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Liv Morgan retains title at SummerSlam, Rhea Ripley sidelined by injury

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:02 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Liv Morgan retains title at SummerSlam, Rhea Ripley sidelined by injury

Summary

Liv Morgan successfully defended her Women's World Championship against IYO SKY during the opening match at WWE SummerSlam 2026. Despite criticism for not defending her title since WrestleMania 42, Morgan secured the win, affirming her status as a top star alongside Rhea Ripley. Ripley, currently sidelined with a slight meniscus tear, will not defend her WWE Women's Championship, leading to an interim title being contested in a five-woman ladder match on Sunday night. This interim title was confirmed ahead of the event by Adam Pearce on social media.

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Key Details

•Liv Morgan defends Women's World Championship against IYO SKY at SummerSlam.
•Morgan's title defense follows a 100-day gap since her last match.
•Rhea Ripley is sidelined with a slight meniscus tear.
•An interim women's championship will be contested in a ladder match.
•Adam Pearce announced the ladder match on social media before the event.

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8:02 PMWrestling Inc — Dave Meltzer Explains Rhea Ripley And Liv Morgan's Dominance Over WWE

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Dave Meltzer explained WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley and Women's World Champion Liv Morgan's dominance over the women's division in WWE.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth)

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