Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria on AJ Lee Return, Advice from Becky Lynch, CM Punk Family Photo

NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria join Ring the Belle! The Prodigy discusses her recent heel turn and the NXT crowd turning on her, along with Becky Lynch's advice on that day. Roxanne also discusses her relationship with CM Punk and AJ Lee. Former NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria explains the inspiration behind her Celtic mythology character and her work with Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch this past year.
Special thanks to Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria for the fun interview! Note that this was filmed just a day before NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 where Roxanne defeated Lyra to become the new NXT Women's Champion.
#RoxannePerez #LyraValkyria #WWENXT
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CHAPTER TIME
0:00 Intro
0:18 Roxanne Perez
0:23 Heel Turn
1:15 AJ Lee Comparison
1:58 Family Photo with CM Punk
2:09 AJ Lee Return?
3:15 NXT Crowd Turning on Her
4:00 Becky Lynch's Advice
4:12 Shower Tantrum
4:30 Message to Naysayers
4:45 Lyra Valkyria
5:05 Celtic Mythology
5:38 NXT Crowd Chant
5:54 Rhea Ripley
6:22 Tatum Paxley
6:39 NXT UK Finisher
6:54 Becky Lynch
7:22 Message to Fans
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[@RingTheBelle]

👀Where you at AJ Lee..?

[@Ahmed-og2jm]

She literally raised a generation...we are waiting

[@the8ofustogether]

I will send one of my dogs out to find AJ and bring her to the ring. 😂

[@jadenochimas9186]

I was like maybe wwe was taunting the return of aj since they posted her, but they also mentioned paige this week in a post with naomi.

[@CarbideSix]

CM Punk and others made it clear, she's not coming back. She is fully retired.

[@Jeff_Pryce]

@@CarbideSix That’s ultimately up to AJ. She has said she feels like it’s time for the new generation to shine without her. But if Punk’s return taught us anything, it’s this: Never say never in professional wrestling.

[@cgriffin_122]

AJ Cora and Roxanne as a faction will be the greatest thing ever for me

[@marquisescott2576]

Imagine at Summerslam?

[@cgriffin_122]

@@user-db9vs2gu1v I said Cora

[@Nomaj.]

I would literally cry tears of joy every time I'd see them

[@piripiao245]

Their faction would be called MOMMIES

[@crimsonite2044]

Roxanne and Cora being a tag team with AJ as their manager would be great

[@GaymingAndStuff]

I love how Roxanne's eyes light up when she talks about AJ Lee... I think we all want that amazing woman back in WWE! Bring her back, and bring Tamina out from wherever she is to play bodyguard again!

[@terrance2593]

Now Lyra know she can bring her old finisher back like it was soooooo iconic

[@aliciafoxxxy7943]

Whether you like it or not, AJ Lee was the most distinguished and notable diva of her time. She was very genuine when talking about wrestling in interviews outside of WWE, while half the roster was more focused on her own television show. Additionally, she was very outspoken about women's wrestling. She was very brave, I remember when she called out Stephanie lol.

[@cgxapurba8450]

Definately. I started watching wwe from 2009. So my first women wrestler i became fan was Natalie when there were meaningless fivas like Bellas,Kelly etc. Then i became Aj fan.and remained untill the Horsewomen came. Became Bechy fan then now a Bailey Fan.

[@loganreed7027]

This honestly gives me hope that we will see Aj back in Wwe. Honestly she doesn’t even have to wrestle and how will still be excited 😂

[@izikmoreno7107]

RIGHT, like just give us another iconic entrance with the skipping and the theme and we’ll be good. Of course I’d love to see a match again but if she doesn’t want to, I’d be happy with an entrance

[@kingdjack6]

Actually Punk had said don't count on it despite AJ said never say never.

[@loganreed7027]

@@kingdjack6 he could just be saying that though.

[@TaylorPlays_]

5:15 so thats where Morrigan from Dragon Age comes from 😭 besides that, i hope these women have long prosperous careers man! 🩷

[@SethJoseph95]

We all want an AJ Lee Cora Jade and Roxanne stable!!

[@spiceupyourlife7755]

Not me

[@mla_wwe]

I'm seeing AJ's return at SummerSlam 🌝

[@sillywabbit898]

Yall said the same thing about the royal rumble it’s not happening

[@eddiesour]

too early. probably in one or two more years.

[@Coachgrapefruit]

The problem is it’s gonna be hard to forget AJ lmao

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

It's confirmed that roxanne will stay on nxt! I dont mind roxanne on main roster but i think she is staying a bit longer on nxt

[@_TheAlexLee]

she's the champ. of course she's staying on NXT

[@Deemsz08]

Hey DS we met couple times in meet n greets! And I went to high school/middle school with Roxanne Perez!! So happy and glad she made it this far she’s amazing and super sweet!!!! Representing Laredo Texas 🥰

[@TheKennyboy92]

As an Irish wrestling fan I love seeing Lyra doing so well! So cool she is tapping into Irish mythology.

[@SuperSuave2011]

6:37 LOL

[@RingTheBelle]

lolll I had to

[@sockygaldamez9492]

Love both Roxane and Lyra ♥️♥️ their both awesome wrestlers and very talented 😃 great Interviews DS 👍👍

[@Jer1995]

Roxanne seems so genuine ! Although I’m not feeling her heel turn , she’s such an amazing wrestler and I can’t wait to see what the future holds .

[@JohnDiaz124]

I’m probably the only one who thinks Roxanne reminds them of Melina Perez

[@Kairisliv]

Yayyyy I can’t wait to watch I love Roxanne

[@timothyblair7464]

that AJ, Roxy, and Cora 6-woman tag is gonna be so good

[@backstabbedmetal]

Cora jade and Roxanne as a tag with AJ as manager would be cool.

[@duatchol7710]

Love Roxxane’s confidence. Do actually hope to see a babyface run again soon

[@alexanimeedits1863]

No heel is more iconic

[@randallgoeswhere]

She's stunning. Can't wait until she gets to the main roster.

[@youngbrandonc.ondrums6950]

Roxanne is underrated and really great actress her storyline is amazing

[@July9326]

Heel Roxanne gives off evil AJ Lee vibes for sure

[@robertoglencoco7861]

Becky Lynch paving the way and and inspiring these awesome young women. Yet, people have the sudacity to disrespect her

[@NakamaoftheMugiwara]

People are stupid

[@NakamaoftheMugiwara]

Becky is one of the most giving to young wrestlers superstars and she has always made it clear she beleives in furthering others in order to help the product look good.

[@mychaeljones7526]

People don't see the vision.

[@cklambo]

Can already hear the AJ promo: "U are just a cheap copy of me"

[@DemetriusClancy]

Like Aj Lee. Roxanne. Cora Jade.

[@kaedincrawford2700]

I love this for Roxy she deserves this so much💜💜💜💜💜

[@toxic.31]

i love aj ❤️😊

[@alonsoguttierrez4455]

Hope lyra bring back the nxt uk finisher that move was amazing ❤ Love lyra

[@twitch_tv_pat]

with roxanne and lyra both are really young talents that can carry the womens brand on for many years to come. they are the future , but they are already very talented now.

[@aliciafoxxxy7943]

So is this THAT interview with Lyra that DS was talking about in his Q&A video?

[@SherylSaplala]

I want aj lee to be back in wwe so bad.

[@saibot6227]

I realllyyyyyy hope they keep her as champ 200+ days

[@jaxonshawty5932]

yess!

[@brandonwwe2K]

Roxanne Would’ve had a great HOF attire

[@user-mw7hk6ke7w]

Those girls get my bells ringing!

[@asrockrpg]

Roxanne and AJ wear the same ring gear.

[@joshwent]

Why is Lyra not just called... "Morrigan"?! It's an awesome name, and it actually fits her vibe. I know I'm weird, but gimmicks matter, and it irks me EVERY TIME it hits me that she's a Celtic character with a Norse name.

[@RingTheBelle]

I did wonder that too 👀

[@kevwwong]

I don't know if Capcom still has a trademark on "Morrigan" for video games, toys etc?

[@joshwent]

​@@kevwwong They would only have a trademark on the specific DarkStalkers character. 'Morrigan' is an ancient Celtic mythological figure. For instance, Marvel can have a copyright on THEIR version of 'Thor', but that doesn't stop anyone else from making their own interpretation of the pre-existing Norse God.

[@neilbiggs1353]

It's probably a recognition thing, not much is generally known about Celtic myths... Which is actually another thing that irks me, in that we mostly get Greek myth in film and TV and so many mythologies around the world would actually be new to the audience. Give me a show about the proper Norse pantheon, or about the Celtic gods, not to mention Aztec gods, or Egyptian...

[@kevwwong]

​@@neilbiggs1353 I think you see that in part because of the influence of the Greeks and Romans on western society.

[@Ged1356]

I can’t wait to see Aj Lee manage them

[@user-sd1oy8lh6c]

Roxanne is a way better heel than Face

[@eddiesour]

I used to think she was a natural babyface, and I still do, but her perfomance as a heel has been pretty good tho. Personally I feel it looks more natural on her than on Cora. Both talented women but Roxie’s been killin it since her arrival to NXT 🔥

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

way better as a heel!

[@elijahhill6602]

I would’ve laughed at you for saying that, but I’m not. Especially since she’s paying tribute to AJ.

[@spiceupyourlife7755]

No. She’s better as a face than a heel

[@dumilee6899]

Who paid you to lie?

[@nerdydude247]

So awesome interviews I just wished that they were longer @RingTheBelle

[@Jicc5665]

q bien q sigsn apareciendo buenos talentos,,una de las cualidades de aj lee es su talento con el microfono..se desemvolvia muy bien,,no importaba si fuese face o heel siempre es interesante su actuacion

[@HOOG00]

I still think they screwed Lyra over. She is so talented and I can’t wait to see what she does.

[@mohamadzulzul4172]

Good❤

[@bagusbibitrahayu656]

love she's

[@Rhetzelle]

I can't stand her mic skills ... But love her backstory with Aj Lee

[@joeltorres6861]

Roxanne looks like she could be your little sister lol

[@Hash_kw]

The next Aj Lee and the Next Becky lynch ❤❤

[@AestheticDelta]

Rox vs AJ. Lets. Freaking. Go

[@Lila_Moon]

Lyra just seemed really nervous, maybe she's not used to doing interviews yet.

[@lastdayonearthmysteryman4849]

If was talking to this idiot. I would be like Jesus Christ. This is the best I can do. Could not speak to someone who doesn’t seem like he’s an idiot.

[@Lila_Moon]

@@lastdayonearthmysteryman4849 DS is a great interviewer, not sure what you are talking about! He does a great job at making them smile and asking questions they don't get asked hundreds of times. Lyra was this way in every interview I have seen of her from Wrestlemania weekend.

[@lastdayonearthmysteryman4849]

@@Lila_Moon Lyra is not used to being interview! Plus I just find his whole channel annoying I have for years! I get that they like women’s wrestling but that kind of puts them in a niche audience! Basically the AEW of KZbin wrestling channels! They only care about the small group of people who would like women’s wrestling which I’m not saying I don’t I’m just saying maybe be a little more diverse!

[@Lila_Moon]

@@lastdayonearthmysteryman4849 I know, that is literally what I said! There are plenty of channels that cover the entire spectrum of wrestling, having channels like Ring the Belle that cater to Women's Wrestling fans was a great idea and the growth of his channel shows that, I would suggest you just go to those other channels if it bothers you so much. He does at least cover more than just WWE, he covers all of mainstream Women's Wrestling.

[@slauthordraws3363]

lyra casually confirming that she liked tatum AND IT CAME OUT AFTER THEIR FRIENDSHIP ENDED 😭

[@vanessalynn3588]

Rok C! 🎉

[@icyicehehe]

still waiting for the cassie lee interview

[@orangutanshades2423]

our Filipina queen!!!!!

[@jaxsonschoening]

Rox-c so cute

[@nocrumbs69]

I feel like roxanne still waiting for cora before she left nxt so ig she'll stay there longer

[@alexanimeedits1863]

It’s meee Alex anime edits

[@Hazy_skyline]

Hi

[@tkyr.r]

Honestly I think they just took Lyra's old finisher away cause Carmello Hayes uses it as his...but it's ok tho cause he's fine

[@kevwwong]

I think that's exactly why they did it. Unless it's a spear or a top rope splash/moonsault, they like people to have unique finishers.

[@liv4revenge]

❤

[@SimpleHealth83]

😊😊

[@CristianHernandez-ko6tp]

WWE ❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@asrockrpg]

Mommy Rhea wearing Chyna ring gear.

[@HT.100]

Lyra lacks charisma

[@wwedivas2011]

💞💞Well your now a 2 Time WWE NXT Women's Champion Roxanne and I do like your Heel run way much better...💋💋

[@Ray.1176]

Rhea to Chyna thats dumb no comparison lol

[@hphan7549]

These petite marically talented cuties being just like AJ's twins 😅😂🤣, but they can solidly stand tall on their own 🌞🌞🌞 But please don't let craysy brutes like Nia or Rhea whop them up like buggers🥴🙏🙏🙏

[@Eshiiiii]

Cuando Cora se recupere de su lesión ojalá vuelva con AJ y hagan una ficción junto a Roxanne. Que vuelva al menos como manager, la quiero ver de vuelta😭

[@Therealesttiaradior]

FIRST COMENT

[@cheesesteak59]

It's kinda funny how champions have to walk around carrying their title belts, trophies, briefcases etc... NXT does better by its female wrestlers than either Raw, Smackdown or AEW.

[@sethemrich2680]

AHHHH Lyra this was so awkward.

[@LukasLikesMoney]

Oh come on shes just a bit reserved, I don’t think it was awkward at all

[@pyepyes8939]

It really wasn't. She was having a normal conversation with ds, just like roxanne.... i hate when ppl misuse words lol

[@sethemrich2680]

@@pyepyes8939I didn’t misuse the word I stated an opinion. I feel that it was awkward. Ds also stated it was an awkward interview on X.

[@lastdayonearthmysteryman4849]

A badass heel with sparkly pants great choice you look like you’re 15!

[@FunTimesChrisJ]

ROXANNE could not lace her boots to AJ… Aj has… CHEMISTRY MIC SKILLS WRESTLING ACTING BABYFACE HEEL ROXANNE CHEMISTRY MIC - NOT IT… ACTING- NOT IT.. WRESTLING… ok BABYFACE OK HEEL…. NOT IT…

[@NakamaoftheMugiwara]

I actually agree but Roxanne has potential to get there eventually I beleive, especially if she gets the support she seems to be getting from Booker T, CM punk ,and the women including hopefully AJ lee who maybe comes back one day to do a program.

[@neilbiggs1353]

@@NakamaoftheMugiwara It's the whole point of NXT, to polish the rough diamonds. You look at what they did with Tiffany Stratton, and now they have prospects like Sol Ruca... I feel like they put some people on TV too soon, but on the whole they are doing a great job with the women

[@xavierwilliams3118]

She’s just a Baby Face even as a heel it doesn’t feel real

[@lastdayonearthmysteryman4849]

What was the point of this?

[@pimpharold1]

Roxanne I Soo boring , nothing about her excite me , she's a good wrestler that's it

[@rooseveltheath]

AJ Lee would only be used to Job.. not shine.. Roxanne is overrated

[@Thepokedek]

OMG SHES MY FAVORITE FLOP FROM NXT

[@Twin2Jr]

Roxanne as heel: copy AJ Lee. There is a huge difference between research and plagiarism.

[@DickiDestruction]

Now I swore you said Peyton was next.

[@Mariobacuno528estupido]

Wow, AJ Lee meeting her idol Lita at 12 years old, and Roxanne also meeting AJ when she's just 12 years old.