Naomi is set to defend her Women’s World Championship in a Triple Threat match against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY at WWE SummerSlam this weekend in New Jersey. This contest marks a crucial moment as Naomi seeks to retain her title after cashing in her Money in the Bank contract at Evolution 2025.
During the latest WWE RAW episode, Naomi returned to televised competition for the first time since winning the championship, participating in an eight-woman tag team match. She partnered with The Green Regime to face Ripley, SKY, Nikki Bella, and Stephanie Vaquer. The match concluded with a loss for Naomi’s team after Chelsea Green was pinned by Vaquer.
Although Naomi aims to maintain her reign at SummerSlam, a surprising development might occur involving Nikki Bella. Earlier this year, the Hall of Famer made a notable WWE comeback by competing in the Women’s Royal Rumble match, followed by a break. She later returned to take part in a 20-woman Battle Royal at Evolution 2025.
With Nikki Bella’s team winning on RAW, there is speculation that she could interfere in the championship match, potentially costing Naomi her title and igniting a renewed rivalry between the veterans. Such an interference would add an unpredictable layer to the bout and create new storylines in the women’s division.
This possible twist remains unconfirmed, and fans will need to watch SummerSlam to see if Nikki Bella will indeed influence the outcome.
Potential Scenario: IYO SKY Reclaims the Title for a Future Clash in Paris
Speculation surrounds who will emerge victorious in the Women’s World Championship Triple Threat, with some anticipating that IYO SKY could seize the title back. A likely sequence might involve Rhea Ripley executing her signature Riptide finisher on Naomi, only to be swiftly eliminated by SKY who then pins Naomi for the win.
Should this occur, Ripley’s frustration might lead her to turn heel by launching an attack on SKY, escalating their rivalry. This development could pave the way for a highly anticipated rematch at WWE Clash in Paris, assuming Ripley manages to neutralize Stephanie Vaquer, who has already secured a title opportunity at that event.
Alternatively, management might add Ripley to the championship match at the pay-per-view, intensifying the stakes. Nevertheless, these scenarios are purely speculative at this stage, with the creative direction under Triple H yet to be revealed.
