Liv Morgan made a highly anticipated comeback to WWE at Survivor Series: War Games, aiding Dominik Mysterio in reclaiming the Intercontinental Championship from John Cena. The former Women’s World Champion had been sidelined since June due to a shoulder injury but surprised fans with her return at Petco Park in San Diego, California.
At first, it seemed Liv might turn into a hero by attacking Dom and embracing Cena, but she shocked everyone by suddenly kicking Cena low during the hug. This allowed "Daddy Dom" to secure the pinfall victory with a frog splash. As Liv and Dominik celebrated him becoming a two-time Intercontinental Champion, another major figure in the women’s division also made a notable return ahead of the Road to WrestleMania 42, sparking huge enthusiasm among fans.
Fans in California and beyond reacted excitedly, with one expressing surprise at the crowd’s wild response: “What generational pop for Liv Morgan, damn!!!” Supporters noticed strong parallels between Liv’s heel turn and John Cena’s own past transformation. Comments included, "Liv is actually like minus Cena," and "Liv Morgan gave John Cena the same look she gave Cody Rhodes." Many fans were thrilled to see her back, calling her an icon and expressing how much they had missed her.
Contrary to earlier expectations that Liv would return at January’s Royal Rumble, she made a swift comeback, celebrating with Dominik as fireworks lit up to mark the title change.
Triple H also commented on the dramatic moments involving Liv’s return and Dominik’s victory, acknowledging Cena’s final pay-per-view match was full of surprises, including Dominik’s clever fake injury. Despite interference attempts from Finn Balor and J.D. McDonagh and the success of finishing moves on opponents by Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez, Dom’s win came with Liv’s decisive help, ending Cena’s brief Intercontinental Championship reign as he heads toward retirement without a title win.
On social media, Triple H praised Dominik’s achievement and Liv’s impact, calling it “the biggest win of his life against the greatest player of all time… with Liv Morgan by his side.”
Liv’s return comes at a pivotal moment, especially as Judgment Day seems to falter and tensions rise between Dom and Finn. She is likely to aim for further championship success, possibly targeting the Women’s World Title again.
Fan Take: Liv Morgan’s unexpected and impactful return injects fresh excitement into WWE, promising new rivalries and storylines that will captivate fans leading into WrestleMania. Her alignment with Dominik Mysterio hints at evolving dynamics within the roster, making this a significant moment that could reshape women’s and intercontinental divisions alike.
