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WWE: Unreal season two has officially dropped on Netflix, and fans are getting a closer look than ever at the lives of WWE superstars. Among the standout moments from the latest five-episode run, Lyra Valkyria shared one of the most vulnerable and raw displays of emotion when she spoke candidly after her SummerSlam match against Becky Lynch — a match that, unfortunately, did not meet her high standards.
In a new interview with The Takedown on SI, Valkyria opened up about just how difficult it was to be filmed immediately after such a disappointing match. WWE superstars are no strangers to performing in front of cameras, but this was a rare and intimate moment when she had to step out from her wrestling persona and speak as herself.
Lyra Valkyria Speaks Out After a Tough SummerSlam Performance
After the match, Valkyria’s frustration was evident. “I almost turned away from the cameras,” she admitted, recalling the moment she was asked to do an interview following her match. “They follow you throughout the day, and you don’t know the camera’s on you. But that was a point where I had said that I would speak to them once I came back through the curtain, and… I almost went, ‘Okay, no, I don’t want to.’ I almost turned away.”
The SummerSlam match with Becky Lynch had been built up as a huge milestone for Valkyria, and she had put immense pressure on herself to deliver a perfect performance. However, the match didn’t go as planned, and Valkyria was left feeling let down.
Despite the warm words from John Cena, who praised her creativity, she didn’t feel better. “When John Cena came and spoke to me and he commended the creativity of the match, I felt nothing,” she said, adding with a laugh, “I didn’t feel better at all. Obviously, I really appreciate that he said that, but… no matter what anyone said to me, it wasn’t gonna help me feel better about that match.”
Opening Up on WWE: Unreal
Even though Valkyria was feeling down, she pushed herself to go through with the interview because she knew that moments like these — moments of vulnerability — are what WWE: Unreal is all about. It’s a chance for the WWE Universe to see the raw, unfiltered side of its superstars, and Valkyria felt a responsibility to honor that.
“I like showing the side of me that I want people to see. You know, I get to choose how I come across in a promo or out there in the ring. That’s all under my control. But that was Aoife that was speaking to the Unreal cameras, not Lyra. So that was very new to me and kind of scary,” Valkyria reflected. “‘Cause the whole world has now seen a very raw moment that I’ve had in the back.”
This willingness to be open and transparent has only helped Valkyria connect with her audience even more. Many viewers saw her vulnerability and responded positively, and Valkyria noticed the love and support pouring in. But, despite the support, the disappointment from SummerSlam still lingers for her.
SummerSlam: A Moment of Disappointment
Looking back at SummerSlam, Valkyria couldn’t help but feel that the match, despite its buildup, didn’t live up to expectations. “That was supposed to be the payoff to all the hard work. That was supposed to be the beautiful ending [to their rivalry] and it wasn’t.” Valkyria laughed, but it was clear that the disappointment still hurt.
“I can’t really lie and be like, ‘Yeah, that was actually good for me.’ Like, no.” She went on to say, “I can’t go back and watch it. It’s just how it is.” Despite all the highs she’s had in her career, the SummerSlam match remains a sore spot that may take a long time to heal.
The Influence of Becky Lynch and Looking Forward
Even though the match didn’t go as planned, Valkyria found motivation in Becky Lynch’s words of praise. Lynch, known as The Man, has said that Valkyria is her greatest hope for the future of WWE.
That statement has resonated deeply with Valkyria and pushed her to strive for greatness. “That’s a statement that has only further motivated me to the absolute best version of myself I can possibly be.”
With Becky Lynch’s belief in her and the continued support of the WWE Universe, Valkyria is determined to push past her SummerSlam disappointment and continue growing as both a performer and a person.
The road to recovery after a tough match is never easy, but with her passion and the strength of her connections in WWE, it seems like Valkyria’s best days are ahead.
