What's Inside?
- Naomi announces pregnancy with Jimmy Uso on WWE Raw, relinquishes Women’s World Championship, promising fans she’ll reclaim the title after returning.
- Her 35-day reign ended after cashing in Money in the Bank at Evolution and defending successfully against IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley.
- Stephanie Vaquer, originally scheduled as Naomi’s challenger at Clash in Paris, now emerges as frontrunner for vacant Women’s World Championship.
The WWE Universe received surprising news on Monday Night Raw when Naomi revealed she is pregnant and will step away from the ring. The announcement, made alongside her husband Jimmy Uso, means her Women’s World Championship reign has officially come to an end. Fans inside Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena erupted with cheers as Naomi confirmed the long-running speculation about her future.
WWE Star Naomi Vacates Women’s World Championship After Pregnancy Reveal
Naomi made the announcement in a segment tied to Stephanie McMahon’s podcast What’s Your Story?, where she and Uso shared the personal milestone. “I’m pregnant and I’m having a baby,” Naomi told the crowd, drawing loud chants of “Baby Uso!” from fans. In true heel fashion, she added, “All of y’all in the locker room should be thanking one person. They should be thanking Big Jim. Without him, they know they wouldn’t have had a chance taking this title off of me.”
Before leaving the ring, Naomi handed over her belt but left her rivals with a warning.
“I’m gonna leave my title here and I’m gonna give you heffers nine months and some change to do whatever you want to do with my title, and even if I got to come back breastfeeding with my baby in my arms, I’m coming back to pick up where I left off. Whoever has that title when I do, I strongly advise you to proceed with caution.”
The reveal was made during a preview of a special episode of Stephanie McMahon’s podcast with Naomi and Big Jim, where her husband first announced the news.
CONGRATULATIONS @TheTrinity_Fatu and Jimmy @WWEUsos!!!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Hear the newest part of their story tonight wherever you get your podcasts! #WhatsYourStory @WWE @Fanatics @EGxo pic.twitter.com/KGiyokVozI
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) August 19, 2025
Naomi’s championship run lasted just 35 days, but it was one of the most impactful stretches of her career. After winning Money in the Bank in June, she cashed in at Evolution the following month to defeat IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley. She later defended successfully against both women in a triple-threat match at SummerSlam.
What Happens Next for the WWE Women’s World Championship After Naomi?
The timing of Naomi’s announcement leaves WWE with a major decision ahead of Clash in Paris on August 31. Stephanie Vaquer, who won the Women’s Battle Royal at Evolution, had earned a title match against Naomi at that event. With the champion now sidelined, commentators suggested that next week’s Raw may clarify how the new titleholder will be decided.
Vaquer has already thrown down the gauntlet. “Naomi, congratulations,” she said during a backstage promo, “you just won a free pass to Hell, because in Paris, you are going to face La Primera, and I’m going to become the new champion.” WWE has yet to confirm whether Vaquer will fight for the vacant belt at the upcoming premium live event, but all signs point to a reshuffled card that could also involve Rhea Ripley, Asuka, and IYO SKY.
For Naomi, the announcement marks both a pause and a milestone. The 37-year-old has been one of the most talked-about stars in 2025, reinventing herself with her darker “Proceed With Caution” persona. Now, her journey takes a new turn as she prepares for motherhood with Jimmy Uso, while fans eagerly await her eventual return to reclaim the championship she left behind.
