🎬 The Incident: A Match That Ended in Seconds
On the June 16, 2025 episode of Monday Night Raw—which aired live on Netflix—Liv Morgan faced off against Kairi Sane. Mere seconds after the opening bell, Morgan awkwardly landed face-first attempting to absorb a bump and immediately grabbed her shoulder in pain. Within three seconds, the referee halted the match and displayed the “X” signal for an official injury. Ringside medics rushed in, and Morgan was then escorted backstage .
Later announcements confirmed Morgan had suffered a legitimate shoulder dislocation—not a storyline angle. WWE described it as a “freak occurrence,” unaffected by any wrongdoing .
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Diagnosis: The Devastating Verdict
Reports from PWInsider, as covered by Cageside Seats, revealed it was the “worst case scenario”—requiring immediate surgery . Kevin Wilk, a noted sports physical therapist, posted an Instagram shot of Morgan beginning rehab post-surgery performed by Dr. Jeff Dugas of Andrews Sports Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama . In that post, Wilk praised Morgan’s dedication and predicted a powerful return.
Recovery will stretch over several months; dislocations needing surgical intervention typically require 5–6 months for full recovery. Reports estimate her out-of-action time at 12–16 weeks or longer .
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The Fallout: WWE’s Summer Plans in Flux
Morgan’s injury sent shockwaves through WWE’s Summer lineup. She had been pivotal to multiple marquee events:
Night of Champions (Riyadh): A storyline match versus Iyo Sky, teased heavily, was pulled after her injury .
Evolution 2 (July 13): Morgan was scheduled to face Nikki Bella in singles or tag formats; this too was scrapped .
SummerSlam (New Jersey): With Morgan sidelined, WWE must pivot creatively—potential replacements include Roxanne Perez or Raquel Rodriguez .
WrestleZone confirmed that WWE reshuffled storylines for Nakki Bella, Roxanne Perez, Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, and others .
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Tag Team Titles: What Happens Next?
Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez are one-half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. With Morgan injured, WWE plans to keep the titles on Rodriguez—likely with a substitute partner like Roxanne Perez—rather than vacating them .
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Wrestling Community Response
CM Punk and Natalya openly praised Morgan’s fighting spirit and expressed confidence she’ll return stronger . CM Punk even gave a shout-out during Fanatics Fest, while Natalya echoed similar sentiments on Raw .
However, some fans reacted poorly, reportedly celebrating the injury—behavior which triggered strong condemnation. Rhea Ripley spoke out on X:
> “PSA. Don’t celebrate an injury. Disgusting behaviour. Don’t be like them.”
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Road to Recovery: What Lies Ahead
Surgery: Followed by immobilization and early post-op care.
Rehabilitation: Guided by Kevin Wilk—initial recovery involves 6 weeks in a sling, progressing to physical therapy .
Full Return: Likely 4–6 months recovery, with in-ring return estimated near October 2025 if all goes well.
While WWE hasn’t officially announced a precise return date, her rehab progress and eventual comeback negotiations will be closely watched.
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Closing Thoughts
Liv Morgan’s injury was abrupt and serious—cutting short momentum in what had been a breakout year. WWE’s creative engine will need to pivot, reorganizing major story arcs. But with surgery completed and trusted rehabilitation underway, Morgan’s resilience—affirmed by her peers and supported by fans—signals a strong future. WWE missed a key spot in Summer’s big events; whether Morgan can storm back by Fall depends on her recovery. And judging by her determination, the W
WE Universe will be waiting for that triumphant entrance.
