WWE Evolution 2018, the first all-women's pay-per-view in company history, was originally announced in July on an episode of Raw. There was plenty of buzz surrounding the show at first, though most of that has died down significantly because of poor follow-up on Raw and SmackDown Live.

Nevertheless, the Oct. 28 show is shaping up to be an exciting extravaganza based on what's currently on tap and the matches that are bound to be added in the weeks to come. However, WWE still has plenty of work to do in order to make the event as exciting as it has the potential to be.

On the bright side, WWE has a boatload of star power to work with at Evolution, including the return of Trish Stratus and Lita. Both WWE Hall of Famers played key roles in making women's wrestling what it is today, so their presence on the pay-per-view will be welcomed.

Simultaneously, Evolution should serve as a showcase for current talent as well. The women from Raw, SmackDown Live and NXT have been pushing themselves to the limit for years now and will have the perfect platform at Evolution to show the world what they're made of.

WWE's less-than-stellar storytelling with the women lately has been disappointing, but there are still a handful of reasons to tune into the PPV later this month.

Let's look at all the intriguing angles worth keeping an eye on as Evolution quickly approaches.

Can Ronda Rousey Topple Her Toughest Opponent to Date?

Ronda Rousey has run roughshod over the Raw women's division for months with no end in sight to her Raw Women's Championship reign. Although she recently vanquished the threat of The Riott Squad, she was then met with her next challenger in the form of Nikki Bella.

After successfully teaming up against Riott Squad at Super Show-Down and on Raw, Nikki and Brie Bella betrayed Rousey and left her looking up at the lights last week. It was a vicious attack that saw The Bella Twins return to their roots as hated heels and send the message that they still own the WWE women's division.

Despite spending the last year-and-a-half on the sidelines, Nikki remains an accomplished competitor, having held the Divas Championship twice. Her 2015 title run lasted over 300 days, not to mention that having Brie by her side makes her even more of a threat to Rousey's reign.

The WWE Universe has yet to hear Nikki's side of the story as to why she decided to turn her back on Rousey, but the former UFC star's reaction likely won't be pretty. These two are on a collision course toward Evolution, where they are bound to have a hard-hitting war with the gold up for grabs.

Nikki has proved in the past that if she wants something bad enough, she will get it eventually, so Rousey should know to not underestimate her Evolution opponent come Oct. 28.

Who Will Win the 2018 Mae Young Classic?

As thrilling as last year's Mae Young Classic tournament was, it's safe to say the 2018 edition already has already eclipsed it in terms of in-ring action and star power involved.

The last month of the Mae Young Classic has been filled with amazing matches, memorable moments and shocking upsets. That was only in the first two rounds, meaning the remainder of the tournament is bound to be even more remarkable.

The quarterfinals are set for Wednesday and will feature a slew of interesting matchups: Meiko Satomura vs. Lacey Lane, Toni Storm vs. Mia Yim, Tegan Nox vs. Rhea Ripley, and Io Shirai vs. Deonna Purrazzo.

Any one of the eight competitors left could come out on top. The next two episodes of the show will give fans a better idea of who will be advancing to Evolution, where the finals are confirmed to be taking place.

On a night when multiple championships will be defended and several notable names will be returning to the ring, it would be easy for the conclusion of the Mae Young Classic to get lost in the shuffle. However, the talent of these women could lead them to contest one of the better bouts of the night.

Will Lightning Strike Twice for NXT's Kairi Sane?

Speaking of the Mae Young Classic, the two finalists from last year's installment are set to clash once again at Evolution, this time with the NXT Women's Championship up for grabs.

Kairi Sane and Shayna Baszler have been embroiled in an ongoing rivalry since Sane beat Baszler to become the inaugural Mae Young Classic winner in September 2017.

Baszler later avenged the loss on an episode of NXT TV earlier this year before The Pirate Princess won the rubber match at TakeOver: Brooklyn IV to take the NXT women's title from her.

The Queen of Spades has gone on record in recent weeks by claiming Sane's victory in Brooklyn, New York, was merely a fluke and she doesn't plan on letting that happen again. After all, she has had plenty of time to rebound and reset her sights on what matters most to her: regaining the gold.

NXT has done a terrific job of furthering their feud on the weekly Wednesday show and giving viewers the impression Baszler just might have Sane's number at Evolution. It has raised the bar every time they've gone one-on-one, and their next match together should be equally exhilarating.

The Pirate Princess has already proved herself to be a fighting champion, but Baszler is unlike anyone she has faced before. There's no telling what lengths The Queen of Spades will go to in order to get her belt back, so Sane should be ready for anything.

Can Trish Stratus and Lita Prove Old School Is Still Cool?

When it was initially announced, one of the biggest draws of Evolution was that female icons from years past would be part of the event. And Trish Stratus and Lita led the list of stars fans wanted to see at Evolution considering everything they did for women's wrestling over the course of their careers.

Sure enough, Stratus and Lita were confirmed to face Alexa Bliss and Mickie James in separate singles matches on the card. Although both bouts were appealing on paper, they lacked storyline significance and felt like random additions to the event.

On the Oct. 8 edition of Raw, WWE wisely combined the two matches into one star-studded tag team affair pitting Stratus and Lita against Bliss and James at Evolution. Seeing the former foes join forces yet again will be a spectacle, not to mention the fact the outcome isn't nearly as obvious anymore.

Regardless, don't let that distract you from how Bliss and James are still determined to spoil the legends' comeback by beating them in their in-ring return. They have ruled Raw's women's division since the start of the year and overcome almost every obstacle in front of them. In other words, they have the advantage over their opponents come Evolution.

A recent report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite (h/t WrestlingWorld) indicated Stratus and Lita could be sticking around beyond the pay-per-view, so a strong showing on Oct. 28 would prove to the powers that be that they belong.

What Will It Take for Charlotte Flair to Overcome Becky Lynch?

There are few storylines in WWE right now that are more engaging than Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch. The former friends have history dating back years and have brought the best out of each other since SummerSlam.

Although the roles should be reversed, with Lynch as the face and Flair as the heel, The Irish Lass Kicker cannot be commended enough for her recent work as the rebellious villain. She has made SmackDown Live's women's division more must-see than it has been in years, through both her promos and matches.

Their last two encounters ended on a disqualification and a count-out, with Lynch intentionally bending the rules to retain her title. At Evolution, she will have nowhere to run when she and The Queen collide in the first-ever Last Woman Standing match on the main roster for the SmackDown Women's Championship.

Needless to say, The Lass Kicker has the advantage over her rival heading into the event, whereas Flair will need to dig deep in order to find a way to overcome and outlast Lynch.

Considering her track record of winning in history-making matches, The Queen should be more favored to reign supreme at Evolution than she is right now, but fans are aware it will take a lot for Lynch to be knocked off her game.

Either way, the two women continue to deliver compelling programming with every passing week, so one can only assume they have big things in store for the remainder of their rivalry ahead of Evolution.

Graham Mirmina, aka Graham "GSM" Matthews, is an Endicott College alumnus and aspiring journalist. Visit his website, Next Era Wrestling, and "like" his official Facebook page to continue the conversation on all things wrestling.