During the latest Friday Night SmackDown, a significant setback occurred when Roxanne Perez appeared to sustain a facial injury, causing concern just days before the highly anticipated WWE Royal Rumble in Riyadh. Liv Morgan, a prominent member of The Judgment Day faction, expressed shock after seeing Perez’s visible cut, which appeared to have resulted during a tag team match against Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair.
Despite the injury not seeming overly serious, Perez required clearance from WWE’s medical team to participate in the upcoming Women’s Royal Rumble match. The incident unfolded in the arena after Perez was seen bleeding and was subsequently carried out, with no official update on the injury’s severity.
“!!!!!!!!!!!,” Morgan’s reaction to Perez’s injury on X.
Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez’s Recent Tag Team Challenges
Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez have been linked as a tag team since Morgan’s return from a shoulder injury at last year’s Survivor Series in San Diego. They pursued championship opportunities on WWE’s main roster, competing in the tag team division on the red brand. Earlier this year, they challenged RHIYO—comprised of Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY—at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event in Canada but suffered a defeat, temporarily setting them back in the title hunt.
The dynamics within The Judgment Day faction have been tense, especially approaching the Royal Rumble, where multiple female members have shown signs of internal strife. Reports indicate WWE management is focusing on Liv Morgan’s role as the Royal Rumble approaches, signaling potential changes in their storyline.
Royal Rumble Implications and Future Prospects
The Women’s Royal Rumble match limits the number of stars from a faction who can claim victory, meaning only a select member of The Judgment Day can emerge triumphant despite the group’s prominence. With Roxanne Perez’s uncertain condition and Morgan’s rising profile, the event could mark a turning point for both wrestlers and their faction.
Fans and insiders alike are watching closely as the match date nears, with expectations that the outcome could reshape the tag team division and The Judgment Day’s status within WWE.
