Liv Morgan made her much-anticipated Liv Morgan WWE return at WWE’s Holiday Tour in Tampa, where she delivered a striking message to the rest of the roster. Competing for the first time since her injury last June, Morgan seized her in-ring comeback by issuing a strong statement to her fellow competitors after securing a victory.
Liv Morgan’s Triumphant In-Ring Comeback
At the Amalie Arena in Tampa over the weekend, Liv Morgan stepped back into a WWE ring for the first time since last summer, having taken time away to recover from an injury. She faced Lyra Valkyria, defeating her and marking a powerful return to action at the high-profile Holiday Tour event. The night also featured notable entertainment, including Gunther performing the 6-7 emote and CM Punk participating in a couple’s gender reveal, adding extra buzz to the show.
Issuing a Stark Challenge to the WWE Locker Room
Following her successful match, Liv Morgan did not hold back in expressing her confidence and throwing down the gauntlet to her peers.
“I’m the greatest of all time,”
Liv Morgan screamed at the camera.
“I’m the greatest of all time, are you kidding me? I hope that everyone in the back is f*cking terrified, because they should be.”
— Liv Morgan
Her words underscored her competitive hunger and reasserted her ambition to be recognized at the top tier of WWE. WWE’s official account reinforced her message of intimidation with the assertion:
“Be afraid. @YaOnlyLivvOnce is back. ? pic.twitter.com/qWZc5Mug6Z”
— WWE
Support From Her Tag Team Partner With a Glimpse Behind the Scenes
Morgan’s swift recovery and return were highlighted by her tag team partner, Raquel Rodriguez, during an appearance on Going Ringside. Rodriguez offered insight into Morgan’s determined mindset and her push toward returning ahead of schedule after rigorous rehabilitation.
“If I know Liv as well as I think I do, I’m actually not surprised. Because that girl is hungry; she’s hungry for success. She’s hungry for a championship. She’s hungry just to be better and to be the best she can be,”
Raquel said.
“The fact that she was able to get through rehab, return to 100%, and come back early — I’m very, very happy that she’s back in Judgment Day and on Monday Night Raw. I think everybody else is too. We’re all thrilled to see her back.”
— Raquel Rodriguez
Looking Ahead After a Commanding Victory
Liv Morgan’s return has clearly sent a message to the entire locker room, with her declaration resonating among fans and fellow competitors alike. After defeating Lyra Valkyria and boldly claiming her place in the division, all eyes will be on Morgan to see if she can turn her fiery words into championship ambitions and whether her return will shift the landscape on Monday Night Raw and beyond.
Be afraid. @YaOnlyLivvOnce is back. 👀 pic.twitter.com/qWZc5Mug6Z
— WWE (@WWE) December 29, 2025
