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WWE's Liv Morgan Injured Ahead of WrestleMania 42

4/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Liv Morgan, WWE star, suffered a head injury during Monday Night Raw when Stephanie Vaquer, WWE wrestler, ambushed her and pushed her into Roxanne Perez, WWE wrestler.
The incident triggered concussion protocols for both Morgan and Perez.
The incident occurred just days before WrestleMania 42, where Morgan will challenge Vaquer for the Women's World Championship.
Health concerns have arisen, but WrestleMania remains scheduled for April 18-19 in Las Vegas.

History

Historical Context

The NFL began addressing concussion risks in 2011 by implementing strict protocols, resulting in a 30% reduction in concussion-related injuries. This initiative followed years of criticism regarding player safety and long-term brain health, particularly after studies linked repeated head trauma to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Similarly, Liv Morgan's recent injury in WWE underscores ongoing health concerns in professional wrestling as the industry prepares for WrestleMania 42.

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Story summary

Liv Morgan, WWE star, suffered a head injury during Monday Night Raw when Stephanie Vaquer, WWE wrestler, ambushed her and pushed her into Roxanne Perez, WWE wrestler.
The incident triggered concussion protocols for both Morgan and Perez.
The incident occurred just days before WrestleMania 42, where Morgan will challenge Vaquer for the Women's World Championship.
Health concerns have arisen, but WrestleMania remains scheduled for April 18-19 in Las Vegas.

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