WWE Stars Expected to Work More Indie Shows Over the Next Year

The independent wrestling scene is about to heat up as more WWE stars gear up for appearances outside the company, with Lyra Valkyria leading the charge.

The former OTT Women’s Champion is making her long-awaited return to OTT Wrestling at OTT Homecoming on December 21 in Dublin, marking her first match with the promotion since 2019.

OTT Wrestling broke the news with a post that simply read, “The Homecoming Dec 21st #Dublin — Be There!” Lyra herself fueled the excitement with a fiery tweet declaring, “I AM BACK.” Fans are already speculating about what’s in store, though details about her match remain under wraps.

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter shed light on a broader trend, reporting that WWE talent working indie dates will become increasingly common in the next year.

“Lyra Valkyria was announced as appearing for OTT on 12/21 in Dublin, Ireland. We were told to expect more WWE talent on indies over the next year,” Meltzer wrote. This news comes after Finn Balor and JD McDonagh appeared at OTT’s Tenth Year Anniversary event in October, signaling WWE’s growing openness to allowing stars to reconnect with their indie roots.

For fans of Lyra Valkyria, her return to OTT is a full-circle moment. As a former Women’s Champion in the promotion, Valkyria’s comeback highlights the growing crossover between WWE and the indie wrestling world. Her appearance is sure to energize the Dublin crowd while signaling an exciting new chapter for the wrestling industry.