Lyra Valkyria becomes the inaugural WWE Women’s Intercontinental champion

Lyra Valkyria became the inaugural WWE Women’s Intercontinental champion last night on Monday Night Raw after she defeated Dakota Kai in the final match of the tournament.

Valkyria, who went through Zelina Vega and Ivy Nile in the first round and Iyo Sky in the semi final, won the match after she hit her nightwing finishing move for the pinfall.

The Irish former NXT champion was then met by Raw General Manager Adam Pearce in the ring who wrapped the brand new Women’s Intercontinental title around her waist. Pyro then went off to cap off a beautiful moment for the 28-year-old.

Her opponent, Dakota Kai, wrote on X that her journey is not over.

“It may not have been my night.. but if anything, my journey proves this isn’t over. With my whole heart, thank you ily forever,” she wrote.