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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 WWE Money in the Bank champ Naomi opens up about sharing the journey with Big E
Professional wrestler Naomi, born Trinity Fatu, came through and served at the 2025 BET Awards with her husband, Jimmy Uso, showcasing her rightfully deserved (and long overdue) trophy from winning the six-woman ladder match at WWE Money in the Bank just two days prior. Trending Advertisement Not only was this a huge moment for her fans, but it was also the first time in history that a Black woman won the briefcase. Post-match, the WWE veteran was met with words of love and encouragement from WWE commentator and former WWE Champion, Big E, who, coincidentally, was the first Black man to win the achievement. The SmackDown superstar stopped to chat with REVOLT on the BET red carpet about the historic win. 'I feel very validated, which is something [important] as a competitor and performer in this business. Being surrounded by so much incredible talent is something we tend to strive for,' she shared. Advertisement 'Starting this journey a week after Big E,' the Florida native began. 'Sixteen years ago, and going through a different process than what we see today in 'NXT,' it meant a lot because he knows me and has seen the whole journey. He's seen the struggles, the setbacks, and we are very close. And he's close to my husband, so it really touched me.' Of course, we had to ask 2025's Mrs. Money in the Bank who was on her hitlist for the big cash-in moment. After letting the suspense build for a moment, she spilled the beans on who she's had her eye on. 'I've been watching Tiffany Stratton,' she said, with a knowing smile. 'She's had it coming. She's been messing with me all year, so I haven't forgotten.' However, she's never been one to limit her options. Advertisement 'Her time is up. But honestly, I could cash in on anyone, and that's got me thinking. I've never held the RAW Women's World Championship, so Iyo Sky's got something I want, too. You'll just have to tune in.' Before wrapping up the interview, the former Orlando Magic dancer touched on the evolution of representation in WWE, specifically how Black women are finally being given space to shine in ways we didn't always see in the early 2000s, when veteran stars like Alicia Fox, Jacqueline, and Jazz weren't given the spotlight they deserved. 'It feels incredible. One thing I always stick to is this: The talent speaks for itself. The cream always rises, no matter how long it takes,' she said. 'If you stay focused and earn it, I'm living proof that it'll happen for you.' Advertisement You Might Also Like
Toronto Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
WWE's R-Truth opens up on fan support following his release and return
WWE Superstar Ron "R-Truth" Killings (left) with WWE COO Paul "Triple H" Levesque following Money In The Bank: Los Angeles on June 7, 2025. Photo by @ronkillings1 / Instagram WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy and Postmedia's Rob Wong speak with WWE Superstar Ron 'R-Truth' Killings about the fan support he received when he announced he was being released by WWE, what John Cena means to him, how he keeps himself in shape and his new country music album. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Celebrity Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA Canada Editorial Cartoons
Forbes
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
WWE Evolution 2025 Dominates AEW All In Texas In Google Search Trends
Naomi wins the WWE Women's World Championship after cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase. The wrestling world is still reeling from one of its wildest weekends of the WWE vs. AEW era. Surprisingly, the toughest competition for AEW's biggest show of the year came against WWE Evolution. The all-women's show had a chip on its shoulder after the first women's PLE in seven years was rushed through a short build and moved to Sunday, essentially as cannon fodder for an increasingly bitter wrestling war. 'This entire card has seemed to be a quick turnaround as it is unfortunately and I get it—there's like 7,000 events a month, it seems like [laughs]," said Trish Stratus during an appearance on the Notsam Wrestling Podcast (h/t "But I think there's a little bit of a built-in storyline luckily for Tiffany and I…so yeah, the whole Evolution kind of came about quite quickly for everyone. But, I think it's a little bit of that fantasy-booking, and seeing Tiff and I in there—I think people wanted it and I think it's really gonna deliver. I know it's gonna deliver.' Trish Stratus' premonition came true. Not only did WWE Evolution deliver, it outpaced a seven-hour AEW All In show despite an eight-month build for its main event: an emotional coronation of Hangman Adam Page over Jon Moxley. On Google Trends, from Saturday, July 12, 2025 to Monday, July 14, 2025, searches for 'Evolution' ranked higher than searches for 'AEW All In Texas.' Google Search Trends: AEW All In Vs. WWE Evolution Search terms for 'WWE Evolution 2025' and 'AEW All In 2025' each amassed a search volume of 100k+ over the weekend (beginning on July 11, 2025.) Search terms such as 'All In Texas,' 'All In Results,' 'Hangman Adam Page' and 'Jon Moxley' contributed to All In's search volume. 'Naomi,' 'Evolution results' and 'Charlotte Flair' powered trending searches for WWE Evolution 2025. 'Evolution' appeared a second time in Google Search Trends volume rankings with a search volume of 50k+ starting on July 12. WWE counter-programming its competition is a tale as old as time. Last year, in response to consummate AEW defender Dave Meltzer, billionaire AEW President and CEO Tony Khan tweeted about what he deemed as 'predatory business practices' from WWE. Khan's tweet evoked the name of Jim Crockett Promotions, one of many victims of WWE's cutthroat competitiveness. Khan had similar comments about WWE's counterprogramming during this year's AEW Double or Nothing press conference. '[The counter programming is] pretty consistent,' said Khan (h/t "I'd say it's the most consistent event head-to-head scheduling I've seen Crockett Promotions. So, a lot of scheduling that went that way, and I can tell you this will go a lot differently than that did.' Not to be deterred, AEW All In's marathon showcase encroached on the first hour of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, featuring Goldberg's retirement. SNME still garnered 1.425 million viewers, No. 1 on network TV in the 18-49 demo. Despite being No. 1, the rating was down 28% from May's viewership, however May's SNME—which featured a Steel Cage Match and a John Cena match—was an outlier compared to SNME viewership in December (1.590 million), January (1.494 million) and July (1.425 million.) Coming out of the weekend wrestling wars, Google trending searches suggest things went the way of WWE as they typically do. AEW held its version of WrestleMania, but not only did they have to share that stage with WWE, WWE outshined AEW on short notice. In fact, 'Seth Rollins' (200k+) doubled the search volume of AEW Double or Nothing as fans frantically Googled his apparent knee injury during a match against LA Knight. As of this writing, there is still no confirmation as to the severity—or even the legitimacy—of that particular injury at Saturday Night's Main Event. Seth Rollins out-trended AEW All In 2025 over the weekend by an average search score of 47-22. Much was made about the business sense of WWE airing several shows during the same weekend as AEW All In. While WWE moved tickets impressively, they didn't sell out the way WWE live events have been consistently selling out in 2025. That's not the point. WWE flooding the market during All In was just as much about sabotaging AEW's clout as it was about sabotaging business. It's 2025. This isn't just a wrestling war, it's a click war. WWE's goal was to step on AEW's biggest moment by drumming up interest in WWE content during that same weekend. Mission accomplished. In addition to search trends, several polls suggested Evolution, headlined by quite possibly the greatest WWE women's match of all time and a surprise Naomi cash-in, was the best show of the weekend. By airing so many WWE shows and interfering with AEW's attempt at a turnaround, WWE did what it set out to do. There's no rest for the weary. AEW's next pay-per-view, Forbidden Door 2025, will go head-to-head with NXT Heatwave on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Black America Web
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
WWE Fans Salute New Women's World Title Holder Naomi, Say It's About Damn Time She Gets Her Time To Shine
Source: WWE / Getty / Naomi It's been a long time coming for WWE superstar Naomi, but she has finally reached the promised land, and wrestling fans are saying it's about damn time. Naomi didn't miss her opportunity to cash in her Money In The Bank contract, using it to give her a golden opportunity during the women-led WWE PPV, Evolution, seizing the moment and beating Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley to win the WWE Women's World Title. Ripley and Sky were locked in a grueling one-on-one match, which was also the main event of Sunday night's PPV event. With both superstars putting it all on the line, and on their last legs, Naomi saw it as an opportunity, turning it into a Triple-Threat match. Naomi quickly dispatched Ripley, giving her a window of opportunity to pin Iyo and win the title. Naomi cashing in her Money In The Bank contract turned what was a sour night following a loss to her ongoing rival, Jade Cargill, into a decision to shake up Raw's women's division. Fans of the WWE superstar were extremely happy and proud to see the WWE superstar finally win a belt, and took the celebration to X, formerly Twitter. 'i've watched naomi be the best in her nxt class, be the best diva in that ring, be the most over woman on the smackdown roster, put her all into reviving a dead tag division, help put tna women's wrestling on the map. nobody, NOBODY deserves this more,' one fan wrote on X. Another fan wrote, ' seeing naomi with the title feels SO correct.' Congrats are in order for Naomi. Let's see how long she holds onto the title. You can see more reactions in the gallery below. WWE Fans Salute New Women's World Title Holder Naomi, Say It's About Damn Time She Gets Her Time To Shine was originally published on
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE 'Evolution': Naomi cashes in to become Women's World Champion
July 14 (UPI) -- Naomi became the new Women's World Champion after successfully cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase at WWE Evolution. Naomi made the shocking move Sunday during the main event of Evolution between Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. Advertisement Sky was defending her title against Ripley in what was shaping up to be a classic match. Sky had accidentally knocked out the referee, allowing the two grapplers to fight around the arena and near fans. The match's big moment came when Sky delivered a Crossbody to Ripley after jumping off a set of large speakers. Back inside the ring, both women were down after Ripley performed a Spanish Fly from the top rope. It was then that Naomi made her way to the ring with a referee and her Money in the Bank briefcase. Naomi cashed in the briefcase, instantly making the bout a Triple Threat match for the Women's World Championship. Naomi hit Sky with the briefcase and tossed Ripley out of the ring before she nailed Sky with a Split-Legged Moonsault to get the three count. Advertisement Naomi, earlier in the night, had lost to her rival Jade Cargill in a No Holds Barred match. WWE Evolution consists solely of female competitors. The last Evolution event was held in 2018.
