• Former AEW Champion Sparks WWE Comeback Rumors
Former AEW Women’s World Champion Saraya aka Paige left All Elite Wrestling earlier this year, which began speculation that she could be on her way back to WWE. However, Saraya noted in interviews that she doesn’t want to return to wrestling this year, and would like to return to WWE at WrestleMania 42. But she made those comments when WrestleMania 42 was still scheduled to take place in New Orleans, a place where she made her WWE main roster debut.
The former WWE Divas Champion decided to tease fans by tweeting the following: “Evolution is this weekend?” This tweet resulted in a lot of fans speculating that she could be showing up for the all-women’s PLE on July 13.
As of this writing, the following matches have been confirmed for Evolution 2:
– Women’s World Championship: IYO SKY (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
– 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. RAW Team vs. SmackDown Team vs. NXT Team
– #1 Contender’s Battle Royal (winner earns a title match at Clash In Paris): Stephanie Vaquer vs. Ivy Nile vs. TBA
• New Date For Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ Styles For The Intercontinental Title
Dominik Mysterio was originally scheduled to defend the Intercontinental Championship against AJ Styles at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. However, the match got postponed because Dirty Dom is dealing with a rib injury. On this week’s RAW, Dominik showed Styles a doctor’s note.
According to WrestleVotes, Dominik vs. AJ for the Intercontinental Title is now scheduled to take place at SummerSlam 2025.
• The R-Truth Controversy Resulted In Travis Scott’s Return Plan Being Canceled
Travis Scott was originally scheduled to return to WWE programming at Money In The Bank 2025, but the controversy surrounding R-Truth changed everything. According to WrestleVotes, WWE was deep into preparations for Scott’s involvement. Not only was the company set to feature him on the PLE, but they created special merchandise as well. Designs included Scott’s recognizable branding combined with the MITB logo, the PLE location, and the date. WWE expected Scott’s appearance to be a major selling point.
However, those plans came to a screeching halt thanks to unexpected backstage developments. Around the same time, R-Truth departed from the company, sparking an outpouring of support from fans who demanded his return. Amid the chaos, WWE reversed course and brought Truth back, but the sudden drama reportedly caused changes in the company’s creative direction.
While it’s unclear exactly how the R-Truth situation impacted the Travis Scott plans, WrestleVotes indicated the timeline overlapped, suggesting that the disruption contributed to WWE pulling the plug on Scott’s involvement. R-Truth returned in the main event of Money In The Bank and attacked John Cena.
WrestleVotes added that it is possible that Scott’s return could have been postponed to SummerSlam, where a rematch between John Cena and Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship is expected to main event.
• Top Star Wants To Leave AEW
After being a cornerstone of All Elite Wrestling’s women’s division since 2019, former Women’s World Champion Britt Baker has largely disappeared from AEW TV. Bodyslam reports that she’s actively seeking a release, but AEW officials have no plans to grant it. Britt’s last televised match took place on the November 13, 2024 edition of AEW Dynamite, where she scored a victory over Penelope Ford. At the time, she set up a teased feud with Serena Deeb, but that storyline was never followed up on.
Her absence has been long. AEW sources confirm she’s still under contract – signed through fall 2026 with possible extensions due to injury time – and is not slated for a comeback to television any time soon. During her hiatus, she filmed for Cobra Kai. Rumors have also swirled that friction backstage – ranging from tension in the locker room to incidents with other talent – added to her prolonged absence from AEW programming.
It appears Britt is preparing for life beyond wrestling, or at least beyond AEW’s active roster. Even as appearances like WrestleCon and filming roles occupy her time, her absence from TV continues. She wants out, but AEW is standing firm.
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