Who will emerge victorious on a historic night in WWE?
Evolution returns to WWE programming seven years after its first event, dedicating a premium live event to the women of the company.
There’s no denying the WWE women’s division is one of the best in wrestling with a stacked roster from top to bottom. Evolution will allow all of the division’s talent the chance to showcase their stuff, with both the main roster and NXT taking part in the night. It’s not just a night celebrating the stars either, as there’s championships and massive opportunities on the line for everyone involved. It’s guaranteed to be an epic event, but with so many bright stars, it’s tough to guess who will be the big winners.
Battle royal for championship match at Clash in Paris
Jordan Mendoza: This is one of the few battle royal matches with actual intrigue just because the names involved. There’s Hall of Famers, established stars and up-and-coming younger talent all looking for a title shot. I don’t see any NXT talent winning this one, but rather one that just called up. Stephanie Vaquer is destined to be a mega star, and she starts her journey by eliminated Nikki Bella at the end to guarantee her shot. Winner: Stephanie Vaquer.
Richard Morin: Stephanie Vaquer is certainly the safe pick. She’s got a ton of heat since joining the main roster and seems destined for a world championship program. The sleeper here has to be Bianca Belair (if she returns here). Since the winner gets a title match at Clash in Paris, a win would set her up to face Jade Cargill or even Naomi after the events of SummerSlam are settled. Winner: Stephanie Vaquer.
No holds barred match: Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
Jordan Mendoza: Odd that this feels like it will be much better than their WrestleMania match, but that’s in part to Naomi turning it up a notch as Ms. Money in the Bank. The no disqualification actually favors Naomi, who will probably have plenty of tricks up her sleeve for her archrival. However, Cargill is still the powerhouse that can dominate her opponent. She’s able to get past Naomi again, which frustrates Naomi and eventually leads to a clash between the two when Naomi tries to cash in the briefcase. Winner: Jade Cargill.
Richard Morin: They can’t slow Cargill’s singles run now, and Naomi has the plot armor − the Money in the Bank briefcase − to survive a loss here. This feud will continue to build as the WWE Women’s Championship starts to bleed into this rivalry. Winner: Jade Cargill.
Fatal four-way tag team match for WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Sol Ruca and Zaria vs. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane)
Jordan Mendoza: This one is so hard to pick because a legit case could be made for each team to win. Storyline wise, it makes sense for Rodriguez and Perez to continue their friendship with Liv Morgan out. Flair and Bliss are future Hall of Famers that bring up the title prestige. Ruca and Zaria are young stars that would make the most of the push. Asuka and Sane are elite wrestlers. Give it to the decorated stars and continue their odd friendship. Winner: Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss.
Richard Morin: Rodriguez and Perez need to consolidate power here after the former inherited her half of the titles in wake of Liv Morgan’s injury. The women’s tag division has been stale to say the least, but I could see them wanting to build Rodriguez and Perez for Morgan’s eventual return. Winners: Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez.
Triple threat match for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria
Jordan Mendoza: This really could be the main event of the night given it’s by far the best storyline heading into the event. With two great former WWE champions in the ring, expect Valkyria to put on another exceptional performance that should give her more credibility to become a big-time star down the road. Still, Lynch has done so well as a heel, and she keeps it going by capitalizing on someone else’s finisher and getting the pin. Winner: Becky Lynch.
Richard Morin: The title is eventually coming home with Valkyria but it’s ultimately the bad blood between her and Bailey that lets Lynch slip away with the title at Evolution. This feud will keep going to SummerSlam and perhaps beyond. Winner: Becky Lynch.
NXT Women’s Championship match: Jacy Jane (c) vs. Jordynne Grace
Jordan Mendoza: For as much Jane has deserved to hold the title, the sad reality is that she is a transitional champion. Grace has been touted as a future WWE star ever since she appeared in the company with TNA Wrestling, and she takes the first step toward that with her first gold in the company. Winner: Jordynne Grace.
Richard Morin: Following her shocking title win, Jane is really just keeping the title warm for the next champion. Grace takes the win and goes on to defeat Masha Slamovich at Slammiversary to win the TNA Knockouts World Championship and become a double champ. Winner: Jordynne Grace.
WWE Women’s Championship match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Trish Stratus
Jordan Mendoza: Imagine how great this match would be if they were both in their prime? Considering in-ring approach, Stratton is pretty much the Stratus of this generation and gets the battle of wrestling’s best. Stratus will show us that she still has it, but this certainly feels like a ‘passing of the torch’ moment for the champion. Winner: Tiffany Stratton.
Richard Morin: This is a tricky one to predict because of the lack of build. Is it really just a one-off just to have Stratus compete at Evolution? Or is the friendly match a smokescreen covering for an eventual Naomi cash-in? Winner: Tiffany Stratton.
Women’s World Championship match: Iyo Sky (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
Jordan Mendoza: Everything turns to gold when Sky and Ripley are in the ring together. What’s been unfortunate about Sky’s reign as champion is she hasn’t defended it, and she has to go against a woman that very well could capture it back. This will be the match of the night with all sorts of insane spots. Ripley has yet to get the best of Sky. That will remain the same in a triumphant victory for the ‘Genius of the Sky.’ Winner: Iyo Sky.
Richard Morin: Sky hasn’t defended her title in a televised match since WrestleMania 41. That’s nearly three months of silence. Given that, it has to be Ripley finally getting over Sky as the show closes with Ripley holding the belt. Winner: Rhea Ripley.
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