## Rising Star Faces Scrutiny: Lyra Valkyria’s Promo Skills Under the Microscope
A heated exchange on the July 7th, 2025 episode of WWE RAW saw Intercontinental Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, Lyra Valkyria, and bayley engage in a tense verbal confrontation. The segment culminated with Valkyria asserting dominance, taking down both competitors with her finishing maneuver, the Nightwing. A clip of the encounter is available here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuhi9_12DPU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuhi9_12DPU).
### Industry Veteran Voices Concerns
Following the RAW segment, former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman publicly questioned Lyra Valkyria’s abilities on the microphone via a post on X (formerly Twitter).Coachman expressed skepticism regarding Valkyria’s delivery, stating his disbelief in her presented persona and urging WWE to prioritize promo training for its talent. He specifically highlighted the significant gap in skill between Valkyria and established stars like Bayley and Lynch, emphasizing the importance of polished dialog skills for performers at the RAW level.
his full statement read: “I don’t believe a thing Lyra says on the mic. I am begging WWE to start working with some of these talents on delivering promos. It has to go both ways and Bayley and Becky are light years ahead of Lyra. There are levels on the mic and if you are going to he on Raw you have to be at the highest level.” [[2]]
### The Importance of Mic Work in Modern Wrestling
In today’s professional wrestling landscape,in-ring ability is only half the battle.The capacity to connect with the audience through compelling promos is crucial for building a star. consider the success of Roman Reigns, whose captivating storylines and masterful mic work have solidified his position as a top WWE performer for nearly a decade [[1]].
While Valkyria has demonstrated impressive athleticism and a strong in
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