Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez Enter Concussion Protocol After WWE Raw Incident

Concerns emerge over potential WrestleMania implications for both competitors

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:40pm

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Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez were reportedly placed into concussion protocol following a heavy collision during a backstage segment on WWE Raw. The incident occurred when Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer launched an unexpected attack on Morgan, forcing her into Perez and resulting in the two competitors' heads violently colliding. Both Morgan and Perez were then further involved in the chaotic aftermath, raising concerns about their status heading into WrestleMania 42.

Why it matters

This incident comes at a critical time for both Morgan and Perez, with Morgan set to challenge Vaquer for the Women's World Championship at WrestleMania and Perez just recently returning to WWE programming after undergoing surgery. Any confirmed injuries could have major implications for the planned WrestleMania match and the overall women's division heading into the biggest event of the year.

The details

The collision occurred when Vaquer attacked Morgan from behind during a backstage segment, causing Morgan to be thrown forward into Perez. The impact of the two competitors' heads crashing together was significant, with both then being further involved in the aftermath as Morgan was thrown into a nearby television set. Wrestling journalist Bryan Alvarez reported that both Morgan and Perez were immediately placed into concussion protocol following the incident.

  • The incident took place during a backstage segment on the April 6, 2026 episode of WWE Raw.
  • WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18-19, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

The players

Liv Morgan

A professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where she is the reigning Women's World Champion and is scheduled to defend her title against Stephanie Vaquer at WrestleMania 42.

Roxanne Perez

A professional wrestler who recently returned to WWE programming after undergoing surgery to remove a benign growth. She was involved in the incident with Liv Morgan on WWE Raw.

Stephanie Vaquer

The current WWE Women's World Champion, who launched the unexpected attack on Liv Morgan that led to the collision with Roxanne Perez.

Bryan Alvarez

A professional wrestling journalist who reported on the incident and the subsequent placement of Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez into concussion protocol.

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What they’re saying

“There is concern the situation could have serious consequences so close to WrestleMania.”

— Bryan Alvarez, Wrestling Journalist

What’s next

WWE has yet to release an official update on the conditions of Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez, and it remains to be seen how this incident will impact their respective WrestleMania plans.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the risks and potential consequences that professional wrestlers face, especially in the lead-up to major events like WrestleMania. The health and safety of the performers must remain a top priority, and any confirmed injuries could have significant implications for the planned matches and the overall women's division heading into WWE's biggest show of the year.