Liv Morgan Retains WWE Women’s World Title at SummerSlam

WWE originally planned for IYO SKY to capture the Women’s World Championship at SummerSlam, according to an internal report. The plan was changed at the last minute, and Liv Morgan defeated IYO SKY to retain the title on the event’s first night in Minneapolis.

Following the match, WWE storylines continued on the August 3 episode of Raw. Morgan, accompanied by Judgment Day members Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodríguez, claimed she would remain champion. Becky Lynch returned to confront Morgan, warning her about a prolonged title‑defence gap, while Stephanie Vaquer also made her comeback, leading to a brief stare‑down and a chaotic three‑on‑one encounter that ended in a disqualification.

The revelations highlight a significant creative shift within WWE’s women’s division, altering the anticipated championship trajectory that had been discussed for weeks before the event.