Lyra Valkyria nearly suffers major wardrobe malfunction in the women’s Royal Rumble – but WWE fans spot Liv Morgan’s quick thinking to help her
Lyra Valkyria nearly had a an embarrassing moment seconds into her Royal Rumble entrance in Indianapolis.
The WWE women’s Intercontinental champion entered the women’s Rumble at number four but didn’t have much time to make an impact before she was battling her wardrobe, not superstars.
The Irish star saw her straps come undone around her neck. Valkyria valiantly was trying to juggle keeping herself covered and fighting on in the match.
Former world champion Liv Morgan, who entered the match at number two, spotted the problem and dropkicked her peer over to the opposite corners so Valkyria could correct the problem.
The cameras stayed off Valkyria, but WWE employees could be seen running over to aid her in sorting out the attire.
Thankfully, Valkyria was able to sort out the wardrobe malfunction and battle on in the matchup.
She was eventually second eliminated by Ivy Nile in a matchup where the returning Charlotte Flair, who had been out of action for over 700 days with a bad ACL injury, managed to outlast the field and win her second Rumble.
Flair will now have the chance to pick between RAW Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley and SmackDown Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, with the Queen widely expected to pick the latter.
Valkyria has been having a stellar spell on the main roster herself, becoming the first-ever women’s Intercontinental champion after making the finals of the Queen of the Ring in 2024.
Following in the footsteps of her compatriot and WWE legend Becky Lynch, Valkyria is expected to feature prominently in 2025.
CORRECTION 2/4/25: Mercedes says that the GT63 S E Performance sedan has been on sale in the U.S. since the 2024 model year and arrived at dealerships in summer 2024. Mercedes says that the model year changeover for 2025 is currently underway, with the E Performance sedan gaining new optional MANUFAKTUR Signature paint choices for 2025.
UPDATE 2/3/25: The Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance sedan, originally set to reach the U.S. for the 2023 model year before being delayed to 2024, is now finally set to become available in the U.S. for the 2025 model year. The twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 engine is still paired with a single electric motor. This story has been updated to reflect minor changes to specifications. Mercedes claims the sedan will go from zero to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and will top out at 197 mph. Pricing for the GT63 S E Performance will start at $200,100.
Lost in the horde of online commenters lamenting the replacement of the V-8 with a four-cylinder engine in the latest Mercedes-AMG C63 was a new nameplate, E Performance—and some of these new hybrid models do in fact still use V-8 engines. In the U.S., we’ve gotten the S63 super-limo so far, and this hybrid setup actually first appeared two years ago on the GT63 S E Performance. Originally slated to debut in the United States for 2023, the hybrid four-door has been delayed. When it finally does arrive stateside, however, it will sport a sharp new face, with Mercedes revealing a refreshed version for Europe.
When asked about the E Performance’s absence, Mercedes told us that it would reach the United States for the 2024 model year with more details to come as part of a future announcement. We have a strong feeling that the U.S.-bound E Performance will include the revised bodywork from the new European model.
The most obvious change is the grille, which now sits within a larger opening with a black intake below the chrome vertical strakes, drawing inspiration from the new Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe. The bumper looks cleaner, with thin air vents on the outside and a subtler lower grille opening. Mercedes also updated the features list, although it’s unclear how Mercedes will package U.S.-market models. There is now a standard electric sunroof and wireless phone charger for the rear seats, and the standard Burmester surround sound system incorporates Dolby Atmos spacial audio, like the new E-class and other updated Mercedes-Benz models.
The hybrid powertrain is unchanged, with the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 paired to an electric motor on the rear axle for a total of 831 horsepower and 1032 pound-feet of torque. That thrust is sent through a nine-speed automatic gearbox to all four wheels, with the electric motor powered by a 4.8-kWh battery. The E Performance also has air suspension as standard, and a new color, Opalite White Metallic, joins the lineup. Mercedes should reveal information about the U.S.-spec GT63 S E Performance in the coming months.
