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Bayley: WWE Evolution 2 was ‘reminiscent of the early NXT days for me’

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To Bayley, WWE Evolution 2 felt like a throwback to the early days of NXT.

Bayley opened the action at Sunday’s PLE, coming up short in a triple threat match for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. The loss did nothing to put a damper on the night for Bayley, though. She reflected on the show in a tweet today and thanked everyone who showed up in person or watched at home.

“I cannot explain the feeling in the arena last night but it was reminiscent of the early NXT days for me,” Bayley wrote. “Some kind of magic and so full of love. Thank you to every person that showed up in support, and thank you all for watching. This picture [of fans showing their support in the parking lot] sums up my night.”

Yesterday’s Evolution PLE took place on the 10-year anniversary of Four Horsewomen Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, and Becky Lynch being called up to the WWE main roster. Bayley stayed in NXT a bit longer than her three peers and was not called up until 2016.

Lynch retained the Women’s Intercontinental title last night by defeating Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. Bayley had the match all but won after hitting a Rose Plant on Valkyria, but Lynch then pinned Bayley to get the victory.

This show was the follow-up to the inaugural Evolution from 2018. At the post-show press conference, Paul “Triple H” Levesque answered “we shall see” when asked if Evolution will become an annual event.

“I don’t want to say it’s yearly, it’s not yearly. I think we see what that demand is for it,” Levesque said. “Because as the demand for the women grows across the board every day, it becomes less about having their own show and more about
the equality, it’s all there. They don’t have to have their show to be in the spotlight. But if it works, we’ll definitely go down that road again. It’s a ‘we shall see.'”

Special guest referee added to WWE Evolution match

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Jade Cargill and Naomi’s no holds barred match at WWE Evolution will have a special guest referee.

After a brawl between Cargill and Naomi took place at Saturday Night’s Main Event tonight, it was announced that Bianca Belair will referee their grudge match at Evolution. The three were previously aligned as a trio before Naomi turned heel by attacking Cargill. Belair being the referee for Evolution should reveal whether her loyalties lie with Cargill or Naomi.

Belair is currently sidelined with a finger injury that she suffered in her triple threat match against IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 41, though she did appear on SmackDown in May for an angle with Naomi and Cargill.

Both Cargill and Naomi are currently title contenders in the SmackDown women’s division. As the Queen of the Ring winner, Cargill will challenge either Tiffany Stratton or Trish Stratus for the WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam. Naomi holds the women’s Money in the Bank briefcase and could cash it in for a title shot whenever she wants.

State Farm Arena in Atlanta is hosting Evolution on Sunday night. It’s the first time the all-women’s PLE has taken place since its inaugural edition in 2018.

WWE Evolution (Sunday, July 13) —

  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Rhea Ripley
  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Trish Stratus
  • NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne defends against Jordynne Grace
  • Triple threat match: Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch defends against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria
  • Four-way match: Women’s Tag Team Champions Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez defend against Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Asuka & Kairi Sane, and Sol Ruca & Zaria
  • No holds barred match: Jade Cargill vs. Naomi (Bianca Belair will be special guest referee)
  • Battle royal for a women’s title shot at Clash in Paris

Kelly Kelly says she turned down invitation to sit in crowd at WWE Evolution

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Kelly Kelly is claiming that she won’t be among the women’s division legends attending WWE Evolution this weekend.

Responding to a fan on social media today, Kelly Kelly said she turned down an offer from WWE to sit in the crowd at the all-women’s show. She was honored to receive the invitation but didn’t feel like it was the right way to return.

“I was So honored to be invited to Evolution II, to sit in the crowd it just didn’t feel like the right way to come back,” she wrote. “I’ll always be proud to have been part of the first, my heart is with every woman in that ring tomorrow. I’ll be back when the time’s right.”

Kelly Kelly was part of the inaugural Evolution 2018 card as a battle royal entrant. This year’s Evolution features another battle royal that figures to include some surprise entrants. The winner receives a women’s title shot next month at Clash in Paris.

Nikki Bella is among the confirmed participants for the battle royal at Sunday’s PLE, which is being held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

A former Divas Champion, Kelly Kelly (real name Barbie Blank) was originally with WWE from 2006-2012 and has been back for occasional appearances in recent years, most recently taking part in the 2022 women’s Royal Rumble. She said last year that she would be open to competing again so that her twin children could have the chance to see their mother wrestler.

Trish Stratus: WWE Evolution ‘came about quite quickly for everyone’

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Trish Stratus admits that the build to WWE Evolution has been a bit rushed, but she fully plans on delivering in her match against Tiffany Stratton.

At this Sunday’s all-women’s PLE, Stratus will challenge Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship. The match was made last week when Stratus returned on SmackDown and was chosen by Stratton as her Evolution opponent. The two successfully teamed together at Elimination Chamber in March, and their history dates back to 2024 when they had a backstage interaction at Money in the Bank.

Stratus told Notsam Wrestling that, given the quick build to Evolution, she is grateful that there is already a built-in story with her and Stratton. She believes it’s a fantasy matchup that fans have wanted to see.

“This entire card has seemed to be a quick turnaround, as it is, unfortunately. And I get it. There’s like 7,000 events a month, it seems like,” Stratus said. “But I think there’s a little bit of a built-in storyline, luckily, for Tiffany and I. You know, I love the fact that we had this connection. And I think people really were digging the Trishy Time [and] Tiffy Time thing. So I think that worked really well.

“But, you know, I think there was — people were seeing the parallels. There’s these two blondes who came into the business and, you know, a preconceived notion of what they can deliver in the ring and having to prove ourselves and knowing that like, you might think this is what you’re going to get from me in the ring, but now I have to work extra hard because I have to prove those people all wrong. So we both had to do that and had great success early on in our career.

“You know, she became champion at 25. I know a certain someone who became champion for the first time at 25 as well. So, you know, there’s a bit of — and luckily, I say — there’s a bit of a built-in storyline because, yeah, the whole Evolution kind of came about quite quickly for everyone. But I think with a little bit of that fantasy booking and seeing Tiff and I in there, I think people wanted it. And I think it’s going to really deliver. I know it’s going to deliver.”

Stratus did not compete in 2024 but will now be wrestling in her third match this year. The WWE Hall of Famer was an entrant in the women’s Royal Rumble in February and later teamed with Stratton to defeat Nia Jax & Candice LeRae at Elimination Chamber.

When asked if she’ll be sticking around after Evolution, Stratus said she’s viewed the appearances she’s made this year as a celebration of the 25th anniversary of her WWE debut — and she’s leaving the door open for more appearances before 2025 ends.

“This is perfect, the way it’s been written, almost,” Stratus said. “If you were to look at the year of like how it should go. We’re only, what — it’s only July, isn’t it?”

“I literally have said, if you guys want some more Stratusfaction, just let me know. And if you don’t, then let me know too — I don’t care really about what those guys say. But, yeah, if you want more Stratusfaction, let me know.”

Evolution is being held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday. It’s the first time the PLE has taken place since its inaugural edition in 2018.

Stephanie McMahon unveils opening video for WWE Evolution

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With Evolution’s return now just a couple of days away, WWE has released the opening video for Sunday’s PLE broadcast.

The all-women’s event is taking place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, marking the first time Evolution has been held since the inaugural edition in 2018. The opening video — set to “Rise” by Katy Perry — was unveiled by Stephanie McMahon on social media today. It features a trio of young girls being inspired by watching current WWE wrestlers and legends.

“Finally
this Sunday is the return of @WWE EVOLUTION!,” Stephanie tweeted. “Watch some of the most talented female athletes in the world as they take their place in history once again! Together, we all RISE! #WWEEvolution”

Evolution is one of three WWE events happening in Atlanta this weekend, with NXT Great American Bash and Saturday Night’s Main Event both happening the day prior. Evolution will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern on Sunday. It’s streaming live on Peacock in the United States and Netflix elsewhere.

WWE Evolution 2025 (Sunday, July 13) —

  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Rhea Ripley
  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Trish Stratus
  • NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne defends against Jordynne Grace
  • Triple threat match: Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch defends against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria
  • Four-way match: Women’s Tag Team Champions Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez defend against Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Asuka & Kairi Sane, and Sol Ruca & Zaria
  • No holds barred match: Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
  • Battle royal for a women’s title shot at Clash in Paris

WWE Evolution 2 Live Stream: How to watch

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WWE Evolution 2 marks the return of the all-women’s premium live event on Sunday, 13 July 2025, from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Fans worldwide can catch the Main Card live via Peacock in the United States or on Netflix in every other territory.

Below is your guide to tuning based on region. Be sure you subscribe ahead of time to avoid missing a single match!

United States – Main Card only live on Peacock

U.S. viewers can stream the Main Card live exclusively on Peacock, WWE’s official streaming partner for premium live events in America. Peacock subscribers should navigate to the “Sports → WWE” section and select Evolution 2 for live access. Note that Peacock’s free tier does not include live premium events, so ensure you have one of the paid plans starting from £4.99 per month.

United Kingdom – live stream via Netflix

In the UK, Netflix holds exclusive international broadcast rights for Evolution 2, with the event beginning on Monday, 14 July. Subscribers can find the live stream under “Sports & Fitness → WWE Evolution 2” in the Netflix app or on the web.

A standard Netflix subscription (£9.99–£15.99/month) covers access, but be aware that geo-restrictions apply outside the UK, so you’ll need a valid UK payment method.

Australia – where to watch on Netflix

Australian fans can watch Evolution 2 live on Netflix starting from 4 a.m. AEST on Monday, 14 July. Simply search for “WWE Evolution 2” in the Netflix catalogue and click “Play Live” when the broadcast begins. If you encounter buffering issues, switching to a wired connection or lowering video quality in settings can help maintain a stable stream.

Europe – stream live on Netflix globally

Across Continental Europe, Netflix streams Evolution 2 live at varying local times. European subscribers should ensure their app is updated and their region set correctly to access live sports content. If you’re travelling within Europe, check Netflix’s country-specific library, as availability may differ by licensing agreements.

Japan – watch evolution 2 on Netflix Japan

Japanese viewers can tune in from 3:00 a.m. JST on Monday, 14 July via Netflix Japan. The event will appear under the “ă‚čăƒăƒŒăƒ„â€ tab; you may need to search “WWE ă‚€ăƒœăƒȘăƒ„ăƒŒă‚·ăƒ§ăƒł2” to locate it quickly.

Other Territories – international Netflix broadcast

In territories where Peacock is unavailable, such as India, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Evolution 2 will stream live on Netflix. In India, the stream starts on Monday, 14 July, with subscription plans from â‚č149 to â‚č649 per month. For all other regions, check your local Netflix schedule and adjust for time-zone differences to catch every match as it happens.

RegionPlatformLocal Start TimeSubscription Details
United StatesPeacock7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT, Sun 13 July 2025Paid Peacock plan required (from ÂŁ4.99/month); not on free tier
United KingdomNetflix12:00 a.m. BST, Mon 14 July 2025Any Netflix UK plan (£9.99–£15.99/month); UK payment method
AustraliaNetflix4:00 a.m. AEST, Mon 14 July 2025Any Netflix AU plan (AUD 10.99–22.99/month)
Europe (Central)Netflix8:00 p.m. CEST, Sun 13 July 2025Any local Netflix plan; ensure app region is correct
JapanNetflix Japan3:00 a.m. JST, Mon 14 July 2025Any Netflix JP plan; “ă‚čăƒăƒŒăƒ„â€ tab or search “WWE ă‚€ăƒœăƒȘăƒ„ăƒŒă‚·ăƒ§ăƒł2”
Other territoriesÂčNetflixVaries by territoryÂČAny local Netflix plan; check time-zone-adjusted schedule

WWE Evolution 2 Global Start Times: UK, US and Australia and more 2025

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WWE Evolution 2 returns this weekend with a global broadcast tailored to fans in the US, UK and Australia. In the United States, the Premium Live Event (PLE) airs exclusively on Peacock on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

UK viewers can tune in via Netflix on Monday, July 14, 2025, while Australian audiences catch all the action on Netflix on Monday, July 14, 2025. Below, find the precise local start times and streaming platforms so you won’t miss a moment of the event.

What time is WWE Evolution 2?

US Start Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) – July 13, 2025

WWE Evolution 2 will kick off at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, July 13, 2025. For fans on the West Coast, that translates to a 5 p.m. Pacific Time start. Peacock holds exclusive US rights to all WWE Premium Live Events through at least 2026, offering plans starting at $7.99/month.

UK Start Time: 1 a.m. BST – July 14, 2025

In the United Kingdom and Ireland (British Summer Time, UTC+1), WWE Evolution 2 begins at 1 a.m. BST on Monday, July 14, 2025. Netflix is the home for WWE PLEs, including Evolution, in the UK and much of Europe, as part of a global content deal WhatCulture. Ensure your Netflix subscription is up to date, most Netflix plans include PLEs at no additional cost.

Australia Start Time: 11 a.m. AEDT – July 14, 2025

For fans Down Under in Sydney, Melbourne and across New South Wales (Australian Eastern Daylight Time, UTC+11), the broadcast window opens at 11 a.m. AEDT on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Here’s a comprehensive table of local start times for WWE Evolution 2 (20:00 EDT on July 13, 2025) across major world time zones:

Region / CityAbbrev.UTC OffsetLocal Date & Time
Honolulu, USAHSTUTC–10July 13, 2025, 2:00 PM HST
Anchorage, USAAKDTUTC–8July 13, 2025, 4:00 PM AKDT
Los Angeles, USAPDTUTC–7July 13, 2025, 5:00 PM PDT
Denver, USAMDTUTC–6July 13, 2025, 6:00 PM MDT
Chicago, USACDTUTC–5July 13, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT
New York, USAEDTUTC–4July 13, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
Brasilia, BrazilBRTUTC–3July 13, 2025, 11:00 PM BRT
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaARTUTC–3July 13, 2025, 11:00 PM ART
UTCUTCUTC±0July 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
London, UKBSTUTC+1July 14, 2025, 1:00 AM BST
Berlin, GermanyCESTUTC+2July 14, 2025, 2:00 AM CEST
Johannesburg, S. AfricaSASTUTC+2July 14, 2025, 2:00 AM SAST
Moscow, RussiaMSKUTC+3July 14, 2025, 3:00 AM MSK
Dubai, UAEGSTUTC+4July 14, 2025, 4:00 AM GST
Karachi, PakistanPKTUTC+5July 14, 2025, 5:00 AM PKT
Mumbai, IndiaISTUTC+5:30July 14, 2025, 5:30 AM IST
Bangkok, ThailandICTUTC+7July 14, 2025, 7:00 AM ICT
Beijing, ChinaCSTUTC+8July 14, 2025, 8:00 AM CST
Tokyo, JapanJSTUTC+9July 14, 2025, 9:00 AM JST
Sydney, AustraliaAESTUTC+10July 14, 2025, 10:00 AM AEST
Melbourne, AustraliaAEDTUTC+11July 14, 2025, 11:00 AM AEDT
Auckland, New ZealandNZSTUTC+12July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM NZST

Nikki Bella: WWE comeback won’t be complete until Bella Twins reunite

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To promote WWE Evolution, Nikki Bella stopped by “Live with Kelly and Mark” for an appearance on Tuesday morning.

Bella will return to the ring when she competes in the Evolution Battle Royal this Sunday (July 13). So far in her return to WWE, Nikki has been solo without her twin sister Brie by her side. But Nikki told Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos this morning that this return to WWE will only be complete once the Bellas reunite.

“Well, she better join me. I mean, it’s the only way I sometimes feel like I can win is if I have her,” Nikki responded when asked if Brie will join her in the ring. “The fans are speaking really loudly — our Bella Army — they really want Brie back. And I really want her back. I feel like this comeback won’t be complete until the Bella Twins are together. So, it’ll be iconic.”

TMZ Sports reported in June that Brie was in talks for a WWE return, though Brie claimed that she had not been contacted by the promotion.

Brie has not wrestled since appearing as an entrant in the 2022 women’s Royal Rumble. Nikki returned to WWE earlier this year as a Rumble entrant and is now back for a more extended run. The twin sisters are already WWE Hall of Famers, having been inducted as part of the class of 2020.

A feud between Nikki Bella and Liv Morgan was originally the plan for Evolution. It started to play out on television before Morgan suffered a dislocated shoulder, forcing her out of action for months due to the injury requiring surgery.

The Evolution Battle Royal winner earns a women’s championship shot next month at WWE Clash in Paris.

“I’m obsessed with Paris,” Nikki said during today’s talk show appearance. “And so to have a championship match at a really big PLE, it would just be incredible. So, I’ve got to win.”

State Farm Arena in Atlanta is hosting Evolution on Sunday. It’s the first time the all-women’s event has taken place since 2018, when Nikki Bella headlined the inaugural show in a loss to Ronda Rousey.

Nikki Bella announced for WWE Evolution battle royal

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The first participants for Sunday’s battle royal at WWE Evolution have been announced, and they include Hall of Famer Nikki Bella.

WWE Hall of Famer Bella was the first participant revealed for the match during a vignette on Monday’s Raw:

Later in the show, Stephanie Vaquer was confirmed as an entrant in another vignette. Maxxie Dupri and Natalya were also confirmed for the match during an interview segment on the show, along with Nia Jax, and Ivy Nile:

The winner of the Evolution battle royal will earn a championship match at Clash in Paris set for Sunday, August 31.

Sunday’s Evolution card:

WWE Evolution, Sunday, July 13 —

  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Trish Stratus
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Rhea Ripley
  • NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne defends against Jordynne Grace
  • Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch defends against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria in a three-way
  • Women’s Tag Team Champions Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez defend against Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Asuka & Kairi Sane, and Sol Ruca & Zaria in a four-way
  • No holds barred: Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
  • Battle royal for a title shot at Clash in Paris — Nikki Bella, Stephanie Vaquer, Natalya, Maxxine Dupri, Nia Jax, Ivy Nile confirmed entrants

WWE Evolution Tag Team title match field set

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The field for Sunday’s Women’s Tag Team Championship match at WWE Evolution is set.

Following the events of Monday’s WWE Raw, Asuka & Kairi Sane, plus Sol Ruca & Zaria will round out the four-team field for the Women’s Tag title bout at Evolution in Atlanta.

Sane defeated Tag champ Roxanne Perez in singles competition on Monday’s show, then was saved by former Kabuki Warriors tag partner Asuka in the aftermath. Asuka and Sane were officially added to the Evolution match in a backstage segment with Raw GM Adam Pearce later in the episode.

Ruca and Zaria were announced as the NXT representatives in the contest joining Asuka and Sane, and SmackDown team Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss in challenging Perez and Raquel Rodriguez for the titles.

Seven matches are official for the Sunday, July 13 Evolution card. The lineup:

WWE Evolution, Sunday, July 13, 7 p.m. Eastern time —

  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Trish Stratus
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Rhea Ripley
  • NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne defends against Jordynne Grace
  • Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch defends against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria in a three-way
  • Women’s Tag Team Champions Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez defend against Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Asuka & Kairi Sane, and Sol Ruca & Zaria in a four-way
  • No holds barred: Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
  • Battle royal for a title shot at Clash in Paris

Fight Game: Hangman Page is winning at AEW All In, right?

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John LaRocca and I, Garrett Gonzales, are back to talk about the major topics in the world of wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast.

We also went live on the F4W YouTube channel which you can watch below.

We kicked off the show by giving out our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week before hitting the major AEW and WWE topics of the week.

Here are some of the things we talked about:

  • WWE’s lack of promotion for Evolution 2
  • New matches for Evolution 2 and Saturday Night’s Main Event
  • Hangman Page’s must-win at AEW All In
  • The weird stipulations for the Young Bucks vs. Swerve & Ospreay
  • New matches for AEW All In

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Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss advance to WWE Evolution Tag title match

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Can they coexist?

The odd couple storyline pairing of Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss have advanced to the Women’s Tag Team Championship match set for WWE Evolution following their victory on Friday’s taped SmackDown episode.

Flair and Bliss defeated the teams of Piper Niven & Alba Fyre, and Michin & B-Fab in a three-way qualifier on Friday’s show to move on to the Tag title bout at Evolution. They will challenge current champs Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, and two teams to be determined in a four-way in Atlanta on July 13.

The current Evolution card includes four title matches following the events of Friday’s SmackDown. The updated lineup:

WWE Evolution, Sunday, July 13, 7 p.m. Eastern time on Peacock in the US and Netflix internationally —

  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Trish Stratus
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Rhea Ripley
  • NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne defends against Jordynne Grace
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez defend against Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss and two teams TBD in a four-way
  • No holds barred: Naomi vs. Jade Cargill
  • Battle royal for a championship match at Clash in Paris

No holds barred match added to WWE Evolution

Posted on by Ethan Renner

Jade Cargill and Naomi will renew acquaintances in a no holds barred match at WWE Evolution.

Women’s Money in the Bank contract holder Naomi and Cargill will square off in the no rules contest at Evolution in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13. The match was confirmed during Friday’s taped WWE SmackDown episode.

Cargill and Bianca Belair held the Women’s Tag titles as a unit from August to December 2024. An injury storyline where a mystery attacked took out Cargill led to Belair choosing Naomi as her new tag partner, with Naomi assuming Cargill’s role as Tag champ. It was later revealed in storyline that Naomi was Cargill’s attacker.

Naomi and Cargill faced one another previously at WrestleMania 41 night one on April 19 of this year, with Cargill winning.

The updated Evolution lineup is listed below:

WWE Evolution, Sunday, July 13, 7 p.m. Eastern time on Peacock in the US and Netflix internationally —

  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Trish Stratus
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Rhea Ripley
  • NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne defends against Jordynne Grace
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez defend against Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss and two teams TBD in a four-way
  • No holds barred: Naomi vs. Jade Cargill
  • Battle royal for a championship match at Clash in Paris

Trish Stratus challenging Tiffany Stratton for WWE Women’s Championship

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WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus is returning from hiatus to challenge for the Women’s Championship at Evolution.

As confirmed during Friday’s taped SmackDown episode, Stratus will challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship at the Sunday, July 13 Evolution event in Atlanta.

During an in-ring promo with Queen of the Ring winner Jade Cargill, Stratton revealed that she had been granted the opportunity to choose her challenger at Evolution and had chosen Stratus. Cargill will face the winner at SummerSlam set for August 2 and August 3.

Stratus and Stratton teamed at the Elimination Chamber event in Stratus’s hometown of Toronto earlier this year.

A former seven-time Women’s Champion, Stratus was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013. Stratus has held the WWE Women’s title since January 3 of this year when she cashed in her Money in the Bank contract on Nia Jax on SmackDown.

The updated Evolution lineup following SmackDown:

WWE Evolution, Sunday, July 13, 7 p.m. Eastern time on Peacock in the US and Netflix internationally —

  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Trish Stratus
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Rhea Ripley
  • NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne defends against Jordynne Grace
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez defend against Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss and two teams TBD in a four-way
  • No holds barred: Naomi vs. Jade Cargill
  • Battle royal for a championship match at Clash in Paris

Mercedes Mone comments on WWE Evolution 2: ‘It’s about time’

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AEW’s TBS Champion Mercedes Mone has thoughts on WWE Evolution 2, the upcoming PLE set for July 13.

In a clip from her subscriber-only chat on her Instagram leaked to social media, Mone spoke on the all-women’s premium live event concept:

“Any thoughts about Evolution 2? I think it’s about time. They waited way too long to have an all-women’s pay-per-view, but I love and will always support and be a huge advocate for women’s wrestling. So, I’m excited for that, for the women that get to perform on that.”

Mone often holds subscriber-only live streams on her Instagram account as part of the $9.99 per month subscription fee.

In another leaked clip, Mone spoke about her short AEW feud with Britt Baker in response to a fan wanting to see more of their rivalry:

“Well, if the D.M.D. wants a back adjustment, she knows where to find me. In my locker room. But make sure you knock on the door first before entering or I’m gonna call security and then the cops.”