WWE Evolution

Historic Event

First all-women's PPV / Women's wrestling milestone / Revolutionary event

October 28, 2018 | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

PPV Special Event

Expert Note: WWE Evolution marked a historic moment in professional wrestling as the first pay-per-view event featuring exclusively women's matches.

Main Matches

1Ronda Rousey vs. Nikki Bella (Raw Women's Championship)

Ronda Rousey defended her title against Nikki Bella in the main event.

Ronda Rousey successfully retained her championship.

2Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair (Last Woman Standing - SmackDown Women's Championship)

This brutal match was voted Match of the Year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

Becky Lynch retained her title in this instant classic.

3Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane (NXT Women's Championship)

The NXT women showcased their technical wrestling skills.

Shayna Baszler retained her championship.

4Battle Royal (Winner earns future title opportunity)

20 women competed in this historic battle royal.

Nia Jax emerged victorious to earn a title shot.

Expert Note: The event featured women from all WWE brands (Raw, SmackDown, NXT) and multiple generations of female wrestlers.

1Women's Evolution culmination

This event represented the peak of WWE's Women's Evolution movement.

Featured performers from multiple eras of women's wrestling.

2First of its kind

First WWE PPV with exclusively women's matches.

Broke new ground for women's wrestling worldwide.

3Legends return

Featured appearances by Trish Stratus, Lita, and other legends.

Connected past and present generations of female wrestlers.

1Attendance: 10,900

The event drew a strong crowd at Nassau Coliseum.

Demonstrated strong fan interest in women's wrestling.

2Announced by Stephanie McMahon

Stephanie McMahon officially announced the event in 2018.

Part of WWE's ongoing commitment to women's wrestling.

3Critical reception

Received widespread praise from critics and fans.

The Last Woman Standing match was particularly acclaimed.

4Future impact

Paved the way for more women's main events in WWE.

Influenced other promotions to feature women more prominently.

Expert Note: While no sequel event has occurred as of 2024, WWE Evolution's legacy continues to influence women's wrestling programming.