Liv Morgan dazzles at 2026 ESPYs, wows fans with red-carpet look

Liv Morgan stole the spotlight at the 2026 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles on 13 July, representing WWE in a jaw-dropping ensemble that instantly went viral.

What happened at the ESPYs?

The Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly (ESPY) Awards shine a light on elite athletes across sports, and Morgan brought that same star power to the red carpet. She posted eye-catching photos from the event, sparking a flood of praise online. Fans called her look the night’s biggest moment, with many dubbing her the clear winner of the evening.

Cody Rhodes and Charlotte Flair also attended the ceremony, adding to the star-studded crowd. Morgan’s appearance came amid her ongoing rivalry with IYO SKY, who she’s set to face at SummerSlam on 21 August in Cleveland, Ohio.

Why her look mattered for Liv Morgan’s brand

This wasn’t just another awards night for Morgan. The Women’s World Champion used the ESPYs to reinforce her crossover appeal, blending athletic prestige with high-fashion glamour. Her posts racked up thousands of likes within hours, proving her influence extends far beyond the ring.

The night also gave her a platform to tease her SummerSlam storyline. With her title on the line against IYO SKY, Morgan’s red-carpet presence kept her feud in the spotlight days before the marquee match.

The feud heating up before SummerSlam

Morgan’s rivalry with IYO SKY has been the storyline of the summer. After winning the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble on 25 January, she captured the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 42 on 5 April by defeating Stephanie Vaquer.

Her Queen of the Ring Tournament run added another layer. Morgan reached the finals, only to be cursed by Danhausen before her match against IYO SKY at Night of Champions on 19 May. That setback led to her loss in the finals, and IYO SKY immediately named her SummerSlam opponent.

The Judgment Day tried to avenge Morgan by targeting Danhausen, but JD McDonagh got zapped by the Very Evil, Very Nice star instead. The chaos only fueled the fire ahead of their Cleveland showdown.

Morgan’s raw reaction to Flair’s hair-pull in the ring

During the Queen of the Ring semi-finals, Morgan submitted Charlotte Flair with a Boston Crab. Flair fought back by yanking Morgan’s hair mid-submission, a tactic Morgan despises.

In a recent interview with JaackMaate’s Happy Hour, Morgan unloaded on the move. “It actually happened to me this past week. Charlotte Flair: one of the most decorated wrestlers of all time: I’m so much better than her. I beat her and I’m tapping her out because I’m just that strong, and she pulled my hair. Already in defeat because she’s just salty. I hated it, I hated it. I have the ick,” she said.

The outburst underscored Morgan’s intensity and refusal to tolerate cheap tactics, even from legends like Flair.