3 Things Liv Morgan could do on the first WWE SmackDown after Royal Rumble 2026

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That said, let’s look at three things Liv Morgan could do on the first WWE SmackDown after Royal Rumble 2026:

#3. Call out Jade Cargill

The most natural step for Morgan on SmackDown would be to put the WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill on notice. The Storm won the title in November and has yet to defend it.

The Miracle Kid could remind everyone that she has already pinned The Storm in March last year, and tease picking Cargill as her opponent for WrestleMania 42.

#2. A heated confrontation with Jordynne Grace

Jordynne Grace recently moved to SmackDown and immediately set her sights on the WWE Women’s Championship. The Juggernaut and Jade Cargill have been trading both verbal and physical blows, but they have yet to lock horns.

If The Miracle Kid comes out on SmackDown to call out The Storm, Grace could interrupt her instead, claiming that she would become champion before WrestleMania 42.

#1. Liv Morgan could face Tiffany Stratton on SmackDown

Tiffany Stratton returned last weekend during the Women’s Royal Rumble Match to a huge ovation from the crowd in Riyadh. The Buff Barbie made it to the final two before being eliminated by Liv Morgan.

During Morgan’s SmackDown appearance, Stratton could come out and call the Judgment Day member’s win a fluke. The confrontation could turn physical, potentially leading to Nick Aldis announcing a singles match between the two. The bout could be disrupted by Jade Cargill, who may take out both and stand tall.

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