Liv Morgan scored her first-ever WWE Royal Rumble victory on Saturday at the PLE event by eliminating Raquel Rodriguez, a member of Judgment Day. Despite Rodriguez’s surprised and angry reaction after being tossed out shortly after Rhea Ripley’s exit, Morgan assures that Rodriguez won’t hold any hard feelings over the elimination. Morgan noted that Rodriguez already has a significant opportunity lined up, which softens any potential tension.
Morgan Shares Perspective on Rodriguez’s Reaction and Current Opportunities
During an appearance on WWE Now’s Royal Rumble recap show, Morgan addressed her decision to eliminate Rodriguez. She emphasized that Rodriguez is the number one contender for the Women’s World Championship scheduled for this week’s Raw. Morgan suggested that having two Judgment Day members with major opportunities benefits the group overall.
Well you know, I know Raquel better than anyone else. And if I know Raquel like how I know Raquel, I know that Raquel is not selfish. Raquel is already #1 contender for the Women’s World Championship. Now there are two members of the Judgment Day with opportunity. Raquel’s gonna become Women’s World champion and I’m gonna cash in my shot at WrestleMania. She’s not gonna be mad at me, are you kidding me? I mean, now there’s two of us that have this amazing opportunity. She’s not selfish, guys.
– Liv Morgan
Why Morgan Acted Quickly Against Rodriguez in the Match
Morgan further explained her timing in eliminating Rodriguez before the match’s final moments. She said Rodriguez had just ousted Rhea Ripley and was momentarily vulnerable, leaning over the top rope. Morgan recognized this as an opportune moment and acted decisively. She framed the elimination not as betrayal but as sharing success within their faction.
Well you know, she had just eliminated Rhea Ripley. And I had just looked up and I see her back to me and her leaning over the top rope. And it’s like, ‘Wow, this is an opportunity.’ And like I said, Raquel is not selfish. She knows I am an opportunist. Raquel has her own opportunity. She is so down to share the wealth. And now she has wealth, and now I have wealth. Sharing the wealth in the Judgment Day, because we are a family and that’s what the Judgment Day does.
– Liv Morgan
Implications for Judgment Day and WWE Storylines
This development positions both Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez as top contenders in WWE’s women’s division, amplifying anticipation for upcoming matches, including the Women’s World Championship bout on Raw and Morgan’s potential cash-in at WrestleMania. The dynamic between the two Judgment Day members reflects strategic alliance within the group rather than rivalry, which may influence future storylines and character arcs in WWE programming.
