Liv Morgan shares origin of her joking 'Oprah' ring name pitch
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Liv Morgan discussed her unconventional pitch for a WWE ring name during an interview on "The Early Bird Special". Frustrated with continuous rejections during the naming process, she jokingly suggested using 'Oprah'. Though WWE did not consider the name, it has become a light-hearted joke within the organization. Morgan also spoke about her preparation for her song, "Trouble," ahead of her live entrance at WrestleMania 42.
- •Morgan was given a choice between 'Liv Morgan' or 'Liv Gallow'.
- •She jokingly pitched 'Oprah' when other suggestions were rejected.
- •The name became a running joke among WWE staff.
- •Morgan underwent a three-day boot camp for her WrestleMania entrance performance.
- 5:00 PMWrestling Inc — Liv Morgan Explains How She Accidentally Pitched WWE On Using Oprah As Her Ring Name
"Liv Morgan is still haunted by her pitch for her WWE name.
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