Liv Morgan’s WWE TV comeback status remains uncertain following a severe shoulder injury sustained earlier this year in a match against Kairi Sane on Raw. The former WWE champion needed surgery and is currently in rehabilitation, which could prolong her absence from television appearances.
Recent insights during a Fightful Select Q&A with Sean Ross Sapp shed light on WWE’s cautious approach toward Morgan’s return. While there is potential for her to reappear on screen, the company appears reluctant to reintegrate talent who are still recovering from injury. This hesitancy partly stems from contractual factors, as WWE often freezes contracts for injured performers who are not cleared to compete.
The structure of WWE contracts plays a significant role in Morgan’s situation. When wrestlers are sidelined due to injury, Stamford-based WWE generally suspends their contracts to account for their time away. However, if a talent returns in a non-wrestling, on-screen role, this contract freeze does not apply, complicating negotiations for a possible comeback.
Rhea Ripley Reflects on Her Longstanding Rivalry with Liv Morgan
Rhea Ripley openly shared her perspective on Liv Morgan‘s injury and their ongoing in-ring storyline, highlighting the deep connection between them and the challenges posed by recurring setbacks.
“So, Liv is someone that I love deeply. Our feud that we’ve had in WWE has gone on for so long now, and I feel like every time we come back to it, we don’t get to touch on everything that’s actually happened throughout our careers together,” she said. “This goes back to NXT; she gave me her NXT locker when she left to join the main roster. We’ve always had some sort of connection.So to be able to go through and have this continuously long story that sort of gets threaded together, but then forgot about but then threaded together, it’s really cool to see it all come together in the end.“Especially knowing how many problems there were with it, and how many ups and downs, with the injuries, with her getting injured the first time, that kind of threw everything for a loop, and it it screwed up the story, which then ended up with me and Raquel for a little while, while she got better.Then I went on to do other things, But when she came back, she targeted me, but then I got injured, and it’s just like a repetitive, vicious cycle of things fucking up, and us getting our shit together, and, like, making it into the best that we could, which was really cool to see.” —Rhea Ripley, WWE Superstar
Ripley recalled how their rivalry stretches back to their time in NXT and how personal moments, like Morgan gifting her locker, have cemented their bond. However, injuries have repeatedly disrupted their storyline, forcing adjustments in both their careers and ongoing feuds. Ripley described their journey as a “repetitive, vicious cycle” of interruptions, yet she acknowledged the effort both have put in to make the most of their storyline whenever possible.
Contractual and Physical Challenges Affecting Morgan‘s Return
The path back to WWE television for Liv Morgan is complicated not only by her physical recovery but also by contractual negotiations that influence the timing and nature of her comeback. WWE’s practice of freezing contracts during injury periods helps the promotion manage talent availability but also delays official returns until a wrestler is fully cleared.
This means that even if Morgan is ready to appear on television in some capacity, the company balances her contract status with her health before allowing a full return to in-ring competition. The possible scenario of her coming back purely as an on-screen character without wrestling matches adds further complexity, as the contract freeze does not apply in such cases.
Given these factors, fans may need to remain patient as WWE determines when and how Liv Morgan can rejoin programming.
Industry Reactions and Upcoming Developments
Liv Morgan’s prolonged absence has generated discussion within the wrestling community, with other stars like Mercedes Mone making headlines by challenging two-time WWE Champions to show up in rival promotions like AEW. Meanwhile, the ongoing injury saga keeps Morgan’s loyal fans anxious, as her presence significantly impacts storylines in WWE.
As she continues her rehabilitation and negotiations unfold behind the scenes, WWE’s decisions will shape the timing and impact of Liv Morgan’s next appearances. The promotion’s handling of injured talent contracts and the focus on health safety may delay her WWE TV comeback despite the strong fan desire to see her return.
