Folks, WWE Raw this week gave us the kind of moment that makes wrestling great: a hard-fought championship match, an unexpected ambush, and a title belt getting passed around like a hot potato at a family barbecue.
Dakota Kai Brings the Fight, But Valkyria Holds Strong
Lyra Valkyria stepped into the ring for her first defense of the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship, ready to prove why she won the inaugural title tournament. Her opponent? Dakota Kai—a woman who knows a thing or two about throwing kicks and surviving in a faction with more drama than a reality TV show.
Kai wasted no time making her presence felt, slamming Valkyria into the apron before landing a Senton to the outside. Valkyria, proving that her championship reign wasn’t a fluke, fought back with a stunning Superplex that rattled the ring and probably Kai’s spine.
Things got dicey for the champ when Kai caught her mid-air with a Superkick, followed by a Helluva Kick and a Kairopractor. But much like taxes and bad Twitter takes, Valkyria simply refused to stay down. After slipping out of a potential top-rope disaster, Valkyria locked in her Nightwing submission, forcing Kai to tap and securing her first successful title defense.
Ivy Nile Enters the Chat—Violently
With the match over, Valkyria, ever the sportswoman, tried to lift Kai’s hand in a show of respect. Kai, knowing WWE etiquette, got out of there before something bad could happen. Unfortunately, that “something bad” was waiting for her on the entrance ramp.
Enter Ivy Nile, who hit Kai with a sneak attack so fast that even the production truck had trouble keeping up. But Nile wasn’t there to make friends; she was there to make a statement.
Valkyria, still in celebration mode, made the fatal mistake of turning her back. Before she knew it, Nile had yanked her from the ropes and delivered a suplex so nasty it probably came with a chiropractor referral. With Valkyria down and out, Nile stood over her, clutching the championship like a woman who just realized this was her moment.
The Women’s IC Title Scene Just Got Real
Valkyria may have survived Dakota Kai, but Ivy Nile just sent a clear message: that title reign? Yeah, it’s got an expiration date. And if Valkyria doesn’t keep her head on a swivel, it might be sooner than she thinks.