Lyra Valkyria Calls Bayley a Bigger Influence Than Becky Lynch – WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria recently opened up about her relationship with Bayley, offering heartfelt praise for the veteran star during an appearance on the My Mom’s Basement podcast. Since moving to RAW, Valkyria has found a valuable mentor and connection in Bayley—one she says has exceeded her expectations.
“Especially since I’ve come to Raw, I feel like I really had this natural connection with Bayley outside of the ring, and then it kind of just manifested inside the ring; we really, really clicked,” Valkyria shared. She reflected on how that connection made their WrestleMania storyline especially emotional: “So having my Mania moment come at an expense to her was genuinely very upsetting.“
Valkyria also spoke candidly about how Bayley has supported her behind the scenes, contrasting the experience with what she had hoped for from another top WWE star. “So Bayley, since I’ve come to Raw has been like a massive help. And she actually is everything that I thought Becky [Lynch] would be. So it’s a very big shame to see her out at the moment.“
Bayley, currently sidelined, has long been regarded as one of WWE’s most influential locker room leaders. Valkyria’s comments add to the growing sentiment around Bayley’s role in helping to elevate the next generation of WWE women’s talent.
In addition to Bayley, Valkyria mentioned she shares strong in-ring chemistry with Roxanne Perez, a former rival from NXT, and current WWE Women’s World Champion IYO SKY, hinting at future high-profile matchups in WWE’s growing women’s division.
Lyra Valkyria Calls Bayley a Bigger Influence Than Becky Lynch
