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WWE Evolution 2025 featured five championship matches, with Naomi cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase to win the Women's World Championship in a triple threat match against Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky, highlighting an exciting event with notable performances and storylines.
WWE Evolution 2025 featured major title defenses including IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton vs. Trish Stratus, with Naomi winning the WWE Women’s World Championship in a triple threat match, along with multiple tag team and special matches, showcasing the growth and empowerment of women in wrestling.
WWE Evolution featured a series of matches including IYO Sky defending her Women's World title against Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton retaining the Women's Championship against Trish Stratus, and a battle royal won by Stephanie Vaquer to earn a title shot at Clash in Paris. The event celebrated women's wrestling history and showcased top talent across various matches, concluding with Sky vs. Ripley.
The WWE Evolution 2 event will start with a triple threat match for the Women's Intercontinental Championship featuring Becky Lynch, Lyra Valkyria, and Bayley, alongside other high-profile matches including IYO SKY defending her WWE Women’s World Championship and Jade Cargill versus Naomi in a No Holds Barred match, promising an exciting lineup for fans.
WWE Evolution 2 is taking place in Atlanta, featuring Rhea Ripley aiming to finally beat IYO SKY in the main event, along with several other matches including Tiffany Stratton vs. Trish Stratus, a tag team championship match, and a Battle Royal, despite a rushed build and some changes due to injuries.
Three Muslim sisters from Buffalo, NY, who faced challenges due to their faith in wrestling, successfully advocated for rule changes allowing modest uniforms in American women's wrestling, leading to their participation and success in college competitions, despite international restrictions affecting their Olympic dreams.
WWE NXT is building up to its second-ever women's Evolution event on July 13, 2025, featuring a women's battle royal with six NXT superstars, as part of a larger event highlighting female talent, with a high-energy segment ending in a brawl to hype the match.
WWE Hall of Famer Alundra Blayze has expressed interest in returning to participate in a Battle Royal at WWE Evolution, an upcoming event celebrating women's wrestling, sparking excitement among fans and adding nostalgia to the event. Her involvement would honor her significant contributions to women's wrestling history.
WWE's second all-female Evolution event will feature a women's battle royal to determine a challenger for a women's world title, with potential surprise entrants including legends and returning stars, amid a largely assembled card and limited promotion.
Jade Cargill is expected to win the Queen of the Ring tournament at Night of Champions, setting up a potential Women's World Title match against Tiffany Stratton at SummerSlam, signaling her rapid rise in WWE.
Brie Bella is in talks with WWE to unretire and return for Evolution 2 on July 13, potentially teaming with her sister Nikki, who recently returned to Raw, in what could be a significant moment for women's wrestling at the event.
Talent within WWE believe Naomi is the likely winner of the 2025 women's Money in the Bank ladder match, although this has not been officially confirmed by WWE. The match features several former champions and recent callups, with Naomi having qualified by defeating Jade Cargill and Nia Jax on SmackDown.
The WWE is set to crown a new champion in the SmackDown Women's Division with the introduction of the Women's United States Title. During the December 13 episode of SmackDown, Michin defeated Tiffany Stratton, and Chelsea Green overcame Bayley to advance to the finals of the tournament. The final match, featuring Michin versus Chelsea Green, is scheduled for December 14, 2024, at Saturday Night's Main Event. This tournament follows the introduction of the title on November 8, with plans for a RAW Women's Intercontinental Title also announced.
Michin and Chelsea Green have advanced to the finals of the women's United States title tournament and will compete at Saturday Night's Main Event to determine the inaugural champion.
Backstage rumors suggest that WWE has already decided on the winner of the inaugural Women's US Title at Saturday Night's Main Event (SNME). The decision is reportedly part of WWE's ongoing efforts to elevate the women's division and introduce new championship opportunities. The identity of the planned winner remains undisclosed, fueling speculation among fans and insiders.