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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Natalya wants WWE Evolution 2 to spotlight new stars
Natalya Neidhart (Image via WWE) WWE Evolution is coming back on Sunday, July 13. This will be the second time WWE hosts an all-women's Premium Live Event. It will take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The show is expected to feature top women from WWE and NXT. One person who is very excited about it is Natalya, who was also part of the first Evolution event seven years ago. Natalya feels this new show should do more than bring back legends. She believes it is the perfect chance to help women who haven't had many big moments. She wants the spotlight to go to rising stars who are ready for their big break. Natalya Neidhart wants new talent to shine at Evolution 2 Natalya recently shared about Evolution 2 on Busted Open Radio . She said the event should focus on giving a chance to women who haven't had the opportunity to shine yet. According to her, there are many talented women, especially in NXT, who are just waiting for their moment to break through. These women are close to becoming stars and just need one big match or moment to show what they can do on a bigger stage. Natalya believes Evolution 2 is the perfect event for that. "I really want it to be a chance for some women who haven't had the chance yet to shine. Women that haven't had as much attention or haven't had that breakout moment that they need. You know, I would love for this to be a moment for either somebody from 'NXT,' there's just so many women that are just on the cusp and they just need that one breakout moment..." Natalya Makes Her Debut‼️ | Busted Open She also mentioned she would love to see Michelle McCool and Layla return as LayCool. While she supports seeing legends take part in the event, she made it clear that the main focus should be on younger talent who need the spotlight now. At the first Evolution, Natalya teamed with Bayley and Sasha Banks in a memorable match, and now she hopes new talent will get their own unforgettable moment too. Natalya says storytelling is more important than winning Natalya also discussed why good stories matter more than who wins or loses. She recently watched a match between Stephanie Vaquer and Jordynne Grace and loved it. She sent them messages to say how much she enjoyed their work. She was especially inspired by Stephanie and wants to work with her in the future. Natalya's Take on Stephanie Vaquer: Ready for Main Roster? | Busted Open WWE NXT Even though Stephanie lost her title a few days later, Natalya said that does not matter. She explained that what makes a match special is not always the result, but the story it tells. 'That's what the great ones can do. The great ones can lose—and it doesn't matter.' Also Read: Natalya teases appearance as WWE EVOLVE prepares to crown first women's champion For Natalya, WWE Evolution 2 should not just be about big names or who wins. It should be about giving new stars a chance and telling stories that fans will remember. She believes that is what makes wrestling truly special.
Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Nikki Bella Shuts Down Major WWE Rumor
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella has shut down widespread fan speculation that she had confirmed a second all-women's WWE Evolution pay-per-view. These rumors ignited after Nikki teased a significant announcement slated for July during an April discussion. She had stated, "There is going to be a really big announcement that people are going to be so excited for in July." Many fans connected this tease to the reports that WWE was considering bringing back the acclaimed Evolution event sometime in the summer of 2025. Addressing the escalating belief directly on "The Nikki & Brie Show," Bella clarified the nature of her upcoming July reveal. She explained that her announcement pertains to a role in a Hollywood film, not the highly anticipated wrestling event. "I did not confirm the Evolution pay-per-view," Nikki Bella stated firmly. "The thing I was saying that I was going to be part of in July -- I just need to kill this because I see it everywhere. I'm in a movie. I can't announce it yet but it's a movie that I'm in in July." She elaborated that the rampant Evolution speculation compelled her to disclose the movie aspect sooner than planned. "I didn't want to say the movie part, but now I feel like I have to say it because everyone thinks I'm confirming Evolution," she added. Nikki expressed her genuine excitement for the film project, describing her part as a "great character" that was "a lot of fun to play," and concluded, "I can't wait to talk about it." HAMBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Brie Bella and Nikki Bella (L) are pictured at the red carpet prior to the WWE Live event at O2 World on April 15, 2015 in Hamburg, Germany. HAMBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Brie Bella and Nikki Bella (L) are pictured at the red carpet prior to the WWE Live event at O2 World on April 15, 2015 in Hamburg, Bella's news points towards a movie premiere or announcement, the desire for a WWE Evolution 2 remains palpable among many fans. The original Evolution, held in October 2018, was a landmark event, celebrated as the first-ever all-women's pay-per-view in WWE history, showcasing talent from all brands and generations. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Despite Nikki's clarification, reports and rumors continue circulating regarding a potential Evolution 2 in the summer of 2025. Some of these reports have even pointed to a possible date of Saturday, July 5, 2025, with Uncasville, Connecticut, being a rumored host location for the potential historic event. However, it is crucial to note that WWE itself has not made any official announcements regarding if or when a second Evolution pay-per-view will take place. For now, fans will have to await official confirmation from the company regarding the event's future, while anticipating Nikki Bella's film news in July. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Doctor' Nixi XS Was There For Bayley, Reveals Which WWE Stars Inspired Her To Wrestle
Nixi XS was locked in. Ahead of WWE WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, a mystery assailant attacked Bayley backstage, ultimately causing her to be removed from her scheduled WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match alongside Lyra Valkyria. In the initial aftermath, Valkyria, WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce, and two doctors immediately ran over to check on 'The Role Model.' Many independent wrestling fans instantly recognized one of the doctors as former WrestleMax Women's Champion Nixi XS. Advertisement WrestleZone's Ella Jay recently caught up with Nixi XS to learn more about her new role as a doctor. 'I did my part, I did my service. I played my role, I was there for her. Bayley, remember that,' Nixi said. 'I was there for you in your time of need. I supported you, I checked on you. That other doctor, I don't know if he knew what was going on, but I was there. I was locked in.' According to Bayley, the biggest pain come from her shoulder, which Nixi and the other extra doctor quickly assessed. Follow-up reports indicated that Bayley's 'injury' was pre-planned and was merely for storyline purposes. A returning Becky Lynch took her place as Valkyria's tag team partner at WrestleMania 41 and subsequently revealed herself as the assailant behind the attack. Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair Inspired Nixi XS To Start Training In addition to paving the way for Nixi's appearance as an extra on WWE programming, Becky Lynch also motivated her to start her professional wrestling training. 'The Versace of Violence' found particular inspiration in Lynch's Last Woman Standing match against Charlotte Flair at WWE Evolution. Advertisement 'I like really intense matches that have these emotional buildups to them,' Nixi said. 'The match itself is just this explosion of chaos and intensity, all this pent-up anger, and weapons get involved and crazy stuff happens. It's just built up that much. I love that emotional release in wrestling. 'That [was] maybe not the first time I ever saw the girls do something like that,' she continued, 'but I was fully invested in that story between Becky and Charlotte, their friendship turned jealous kind of situation, turned actually feuding with each other. Then building up to that Last Woman Standing Match, I was just so heavily invested in it. To see the girls going out there and doing something like that that had that level of intensity, just laying it all out there, was very much like 'Oh, the girls can do this too. Okay I want to do this too.'' At WWE Evolution, Lynch emerged as the last woman standing, and in doing so, retained her WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. Watch our full interview with Nixi XS below: The post 'Doctor' Nixi XS Was There For Bayley, Reveals Which WWE Stars Inspired Her To Wrestle appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Details on time and location of WWE Evolution 2 PLE
There is a lot of talk going around that could be bringing back Evolution, it's all-women's wrestling event. The first WWE Evolution happened in 2018 and featured top women from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It was a big moment in WWE history and received a lot of love from fans. Ever since then, people have been asking for a second one. Now, reports say WWE might finally be working on Evolution 2, and it could take place in Atlanta, Georgia, this summer. The possible date is July 13, 2025, which is also the same weekend as AEW's All In event and WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event , expected to happen on July 12. If this is true, that weekend could be full of exciting wrestling action for fans. Reports are pointing toward a big wrestling weekend The news first came from , which reported that WWE might be planning to hold Evolution 2 in Atlanta the same weekend as Saturday Night's Main Event. This would create a big double event weekend in the city. It also lines up with AEW's All In show, making it a busy time for wrestling. Shortly after that, fans spotted a job post from Fanatics on Zip Recruiter. It was for a 'Retail Event Associate' job at an event called 'Evolution' in Atlanta. This listing made fans believe even more that WWE might really be planning the event, even though it hasn't been officially announced yet. At the same time, Fightful Select shared more information. They spoke to several people in WWE, including talent, who said they haven't been told anything about Evolution 2. 'The idea of Evolution 2 has not been brought up to them,' the report said. Most people in WWE have only heard about it through the internet and fan chatter. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now WWE Legends and fans are talking about it Interestingly, also reported that some WWE legends have talked about Evolution 2. But even with that, it's not clear if those legends were told by WWE or if they are also reacting to rumors online. 'The event has been discussed among some legends,' said Fightful, but no one has given a clear answer about whether WWE is truly moving forward with the show. A few months ago, there were rumors that Connecticut could host the event. But now, all signs point to Atlanta. If WWE holds both Evolution and Saturday Night's Main Event in the same city, it would make planning easier for travel and production. As of now, WWE Evolution 2 is still not confirmed, but there are many signs that it could happen. Fans are hopeful to see another all-women's event soon. If WWE does make it official, it could be one of the biggest weekends of wrestling this year. Also Read:
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Report: WWE Evolution All-Women's PLE Set To Return This Year
WWE Evolution It looks like WWE Evolution is finally set to return. WWE Evolution was an all-women's professional wrestling pay-per-view that took place on October 28, 2018, at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island, New York. As of now, it is the first and only Evolution event to take place in WWE. That looks to change, however, according to a new report from @WrestleVotes. The outlet claims WWE is set to reintroduce the Evolution event this summer. No date for the Evolution relaunch was reported by @WrestleVotes. Advertisement However, Cory Hays was credited for reporting talks of Evolution's return earlier this month. Hays previously listed July 5, 2025, as a potential date of the event. WWE has not commented on Evolution's return. A formal announcement is expected shortly before WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas next month. The original WWE Evolution pay-per-view featured seven matches on the event card. This included three WWE women's championships being defended on the card. The main event saw Ronda Rousey defeat Nikki Bella, while the penultimate match saw Becky Lynch defeat Charlotte Flair in a Last Woman Standing match. Other matches on the card saw Toni Storm defeat Io Shirai to win the 2018 Mae Young Classic. Trish Stratus and Lita also defeated Mickie James and Alicia Fox, who had Alexa Bliss in their corner. James was the architect behind NWA's all-women's pay-per-view event, Empowerrr, which took place in 2021 as part of NWA's anniversary weekend. James was the executive producer of the show, which had Chelsea Green score a main event win in a NWA Women's Invitational Cup Gauntlet. The post Report: WWE Evolution All-Women's PLE Set To Return This Year appeared first on Wrestlezone.
