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Kali Armstrong Makes History as First WWE Evolve Women’s Champion After Wild Fatal Four Way
In a landmark moment for WWE Evolve, Kali Armstrong pins Kylie Rae to claim the inaugural Women’s Championship as legend Natalya looks on.
Kali Armstrong etched her name in the history books on May 28, 2025, becoming the first-ever WWE Evolve Women’s Champion in a thrilling Fatal Four-Way Elimination Match that headlined a stacked episode of WWE Evolve.
Held at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, the championship match featured top talent: Kylie Rae, Wendy Choo, and Kendal Grey. The match, full of fast-paced offense and emotional stakes, came to a dramatic conclusion when Armstrong finally connected with her signature Kali Connection powerslam on Rae to score the deciding pinfall at the 9:35 mark.
Prior to the match, all four competitors delivered compelling promos in a hype video that highlighted the emotional weight of the moment. While Wendy Choo brought her quirky unpredictability, Armstrong entered the ring focused and fiery — and left as the face of a new era.
WWE veteran and women’s wrestling icon Natalya was on hand to present the newly minted title to Armstrong, though their post-match interaction hinted at a potential future clash. Armstrong, showing a more aggressive edge, snatched the belt from Natalya, signaling that her reign may come with attitude.
Throughout the bout:
- Choo was the first eliminated after falling to Rae’s superkick.
- Kendal Grey followed, despite a strong showing that included a top-rope dive and a near-submission victory.
- The final stretch saw Armstrong and Rae trading near-falls, counters, and submission attempts, keeping fans on edge until Armstrong powered through with her decisive finish.
The episode also featured a strong undercard, including Jackson Drake’s Triple Threat victory in a Men’s Evolve Championship qualifier and a standout tag match between TNT and the high-flying duo of Cappuccino Jones & Jack Cartwheel, with TNT picking up a hard-earned win.
Looking ahead, next week’s Evolve episode will crown the first Men’s Evolve Champion, feature Carlee Bright vs. Jin Tala, and see continued fallout from Armstrong’s championship win.
Kali Armstrong now carries the torch for WWE Evolve’s women’s division — and if her title celebration is any indication, she plans to do it on her own terms.