Women’s World Champion Naomi recently used her Money in the Bank contract to defeat Iyo Sky, inserting herself into the highly anticipated Evolution match against Rhea Ripley and Sky. In the opening segment of WWE Raw, General Manager Adam Pearce officially announced that Naomi will defend her title in a triple threat match against Sky and Ripley at SummerSlam, happening in three weeks.
Naomi started the show proudly displaying her championship belt, telling fans that her next move would remain a mystery until she chose to reveal it. She reflected on her recent victory on WWE SmackDown and addressed Bianca Belair, warning her not to underestimate her as she has surpassed her former friend. Naomi also cautioned the Raw women’s locker room to watch their backs.
Rhea Ripley then made her entrance, telling the new champion there’s something important she needs to understand. Iyo Sky followed, asserting that Ripley should line up as she works to reclaim the title. Their confrontation was interrupted by Adam Pearce, who congratulated Naomi on her win and praised the upcoming Evolution match between Sky and Ripley as "magic." Pearce emphasized the significance of delivering a spectacular first-ever two-night SummerSlam event.
Fan Take: This announcement amps up the excitement for SummerSlam by turning what was expected to be a one-on-one match into a high-stakes triple threat, escalating the drama in the women’s division. For WWE fans, this promises thrilling in-ring action and storylines, potentially setting a new bar for women’s wrestling on one of WWE’s biggest stages.
