Born Gionna Jene Daddio, Liv Morgan was born on June 8, 1994, in Morristown, New Jersey, and raised in Elmwood Park. Being from a huge family with four older brothers and an older sister, Morgan's life growing up had a touch of tragedy and resilience. Her father passed away when she was young, and she was raised by her mother. Despite these odds, Morgan sought consolation in professional wrestling; thus, she used to wrestle frequently with her siblings in the backyard, emulating the likes of Lita.
Before joining WWE, Morgan was a waitress and modeled for Hooters, where she met her former partner, Enzo Amore. Amore took her to the wrestling gym, and the introduction to the sport would change her life. She was discovered by WWE in 2014 from Joe DeFranco's gym in Wyckoff, New Jersey.
CAPTION:It all began with a side gig at Hooters—Liv Morgan's passion for wrestling was only just getting started. SOURCE: Pinterest This was the moment that would launch her from her ho-hum job into a career in the high-octane world of professional wrestling.
Morgan joined WWE in 2014 and was sent to the WWE Performance Center. She made her TV debut on NXT under the ring name "Marley," which later changed to Liv Morgan. While at NXT, she was part of a battle royal that determined the number one contender for Bayley's NXT Women's Championship and received her first televised singles win over Aliyah.
The feud with the duo known as The Iconic Duo, Billie Kay, and Peyton Royce, developed and built on her character to an even further success breeds their will to succeed.
In 2017, Morgan was called up to the main roster. She formed the infamous stable The Riott Squad with Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan. Oh, their main roster debut on November 21, 2017, was explosive. They brought a chaotic and raw aggression type into SmackDown by attacking some of the top ladies at the time.
CAPTION: Breaking the rules, creating chaos—The Riott Squad proved that anarchy was the ultimate power in WWE. SOURCE: Pinterest The intense matches with some major feuds for The Riott Squad against power teams like The Bella Twins and Naomi made them quite formidable in the WWE.
Following the disbandment of The Riott Squad in 2019, Morgan pursued a solo career, briefly reuniting with Ruby Riott before resuming singles competition after Riott's release in 2021. After being drafted to the SmackDown brand during the 2019 Superstar Shake-up, Morgan found herself in hard-hitting matchups with Charlotte Flair, Lana, and Ruby Riott, highlighting her evolution and flexibility as a solo performer.
This period marked the beginning of a revolutionary shift in her career, sealing her position among the very best in the women's division.
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In 2022, Morgan reached a career-defining moment when she won the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match. She cashed it in the same night, defeating Ronda Rousey to win the SmackDown Women's Championship-the first major title of her career. That was testimony enough to the amount of work she had put into it, just for such a moment. She and Raquel Rodriguez were a great tag team, winning the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship on two occasions.
CAPTION: Liv Morgan’s rise to the top wasn’t handed to her—it was earned. Here’s to every championship and milestone along the way. SOURCE: Pinterest They were drafted to the Raw brand in the 2023 WWE Draft, where Morgan became the inaugural WWE Women's Crown Jewel Champion in 2023, defeating Nia Jax.
After a brief hiatus due to a shoulder injury in 2023, Morgan made a triumphant return at the 2024 Royal Rumble. She has gone on to be featured in high-profile feuds with Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch since then. Her alliance with the stable of The Judgment Day has elevated her status even more, as she won the Women's World Championship with the help of Dominik Mysterio. This new chapter in her career has seen her become an integral part of a powerful faction, continuing her ascent in the WWE.
Currently, she is in a relationship with fellow WWE wrestler Dominik Mysterio. She is very active on social media, especially Instagram, with over 3 million followers. Her love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is well known; she practices the sport competitively, reflecting her dedication to physical fitness and martial arts.The balance of her wrestling career with her interests turns her into a well-rounded, interesting figure.
Her career is decorated with some championships and rankings, such as once holding the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship, twice winning the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Raquel Rodriguez, and winning the 2022 Women's Money in the Bank ladder match.
CAPTION: Champion. Leader. Icon. Liv Morgan's list of accolades continues to grow, and she's just getting started. SOURCE: Instagram She also went on to become the inaugural WWE Women's Crown Jewel Champion in 2023. Ranked in the PWI Women's 100 and the PWI Tag Team 50, the facts of Morgan's impact and success in the wrestling world are indubitable.
In addition to wrestling, Morgan has appeared in several TV series and films. Her appearances also include "Total Divas," "Attack of the Show!," "Chucky," "Miz & Mrs.," "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation," and "Celebrity Family Feud." In 2023, she took up the lead role in the movie "The Kill Room," showing her prowess outside the wrestling ring. These various ventures point toward her versatility to adapt to multiple channels of entertainment.
Standing at 5’3” (1.60 m) and hailing from Elmwood Park, New Jersey, Morgan is known for her athletic build and creative style in the ring. Her signature move, the "Oblivion," a fireman's carry sit-out facebuster, has become a hallmark of her matches. This combination of physical prowess and in-ring creativity has made her a fan favorite, recognized for her high-energy performances and engaging character.
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