WWE fans got a huge surprise on the August 18 episode of Monday Night Raw when Naomi, the Women’s World Champion, announced she is stepping away from the ring. The reason wasn’t injury or controversy—it was far more personal.
Is WWE’s Naomi pregnant and why did she give up her championship title?
Naomi broke the news of her giving up her championship title in a video clip from Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story? podcast. Standing with Jimmy Uso, WWE’s Naomi revealed, “I’m pregnant and I’m having a baby.” The crowd inside the arena erupted with applause, chanting her name as she grew emotional.
The announcement means Naomi’s title reign officially ends at 35 days. Just one week earlier, her scheduled defense against Iyo Sky on August 11 had been canceled because she was not medically cleared to compete. Now, the reason has been revealed, and it is a major change in WWE’s women’s division.
Despite its short length, Naomi’s second run with the WWE Women’s World Championship had been a highlight in her career. After a WrestleMania 41 fight with Jade Cargill, Naomi got the Money in the Bank briefcase in June and successfully cashed in during the main event of Evolution against Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. Her last match came at SummerSlam on August 3, where she successfully defended her title against both Ripley and Sky in a triple-threat clash.
Inside the ring on Raw, Naomi didn’t just hand over the belt quietly. She told the women’s locker room to make the most of her absence, warning she’d reclaim her title even if it meant showing up with her baby in hand. The crowd broke into chants of “You deserve it” and “Baby Uso,” celebrating both her career and the personal milestone.
It remains unclear when Naomi will return to in-ring action. WWE did not disclose how far along she is in her pregnancy, but if her timeline mirrors Becky Lynch’s, she could be away for around 15 months (via USA Today). Until then, the women’s division will crown a new champion, but Naomi has promised she’ll be back to reclaim what she left behind.
