Liv Morgan, the former WWE Women’s World Champion, is set for a highly anticipated televised comeback, returning to in-ring action on the January 5 edition of Monday Night Raw. This Liv Morgan WWE return marks her first TV match in more than six months, following her injury and subsequent recovery.
Morgan’s Comeback Match Announced
On Monday Night Raw, Liv Morgan will compete against Lyra Valkyria in singles competition, as revealed by Raw General Manager Adam Pearce. This marks Morgan’s first televised match since June 16, when she last wrestled against Kairi Sane. That encounter was cut short after Morgan suffered a separated shoulder, leading to a prolonged absence from WWE programming. Her return comes after she reappeared for in-ring action during recent non-televised Holiday Tour house shows, where she faced Valkyria on December 27, 28, and 30 live events, building anticipation for her official TV return.
Special Netflix Anniversary Episode Card
The upcoming episode of Raw, airing on January 5, will be a Netflix anniversary special and will feature a unique collaboration with Stranger Things. WWE has encouraged fans attending the taping to sport Stranger Things-inspired attire, adding a special theme to the night. The card for the event includes several high-profile matches:
1. Liv Morgan vs Lyra Valkyria
2. Asuka & Kairi Sane vs IYO SKY & Rhea Ripley – Women’s Tag Team Championship
3. Maxxine Dupri vs Becky Lynch – Women’s Intercontinental Championship
4. CM Punk vs GUNTHER – World Heavyweight Championship
This special event will showcase top names, such as CM Punk, GUNTHER, Becky Lynch, and Rhea Ripley, highlighting a stacked lineup alongside Morgan’s anticipated return.
Significance of Morgan’s Return
Morgan’s return to television is notable as fans have awaited her comeback since her injury last June. The Liv Morgan WWE return builds on her reputation as a resilient competitor and former champion. With her first televised match set against Lyra Valkyria, WWE fans will closely watch Morgan’s performance and recovery. The context of a themed, heavily promoted episode adds further excitement, while other stars and championship bouts add to the overall spectacle for the night. Wrestling followers and key entities, such as Adam Pearce, Becky Lynch, and Rhea Ripley, will be central figures on the event card. Morgan’s return is expected to generate significant interest among the WWE audience as storylines progress in the new year.
#WWERAW GM @ScrapDaddyAP previews the FIRST Raw of 2026 🔥
A special @Stranger_Things themed episode of Raw to kick off the new year!
📺: 8e/5p on @netflix pic.twitter.com/MWCLKGl4AT
— WWE (@WWE) January 4, 2026
