Lyra Valkyria delivered one of the most shocking moments on WWE RAW this week when she turned heel following her Women’s Tag Team Championship loss. Teaming with Bayley, Valkyria took the pinfall, and moments later, attacked her partner in a sudden and decisive betrayal.
The turn marks the first time Valkyria has played a heel character since joining WWE, and it immediately drew attention across the wrestling world.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray weighed in on the situation and explained why the next step could define Valkyria’s future.
“Lyra’s next opportunity to speak could be her ‘Austin 3:16’ moment,” he said.
Focus Turns to Key Promo Opportunity
Bully Ray pointed out that Valkyria’s run on the main roster has lacked consistency so far. With this heel turn, he believes WWE creative now has a clear direction, but execution will be critical on next week’s show.
He compared the potential moment to King of the Ring 1996, where Stone Cold Steve Austin delivered his iconic promo that helped launch him into superstardom.
“We need to hear the ‘why’ she decided to do it, but I don’t want to hear Lyra cut a promo like her memorizing words off a piece of paper,” Bully Ray said. “I want her to immerse herself into this character… I need to hear the disdain in your voice. I need to hear the hatred for Bayley. Every word that comes out of your mouth should make me want to boo louder.”
Advice Involves Paul Heyman
Bully Ray also suggested that Valkyria seek guidance from one of WWE’s top promo minds, Paul Heyman, if she is given a major speaking segment.
“’Could you please explain to me in detail, even if you have to do the promo for me, to show me how I should be speaking?’” he said. “’The tone in my voice. The volume in my voice. The inflection in my voice. Show me how I need to deliver that promo.’”
With momentum now behind her character shift, all eyes will be on Valkyria’s next appearance to see if she can capitalize on the opportunity and turn this moment into a defining chapter of her WWE career.
Bully Ray Says Lyra Valkyria Could Have Career-Defining Promo Moment After Heel Turn
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