Liv Morgan, one-half of the reigning WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, suffered a legitimate and potentially serious shoulder injury during Monday Night Raw on June 16. The incident occurred during her match against Kairi Sane at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
In the opening moments of the contest, Morgan moved in for a single-leg takedown. As she lunged forward, both her face and right shoulder hit the mat with force. Almost immediately, she let out a scream and rolled out of the ring in visible pain. Referee intervention prevented Sane from continuing the match as medical personnel rushed to Morgan’s side. The match was swiftly called off, and Liv was helped to the back, unable to continue. Kairi Sane was declared the winner via forfeit.
So, what exactly happened?
According to WWE’s Michael Cole, Liv Morgan suffered a dislocated shoulder. While the long-term impact remains uncertain, such injuries are known to sideline athletes for weeks or even months depending on severity. A dislocation without additional damage might heal within a few weeks, as noted by the Mayo Clinic. However, if there’s a tear — particularly of the labrum — or other structural damage requiring surgery, recovery could extend to five or six months.
That kind of timeline would be a major blow, especially for someone as central to the WWE women’s division as Morgan. Known for her resilience and in-ring intensity, Morgan had just recently reclaimed the tag titles alongside partner Raquel Rodriguez. The duo had captured the championships on Raw After WrestleMania, April 21, and dropped them to Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch just one day earlier at WrestleMania 41.
Unfortunately, this isn’t unfamiliar territory for Liv. In 2023, she endured a similar setback after suffering a shoulder dislocation during a match with Rhea Ripley. That injury revealed a torn labrum, and Morgan was out of action for six months following surgery. Now, fans are understandably concerned that history may be repeating itself.
Adding to the drama, WWE programming had been teasing a potential storyline featuring Morgan and current Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky, as well as Hall of Famer Nikki Bella, who made her return to television on June 9. The injury could force a halt or major reworking of those plans, depending on Morgan’s availability and recovery outlook.
As of now, there’s no official word on whether surgery will be necessary. The final prognosis will hinge on further medical evaluation. Whether she’s out for weeks or months, Liv Morgan’s absence will be felt deeply in a division that has relied heavily on her tenacity and star power.
For now, the WWE Universe waits — hoping for the best, fearing the worst, and sending their support to one of the company’s most beloved Superstars.