LJ Cleary to Undergo Surgery, Expected Out 9–12 Months
Irish wrestler LJ Cleary, fiancé of Lyra Valkyria, announced he requires surgery and will be sidelined for nine to 12 months after an injury that interrupted momentum he had built across multiple promotions in 2026.
Irish wrestler LJ Cleary announced on X that he will require surgery for an injury and is expected to miss nine to 12 months of in-ring action.
Cleary, who is the fiancé of WWE star Lyra Valkyria, said the timing is particularly frustrating as he had been enjoying what he described as the best year of his career and had significant opportunities lined up. He thanked supporters and called the interruption a minor setback.
In 2026 Cleary worked matches for Ring of Honor and TNA; his most recent appearance was at TNA Bound For Glory, where he took part in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match. He also participated in a WWE tryout in 2025.
The announcement did not include medical specifics beyond the need for surgery or an exact recovery timetable beyond the nine-to-12-month estimate.
Fans and promoters will be watching for further updates on his recovery and any changes to booked appearances as Cleary begins rehabilitation.
Source: WrestleZone.
