She’s a professional wrestler who made her mark in the world of sports entertainment after signing with World Wrestling Entertainment—WWE—in January 2020. Since then, she began performing on the NXT brand, quickly rising through the ranks and ultimately capturing the NXT Women’s Championship. The big moment came when she defeated Becky Lynch at Halloween Havoc in October 2023, claiming the title in a match that fans still talk about. Her journey to the top wasn’t overnight, though. She actually started her WWE career competing in NXT UK before making the move to the United States in 2022 to join the American-based NXT roster.

Before all the spotlight and championship gold, she was honing her craft at Fight Factory Pro Wrestling, where she first trained and laid the foundation for her future success. She made her debut back in 2015 under the ring name Valkyrie Cain—a nod to the main character from Derek Landy’s popular Skulduggery Pleasant book series. It was a creative choice that reflected her love for storytelling and strong female leads. Behind the scenes, her real name is Aoife Cusack, a detail many fans may not know right away.

On a personal note, she’s been in a long-term relationship with fellow wrestler LJ Cleary, whom she started dating in 2014. Their bond grew stronger over the years, and in September 2024—after a decade together—they got engaged, marking a new chapter in their lives both personally and professionally. Throughout it all, she’s remained focused, driven, and true to her roots, proving that hard work and passion can lead to incredible achievements. And as she continues to evolve in the ring, one thing’s for sure—her legacy is just getting started.