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Liv Morgan’s Rival Suffers Major Loss on WWE SmackDown Hours Before Title Match

After a Royal Rumble declaration segment featuring multiple competitors, Liv Morgan secures victory in six-woman tag team match on SmackDown.

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Liv Morgan’s Rival Suffers Major Loss on WWE SmackDown Hours Before Title Match

Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley appeared on SmackDown to address her upcoming match against Nia Jax at Saturday Night’s Main Event. The segment began with Tiffany Stratton in the ring before Ripley interrupted to discuss her match with Jax.

The segment expanded as multiple competitors, including Nia Jax, Candice LeRae, Bianca Belair, and Naomi, declared their entry into the Royal Rumble. Liv Morgan made a surprise appearance to announce her participation, mentioning Raquel Rodriguez would ensure her victory at the event.

Tensions escalated when Ripley responded to Morgan with a headbutt, leading to a brawl. WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis intervened and scheduled a six-woman match featuring Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Candice LeRae, Naomi, Bianca Belair, and Rhea Ripley.

During the match, Raquel Rodriguez’s involvement assisted the heel team. The contest concluded when Morgan capitalized on Bianca Belair’s KOD on Candice LeRae, rolling up Belair for the victory.

Ripley’s focus now turns to her championship defense against Nia Jax at Saturday Night’s Main Event.