Naomi had a standout year in WWE in 2025, turning heel after a storyline assault on Jade Cargill. This shift led to her capturing both the Money in the Bank briefcase and the Women’s World Championship. Thankfully, her time in the ring was cut short by pregnancy rather than injury. Even when Naomi retired and relinquished her title, she delivered one of the year’s best promos. However, her career’s early days were less explosive.
She debuted on WWE’s main roster in January 2012 as a “Funkadactyl,” performing alongside her ex Cameron and Brodus Clay. Moving past this role to become a serious competitor, Naomi won the SmackDown Women’s Championship twice. Teaming with Sasha Banks, she secured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 38—after which major changes occurred. In May 2022, she and Banks walked out of WWE while still holding the titles, frustrated with creative frustrations. This departure kicked off Naomi’s reinvention as “Trinity” in Impact Wrestling/TNA, where she dominated and won the Knockouts Championship before making a surprise WWE return at the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble.
Trinity, her real name used on Impact, has been wrestling since 2009 when she trained with FCW. Many of her best matches have come recently, reflecting her growth as a performer. Highlights include her Money in the Bank victory in 2025, a successful cash-in at Evolution II against Rhea Ripley, and an honorable mention for her bout with IYO SKY.
5. Trinity vs. Deonna Purrazzo – Slammiversary 2023
Shortly after debuting in Impact Wrestling in 2023, Trinity took on Knockouts Champion Deonna Purrazzo at Slammiversary. The match became a milestone in her comeback, ending with Trinity forcing Purrazzo to submit—the champion’s first submission loss in the company. The bout was marked by intense submissions, near-falls, and showcased Trinity’s emerging dominance despite still adjusting to Impact’s style.
4. Naomi vs. Bayley and Tiffany Stratton – Backlash 2024
At Backlash in Lyon, France, Naomi teamed with Tiffany Stratton to challenge Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship in front of one of WWE’s most enthusiastic recent crowds. Although Naomi lost, her gymnastics skills elevated the match while helping spotlight rising star Stratton. Naomi showed resilience by enduring punishing moves and nearly securing a win, reinforcing her position as a key player and mentor in the women’s division.
3. Naomi vs. Charlotte Flair – WWE SmackDown, February 2022
By early 2022, Naomi was already a two-time SmackDown Women’s Champion. Her main event showdown with Charlotte Flair was a thrilling back-and-forth spectacle that allowed Naomi to prove she could compete with the sport’s elite. Despite losing, Naomi earned immense respect for her performance, delivering one of the rare top-tier women’s matches on WWE SmackDown.
2. Trinity vs. Jordynne Grace – Hard to Kill 2024
One of Trinity’s finest matches in Impact Wrestling took place at Hard to Kill 2024, where she defended the Knockouts Championship against Jordynne Grace. The encounter blended clashing styles, quick pace, and several dramatic near-falls. Grace eventually dethroned Trinity, but the match highlighted Trinity’s growth and determination as a champion before her WWE return.
1. Naomi vs. IYO SKY & Rhea Ripley – SummerSlam 2025
A standout bout from SummerSlam 2025 featured Naomi defending her Women’s World Championship in a triple threat against IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley. This was Naomi’s sole title defense before her pregnancy hiatus. The match was a masterclass in balancing character work and in-ring action, with Naomi retaining after a slick roll-up, solidifying her as one of the best versions of herself and earning widespread acclaim.
Fan Take: Naomi’s career resurgence, marked by dominant performances and a strong heel persona, showcases the evolving landscape of women’s wrestling and highlights WWE’s commitment to embracing multi-dimensional characters. Her journey, blending past experience with newfound intensity, signals a bright future for women’s divisions across promotions and inspires fans worldwide about the sport’s continuous evolution.
