WWE staged its second all-women premium live event on Sunday, returning the Evolution brand for the first time since 2018. The show, presented by Maybelline, packed a sold-out State Farm Arena in Atlanta and streamed globally on Peacock. The night’s defining moment came in the main event when Naomi cashed in her Money in the Bank briefcase moments after a bruising Women's World Championship clash between titleholder Iyo Sky and challenger Rhea Ripley. Naomi scored the decisive pinfall on Sky, ending the champion’s 132-day reign and capturing the division’s top prize. Earlier, Becky Lynch opened the card by rolling up Bayley in a triple-threat that also featured Lyra Valkyria to keep the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Tiffany Stratton turned back Hall of Famer Trish Stratus to remain WWE Women’s Champion, while NXT titleholder Jacy Jayne survived Jordynne Grace after new ally Blake Monroe struck Grace with the championship belt. Tag team gold also stayed put as Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez won a fatal four-way to extend their reign, and Stephanie Vaquer out-lasted a battle royal field to secure a championship opportunity at Clash in Paris on Aug. 31. The card’s lone grudge match saw Jade Cargill defeat Naomi in a no-holds-barred encounter refereed by Bianca Belair—an outcome overshadowed by Naomi’s later championship coup. Company executive Stephanie McMahon opened the broadcast, calling the show a testament to the growth of WWE’s women’s division. On the post-event panel, retired champion Big E urged the company not to wait another seven years for a third Evolution, underscoring the strong reception to Sunday’s showcase.
Big E on the #WWEEvolution 2 post-show: “Let’s please not wait another 7 years to do this” https://t.co/Kjb5mk7FGM
BIG E reacting to the main event, Naomi winning and the entire night for #WWEEvolution “This right here is why you watch wrestling it damn near made me tear up” 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/4sZ5tAUOC0
IYO SKY’s reign as Women’s World Champion has officially come to an end at 132 days. https://t.co/QZWiASoRUF