Naomi Debuts New Look on WWE SmackDown Amid Heel Turn Transition

Former WWE tag team champion Naomi unveiled a dramatic appearance change on SmackDown in Italy after interfering in Jade Cargill’s match, signaling her new villainous direction.

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Naomi Debuts New Look on WWE SmackDown Amid Heel Turn Transition

Naomi revealed a striking new appearance on Friday’s SmackDown from Bologna, Italy, reflecting her recent character transformation. The dramatic style change follows her confession to being responsible for the November 2024 attack on Jade Cargill.

The visual transformation features darker hair with new styling and makeup that complements her villainous turn. This appearance shift represents a significant departure from her previous look during her fan-favorite years in WWE.

Naomi’s new character direction played a crucial role in Friday’s match outcome when she interfered in Jade Cargill’s contest against former Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. Her unexpected intervention led to Cargill suffering her first pinfall loss in WWE.

During the match, Raquel Rodriguez created an initial distraction that allowed Naomi to strike Cargill with one of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship belts. Morgan capitalized on the interference by hitting her Oblivion finishing move for the victory.

Naomi continued her assault after the match concluded, knocking Cargill off the apron and onto the announce table. This post-match attack reinforced her new antagonistic persona.

The confrontation stems from Cargill’s return at WWE Elimination Chamber where it was revealed that Naomi was responsible for the November backstage attack that sidelined Cargill for several months.

With Bianca Belair currently involved in the Women’s World Championship picture on Raw, the focus has shifted to the direct conflict between Naomi and Cargill heading toward WrestleMania 41.