IYO SKY Faces Naomi on Raw to Shape Clash in Paris

A Raw preview centers on Naomi defending the Women’s World Title against IYO SKY as backstage tensions hint at a bigger shift before Clash in Paris.

IYO SKY Faces Naomi on Raw to Shape Clash in Paris

Tonight Raw comes from Centre Vidéotron in Quebec City, the second stop in a four week run toward Clash in Paris on August 31. Naomi will defend the Women’s World Title against IYO SKY, a match that could redefine the title picture as the build to the major event progresses. IYO SKY’s request for the title shot was approved by GM Adam Pearce, and a backstage exchange with Rhea Ripley hints at lingering power plays and long-term aims behind the scenes.

The rest of the card stacks a mix of veteran and rising stars, with CM Punk opening the show fresh off a high-stakes SummerSlam moment and Sami Zayn facing Rusev in a match that could echo into Pay-Per-View momentum. Becky Lynch vs Maxxine Dupri adds another layer to the night’s drama, while questions linger about characters like Kross, Lesnar, and even Omos. The episode threads multiple feuds together as fans anticipate how Raw will steer toward Clash in Paris.

Sky’s year has put her in the spotlight as a top in-ring performer, a status you can sense in the tone of tonight’s build. If she can win cleanly, the title picture could tilt toward Sky for a longer stretch, especially with Ripley’s statements about wanting to beat Sky in mind. The backstage hints and the suggestion of outside help—or a lack thereof from the Kabuki Warriors—give the show a layered sense of risk and reward. The writing feels designed to reward long-term viewers who track the gradual shift in who Carry the main event scene.

This Raw also sets up a broader arc for Clash in Paris by weaving into other storylines that could collide in late August. If shenanigans erupt at the title match, it could be a signal that WWE is willing to tease big, televised moments rather than rely on a single pay-per-view to drive the narrative. In short, Raw is balancing a star-making push for SKY with the mystery and chaos that keeps fans talking well after the final bell.

Highlights

The night is less about one match and more about where the title story goes next.