Liv Morgan Wins Royal Rumble, Challenges Stephanie Vaquer for Women's World Championship

Riyadh Victory Secures WrestleMania 42 Title Shot

On January 31, 2026, Liv Morgan emerged victorious from the 30-woman Royal Rumble match, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This significant win granted Morgan a guaranteed championship opportunity at WrestleMania 42, scheduled to be held in Las Vegas.

Liv Morgan triumphed at the Royal Rumble on January 31, 2026, securing her spot at WrestleMania 42 where she will challenge Stephanie Vaquer for the women's world championship.

The Championship Challenge Announcement

Following her Royal Rumble win, Morgan initially stated she would take her time before deciding which champion to challenge. She also confirmed that The Judgment Day, a group she is closely associated with, would be involved in her decision-making process.

Morgan subsequently made appearances on both Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown. Her highly anticipated championship challenge was publicly announced during a segment on Monday Night Raw in Atlanta. Stephanie Vaquer, the reigning women's world champion, and Jade Cargill were both present for this pivotal announcement. Morgan declared her intent to challenge Stephanie Vaquer for the women's world championship. Immediately following her declaration, Morgan engaged Vaquer by striking her with a microphone and then stood over her while holding the championship title.

"Morgan declared her intent to challenge Stephanie Vaquer for the women's world championship."

Related Rivalries and Upcoming Bouts

Raquel Rodriguez, who was eliminated by Liv Morgan during the Royal Rumble match, is scheduled to challenge Stephanie Vaquer for the women's world championship in a Street Fight on an upcoming episode of Monday Night Raw. Morgan stated that despite eliminating Rodriguez from the Royal Rumble, there were no reported issues between them, and both would continue to support each other.

Additionally, the winner of an upcoming women's Elimination Chamber match is slated to compete against Jade Cargill in Las Vegas.