Liv Morgan resumed in-ring action after a six-month break caused by an injury sustained in June 2023. Her comeback took place during a WWE Holiday Tour event on December 27, where she competed against Lyra Valkyria in an untelevised match. This marked Morgan’s first appearance since recovering and reignited her ongoing feud within WWE.
Lyra Valkyria Reflects on Wrestling Liv Morgan
Lyra Valkyria, who faced Morgan multiple times as 2026 began, recounted her experience sharing the ring with the Judgment Day member. In an interview with ClutchPoints, Valkyria described the opportunity as “amazing,” highlighting Morgan’s status as one of the leading female wrestlers. She emphasized the positive start to her year, participating in matches against Morgan across Europe during WWE Live house shows.
“It’s been amazing. She’s one of the top women in the company, so to have been wrestling her all around Europe has been (a) pretty great start to 2026.” – Lyra Valkyria
Recent Matches and Ongoing Rivalry
Their rivalry expanded onto WWE’s televised programming starting with the January 5 episode of WWE Raw, which featured their first singles match broadcasted to a wider audience. The following week, Valkyria teamed up with Bayley in a Women’s Tag Team Championship Number One Contender Triple Threat match that saw Morgan and Roxanne Perez, both part of Judgment Day, emerge victorious.
The intense competition continued at the January 20 WWE Road to the Royal Rumble house show in Belgium, where Morgan maintained her winning streak against Valkyria, further fueling their rivalry ahead of major upcoming events.
Potential Meet-Up at the Women’s Royal Rumble Match
Fans may see Liv Morgan and Lyra Valkyria collide once more during the women’s Royal Rumble match scheduled for this Saturday. Their ongoing feud and recent encounters suggest that their story will remain a key highlight in WWE’s 2026 Women’s Division matches.
Implications for WWE’s Female Division in 2026
The renewed rivalry between Liv Morgan and Lyra Valkyria demonstrates WWE’s commitment to building compelling women’s storylines as the new year progresses. Morgan’s return not only marks a significant recovery milestone but also sets the stage for exciting matches that will captivate audiences during major shows like the Royal Rumble. This feud underscores the competitive depth of WWE’s female roster and hints at numerous possibilities for upcoming championship contests and tag team dynamics.
