Liv Morgan sidelined by shoulder surgery; return hoped for early 2026

Liv Morgan remains on the sidelines as she continues to recover from a dislocated shoulder suffered during a June 16 match against Kairi Sane on Monday Night Raw. The injury required surgery at the end of June, and a new medical evaluation is planned this week to assess her recovery progress. WWE officials have expressed cautious optimism that Morgan could return to in-ring action at the start of 2026, contingent on a smooth and steady rehabilitation.

Morgan’s absence has already altered the landscape of WWE’s women’s divisions. She and Raquel Rodriguez were the reigning WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions when the injury occurred, and Roxanne Perez stepped in to defend the titles in her place. The tag team titles were later surrendered and ultimately won by Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam, a development that shifted the dynamic of the championship picture. The interruption also disrupted plans for an Evolution-era program involving Morgan, who had been expected to contend with Nikki Bella in some form before the injuries sidelined her.

Background on Morgan’s career highlights adds context to the impact of her absence. A two-time WWE Women’s World Champion, Morgan has...