Lyra Valkyria, born Aoife Cusack on October 23, 1996, is an Irish professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the Raw brand. She is the inaugural WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, having won the title on January 13, 2025, by defeating Dakota Kai.
Before joining WWE, Valkyria competed in NXT UK and later transitioned to NXT in the United States. She made her NXT debut on December 13, 2022, and went on to win the NXT Women’s Championship in October 2023 by defeating Becky Lynch at NXT Halloween Havoc.
In her WWE career, Valkyria has been involved in several notable matches and storylines. At the Royal Rumble event, she participated in the Women’s Royal Rumble match, where a wardrobe malfunction led to a display of sportsmanship by Liv Morgan, who allowed Valkyria to adjust her attire without interruption.
On March 24, 2025, Valkyria successfully defended her Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Raquel Rodriguez on WWE Raw. Her in-ring style combines technical skill with high-flying agility, earning praise from fans and peers alike.
For a glimpse of her recent match, you can watch the following video: