A severe shoulder injury suffered by Liv Morgan during the June 16 episode of WWE RAW has thrown multiple high-profile creative plans into disarray. The incident occurred just moments into a match against Kairi Sane when Morgan landed awkwardly from a leg takedown, resulting in a dislocated shoulder that forced an immediate stop to the contest.
Subsequent reports confirmed the severity of the injury, indicating that Morgan will undergo surgery. This development has sidelined her from all upcoming WWE appearances. The timeline for her return remains uncertain, with initial estimates suggesting a three-month absence, while other sources point to a more extensive six-month recovery that could keep her out for the remainder of 2025.
The timing of the injury creates a significant void in the women’s division, compelling WWE to scrap several key programs. A burgeoning feud between Morgan and the returning Nikki Bella, which was slated for the rumored Evolution 2 premium live event, is now off the table. Before her injury on that same night, Morgan had delivered a promo calling out Iyo Sky for a Women’s World Championship rematch and addressed her recent attack on Bella, setting the stage for major conflicts.
Furthermore, Morgan’s status as one-half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions with Raquel Rodriguez is now in jeopardy, with a high probability that the titles will need to be vacated. The injury also halts ongoing storylines that involved Morgan with The Judgment Day faction.
This is not Morgan’s first major shoulder issue, as she previously returned from a similar injury at the 2024 Royal Rumble. Despite the setback, her strong connection with the audience has led to speculation that her eventual comeback, possibly at the 2026 Royal Rumble, could be positioned as a major storyline.
