A WWE SmackDown star made an appearance on the June 30 episode of Raw during the first Champions show. This Raw episode will be available early on Netflix and includes storylines leading up to the Saudi Arabian pay-per-view and the Evolution 2 event. Naomi, a prominent SmackDown wrestler, hinted on Twitter that she might be heading to the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, part of the Raw lineup. She posted a cryptic message suggesting a fierce mindset for the day.
Naomi currently holds the Women’s Money in the Bank contract, which she won on June 7 by defeating Alexa Bliss, Gira, Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez, and Stephanie Verker in a ladder match. During the WWE event in Saudi Arabia, Naomi was on the receiving end of a NSFW chant and reacted on social media. She aims to claim the cash prize in an upcoming women’s match featuring Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton, but WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley stopped her plans. Ripley, who recently defeated Raquel Rodriguez at WWE Night of Champions, has outlined her championship intentions.
While Naomi’s immediate targets may be unclear, her potential appearance on Raw before SmackDown, which will be taped after the Pittsburgh event, provides ample opportunity for impactful story developments. SmackDown will air following the July 4th holiday (US Independence Day), creating an exciting schedule for fans leading into major WWE events.
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Fan Take: Naomi’s involvement on Raw hints at exciting cross-brand storylines, giving fans fresh matchups and rivalries to anticipate. This move could shake up the women’s division and add new layers to WWE’s storytelling heading into key pay-per-views.
