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WWE Announces Naomi’s Blockbuster Title Defense for SummerSlam
WWE Announces Naomi's Blockbuster Title Defense for SummerSlam 1 Mercedes Mone and Naomi (via WWE)

Naomi stunned the WWE Universe with a surprise Money in the Bank cash-in at Evolution 2 this past weekend. During the match between IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley , ‘The Glow’ seized the moment, storming the ring to cash in her contract and capture the Women’s World Championship. On Raw the following night, Naomi came out to celebrate her victory, but the celebration was cut short when General Manager Adam Pearce announced that she would be defending her gold at SummerSlam.

Earlier in the night, the new Women’s World Champion was confronted by ‘The Eradicator’ and ‘The Genius of the Sky’, both demanding a rematch. However, Naomi firmly denied their requests, telling them to get back in line. The tension escalated until Adam Pearce interrupted the confrontation with a major announcement: at SummerSlam, Naomi will defend her title in a Triple Threat Match against both Ripley and SKY.

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Moreover, Pearce also gave the former TNA Knockouts Champion her flowers for working hard to earn her moment at the all-women’s PLE. He also acknowledged the incredible match between Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, calling it “magic.” The announcement of the Triple Threat Match at SummerSlam received a warm reception from the WWE Universe, making it clear that fans are in favor of a significant title reign for Naomi.

Additionally, it’s now confirmed that Naomi is officially part of the Monday Night Raw roster after a year-long run on SmackDown. The move opens the door to several dream matches for ‘The Glow’ while injecting fresh energy into the Raw women’s division. That said, it will be interesting to see how WWE continues to build this evolving three-way storyline moving forward.

Mercedes Mone reacted to Naomi’s title victory at Evolution

Mercedes Mone and Naomi share a close friendship outside of WWE. The duo famously walked out of the company in 2022, frustrated with their booking at the time. Since then, both have taken the wrestling world by storm with their success. Following Naomi’s iconic title win at Evolution, the AEW star reacted with a subtle yet heartfelt message to celebrate her friend’s achievement.

Taking to X, Mone posted a GIF of Daniel Bryan ’s iconic ‘Yes’ chants, signaling her excitement and support for Naomi’s victory. She paired the post with the caption “Proceed with caution”, Naomi’s new catchphrase in WWE, along with an alert emoji, subtly pointing to the significance of her friend’s title win.

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Moreover, the former WWE star suffered a major setback in her match at All In Texas last week, where she faced Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship but came up short. Despite the loss, Moné still celebrated Naomi’s victory as if it were her own, showing just how strong their bond remains.

Naomi said she is “the evolution” herself following her title win

Naomi has been on top of the world since capturing the Women’s World Championship, proudly calling her victory the greatest moment in women’s wrestling history. Reflecting on her win, The Glow described it as “the evolution” in itself, a powerful statement that highlights the significance of her moment.


WWE Announces Naomi's Blockbuster Title Defense for SummerSlam 2 Naomi (via WWE)

Speaking on Evolution Recap, the former TNA star declared that she is the epitome of women’s wrestling. She emphasized that her career embodies the true meaning of evolution, stating that she has constantly adapted and grown into the performer she is today.

And when you look up evolution in the dictionary, I want a picture of me next to that b*tch like this.

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Naomi declared that from now on, whenever fans talk about evolution in women’s wrestling, they should be talking about her. The 37-year-old also highlighted her historic WWE career, which has spanned over 16 years. She expressed how proud she feels at this stage of her journey and shared her excitement for what the future holds.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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