Liv Morgan Injury Update: WWE Targeting Early 2026 Return — Timeline, Creative Fallout & Rumble Tease
Liv Morgan’s comeback clock just got a longer countdown. The former Women’s World Champion, out since mid-June with a dislocated shoulder that required surgery, underwent a new evaluation this week and, per internal chatter, WWE is targeting early 2026 for her in-ring return. It’s a frustrating pause for one of the company’s most popular stars after a career-best run.
The Road So Far
Morgan suffered the injury on the June 16 Raw, bringing her surging “Revenge Tour” to a hard stop. Surgery followed, and the rehab grind began. At the time, she was peaking—edgier, more chaotic, and connecting with fans at a volume that felt undeniable.
Creative Dominoes
The setback forced multiple summer pivots. A planned program with Nikki Bella for the all-women’s Evolution PLE was shelved, and the Women’s Tag Team Title picture reshuffled when Morgan—one half of the champions with Raquel Rodriguez—was replaced by Roxanne Perez. The new duo ultimately dropped the belts to Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam, a reminder of how one injury can ripple through an entire division.
Why Early 2026 Matters
Pointing to early 2026 keeps the door open for the Women’s Royal Rumble surprise—WWE’s favorite reset button. If cleared in time, a Rumble return would rocket Morgan back into the title mix on the biggest possible stage, with months of pent-up momentum ready to cash in.
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This is a long game—and that’s not a bad thing. The extra runway lets Morgan return 100%, not 90% with tape and hope. It also gives creative a chance to pre-load story fuel: unresolved business from the “Revenge Tour,” the tag-title detour, and the shelved Evolution plans all become ready-made angles the second her music hits. If WWE tees up a Rumble cameo and follows with a focused program—one rival, one mission—Morgan’s pop on night one could translate into a sustained main-event run, not just a one-week nostalgia spike.
