Women's Evolution PLE Could Signal An Equally Big Comeback…

The WWE 2K franchise's Showcases serve as a time capsule for memorable matches from various PPVs in different decades. In WWE 2K25, the Bloodline Dynasty Showcase lets fans play through 17 matches featuring different members of The Bloodline, including the likes of The Usos, Roman Reigns, and The Rock. The games have only scratched the surface of WWE's library of iconic matches, giving future titles more content to work with down the line.

Almost five years ago, WWE 2K20 immortalized 2018's WWE Evolution PPV with "The Women's Evolution" Showcase. The PPV was an all-women's show that put the spotlight on current and legendary superstars from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. Unfortunately, WWE didn't make Evolution an annual event, so fans of the company's shows and games were deprived of the experience for a long time. After nearly seven years, WWE Evolution is finally coming back on July 13, and developer Visual Concepts has a great opportunity to capitalize on the PPV if it does well.

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WWE 2K is Sitting on a Possible Gold Mine With the Return of WWE Evolution

Similar to the very first WWE Evolution, the second edition will also feature old and new female superstars, opening up the opportunity for cool interactions during matches and the development of possible storylines in the future. Some of its biggest matches are the triple threat match between Becky Lynch, Bayley, and Lyra Valkyria for the Women's Intercontinental Championship; Tiffany Stratton versus Trish Stratus for the WWE Women's Championship; and a women's battle royale for a chance to get a world championship match at Clash in Paris in August. Overall, the matches seem like they're going to be an exciting display during Evolution, which would be something that WWE 2K25 could have featured in Showcase mode if it took place sooner.

WWE Evolution 2025 Match List

Tiffany Stratton vs. Trish Stratus for the WWE Women's Championship
Iyo Sky vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship
Jacy Jayne vs. Jordynne Grace for the NXT Women's Championship
Becky Lynch vs. Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship
The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez) vs. Charlotte and Alexa Bliss vs. Sol Ruca and Zaria vs. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship
Jade Cargill vs. Naomi in a No Holds Barred match
Women's battle royale

Although it took nearly seven years before the second WWE Evolution could happen, many are looking forward to seeing the women of WWE and NXT get their flowers at the event. There are also a number of superstars who are rumored to be showing up at the event, such as Paige and AJ Lee. All eyes are on Evolution to hit it out of the park because it's not every day that WWE hosts an all-women's show, and the hope is to actually make this a yearly tradition. Likewise, WWE 2K26 could also bring back the Women's Evolution Showcase, especially now with new faces on the roster and rivalries that it can capitalize on for a compelling gameplay experience. This could also be a great opportunity to put the spotlight on the new WWE and NXT women's titles that WWE 2K25 missed out on, and considering that Showcase often features championship matches, the timing is definitely apt.

Apart from championships, having a Women's Evolution Showcase is also about reliving the iconic moments during the event. For example, Jade Cargill and Naomi's No Holds Barred match could bring the drama and shock factor that WWE 2K fans could enjoy playing back. What adds to the immersion is that WWE 2K25 made it possible for women wrestlers to bleed and amass bruises for the first time, so a hardcore women's match could bode well in a future Showcase match.

If WWE 2K26 isn't able to do a dedicated Showcase like WWE 2K20 did, there's still merit in including some of the matches in the lineup in some way. The current WWE and NXT rosters right now are stacked with incredible talent, with many still not playable in WWE 2K25 yet, and they deserve their time in the sun, even in video game format. If the second Evolution turns out to be a success once again, then all eyes would go on Visual Concepts to replicate the event's glory for the fans. In the meantime, fans can play custom WWE 2K25 matches to replay Evolution themselves.