT UK and NXT), you'll realize how good they are, and important note: despite her terrible booking (that remains terrible despite being a champion), she still remained over with the crowd, that shows how great she is, she has the potential to be one of the best in WWE in the future. You can't see her and then say she is overrated or compare her to Austin Theory, if anything, she deserve a way better booking and push than what she is getting now, Edit: I'm happy they are finally letting her show her full potential, and more people are liking her, and by the way, saying that it takes Becky or Tatum for her to succeed is very wrong and stupid, especially when she had bangers with Bayley and IYO without them, some of y'all gotta stop direspecting her and crediting her success to other people because she's geniuenly top 5 women's wrestlers in WWE in the ring"

[9.0] "Very impressed with her so far, thought she would be just another call up that will get lost in the shuffle but shes done well, showed good progression both in ring and personality wise. Her title reigns also been pretty solid, this is what you ideally want from your midcard champion to put on good tv matches every week and shes done that nicely, could become a massive star in the years to come"

[7.0] "Lyra is a very good wrestler, definitely one of the best in the wwe, however atleast for me there's just something that does not click for me and I really can't get invested in her, she's just a boring character, not every woman is going to be a main eventer and that's okay, it's why they've introduced mid card titles and mid card is where she will be, she'll definitely be an upper mid card and challenge for world titles soon but even then i don't see her as someone who'd hold the titles for very long, i would compare her to the likes of someone like LA knight right now in the men's division, a fantastic wrestler but not someone who'd win a major title"

[7.0] "Solid in the ring & is someone I find myself rooting for. She's still a little unsure of herself when it comes to mic work & character development. I think if she can grow in those areas, she will become a favorite. Thus far she's only been a face, so I think it will be interesting to see what she can do when she goes heel sometime down the line."

[6.0] "In the ring? She's great, but she's lacking a lot in terms of aura and charisma, she comes off more like she's trying to play a wrestler than someone being one, you can't help but see a young kid who's performing, IMO she doesn't come close to making you believe that she's engaging in combat, gives off the nervous kid vibe that makes it hard to believe in her performance. She's very young, I'm sure she will improve on this, but it makes it hard for me to really appreciate her matches."

[7.0] "One of the better technicians in the WWE women's division today, and I can see why WWE is so high on her, pinning superstars like Iyo Sky and Bayley so early in her career. I only thing that she needs to work on her charisma, because she's just a bit bland to me."

[6.0] "I'm one of those who was very frustrated that Lyra became the first Intercontinental Champion rather than Dakota Kai. However, Lyra is a good athlete, bordering on flawless in the ring, but I feel she lacks a little charisma and a slightly flashier movepool to compensate for her small stature. I find it hard to get invested in her wrestling and her character, which I find bland despite her decent abilities."

[5.0] "Another boring little mfer that does moves and offers nothing more. Triple H loves this type of wrestler, internet smarks love this type of wrestler, the arenas couldn't be arsed to care. Not that Lyra is terrible, but she will always be overshadowed by women that can do more than wrassle. And rightfully so."

[10.0] "Genuinely believe she's just about the perfect in-ring competitor. Her matches are all bangers and she's only getting more and more popular. I also think she's sneaky good on the microphone and better than people realize, especially in packages or backstage skits like with Tatum Paxley. A truly special talent who could, should, and will be world champion in the future."

[9.0] "An absolutely fantastic wrestler. Pretty much flawless in the ring, super-athletic, has an interesting look, international appeal - only missing out on a 10 because her mic skills aren't *quite* there yet. She's not terrible on the mic and comes across as a really nice person in the babyface role, but there's just that little tiny bit of conviction lacking, which is a shame because I think she's pretty much perfect otherwise. But the good news is that Triple H (and HBK before him) clearly like her a lot with the push she's been given so I'm sure she'll have plenty of time and opportunity to fix that. Her "Morrigan" character definitely contains the seeds of something more interesting if she's allowed to develop it - perhaps turning heel would help with this? Anyway, I've never been bored or disinterested by a single one of her matches that I've seen and she brings it in a big way every single time. Her future is very bright in my opinion, and I agree with others that eventually she'll be a 10."

[9.0] "Lyra brings that authenticity and has that something that makes her a natural babyface you wanna see win. She always delivers in the ring and always manages to make her opponents look good in the process, her creativity and versatility should be noted bc she still keeps evolving to this day. I don't think I have ever seen a bad performance from her, she has consistency and hard work ethic- give her time and she'll be a 10."

[8.0] "Lyra is very good in the ring. Her mic skills and personality are still developing, but she's proving to be a worthy mid-card title holder, and I hope to see more of her in the future."

"As someone who has every reason to root for an Irish woman, I'm really hoping that Lyra gives me some reasons to like her, but so far on the main roster (I wasn't watching NXT while she was there) I remain completely baffled by her push. She just doesn't seem to be rising to her opportunities hardly at all, and I feel like I have no impression of her personality. Chelsea Green has made a lot of hay out of her being the inaugural US champion; Lyra's reign has been ice cold by comparison."

[6.0] "She's pretty decent, but I haven't been super impressed with her so far. I don't really love her promos, and most of her matches have been pretty flat and similar to me. I thought her matches against Nia and Iyo were awesome, but she hasn't had a standout match on the main roster outside of those for me."