Tossing Salt Presents:
WWE Evolution 2
Thoughts & Predictions
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Doug Maynard

Coming up on Sunday, live from Atlanta, GA, on Peacock and Netflix International, a night for the Women of professional wrestling, WWE Evolution 2. Are you ready for some predictions? Let’s do this.

Women’s Battle Royal: The Winner receives a World Championship shot at the WWE Clash in Paris.

Thus far as I’m writing this on Friday afternoon, announced to participate are Ivy Nile, Nikki Bella, Stephanie Vaquer, Natalya, Maxxine Dupri, Jaida Parker, Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, Lash Legend, Izzi Dame, and Tatum Paxley. I’m sure more names will be added tonight on SmackDown. I’m just speculating here, but I think Nia Jax, Chelsea Green, Alba Fyre, B-Fab, Piper Niven, Giulia, Nikkita Lyons, Zelina Vega, Madusa, and Michelle McCool, will also be added to the match, as will maybe a huge surprise named AJ Lee. Who knows? But the biggest thing is who will win and go to France to challenge for the gold? I’m picking Chelsea Green.

Winner: Chelsea Green.

NXT Women’s Championship
Jacy Jayne vs Jordynne Grace.

Jacy Jayne, it’s been nice knowing you. We’re getting a new champion.

Winner and NEW NXT Women’s Champion: Jordynne Grace.

No Holds Barred Matchy
Jade Cargill vs Naomi.

This will be fun and brutal at times. Maybe this will be where Bianca Belair makes her return. I don’t think that the outcome is in any doubt though.

Winner: Jade Cargill.

Fatal 4-Way: WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez vs Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs ZaRuca (Sol Ruca & Zana) vs The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane).

There is so much going on here and so many ways this can go. I’ll make a prediction now, that Paige will come out with the Kabuki Warriors. She was their first manager, right? As for the match, ZaRuca isn’t going to win, so eliminate them from the start. As much as I’d love to see Asuka and Kairi win, I doubt that will happen either. I think they’ll be the top contenders for a while with whoever the eventual winner might be. Can Raquel and Roxanne get along well enough to keep the titles? Nah, I don’t think so either. WWE will fall back to the two top singles wrestlers being the winning team because why the hell not?

Winners and NEW WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions: Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair.

Triple Threat: WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship
Becky Lynch vs Bayley vs Lyra Valkyria.

I’d love to see Becky retain, but the odds are stacked against her, plus she’s joined the cast of a television show, from what I understand, so her time will be limited. Let’s go with Bayley for the win.

Winner and NEW WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion: Bayley.

WWE Women’s Championship
Tiffany Stratton vs Trish Stratus.

A future legend versus a true legend. This should be an excellent match given who is involved, but the final results are not in question. Tiffany will achieve Stratusfaction and have a Tiffy Time moment as she retains her title in this epic encounter.

Winner and STILL WWE Women’s Champion: Tiffany Stratton.

Note: As Tiffany celebrates her win, we’ll see Miss Money in the Bank make her move. Look for Naomi, fresh off of getting beatdown by Jade, cash in the contract, and have her moment in the sun. She loses the battle against Jade but wins the war by becoming the champion.

Winner and NEW WWE Women’s Champion: Naomi.

WWE Women’s World Championship
Iyo Sky vs Rhea Ripley.

Iyo is a fantastic performer and is growing on me, but her reign has been less than impressive. Three matches since winning the title. Really? This should be a fun match. I’d love to see Iyo win, but WWE will be looking for a moment here. And Mami is always on top.

Winner and NEW WWE Women’s World Champion: Rhea Ripley.

And I guess that covers everything. It should be an excellent night for the women of WWE, and I expect to see many legends and familiar faces at ringside as the show happens. The usuals such as Jazz, Mickie James, Jacqueline, Victoria, Brandi Rhodes, Vickie Guerrero, etc., but I’d love to see a few legends, such as Missy Hyatt, Baby Doll, Dark Journey, Awesome Kong, Gail Kim, or Ivory show up as well. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

So what do you think? What are your predictions? Let me know, along with any comments, questions, or thoughts. Thanks for reading and the continued support. And with that, I’m out of here. Take care and I’ll see you at the matches.

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