Former WWE Women’s Champion Victoria has revealed she won’t take part in Evolution 2 this Sunday. She shared the news during an Instagram Live session, where she mentioned her back has been causing problems lately. Victoria said she wasn’t booked for the event and admitted, “My back is kind of funky, I’ll be honest with you.” Though Victoria signed a WWE Legends deal earlier this year, her in-ring appearances have been very limited. The last time she wrestled in WWE was in 2021 when she surprised fans by entering the Women’s Royal Rumble match. After that, she only competed once more, in a tag team match on TNA iMPACT in January 2023.
Victoria has also recently posted on social media about a hospital visit due to intense back pain, which likely contributes to her decision to skip Evolution 2. Fans hoping to see more Legends at the event might be disappointed, as Kelly Kelly, another name under contract a WWE Legends contract, hinted she won’t be appearing either. When asked about returning for Evolution 2, Kelly Kelly simply responded, “I wish,” along with a shrug emoji.
That said, Evolution 2 will still bring some nostalgia. Trish Stratus is scheduled to challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship, and Nikki Bella is confirmed to compete in the #1 contender’s Battle Royal.
Below is the updated card for Evolution 2:
– Women’s World Championship: IYO SKY (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
– WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Trish Stratus
– Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria
– NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Jordynne Grace
– Fatal 4-Way Match For The WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) vs. NXT Women’s North American Champion Sol Ruca & Zaria
– #1 Contender’s Battle Royal (winner earns a title match at Clash In Paris): Nikki Bella vs. Stephanie Vaquer vs. Nia Jax vs. Natalya vs. Maxxine Dupri vs. Ivy Nile vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Jaida Parker vs. Lola Vice vs. Lash Legend vs. Izzi Dame vs. Tatum Paxley vs. Zelina Vega vs. Women’s U.S. Champion Giulia vs. Candice LeRae
– No Holds Barred: Queen of the Ring Jade Cargill vs. Ms. Money in the Bank Naomi
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