Lyra Valkyria Says She Didn’t Give Fiancé Tips Before WWE Tryout, ‘Honestly, It’s Him That Gives Me Tips More Often Than Not

Lyra Valkyria talks about her fiancé LJ Cleary getting a WWE tryout.

As part of the WWE SummerSlam 2025 tryouts, one independent wrestler that featured as part of them was Ireland’s LJ Cleary. Cleary is known to WWE fans after he appeared during the WWE Backlash match between his fianceé and Becky Lynch.

While speaking in a new interview with TV Insider, Lyra Valkyria was asked about LJ getting a WWE tryout.

“Yeah, 10 years for me. About 11ish for him. I’m so happy for  him because I got into this as a teenager, but he has been the biggest fan [of wrestling] since he came out of the womb. It’s his everything. I’ve been riding this wave a little bit, but to see him get his start now and to see his star really rise this year in the place he wants to be more than anything. It’s so amazing. I’m just so happy for him.”

When asked if she gave LJ any tips ahead of the tryout, Lyra noted that it’s usually LJ that gives the tips to her.

“Honestly, it’s him that gives me tips more often than not. He was a big part of coaching me. Whenever he asks for advice, I’m more like, “I don’t want to taint anything you have naturally.” He is incredible on his own. I never want to sway him. I always think it’s his good instinct that will take him to where he wants to be.”

Elsewhere in the same interview, Lyra spoke about the NXT crowd giving her the ‘woo!’ chants. You can read more about that here.