Liv Morgan Retains Women's World Title After Chaotic

Liv Morgan remains the WWE Women's World Champion after a chaotic title defense against Stephanie Vaquer on the September 7 episode of RAW. The victory was secured only after significant interference from her Judgment Day allies, continuing a turbulent period for the champion that includes a major fan impersonation scandal and candid comments about her public persona.

Morgan's title reign survived a fierce challenge from Stephanie Vaquer in a WrestleMania 42 rematch. Vaquer appeared to have the match won after delivering her Angel's Wings Codebreaker finisher. The finish was thrown into chaos when Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez of The Judgment Day interfered at ringside. After both were ejected, Perez slipped the championship belt to Morgan. With the referee distracted, Morgan struck Vaquer with the belt and followed with her Oblivion finisher to get the pinfall. The win keeps Morgan's reign intact but leaves the legitimacy of her victory in serious question.

This successful defense comes just days after a surprising loss. At a live event in Santiago, Chile on September 12, Morgan shockingly dropped the Women's World Championship to Vaquer in a non-televised match. The title change was quickly reversed on television, re-establishing Morgan as champion.

Morgan's name has been used in a disturbing fan scam. A victim recently claimed that a group of people pretending to be Morgan and other WWE employees robbed him of $35,500 over three years. The scammers allegedly used multiple phone numbers and fabricated meet-and-greet opportunities to extract money. In a separate claim, another individual said he was scammed out of $104,000 by someone impersonating Morgan. The impersonators reportedly requested funds for everyday expenses and fake emergencies. The victim even traveled to Orlando believing he was dealing with legitimate WWE representatives. Morgan has previously cautioned fans about fake social media accounts bearing her name.

In a recent interview with Complex, Morgan addressed one of the most persistent fan theories about her personal life. She laughed off the speculation with her typical candor. "I feel like the only one that I could really think of is, I think the internet thinks I'm like a lesbian," Morgan said. She acknowledged the unique reality of having millions of fans constantly dissecting her every move, both in character and out of it.

Morgan also revealed a little-known fact about herself in a separate conversation with IGN. She is an ordained minister and is legally able to perform marriage ceremonies. "I can marry you," Morgan stated. "So, if you want to get married, you can hit your girl up and I will decide if I want to take you up on that offer."

Morgan's influence extends beyond her own storylines. Fellow WWE star Zoey Serrano recently recalled how Morgan encouraged her to develop a new character. In early 2025, Serrano began pitching a modern version of the classic "Right to Censor" gimmick on social media, where she would censor photos of other women's wrestlers. Serrano said Morgan pulled her aside and told her, "you really just need a character and I feel like this is the route for you." Morgan gave Serrano permission to use her image for the first post, providing a significant boost of confidence for the developing talent.

When asked to name her favorite crowd reaction, Morgan pointed to SummerSlam 2024. That was the event where her on-screen boyfriend, Dominik Mysterio, turned on Rhea Ripley to help Morgan retain the Women's World Championship. "Dominik picks me up with his gentle, manly hands and grabs my face and kisses me. Are you kidding me?" Morgan recalled. She described the audience's polarized response as "iconic," noting that even Stephanie McMahon was visibly reacting in the crowd.

• KEY TAKEAWAYS: Liv Morgan retained her title on September 7 with help from The Judgment Day. A fan was scammed out of $35,500 by impersonators using Morgan's name. Morgan revealed she is an ordained minister. She cited SummerSlam 2024 as her favorite WWE crowd moment.