Lyra Valkyria’s celebration after her first Women’s Intercontinental Championship defense was cut short when Ivy Nile launched a surprise attack on the champion during Monday’s Raw. The unprovoked assault came immediately after Valkyria defeated Dakota Kai to retain her title.
The attack unfolded dramatically as Valkyria was celebrating her victory. Nile first targeted Dakota Kai at the entrance ramp, then sprinted to the ring where she viciously assaulted the champion. The sudden attack left no time for Valkyria to prepare or defend herself.
WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H quickly acknowledged the incident on social media, posting:
No time to celebrate the first defense…
No time to celebrate the first defense…#WWERaw https://t.co/TMKGvoo7j6
— Triple H (@TripleH) February 25, 2025
Valkyria made history when she became the inaugural Women’s Intercontinental Champion by winning a tournament last month. She defeated Dakota Kai in the tournament finals on the January 13, 2025 edition of Raw to claim the championship.
Tonight’s match saw Kai attempting to capture the title she narrowly missed winning in the tournament, but Valkyria successfully retained. With Nile’s unexpected involvement in the championship picture, storyline developments suggest a potential Triple Threat match for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship could be forthcoming.