Lyra Valkyria says Conor McGregor ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ for WWE

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WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria doesn’t think Conor McGregor would be successful in WWE.

In a recent interview with The Irish Mirror, Valkyria discussed the growing number of Irish wrestlers in the company. But when asked about the former two-division UFC champion possibly joining, she wasn’t optimistic about his chances.

“He doesn’t have what it takes,” Valkyria said.

According to the outlet, Valkyria also declined to comment on McGregor’s claims that he plans to run for the presidency of Ireland.

“The Dubliner refused to comment on McGregor’s chances on becoming President of Ireland in the upcoming elections,” wrote reporter Jack Duignan. McGregor would need the support of at least 20 members of Irish parliament to run, something experts believe is “exceedingly unlikely” to occur.

Valkyria also commented on the number of Irish talent currently on the Raw brand, including Finn Balor and Becky Lynch.

“I always think about how small our country is, with WWE, this massive international, huge company,” she said. “The amount of Irish on RAW alone is incredible. It’s such a talented bunch… I’m really proud to be a part of that.”

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WWE returns to Dublin on August 22, 2025, for an episode of SmackDown. Although Valkyria is on the Raw brand, she hopes to be involved.

“I can’t believe this is happening while I’m a part of it,” she said. “I’m really, really hoping, I know I’m at RAW, that I’m going to be a part of that.”

“I really, really need Dublin to be on par with (the European crowds)… I hope the Irish doesn’t disappoint me now when we come there!”

She also mentioned that she enjoys training with up-and-coming Irish talent when she visits home.

“I still go down training with them when I’m home,” she said. “I can confidently say that there’s no shortage of Irish talent either, and I won’t be the last Irish person to get to WWE.”

Valkyria’s full interview with The Irish Mirror is available here.