Liv Morgan Wins Women's Title at WrestleMania 42

Liv Morgan defeats Stephanie Vaquer with help from Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:52am

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In a highly anticipated match at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer to become a three-time Women's World Champion. Morgan was able to take advantage of outside interference from Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez to overcome Vaquer and capture the title on the grandest stage of them all.

Why it matters

Liv Morgan's victory marks her return to the top of the women's division after a long absence due to injury. Her win over the dominant Stephanie Vaquer is seen as a major upset and a testament to Morgan's resilience and determination to regain the championship.

The details

The match between Morgan and Vaquer had been building for weeks, with the two exchanging blows and backstage incidents. At one point, Vaquer delivered a head bump to Morgan in a backstage segment. But at WrestleMania, Morgan was able to overcome Vaquer with the help of Perez and Rodriguez, who provided the outside interference Morgan needed to take advantage and become champion once again.

  • Liv Morgan last won the Women's World Championship at the King and Queen of the Ring in May 2024, holding it until January 6, 2025 when she lost it to Rhea Ripley.
  • Morgan made her return at Survivor Series: WarGames after being sidelined due to injury.
  • Morgan won the women's Royal Rumble match, earning her a title shot at WrestleMania 42.

The players

Liv Morgan

A professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where she is a three-time Women's World Champion.

Stephanie Vaquer

A professional wrestler who has been a dominant force in the women's division and was the reigning Women's World Champion heading into WrestleMania 42.

Roxanne Perez

A professional wrestler who provided outside interference to help Liv Morgan defeat Stephanie Vaquer at WrestleMania 42.

Raquel Rodriguez

A professional wrestler who also provided outside interference to help Liv Morgan defeat Stephanie Vaquer at WrestleMania 42.

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What they’re saying

“This win means everything to me. I've worked so hard to get back to the top and I'm not going to let anyone take this title away from me again.”

— Liv Morgan

“I'm disappointed that I couldn't retain my title, but Liv Morgan earned this victory. She had help, but she still got the job done on the biggest stage.”

— Stephanie Vaquer

What’s next

Liv Morgan will now look to defend her newly won Women's World Championship against a number of top contenders in the coming months.

The takeaway

Liv Morgan's victory at WrestleMania 42 marks her triumphant return to the top of the women's division after a long absence. Her ability to overcome the dominant Stephanie Vaquer with the help of her allies shows her resilience and determination to regain the championship she once held.