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.