WWE SummerSlam 2025: Naomi Retains Women's World Championship in Thrilling Match

WWE SummerSlam 2025: A Historic Two-Night Event

The second night of WWE SummerSlam 2025 took place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This marked the inaugural two-night SummerSlam event in WWE's history, celebrating its 38th edition. The event commenced with WWE's Chief Content Officer, Triple H, introducing the night, followed by the first match featuring competitors from the Monday Night Raw roster.

The opening match showcased Naomi (c) defending her Women’s World Championship against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY in a thrilling Triple Threat Match. Naomi made a memorable entrance, with her father performing a guitar solo to her entrance theme, setting the stage for her title defense.

Match Highlights and Key Moments

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During the match, the action intensified as Ripley and SKY engaged in a fierce exchange. Ripley executed a Poisonrana on SKY, but Naomi interrupted the pin attempt. A chaotic brawl ensued outside the ring, with SKY attempting a comeback, but Naomi consistently thwarted her pinfall attempts.

Dramatic Finish and Future Title Defense

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The climax of the match saw Ripley deliver a powerful Avalanche Riptide to SKY from the middle rope. However, as Ripley went for the pin, Naomi cleverly rolled her up by grabbing her shorts, securing the three-count from the referee and retaining her championship.

Following this victory, Naomi is set to defend her Women’s World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer at the upcoming Clash in Paris on August 31. Vaquer earned her title shot by winning the number-one contender’s battle royal at the all-women Evolution premium live event last month. Naomi had previously cashed in her Money in the Bank contract to claim the Women’s World Championship during the main event of that night.