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.

Naomi's announcement comes one week after she was scheduled to defend her title against Iyo Sky on Aug. 11, but the match was canceled the day of because the champion was not medically cleared. It was a night of newsmaking Monday night for the WWE power ...

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