Naomi’s night at WWE Evolution ended with her hoisting the Women’s World Championship, a stunning reversal of fortune after a brutal loss earlier in the evening. She seized her opportunity by cashing in her Money in the Bank contract, pinning Iyo Sky to capture the title.
The dramatic moment unfolded in the final moments of the main event — a match between Iyo Sky and her longtime rival, Rhea Ripley. As the eighth encounter between the two competitors neared its end, Naomi sprinted to the ring with the briefcase in hand and officially inserted herself into the match, turning it into a Triple Threat. Moments later, she secured the victory and captured the title.
What made the championship victory particularly remarkable was that Naomi had already competed and been decisively defeated earlier in the night. She lost a violent No Holds Barred grudge match to Jade Cargill, a contest that saw Cargill drive her through a table from the top rope for the pinfall victory. Despite the physical toll of that match, Naomi remained a viable threat.
Since winning the briefcase on June 7, Naomi’s attention had been almost entirely consumed by her deeply personal feud with Cargill. The rivalry, which included a Cargill victory at WrestleMania 41, appeared to be Naomi’s primary focus, making her sudden pivot to the championship picture a calculated and surprising move.
With Naomi now at the top of the division, a new challenger may have already emerged. Stephanie Vaquer won a number one contender’s battle royal at Evolution, creating a strong possibility for a championship confrontation at WWE Clash in Paris on August 31st.