Nia Jax ‘Exploded’ Lyra Valkyria’s Ribs, Batista Wants To Earn Respect

During a recent appearance on the “Insight with Chris Van Vliet” podcast, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria reflected on her Queen of the Ring 2024 finals match against Nia Jax. Valkyria was defeated in the bout, with Jax earning the tournament crown and a title opportunity at SummerSlam. She said,

“She exploded my ribs. No, that was fine. I was okay. It was tough. The Samoan drops were tougher, yeah, honestly, but rough match. She’s a beast.”

Following her Queen of the Ring victory, Nia Jax went on to defeat Bayley at SummerSlam 2024 to capture the WWE Championship.

During his rise to stardom in WWE throughout the 2000s, Batista shared the ring with some of the industry’s biggest names, engaging in memorable rivalries with legends like Triple H and The Undertaker.

In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Batista reflected on his transition to Hollywood, expressing his desire to earn respect in the film industry just as he did in professional wrestling. He said,

“In wrestling, the respect I earned from people like The Undertaker, Triple H, and Eddie Guerrero meant everything to me. It’s the same in Hollywood. I want to feel like I deserve to be here, that I’ve earned my place among the best.”

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