Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 16, 2026

Zaria heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Zaria says that she spent so long in Sol Ruca's shadow that she forgot what the sun looked like, and after setting the women's division ablaze, she is the new Women's North American Champion. She says that she did this all of her own after being overlooked, underestimated and looked past in favor of Sol Ruca, but now, she holds a title, and the power is in her hands. She calls this a course correction, not a dream come true, that she owes nothing to anybody. Zaria then promises that her name will not be in the shadows ever again before Kelani Jordan shows up and congratulates Zaria. Kelani then gives Zaria some advice: enjoy all of this, as the people who chant that she deserves this will switch it up on her before the week is even over, and no matter what she does, it will never be good enough. She tells Zaria to hold on to the Women's North American Championship as tightly as possible, as she may never hold another title again. As Kelani talks about how she only needs one shot to beat Lola Vice and become NXT Women's Champion, Kendal Grey shows up. Kendal says she has already beaten Kelani and that Kelani will be watching her beat Lola Vice to become NXT Women's Champion, and that if Kelani ends up back in her path, she will beat her again. As Zaria complains about somebody making this about themselves, Lola Vice shows up and tells Zaria to get over Sol Ruca, then says she will beat Kendal Grey again. All four women argue, then General Manager Robert Stone shows up. All four women see themselves in a tag team match against each other coming, which Stone more or less confirms.

Tavion Heights beats Jackson Drake in an NXT North American Championship #1 contender's match after Myles Borne stops Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes from interfering after Tavion sends Drake flying into the both of them.

In backstage from last week, comedian Matt Mathews, Aaron Rourke, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger meet with General Manager Robert Stone when Birthright (Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Charlie Dempsey, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Arianna Grace) interrupts. Matt Mathews mocks Birthright when Lexis King thanks Stone for putting Arianna in the Women's Speed Championship Tournament where she will soon be "the fastest woman alive," and the ensuing argument leads to Birthright getting kicked out of the office.

Izzi Dame beats Thea Hail to advance in the WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament.

Backstage, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair talk about each others' matches and state that they will both be champions by the end of The Great American Bash. Lola Vice shows up and tells Kendal not to get ahead of herself, and Kendal tells Lola not to hit her on accident again while Wren heads out to ensure she is medically cleared.

Tony D'Angelo meets with Naraku, who has the contract for their match. D'Angelo says he can see through Naraku's nice guy act and knows about his accomplishments as the leader of Los Ingobernables de Japon, and says Naraku left Japan for his title. D'Angelo says that Naraku is a man without a family who has moved his life halfway across the world for something he cannot accomplish, and says that the NXT Championship is staying with him. D'Angelo signs the contract after noticing that Naraku has yet to sign, then tells Naraku to get ready for war. D'Angelo leaves, then Naraku says "Evil is coming."

We see a video package for Jaida Parker vs. Nattie in this week's NXT Focus.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone is met by Keanu Carver. EK Prosper shows up, and Keanu Carver finds out EK Prosper is his opponent next week. Carver does not think highly of Prosper, and Prosper takes offense to the disrespect as he tells Carver that he will humble him.

Nattie beats Jaida Parker by submission with the Sharpshooter after keeping Jaida away from the ropes.

Backstage, Mason Rook and Lizzy Rain talk about their title aspirations when they run into Tristan Angels shows up and says that he will be representing England properly as Mr. NXT. As Aaron Rourke reminds Tristan that the fans voted for Shiloh Hill, Tristan mentions that if Shiloh cannot perform his duty, the title goes to the runner-up, which he says is worthy of a championship match. Rourke challenges Tristan to a match, reminding Tristan that he has a history of coming up short. Tristan gets angry and leaves, and Rook and Lizzy tell Rourke to kick Tristan's ass.

Arianna Grace beats Layla Diggs with an inside cradle to advance in the WWE Women's Speed Championship Tournament after Layla Diggs takes out the rest of Birthright (Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Charlie Dempsey, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) with a top rope moonsault to the outside.

Backstage, Romeo Moreno, Noam Dar, Dorian Van Dux and Sean Legacy talk about Noam Dar's new success as a tag team wrestler. Romeo and Noam agree that they make a great tag team, and Legacy believes that he and Dorian make a good tag team.

We hear from Tate Wilder, who says that one cannot grow without risks, but with risks comes consequences. He says that he has yet to get his first win, but he is driven by reward, and he hopes to get that first win and many more.

In this week's NXT Chronicle, we learn more about Saquon Shugars, who talks about his violent upbringing in Washington D.C., the beating he gave Cutler James and Osiris Griffin with a baseball bat, and how he plans to beat Dion Lennox at The Great American Bash. Backstage, Lennox says that Saquon is the one who has made a mistake, and says that he will see Saquon next week.

Lola Vice and Kendal Grey beat Kelani Jordan and Zaria after Tatum Paxley shows up in the front row and distracts Zaria, allowing Lola to get Zaria back in the ring for the spinning back fist and the win. After the match, Tatum attacks Zaria from out of the crowd, and officials have to keep both women apart. Meanwhile, Kelani gets between Kendal and Lola and takes the NXT Women's Championship, and when Kendal takes the title away from Kendal, she knocks out Lola.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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Generation NXT - NXT recap for June 2, 2026

Tatum Paxley guests on commentary for the next match.

Zaria beats Lizzy Rain. After the match, Zaria is about to hit Lizzy Rain with another F-5 when Tatum Paxley stops Zaria, saying that if she wants a Women's North American Championship match so badly, she can have it next week.

Backstage, Myles Borne tells Dorian Van Dux that he and Sean Legacy had a great match last week, and Tavion Heights says they should be a tag team. Van Dux and Legacy agree. Meanwhile, Izzi Dame speaks with Shawn Spears and Niko Vance, telling them to forget about last week, saying she will be putting the NXT Women's Championship on the back to take care of some business. Niko Vance agrees.

Before the next match, Saquon Shugars (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) attacks DarkState with a baseball bat from within the crowd and hits Cutler James.

NXT The Great American Bash is live on The CW on Sunday, June 28th in North America!

It is announced that DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Osiris Griffin) vs. Myles Borne and Tavion Heights following Saquon Shugars' attack, and that another tag team match is happening right now.

OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beats The Culling (Shawn Spears and Niko Vance) after a busted-open Shawn Spears nearly inadvertently runs into Niko Vance near the apron and avoids a Superkick from Lucien Price, allowing OTM to hit a double-team maneuver for the win.

Backstage, Tate Wilder meets with EK Prosper. Prosper tells Wilder to fight smart, but Wilder says he has to stand out and take his chances. As EK tells Wilder he needs to slow down, Kam Hendrix shows up and brags about his recent success, but Wilder says that he will soon get his big win against Jackson Drake. Wilder leaves, then Hendrix tells EK Prosper that he can tell his grandkids that he was in the building where Hendrix won his first title. Hendrix leaves, and EK Prosper hopes that Tony D'Angelo whups him.

Jackson Drake beats Tate Wilder after Wilder is distracted by Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, fending them both off only to be caught and powerbombed into the ring apron behind the referee's back by Myka Lockwood.

Backstage, Emily Agard interviews General Manager Robert Stone. Stone says The Great American Bash will be a historical night when Osiris Griffin shows up demanding his match when Jasper Troy shows up.Dion Lennox suddenly shows up and hits Jasper with a chair to the back, and he and Osiris decimate Jasper while destroying Stone's office.

Lola Vice heads to the ring. Lola talks about how she knocked out Izzi Dame and proved that she is the complete package at Noche de los Grandes, and says that she is undeniable as she continues to prove everyone wrong. She says she won the NXT Women's Championship not out of luck, but because of hard work and the desire to make it in NXT. She also says she does not make excuses or take any excuses from anyone here. Lola then wants to know who is next, because somebody always has an eye on her title, and she loves it. As she says that whoever steps up will get knocked down, Kelani Jordan shows up wanting to know if Lola will give her a shot. She mentions that Lola went to AAA and got some momentum, then says that their stories are not much different, with the only difference saying that she was questioned while Lola was praised. Kelani says she has watched women come and go and watched opportunities to go to others, and that she is taking her opportunities now. Suddenly, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair show up. Kendal tells Kelani that she is not the only woman who wants the NXT Women's Championship, and that she has proven why she is worthy of the title in the Women's Iron Survivor Challenge before mentioning unfinished business with Lola. She also has a receipt for Kelani after what she did to Sinclair, and Kelani says she just needs one shot to become champion while Kendal has failed multiple times. Lola has Kendal and Kelani face each other in a #1 contender's match next week, with the winner facing her for the title at The Great American Bash. Lola then goes for a spinning back fist on Kelani, but Kelani ducks and she hits Kendal instead.

We see a vignette for the Mr. NXT Pageant between Shiloh Hill and Tristan Angels.

Backstage, Shiloh Hill and Tatum Paxley talk about what they both having going on. Shiloh leaves, then Tatum looks for General Manager Robert stone only to be taken out by Zaria. Shiloh comes back and calls for help for Tatum.

Backstage, Tony D'Angelo is met by Mason Rook. Rook says tonight's title match should be his, not Kam Hendrix's. D'Angelo says he will turn away all challengers, but Rook tells D'Angelo he will not beat him. General Manager Robert Stone shows up and tells Mason Rook that if he beats Naraku - who is watching in the background - next week, then he will face D'Angelo for the NXT Championship. D'Angelo says he looks forward to this and leaves, and Robert Stone tells Mason Rook not to get involved in tonight's NXT Championship match.

Lexis King retains the WWE Speed Championship against Romeo Moreno.

Backstage, Jaida Parker has another meeting with Nattie. Nattie says that Jaida's performance last week was "less than mediocre" and says she does not buy Jaida's act and that she is not afraid of her. She says she is not afraid of her and has been through a lot, and that Jaida is scared because she is soft.

Backstage, Keanu Carver shows up as EK Prosper tells Tate Wilder "I told you so," saying that Wilder has a death wish. Wilder says they can have a rematch, and Prosper says he will be the one to humble Carver, who tells Prosper to keep talking crazy and see what happens. Meanwhile, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair converse. Kendal wants Sinclair in her corner, but Sinclair tells her to focus on what matters - beating Kelani Jordan - while she focuses on recovering.

DarkState (Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin) beat Myles Borne and Tavion Heights. After the match, Tavion Heights refuses Myles Borne's help. Meanwhile, Saquon Shugars stares down DarkState from the balcony with a baseball bat in his hand.

Tony D'Angelo retains the NXT Championship against Kam Hendrix after Mason Rook shows up and stops Hendrix from using a metal folding chair as a weapon. After the match, Naraku hands the NXT Championship to Tony D'Angelo, then bows down and stares down Mason Rook from across the ring.

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Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 12, 2026

Tatum Paxley and Lizzy Rain beat Zaria and Nikkita Lyons after Zaria leaves Nikkita high and dry at the ring apron.

Backstage, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair talk. Wren Sinclair does not want to be a distraction in Kendal Grey's match, but Kendal says that Wren will never be a distraction. Lola Vice shows up for some friendly conversation, but it quickly becomes an argument when Kendal says that wrestling is better than MMA. Kendal says she will beat Kelani Jordan tonight before seeing her for the title.

EVIL - now known as Naraku - beats Lince Dorado in his WWE debut.

Backstage, EK Prosper thanks Sean Legacy and Tate Wilder for the recent help. Sean Legacy tells Tate Wilder to pick his spot, but Wilder says he is the kind of person to leap into chaos. Dorian Van Dux shows up, saying he cannot wait to see Wilder in action.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Nattie is filming for LFG when Jaida Parker shows up and interrupts only to be removed from the room by security.

Birthright (Charlie Dempsey, Uriah Connors, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) beat "Super" Sean Legacy, EK Prosper and Tate Wilder in a six-man tag match after Wilder fails to tag in Legacy and misses a top rope moonsault.

Backstage, Tatum Paxley and Lizzy Rain have a conversation. Tatum says she wants to go back to being the champion she wants to be, and gives Lizzy Rain a title shot before Shiloh Hill shows up with information of Tristan Angels. Lizzy mentions how she cannot stand Tristan, then Tristan shows up and says that the idea of Shiloh outclassing him is absurd before stating that he will make his in-ring debut next week and prove that he is in a class of his own.

During this week's NXT Focus, Izzi Dame talk about her recent victory with Niko Vance and Shawn Spears. Spears that The Culling (Spears, Izzi, Niko) is always stronger together, and Niko says that Izzi has given The Culling a clear path. Izzi tells Niko that if Lola Vice is watching tonight's main event, then she is watching Lola.

General Manager Robert Stone is in the ring. He introduces Will Kroos - now known as Mason Rook - to the ring to sign his NXT contract. Mason says he has traveled all across Europe, been to Japan, and went all around the world, and everywhere he goes, he turns heads. He says that even John Cena sees him, and it is not hard to notice "a flying human tank." Mason says he is not satisfied with everyone talking about him in pubs and going viral multiple times, and says that anyone who steps in the ring with him will find out that if they try to stop a human tank, they will get crushed. Tony D'Angelo shows up and says that Mason Rook has gotten his attention, but he will not let him make a name for himself at his expense. Suddenly, Kam Hendrix shows up and attacks D'Angelo, and Mason Rook takes them and security out with a top rope moonsault. Mason Rook signs the contract, then hands it to Robert Stone as he says that this is not how things are done in NXT.

Backstage, Romeo Moreno is watching footage of Noam Dar's old matches as Noam Dar gets ready for tonight. Noam Dar does not know if he is the same guy he once was, as he has not been in the ring in about a year. Romero still has faith in Noam Dar.

Emily Agard interviews OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) as they prepare for a cook-out. Lucien Price talks about how Bronco Nima lost his mother at a young age. Bronco says that his mother taught him that manhood is not about age, but responsibility, and that he has been able to provide for his younger brother JJ. JJ says that OTM, to him, is about overcoming adversity and building character. Bronco says that people can see Lucien's size and violence, but not his mind, and that Lucien is also a talented artist. OTM then make it clear that they want the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Jackson Drake beats Noam Dar after Myka Lockwood grabs Noam as he fends off The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake). After the match, the lights go out, and DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) shows up.

Backstage, Myles Borne meets with Tavion Heights. Myles Borne says that he has a tag team match, but it is with Tony D'Angelo, not with Tavion. Tavion thinks that Myles has something against him because he is a champion and sarcastically wishes him luck.

DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) is in the ring. Dion Lennox tells The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake, Myka Lockwood) that they want the NXT Tag Team Championships, and Saquon Shugars says that Cutler James and Osiris Griffin are about to commit a crime when they beat The Vanity Project for the titles. Ricky Smokes says that beating Hank Walker and Tank Ledger does not make them championship material, and Brad Baylor reminds DarkState that they took the titles from them and are the reason why Lennox and Saquon are at each others' throats. Baylor says they do not give handouts, but Cutler says they never got their rematch, and they are cashing in. He says that General Manager Robert Stone has approved the match for next week, but it will not be him and Osiris in the ring. Cutler says they need to be united, and that this is on Lennox and Saquon. Osiris says that Lennox and Saquon need to figure things out or else DarkState will have to change. The Vanity Project go for a cheap shot, but get taken down.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone speaks briefly with Naraku, then runs into Mason Rook and Kam Hendrix in his office. Kam is not happy with being part of a tag team, but Mason is ready to make some noise. They leave, then Tate Wilder meets with Robert Stone about a match for next week when Keanu Carver shows up not happy that he had to do an interview. Stone makes a match between Carver and Wilder for next week.

Backstage, Blake Howard interviews Kali Armstrong, who says that she is scoping out the scene in NXT before making her next move. She says she will run through the NXT locker room like she did on Evolve. Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair show up, and Kendal says she will run through almost everybody.

Kelani Jordan beats Kendal Grey. During the match, Lola Vice is watching the match from backstage when she is attacked by Izzi Dame. Their brawl makes its way to the outside, and Kelani slips away from a distracted Kendal at the top rope, takes her down and hits One of a Kind for the win. After the match, Kendal confronts Lola, then Izzi Dame kicks Lola in the back of the head with a big boot before standing over Lola with the NXT Women's Championship to end the show.

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Generation NXT - NXT recap for May 5, 2026

Backstage, Tony D'Angelo attcks Tavion Heights, and the entire locker room has to pull both men apart.

Kali Armstrong beats Jaida Parker.

Backstage, Tony D'Angelo tells General Manager Robert Stone that he wants Tavion Heights tonight. Robert Stone gives him the match.

Backstage, Lexis King tells the rest of Birthright (Uriah Connors, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Arianna Grace) that last week was an embarrassment. Fit Finaly shows up and says that Birthright should be holding up tradition, then plays a message from William Regal, who says that Charlie Dempsey has been sent back to "the Snake Pit" for more training for an upcoming six-man tag match, and to make the most of this opportunity.

We hear from EVIL, who talks about how he has done a lot in Japan, and then says that the soul of a warrior is never satisfied. He says that NXT is entering a new era of great opportunity, and now is his moment to strike. He says that Tony D'Angelo sits at the top of NXT with the biggest prize, which he wants, and that he presented him not with a gift, but a proclamation. He says that one day they will do battle for the NXT Championship, as it is written in he rising sun. We then see the words "Naraku debuts next week."

Jackson Drake beats Jasper Troy after Myka Lockwood shows up and slams Jasper as he attacks The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) on the outside as the referee is distracted with Brad Baylor, who Jasper Troy tossed into the ring.

During this week's NXT Spotlight, Tristan Angels talks about his debut and says he is here to bring real class to NXT, as while he was born a seventh-generation sheep shearer on a hill, yet knew he was destined for so much more. He says that his name has been tied to greatness at a young age, and mocks the rest of the roster as he states that he is the star NXT has yearned for. He says he has the shoulders broad enough to carry the burden, and that "Mr. England" has officially arrived.

For this week's NXT Origins, we look at Rhea Ripley's time in NXT.

Zaria heads to the ring. Zaria says that NXT feels different, and now, it could be anyone's game. She says that for the first time, she is standing in the middle of the women's division with nobody holding her back. She says there is no dead weight or fake friends, and she is starting to realize that this is how it always needed to be. Zaria says she has a clear path to what it started it all and came between her and Sol Ruca: the NXT Women's North American Championship. Some people think that the title destroyed everything, but Zaria said it woke her up, and after spending enough time around it, it starts to feel like it should be yours. Tatum Paxley shows up and says she understands Zaria, as she is trying to understand who she is on her own. She also warns Zaria that if she comes for her title, it would not matter if she scorched the earth, as she has ended friendships and put someone in a coffin. Lizzy Rain shows up and says that NXT does feel different and is now anyone's game, and now that she is the new blood, she does not mind joining in. She says she was talk of the town last week, and while the title is iconic, it would be great to add some heavy metal. Nikkita Lyons shows up and says Lizzy Rain is the talk of the town because she got "the Nikkita Lyons rub," and says "the flavor of the month" is shooting way over her head and women like Lizzy have come and went. Nikkita then says she is not even done with Lizzy, and when she throws a punch at her, it starts a brawl that leads to Zaria hitting an F5 on Tatum and being the one to stand tall.

Backstage, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) are met by Romeo Moreno. Noam Dar suddenly shows up and says that he is back, and has decided to shake off the ring rust with Jackson Drake week, with Baylor and Smokes being able to watch as they look like they "cannot be left unsupervised." Myka Lockwood shows up and says The Vanity Project is with her. Moreno is starstruck by Noam Dar's sudden return after The Vanity Project leaves.

Tony D'Angelo is attacked from behind by Kam Hendrix backstage.

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone tells the production truck that Tony D'Angelo vs. Tavion Heights is not happening right now due to Kam Hendrix's backstage attack, and that the mixed tag team match for tonight must be moved up to right now.

The Culling (Izzi Dame and Niko Vance) beat Mr. Iguana and Lola Vice.

Backstage, Tavion Heights meets with Myles Borne, who says that Heights has time to prepare now that D'Angelo has been attacked. General Manager Robert Stone shows up and tells Heights his match is still on, as Kam Hendrix has been kicked out of the building and Tony is still willing to wrestle. Zaria then runs into Robert Stone, and finds out that next week she is in a tag match with Nikkita Lyons against Lizzy Rain and Tatum Paxley. Zaria says she is done with tag team, but Stone tells her that if she wants an opportunity, she will need to win this.

Backstage, Jaida Parker has a breakdown in the women's locker room. Nattie shows up and says that Jaida has gotten soft, then leaves the room.

DarkState (Cutler James and Osiris Griffin) beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger.

Backstage, Kelani Jordan is met by Lola Vice, who says that Kelani needs to focus on her more than her other challengers. Kendal Grey shows up and says that Kelani is in her sights after what she did to Wren Sinclair last week, but Kelani cares more about titles than friendship.

In footage from earlier today, new NXT correspondent Emily Agard interviews Keanu Carver. Carver says he will not talk in front of a camera, and that Emily has been put in a tough situation. Carver says he is motivated by money and that he is here to get paid, as he has a family to feed. He says he is not trying new tricks or getting clout, and that he has people back home to take care of. He also says he told Shawn Michaels to either give him a chance or cut him, and if wrestling does not work, he will have to find something that does. Carver says that while everyone else is someone they are not, he is the same person he always was. As for the symbol of war from Nakare, he mentions his college education and says that he does not brag like everyone else in NXT.

We see an Instagram video from Shiloh Hill, who brags about beating Ricky Saints in Saints' last NXT match while also bringing up Tristan Angels' words about him in NXT Spotlight.

Tony D'Angelo beats Tavion Heights after Kam Hendrix shows up and gets beaten up by Tavion Heights as well as Myles Borne, which allows D'Angelo to hit Dead to Rights on a distracted Tavion to get the win. After the match, D'Angelo and Heights are squashed in the corner by Will Kroos, who says that his name is now Mason Rook and that he has arrived in NXT.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 7, 2026

Tony D'Angelo heads to the ring to start tonight's show. D'Angelo says a lot of the fans have been with him since the beginning, and that he barely recognize the kid he was when he began. He now says he is not just a man, but the man, and he is now NXT Champion. He also says that he is the very first Grand Slam Champion in NXT history and that he has wanted this since he walked through the door, and while some choices have been better than others, he would not change a thing. D'Angelo then says his hands have an iron grip on the NXT title and not even "All Ego" Ethan Page, Ricky Saints or Joe Hendry can take it from him. Joe Hendry shows up and heads to the ring. Hendry gives credit where credit is due to D'Angelo and proclaims him to be the better man, then says it was on one night where they both had to deal with Ethan and Saints, and ponders if D'Angelo would still be champion if not for them. Ethan shows up and says that if anyone deserved a one-on-one title shot, it was him, and that if it were one-on-one, he would have beaten Hendry; instead, D'Angelo is champion. Saints then makes his way out to the ring. Saints reminds Ethan that he attacked him first and tells Ethan not to blame his shortcomings on him, and says that if Ethan had put his ego to the side, he would be two-time champion. D'Angelo tells all three men to get in line and that the result will be the same as it was Saturday. Suddenly, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) shows up from out of the crowd and attack all four men in the ring while security rushes in as the show goes to a commercial break. (During the break, the announce table gets destroyed, and it also takes all the referees and the locker room to break up the brawl.)

Backstage, after the break, General Manager Robert Stone puts Tony D'Angelo, Joe Hendry, "All Ego" Ethan Page and Ricky Saints in an eight-man match with DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) later in the night. Sol Ruca then heads to the ring for the next match.

Izzi Dame beats Sol Ruca after Niko Vance saves Izzi Dame on the outside while Zaria hits Sol Ruca with a Spear as Shawn Spears distracts the referee. After the match, Zaria tells Sol Ruca that she says when this ends between them.

In backstage footage from earlier today, The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) meet with Blake Monroe and gift Blake her very own custom NXT Women's North American Championship. General Manager Robert Stone says Blake cannot self-proclaim to be champion, then puts Blake Monroe and a Vanity Project member of her choice in a mixed tag match with Tatum Paxley and Shiloh Hill. Blake picks Jackson Drake as her tag partner.

Backstage, Dorian Van Dux, Elio LaFleur, "Super" Sean Legacy and Elio LaFleur are in the locker room. LaFleur mentions that Dorian Van Dux and EK Prosper will be in the WWE Speed Championship tournament. Dorian Van Dux says he has been waiting for this moment, but EK Proposer says he is ready for the tournament and that he will be watching tonight's tournament match.

Keanu Carver beats Josh Briggs and Jasper Troy in a Triple Threat Match.

Backstage, Tatum Paxley tells Shiloh Hill that she thought she would be done with Blake Monroe after Saturday, but Blake just cannot stop. Shiloh Hill looks forward to punching Jackson Drake in the face. Ricky Saints shows up and mocks them for laughing during their conversation, but Shiloh Hill tells him to concentrate on his match with DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), as they already gave him a beating earlier tonight.

Joe Hendry, Tony D'Angelo, Ricky Saints and "All Ego" Ethan Page beat DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin). At the end of the match, D'Angelo takes out Saquon Shugars, but Ethan hits D'Angelo with a pump kick to get the pin and the win. After the match, D'Angelo takes Ethan out.

On NXT Focus, we hear from Jaida Parker, who talks about how she beat Kelani Jordan at Stand & Deliver only for Kelani to attack her backstage afterwards. Jaida says she is who she says she is, and brags about how she has made Kelani's life a living hell with a brawl at the Performance Center and a confrontation at Kelani's car before their match next week.

Lexis King beats Chazz "Starboy" Hall to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament. (Chazz "Starboy" Hall is formerly known as Starboy Charlie, and is the current men's WWE ID Champion.)

Backstage, General Manager Robert Stone meets with Myles Borne when Tony D'Angelo shows up. Borne leaves, and D'Angelo says he wants "All Ego" Ethan Page. Stone says he can make that happen, then D'Angelo has a staredown with Keanu Carver.

Jackson Drake and Blake Monroe beat Tatum Paxley and Shiloh Hill after Tatum goes to counter the Glamour Shot with Cemetery Drive only to hit Drake with a spinning wheel kick. That allows Blake Monroe to hit the Glamour Shot for the pin and the win.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews General Manager Robert Stone. Stone announces that the two-week special NXT Revenge starts next week. Tony D'Angelo will defend the NXT Championship against "All Ego" Ethan Page, Sol Ruca and Zaria will square off in a Last Woman Standing Match, Joe Hendry will be in concert, Kali Armstrong will make her NXT debut, and there will be a new WWE Speed Champion.

We see a vignette for Kali Armstrong's NXT debut.

Lola Vice heads to the ring for a championship celebration. Lola Vice talks about she became the first Cuban-American champion in WWE history and how she has waited so long to become champion. She also talks about how she was the biggest signing of 2022 and how WWE gave her a media tour. She talks about how she thought she was ready to become champion and expected to go straight to the top only to get humbled, and how she headed to AAA to get even more experience and take "Vice City" worldwide. Lola Vice says that she is undeniable and that earning something means more than having something handed to her, then Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) shows up. Jacy Jayne congratulates Lola before telling her to enjoy this moment, as it is the last win she will ever get off of her. She says that Lola has only set her up to become a record-breaking three-time champion. Jacy says Lola was only at Stand & Deliver on a technicality, then says she ran the women's division for almost ten months. General Manager Robert Stone shows up and gives Jacy her championship rematch at NXT Revenge. Lola tells Jacy that she will knock her out again, then Lainey and Fallon attack her from behind. Lola fights back and sends Fatal Influence running to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Gold Rush, Week Two - NXT recap for November 25, 2025

Jackson Drake retains the Evolve Chapmionship against "Super" Sean Legacy.

In backstage footage from earlier today, "All Ego" Ethan Page tells Sol Ruca that she should be playing second to nobody and that she would still be Women's North American Champion if she was not worried about Zaria. Myles Borne shows up to stand up for Sol Ruca, who leaves as Ethan Page confronts Myles. Ethan calls Trick a man who does things the right way, then says Myles is so focused on everyone else that he does not have to focus on him.

We see a pair of sunglasses, followed by the word "3 Days."

Fallon Henley beats Zaria to become the WWE Women's Speed Championship after Lainey Reid saves Fallon Henley from being tackled into the ring steps on the outside. The five-minute time limit runs out during the match. General Manager Ava shows up and declares there must be a winner, as the title is vacant, and announces that the match is now sudden death.

We hear from Shiloh Hill, who talks more about his past. He talks about his lifelong wrestling fandom and how his father inspired him to try new things, which has also led to numerous occupations. He also talks about how he lost a tooth during training, then finds out he is missing his bolt cutters.

John Cena announces the competitors for the men's Iron Survivor Challenge for this year. Je'Von Evans, Leon Slater, Joe Hendry, Dion Lennox and the winner of tonight's main event between Trick Williams and Myles Borne are picked for the men's match.

We hear from Izzi Dame, who says that Tatum Paxley's refusal to listen to her led to her downfall and that she will explain everything next week, stating that "it is what it is."

Lei Ying Lee beats Kelani Jordan and Jordynne Grace to become the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Champion after kicking Jordynne in the back of the neck when she pins Kelani following a Blue Thunder Bomb. After the match, TNA President Carlos Silva places the Knockouts title around Lei Ying Lee's waist.

Backstage, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) celebrates Fallon Henley's title win before Jacy tells Lainey that it is her turn. General Manager Ava shows up and bans Jacy and Fallon from ringside due to previous outside interference in their matches.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ricky Saints. Saints says that all eyes are on him and that there is more pressure on him, and he admits that he is now questioning his confidence, as his victory over Oba Femi seemed to line up perfectly. He also wonders where he is in his career and whether or not he is a sidetrack in Oba Femi's reign, and if all the work that he has undertaken will mean anything if he loses to Oba in the rematch. Saints says that he can use the pressure to his advantage, and that he will not let his journey fall to the wayside when it comes to Oba Femi.

Kendal Grey retains the Evolve Women's Championship against Lainey Reid after Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley try to get involved despite being banned from ringside and after Charlie Dempsey suddenly shows up to catch Wren Sinclair on the outside when Jacy knocks Wren off the ring apron, which gets everyone on the outside ejected from ringside.

We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), who celebrate Dion Lennox being placed in the men's Iron Survivor Challenge. Dion Lennox looks forward to becoming a singles champion and winning the Iron Survivor Challenge.

John Cena announces that Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, Jordynne Grace and Kendal Grey will be in this year's women's Iron Survivor Challenge.

Myles Borne beats Trick Williams with a Borne Again on the outside followed by another in the ring to be added to the men's Iron Survivor Challenge match. After the match, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) shows up and surrounds the ring, and Je'Von Evans, Joe Hendry and Leon Slater stand beside Myles to end the show.

Here are the highlights for tonight's show!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

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.

Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for May 28, 2025

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.

Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for May 7, 2025

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.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 3, 2025

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats, "Main Event" Bradley and Kale in a Junior Heavyweight Fatal 4-Way. During the match, Oso shows up to guest on commentary and get a closer look at the match.

We see a video package chronicling the recent events of CJ Blaine and CJ Money.

Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe beat CJ Money and Momma Money in a mixed tag match after CJ Blaine shows up with a belt and chases CJ Blaine into the WrestleCenter lobby.

We hear from Colton Cage, who says that he is back after a knee injury scare from challenging for the Cobra Cup, and has been rehabbing while watching people get opportunities that should be his. He then says that he is back to take the opportunities that should be his and that he is putting everybody on notice.

"Casanova" Colton Cage beats The Shocker after turning The Shocker's mask around and hitting The Shocker with Cupid's Arrow.

We see footage of Memphis Wrestling with the Arkansas Travelers.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Marko Harris vs. Tim Bosby in a two-out-of-three falls match for the Cobra Cup.

Marko Harris beats Icemane Sosa.

Backstage, Wonderboy meets The Shocker in an attempt to motivate him to keep fighting the good superhero fight, and says he will be watching him closely.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who sends a Freddy Kreuger-style warning to the rest of the locker room.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts beats Jackson Drake.

Do The Evolution - Evolve recap for April 23, 2025

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.

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 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.

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"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next match.

Wheeler Yuta beats The Butcher with Cattle Mutilation.

We hear from MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden). Mansoor says that tonight, they will continue to "runway" through the AEW roster. Mason Madden says they are shooters themselves and have spent time in "The Dungeon." Mansoor says their only addiction is to shampoo and conditioner, while Mason Madden says the only shots they take are beauty shots.

"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Manny Lo.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Kyle Fletcher and Don Callis. Fletcher says he had to protect Will Ospreay last week. Callis says there are friends, and then there is family, then Brian Cage brags about his win tonight and says he should be interviewed instead. Fletcher challenges Brian Cage to a match, to which Cage agrees to, much to Don Callis' chagrin.

Before the next match, Harley Cameron declares that Saraya will not be wrestling tonight out of protest against how he has been treated by AEW and the fans, then tells "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose that she is in a lot of trouble.

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Harley Cameron.

We hear from Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy). Isiah Kassidy says that tonight, they have some newcomers, but he likes MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) for thinking they have something to prove. He says that Private Party have something to prove and that they will not let MxM Collection take from them. Marq Quen declares MxM Collection the guest of honor for tonight's dance party where they dance all over their faces, then he and Kassidy mock MxM Collection's posing.

"The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith beats Jackson Drake.

Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata. He says he has spoken to Samoa Joe and Hook, who want revenge sooner rather than later. As for his arm, he feels more than 100% after Bryan Keith injured him, and now he will injure Keith completely.

We see a video package for Darby Allin, Mark Briscoe and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) vs. The Beast Mortos and Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) tomorrow night on Collision.

MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) beats Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy).

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!