WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria recently spoke with Fightful’s Joel Pearl about various topics. One highlight of the conversation was her experience facing Japanese pro wrestling legend Meiko Satomura in a singles match on NXT UK.
Valkyria noted that this match played a significant role in her rise within the company. She also expressed hope of facing Satomura again, especially considering Satomura’s current retirement run.
Valkyria said, “That was such a huge opportunity for me to step up, and I really feel like it put me on the map. It was one of the first times where I was like, ‘This is it. I have to show out here.’ I feel like I did. Meiko is incredible. Doing it in front of nobody was the only kind of drawback. I’m still very proud of that match, but I would have done anything for a round two in front of a crowd. I know Meiko is in her retirement year right now, which is very upsetting, but if there is any way to get that last match with Meiko Satomura, I want it.”
You can check out Valkyria’s comments in the video below.
(H/T to Fightful for transcribing the above quotes)
