WWE Women's World Champion Naomi was pulled out from her scheduled title defence against IYO SKY on the 11 August episode of Monday Night Raw after being declared 'not medically cleared' to compete. The announcement was made by WWE just hours before the show aired from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, leaving fans shocked and sparking speculation over the nature of the issue. The company has not disclosed whether the clearance problem is due to an injury, illness or storyline decision.
Naomi's sudden withdrawal comes less than a month after her career-defining victory at WWE Evolution 2025. In the main event, Naomi cashed in her Money in the Bank contract during a triple-threat match involving Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. The surprise move saw her capture the Women's World Championship for the third time in her career, and her first since 2017, according to Sportskeeda.
