Quick Info
| Profession | Wrestler |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 23/10/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Clarehall, Dublin, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Lyra Valkyria
13/07/2026
Lyra Valkyria returned to WWE Raw on 13/07/2026 with a noticeably darker look and character after turning on Bayley. In the segment she demanded an apology from Bayley, who then secured a match against her at Saturday Night's Main Event.
20/04/2025
Lyra Valkyria won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 41 alongside Becky Lynch. The victory added a major tag team title to her résumé.
13/01/2025
Lyra Valkyria defeated Dakota Kai on Raw to become the inaugural WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion. The win established her as the first holder of the title and marked a major milestone in her singles career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Aoife Cusack |
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| Ring Name | Lyra Valkyria |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" (161 cm) |
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| Weight | 59 Kg (131 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 32-30-34 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Degree in Irish and Journalism |
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| College/University | Dublin City University (DCU) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Engaged |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Lee Joseph Cleary (LJ Cleary) |
| Engagement Date | 13/09/2024 |
Family
| Father | Alan Cusack (Works at Dublin Airport) |
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| Mother | Louise Foley-Cusack (Secondary school French and Irish teacher) |
| Siblings | Brother - Darragh Cusack (younger) |
| Spouse | LJ Cleary |
Career
| Overview | Lyra Valkyria began her wrestling journey after being inspired by watching WWE as a teenager. She trained at the Fight Factory, Ireland's largest wrestling school, founded by Finn Balor. Overcoming initial shyness and challenges, she made a name for herself in local wrestling promotions, eventually signing with WWE in 2020. Since then, she has gained significant recognition, including a championship win over Becky Lynch. She has been based on WWE's Raw brand and was drafted there in 2024 after about four years in NXT. In July 2026 she returned to Raw with a darker character presentation following her turn against Bayley. |
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| Major Achievements |
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| Rankings | Ranked No. 73 of the top 150 women's wrestlers in the PWI Women's 150 in 2021 |
Favourites
| Wrestler | Sasha Banks |
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| Novel | 'Skulduggery Pleasant' by Derek Landy |
| Holiday Destination | Austria |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lyra was born into a sports-loving family and initially didn't consider wrestling as a career path. | |
| 2. She began training at the Fight Factory after being motivated by WWE’s Becky Lynch. | |
| 3. During college, she sacrificed exams for wrestling opportunities. | |
| 4. Her ring name 'Valkyrie Cain' is inspired by a character from her favorite book series. | |
| 5. She has been featured as a character in the video game WWE 2K24. | |
| 6. Her professional debut was on 2 May 2015. | |
| 7. She previously wrestled under names like Aoife Valkyrie, Valkyrie, Valkyrie Cain, and Lady Valkyrie. |
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