Naomi waited for the most opportune moment in the Women's World Championship match between Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley to cash in and insert herself into the match.

Naomi stunned everyone when she cashed in her money in the bank contract on Iyo Sky in the midst of a modern classic at Evolution, and as a result, she would walk away as the new WWE Women’s World Champion.

Rhea Ripley’s disheartening loss at Evolution 2025 has left fans wondering what is next for WWE’s Eradicator. She is certainly at a crossroads right now after failing to reclaim the WWE Women’s World Championship, not to mention the setback involving the referee.

It's a booking decision that only seemed inevitable following Naomi's epic Money in the Bank cash-in Sunday night at WWE Evolution. The new Women's World Champ

The victory represented more than championship gold. It marked Naomi’s first singles world title since 2017 and her third reign atop WWE’s women’s division. For a performer whose career has been marked by periods of underutilization despite consistent excellence, the moment carried profound significance.