Lyra Valkyria defeats Dakota Kai in tournament finals on RAW to capture historic Women's Intercontinental Championship.
Lyra Valkyria defeated Dakota Kai on WWE RAW to become the first-ever Women’s Intercontinental Champion. The match marked the culmination of the championship tournament that started in late 2023.
Valkyria secured her victory after executing the Nightwing finisher, adding another milestone to her career achievements. Her path to the championship included victories over Zelina Vega and Ivy Nile in the earlier rounds, followed by a win against IYO SKY in the semifinals.
The tournament established a new championship tier in WWE’s women’s division, with competitors from both RAW and SmackDown vying for the historic title. Valkyria’s technical prowess proved decisive throughout the tournament, particularly in her semifinal clash with IYO SKY.
This championship victory marks Valkyria’s first singles title since moving to WWE’s main roster, building upon her previous reign as NXT Women’s Champion.
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