Former Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan faced a tough defeat in the women’s Elimination Chamber match at WWE’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event in Toronto on Saturday night. Despite the loss, Morgan showcased her resilience and dedication to her craft by sharing a photo of her battle scars on social media.
Taking to Twitter earlier today, Morgan posted a photo of herself covered in welts and bruises, a testament to the physical toll of the grueling match. She captioned the photo with, “I loved it.” This statement reflects her passion for wrestling and her willingness to endure pain to create memorable moments for the fans.
In a recent interview, Morgan opened up about her mindset going into the match. She revealed that she was fully committed to making the most of the opportunity, even if it meant taking significant physical punishment. “If I’m not going to win the Rumble and I’m not going to be an Iron Man — I didn’t expect to win, but I would have liked to last like 30 minutes just so it gives me something, but if I’m not in line for either of those things, how can I make a moment?” Morgan explained.
She also shared a behind-the-scenes story about collaborating with John Cena and Hornswoggle to create a memorable moment during the match. “When they were laying it out, it was kind of left to myself, Cena, and Swoggle to put together. I can’t remember if it was John or Swoggle who asked if I would be cool if Swoggle gave me the AA as well. I was like, ‘Yeah, that’s no problem.’ ‘You sure?’ ‘Yeah, no problem,’” Morgan recalled.
Morgan’s willingness to go above and beyond to sell the moment, including taking an Attitude Adjustment (AA) from Hornswoggle, highlights her dedication to the craft. “I wanted to make a moment. Hornswoggle is a friend of mine and John Cena is the biggest star in the company. It was pretty easy for me to do. I had no ego about it at all,” she added.
X-Pac Praises Triple H’s Leadership
During a recent appearance on the “No-Contest Wrestling” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Sean “X-Pac” Waltman shared his thoughts on Triple H and Shawn Michaels’ current leadership roles in WWE and NXT. X-Pac expressed his belief that not many people are better at playing the long game than WWE Chief Creative Officer Triple H.
“Paul is a guy that, not many people are better at playing the long game than Paul [Levesque] is. He has a destination point and a goal and he sees where it’s at. Getting through the shit that he had to go through was the past to get there. It’s just like all the crazy stuff with Vince coming back and Paul being gone. He just stayed the course. Now, he’s the f***ing man,” X-Pac said.
When asked if he ever envisioned Triple H in this role, X-Pac responded, “I totally envisioned it. Absolutely. Without a doubt. More so after DX. Not in the early car rides. Not before we all left and went (to WCW). It was obvious to me when I came back where he was going eventually, at some point. When we were doing DX, he was already really involved then in creative and had Vince’s [Vince McMahon] ear and Vince’s confidence.”
X-Pac’s comments highlight the respect and admiration that Triple H commands within the wrestling community. His ability to navigate the complexities of WWE’s creative landscape and his long-term vision for the company have solidified his position as one of the most influential figures in professional wrestling today.
As Liv Morgan continues to recover from her Elimination Chamber battle scars, fans can appreciate her dedication and passion for the sport. Meanwhile, Triple H’s leadership continues to shape the future of WWE, earning praise from industry veterans like X-Pac.