Following her victory at the 2026 Royal Rumble, Liv Morgan addressed the WWE Universe on the Monday after the event, sharing her uncertainty about whom she will challenge at WrestleMania in April. Morgan revealed that she plans to appear on SmackDown later this week to consider all her possible opponents for the upcoming WrestleMania event, highlighting the ongoing suspense surrounding her WrestleMania challenge.
Exchange Between Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez Highlights Complex Rivalry
In a Raw ring segment, Liv Morgan confronted Raquel Rodriguez, her best friend and the competitor she eliminated from the Rumble. Rodriguez questioned Morgan’s decision to remove her, to which Morgan responded without hesitation, emphasizing that she viewed Raquel as unselfish. Morgan noted Rodriguez had a title match later that evening and would not want to jeopardize that opportunity by pursuing a WrestleMania challenge. She also referenced their faction Judgment Day, expressing the sentiment that
“a win for one is a win for all.”
Raquel Rodriguez accepted Morgan’s explanation but stressed the importance of focusing on the night’s title match. She encouraged Morgan to “stay in the back” and deal with her own affairs in the meantime.
Raquel Rodriguez’s Title Bout Ends with Defeat, Morgan Strikes Post-Match
Rodriguez competed later on in a grueling Philly Street Fight against the Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer. In a highly physical match, Vaquer retained her title by successfully executing the Corkscrew Splash to pin Rodriguez. Immediately following the champion’s celebration, Liv Morgan struck with her signature ObLIVion maneuver, signaling ongoing tension between the challengers.
Upcoming Matches and Tag Team Dynamics Develop on WWE Raw
Looking ahead, a match is scheduled between Maxxine Dupri and Nattie, with Dupri confidently declaring no one can “decimate THIS Maxxine Dupri.” The intensity of her promo has been noted as a highlight of the evening.
“Maxxine Dupri for MIW (Most Improved Wrestler) This is easily her best promo ever #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/XPbPnKOIBQ”
— Jabari, WWE commentator
Additionally, the Bella Twins have reunited with their sights set on capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles, signaling potential new storylines and competition in the tag team division.
Uncertainty Surrounds Liv Morgan’s Road to WrestleMania
With her Royal Rumble win granting her a coveted opportunity, Liv Morgan’s hesitation about selecting an opponent for WrestleMania illustrates the complex landscape of WWE’s women’s division. Her interactions with Raquel Rodriguez, as well as the ongoing title dynamics involving Stephanie Vaquer, set the stage for a tense build-up to WrestleMania. Fans can expect Morgan’s visit to SmackDown this week to provide further clarity, while the developments in other matches suggest shifting alliances and rivalries remain critical in defining her path forward.
Maxxine Dupri for MIW (Most Improved Wrestler)
This is easily her best promo ever #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/XPbPnKOIBQ
— Jabari (@Jabari______) February 3, 2026
