Liv Dislocates Rhea’s Shoulder

One of the most dramatic and shocking moments of the WWE in recent years happened when Liv Morgan actually popped Rhea Ripley’s shoulder during a very crucial bout that has made waves in the women’s division. The event, which took place in front of the WWE audience, has not only taken Ripley out of the game but also impacted several changes that may dramatically shift the future paths of both wrestlers.

This is not the first time wrestlers get injured during a match, but the nature of this incident and the situation between Liv and Rhea have ignited a different discussion on how it would affect the WWE Women’s division in the future. Liv’s underdog story, which always defies the odds, is diametrical to Rhea Ripley’s dominant and ruthless character, and this particular chapter has set a new tone that will impact both competitors in the future.

The background of the rivalry building

It has been months since Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley have been building up their feud, and both women have shown themselves to be force to be reckoned with in WWE’s Women’s Division. Rhea Ripley, as a leader of The Judgment Day, became one of the most dangerous and dominant wrestlers of the ring. During her time as the WWE Women’s World Champion, she has demonstrated her physical power, authority, and lack of ethics in order to protect her championship belt.

Ripley is one of the most prominent WWE women’s wrestlers, and she has claimed the titles by defeating the best WWE female wrestlers, including Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Bianca Belair. Her partnership with Damian Priest, Finn Balor, and Dominik Mysterio has further intensified her visibility, mainly because she rises not only in terms of ring authority but also as a top WWE political figure.

On the other hand, Liv Morgan has had a very different journey to WWE, and this sparked the interest of the audience. Hailed as the tough girl, Liv has had to struggle hard in order to make herself a contender for the top show. Morgan has had her share of misfortunes and accidents during her wrestling career, but she remains a darling of fans because of her resilience as well as her capacity to produce upsets. Her WWE career became more intense when she successfully captured the Money in the Bank contract in 2022 and cashed in the same to defeat Charlotte to clinch the SmackDown Women’s Championship, thus showing her ability to compete with the elite wrestlers.

But when Rhea Ripley turned her attention towards Liv, a battle of different perspectives, approaches, and characters kicked off, which led to the most intense feud in recent history.

The Match: Frequency and Importance

The bout that saw Rhea Ripley suffer a dislocated shoulder was touted as being a high-anticipation clash between two of WWE’s leading talents. It was high stakes in the sense that both women were fighting not only for the bragging rights but also to make a statement about who is really the boss in the WWE women’s division.

In fact, it was from the beginning of the match that it was apparent that this was not going to be just any other duel. Liv Morgan had her hands full with Rhea Ripley, who started the match with the same ferocious attitude as always. In the initial rounds, Ripley dominated the match, and she even managed to throw Liv around the ring and batter her with a series of powerful blows and slams.

As usual, however, Liv did not let herself be overtaken. Although she was not as physically strong as Ripley, she relied on her quickness to dodge the blows that were being dealt to her. Several times she was able to turn the tide against Rhea and connect with the setting of the ObLIVion and an amazing springboard facebuster. Still, every time it appeared that Liv had begun to overpower her opponent, Ripley would silence her with her brute force.

The fans got fully engaged in the match and witnessed the underdog personality of Liv Morgan against the invincible Rhea Ripley. And as the match went on, it was apparent to see that this was more than just a victory or a defeat; it was about establishing dominance of who the better player was.

The Moment of Injury: Liv Morgan put Rhea Ripley’s shoulder out of its socket during a segment on Raw.

The climax of the match, which was very surprising in nature, occurred after a significant moment in the match. Liv, who was subjected to another round of offense by Ripley, got an opportunity when she counterone of Ripley’s powerbomb moves. With great speed, Morgan turned mid-air and locked her arm around the neck of her opponent and applied pressure on the opponent’s arm. It was a surprise to Rhea, and Liv pulled on Ripley’s arm hard enough to try to make her give up.

That’s when Liv used more force than she needed to, and Rhea’s shoulder dislocated with the sound of a wet pop. As soon as the referee signaled that he had seen enough, Ripley winced in pain and grabbed her shoulder before the match was halted. Liv’s face showed the expressions of surprise and worry, and it was apparent that the knockdown was not in the script.

The medical team immediately ran to the ring to tend to Ripley, and after some time it was clear that Ripley had injured her shoulder and had to be dislocated. However much Rhea tried to fight on and continue with the match, the referee ordered for the bell to be rung, and thus Liv Morgan was awarded the victory due to Rhea’s inability to carry on with the match.

The Aftermath: Consequences and Aftermath

The consequences of the match were even seen during the stages of the fight and during the scenes that took place behind the scenes. Hurt and frustrated, Liv Morgan went to attend to Rhea Ripley before WWE medical personnel could lead her out of the ring. Ripley, in obvious discomfort and irritation, dismissed Liv’s gesture of concern, much to the escalation of their conflict.

This will cause a stir in WWE since it is unclear whether Ripley will still be the holder of the Women’s World Championship. Ripley is the only person holding the title in the company, and if she gets incapacitated and forced to take time off to recover, the company will be faced with the decision of either stripping her of the title while she is recovering or allowing her to keep the title despite being incapacitated. It also creates possibilities for other contenders to compete for the women’s title, such as Liv Morgan.

What’s in Store for Liv Morgan?

As for Liv Morgan, the win over Rhea Ripley is definitely a mixed blessing. On the one hand, she showed that she could go toe to toe with one of WWE’s greatest forces and got a victory. On the other hand, the circumstances of the victory, which stem from an injury of the opponent rather than a proper pin or submission, have made her feel a little bit of both—happy and sad.

Liv Morgan is a fan favorite due to her underdog persona, and she will surely get further relevance after the defeat of Ripley. Should Rhea be stripped of the Women’s World Championship, Liv should be among the favorites for the belt, especially given her performance and fans.

However, the recent event also leads to certain questions about whether Liv can cope with the level of a top star in the division. It must be noted that critics will say that her passion and resilience are undeniable, but the injury to Rhea Ripley could easily be seen as a fluke by some of the fans, and this may hinder Liv going forward.

Possible Storlines for Liv Morgan

What this victory means for Liv Morgan is that the WWE creative team now has several ways to approach her character. One of such opportunities is that Liv could develop the injury storyline further—either Liv will play the role of a guilty underdog who feels sorry about what happened or the show will change Liv’s character a little and show that she is ready to use the victory over Ripley to the fullest.

It is safe to assume that Liv and Rhea’s rivalry will resume when Ripley is back; the latter could be the most passionate RNR feud I have ever witnessed. One of the storylines that could be developed is Rhea using Liv’s part in causing Ripley’s injury as a reason to start a brutal fight and finish the score between the two women.

Still, another possible scenario for Liv is a run at the Women’s World Championship. In the case where Rhea Ripley is unable to defend her title, a tournament or a multi-woman match to find the new champion may be up next. The victory Liv had over Ripley is a good reason enough to include her in any championship scene, and it would be a progression of her career.

The Effects on the Future of Rhea Ripley

The injury to Rhea Ripley is quite a loss to the women’s division. Ripley has been one of WWE’s most dominating champions, and she has been instrumental in the women’s division, and her loss will be felt greatly. It could also slow her down, especially if the accident leads to her losing the Women’s World Championship.

Nevertheless, the strength and endurance of Ripley have become legendary. More than likely, Ripley will be back and better than ever. As soon as Ripley is cleared to compete, there’s no doubt she’ll want to get her hands on Liv Morgan for the injury, thus giving us the highly anticipated rematch.

The injury also creates new aspects to Ripley’s character as well for her to develop as a character in the movie. If Ripley comes back and she is able to be even more brutal and cold-blooded, then she could be even more feared by her peers and fans alike as she returns to WWE.

Conclusion: A Turning Point in WWE’s Women Division

The Angle of Liv Morgan’s infamy or the shoulder dislocation of Rhea Ripley during the women’s wrestle pay-per-view is an incident that has a long way of affecting the WWE’s women’s division as well as the two wrestlers. Liv has achieved a major goal in the show; however, it is not without its issues that Liv is going to have to deal with. It is a misfortune for Rhea that she is injured, but her desire to come back to the next match will result in a spectacular performance.

As the WWE Universe watches these developments unfold, one thing is clear: Given the fact that the feud between Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley is still very much alive, their next clash may produce one of the most passionate and physical bouts in the history of WWE.