WWE’s decision to cut back on house shows in early 2025 was met with praise from talent—but now, Liv Morgan’s real injury on RAW has reopened the conversation about whether that decision is hurting the roster more than helping.

Morgan suffered a dislocated shoulder during her June 16 match against Kairi Sane, forcing WWE to pull her mid-match. Ringside News confirmed the injury was completely legitimate and not storyline-related. WWE medical staff evaluated her backstage, and the company is now waiting to learn the severity. Recovery could be as short as a few weeks—or as long as four months.

The injury couldn’t have come at a worse time. Morgan was reportedly set to start a major program with Nikki Bella ahead of WWE Evolution, and those plans are now in serious limbo.

As fans debated the physical risks of ring rust, former WWE announcer Jonathan Coachman jumped in with his take—and didn’t hold back. From the airport en route to PFL, Coachman posted a video on Twitter directly linking WWE’s limited house show schedule to increased injury risks.

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“Liv injury brings up exactly what we talked about yesterday. Lack of house show = possible injury because your cardio can’t possibly be top shelf AND it limits the amount you can do in a match. Body not used to non-stop bumping.”

In the video, Coachman expanded on the idea, comparing pro wrestling to traditional sports and explaining why consistent in-ring action matters more than people think.

“You’re not going to do house shows and your body is not used to bumping four or five days a week and you are not going to train at the Performance Center. You are opening yourself up to injuries.”

“And I’m not saying that Liv last night—it was a freak deal, I get that. But when you’re not working matches over and over and over, even if you’re a veteran, you’re going to run into that.”

He pointed out that the absence of regular reps in the ring mirrors the danger of being underprepared in pro sports.

“If you’re playing basketball, if you’re playing football and you don’t play every single week and then you go out there and you’re wanted to play a full game, what’s going to happen? If you’re in the NBA, you’re not practicing—are you going to be in good enough shape? It’s the same thing in wrestling.”

Coachman proposed a simple fix: don’t bring back the full touring grind, but do bring back a handful of non-televised shows to help keep talent sharp.

“They need to rethink the house show situation and throw maybe 3 or 4 shows a month.”

The debate is far from settled. WWE originally halted live events outside of TV tapings in January, with the European tour in March marking the official return of house shows. While the lighter schedule gave talent a much-needed break, Liv’s injury may force WWE to reconsider how they prepare talent physically for TV matches.

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Felix Upton has over 15 years of experience in media and wrestling journalism. His work at Ringside News blends speed, accuracy, and industry insight.

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