Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for May 14, 2025

Gallus (Joe and Mark Coffey) beat Keanu Carver and Harlem Lewis. Before the bell rings, Carver and Lewis go after Gallus, and Wolfgang also gets involved. When security shows up, so does Prime Minister Stevie Turner, who gets the match back on track and has the bell ring. Later in the match, Lewis attacks Carver from behind, then walks out on the match, and Gallus is able to get the win.

Backstage, Timothy Thatcher is met by "Super" Sean Legacy regarding The Vanity Project ("The Real Deal" Zayda Steel, Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Bryce Donovan) and Lexis King, stating that they are getting a little too cozy and that he does not trust them. He asks Timothy Thatcher to be in his corner, stating that Thatcher has earned his respect, that he respects him and everything he has accomplished, and that The Vanity Project look like the kind of prima donnas who made fun of him before he got in shape and became a professional wrestler. Thatcher accepts Legacy's proposal, and they shake hands.

Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Edris Enofé, who has been out with a shoulder injury for the last seven months. Edris says he has built himself up physically and mentally and that he is ready to show he is more than just potential. He says that being part of a tag team means doing half the work, but now he knows his potential, and he plans to do everything to the best of his ability. Edris states that Evolve is full of talent and that he cannot allow anyone else to go past him like he has done for the past three years, and he is here to test his abilities against "the hungriest of the hungry."

Backstage, Masyn Holiday is excited to see Edris Enofé back, but Chantel Monroe is too wrapped up in herself to notice. When Masyn asks Chantel if she is going to be in her corner tonight, Chantel is too focused on both her reflection and the Evolve Women's Championship. Masyn tells her to drop the act, and tells Chantel to let her know when she is ready to show the world who she truly is.

Kali Armstrong beats Masyn Holiday. After the match, Kali Armstrong says she has proved since day one that she is a difference maker, and that in two weeks, she will prove to everyone that she is a history maker when she becomes Evolve Women's Champion. She admits the women's locker room is impressive, and says that regardless of whoever is added to the women's Fatal 4-Way, she will still become a champion. "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel shows up and says they have never met because Armstrong is delusional and that she has a brain - unlike Armstrong - and knows that the Women's Championship has her name on it. Chantel Monroe shows up and says nobody wants to hear Zayda's "whiny ass voice," and states that while Armstrong has game, she is not the reflection of perfection that she is. Kylie Rae shows up and apologizes for interrupting, and says that the fact that there is one slot left in the women's Fatal 4-Way is keeping her smiling. Zayda says that the makeover Wendy Choo gave Kylie is "the best [she's] ever looked" and that Wendy should have put her in the pillowcase. Kylie punches Zayda, but Armstrong quickly comes out on top in the ensuing brawl. Suddenly, Kendal Gray shows up and slams Armstrong around before Armstrong high-tails it out of the ring.

Backstage, Keanu Carver meets with Prime Minster Stevie Turner, who gives him his one-on-one match with Harlem Lewis.

Javier Bernal beats It's Gal with a Victory Roll. After the match, It's Gal attacks Bernal from behind.

Backstage, Prime Minister Stevie Turner tells Nikkita Lyons that she is welcome back whenever she wants, but when she considers adding her to the Play-In Match to determine who takes the last slot in the women's Fatal 4-Way Match, Nikkita tells her to call her when she crowns a champion.

Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Kylie Rae, who announces that she is part of the Play-In Match to determine who takes the last slot in the women's Fatal 4-Way Match against Zayda Steel, Aria Bennett and Chantel Monroe. Kylie hopes to win her way into the Fatal 4-Way Match and become Evolve Women's Championship. She admits her loss to Wendy Choo still hurts, but she is not focused on that.

Backstage, Troy Yearwood from LFG signs a contract to be part of Evolve. Yearwood says he looks forward to proving that he belongs in NXT, then It's Gal shows up and brags about beating up Javier Bernal. Prime Minister Stevie Turner tells him to go away and take the loss, and Yearwood stands up for her when Gal interrupts. Gal walks away, and Turner thanks Yearwood before welcoming him to Evolve.

Lexis King beats "Super" Sean Legacy after Jackson Drake and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) attack Timothy Thatcher at ringside. Legacy makes the save for Thatcher, but Lexis hits him a knee strike followed by the Coronation when he gets back in the ring.

Backstage, it is revealed that Brinley Reece has been attacked.