WWE Star Liv Morgan Could Miss Significant Time After 'Freak' Injury: Report
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A new report has provided more details on the legitimate shoulder injury suffered by WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan. The injury occurred during the June 16 episode of Monday Night Raw.
The PWInsider.com report confirms the injury was a "freak occurrence" and not a pre-planned storyline. The unfortunate timing has thrown several major creative plans into question.
Liv Morgan appears to have re-injured her shoulder 💔 #WWERAW pic.twitter.com/2ccbEQejd6 — Female Locker Room (@femalelroom) June 17, 2025
The Injury And Backstage Details
Morgan was injured just moments into her match against Kairi Sane. She appeared to dislocate her shoulder after landing awkwardly from a move.
The match was immediately stopped, and WWE medical personnel attended to her backstage. The PWInsider report confirms the injury is 100% legitimate and that there is no backstage heat on anyone involved in the incident.
WWE is now waiting to learn the full severity of the dislocation. A more severe injury could potentially sideline Morgan for upwards of 16 weeks, but a definitive timeline has not yet been established.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 1: WWE Women's World Champion Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio look on during WWE SmackDown at Barclays Center on November 1, 2024 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 1: WWE Women's World Champion Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio look on during WWE SmackDown at Barclays Center on November 1, 2024 in New York City.
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Nikki Bella Feud And Evolution 2 Plans Derailed
The injury could not have come at a worse time for Morgan's career. Just one week prior, she kicked off a high-profile feud by attacking the returning WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella.
It was widely expected that this angle would lead to a marquee match at the upcoming Evolution 2 premium live event. The rumored plan was for a reunited Bella Twins to challenge Morgan and her partner, Raquel Rodriguez, for the tag team titles.
Future Of The Tag Team Titles
Morgan's status as a reigning WWE Women's Tag Team Champion is now in serious doubt. A long-term absence would almost certainly force her and Rodriguez to vacate the championships.
The situation has become a major topic in the wrestling world. Even Morgan's on-screen rival, Rhea Ripley, broke character on social media to condemn fans who were celebrating the legitimate injury. No one should be celebrating this setback for Morgan as she was in a lot of different big things in WWE whether that's being the Women's Tag Team Champion, feud with Nikki Bella or potential clash with Women's Champion IYO SKY. We wish her a speedy recovery from this nasty injury.
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