Rhea Ripley is set to compete against IYO SKY for the Women’s World Championship at WWE Evolution 2025, scheduled for this Saturday night at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The forthcoming pay-per-view event promises a high-stakes battle as Ripley aims to reclaim the title in a much-anticipated matchup.
Before the fight, IYO SKY issued a direct warning to Ripley through her Instagram, emphasizing her determination to defend the championship she won from Ripley earlier this year. SKY expressed her focus on the upcoming bout, reinforcing the intensity surrounding the contest.
“I was able to become WWE Women’s Champion because Rhea gave me a shot at the title.. NOW it is MY MISSION as Champion to defend MY TITLE against Rhea at Evolution.🚀🚀 Rhea….see you then,” she wrote.
—IYO SKY, WWE Women’s Champion
Background and Recent Career Highlights
IYO SKY earned the Women’s World Championship by defeating Rhea Ripley on WWE RAW shortly after the Elimination Chamber 2025 event. Since then, she has yet to defend the title, including after her victory in a Triple Threat match against Ripley and Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 41. Belair is currently sidelined with a hand injury and is speculated to return around SummerSlam 2025, leaving the title scene focused on Ripley and SKY.
In recent matches, Ripley showed strong momentum, notably securing a hard-fought win over Raquel Rodriguez in a Street Fight at WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia last month. This win boosts her confidence heading into the Evolution showdown, where she hopes to regain the championship.
Expert Prediction Backs Ripley for Victory
Dutch Mantell, a veteran wrestling manager, recently spoke about the Evolution 2025 Women’s World Title match on Sportskeeda’s The Wrestling Outlaws show. Mantell expressed his belief that Ripley would emerge as the champion during the event, highlighting her physical presence and popularity among fans as key factors.
“Rhea Ripley, I think, will take that. She’s a big girl, she’s like 6 feet tall, right? I think she’s very good, people like her, and she and [Iyo Sky] will tear the house down” (0:45-1:13)
—Dutch Mantell, Wrestling Veteran
Mantell’s prediction adds to the anticipation as both Ripley and SKY prepare to face off in what is expected to be an electrifying title match this weekend.
What’s at Stake and Future Implications
The outcome of this highly charged contest will shape the direction of the Women’s World Championship storyline leading into the mid-year events like SummerSlam 2025. A win for Ripley would signal a return to form and renewed momentum for her character, while IYO SKY’s successful defense would solidify her reign and dominance in the division.
This intense rivalry, marked by past title changes and contrasting styles, has kept fans eagerly awaiting Evolution 2025. As tensions build, this match represents a pivotal moment in WWE’s women’s division and promises to deliver memorable action at the State Farm Arena.
