WWE plans for Rhea Ripley to win back the vacant Women’s World Championship at the Crown Jewel event in Australia next month, potentially ending her losing streak to IYO SKY and marking a significant moment in her career.
A new Women’s World Champion will be crowned at WWE Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis on September 20, with Stephanie Vaquer facing IYO SKY, following Naomi vacating the title due to pregnancy. Vaquer earned her shot after winning a battle royal, while SKY was previously scheduled to challenge Naomi. The event will stream live on ESPN's new streaming service.
WWE plans to have Stephanie Vaquer face IYO SKY for the vacant Women’s World Championship on Monday Night Raw, following Naomi's pregnancy and title vacating, setting the stage for an exciting rivalry leading up to WWE Wrestlepalooza.
Naomi's father, musician Derek Mack, will perform her entrance live at WWE SummerSlam, adding a family and musical element to her title defense against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, potentially boosting her energy and performance.
Naomi won the WWE Women’s World Championship at Evolution 2025 by cashing in her Money in the Bank contract during a match between Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, driven by her heel turn, Seth Rollins' injury, and future storyline potential at SummerSlam 2025.
Rhea Ripley has returned to Monday Night Raw and challenged Liv Morgan for the Women's World Championship at SummerSlam on August 3, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
WWE Raw concluded with Liv Morgan retaining her Women's World Championship against Becky Lynch in a steel cage match, aided by accidental interference from Dominik Mysterio. After the match, Morgan kissed Mysterio on the ramp, a moment missed by USA Network viewers as the show cut out. This match might be significant as Becky Lynch's WWE contract is reportedly expiring soon.
Liv Morgan defeated Becky Lynch to win the women's world championship at WWE's King & Queen of the Ring event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, despite interference attempts by Dominik Mysterio.
WWE star Zelina Vega has hinted at her interest in competing for the vacant Women’s World Championship, following Rhea Ripley's announcement of relinquishing the title due to injury. Vega, who has never held a singles championship title, retweeted WWE's announcement of the upcoming title match and captioned it with a thinking emoji. With the WWE Draft approaching, potential roster changes could impact Vega's pursuit of the championship, as she currently competes on the SmackDown roster while the title is typically defended on Raw.
WWE star Rhea Ripley relinquished her Women’s World Championship due to an injury sustained in an altercation with Liv Morgan backstage, vowing revenge upon her return. Ripley had held the title for 380 days, defending it against numerous opponents, and won it at WrestleMania 39. It is uncertain how long she will be out of action.
Rhea Ripley relinquished the WWE Women's World Championship after suffering a shoulder injury during a backstage segment on "Monday Night Raw" following WrestleMania 40. Her reign of 380 days ended as she placed the title in the ring, vowing to return for it when she's back in action. The exact timeline for her return is currently unknown.
Rhea Ripley relinquished the WWE Women's World Championship due to a shoulder injury sustained during a backstage attack by Liv Morgan on "Monday Night Raw" after WrestleMania 40. Ripley, who will be out of action for several months, placed the title in the ring and vowed to return for it. Her reign of 380 days surpasses Bayley's record for the longest reign of the title in WWE history, and the timetable for her return is currently unknown.
Rhea Ripley has been forced to vacate the Women's World Championship due to injury following an attack by Liv Morgan, interrupting her dominant title reign that began at WrestleMania 39. Fans are urged to follow WWE's social media for updates on the future of the championship.
Team USA and Canada will face off in the gold medal game of the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship, with Team USA entering the game on a six-game winning streak and goaltender Aerin Frankel setting a new tournament shutout record. The U.S. has a slight historical edge over Canada in their matchups, and this will be their 23rd straight gold medal game appearance.
Rhea Ripley reflects on her "spectacular" WrestleMania 40 match against Becky Lynch, emphasizing the long build-up to their encounter and expressing a desire for more opportunities to showcase their chemistry in the ring. With her victory, Ripley's reign now includes ten successful televised title defenses, solidifying her position as a dominant champion in the WWE Women's division.