On July 13th, WWE made the official announcement of Evolution 2, but according to Fightful Select, the reaction among wrestlers backstage was mixed. The majority of women on WWE’s roster found out about this all-women’s pay-per-view event at the same time as the public, with only a handful of top stars and one legend being informed beforehand—the legend possibly appearing on the show.
The response from talent wasn’t wholly positive. While some appreciated what the event could mean for women’s wrestling, there was criticism regarding how the first Evolution event ended, specifically the "curtain call" moment where all the women appeared together, something WWE reportedly wouldn’t allow male wrestlers to do. Concerns were also raised about the event’s scheduling and location—set near a Beyoncé concert—which could potentially impact ticket sales and increase hotel costs. One wrestler feared that if the event underperformed, WWE might use that failure as a reason not to hold future women-focused shows. Mickey James mentioned that the original Evolution pay-per-view was also initially viewed as likely to fail.
That said, not everyone responded negatively. A seasoned wrestler expressed excitement, hoping Evolution 2 would offer more television opportunities to women who usually get little screen time. This wrestler emphasized that WWE must put substantial effort into promoting the event to make it successful.
Much of the less enthusiastic sentiment seems tied to two main concerns: dissatisfaction with recent booking decisions involving female wrestlers on regular WWE programs and frustration over learning about such a major event at the same time as fans, rather than being informed privately first.
If quoting from this article, please credit Fightful Select and mention AH/T to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.
Fan Take: This news is significant for WWE fans as it highlights the ongoing challenges and opportunities in spotlighting women’s wrestling. How WWE handles these concerns and promotes Evolution 2 could shape the future of women’s wrestling, influencing whether it becomes a bigger fixture in the sport.
