Quick Info
| Profession | Wrestler |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 23/10/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Clarehall, Dublin, Ireland |
Latest News about Lyra Valkyria
20/04/2025
Lyra Valkyria won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 41 alongside Becky Lynch, adding a second major WWE title to her career. The victory came after her earlier run as the inaugural Women’s Intercontinental Champion on Raw, further cementing her status as one of WWE’s prominent Irish stars.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Aoife Cusack |
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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. |
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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 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/real_valkyria/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/aoife.cusack.12 | |
| https://x.com/real_valkyria |
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. |