During a recent backstage segment featured on WWE’s new Netflix special, Liv Morgan unexpectedly smacked former WWE Women’s Champion Bayley on her backside, sparking widespread attention online. This surprising incident took place in the WWE locker room area as Morgan was passing by Bayley, who was warming up, and it unfolded in the presence of WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H.
The moment was highlighted on WWE: Unreal, a documentary series designed to reveal the behind-the-scenes operations within World Wrestling Entertainment. The show aims to provide a deeper understanding of how wrestling matches and storylines are meticulously developed and executed, giving fans insight into the industry beyond what is seen on television.
Details Surrounding the Viral Backstage Interaction
The clip shows Liv Morgan walking alongside Alexa Bliss and other WWE talents when she notices Bayley stretching with her arms on a table and her back arched. Instinctively, Morgan turned back and playfully slapped Bayley’s backside before continuing on her way. Bayley reacted with a surprised gasp before laughing it off and resuming her warmup. This all happened right in front of Triple H, adding to the spontaneous and lighthearted environment backstage.
Liv Morgan has been absent from WWE programming due to a recent injury that required surgery. Prior to this setback, she was one-half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions alongside Raquel Rodriguez. After Morgan’s injury, Roxanne Perez joined The Judgment Day faction to replace her as Rodriguez’s tag team partner. The new pairing is scheduled to defend the Women’s Tag Team titles against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam this weekend.
CM Punk Reflects on WWE: Unreal and Its Impact on Wrestling Tradition
The WWE: Unreal series challenges the long-standing wrestling tradition known as kayfabe, which revolves around maintaining the illusion of real competition and scripted storylines as genuine. The documentary’s candid approach reveals how storylines are planned and outcomes predetermined, which some traditional wrestling fans and veterans view as diminishing the entertainment value.
CM Punk, a prominent WWE superstar, recently shared his perspective on the show during an appearance on ESPN Radio alongside Rhea Ripley. Known for frequently breaking the fourth wall in his career, Punk admitted that he might not be the ideal person to promote WWE: Unreal because of his old-school wrestling background.
“I’m probably the wrong guy to put on this show to try to talk it up. It’s not that I’m so much against it, it’s that my entire existence in my profession, professional wrestling, you’re taught and you’re brought up and if you’re old school, you protect the business. It’s always been that way,” Punk said.
Although hesitant, Punk acknowledged the necessity of evolving with the times. He recognizes WWE’s growth and views WWE: Unreal as a natural progression, even if it takes some adjustment for longtime fans to accept.
Upcoming SummerSlam Event Highlights and Wrestler Profiles
CM Punk, affectionately known as The Best in the World, remains a leading figure in professional wrestling. Approaching his 47th birthday this October, he continues to perform at a high level. Punk is set to headline the inaugural two-night SummerSlam event, facing World Heavyweight Champion Gunther in a bout regarded as a likely main event for the first night of the show.
The SummerSlam weekend also features important matches in the women’s tag team division, where Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez will defend their titles against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. These matchups underscore WWE’s ongoing effort to blend veteran talent with rising stars as the company builds momentum heading into one of its most anticipated annual events.
