Liv Morgan is set to announce her choice of opponent for WrestleMania 42 during Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, following her recent victory in the 2026 Royal Rumble. This decision, highly anticipated by fans, marks the culmination of weeks of speculation and deliberation on Morgan’s part about who she will face at WWE‘s biggest event.
Decision Announcement Scheduled for Monday Night
The news was confirmed shortly before the Friday night SmackDown broadcast, with WWE officially stating that the Royal Rumble winner will finalize her WrestleMania challenge on the upcoming Raw show. Morgan had previously indicated she would take her time before naming an opponent, adding suspense to the storyline as viewers await the announcement.
Ongoing Rivalries and Storylines Leading to WrestleMania
Since winning the Royal Rumble, Liv Morgan has been featured on both Raw and SmackDown, hinting at potential matches with top competitors. Among those are Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer and WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill. On the most recent Raw, Vaquer confronted Morgan during an interview with Michael Cole, criticizing her for an allegedly easier path to success compared to Vaquer’s personal journey from Chile to international wrestling stages. This confrontation ended with Morgan walking away visibly upset.
Men’s Royal Rumble Outcome and Other Raw Highlights
Meanwhile, the men’s Royal Rumble winner, Roman Reigns, has promptly confirmed his WrestleMania opponent as CM Punk. This quick decision contrasts with Morgan’s more cautious approach.
The upcoming Raw episode features other key events, including a tribute to AJ Styles, an appearance by Brock Lesnar, and Elimination Chamber qualifying matches: Raquel Rodriguez versus IYO SKY versus Kairi Sane, and Bronson Reed versus Jey Uso versus Original El Grande Americano. These matches continue to build momentum toward WrestleMania.
Significance of Liv Morgan’s Choice
Liv Morgan’s announcement on Monday will not only set the stage for a marquee Women’s match at WrestleMania but also impact the dynamics of the WWE women’s division. The decision will clarify the focus of the WrestleMania card and could shape storylines in the weeks leading up to the event. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this choice affects Morgan’s career trajectory and the championship landscape.
“.@YaOnlyLivvOnce will decide her #WrestleMania fate THIS MONDAY on #WWERaw! 👀📺 8 ET/5 PT on @netflix pic.twitter.com/Yz4wWkkdbE” — WWE
.@YaOnlyLivvOnce will decide her #WrestleMania fate THIS MONDAY on #WWERaw! 👀
📺 8 ET/5 PT on @netflix pic.twitter.com/Yz4wWkkdbE
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2026
