It's time for WWE "Evolution 2025."
Back in 2018, the first all-women's event in WWE history took place, and it was headlined by a WWE "Raw" Women's Championship match between Ronda Rousey and Nikki Bella. "Evolution 2025" will also close with a world title match, as Iyo Sky looks to successfully defend the WWE Women's World Championship against Rhea Ripley.
That won't be the only title match on the card. WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton will defend her title against Hall of Famer Trish Stratus. The winner will meet Jade Cargill at "SummerSlam 2025" in August.
It's almost time! Drop your #WWEEvolution predictions ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/hIRQ3qpBay
— WWE (@WWE) July 13, 2025
Speaking of Cargill, she will look to bring the storm to State Farm Arena in Atlanta when she collides with Naomi. "SmackDown" general manager Nick Aldis recently announced that Bianca Belair will serve as the special guest referee.
The top female champion of the "NXT" brand will also put her title on the line. Jacy Jayne hopes to thwart the challenge of former TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace. At "NXT Great American Bash," Grace and Blake Monroe defeated Fatal Influence. Can Grace cap off perhaps the biggest weekend of her career with a title win?
"The Man" will also be in action. Becky Lynch is the current WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion, but her reign is in jeopardy. Lynch doesn't have to be pinned to lose the gold, as she will defend against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria in a triple threat match.
There's also the battle royal match with major implications for "Clash in Paris." The winner will receive a guaranteed world title shot at the international PLE at the end of August.
WWE "Evolution 2025" will begin at 7 p.m. ET. Athlon Sports will be providing live updates throughout the show.
Stephanie McMahon made her entrance to get the PLE started. She joined Joe Tessitore at the analyst desk.
Stephanie McMahon abriendo #WWEEvolution con su entrada ante el público. Cómo no. pic.twitter.com/mAIHlunJOb
— LuigiWrestling (@LuigiWrestling) July 13, 2025
McMahon said the first "Evolution" show back in 2018 was created for women in WWE to break through. She said now women are regular headliners. McMahon was asked which match holds her interest the most, and she chose the grudge match between Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair.
WOOOOOOOOOO
— LuigiWrestling (@LuigiWrestling) July 13, 2025
WOOOOOOOOOO
WOOOOOOOOOO
Doña Lyra Valkyria #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/8DkO1o4Prj
Bayley took out Valkyria immediately. Bayley landed a series of right hands, but Lynch returned fire with an uppercut, followed by a spinning kick to the midsection. Bayley sent Lynch crashing to the mat, but Valkyria attacked her from behind.
Valkyria went for Nightwing, but Bayley disrupted the attempt. She settled for a crossbody on Lynch. Valkyria caught "The Man" in a submission before Bayley popped her with a big boot.
Esta gran Campana de Lyra Valkyria a la que nos tiene acostumbrados. Qué gran talento in-ring es. #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/O84zjADWL8
— LuigiWrestling (@LuigiWrestling) July 13, 2025
Valkyra hit a crossbody on Bayley off the apron. She then went for a tornado DDT, but Lynch shoved her into the ring steps. The champion then sent Bayley crashing into the barricade. Lynch then hit an exploder on Bayley into the barricade.
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