Nikkita Lyons Wins WWE EVOLVE Women’s Championship at Succession III

Nikkita Lyons is the new WWE EVOLVE Women’s Champion. At WWE EVOLVE Succession III, which aired June 24 on Tubi, Lyons defeated the reigning champion Wendy Choo to capture the title in one of two championship bouts on the card.

The event was taped at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida — the same facility that serves as the developmental hub for WWE’s next generation of talent. EVOLVE has served as a proving ground for up-and-coming performers, and Lyons picking up championship gold marks a significant milestone in her developmental run. Choo, who had been carrying the title into the event, came up short in what was clearly a high-stakes matchup for both women.

Elsewhere on the card, a segment saw It’s Gal interrupt KevOnStag, adding some personality and storyline momentum to the show beyond the in-ring competition. The event featured two title matches in total, giving the card a big-fight feel for a developmental showcase.

Lyons has previously been on WWE’s radar at the main roster level, and a championship reign in EVOLVE keeps her name firmly in the conversation. How she carries the title — and who steps up to challenge her — will be worth watching as WWE EVOLVE continues to build out its roster and storylines on Tubi.