This week’s episode of WWE Raw featured several significant moments, including the confirmed absence of a notable WWE star. Summerslam 2025 went down in history with Brock Lesnar’s comeback, Cody Rhodes reclaiming the undisputed WWE Championship, and Seth Rollins cashing in to become the World Heavyweight Champion. The aftermath of PLE offers fans a preview of upcoming storylines and possible returns.
One major storyline centers on Judgment Day, which has been prominent on Monday nights, despite Liv Morgan’s absence due to injury. The former Women’s World Champion suffered a shoulder injury during a match against Kairi Sane on the June 16 episode of Raw. While Morgan has been off TV, Roxanne Perez teamed up with Raquel Rodriguez as Tag Champions before dropping the titles to Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair at Summerslam. The faction remains in a delicate spot without its lead female star. Finn Balor recently provided an update on Morgan’s injury in an interview on Raw.
Although the initial prognosis suggested Morgan would be sidelined for three months, there’s speculation fans might see a new side of her upon return, given her rise as one of WWE’s top stars this past year. Cory Hays from Bodyslam revealed that prior to her injury, plans included a tag match featuring Liv and Dominik Mysterio versus Roxanne and Finn Balor, hinting at a potential double turn involving the Intercontinental Champion. The storyline twist remains plausible as Roxanne has convincingly filled Morgan’s spot and earned Raquel’s trust, with their tag match at SummerSlam adding depth to the angle.
Nikki Bella was expected to feud with Liv Morgan before the latter’s injury, with the two exchanging verbal jabs on Raw before the Evolution event on July 13. Nikki Bella, a WWE Hall of Famer, has recently suggested that with her return, Liv Morgan could shift to a babyface role. Given Nikki’s huge fan reaction and celebrity status—bolstered by her role in the film “Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo”—this turn could energize Liv’s character even more. On a related note, Dominik Mysterio’s recent character shift has seen him grow into a fan-favorite, despite being the villainous Intercontinental Champion.
Fan Take: Liv Morgan’s return and possible babyface turn could inject fresh energy into WWE’s women’s division, providing new rivalries and storylines for fans to enjoy. This development not only revitalizes her career but also underscores WWE’s ongoing commitment to evolving its talent and engaging the audience with dynamic character arcs.
