WWE Stars Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez Evaluated for Concussions After Scary Raw Collision

Incident raises concerns about WrestleMania 42 match between Morgan and Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:13am

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During a backstage segment on Monday Night Raw in Houston, Liv Morgan was ambushed by Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer, causing Morgan and Roxanne Perez to collide hard and fall to the floor. Both wrestlers are now being evaluated for potential concussions, putting Morgan's upcoming WrestleMania 42 title match against Vaquer in jeopardy.

Why it matters

Liv Morgan has been working towards this WrestleMania title shot for over a decade, and the incident raises serious concerns about her ability to compete at the biggest event of the year. Any head injuries could force WWE to postpone or cancel the highly anticipated championship match.

The details

During a backstage segment, Stephanie Vaquer ambushed Liv Morgan, causing her and Roxanne Perez to collide hard and fall to the concrete floor. The impact was severe enough that both wrestlers are now in concussion protocol and being monitored by medical staff.

  • The incident occurred during Monday Night Raw on April 7, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
  • WrestleMania 42, where Morgan was scheduled to challenge Vaquer for the Women's World Championship, is less than two weeks away.

The players

Liv Morgan

A 10-year WWE veteran who recently won the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble, earning a title shot at WrestleMania 42 against Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer.

Roxanne Perez

A rising WWE star who recently returned to action after missing time due to a benign cyst removal.

Stephanie Vaquer

The current WWE Women's World Champion who attacked Liv Morgan from behind, causing the collision with Roxanne Perez.

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What they’re saying

“Both Liv and Roxanne in concussion protocol after they clonked skulls HARD when Stephanie jumped Liv from behind. Hopefully we didn't just witness a disaster affecting WrestleMania.”

— Bryan Alvarez, Wrestling Observer reporter

What’s next

WWE officials will continue to monitor the condition of Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez over the next two weeks leading up to WrestleMania 42. If either wrestler is unable to compete, it could force major changes to the event's card.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the risks and unpredictability of professional wrestling, even in the lead-up to the industry's biggest annual event. It also underscores the importance of wrestler safety and the need for thorough medical evaluations, especially when it comes to potential head injuries.