WWE Evolution 2 Preview: Confirmed Matches, Start Time and How to Watch

The Evolution 2 Premium Live Event is finally upon us and it’s the first Evolution event since 2018. That’s why WWE has booked a solid card from top to bottom, ensuring that fans will have a great time from start to finish.

WWE Women’s World Championship: IYO SKY (c) vs. Rhea Ripley

IYO SKY will defend her Women’s World Championship against Rhea Ripley and it will be the main event of the show. SKY is currently undefeated in televised singles matches against Ripley, holding a 3-0-2 record. The odds are stacked against Ripley but we’ll have to wait and see who will come out on top in the end.

WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Trish Stratus

Trish Stratus will be making her in-ring return as she will challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship at Evolution 2. The match is expected to be a solid one, so fans are excited to see how Stratus will fare against Stratton.

NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Jordynne Grace

Jacy Jayne has been a solid NXT Women’s Champion but she’s in for the fight of her life as she will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Jordynne Grace. Grace is determined to win her first title in WWE, while Jayne will stop at nothing to retain the title, so it remains to be seen who will walk out as the NXT Women’s Champion.

WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Bayley

The Man defends her Intercontinental Title against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria at Evolution 2. There’s a lot of hatred between the three and it’s expected to be a very solid bout, so we will have to wait and see if Lynch will successfully retain the title in the end.

WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs. The Kabuki Warriors vs. Sol Ruca & Zaria

In another highly anticipated match, Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez will defend the WWE Tag Team Titles in a fatal four-way match against Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair, The Kabuki Warriors and Sol Ruca & Zaria. Raquel and Roxanne are more than determined to retain their titles no matter what and with the odds stacked against them, it remains to be seen if they can retain the titles.

Other Matches

The Evolution battle royal will be held at the event, where the winner will earn a shot at a Women’s World Championship at Clash in Paris. Nikki Bella is one of the major favorites to win the match, but there will be tons of surprises there as well. Therefore, we’ll have to see who’ll punch their ticket for Clash in Paris.

Finally, Jade Cargill will square off against Naomi in a No Holds Barred match where Bianca Belair will be the special guest referee. Considering the hatred between the two, fans can expect a very physical match.

WWE Evolution 2 Lineup:

• WWE Women’s World Championship: IYO SKY (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
• WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Trish Stratus
• WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Bayley
• No Holds Barred Match: Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez) (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Sol Ruca & Zaria vs. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane)
• NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Jordynne Grace
• Battle Royal for Clash in Paris Title Shot: Featuring Nia Jax, Giulia, Nikki Bella, Stephanie Vaquer, Natalya, and more

Final Thoughts on WWE Evolution 2

WWE Evolution 2 will definitely be an action-packed affair from start to finish, featuring Rhea Ripley, Nikki Bella and more, so it’s definitely a must-see show. Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our WWE Evolution hub.

How to Watch WWE Evolution 2

WWE Evolution 2 will take place on July 13, 2025, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The pre-show will begin at 5 PM ET, while the main show will start at 7 PM ET. In the U.S., it is available to watch on Peacock and NBC and internationally on Netflix.