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AJ Lee made a surprise return to WWE during SmackDown, attacking Becky Lynch and winning the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, and she expressed gratitude to her fans in a heartfelt Twitter message, signaling a new, personal chapter in her wrestling career.
The June 27, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown featured a mix of praised moments and criticisms, including strong performances by women in Saudi Arabia, disappointing tag team matches, and a cringe-worthy CM Punk promo, with fans divided on the show's overall quality.
Liv Morgan's shoulder injury disrupted WWE's creative plans across multiple storylines, affecting key feuds and divisions, and forcing the company to scramble to rebuild its upcoming programming and events like Evolution 2.
The latest episode of WWE Raw featured mixed reactions, with highlights including the women's division main eventing and Solo Sikoa's character development. However, the announcement of a new women's title before the show was criticized for lacking impact. The storyline between GUNTHER and Damian Priest was seen as weakening GUNTHER's character, while the dissension within New Day added intrigue. The absence of Seth Rollins in the WarGames storyline was noted, but the show balanced focus between the men's and women's matches effectively.
NXT's latest show at the ECW Arena was a nostalgic tribute to the House of Extreme, featuring appearances from wrestling legends like Rhyno and RVD, while focusing on the present and future of its women's division. The main event highlighted new talents like Zaria, who pinned champion Roxanne Perez, setting up future rivalries. The show also included NXT's first women's hardcore match between Jaida Parker and Lola Vice, and a storyline involving Wes Lee and Je'Von Evans. Overall, it was a fun tribute with key story developments.
The latest episode of "WWE SmackDown" received mixed reviews, with highlights including the impressive Pop-Up RKO tag team move and the evolving character dynamics in the women's division, while low points included the minimal attention given to a women's match on International Women's Day and the controversial segment involving The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins. Additionally, the placement of PRIME energy drink as a center-ring sponsor for WWE premium live events was met with criticism.
The 2/26/24 episode of "WWE Raw" featured strong performances from the women's division, with Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, and Nia Jax standing out, while Bayley's lack of promotion for WrestleMania 40 was criticized. The street fight between Imperium and The New Day was a highlight, but the decision to have Judgment Day go after the Intercontinental Championship was met with disapproval. Chad Gable's appeal to face Gunther at WrestleMania resonated with many due to its relatability, while Paul Heyman's appearance with three lackluster companions left much to be desired.
Rhea Ripley reacts to surprise appearances at WWE Royal Rumble, expressing excitement for the thriving women's division, while Dakota Kai discusses her recovery from a torn ACL and expresses eagerness to return to the ring.
Jade Cargill made a strong WWE debut at the 2024 Royal Rumble, eliminating Nia Jax and having a stand-off with Bianca Belair before being eliminated by Liv Morgan. Cargill put the women's division on notice, asserting her superstar status and vowing to take over the division despite the unexpected challenge from Morgan.
Bayley wins the Royal Rumble match, securing a shot at Rhea Ripley's world championship and potentially giving Damage CTRL all the gold in the women's division. The match featured a mix of dominant performances, impressive debuts, and record-breaking feats, with Bayley emerging as the first-time winner and Iron Woman of the event.
Randy Orton's return to WWE Raw was underwhelming, as it was announced after the show instead of during it. The women's division stole the show with impressive performances from Becky Lynch, Xia Li, Nia Jax, and others. Gunther showcased his skills on the microphone in a verbal clash with The Miz. Shinsuke Nakamura's absence from the Survivor Series card was a missed opportunity, as fans were hoping for a big moment involving him.
Tegan Nox is reportedly set to make her return to WWE "imminently," possibly in this week's episode of "Raw." While there is no confirmation on her return or her role, it is speculated that she could be involved in the women's division battle royal. Nox suffered a minor injury during a match in October and has been out of action since then.
WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has been given the authority to book matches on this week's episode of NXT, with the aim of qualifying entrants for the upcoming Iron Survivor Challenge. Foley has scheduled a match between Tiffany Stratton and Fallon Henley to showcase the depth of the women's division, as well as a clash between Dijak and Tyler Bate. The Iron Survivor Challenge is a multi-competitor match where falls can be registered via pinfall, submission, or disqualification, and last year's winners were Roxanne Perez and Grayson Waller.
WWE is reportedly making a strong push to sign NJPW Strong Women's Champion Giulia, with contract talks said to be at an advanced stage. This move is part of WWE's recent efforts to boost and rebuild its women's division, following the signings of Jade Cargill and Kairi Sane. Giulia had been waiting for a match against Mercedes Mone, but with her WWE signing imminent, that match may not happen unless Mone returns to WWE. AEW had also shown interest in Giulia earlier in the year, but it seems that WWE is now on the verge of signing her.
Triple H praised Bayley as an unsung all-star and MVP of the women's division in WWE, highlighting her valuable contributions in helping other stars get over while remaining entertaining herself. This recognition from the creative team bodes well for Bayley's future in the company.