History of Liv Morgan in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 17, 2026

Liv Morgan, born Gionna Daddio, is a prominent American professional wrestler signed to WWE. Rising to fame through the developmental brand NXT, she initially gained recognition as a member of The Riott Squad alongside Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan. Following the group's dissolution, Morgan transitioned into a successful singles competitor, known for her high-energy style and resilient persona. Her career reached a major milestone in 2022 when she captured the SmackDown Women's Championship by defeating Ronda Rousey at Money in the Bank. Beyond her individual success, she is recognized for her versatility, having held multiple tag team championships and maintaining a consistent presence in the company’s upper echelon. Morgan has established herself as a fan favorite due to her charisma, unique ring gear, and ability to evolve her character, solidifying her status as a standout performer in modern professional wrestling.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1950: Mid-20th Century Contextual Period

The year 1950 serves as the starting point for the mid-20th-century historical timeframe spanning 1950 to 1969, representing an era of significant global transition.

1969: Conclusion of the Mid-20th Century Period

The year 1969 marks the end of the historical bracket established for the mid-20th century, which began in 1950 and encompasses two decades of societal change.

1975: Late 20th Century Period Start

The year 1975 marked the beginning of the late 20th-century era referenced in the historical context of Liv Morgan's timeline.

June 8, 1994: Birth of Gionna Jene Daddio

On June 8, 1994, Gionna Jene Daddio, who would later become the professional wrestler and actress known as Liv Morgan, was born.

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1999: Late 20th Century Period Conclusion

The year 1999 represents the final year of the 20th century as included in this chronological scope.

October 2014: WWE Contract Signing

In October 2014, Gionna Daddio signed a professional contract with WWE and was officially assigned to their developmental territory, NXT.

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October 2014: Signing with WWE

In October 2014, Gionna Jene Daddio officially signed a contract with WWE to begin her professional wrestling career.

2014: Signing with WWE

In 2014, Daddio signed a professional wrestling contract with WWE and began training at the WWE Performance Center, subsequently debuting in the NXT brand under the ring name Liv Morgan.

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February 11, 2015: NXT TakeOver: Rival Appearance

On February 11, 2015, Daddio made her first televised appearance for WWE as a planted fan during the NXT TakeOver: Rival event, where she was featured jumping on Tyler Breeze during his ring entrance.

October 2015: Transition to Face Singles Wrestler

In October 2015, Daddio began a shift in her career focus, transitioning to work as a face (protagonist) singles wrestler within the NXT developmental system.

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January 13, 2016: NXT Women's Championship Contender Battle Royal

On January 13, 2016, Liv Morgan participated in a battle royal match on NXT intended to crown a new number one contender for Bayley's NXT Women's Championship, though the match was ultimately won by Carmella.

November 21, 2017: Main Roster Debut and Formation of The Riott Squad

On November 21, 2017, Liv Morgan made her official main roster debut on SmackDown alongside Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan. During the episode, the group established themselves as villains by attacking Becky Lynch, Naomi, Charlotte Flair, and Natalya, effectively signaling their arrival as a dominant force.

2017: Main Roster Debut and Formation of The Riott Squad

In 2017, Liv Morgan was promoted to the WWE main roster, where she aligned with Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan to establish the wrestling stable known as The Riott Squad.

January 28, 2018: Participation in First Women's Royal Rumble Match

On January 28, 2018, Liv Morgan competed in the inaugural women's Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. She entered the match at number eleven but was eventually eliminated from the contest by Michelle McCool.

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2018: Riott Squad draft to Raw

During the 2018 WWE Superstar Shake-up on April 16, 2018, the Riott Squad was drafted to the Raw brand, where they immediately intervened in a match between Bayley and Sasha Banks.

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January 27, 2019: Royal Rumble appearance

On January 27, 2019, at the Royal Rumble event, Liv Morgan entered the women's Royal Rumble match but was eliminated after just 8 seconds, establishing a record for the shortest duration in that specific match type.

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2019: Dissolution of The Riott Squad

During 2019, The Riott Squad disbanded, marking the beginning of Liv Morgan's transition into a singles competitor within the WWE roster.

January 27, 2020: Liv Morgan Defeats Lana on Raw

On the January 27, 2020 episode of Raw, Liv Morgan secured a victory over Lana, marking a significant win in their ongoing feud.

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2020: 2020 WWE Draft

In October 2020, Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott were officially drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the annual WWE Draft.

June 2, 2021: Disbandment of the Riott Squad

On June 2, 2021, Ruby Riott was released by WWE, which resulted in the permanent disbandment of the Riott Squad.

2021: 2021 WWE Draft

During the 2021 WWE Draft held in 2021, Liv Morgan was officially assigned to the Raw brand as part of the roster restructuring.

2021: Bianca Belair's Royal Rumble Record

In 2021, Bianca Belair set a record in the women's Royal Rumble match by lasting 56:52, a record which stood until it was surpassed by Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley in 2023.

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2021: End of Tag Team Partnership

In 2021, Liv Morgan's tag team partnership with Ruby Riott concluded following Riott's release from the company.

January 1, 2022: Day 1 Championship Rematch

On January 1, 2022, at the Day 1 event, Liv Morgan unsuccessfully challenged for the Raw Women's Championship in a rematch against the titleholder.

2022: Money in the Bank Victory

In 2022, Liv Morgan achieved a major career milestone by winning the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match.

2022: Winning the SmackDown Women's Championship

In 2022, Morgan achieved her first title win by securing victory in the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match and immediately cashing in her contract to defeat Ronda Rousey for the SmackDown Women's Championship.

January 28, 2023: Royal Rumble Performance

On January 28, 2023, Liv Morgan competed in the women's Royal Rumble match, entering at number two and lasting over an hour before being eliminated as the runner-up by Rhea Ripley. During this match, she broke the record for the longest time spent in a women's Royal Rumble at 1:01:07.

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2023: WWE Draft to Raw

During the 2023 WWE Draft, Liv Morgan was officially transitioned to the Raw brand as part of the roster reorganization.

2023: Record-Setting Tag Team Championship Success

In 2023, Liv Morgan formed a new tag team with Rodriguez, and together they achieved a record-breaking four reigns as the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.

2024: Return at Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber participation

In 2024, Liv Morgan made a comeback following a six-month break by entering the Royal Rumble match at the number 30 spot. She finished as the runner-up for the second consecutive year, recording eliminations against Zoey Stark and Jade Cargill before being ousted by Bayley. Later in 2024, she competed in the women's Elimination Chamber match, where she reached the final two before being eliminated by Becky Lynch.

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