Liv Morgan has officially stepped back between the ropes, making her long-awaited return to in-ring competition after being sidelined for over half a year. The Judgment Day member laced up her boots at a recent WWE live event in Tampa, Florida, marking her first match since suffering a significant shoulder injury in the summer of 2025.
Morgan faced off against former Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria in a singles contest. Despite the “ring rust” that often accompanies such a lengthy absence, Morgan showed little sign of slowing down. According to reports from the event, she secured the victory by pinning Valkyria following her signature finishing maneuver, the ObLivion.
The match was a significant milestone for the 31-year-old superstar, who had not competed since June 16. On that date, she sustained a shoulder injury during a bout against Kairi Sane, which forced her onto the injured reserve list and brought her momentum to a screeching halt.
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Prior to the injury, Morgan was enjoying a dominant run as one-half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions alongside her powerhouse partner, Raquel Rodriguez. The injury forced the duo to vacate the titles, leaving unfinished business in the division. While Rodriguez continued to be a force on her own, the dynamic of the team was put on hold until Morgan’s recovery was complete.
Morgan had already made her presence felt on television prior to this in-ring return. She made a shocking comeback at “WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025” in November, interfering in a high-stakes match to help her on-screen love interest, Dominik Mysterio. Her assistance proved pivotal, allowing Mysterio to defeat John Cena and capture the Intercontinental Championship in one of the year’s biggest upsets.
Since that night, Morgan has been a regular fixture on weekly programming, fully re-integrating herself into The Judgment Day faction. The group, which now boasts a lineup of Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, Raquel Rodriguez, and recent addition Roxanne Perez, has continued to run roughshod over the roster. However, until the Tampa live event, Morgan’s role had been strictly limited to ringside management and backstage segments.
With her shoulder seemingly healed and a victory under her belt, speculation will now turn to Morgan’s goals for the “Road to WrestleMania.” Whether she intends to reclaim the tag team gold with Rodriguez or pursue a singles title remains to be seen, but her return adds yet another dangerous weapon to The Judgment Day’s arsenal.
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