Monday, April 20, 2026

WrestleMania 42: Liv Morgan Highlights Wrestling’s Real Risks

WWE stars Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer, and Roxanne Perez were involved in a serious backstage incident before WrestleMania 42, which took place in Las Vegas. The event escalated when Vaquer attacked Morgan while she was speaking to Perez. Vaquer pushed Morgan into Perez and then threw her against a television.

Though it looked like a common scripted moment to build their rivalry over the Women’s World Championship, both Morgan and Perez ended up with noticeable bumps on their heads. Following the altercation, Morgan sustained a black eye after another attack from Vaquer on “Monday Night Raw.”

WWE star Alba Fyre, who performs on the SmackDown brand, highlighted that this incident shows the reality of professional wrestling. She remarked, “We do live stunts. You can’t rehearse for what we do,” emphasising the dangers involved in their performances. Fyre noted that the injuries sustained by Morgan and Perez illustrate how quickly things can go wrong.

Vaquer is currently in her first reign as women’s world champion after winning the title at Wrestlepalooza in November. Meanwhile, Morgan qualified to challenge Vaquer at WrestleMania after winning the women’s Royal Rumble match.

Vaquer is set to make her WrestleMania debut this Saturday, adding further anticipation to the event.

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altercation/ˌɔltərˈkeɪʃən/noun
a noisy or angry fight or argument

escalated/ˈɛskəˌleɪtɪd/verb
became worse or moved to greater intensity

rivalry/ˈraɪvəlri/noun
a long competition or fight between people

scripted/ˈskrɪptɪd/adjective
written or planned before it is performed

sustained/səˈsteɪnd/verb
received or had something bad, like injury

anticipation/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/noun
a feeling of excited waiting for something

How much do you know?

What event was taking place in Las Vegas when the backstage incident occurred?
WrestleMania 41
WrestleMania 42
Wrestlepalooza
Royal Rumble
Who attacked Liv Morgan during the backstage incident?
Alba Fyre
Roxanne Perez
Stephanie Vaquer
Becky Lynch
What title is Stephanie Vaquer the current champion of?
Divas Championship
Women’s World Championship
SmackDown Women's Championship
NXT Women's Championship
What injury did Morgan sustain after the attack on 'Monday Night Raw'?
Broken arm
Black eye
Concussion
Sprained ankle
What did Alba Fyre highlight about the nature of professional wrestling?
It's entirely scripted
It involves rehearsed stunts
It involves live stunts
It's always safe
At which event did Stephanie Vaquer win the women’s world championship?
WrestleMania
Royal Rumble
Wrestlepalooza
SummerSlam
Liv Morgan was speaking to Stephanie Vaquer when she was attacked.
Roxanne Perez was involved in the backstage incident.
Alba Fyre is a champion in the Raw brand.
Stephanie Vaquer is set to make her WrestleMania debut.
The backstage incident was a planned part of the storyline.
Liv Morgan qualified to challenge for the Women’s World Championship.
The backstage incident involved WWE stars Liv Morgan, Vaquer, and Roxanne Perez.
Alba Fyre noted that the injuries illustrate how quickly things can go .
Morgan sustained a black eye after an attack from Vaquer on ' Night Raw.'
Vaquer is currently in her first reign as women’s world .
Morgan qualified to challenge Vaquer at after winning the women's Royal Rumble match.
The backstage incident escalated when Vaquer attacked Morgan while she was speaking to .
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
altercation/ˌɔltərˈkeɪʃən/noun
a noisy or angry fight or argument
escalated/ˈɛskəˌleɪtɪd/verb
became worse or moved to greater intensity
rivalry/ˈraɪvəlri/noun
a long competition or fight between people
scripted/ˈskrɪptɪd/adjective
written or planned before it is performed
sustained/səˈsteɪnd/verb
received or had something bad, like injury
anticipation/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/noun
a feeling of excited waiting for something

How much do you know?

What event was taking place in Las Vegas when the backstage incident occurred?
WrestleMania 41
WrestleMania 42
Wrestlepalooza
Royal Rumble
Who attacked Liv Morgan during the backstage incident?
Alba Fyre
Roxanne Perez
Stephanie Vaquer
Becky Lynch
What title is Stephanie Vaquer the current champion of?
Divas Championship
Women’s World Championship
SmackDown Women's Championship
NXT Women's Championship
What injury did Morgan sustain after the attack on 'Monday Night Raw'?
Broken arm
Black eye
Concussion
Sprained ankle
What did Alba Fyre highlight about the nature of professional wrestling?
It's entirely scripted
It involves rehearsed stunts
It involves live stunts
It's always safe
At which event did Stephanie Vaquer win the women’s world championship?
WrestleMania
Royal Rumble
Wrestlepalooza
SummerSlam
Liv Morgan was speaking to Stephanie Vaquer when she was attacked.
Roxanne Perez was involved in the backstage incident.
Alba Fyre is a champion in the Raw brand.
Stephanie Vaquer is set to make her WrestleMania debut.
The backstage incident was a planned part of the storyline.
Liv Morgan qualified to challenge for the Women’s World Championship.
The backstage incident involved WWE stars Liv Morgan, Vaquer, and Roxanne Perez.
Alba Fyre noted that the injuries illustrate how quickly things can go .
Morgan sustained a black eye after an attack from Vaquer on ' Night Raw.'
Vaquer is currently in her first reign as women’s world .
Morgan qualified to challenge Vaquer at after winning the women's Royal Rumble match.
The backstage incident escalated when Vaquer attacked Morgan while she was speaking to .
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