Naomi Cashes In at WWE Evolution to Become Women’s World Champion – Naomi’s night at WWE Evolution 2025 took a dramatic turn, ending with her standing tall as the new WWE Women’s World Champion. Despite falling to Jade Cargill earlier in the evening in a brutal No Holds Barred match with Bianca Belair serving as special guest referee, Naomi capitalized on a golden opportunity to walk out of the State Farm Arena in Atlanta with championship gold.
The main event clash between reigning champion IYO SKY and challenger Rhea Ripley was a hard-hitting, high-stakes affair. The two rivals left it all in the ring, culminating in a jaw-dropping top-rope Spanish Fly that left both women laid out. Earlier, the bout had spilled into the backstage area and onto a stack of production cases, with SKY launching herself off the tower and crashing down onto Ripley in one of the event’s most jaw-dropping moments.
With both competitors down and vulnerable, Naomi’s entrance theme hit and the crowd erupted. She raced to the ring with her Money in the Bank briefcase, officially cashing in the contract she earned at last month’s PLE. After delivering a stiff shot to SKY with the briefcase, she neutralized Ripley by sending her crashing shoulder-first into the ring post. Naomi then climbed to the top rope and connected with her signature split-legged moonsault on SKY for the decisive three-count.
Naomi’s victory marks her first Women’s World Championship reign since 2017, when she held the SmackDown Women’s Title on two occasions. Since returning to WWE in 2024 following a dominant run as TNA Knockouts Champion, Naomi captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles alongside Belair — their second reign together. Now, she adds the most prestigious prize in women’s wrestling to her legacy once again.
For IYO SKY, her 133-day reign comes to an end after a series of standout defenses. Ripley, meanwhile, was seeking a third title run but leaves empty-handed after a punishing battle.
Naomi’s cash-in now ranks among the most memorable in WWE women’s division history, delivering an unforgettable closing chapter to Evolution 2025.
Naomi Cashes In at WWE Evolution to Become Women’s World Champion
