WWE Stars Liv Morgan and Charlotte Flair Pulled from Queen of the Ring Film

Liv Morgan and Charlotte Flair's Film Journey

Liv Morgan and Charlotte Flair, prominent figures in WWE, were slated to star in the anticipated film 'Queen of the Ring,' which premiered in early 2025. However, reports suggest that WWE intervened, preventing their participation in the project.

In a YouTube interview, director Ash Avildsen revealed that WWE had initially agreed to include both Flair and Morgan in the film, but they were unexpectedly withdrawn just days before filming was set to commence. Avildsen noted that while WWE's film division was supportive of the project, the final decision to exclude the wrestlers came from Vince McMahon.

Why Liv Morgan and Charlotte Flair Were Excluded

According to Avildsen, McMahon's decision stemmed from his dissatisfaction with the two superstars missing upcoming WWE television appearances. He stated, “I inquired about the situation, and the response was simply, ‘It came from the top.’” He described the entire situation as “elusive and bizarre.”

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Following the backlash from fans regarding the film's portrayal of WWE, the official Twitter account for the 'Queen of the Ring' biopic clarified their stance. They emphasized that their director is a lifelong WWE fan and that their intent was not to criticize the organization but to share the truth.

“We aren’t bashing WWE. Our director is a life-long fan,” they tweeted. “There’s a lot to unpack here, but start with this.” This tweet was accompanied by a link to a YouTube discussion featuring Jim Cornette and Ash Avildsen about the sudden removal of Morgan and Flair from the film.

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We aren’t bashing WWE. Our director is a life long fan. There’s a lot to unpack here but start with this https://t.co/Sh0oyYBtA4

— Queen of the Ring (@QOTRmovie) May 18, 2025

To fill the void left by Morgan and Flair, the biopic instead cast wrestlers such as Toni Storm, Naomi, and Kamilee in significant roles. Meanwhile, Liv Morgan secured a prominent role in the crime thriller 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo,' directed by Takashi Miike, known for his cult classics like 'Audition' and '13 Assassins.'