Royal Rumble winner reflects on rehab, frustration, and renewed focus
Summary
– Liv Morgan revealed she felt constant anger during her 2025 injury recovery
– A right shoulder injury sidelined her for months before Survivor Series return
– Morgan now heads to WrestleMania 42 after winning the 2026 Royal Rumble
Liv Morgan is speaking candidly about the emotional toll her 2025 injury took and how it shaped her current mindset. The WWE star says frustration and anger defined nearly every moment of her time away from the ring.
Morgan suffered a severe right shoulder injury in June 2025 that forced her to miss several months of competition. The timing made the setback even harder, as she felt her momentum had been building before everything came to a sudden stop.
While appearing on The Takedown via Sports Illustrated with Rick Ucchino, Morgan admitted she struggled to cope with being sidelined. She explained that losing the chance to perform and compete left her feeling as though her career had been taken away.
The rehab process only added to those emotions, as Morgan said she carried that anger throughout her recovery. She believes returning with that mindset gave her a noticeable edge once she was cleared to compete again.
Morgan made her in-ring return at Survivor Series: WarGames and has since surged back into the spotlight. Her comeback reached another milestone when she won the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble, securing a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 42.
Looking back, Morgan now believes the injury served a larger purpose. She says accepting that perspective has helped her channel the experience into motivation as she eyes a title victory on the biggest stage.
Morgan is scheduled to appear on SmackDown this week, where she is expected to address WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill. Her WrestleMania opponent remains undecided, with WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer also in the picture.
