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Stephanie McMahon Leads Parade Of Former Stars And Champions At WWE Evolution

Originally posted on Wrestling on SI | By Zack Heydorn | Last updated Jul 13, 2025 11:10 PM ET

WWE Evolution was a strong night for in-ring competition in the women's division, but it was also the scenery for numerous returns of former WWE stars, champions, and General Managers.

Throughout numerous points in the show, WWE cut to shots of past women's talent in the audience at the Evolution PLE in Atlanta. The list of special appearances in the crowd included:

Vickie Guerrero

Melina

Molly Holly

EXCUSE ME!!!

Vickie Guerrero is in the house! ️ pic.twitter.com/2kJl7B21YL
— WWE (@WWE) July 13, 2025

Jazz

Ivory

Maryse

Torrie Wilson

Earlier in the day on Sunday, former WWE Divas Champion, Kelly Kelly, confirmed she was asked to make an appearance from the audience, but declined because she didn't want to make her return in that way.

Another surprise of the night was the return of former WWE CEO, Stephanie McMahon. McMahon opened the Evolution broadcast and then joined Joe Tessitore in the WWE Evolution announce booth to provide commentary on the matches throughout the night.

.@StephMcMahon is here and she's READY for WWE Evolution! pic.twitter.com/08NzkJL9Aw
— WWE (@WWE) July 13, 2025

WWE Evolution 2 was the first all-women's WWE PLE since the first of its kind premiered on the WWE Network in 2018.

In the main event of the show, Naomi cashed in her Money in the Bank to make Rhea Ripley vs. Iyo Sky a Triple Threat Match. Naomi pinned Sky to win the match and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

⚠️ PROCEED WITH CAUTION! ⚠️

Naomi is your NEW Women's World Champion!!! pic.twitter.com/bmbIGbLdb7
— WWE (@WWE) July 14, 2025

In addition to the main event, Becky Lynch retained the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship and Jacy Jayne retained the NXT Women's Championship at the special event.

This article first appeared on Wrestling on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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