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Rhea Ripley stunned fans with her announcement last week on WWE RAW when she confirmed suffering from a reported shoulder injury. As a result, Mami was forced to vacate the title. However, before she could leave the show, Liv Morgan saw an opportunity to add to Rhea Ripley's misery by mocking the end of her championship reign.
This week, WWE confirmed a massive Battle Royal to crown the next Women's World Championship. Liv Morgan is the top favorite to win the title on WWE RAW, but she may be looking at taking more than just the gold.
Here are five signs hinting at Liv Morgan potentially looking to replace Rhea Ripley in The Judgment Day:
#1 Liv Morgan promised Rhea Ripley she would take everything from her
Morgan repeatedly asserted that she intends to take away "everything" from Rhea Ripley. While she could start with the Women's World Championship, taking over the Judgment Day is bound to sting more. Watching her family replace her with the person responsible for putting The Nightmare on the shelf will rub salt into Rhea Ripley's wounds.
The former women's champion could exploit Rhea Ripley's absence on WWE RAW to try and win over the Judgment Day. The group wouldn't be forgiving, but seeing her pull off crafty maneuvers to establish herself further as a sinister heel will be interesting.
#2 Liv Morgan toys with a dominant heel faction
There is no denying that Rhea Ripley's absence from WWE RAW will impact The Judgment Day. We've already seen slight tension between Finn Balor and Damian Priest, and the latter has always had a conflict with Rhea Ripley over the leadership of the group.
Even if Morgan forces herself into The Judgment Day segments, she will have plenty of opportunities to drive a wedge. While replacing Rhea Ripley in her faction would be painful for Mami, watching her rival tear apart her group would take it a step further in the storyline.
#3 WWE was moving closer to Rhea Ripley's exit from The Judgment Day
Rhea Ripley was widely dubbed a top babyface on WWE RAW despite her booking as one of the savage heels in the women's division. Although it wasn't explicitly said, Ripley was regarded as the leader of The Judgment Day. However, that was always a cause of friction between her and Damian Priest.
It appears that WWE was slowly heading towards The Judgment Day's implosion, with Mami parting ways with the group. Liv Morgan can push the agenda further by manipulating the situation and setting up Rhea Ripley's exit from the group.
#4 Tension among The Judgment Day members on WWE RAW
It is worth noting that Damian Priest lost the Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania before winning the World Heavyweight Championship. Last week on WWE RAW, Finn Balor wanted them to focus on getting their hands back on the tag team gold. However, Priest urged his partner to focus on his match instead.
Balor may be one of the first to take issue with Damian Priest forcing his leadership, leaving the group vulnerable. Liv Morgan could exploit the growing tension to add herself to the group by blindsiding Priest, setting up the latter's face turn on WWE RAW.
#5 Rhea Ripley to potentially return as top babyface
According to recent backstage reports, Rhea Ripley is likely to stay away from television for a few months. She is expected to return at SummerSlam, where the former champion is bound to walk out to a thunderous pop. It is likely that Rhea Ripley will return as a top babyface before she goes after the title she never lost.
Using Liv Morgan as a catalyst for The Judgment Day's split will set the stage for a mega babyface return. Morgan will also earn points as a massive heel within a short span with this booking direction, giving us a story to remember for the ages.
