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WWE Cancels Naomi vs. Iyo Sky Title Match on Raw

The move has raised questions about whether Naomi’s condition is legitimate or part of WWE’s storyline planning.

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Overview

  • WWE announced just hours before Monday Night Raw that Naomi was not medically cleared to compete and promised continuing coverage of the developing situation on the Netflix-broadcast show.
  • Sources from PWInsider and Fightful reported that Naomi was backstage in Quebec City, eliminating travel issues and describing her medical concerns as valid.
  • Raw general manager Adam Pearce had promoted the women’s title bout on social media as recently as the previous day, underscoring the abrupt nature of the cancellation.
  • In Naomi’s absence, Raw teased several potential angles for Iyo Sky, including confrontations with Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez and a conflicted Asuka, hinting at new rivalries.
  • Naomi remains scheduled to defend the Women’s World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer at Clash in Paris on Aug. 31, although her status for that event has yet to be clarified.