Several Former Champions Absent from WWE Evolution 2025

Several prominent former WWE women's champions, including Kelly Kelly, Mandy Rose, Michelle McCool, Victoria, and Gail Kim, will not be part of the WWE Evolution 2025 event in Atlanta. Kelly Kelly declined an invitation to sit in the crowd, preferring a more substantial return, while Mandy Rose was not invited and joked online about her current status. Michelle McCool and Victoria also confirmed their absence, with Victoria citing health reasons for not participating. Mandy Rose's absence follows her 2022 WWE release over adult content on FanTime. Despite these notable exclusions, the Evolution 2025 show will feature title matches and a battle royal with current and emerging stars. The event is positioned as a celebration of women's wrestling, though the absence of several former champions underscores ongoing dynamics between WWE and its alumni.