Report: Update On Liv Morgan's WWE Return Status

How much longer will Liv Morgan be away from WWE programming?
Last month it was revealed that one-half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan has been cast for the new Takashi Miike movie, Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo.
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The WWE Superstar has been in Japan filming her role for the movie. But reportedly has already wrapped up her part in the film.
According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, sources close to the production of the film say that Morgan 'crushed' her role and was viewed as a complete natural on set.
Johnson goes on to state that Morgan 'blew everyone away' with her work, including some experienced industry veterans in Hollywood. Despite this, she is expected back on WWE programming very soon.
Based on the timing of her wrapping up her part in the film, Morgan could potentially return to WWE as soon as this Monday night on RAW.
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Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information as it becomes available.
READ MORE: Liv Morgan Already In Japan Filming 'Bad Lieutenant Tokyo,' Director Provides Update
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