Valkyria wanted Ruca’s championship opportunity for herself
Summary
– Sol Ruca will challenge Raquel Rodriguez for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship next week
– Lyra Valkyria asked Ruca to give her the championship match instead
– Valkyria became ominous after Ruca told her to earn another opportunity
Lyra Valkyria’s frustration with Sol Ruca continued on the August 24 episode of Monday Night Raw after Ruca learned she would receive another opportunity at the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
Ruca was interviewed backstage after WWE confirmed that she will challenge Raquel Rodriguez for the title next week. She said she was excited about getting another chance to reclaim the championship, especially after defeating Valkyria the previous week and dealing with Judgment Day.
Iyo Sky joined the conversation and congratulated Ruca on receiving the match. Ruca thanked Sky and acknowledged that the opportunity would not have happened without her support.
Valkyria then arrived and initially insisted that her loss to Ruca was water under the bridge. Her tone quickly changed when she warned Ruca about facing Rodriguez again and suggested a solution that benefited herself.
Valkyria directly asked Ruca to give her the championship match against Rodriguez. She proposed that if she won the title, she and Ruca could then face each other afterward.
Ruca immediately rejected the idea and reminded Valkyria that she had already received an opportunity and lost. Valkyria responded by suggesting they wrestle again, with the winner earning the championship match, but Ruca refused that proposal as well.
Ruca told Valkyria that if she wanted another title opportunity, she needed to earn it. Valkyria then referenced Bayley, noting that Bayley used to speak to her the same way before walking away.
WWE officially framed the exchange as Valkyria threatening Ruca, although she never made a direct physical threat during the segment. Her final comment and sudden change in demeanor instead left the interaction on an ominous note as Ruca and Sky reacted to her departure.
