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6 days ago
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Liv Morgan injury update: WWE star will 'miss several months' after shoulder injury
WWE star Liv Morgan will 'miss several months of action' after she suffered a shoulder injury. The announcement was made by commentator Corey Graves during Monday Night Raw on June 23. It was expected Morgan would miss significant time as a result of her injury, but the severity of it was unknown. Morgan is also one half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions alongside Raquel Rodriguez. Advertisement The plans on the titles haven't been announced, as Rodriguez could either continue the reign alongside someone else or the titles could be vacated. There is a chance Rodriguez and Morgan could hold onto the championships until Morgan returns. Liv Morgan during the Women's Royal Rumble during the WWE Royal Rumble 2025 at Lucas Oil Stadium. What happened to Liv Morgan? Morgan suffered the injury in a match with Kairi Sane during Monday Night Raw on June 16. In the early stages of the contest, Sane dropped to her knees to perform a single-leg takedown. Morgan went face first on the mat and her right shoulder also hit the ground. Morgan immediately yelled in pain and rolled out of the ring as the referee prevented Sane from performing any other move. Advertisement Medical personnel came to check on Morgan outside of the ring, and the match was eventually called off as Morgan was escorted out of the arena. Sane was declared winner by forfeit. Liv Morgan return: When could she come back? While the severity of Morgan's injury is unknown, Morgan won't be appearing in WWE in the foreseeable future. Morgan was scheduled to attend Fanatics Fest in New York City on June 20-22, but was pulled from the event after her injury. A shoulder dislocation can sideline athletes for months. The timeline of return depends on the severity of the injury and whether surgery is necessary. The Mayo Clinic says the shoulder would improve "over a few weeks" if surgery is not needed, but if surgery is performed, full recovery can take five to six months. Advertisement Shoulder injuries have been an issue for the two-time Women's World Champion. In 2023, Morgan missed six months of action after she dislocated her shoulder in a match with Rhea Ripley, which turned out to be a labrum tear and she required surgery. Should Morgan miss around five months, she would return around the same time as Survivor Series on Nov. 29, or could possibly wait to return at Royal Rumble in January 2026, similar to how she did in 2024. Morgan was in her fourth reign as WWE Women's Tag Team Champion with Raquel Rodriguez, a record for the title. The duo won the titles at Raw After WrestleMania on April 21 and they lost them to Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch one day earlier at WrestleMania 41. The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Liv Morgan shoulder injury update: WWE star to 'miss several months'
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22-03-2025
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Seth Rollins on Facing CM Punk & Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41: ‘It's a Main Event'
Reports suggest that WWE WrestleMania 41 will feature a massive Triple Threat match between Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins. Their rivalry ignited at WWE Royal Rumble 2025 when CM Punk eliminated both Reigns and Rollins. However, Punk was quickly eliminated by Logan Paul, who tossed him out of the match. Frustrated by his elimination, Roman Reigns was seen screaming at CM Punk at ringside. Meanwhile, an enraged Seth Rollins blindsided Reigns with a Curb Stomp on the floor before brawling with Punk. As officials struggled to separate them, Rollins landed another Curb Stomp on Reigns—this time on the steel steps—leaving him unconscious. Reigns disappeared from WWE TV for a month but made a shocking return last week on WWE RAW during Seth Rollins and CM Punk's Steel Cage match. Reigns pulled Rollins out of the cage, handing him the victory. He then ruthlessly attacked Rollins with a Spear and Curb Stomp before turning his attention to CM Punk. When Reigns spotted Paul Heyman consoling Punk after his loss, he speared Punk as well. With tensions at an all-time high, reports claim that Reigns, Rollins, and Punk will clash in a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 41. Addressing the rumors, Rollins shared his thoughts on the match's placement on the card, calling it a main event-caliber showdown. Seth Rollins spoke with Front Office Sports and addressed the speculation surrounding a potential Triple Threat match against CM Punk and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41. When asked about the match potentially headlining one of the event's nights, Rollins said that although WWE hadn't finalized anything, all three superstars appeared to be heading in that direction. He added that the placement on the card didn't matter much, since the star power alone made it a main event. Rollins stated: 'I don't think it's terribly important where it sits on the card. Because to be honest with you, you just look at the names in that match and it's a main event. It doesn't really matter where it sits.' [H/T: Fightful] The upcoming edition of WWE SmackDown in Bologna, Italy, will feature appearances from all three superstars. Fans eagerly await to see whether WWE will officially announce their rumored Triple Threat match during the show. The post Seth Rollins on Facing CM Punk & Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41: 'It's a Main Event' appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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07-02-2025
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Major News on Alexa Bliss After WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Return
Former WWE RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss made a thrilling comeback at the 2025 Royal Rumble, held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Entering the Women's Royal Rumble match at No. 21, Bliss marked her first WWE television appearance in two years. Ahead of the show, Alexa Bliss posted a cryptic message that fueled speculation about her return. She received one of the loudest ovations of the night following her return and competed for 11 minutes and 1 second in the Women's Royal Rumble match. Following her return, reports revealed that WWE initially planned for Shotzi to take Bliss' spot in the match. However, the promotion made a last-minute change, giving the spot to Bliss instead. This decision left some backstage feeling bad for Shotzi's missed opportunity. WWE reportedly intended for her to return as part of a storyline involving The Wyatt Sicks. However, creative put those plans on hold, leading to the cancellation of her return. Additionally, reports indicated that contract negotiations delayed her comeback on RAW. Now that the former WWE RAW Women's Champion is back, the big question is which brand Bliss will join. Recently, reports have revealed that Alexa Bliss is set to be part of WWE RAW following her return. According to PWInsider, Alexa Bliss will join the RAW brand soon. WWE originally planned for her to be part of The Wyatt Sicks, but the faction recently moved to SmackDown in the transfer window. Since Bliss is heading to RAW, it looks like she will not be involved in their storyline for now. Fans have already begun speculating about who Alexa Bliss will target first after her return. Many believe it will be Liv Morgan, the person who eliminated her from the Women's Royal Rumble match. The post Major News on Alexa Bliss After WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Return appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
