Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for June 4, 2025

Kali Armstrong heads to the ring to start tonight's show. She says that she has been in WWE for a year and a half and that it only gets harder from here, but that is fine with her, because she is ducking no one in the locker room and that when she gets to NXT, they will know who the difference maker is. She then states that she is at the top of the women's division and wants to know who her first competitor is. Zayda Steel shows up and congratulates Kali Armstrong, then says that they are both history makers and that Kali is lucky. Nikkita Lyons shows up and also congratulates Kali, then states that she is here now that there is a women's champion, and while she has respect for Zayda, she is not afraid to pounce first when it comes to gold. Kali says Zayda and Nikkita are doing a lot of talking, but have not proven what they want this title. Zayda and Nikkita beat up Kali, then Natalya runs into the ring and makes the save. Natalya tries to get Zayda in the Sharpshooter, but Nikkita pulls Zayda out of the ring. When Natalya helps Kali up, Kali snatches the Evolve Women's Championship away from her.

Backstage, it is revealed that Carlee Bright has been attacked and that her left shoulder is hurt.

In the trainer's room, Carlee Bright is being checked on. Prime Minister Stevie Turner states that nothing like this should be happening in Evolve. Carlee Bright says that whoever attacked was wearing a black hoodie. Upon finding out that she has no serious injuries, she chooses to compete tonight.

Backstage, we hear from Keanu Carver. He says that his opponents want the prestige, glory and fame, but the men's Evolve Championship is his ticket out. He says that he is not going back to the streets after everything he has done to get here, and that he will beat the brakes out of all of his opponents. We hear from "Super" Sean Legacy, who says that he has waited eight long years for this moment. Timothy Thatcher tells him that he is ready, and Legacy says it is time to create his legacy.

Jin Tala beats Carlee Bright by submission with the Bakunawa Bind.

In backstage footage from last week, Wendy Choo attacks Kylie Rae from behind. Backstage, Chuey Martinez talks with Kylie Rae, who says that Wendy Choo has stuck her nose in her business week after week, and while Wendy has beaten her twice, she thought it was over after the Fatal 4-Way. She also admits that Wendy is the only person who makes her "not so smiley." As Kylie Rae says that is ready to deal with Wendy, Chantel Monroe tells her to call it quits, then leaves. Masyn Holiday and Layla Diggs apologize for Chantel's behavior, with Maysn hoping that Chantel's mirror will show a reflection of the Chantel they really know.

Backstage, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Zayda Steel, Bryce Donovan) make fun of Lince Dorado wearing a mask, then tell Jackson Drake that they believe in Jackson Drake tonight. Jackson Drake says he knows he is a champion ever since he first stepped in a ring at thirteen years old and never looked back, and that everybody will soon know him as the Evolve Champion.

Backstage, Edris Enofé says he came back from a gruesome shoulder injury and that being unable to compete in the ring hurt worse. He says things will be different now, because tonight, he will go from being a tag team wrestler to a singles superstar when he becomes the first Evolve Champion.

The High Ryze (Wes Lee, Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe) head to the ring. Wes Lee admits that nobody expected to see him in Evolve, especially with Tyson and Tyriek dominating, and last week, he showed up wanting to get a better understanding of what Evolve is all about. He says that he can see it when he talks to everyone in the locker room that everyone has big dreams and lots of potential as they hope to become the next big thing, then laughs because he was the same way until he made the business the best it could and changed the world. He says the locker room is naive and borderline delusional to think they will take his spot, as he has busted his ass and broken his back for this business and has not scratched the surface yet. Wes Lee lists his accolades in NXT, then says he is not done yet, and tells the Evolve locker room that he is the gatekeeper now and that they will have to go through him to get to NXT. Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel show up, and Cappuccino states that Tyriek and Tyson Dupont are impressive and that their mentorship is paying off. Wes Lee thinks Cappuccino wants a tag team rematch, but Cappuccino wants a match with Wes Lee. He says that whatever Wes Lee has been sipping on lately has been "kind of bitter," but Wes Lee says he has been around the block long enough to know better. He says he is not some "happy to be here kid" walking around with a coffee cup, but Cappuccino says he wants to see how he measure up and that he knows he has what it takes to get to NXT, and to get there, he must battle one of its stapes. Wes Lee warns Cappuccino that he should have stayed behind the counter, then accepts his challenge.

Backstage, Je'Von Evans says he had to check out Evolve, especially when he is rewarding the Evolve Championship to the winner of tonight's Fatal 4-Way Match. As he looks around, he sees Jordan Oasis, and tells him he is a fan of his work and that his time is coming.

We hear from Marcus Mathers, who introduces himself to the fans. He says that he has been wrestling for six years with over 650 matches under his belt, and that he is not just Philadelphia's finest, but the finest in WWE ID. He says that nobody has used WWE ID like he has and that he has been able to travel more, get more matches and train with the best of the best. He then says that he is bringing all that knowledge right here, right now, as WWE ID has prepared him for Evolve.

Jackson Drake beats Edris Enofé, Keanu Carver and "Super" Sean Legacy in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match to become the inaugural Evolve Champion! It takes both Jackson Drake and Sean Legacy to eliminate Keanu Carver. After the match, Je'Von Evans awards Jackson Drake with the Evolve Championship, and Drake takes the title and hugs Je'Von before celebrating with the rest of The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Zayda Steel, Bryce Donovan) to end the show.

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Jackson Drake beats Jordan Oasis and Lince Dorado in a Play-In Triple Threat Match for the Evolve Championship. During the match, Brad Baylor tries to pull Lince Dorado out of the ring but fails, and that leads to Lince Dorado chasing both Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes to the back before Jackson Drake hits Jordan Oasis with The Unaliving for the win and the title shot.

Backstage, The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) talk about their match with Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel. Tyson says they are quick and exciting, but Tyriek says they are not explosive and powerful like they are. He says it will be their power vs. Cappuccino and Cartwheel's speed, and Tyson says they will run into a brick wall. Tyriek says speed vs. power will apply pressure and that the pressure will make Cappuccino and Cartwheel explode.

We hear from It's Gal, who is poolside at home after a workout. He calls Troy Yearwood "a Gal wannabe" and says he has the best physique, not Yearwood, and gives him his first and final warning to stay out of his way, as "when you're in mint condition, there is no competiton."

Jackson Drake shows up unannounced and says that weeek after week, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel, Bryce Donovan) have proven that they are the hottest thing going on Evolve in more ways that one and that they are just getting started. Drake says he will bring more drip to The Vanity Project next week when he wins the Evolve Championship, then Edris Enofé shows up and says he finds it hilarious that Drake calls himself the hottest thing going when he is standing here right now. He says that next week is a moment he has waited for for a very long time, as he has worked for the last four years to keep this from slipping through his fingers. He then tells Drake that he is leaving empty-handed when he leaves with the title, then "Super" Sean Legacy shows up. Legacy brings up The Vanity Project recruiting the help of Lexis King to keep him from competing in the Fatal 4-Way for the Evolve Championship, and while Lexis King was the better man that night, he is still standing. Legacy tells Enofé that he respects his journey, but they both have an opportunity waiting and that he has waited eight years and fought up the food chain to start his legacy and become Evolve Champion. Jackson Drake says he is tired of listening to Enofé and Legacy, and says that neither of them are qualified like he is. As he leaves, he backs into Keanu Carver. Enofé and Legacy approach Drake, then they and Carver all get a free punch to the face before referees show up to restore order.

Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel. Cappuccino says the pot is hot and extra large tonight, and while The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) are big, they cannot hit what they cannot catch. Cartwheel says it is their speed against their power, and Cappuccino says the gameplan is "stick and move." Cappuccino says they have a triple shot of energy ready to hit them in the mouth and that he and Cartwheel are about to turn Evolve on its head.

The High Ryze (Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe) beat Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel. During the match, Wes Lee shows up in Tyson and Tyriek's corner.

Backstage, Prime Minister Stevie Turner meets with Leigh Laurel, the newest signee to the Evolve Women's Division. She now goes by the name Jin Tala, and she signs her Evolve contract as Carlee Bright shows up. Stevie Turner tells Carlee Bright that there will be nobody at ringside for the Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Women's Championship, which Carlee Bright totally understands. Carlee is then introduced to Jin Tala, who will be her opponent next week. Carlee and Jin Tala shake hands.

Backstage, Natalya announces that she will be watching the women's Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Women's Champonship tonight and that she will be awarding the championship to the winner of the match.

Backstage, we hear from The High Ryze (Wes Lee, Tyriek Igwe, Tyson Dupont). Tyriek says power beats speed everytime, but Tyson admits that Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel are pretty fast and that training with the fastest makes it so that they do not stand a chance. Wes Lee states that Tyriek and Tyson have been causing a ruckus in Evolve and that he has arrived to see what the noise is about. He says that Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel has plenty of potential, but that potential does not measure up to theirs, and if they have a problem, they can see him next week. Tyson says they have not seen the last of them, then The High Ryze leave to celebrate.

Kali Armstrong beats Wendy Choo, Kendal Grey and Kylie Rae in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match to become the first-ever Evolve Women's Champion! After the match, Kali Armstrong snatches the championship from Natalya's hands and celebrates in the ring to end the show.

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Kylie Rae beats Aria Bennett, Chantel Monroe and "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel in a Play-In Fatal 4-Way Match to enter the Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Women's Championship. During the match, Bryce Donovan gets on the ring apron and distracts the referee, but when the referee catches Jackson Drake placing Zayda Steel's foot on the rope during a pinfall attempt by Kylie Rae, the rest of The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Bryce Donovan) gets ejected from ringside.

We hear from Keanu Carver, who says that it ends between him and Harlem Lewis tonight. He hopes that Harlem Lewis has taken his best shot, because he is not one to be played with and he will become the first Evolve Champion.

Chuey Martinez interviews Oro Mensah. Oro says he has been on a roll and has done more than enough to be part of the Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Championship. He says that he will beat Edris Enofé tonight and head into the Fatal 4-Way Match for the title.

Edris Enofé beats Oro Mensah after clotheslining Oro Mensah off the top rope before hitting an elbow drop for the win. After the match, Edris says the last seven months have been a long road to recovery, but he is here, and it feels great to win tonight, especially against a great opponent like Oro Mensah who has worked his ass off to get to where he is. Edris says he is back, then he is suddenly met by Prime Minister Stevie Turner, who puts him in the Fatal 4-Way for the Evolve Championship. All off a sudden, two referes tell Stevie that something has happened in the bacn, and it is revealed that Dani Palmer is on the ground and that her right knee has been hurt.

We hear from Harlem Lewis, who says that Keanu Carver does not know anything about him and that Carver has been in his way, and that Carver will find out that he is the only alpha male in Evolve.

The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Bryce Donovan, "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel). Brad Baylor says that nobody cares about Brinley Reece or Dani Palmer, and Ricky Smokes declares that the only woman anyone cares about in Evolve is Zadya Steel, who he says is the only woman who deserves to be in the Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Women's Championship. Baylor says Jackson Drake should be in the Fatal 4-Way for the Evolve Championship, then says he is not too worried because after he and Smokes get done beating down "Super" Sean Legacy, Prime Minister Stevie Turner will have no choice but to replace Legacy with Drake.

Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) beat "Super" Sean Legacy and Timothy Thatcher.

Backstage, we hear from Kali Armstrong, who calls out Kendal Grey for attacking her from behind after she hit her with a chop block despite being "a Mighty Mouse badass." She warns her, Wendy Choo and Kylie Rae that next week is her moment after calling her shot and being the best on Evolve. She says she may be brash and confident, but she is used to winning, and next week, she will make history again when she becomes the first-ever Evolve Women's Champion.

Backstage during the commercial break, Kendal Grey, Carliee Bright, Masyn Holiday and Chantel Monroe are backstage having hear what Kali Armstrong has had to say. Kendal says that Kali thinks she is already champion in her own mind, and Masyn admits that Kali can hit hard. Kendal says she is not afraid of physicality due to putting women twice her size on the mat in amateur wrestling, but Chantel tells her to keep dreaming as this is not amateur wrestling and that she is not winning the Evolve Women's Championship before leaving the locker room. Masyn says "the real Chantel" could be cool, but nobody will know for sure until she drops the act.

Keanu Carver beats Harlem Lewis in an Evolve Championship Play-In Match to enter the Fatal 4-Way Match for the Evolve Championship.

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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.

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The roster of Evolve lines the ring as Evolve Prime Minster Stevie Turner makes an announcement. In front of Stevie is a table with two championship belts covered in their own individual mantles. She says that for over two months, the roster has been fighting to show their skill in order to one day make it to NXT, and in addition to those NXT dreams, the women will be fighting to become the WWE Evolve Women's Champion. The women's championship, which is then revealed, will be decided in just three weeks in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match. She then announces that while everyone has impressed her, three women have stood out: Kali Armstrong, Kendal Grey and Wendy Choo. She announces that there is one more spot up for grabs, and she wants one of the women to take it. As for the men, she reveals the WWE Evolve Championship, which will receive its first holder in four weeks' time. "Super" Sean Legacy's name is the first mentioned, and this leaves to Keanu Carver and Harlem Lewis confronting each other in the ring, and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Rick Smokes) tries to attack them only to get thrown out of the ring for their efforts. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) show up, and their brawl leads to the rest of the men on the roster going at it. Kali and Kendal get in the ring and brawl, and this leads to the rest of the women getting in the ring trying to break the brawl up until referees show up, by which point Kali has hit Kendal with a chop block.

We see a video package of Wendy Choo's path of destruction in Evolve.

Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Summer Sorrell. Summer admits she is nervous, but being on Evolve is the biggest fream come true. She admits Wendy Choobeing her first-ever opponent is a nightmare, but she hopes to use fear as fuel to succeed, and when she gets in the ring, the temperature is about to heat up.

Backstage, Nikkita Lyons meets with Evolve Prime Minster Stevie Turner and finds out that she will face Kendal Grey in tonight's main event. Nikkita is then met by "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel, who proclaims that Jackson Drake will take down Drako Knox before trying to talk into the fourth spot of the women's Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match. Stevie tells Zayda that she will have to work for it. Nikkita Lyons takes Zayda's willingness to talk business as part of "a potential collab," and the two of them leave the room.

Wendy Choo beats Summer Sorrell by submission with the Dirt Nap. After the match, Wendy Choo is about to give Summer a makeover when Kylie Ray shows up and fights Wendy. Kyle hits a superkick and sends Wendy into a retreat.

Lexis King pulls up in front of the arena.

Lexis King heads to the ring. He proclaims that he has finally arrived in Evolve, as once upon a time, he was eager to debut for Evolve before he was a big star and that it was the place to be. He says that Evolve is a portal to NXT and a new place where new things are happening, fresh faces are coming in, and spotlights are being shined on new talent, and nobody knows more about the spotlight than he does, which is why he is here right now. Lexis wants a taste of the spotlight, and informs the locker room that he is "the portal," and nobody comes and goes from his kingdom without his say. Suddenly, "Super" Sean Legacy shows up and welcomes King to Evolve, then tells him the fans decide who is a WWE Superstar and that he will not let King disrespect the locker room. He also says that he is nobody special and that he has made the sacrifices to make it this far in his career and that he will not let someone like Lexis King cut Evolve down. Lexis challenges Legacy to a match, and both men shake hands on it. When Legacy tries to leave, King refuses to let go, and tells him he has a long way to go to becoming king.

Backstage, Carlee Bright meets with Kendal Grey, who states that she will face Nikkita Lyons tonight and that she will do it alone as she is checked on in the medical room.

Backstage, Keanu Carver hunts down Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) when Evolve Prime Minster Stevie Turner tells him that they have heard he was looking for him and have since left the building. Harlem Lewis shows up also looking for Gallus, and gets the same news. Stevie then tells them that if they want a shot at Gallus, they will get it next week as a team, and that they will have to be a team if they want Gallus. Carver and Harlem argue with each other again.

Jackson Drake beats Drako Knox.

Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Javier Bernal. Bernal talks about how he was on the shelf for eight months wondering if he would ever come back, then he heard about Evolve and saw it as a place to hit the ground running. He says he is no longer "Big Body Javi," and that he never really was, and that after being part of a metalcore band, he has a new energy to bring to Evolve and he feels comfortable in his own skin. It's Gal shows up and says nobody cares, and says he should be interviewed instead before walking off. Bernal says he has found his next opponent.

Backstage, Lexis King runs into The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Bryce Donovan, "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel). Lexis King says he has been impressed with them, and Jackson Drake says that they look forward to Lexis knocking "Super" Sean Legacy off his perch. Bryce Donovan tells King to let them know if he needs anything. King tells them that he will see them next week.

Nikkita Lyons beats Kendal Grey after Nikkita targets Kendal's left knee throughout the match and Kendal's knee gives out on her. After the match, Kali Armstrong rushes into the ring and puts Kendal in a stretch muffler on the left knee, and referees show up to break the hold and hold Armstrong back as the show ends.

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We hear from Kylie Rae, who reveals that the teddy bear that Wendy Choo gave Zarah Zacker last week is really her own son's teddy bear and that she has no idea how Wendy got it. She says that her son has been crying every single night, and that this ends between her and Wendy tonight.

"The Real Deal" Zayda Steel beats Layla Diggs.

Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe beat Aaron Rourke and Freedom Ramsay.

Next week: Prime Minster Stevie Turner has a major announcement!

Wendy Choo beats Kylie Rae by submission with the Dirt Nap after ripping the head off of Kylie's son's teddy bear, which causes Kylie to briefly become enraged and punch at Wendy before becoming subsceptible to the Dirt Nap as she looks at the bear. Afterwards, Wendry draws a frown across Kylie's face with a black marker.

Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Kali Armstrong. Armstrong says she knew she would win the women's Fatal 4-Way Match and that she is looking forward to winning the rumored Women's Evolve Championship. She says the locker room had better watch out, and that she wants to be not only the first champion, but also the best. She tells all the kids out there to dream big and then go do it, and that she dares somebody to put her fire out because she is here to burn the house down.

Haze Jameson is in the VIP Section before the next match.

Keanu Carver and Harlem Lewis beat Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes). After the match, a few more referees show up when Carver and Lewis get into a verbal altercation.

Backstage, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) tell Prime Minister Stevie Turner that they want a fight with Keanu Carver and Harlem Lewis.

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General Manager Stevie Turner - now known as "Evolve Prime Minister" - shows up and announces that she is finalizing a huge announcement before "The Vanity Project" - Zayda Steele, Jackson Drake, Bryce Donovan and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) - show up and take the microphone. Drako Knox is watching from the VIP section wondering what is going on before Baylor says that The Vanity Project are "five future superstars" as he puts the entire faction on a pedestal and takes a liking to the name their faction has been given. He tells everyone to remember this moment, because The Vanity Project will take over Evolve. Stevie Turner, who finally has another microphone, states that she is the law around here and is the "Evolve Prime Minister," then demands that Jackson Drake have his match against "Super" Sean Legacy right now.

"Super" Sean Legacy beats Jackson Drake. During the match, the rest of "The Vanity Project" (Zayda Steele, Bryce Donovan, Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) get involved in the match only to be ejected from ringside.

In footage from earlier today, Kyle Rae tells Wendy Choo that she is no stranger to darkness and that she has overcome every obstacle that life has thrown her way in and out of the ring. She says that the darkness under her blanket was a little different, and while she has no idea who she is or what happened to her, she will not let that darkness consume Wendy. She says she can overcome Wendy, and she is not afraid to face her again. Kylie then challenges Wendy to a match next week.

Harlem Lewis and Keanu Carver have a face-off. Harlem says it is coming down to them and that he will be the first person leaving with the Evolve Championship around his waist. Carver says he has smashed everyone in his path. Lewis says Carver has yet to beat him. Evolve Prime Minster Stevie Turner shows up and puts them in a match, not as competitors, but as a tag team in a match against Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes). Carver says that Turner has just signed Swipe Right's death warrants and that Lewis will be next if he gets in his way.

Zara Zakher beats Aria Bennett. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews Zakher. After Zakher says that she is always the underdog, the lights go out, and Wendy Choo's teddy bear appears on the apron bearing a note stating "KYLIE, I ACCEPT."

The Vanity Project (Zayda Steele, Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) appear in the VIP Section. Baylor says they have just gotten off the phone with his parents' lawyer and that although they were ejected from ringside, they have every right to be in the VIP Section.

Carlee Bright beats Kalyx with a reversal into a Sunset Flip. After the match, The Vanity Project (Zayda Steele, Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) cannot be removed from the VIP Section.

Bryce Donovan beats Timothy Thatcher with a Black Hole Slam following the distraction by Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes).

Backstage, Evolve Prime Minister is watching. As she states that Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) will be trouble, Harlem Lewis and Keanu Carver show up. Lewis says they will not be a problem for long, and Carver says the problem will stop after he beats the brakes off of Swipe Right.

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Chuey Martinez interviews Kendal Grey. Kendal Grey talks about how she got into amateur wrestling and into WWE, and calls tonight's Fatal 4-Way Match a stepping stone on the way to what is next as she seeks to stay undefeated and become the face of Evolve.

Ice Williams is seen in the VIP Section.

Harlem Lewis beats Trill London. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews Lewis, who wants his face off with Keanu Carver. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) suddenly shows up, and Harlem Lewis has to be held back.

Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) beat Jack Cartwheel, Jordan Oasis and Cappuccino Jones in a six-man tag match.

Chuey Martinez interviews Chantel Moore. Chantel talks about how she participated in a WWE tryout and did not expect to make it, her gymnastics background, and how she is training for tonight's Fatal 4-Way Match.

Luca Crusifino joins Ice Williams in the VIP Section.

Chuey Martinez interviews Kali Armstrong. Kali talks about how she accomplishes anything she puts her mind through and how the winner of tonight's Fatal 4-Way Match will be "the mentally toughest."

Oro Mensah beats Javier Bernal.

Chuey Martinez interviews Brinley Reece. Brinley talks about how her openness towards opportunity has led her to WWE and how everyone in the Evolve women's division wants the same thing. She hopes to win the match and get closer to becoming the face of Evolve.

We hear from General Manager Stevie Turner, who announces matches for next week that has formed as a result of recent events. Timothy Thatcher will face Bryce Donovan, Jackson Drake will face "Super" Sean Legacy, and Carlee Bright will be in action.

Carlee Bright is in the VIP Section.

Kali Armstrong beats Chantel Monroe, Brinley Reece and Kendal Grey in a Fatal 4-Way Match.

Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for April 9, 2025

In footage from earlier today, Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) brag about showing the fans what they are all about, despite their loss to Nathan Frazer and Axiom, and they agree that they are about to show the whole world that they are about to become a problem.

We see a video package for Dani Palmer vs. Kali Armstrong later tonight.

Riley Osborne beats Javier Bernal. After the match, Chuey Martinez hands Bernal his jacket, but he looks at it, drops it and leaves. He is seen saying "I'm sorry" as he leaves.

Haze Jameson is seen in the VIP section.

Before the next match, we get a closer look at Bryce Donovan. He says he is a believer of Darwinism and natural selection, but he has realized that everyone on the Evolve roster is strong. He says that to survive, one must adapt and learn what to exploit, and that one must evolve. Afterwards, Zayda Stele, Jackson Drake and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) show up, and Baylor says Donovan is with them. They then all get in the ring and stand with Donovan, but Ice Williams, Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel show up to even the numbers. General Manager Stevie Turner shows up and turns the match into an eight-man tag match.

Bryce Donovan, Jackson Drake and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) beat Drako Knox, Cappuccino Jones, Jack Cartwheel and Ice Williams in an eight-man tag match. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews the winning team, but all he gets is impertinence, and that leads to Cheuy starting a "Swipe Left" chant. Suddenly, "Super" Sean Legacy shows up, and Timothy Thatcher soon stands next to him. Officials show up before things can get physical.

Chantel Monroe is seen in the VIP section.

Kali Armstrong beats Dani Palmer. After the match, Kali Armstrong states that she is ducking no one and that she will make history as the first ever Evolve Women's Champion, and that there is nothing anyone can do about it. Chantel Monroe, Kendal Grey and Brinley Reece suddenly show up, and Kali makes it clear that she is different.

Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for April 2, 2025

We get a closer look at "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel, who talks about how she is always ready for the spotlight and how she has become the very first WWE ID prospect after having fought everyone and being prepared for anything.

Brinley Reece beats "The Real Deal" Zayda Steel. During the match, Jackson Drake is seen in the VIP Section. After the match, Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) show up to help Zayda to the back.

Backstage, Kylie Rae is met by Zara Zakher as she gets mentally ready for Wendy Choo. Zara tells Kylie to focus on Wendy Choo and look her in the eye.

We get a closer look at Luca Crusifino, consigliere to The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Crusifino, Adrianne Rizzo). He states that Tony D'Angelo has given him his blessing to come to Evolve and push the family's influence on the show. He says he is here to make a statement as well as a name for himself.

Keanu Carver beats Luca Crusifino.

Chantel Monroe beats Masyn Holiday with a schoolkid pin after grabbing the tights. Chuey Martinez interviews Chantel after the match, and Chantel says winning two matches in Evolve is not surprising because she sees a winner when she looks in the mirror and that winners win championships. She says she has been hearing whispers about the Women's Evolve Championship and that she will be the center of the title conversation.

We see a face-off between Kali Armstrong and Dani Palmer. Palmer admits she misfired on the dive that took Armstrong out and that they are clearly not a good team, but they are here to evolve their talents. Armstrong says Palmer has just described a loser's mentality and is trying to convince herself that she does not suck, and tells her to learn from her mistakes when she is not attached to a partner like her who can actually win. Palmer warns Armstrong that she will have a short career and lots of enemies with that mindset, but Armstrong says she is doing absolutely fine and will continue to do so as long as she is not handcuffed to "a poor excuse for a consolation prize" like Palmer. Palmer says Armstrong reeks of insecurity and is trying to push all her buttons to get her to lash out, but it is not going to work and that she is saving it all for the ring because Armstrong is writing checks that her skills cannot cash.

Harlem Lewis beats Joe Coffey after Coffey inadvertently punches the ring post on the outside.

Wendy Choo beats Kylie Rae by submission with the Dirtnap.

Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for March 26, 2025

Backstage, NXT General Manager Ava tells Stevie Turner that he has been phenomenal for the past couple of weeks regarding the matches she has pitched, the talent she has acquired and even getting a champion from the original EVOLVE on the show. She says it is time for the next step in Stevie Turner's journey, and has Chuey Martinez head out to the ring for a special announcement. Chuey Martinez announces that Stevie Turner is the new General Manager for Evolve. Stevie Turner says it is an aboslute honor to be named the new general manager, and the fact that Ava put her trust in her and not Robert Stone makes it that much sweeter. She says that if the last few weeks ahve been anything to go by, this is the place where pro wrestling evolves, and it will continue to be that way under her leadership. She says that everything is up for grabs and wants to know who will take the top spot, who will achieve championship contendership, and who will be the face of Evolve. She says that all comes down to who impresses her as well as the fans, then kicks things off with two men who were going at it last week: Wolfgang and Sam Holloway. As everyone else leaves, Keanu Caver and Harlem Lewis bump into each other and have an argument, and when Luca Crusifino gets between them, all three men get separated by officials.

Wolfgang beats Sam Holloway with a top rope Swanton Bomb to the back despite his back being hurt and giving out during the match following a slam into the ring apron. After the match, Joe Coffey speaks towards the camera, asking General Manager Stevie Turner if she remembers him knocking out Jordan Oasis before demanding that anyone who wants a scrap with Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) be sent their way.

In backstage footage from earlier this week, Aria Bennett meets with Layla Diggs. Neither of them liked losing their debut matches in Evolve, and Aria proposes they bring their resources together and make some music in the ring.

Carlee Bright is seen in the VIP Section.

Kendal Grey beats Zara Zakher by submission with a cross arm breaker after Zara rolls out of a pinfall attempt following a spinebuster. After the match, as Kylie Rae consoles Zara Zakher, both Kylie and Zara see Wendy Choo's teddy bear in the corner.

Drako Knox shows up at the announce table, saying last week was the biggest opportunity of his life and that he feels alive in the ring and feels a hunger that he has not felt since his college football days. Drako says that connecting fist to face is a good feeling. He says that last week may not have turned out like he wanted, but he can handle that and learn; what he cannot handle is "that big goof" in the VIP Section showing him up. Drako says that Tate Wilder is out with an injury and that he is out here by himself, but if anyone thinks they can show him up, he can handle that, and demands that he and the long-haired man from last week settle things in the ring. Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) is seen entering the VIP Section.

Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) and Ice Williams are seen in the VIP Section.

Aria Bennett and Layla Diggs beat Haze Jameson and Kalyx. During the match, Haze Jameson gets a swig of champagne during from the VIP Section, leading to her being distracted as Layla Diggs gets the win. After the match, Kalyx angrily shoves Haze Jameson away.

We see a vignette of Timothy Thatcher's accomplishments in the original EVOLVE, and it is revealed that he is "Super" Sean Legacy's opponent for the next match. We then get a closer look at "Super" Sean Legacy, who has wanted to be a professional wrestling since high school and was picked on a lot and told that he could not do it. Legacy says he sees himself as a role model, as someone once told him that they were told they could not but is now doing it because of him.

"Super" Sean Legacy beats Timothy Thatcher. After the match, Timothy Thatcher gives Sean Legacy a sarcastic clap, then Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) confront Sean Legacy in the ring. All of a sudden, Cappuccino Jones and Jack Cartwheel show up to stand by Sean Legacy, and Ice Williams reluctantly stands with Swipe Right before standin with Legacy, Cappuccino and Cartwheel, much to Swipe Right's chagrin.

Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for March 19, 2025

We get a closer look at Brinley Reece before the next match. Brinley is excited to evolve on this show. She mentions her 16 years of experience in cheerleading as well as her exercise background and says there is more to her than what has been shown in the last two years and that Evolve is the best place to see it all. We get a closer look at Masyn Holiday, who graduated valedictorian from Howard University and broke three school records on the way.

Brinley Reece beats Masyn Holiday. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews Brinley, who says that her match speaks for itself when she said she should have been in that first match during the match.

Peter Rosenberg interviews Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont in the VIP Section. Tyriek says that they are not waiting while everyone gets their turn, and Tyson says that they are here to take what is theirs. Tyriek proclaims that they are here for checks and championships, and that this is a lifestyle and not a mantra. Tyson proclaims they are ready to fight and ready for someone to step up and catch a beatdown, as nobody wants them to come looking. When Gallus (Mark and Joe Coffey) show up for the next match, they dare Tyriek and Tyson to come fight them.

We hear from Jordan Oasis, who talks about his start in professional wrestling ten years ago with Rikishi and how he is trying to figure out exactly who he is in the ring. We also hear from Sam Holloway, who dealt with a lot of bullying as a kid and reciprocated it on everyone when he got older and that he has no remorse teaching everyone "the hard way." He says that he quit football 48 hours in because he did not love it, and that he really loved striking fear into people's eyes, which he could not do in football.

Gallus (Joe and Mark Coffey) beat Jordan Oasis and Sam Holloway by referee stoppage after Joe Coffey hits Oasis with a knockout punch following Wolfgang showing up and distracting Holloway, who is not on the same page with Oasis during the match. Jack Cartwheel and Cappuccino Jones help carry Jordan Oasis out after the match.

We hear from Lalya Diggs, who has always struggled with self-confidence and what she brings to the table. She knows that she is a great athlete, but she has never believed in herself. She says fear has held her back from her true potential. She also mentions her gymnastics and track backgrounds. We also hear from Chantel Monroe, who was a gymnasty growing up and is interested in fashion. She says that she is "a little bit of a diva" and that she wants to look good doing what she does in the ring.

Chantel Monroe beats Layla Diggs after Layla goes for a Sunset Flip from the top rope with a hurt left knee only for Chantel to sit down for a pinfall attempt to counter it.

We hear from Haze Jameson, who played Division I women's volleyball and was team captain. As she talks about how she is the life of the party and considers Dennis Rodman an inspiration, Kali Armstrong interrupts, saying she is here for a match and that she is not going to wait and will take it because she is different.

Kali Armstrong quickly beats Haze Jameson.

Peter Rosenberg interviews Kylie Rae regarding the note from Wendy Choo on the stage. Kylie Rae mentions that she has never met Wendy Choo and that after last week, she does not know if she wants to go to know Wendy Choo, as she scares her. She says she has a lot of talented women to focus on the locker room and that Wendy's note - which she tosses away along with the teddy bear that came with it - is the last thing she wants to focus on. Wendy Choo appears on the nearby Videotron, and Zara Zahker shows up to figure out what is going on only for a spooked Kylie Rae to nearly hit her.

We hear from Drako Knox, who comes from a working class family and considers himself lucky to play college football. He says he has always been a fan of WWE and that he was all in when he got the call, and that WWE was the lottery ticket that represented hope for him. He says the difference between this and a real lottery ticket is that he calls his shot and he controls his own destiny. We also hear from Tate Wilder, a fifth-generation rancher and cowboy with experience in multiple sports, including college football, where he turned a walk-on into a full ride scholarship. He says that everything he went through has brought him here to WWE. He considers himself a combination of Matthew McConaughey and "the baddest man to ever ride a bull" J.B. Mooney, and when he is the ring, there is not a soul in the world who can stop him from doing what he needs to do.

Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe beat Drako Knox and Tate Wilder after Drako Knox misses a running knee in the corner and hurts his knee as a result. During the match, Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) and Zayda Steel show up to sit in the VIP Section. After the match, Swipe Right tries to pick a fight with Drako and Wilder, and the long-haired man who has been sitting near the VIP Section all night backs Swipe Right up.

Oro Mensah is seen in the VIP Section.

Luca Crusifino beats Javier Bernal. After the match, Crusifino speaks towards the camera and says that Evolve is his show, and if anyone thinks they can handle him, then they can get in the ring right now. Keanu Carver shows up wanting a piece of Crusifino, as does Harlem Lewis.

Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for March 12, 2025

Stevie Turner announces on behalf of NXT General Manager Ava that tonight's main event contains two men that the fans are very familiar with: Riley Osborne and Oro Mensah, who are now part of the Evolve roster. Also, WWE ID prospect Kylie Rae will face Zara Zakher. She also announces that there is no telling who else will show up tonight.

Carlee Bright and Kendal Grey are in the VIP section. They are soon met by It's Gal, who insists on sitting between them.

We get a closer look at Harlem Lewis, who says that he is about nothing but aggression and that the cameras are always on him. He says he cannot stand people who do not work hard and that he cannot stand people who are soft, and that he has never taken crap from other people. He states that he has been a champion in football and that he will be a champion in wrestling, and asks what will stop him.

We get a closer look at Braxton Cole, who talks about his history in college football and how WWE asked him to try out only to make the cut to his own surprise. He says he has always wanted to support his family and that he sees himself as having a stronger mind over others, which he feels will set him apart from everyone else.

Harlem Lewis quickly beats Braxton Cole. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews Harlem Lewis, who says that he is hear to beat ass and that nobody in the locker room can touch him. As he asks if this is the best he can get, he is approached by Keanu Carver, and referees have to stand between them. Suddenly, It's Gal takes the microphone and introduces himself, stating that next week, he will face Keanu Carver, and says that "when you're in mint condition, there is no competition." Keanu Carver gets in the ring and demands the match right now, and one of the referees rings the bell.

Keanu Carver beats It's Gal.

We get a closer look at Kylie Rae. She says that she is a big ball of positive energy and that she was raised on WWE, and that she never thought she would be here. She says that she took the long way and that it makes her appreciate this more, and that she has the motivation to keep everyone happy, including herself.

Peter Rosenberg interviews Carlee Bright and Kendal Grey in the VIP section. Carlee says that they still have their battle scars from last week, but they are here to see what the competition has in store. Kendal Grey says there is no competition in Evolve as she will show good she is, which Carlee Bright corrects with a "we." Suddenly, Zayda Steel suddenly shows up wanting to know why she does not have a match, then sits in the VIP section.

We get a closer look at Zara Zakher. She says she is a small person, but that has never limited her. She says that everything she has gone through has shaped her into the person she is now. Zara mentions her background in acting, gymnastics, dance and cheerleading since a young age, then says that she gets in the ring, she shows up and she is herself.

Zara Zakher beats Kylie Rae with a Sunset Flip out of the Fireman's Carry position. During the match, Zayda Steel complains about not having a match in the VIP section, which leads to everyone booing her. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews Zara Zakher, who says that her victory was indeed an upset, as she beat one of the best in Kylie Rae, and that she will use this victory as a stepping stone to move up the ranks, and next time, it will be "straight dubs." She then stops Kylie Rae to tell her that she respects her, then Zayda Steel jumps the barricade to complain about the good sportsmanship. When Wendy Choo arrives, Zayda immediately runs away. Wendy Choo then hands a bear carrying a note, which Kylie reads.

We get a closer look at Aria Bennett, who mentions her background in acting and gymnastics and her time in WOW: Women of Wrestling before trying out successfully for WWE.

Wendy Choo beats Aria Bennett by submission with a sleeper hold. After the match, Wendy Choo places a black blanket over Bennett and leaves. After the match, Brinley Reece talks with Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright about their match last week, and mentions that Kali Armstrong may not have been at the top of her game before talking about her match next week.

We hear form Javier Bernal, who has not been seen on WWE programming in months, in a face-off with Luca Crusifino. Bernal admits he lost his cool last week and that he just wants Evolve to be a brand new start after being injured for months and second-guessing himself from sitting on the sidelines, and asks how he can move forward if he is being judged by his past, especially when he has nothing against Crusifino or The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Crusifino, Adrianne Rizzo). He says that Luca Crusifino's message of "If I know you, I'm not worried about you" from last week may not have been aimed at him, but he still could not let that go. Crusifino says he was not talking about him because he does not think about him, as Bernal is not a threat simply because he cannot get out of his own way, and he does not need to take him out because he does it to himself. Bernal agrees, saying this is a brand new start for him, and that he will fight for the rest of his life if he has to in order to show the world that he has changed. Crusifino says this is just words and that without action, his words are meaningless. Bernal asks for the chance to prove that he has changed with a one-on-one match. Crusifino accepts the challenge, but reminds Bernal that he asked for this.

We see a video pakcage for the WWE ID program.

Jack Cartwheel, Cappuccino Jones and "Super" Sean Legacy are in the VIP section. Kali Armstrong shows up looking for Carlee Bright and Kendal Grey.

Oro Mensah beats Riley Osborne. After the match, Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) are seen running out from backstage, where it is revealed that Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) are out of control.

Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for March 5, 2025

In footage from earlier today, Senior Vice President of Talent Development Shawn Michaels meets with the Performance Center trainees along with NXT General Manager Ava. Shawn says that everyone is going to be making history, as they are going to show the world where wrestling evolves before welcoming everyone to WWE Evolve on Tubi. He says that for one night only, on behalf of Ava, he will be the one making the matches tonight. For tonight's main event, it is sink or swim as "Super" Sean Legacy, Jack Cartwheel and Cappuccino Jones takes on Jackson Drake and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) in a WWE ID six-man showcase match tonight. He also says there can only be one "first" match, and it will go to the women with Kali Armstrong and Dani Palmer vs. Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright. Shawn says that the Performance Center is where dreams come true, and tells everyone to take the opportunity to prove that they belong, and more than anything else, it will be a blast watching everybody evolve.

Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright beat Kali Armstrong and Dani Palmer by submission after Palmer inadvertently hits Kali with a corkscrew moonsault before Kendal submits her in a cross arm breaker. After the match, Chuey Martinez interviews Kendal and Carlee. Carlee says that this moment is surreal and that all their training had led up to being the winners of the first match on Evolve. Kendal says that she is not satistfied with being the answer to a trivia question and that she is doing this so that when people come to watch Evolve, they think of her dominating the women's division every week.

We look back on the history of the show, which starts with the independent wrestling company Evolve and highlights some of the current Superstars in WWE that came out of it.

We hear from Jackson Drake and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) backstage. Drake is stoked that they are all on the first main event, and Baylor says that Shawn Michaels sees a little bit of himself in each of them. Smokes looks forward to checking out all of the talent outside of the ring. Drake says not to get ahead of himself: "Business before, pleasure later." Smokes says that he and Baylor are "before and after pleasure" kinds of guys. Baylor says that Swipe Right will match with your girlfriends and match with your wives, and they also match with your moms, and that everyone is looking at their next match.

Luca Crusifino and It's Gal are seen sitting in the VIP section.

Backstage, we hear from "Super" Sean Legacy, Jack Cartwheel and Cappuccino Jones. Legacy says that this is a big moment for the three of them, as Shawn Michaels picked them to be in the very first main event of Evolve. He says that he has goosebumps, to which Cartwheel agrees before talking about how he and Cappuccino met at an independent wrestling event as they worked their way up to where they are now. Cappuccino says it is only crazy until it is happens, but now it is happening, and while it has been brewing for a minute, the pot is hot now. Legacy says this is a moment that they will never forget and that they will show Jackson Drake, Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) and the fans why they will always be "Super."

We see a vignette for Keanu Carver. He talks about he started fighting on the streets just to get paid after getting tired of living at the bottom, then says that he will take the ball and run with it.

We see a vignette for Trill London. He talks about how he always strives to be different in everything that he does and mentions his experience in professional football - even making it onto the main National Football League roster as a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins - then says nothing compares to WWE and that he is completing a childhood dream. He says that he has been bullied all his life and has felt misunderstood from time to time, but he has always been himself, and he promises that he will bring something different.

Keanu Carver beats Trill London. After the match, It's Gal poses behind Carver as Carver talks about how he grew up on the streets and how he will go on the hunt and put the fear of God in everyone in the building. Afterwards, Peter Rosenberg interviews Luca Crusifino, who says he is here are a representative of The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Crusifino, Adrianne Rizzo), and states that while D'Angelo runs things on NXT, he runs things on Evolve and makes sure everyone falls in line and knows that whatever happens here, he will know about it. Crusifino says there are some fresh new faces as well as some heavy hitters from the WWE ID program, but that none of them have faced a heavy hitter like him. He says that if he knows somebody, he does not care about them, as he only cares about the future and the future is him. Crusifino then proclaims that you are either with the consigliere of The D'Angelo Family or you are against him, and tells everyone to choose their side wisely.
We see another vignette for the show, where we get a glimpse at Harlem Lewis (who debuts next week), Brinley Reece and Layla Diggs.

"Super" Sean Legacy, Jack Cartwheel and Cappuccino Jones beat Jackson Drake and Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) in an WWE ID six-man showcase match. After the match, Kali Armstrong is at the commentary table, saying that she did not lose and demands a match from Robert Stone.

Backstage, Senior Vice President of Talent Development Shawn Michaels speaks with NXT General Manager Ava. Shawn states that there is some very impressive talent on Evolve and that he trusts Ava with her judgment to direct things as she sees fit. Ava thanks Shawn and says this will be a lot of fun, as there is some great talent in Evolve and she has some great ideas for next week's main event.

EVOLVE 131 - 10th Anniversary Celebration - The Results

The introduction to tonight's show quickly de-evolves into everyone attacking each other. Josh Briggs then takes the microphone and says tonight is about opportunity and that he is taking his. He mentions that Anthony Green is standing in the corner, then tells him to get in the ring so they can get started.

Josh Briggs beats Anthony Greene. During the match, Brandi Lauren grabs Josh Briggs' feet from the outside, but she is caught by the referee and ejected from the match.

We hear from The Unwanted (Eddie Kingston, Joe Gacy, Colby Corino, Sean Maluta). Eddie Kingston says that after all the years and miles and not getting paid, they will not let AR Fox and Leon Ruff beat them on the WWE Network, and while the Network viewers may not known them, the Superstars of NXT know him and what he and The Unwanted can do.

Stephen Wolf beats Harlem Bravado, Curt Stallion and Sean Maluta in a Four-Way Freestyle match.

Arturo Ruas (formerly known as Adrian Jauode) beats Anthony Henry.

Brandi Lauren beats Shotzi Blackheart in a no-disqualification match. At the beginning of the match, Natalya Markova shows up and attacks Shotzi, doing Brandi's work for her. Later on in the match, Anthony Greene shows up to assist Lauren, and despite Curt Stallion showing up to fight Greene all the way to the back, Brandi still wins after multiple Kendo stick shots to Shotzi.

Babatunde beats Colby Corino. After the match, Eddie Kingston and Joe Gacy show up, and Eddie introduces The Unwanted (Eddie Kingston, Joe Gacy, Colby Corino, Sean Maluta) before saying that Babatunde make them sick by earning everything just from playing football while they went up and down the road and "did it the right way." Eddie then says that The Unwanted will take his spot just like they did with Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Suddenly, AR Fox and Leon Ruff show up with Ayla Fox and The Skulk, and take the fight to The Unwanted before they can attack Babatunde. This starts the next match.

AR Fox and Leon Ruff beat The Unwanted (Eddie Kingston and Joe Gacy) in a match contested under relaxed rules to become the EVOLVE Tag Team Champions! After the match, Fox and Ruff celebrate in the ring with Ayla Fox and The Skulk.

Matt Riddle beats Drew Gulak in a match billed as a "Catch Point reunion." after countering the Gu-Lock into the Bro Derek. After the match, Drew Gulak states that Catch Point was founded on competition, opportunity and respect, and that he respects Matt Riddle and that it is always an honor. He then tells Curt Stallion that Matt Riddle hand-picked him as his opponent for EVOLVE 132 tomorrow night, and he hopes that is up to the task.

Brian Idol is the special guest ring announcer for the next match. As Idol keeps clearing his throat, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Idol is suddenly replaced by Paul Heyman. Heyman says he is honored and privileged to be back hom ein Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as he been offered different guest spots for different shows, and he has never done a lot of conventions or other shows. He admits he was not invited to come to the show, as he is known for turning shows down and that he asked to be here tonight because everyone from the fans to the wrestlers to the audience are the future, and he does not want to be like 'one of those old-time boxers looking at the screen and saying "Hey, that was me"' and that he wants to leave the building knowing more about the industry than he did before he entered. He then announces that he will ring announce the next match, because five years from now, people will look back on this match and say that this was the moment that the industry is going to evolve.

Austin Theory beats JD Drake to retain the EVOLVE Championship and become the WWN Champion! After the match, Austin Theory says everyone knows that EVOLVE Wrestling is where it's at and that everyone will try their hardest to get here. He says that those people will chase their dreams and realize that the EVOLVE Championship symbolizes that their dream must go through him if they are to get to where they want to go, for he is the measuring stick and standard of EVOLVE as well as the real Superstar. Suddenly, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Josh Briggs is right behind him. Briggs choke slams Theory in the center of the ring, then holds the EVOLVE Championship in the air before leaving.

Adam Cole retains the NXT Championship against Akira Tozawa. During the match, Adam Cole tries to use the NXT Championship as a weapon, but that fails to happen after Johnny Gargano shows up to distract Adam Cole. Tozawa tries to get the win on a schoolkid pin, but Cole kicks out at two and wins the match to retain the title shortly afterwards. After the match, Johnny Gargano gets in the ring and confronts Adam Cole, but Cole tells Gargano that he is on his time and taht he is the champion. After checking on Tozawa, Gargano asks the fans to show their appreciation for Tozawa, then says that every time he steps back into the EVOLVE ring, he is reminded of why he loves wrestling. He talks about how he was at EVOLVE's first show in 2009, and that now, ten years later, he is back here on WWE network, which tells him two things: he's getting old and that professional wrestling in 2019 is "pretty freakin' cool" because of the fans making professional wrestling what it is. He then talks about how the shows were closed with one specific question, which Tozawa asks: "Did you enjoy the show?" The fans respond with an overwhelming "Yes!", then says there would be no Akira Tozawa, Adam Cole or Johnny Gargano if it were not for the fans, as they started in EVOLVE and the fans let them live their dreams. Gargano then asks the fans to support the current talent in EVOLVE as much as they supported them. Gargano thanks the fans for letting him live his dream and return to EVOLVE, and says that he loves the fans and EVOLVE Wrestling.