Liv Morgan expected back in early 2026 for Riyadh Royal Rumble

WWE expects Liv Morgan to be cleared for in‑ring competition by early 2026 as she continues rehabilitation from a shoulder injury suffered on the June 16 episode of Monday Night Raw, according to people familiar with the company’s planning. Those sources said Morgan, who underwent surgery after the injury, has been progressing through physical therapy and has returned to the WWE Performance Center, and that the promotion is quietly preparing for a high-profile surprise comeback when she is ready.

Company insiders said the early 2026 target aligns with internal hopes to have Morgan available for the Royal Rumble event scheduled in Riyadh in late January, where she is considered particularly popular with international audiences. The timeline is not fixed, the sources added, and a return could come sooner if her recovery accelerates. WWE is said to be keeping plans tightly controlled to maximize crowd reaction when she reappears.

Morgan was a prominent figure in WWE’s women’s division before the injury. At the time she was one half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions with Raquel Rodriguez; Morgan relinquished her half of the titles while sidelined and Roxanne Perez was inserted into...