Naomi retained her Women’s World Championship in a triple-threat match against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY at WWE SummerSlam 2025.

The victory solidifies Naomi's position at the top of the division after a high-stakes encounter designed to establish the dominant champion for the remainder of the year. By overcoming two of the most formidable competitors in the company, Naomi cements her legacy within the women's division.

The match took place on Aug. 3, 2025 [1], during the second night of the event held at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan [2]. The venue, which accommodates approximately 65,000 seats [3], served as the backdrop for the three-woman showdown [4].

Analysts had previously noted the difficulty of the match. A CBS Sports preview writer said that if Naomi could survive both Ripley’s power and SKY’s aerial offense, she would solidify her reign as champion. The bout was the result of a storyline feud involving all three athletes, pitting Naomi's championship defense against the combined threats of her challengers.

"Naomi retains her Women’s World Championship in a thrilling triple‑threat bout against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY," NDTV Sports Live-blog said.

The match was positioned as a pivotal moment for the event's momentum. A Tom’s Guide wrestling analyst said the showdown was the marquee women’s match on Night 2 and could set the tone for the rest of the summer. Despite the pressure of the triple-threat format, Naomi managed to outlast both Ripley and SKY to keep her title.

“Naomi retains her Women’s World Championship in a thrilling triple‑threat bout”

This result maintains the current championship hierarchy in the women's division and concludes a major storyline arc. By successfully defending the title in a triple-threat match, a format that typically favors the challengers due to the champion's need to fight two opponents simultaneously, Naomi has increased her credibility as a dominant title holder heading into the latter half of the year.