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WWE will crown an interim WWE Women’s Champion instead of forcing Rhea Ripley to vacate her belt due to a torn meniscus. A ladder match at SummerSlam will determine the interim titleholder, with five women earning spots on SmackDown to enter the match; likely entrants include Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill, and Ripley will face the interim champion upon her return to decide the undisputed champion.
In WWE Backlash 2026, Iyo Sky and Asuka battled to a near-even contest until Sky blocked Asuka's mist with a notebook, survived a late Asuka Lock, and finished with the Bullet Train Attack and a moonsault for the win; an emotional Asuka congratulated Sky afterward.
Iowa State University will launch women’s wrestling as its 18th intercollegiate athletics program for the 2027-28 school year, naming two-time World Wrestling Championship silver medalist Alli St. John as the inaugural head coach. The program will start with 10 scholarships and a 30-member roster, reflecting the sport’s rapid growth and Iowa’s strong wrestling culture.
Iowa State University named Alli St. John as the program's first head coach for its new women's wrestling team, which will compete starting in 2027-28. The two-time World Championships silver medalist brings elite competitive credentials and fundraising experience as she builds a championship-caliber program from the ground up.
Australian wrestler Lena Kross finally appeared for AEW at Grand Slam Australia, attacking the champions after their title defense and aligning with Megabad; her signing was publicly teased for months, with prior AEW appearances in 2025 as part of the signing storyline.
On SmackDown in Montreal ahead of the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble, Jordynne Grace announced she will enter the match, continuing her pursuit of Jade Cargill’s title; Grace has prior Royal Rumble history as Knockouts Champion, and the night also notes Roman Reigns’s inclusion in the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble as WWE builds toward WrestleMania 42.
WWE Evolution 2025 featured five championship matches, with Naomi cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase to win the Women's World Championship in a triple threat match against Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky, highlighting an exciting event with notable performances and storylines.
WWE Evolution 2025 featured major title defenses including IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton vs. Trish Stratus, with Naomi winning the WWE Women’s World Championship in a triple threat match, along with multiple tag team and special matches, showcasing the growth and empowerment of women in wrestling.
WWE Evolution featured a series of matches including IYO Sky defending her Women's World title against Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton retaining the Women's Championship against Trish Stratus, and a battle royal won by Stephanie Vaquer to earn a title shot at Clash in Paris. The event celebrated women's wrestling history and showcased top talent across various matches, concluding with Sky vs. Ripley.
The WWE Evolution 2 event will start with a triple threat match for the Women's Intercontinental Championship featuring Becky Lynch, Lyra Valkyria, and Bayley, alongside other high-profile matches including IYO SKY defending her WWE Women’s World Championship and Jade Cargill versus Naomi in a No Holds Barred match, promising an exciting lineup for fans.
WWE Evolution 2 is taking place in Atlanta, featuring Rhea Ripley aiming to finally beat IYO SKY in the main event, along with several other matches including Tiffany Stratton vs. Trish Stratus, a tag team championship match, and a Battle Royal, despite a rushed build and some changes due to injuries.
Three Muslim sisters from Buffalo, NY, who faced challenges due to their faith in wrestling, successfully advocated for rule changes allowing modest uniforms in American women's wrestling, leading to their participation and success in college competitions, despite international restrictions affecting their Olympic dreams.
WWE NXT is building up to its second-ever women's Evolution event on July 13, 2025, featuring a women's battle royal with six NXT superstars, as part of a larger event highlighting female talent, with a high-energy segment ending in a brawl to hype the match.
WWE Hall of Famer Alundra Blayze has expressed interest in returning to participate in a Battle Royal at WWE Evolution, an upcoming event celebrating women's wrestling, sparking excitement among fans and adding nostalgia to the event. Her involvement would honor her significant contributions to women's wrestling history.
WWE's second all-female Evolution event will feature a women's battle royal to determine a challenger for a women's world title, with potential surprise entrants including legends and returning stars, amid a largely assembled card and limited promotion.