Lyra Valkyria has made history by becoming the inaugural WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion. In the tournament finals held during the second episode of WWE Raw on Netflix, Valkyria defeated Dakota Kai at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Following her victory, WWE Raw GM Adam Pearce presented her with the championship.
The Women’s Intercontinental Title was unveiled prior to the November 25, 2024, episode of Raw as part of WWE’s continued efforts to expand its women’s division, following the introduction of the Women’s United States Title. The tournament to crown the first champion began on December 2, 2024, and featured top competitors from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT.
The full tournament lineup included Shayna Baszler, Katana Chance, Zoey Stark, Raquel Rodriguez, Kayden Carter, Lyra Valkyria, Zelina Vega, Ivy Nile, Alba Fyre, Kairi Sane, and Natalya. In the semifinals on the December 30 episode of Raw, Valkyria defeated IYO SKY, while Dakota Kai triumphed over Zoey Stark to secure her spot in the finals.
Congratulations to Lyra Valkyria on this historic victory.