In a heartfelt announcement, Naomi has confirmed her pregnancy, shedding light on her journey to motherhood during a recent bonus episode of the "What's Your Story" podcast hosted by Stephanie McMahon. Naomi, who is married to WWE superstar Jimmy Uso, revealed that she discovered she was expecting on August 11 and is currently about seven weeks along. This news comes amidst her wrestling career, where she faced previous fertility issues that left her uncertain about her ability to conceive.
On the same day she found out about her pregnancy, Naomi was scheduled to defend her women's world title against Iyo Sky on the August 11 episode of Raw. However, WWE officials announced prior to the event that she was not medically cleared to compete. During her appearance on Raw, Naomi took the opportunity to vacate the championship while issuing a strong warning to the other female wrestlers on the roster: they now have nine months to prepare for her return to reclaim her title.
Commentator Michael Cole mentioned that further updates regarding the next steps for the women’s world title would be provided on the August 26 episode of Raw. Naomi's original title defense was set against Stephanie Vaquer at the upcoming Clash in Paris event. Notably, Naomi won the title by defeating Iyo Sky in the main event of Evolution after cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase, successfully defending it against both Sky and Rhea Ripley at SummerSlam.
In another significant development in the WWE Universe, the highly anticipated match between John Cena and Brock Lesnar is facing uncertainty regarding its outcome. Scheduled for a premium live event on September 20, WWE officials are reportedly divided on who should win the bout. According to BodySlam.net, there is no official announcement regarding the Cena-Lesnar match or the September 20 event, but updates are expected soon.
Speculation suggests that the upcoming event may be aired on ESPN, which would position it directly against AEW's All Out pay-per-view. The match is almost certain to occur, especially since Lesnar made his return to WWE following a two-year absence at SummerSlam, where he attacked Cena with an F5 after Cena lost the undisputed WWE title to Cody Rhodes.
Considering Lesnar's long-awaited return, it would be logical for WWE to have him emerge victorious, potentially setting up a future title program with Rhodes. However, Cena, who is nearing his final match scheduled for December, does not necessarily require a win in this scenario. With Cena expected to secure victories before his departure, such as against Logan Paul at Clash in Paris, the decision regarding the outcome of the Cena vs. Lesnar match will be pivotal for WWE's future direction.
The future of Chris Jericho has become a hot topic as he has not appeared on AEW television since April. As reported by Wrestling Observer Radio, Jericho's contract with AEW is set to expire at the end of this year, igniting speculation about a potential reunion with WWE. Jericho has been fueling the rumors, recently liking an Instagram post that suggested he would consider a WWE return.
Jericho's absence from AEW programming began after the April 9 episode of Dynamite, where he blamed fellow wrestlers Big Bill and Bryan Keith for his loss to Bandido. This storyline was designed to give him time off while he toured with his band, Fozzy, which concluded in May. It's worth noting that AEW's Tony Khan typically refrains from utilizing talent he believes may leave when their contracts are up. This situation may indicate that both Jericho and Khan are strategically waiting for the right opportunity and storyline to bring him back to the ring.
