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00:07Then, now, forever, together.
00:33Last year, Succession rocked the Evolve landscape, and tonight, we launch the second season of WWE Evolve with Succession 2,
00:42featuring two championship showdowns, as the Evolve Women's Champion, Kendall Gray, prepares for a brutal straight fight against the intimidating
00:49P.J. Vassa, and the first and only Evolve Champion, Jackson Drake, looks to extend his historic reign by taking
00:56on Cappuccino Jones.
00:58Yo, what's up? My killers! My animals! How we doing, boys? Hey, let me ask you both a question. Who
01:05has it better than us right now? Literally nobody. Nobody, exactly. I mean, take a look around. I'm still the
01:10champ. Have been for, what, like, a year now? Yeah. Let's go down the list, okay? Generational title run. Check.
01:17Carrying the brand on my back, whether I'm here on Evolve or on NXT. Check.
01:21Yeah, hundos. And, I mean, think about it. The day we got here, we said we were going to run
01:25Evolve, which is exactly what we did, so it shouldn't be a shock to anyone that we were the first
01:29ID guys to get called up to NXT.
01:31Boys, we're perfect for NXT. Yes. And giving us a chance to scout the new talent, if you know what
01:36I'm saying. Dude, speaking of which, dude, you know who I saw the other day?
01:38Who? Uh, Madison. Madison. Uh, Morgan.
01:42Ugly Morgan? I don't know. It doesn't matter what her name is. It was the girl that went missing when
01:46Joe Hendry appeared.
01:47Oh, my God. No way. Megan? Megan. Hot Megan? Where's she at right now? Bro, she's a smoke.
01:52Dude, and I was just thinking, I'd ask you guys, but after Jackson gets his dub tonight, as we know,
01:56I mean, maybe we could see if her and her friends want to hang out or something.
01:59Oh, great idea. I would love that. Yes. Absolutely. But listen, before all that, I just hope Cappuccino has an
02:04extra dose of caffeine before this match, because he just doesn't get it.
02:08When you're in the ring with Jackson Drake, you need to operate on a different level. No doubt, yeah.
02:13But at the end of the day, all Cappuccino's going to be is another name in the history books who
02:20lost to Dr. Thirst.
02:22Boys, tonight, the Evolve Men's Championship stays with the Vanity Project.
02:27Oh, it will. It will. You're killing me.
02:32Tonight feels different. There's a heaviness. There's an expectation.
02:39It's a defining day, an Evolve that's going to change the course of the future.
02:46When you look at the card, you got someone like Kendall Gray, who's been so dominant.
02:51But this match against P.J. Vassa, I mean, it's not just a wrestling match.
02:55It's a fight where anything goes.
02:58And I know P.J. Vassa is willing to do literally anything.
03:04Then you got Harlem Lewis and Brooks Jensen.
03:08And I know those two are just going to beat the hell out of each other until there's only one
03:11left standing.
03:14And then things start to heat up a bit.
03:16Then the pot gets hot because then I get my shot at the WWE Evolve Championship.
03:26And Jackson Drake is talented, don't get me wrong, but he's been looking smooth past me.
03:33But it's all good because doubt, it's always been that shot of espresso for me.
03:38And, you know, it's motivating me.
03:40And that caffeine high that everybody gets from underestimating me, it always comes with a crash.
03:51And it's going to be no different for Jackson.
03:55Because I earned this moment.
03:58Not only am I going to take it.
04:03I'll make it taste good.
04:08Welcome to Succession.
04:33Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Succession 2.
04:38It's WWE Evolve on 2B.
04:42Peter Rosenberg, Blake Howard, this is a special night.
04:45Can't wait.
04:45Super excited to be back for Succession 2.
04:48Both championships on the line.
04:50Peter, let's get to it.
04:55Here we go.
04:59The Boeing contest is scheduled for a one fall.
05:03Introducing first, from Long Island, New York, winning in at 245 pounds, Harlem Lewis.
05:12Peter, killjoy Harlem Lewis is locked in.
05:15We've seen him on LFG.
05:16We've seen him toward Japan with pro wrestling Noah.
05:18And he came to evolve for one reason, to become the next Evolve champion.
05:23But the road has not been smooth, because the moment he set his sights on Jackson Drake,
05:27the bad man from Alabama, Bama, Bama, Brooks Jensen, blindsided him and made it clear that
05:32no one was cutting in line at Succession.
05:34And now it all comes to a head in this high-stakes opening encounter to kick off Succession 2.
05:52And his opponents, from Redbird, Alabama, weighing in at 250 pounds, Brooks Jensen.
06:02Peter, we saw Brooks Jensen a couple of weeks ago against Dante Chen in singles action.
06:06A little bit of a different swagger, a little bit of a different look here tonight in his eye.
06:11Yeah, no, there's a focus.
06:12There is an understanding of what a win on Succession 2 would mean for the bad man from Alabama.
06:20Bam, bam, bam.
06:21Is it bam? Is it a fourth bam?
06:23Might be a fourth.
06:24That is a fourth bam.
06:25I'm sure. He likes to extend it sometimes.
06:27But nonetheless, both these superstars looking to become in pole position,
06:30become the next challenger for whoever emerges tonight as Evolve champion.
06:34And taking a look at Brooks Jensen, you go back to Succession 1.
06:38Stepped into the ring with Tate Wilder on somewhat short notice.
06:41In that bull rope match, Tate was successful.
06:44Tate picked up the victory.
06:45That's been on Brooks Jensen's mind ever since.
06:47He is a man who wants revenge, and he's going to take it out on anyone who gets in his
06:52way.
06:52And tonight at Succession 2, that man is Harlem Lewis.
06:57Succession in general has been essentially a trigger point for Brooks Jensen.
07:00You go back several weeks, Harlem Lewis just simply mentions Succession,
07:03and then Brooks Jensen attacked him, really setting him off.
07:06Well, that's what Brooks Jensen is, though.
07:08You know those people who are just in a bad mood and they want to be in a bad mood?
07:12That is Brooks Jensen.
07:14I mean, think about it.
07:15He's the bad man from Alabama.
07:16Bam, bam, bam.
07:18Perhaps another Bama.
07:20But if you put in the word, he's a bad man for a reason.
07:23He wants to be the guy with a chip on his shoulder.
07:26He wants to be the guy who takes pleasure in beating people down and ruining their days.
07:31But guess what?
07:32Harlem Lewis wasn't an easy guy to pick out if you were going to be that guy.
07:36He's a throwback superstar.
07:37Certainly wants to put himself back in contention.
07:40Bulldog out of the corner, into the cover.
07:42Only one there for Harlem Lewis.
07:44Of course, Harlem, not someone who really cares about the ID versus PC war.
07:48He's here just for championships.
07:50Now, I'm a New York guy, so Harlem Lewis has always confused me because his name is Harlem.
07:53He's from Long Island.
07:55I guess Long Island Lewis just doesn't have a ring to him.
07:57That's just two different territories.
07:58Yeah, yeah, completely two different territories.
08:01But Brooks Jensen doing very Brooks Jensen things early on.
08:04He's going to try to lock in, put that weight on your back, and weigh you down.
08:07And I would say that's a very smart strategy with someone who has the strength of Harlem Lewis.
08:12And, of course, trying to turn heads here at Succession 2.
08:15We're just days before Vengeance Day coming up.
08:17Big premium live event for NXT.
08:19And you go back a couple of years, Brooks Jensen, a part of Vengeance Day,
08:22would love to get back to those opportunities.
08:24Absolutely.
08:25Everybody here on Evolve is looking to be that superstar who takes the next step
08:30to be like Keanu Carver, to be like Shawn Legacy.
08:34As Harlem Lewis welcomes the violence, he welcomes the physicality.
08:38And connects there with Brooks Jensen and Harlem Lewis.
08:41Wow.
08:41This is his yard tonight, Peter.
08:43Not once, but twice getting the better end of those shoulder blocks.
08:46Oh, and Brooks Jensen taking a page out of the Fit Fidley playbook right here.
08:51Yeah, the old slide into the apron.
08:59Always watching tape, always preparing himself.
09:01Brooks Jensen is one of the most vast video libraries in his playbook than just about anybody in the WWE.
09:08And, Peter, speaking of footage, we have to address what happened earlier this week.
09:11There was a heinous attack in the Performance Center parking lot.
09:14And we're told we'll have exclusive footage of that incident later tonight here on Evolve.
09:17I've heard the rumblings about the brutal footage, but right now it's Brooks Jensen turning this into a war.
09:22He's unloading on Harlem Lewis and making a statement on the biggest stage.
09:25Succession 2, the only event where both Evolve championships are defended.
09:29Indeed, Brooks Jensen, second-generation superstar, always wanting to live up to his legacy as Harlem Lewis.
09:35Oh, trying to zero in on that left shoulder.
09:38And Harlem has always been aggressive.
09:40He's always been violent.
09:41But, Peter, you go back to his trip to Japan.
09:43Harlem really took it to another level.
09:45Yeah, absolutely.
09:46Here we go.
09:46Lewis into the cover.
09:47Hooks that outside leg.
09:48Look at it.
09:48End things early.
09:49Noah in Japan, obviously an important stomping ground for many superstars, Harlem Lewis included.
09:55Talk about him welcoming that violence.
09:57It's like it busted open a little bit right there.
09:58But that's just how Harlem likes it.
10:00Absolutely.
10:01Shout-out to Dave LaGreca.
10:02Busted open, indeed!
10:04As Jensen with that delayed back suplex.
10:07Here we go into the cover.
10:09Hooks the outside leg.
10:10And Lewis able to push out here.
10:13You can see both of them feeling the effects of dealing with a competitor who is so strong.
10:21Opening contest here at Succession 2.
10:24Both superstars looking to set the pace before two huge major championship matchups tonight.
10:28That could very well change the landscape for Season 2.
10:31I cannot even decide which one I'm more excited for.
10:34Cappuccino and Jackson Drake.
10:35Or Kendall Gray and P.J. Voss in a street fight.
10:38What a different kind of matchup it's going to be for Kendall Gray.
10:42Lewis and Jensen take each other out right here.
10:44Both men trying to gain an advantage.
10:46This is our opening contest.
10:47The action continues here on Succession 2.
10:52The day is drawing near.
10:56When loyalty fades.
11:00Betrayal strikes.
11:02And vengeance is inevitable.
11:12NXT Vengeance Day.
11:19Back in action here on Evolve.
11:21Brooks Jensen trying to maintain a semblance of control here.
11:23Throughout the break, Peter.
11:25These two going back and forth.
11:26But this is where the tide swung.
11:27To the man from Alabama.
11:29Bam, bam, bam.
11:29Yeah, that big clothesline for Brooks Jensen, man.
11:32It is all power.
11:34It is all grit.
11:35When it comes to Brooks Jensen.
11:37As Jensen looking to reinvent himself here on Evolve.
11:40Of course, you go back to the very beginnings of Evolve.
11:42Harlem Lewis a part of things.
11:43Then we saw him go to LFG.
11:45We saw him go to Noah.
11:46You can really see the evolution, if you will,
11:48in a superstar like Harlem.
11:49It's so cool to get to see that.
11:51To see someone in front of our very eyes become better.
11:54Learn more.
11:55Develop right in front of us.
11:57And now gets to be a part of Succession 2.
12:00And that's what's great about Evolve.
12:01You see superstars in their early points.
12:03And then see them continue to grow up the ladder.
12:05As Brooks Jensen here into the cover.
12:06Shoulders are down.
12:08And as you heard last week.
12:09With Jackson Drake and the Vanity Project saying.
12:12Hey, we're not on this show.
12:14We're NXT superstars now.
12:16You've got to be thinking at some point that will be fully true.
12:19And one of these two guys could be the future face of Evolve.
12:22And especially a superstar like Brooks Jensen.
12:24Who's had success on NXT in the past.
12:26Now coming to Evolve.
12:27Looking to put his stamp here.
12:29And of course you see up next, Peter.
12:31We talked about it.
12:31That vicious street fight on its way.
12:33But we have some violence in the ring right now.
12:35Absolutely.
12:36The two talents desperate to punch their ticket to an Evolve championship opportunity.
12:40But Brooks Jensen called it momentum for Succession.
12:43I call it a cheap shot.
12:44The second Harlem Lewis even said Succession.
12:47Brooks blindsided him from behind.
12:49Because Brooks knows if Harlem gets rolling, he leapfrogs him in the title picture.
12:53And now these two are throwing hands the only way they know how.
12:56Brute force.
12:57Pure aggression.
12:58What a way to kick off the biggest night of Evolve in 2026 so far.
13:01Harlem Lewis looking to start his run.
13:03Here in Evolve.
13:04And it all starts with a victory over Brooks Jensen.
13:07As Harlem Lewis right now.
13:08European uppercut.
13:10Boom!
13:11Short arm clothesline right in the center of the ring.
13:13Peter, is this enough?
13:14Oh!
13:15And it's not like Brooks Jensen's the only one who can do some old school, man.
13:19Harlem Lewis.
13:20That short arm clothesline, as you mentioned.
13:22European uppercuts.
13:23Not a lot of flash with Harlem Lewis.
13:25No.
13:25Certainly a grinder.
13:28And Lewis now has Jensen in position.
13:31And Brooks, he certainly knows about this position.
13:35Jensen.
13:36Look at the counter.
13:37But Harlem.
13:38Watch out.
13:39Shoulders are down.
13:39Jonah Jensen finds a way out.
13:41I wonder if my buddy and colleague on the post shows and countdowns, Big E, would describe
13:47this match as big beady men slapping beans.
13:49I think we're inching towards that realm.
13:51I certainly think.
13:54And of course, you know, listen, one of our colleagues, Booker T, no bread, no water,
13:57just meat.
13:58That's right.
13:58Indeed.
13:59These guys are right there.
14:01I think they're right on the verge of meat status.
14:03And it looks like as hard as Brooks Jensen's hitting, Harlem Lewis says, bring it all.
14:08And Jensen connects with a spin heel kick.
14:10That's going to daze Harlem Lewis.
14:12Center of the ring.
14:13Sit down.
14:13Powerbomb.
14:14Shoulders are down.
14:15Brooks Jensen looking to overcome.
14:17And Brooks Jensen, another one of those guys on Evolve with the sneaky athleticism.
14:22The body type doesn't scream athletic.
14:25It screams strong.
14:26Here we go.
14:27Knee underneath the chin.
14:28Harlem's down.
14:29And presses out yet again.
14:30But every once in a while, like you just saw there with that heel kick, Brooks Jensen
14:34will show you a different sort of level to his athleticism.
14:38Indeed he does as both men scratching and clawing right here, looking to set the pace
14:42for Succession 2.
14:44Still two huge title matches to come.
14:46But right now we could be looking at the future number one contender for the Evolve
14:51Championship as we move right into Season 2.
14:54Cappuccino Jones right now in the back getting ready for the biggest match of his life.
14:58And that's no understatement.
14:59No, not at all, man.
15:01Cappuccino Jones has impressed us.
15:03What a shot against Jackson Drake.
15:04What an opportunity.
15:15Uh-oh.
15:16Fujiwara armbar.
15:18Certainly learned that one at Noah.
15:19Not to say.
15:20Exactly right.
15:21Oh, look at Jensen.
15:22Jensen, well scouted, rolls him over, crucifix.
15:24But look at Lewis right back to it.
15:25You're hanging on to that armbar.
15:27Maintaining some wrist control right here.
15:29Referee Felix Fernandez right on top of it.
15:32As Jensen rolls over, trying to take some tension off of that shoulder.
15:36And Jensen, oh, goes for a big knee.
15:40And Harlem bringing the violence yet again.
15:43Oh, man.
15:45Peter, you can sense how important this victory is for both superstars.
15:48And you can sense this is the kind of match you could come out of this match different.
15:51Oh, speaking of slapping meat.
15:54These two hitting as hard as possible.
15:56It's not just a regular Wednesday on Tubi.
15:59It's succession two.
16:01Look at these elbows, these forearms.
16:08And Lewis amping things up.
16:11Taking things to another level.
16:13Oh.
16:14And Jensen, looking to derail that momentum at Harlem.
16:19Oh, that's got to be in.
16:20That's got to put him to sleep.
16:22Another big strike.
16:23And Lewis in a precarious spot.
16:26Jensen there.
16:27Goes for the short arm clothesline.
16:30Harlem creates some separation.
16:32Uh-oh.
16:33Big lariat.
16:34Take a look at his eyes, Peter.
16:37He's locked in.
16:38He's feeling it.
16:39Jensen's up.
16:40Boom slang.
16:42Into the cover.
16:43Two.
16:44And it's on.
16:45Harlem Lewis.
16:46Here is your winner, Harlem Lewis.
16:51You said it earlier.
16:53Lewis was busted open early in this matchup, fought through it, and now finds himself potentially
16:59in line for a championship opportunity.
17:01These two went back and forth.
17:03Certainly a great way to set the pace for Succession 2.
17:06As you see right here, some bombs being dropped.
17:08You talked about that athleticism, Peter.
17:10Jensen connects right there.
17:12We thought that might be it.
17:13Center of the ring with the sit-out powerbomb.
17:15But Harlem Lewis continued to persevere.
17:17Yeah, I really thought Brooks Jensen had this thing particularly late.
17:22Could Harlem Lewis find the boom slang?
17:24That was the question.
17:26And guess what?
17:26He does.
17:27He gets the win.
17:29And what a big one it is.
17:30Let's send it over to Chewy Martinez.
17:33Everybody make some noise for Harlem, baby.
17:38You're making some noise here, brother.
17:40But that was a huge statement, beating a veteran like Brooks Jensen, man.
17:43You have your eyeballs clearly on that Evolve championship.
17:46Do you think you are the number one contender?
17:49I am the biggest badass in that Evolve locker room.
17:53There is not one man back there that could beat me.
17:56But that doesn't make me Evolve champion.
17:58Does it, Chewy?
17:58No.
17:59No.
18:00What makes me champion is when I take the title off of whoever has it.
18:05So Cappuccino Jones and Jackson Drake, guess what?
18:08When you fight tonight, all you're doing is keeping that warm for me.
18:12Because I'm next in line.
18:13So make it quick.
18:14Because I'll be waiting for whichever one of you walks through that curtain.
18:17That's how you face Harlem Lewis.
18:21They've been made, baby, statement made.
18:24Succession will continue with two title matches coming up.
18:27But first, let's meet WWE prospect Lainey Luck.
18:35I'm Lainey Luck, and I'm so excited to be here on Evolve.
18:42I grew up loving wrestling, and before I even knew it was a possibility to do this as a career,
18:48I was preparing myself.
18:51So I grew up riding quads on the dunes of Oregon, playing competitive sports, and looking for the next big
19:00adventure.
19:03Until I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, and that was really scary.
19:08It was tough.
19:08But what was I going to do?
19:10Give up?
19:11No.
19:13I started my wrestling career at 21, and never looked back.
19:18And now, it's time to make an impact on Evolve.
19:25Another WWE ID prospect ready to break out.
19:28But before our next contest, let's take a look back at Evolve Women's Champion, Kendall Gray.
19:34Who found herself facing a new and dangerous challenge in PJ Vassa.
19:40Kendall Gray has never been taken down twice by the same opponent, and PJ Vassa remains the one challenge she
19:46is yet to conquer.
19:56Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.
19:58Peter, you ready to see some hands thrown in this one?
20:00Are you kidding me?
20:02I have been waiting all week for this street fight.
20:09Certainly some issues about to come our way here at Succession 2.
20:14I'd like to fit for PJ Vassa tonight.
20:21The bowling contest scheduled for one fall is a street fight!
20:26And it's for the WWE Homegrown Women's Championship!
20:34Introducing first, the challenger, from Seattle, Washington, PJ Vassa!
20:43Peter, we talked about Harlem Lewis, Brooks Jensen being locked in.
20:47I don't know who's more locked in than the challenger here in this women's title matchup.
20:50Well, this is a huge opportunity for PJ Vassa.
20:53You see her proudly wearing the Samoa skull cap.
20:57Very proud of her heritage.
20:58A little war paint as well.
21:00And the war paint, of course, the tats.
21:03PJ Vassa is ready for action.
21:07And her opponent, accompanied by Ren Sinclair, from Las Vegas, Nevada, she is the WWE Homegrown Women's Champion, Kendall 3!
21:28Titles down, Kendall's ready to charge!
21:30Peter Roth in a run in here with this street fight!
21:31I don't know if I would have recommended running right after PJ Vassa, but that's exactly what our champion did!
21:37Glad Kelly Kincaid got out of there as Kendall Gray bringing a right to PJ Vassa.
21:41We're off and running a Vogue Women's Championship matchup here at Succession 2!
21:46And, of course, Kendall has the support of Ren Sinclair on the outside, but does Kendall really need Ren in
21:51this situation?
21:51I don't know if Ren needs Ren in this situation.
21:53If I'm Ren, I'm watching this from the back.
21:55I don't want to be anywhere near PJ Vassa and Kendall Gray in a street fight, because PJ Vassa, we
22:02know how dangerous she is.
22:03But let's not sleep on the champion, because when things really get intense, Kendall Gray takes things to a next
22:09level.
22:10I expect to see a side of Kendall Gray tonight we may have never seen.
22:13Well, Peter, certainly in the past, we've seen Kendall Gray a part of stipulation matchups here at Evolve.
22:17She went one-on-one with Wendy Chu, violence all throughout the Evolve Arena!
22:20Watch out!
22:21As the arm bar right against the ropes here, but this is a street fight.
22:26There's no DQs.
22:27And Kendall Gray already showing she's willing to do different things.
22:31Ooh!
22:32Taking things to a different level when the moment requires it.
22:36You just mentioned that with the Wendy Chu match.
22:38She is always willing.
22:39Look, already going for tables early.
22:41She does have some experience in different types of environments.
22:44But PJ Vassa, she's been a fighter even before coming to the WWE.
22:48Yeah, that is exactly right.
22:49Street fight is exactly the environment PJ Vassa is looking for.
22:54But Kendall Gray sending her into the ring post.
22:58As right now, Kendall Gray trying to set up that table.
23:01Looking for a big opportunity right here out of the gates.
23:04Early on, going for it.
23:05I respect it.
23:06As Kendall Gray, Peter, she came out of the gates hot.
23:09And she's ready to defend that title tonight.
23:11But PJ Vassa has other designs.
23:13Yeah, PJ Vassa is all strength, all power.
23:16She is going to make you pay every opportunity she can.
23:20She might make her pay right here as Vassa.
23:22Oh!
23:23Almost looking to toss Gray like a long dart.
23:25There's a big super kick by the Evolve Women's Champion.
23:28Boom!
23:28It's Kerry!
23:29Look at the power!
23:31As Kendall and PJ throwing hands right here, Peter.
23:34I love seeing this side of Kendall Gray.
23:36This is the Kendall Gray that I knew existed.
23:39This is why people all over the internet, everybody's talking about Kendall Gray for a reason.
23:45But now Kendall Gray is thinking about that headbutt she just said.
23:50Expanding that playbook, expanding that arsenal.
23:53PJ Vassa in control here in this women's title match in Succession 2.
24:01On Saturday, May 9th, after the biggest weekend in WWE, what happens at WrestleMania doesn't stay there.
24:10Sweet, sweet revenge.
24:12It follows you.
24:14And in Tampa, it hits back.
24:18All scores are settled.
24:20It's personal.
24:23It's backlash.
24:33This war to settle the score continues here on Evolve.
24:36Women's title on the line.
24:37Blake Howard, Peter Rosenberg, and PJ Vassa really turning up the violence right now.
24:41Absolutely.
24:42Kendall Gray doesn't want any piece of that chair.
24:45That's Kendall trying to fight it off right now.
24:48But you have to wonder at what point, Peter, is the power, the strength, the violence of PJ Vassa just
24:53too much for the champion.
24:53I gotta tell you, man.
24:54I am shocked to see.
24:56Shock may be the wrong word.
24:58Watch out.
24:59Black hole slam there by Vassa.
25:01Will that be enough?
25:02Center of the ring, hooks the outside leg.
25:04Shocked is the wrong word.
25:06I'm pleasantly impressed by Kendall Gray's ability to go to this place.
25:11She seems very comfortable in this matchup.
25:14And no one's comfortable with a steel chair to the back.
25:17And Peter, a couple weeks ago when these two signed the contract, we speculated, was Kendall Gray maybe being stretched
25:22too thin, whether it's Tuesday nights on NXT, Wednesday nights here on Evolve.
25:26And right now, Kendall could be looking at her last ever matchup on Wednesday nights on Tuesday.
25:30Listen, if she's not careful, she could be looking at her last ever matchup full stop.
25:34As you see, the Olympic gold medalist, Tyra Mae Steele, who certainly has designs on more gold of her own,
25:40the former Olympic gold medalist.
25:41But I'll tell you, that face tells me she has no interest in seeing a street fight with PJ Vassa.
25:46She certainly picked up a dominating victory a week ago.
25:48But I don't know if she wants to step in the ring with either of these two superstars in this
25:52type of environment.
25:53Now listen, Tyra Mae Steele has been great.
25:55But her, like almost everyone else in the locker room, still has another level to get to, to be ready
26:01for a matchup like this.
26:03Is there not enough chairs for PJ Vassa?
26:05And this is feeling like ECW in 1996.
26:08I was going to say, I feel like we're in Philly somewhere.
26:10Yeah, chairs galore for PJ Vassa.
26:13What is her plan with Kendall Gray and these steel chairs?
26:17She's setting them up right here.
26:18Obviously, PJ Vassa had a game plan coming in.
26:21This is her environment.
26:22This is the type of matchup she wanted, Peter.
26:24As you see the look of concern on Rentson Blair's face.
26:28And of course, the Rents QCC has been riding high on Tuesday nights.
26:31But that ship could be derailed here midweek.
26:34How many chair shots to the back can the Evolve Women's Champion take?
26:39That's my question.
26:40We've seen Kendall Gray take punishment and obviously, certainly title matches.
26:43We talked about that Wendy Chu matchup.
26:45But right now, I mean, this could be too much.
26:48If you're PJ Vassa, you want to take advantage of this situation.
26:51You clearly have the champion hurt.
26:54Can you capitalize and finish this thing?
26:56And is this the place where PJ Vassa wants to be?
26:59High risk.
26:59Let's see how much reward here.
27:01Kendall Gray looking to fight off.
27:03As Gray, if she got superplexed onto those chairs, that could be the end of the champ.
27:08I love when Kendall Gray turns things up.
27:11She has another gear that most people just don't have.
27:15She's certainly looking to take PJ Vassa right in that gray area.
27:19And what a counter there.
27:21The missile dropkick sends PJ Vassa into the chairs.
27:25Backfiring right in front of Vassa.
27:27Now Kendall looking to turn things up.
27:29I mean, she's got the chair.
27:31She's right on low.
27:32Yeah, what's good for the goose is good for the gander.
27:36Kendall Gray now.
27:38A little bit of extra spice in those chair shots.
27:41As Kendall Gray utilizing the environment to its fullest.
27:45I think we're even at four chair shots apiece.
27:48As Gray, she's hearing it from the Evolve Universe.
27:51She's hearing it from Rence and Claire.
27:56This title hanging in the balance right here.
27:58But again, Peter, our first of two title matches were not even close to done here on Succession 2.
28:04Kendall Gray managing to even things up in this matchup.
28:08And Gray going to charge it.
28:10Oh, turns around and falls out.
28:14Nearly folds the champ in half.
28:17Right through the table.
28:20Now that may be too much for Kendall Gray.
28:23And look at the power.
28:26No question.
28:27Vassa.
28:29She's coming into the backfield.
28:31Taking out a running back five yards behind the line of scrimp.
28:33We could very well have a new women's champion.
28:38Kendall Gray might be finding her issue right here.
28:41PJ Vassa.
28:42Living right at home.
28:43Powerbomb.
28:44Center of the ring, Peter.
28:45That could be it.
28:45Stacks her up.
28:46We might have a new champion.
28:49And Gray hangs on.
28:51But how much gas in the tank does the champ have left?
28:57As you see the look of concern there on Wren's face.
29:00There's pure carnage all throughout the ring.
29:03And there's a lot of reason to be concerned if you're Wren Sinclair.
29:08The entire women's locker room locked in on this matchup.
29:12They want to see who enters season two atop the women's division.
29:18As Vassa.
29:19What does she have in mind?
29:21Rearranging some furniture once again.
29:22Let's take another look here, Peter.
29:24Kendall Gray from upstairs drops Vassa right on those chairs.
29:27That was the moment when I thought Kendall Gray had found control of the matchup.
29:31But then PJ Vassa spearing Gray right through the table.
29:35More violence.
29:36More power.
29:37As you see the real big turning point, you just have to wonder.
29:40With all we speculated with Gray just having too much on her plate.
29:43Is it now PJ Vassa's time here in Evolve?
29:45Well, we're about to find out.
29:47Because she has now, as you said, rearranged the furniture.
29:49She's brought those steel steps into the ring.
29:52They're not meant for the center of the ring.
29:53They are not.
29:55As referee Joey Gonzalez here.
29:57Going to try to do his best to maintain some order.
29:59But again, street fight environment.
30:01Essentially anything goes.
30:05As PJ almost looks like she's standing on our podium, Peter.
30:08But maybe a little too premature.
30:10And we may be looking at the end of this incredible title reign for Kendall Gray.
30:14Could this be it?
30:15As Gray.
30:17That smack talk continues as Kendall Gray about to get her issue.
30:22Can you imagine the PJ Vassa era on Evolve?
30:25Could be dominant.
30:26Could be unstoppable even.
30:27Oh.
30:28As Vassa setting up Gray.
30:30If she connects, that could be all.
30:31And Gray.
30:33Shades of Gray on the steps.
30:35Right in the center of the ring.
30:36One, two, three.
30:37And Kendall does it again.
30:40Here is your winner.
30:42And still.
30:43The WWE Homegrown Women's Champion.
30:49Kendall Gray.
30:52Peter, she secured championship gold at Succession 1.
30:56She defended it in a wild environment here at Succession 2 as the target keeps growing on Kendall Gray.
31:03Every time people say she may be stretched thin, Kendall Gray manages to go to another level.
31:10Even here.
31:11Speared through the table by PJ Vassa.
31:14It slowed her down for a moment, but not enough.
31:16Very much out of her comfort zone.
31:18It looked like PJ Vassa was about to crown herself as new champion.
31:22But Kendall Gray, very resourceful, makes a shift, and hits Shades of Gray for the V.
31:28That was awesome.
31:29Really good.
31:30But you're not a gold medalist.
31:33You're not a gold medalist.
31:35Good job, though.
31:37Good job.
31:39You're not a gold medalist, though, but good job.
31:41I give you a gold medalist.
31:43Could we see the gold medalist versus the undefeated amateur champion sometime in the future here on Evolve?
31:54Everyone's got to tell.
32:01Wrestlemania Vegas.
32:03It's anyone's game.
32:23Welcome back to Succession 2.
32:25We just got word of a major town hall taking place next Wednesday on Evolve.
32:30And I have it on good authority.
32:32This is going to change the face of Evolve going forward.
32:38Well, Peter, before we get to our main event, some breaking news earlier here from the PC.
32:41Yeah, let's take a look at this security footage from the parking lot.
32:44You see Tate Wilder right there ready to get on his bike.
32:46And look at Cam Hendricks and Harley Rigan just absolutely bum-rushing them.
32:50You have to imagine this is because of last week's 10-man tag team result.
32:53Yeah, but this is disgusting.
32:55There's one thing to have an interaction inside the performance center in a ring.
32:58This is assault, brother.
33:00I mean, clearly sore losers here are Riggins and Hendricks.
33:03And again, very on-brand jumping them from behind.
33:06Yeah, there have to be repercussions for behavior like that.
33:09Absolutely ridiculous.
33:11Well, Peter, the moment has arrived.
33:12Up next is our main event as the highly caffeinated Cappuccino Jones gets the opportunity of a lifetime.
33:18Cashing in a favor to challenge the first and only WWE Evolve Champion, Jackson Drake.
33:26The rivalry between Evolve Champion Jackson Drake and Cappuccino Jones goes back to the main event of the very first
33:33episode of WWE Evolve.
33:35The evolution of pro wrestling is unfolding in the middle of your first ever main event.
33:40And if you've been watching Evolve since day one, you've witnessed the rise in real time.
33:44It's time for Cappuccino Jones to start waking everybody up.
33:49A journey that has now propelled Jackson Drake into the ranks of NXT Superstar.
33:56The war between WWE ID and Team PC reached its boiling point when ID United has stopped Team PC and
34:03Cam Hendricks from capturing the Evolve Championship.
34:06Jackson Drake for James!
34:07I'm coming for this.
34:08You owe me one.
34:10You owe me one.
34:13Cappuccino Jones, I do in fact owe you a favor.
34:17So at Succession, you will get your shot at the Evolve Championship.
34:22And just when tensions couldn't rise any higher, the Vanity Project shocked everyone by walking out during the 10-man
34:29tag.
34:29We don't need to run NXT or go against the 3-0.
34:33Setting this rivalry into overdrive.
34:36Jackson Drake, the inaugural and reigning champion, must answer to Cappuccino Jones at Succession 2.
34:42With the Evolve Championship on the line, you can feel the pressure building already.
34:52All right, Peter.
34:53Main event time.
34:55I got my cup.
34:56I got my cup.
34:58I got my brew.
35:00It's time for Cappuccino Jones.
35:03The Evolve Universe ready for a shot of espresso right here.
35:07As Cappuccino Jones, you feel the swag.
35:10Big fight feel.
35:11The biggest match of his young career.
35:13Listen, he stayed a step ahead of Jackson Drake in the Vanity Project over the last couple weeks.
35:17He had a big assist to Team ID last week in that 10-man tag.
35:21But, Peter, the question is, is tonight the beginning of the Cappuccino Jones era here on Wednesday night?
35:27Well, I'll tell you what.
35:28If you're Cappuccino Jones, you better have had a double shot.
35:31Maybe a triple shot.
35:32Because you are going to need every bit of energy, every bit of passion, every bit of everything to take
35:39out the champ, Jackson Drake.
35:40And he wants the parlay, all the double shots, all the triple shots that he spent in VFW halls, all
35:46those weekends on the road,
35:47and finally crown himself champion and fulfill his destiny atop the Evolve roster.
35:53And, of course, if you've been watching Evolve, you've had the privilege to find out early just how talented all
35:59these people are.
36:00And maybe for the last time on Evolve, can I just say, the party is here.
36:11Yeah, you like that, don't you?
36:13You like that, don't you?
36:14Be careful what you wish for, Cappuccino.
36:16It just might come true.
36:18Well, the confidence and swag certainly sky high here for the Evolve champion.
36:22Some unity last week with Team ID, but that went all out the window with Baylor and Smokes.
36:27But it's all about Jackson Drake here tonight.
36:29What a huge matchup in our Succession 2 main event.
36:33Jackson Drake has been a phenomenal champion.
36:36Let's go, Jack.
36:36There's the boys.
36:38There, yeah.
36:38Of course, I said the party's here for a reason.
36:40We got Ricky Smokes doing his still ridiculous dance.
36:44The hundos flying in the VIP section.
36:47If this wasn't such a big matchup, I'd spend some time talking about Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes' outfit choices
36:52recently.
36:53Now let's head to Kelly Kincaid.
36:54Set the table for a huge Succession 2 main event.
37:02The following contest scheduled for one fall is for the WWE Hovall Championship.
37:12Introducing first, the challenger from Coffeyville, Kansas, weighing in at 200 pounds, Cappuccino Jones.
37:30And his opponent from Greensboro, North Carolina, weighing in at 188 pounds, representing the Vanity Project.
37:40He is the WWE Hovall Champion, Jackson Drake!
37:50Well, Peter, the table has been set.
37:52You see the boys cheering on the Evolve Champion.
37:55And as we talked about, there's a lot of levels here to Evolve, whether it's the ID program, of course,
37:59coming here to Wednesday nights, finding your way to Tuesday nights.
38:02But you go back to the very first ever matchup in Evolve.
38:04But both these superstars are part of it in tag team action.
38:07We come full circle tonight, starting Season 2.
38:10What a moment.
38:11Yeah, to think about that moment.
38:15We didn't even have a champion yet.
38:17No?
38:18We didn't even know what the future would hold.
38:20But these guys were here from the very beginning.
38:23Such an important piece of what we've been building here on Evolve.
38:27And now Drake, a decorated champion.
38:28A guy who's making his presence felt all over NXT.
38:32One of the hottest stars in professional wrestling today.
38:34And Cappuccino Jones has truly just become a stalwart here on Evolve.
38:39Indeed, Jackson Drake has staved off all challengers throughout his 200-plus days as Evolve Champion.
38:45Big fight feel right here in the Evolve Arena.
38:47Cappuccino Jones, the opportunity of a lifetime.
38:50Referee Vicky Diarico assigned to this contest.
38:52And again, Cappuccino not only just looking to lead the ID prospects.
38:56He's looking to lead the entire Evolve roster all the way possibly to Tuesday nights.
39:00That's exactly right.
39:01That's always what the goal is.
39:03And I'll say, it's going to be bittersweet as Jackson Drake moves on to greener pastures.
39:10Because Artie's made an impact on Tuesday.
39:11He already has.
39:12And you know that the future is bright for Jackson Drake.
39:16But I'd be remiss to not say he has made this show more entertaining every single week.
39:21Even at the times a bit underhanded, even as Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes acted like just absolutely, I don't
39:30even know the words to describe them at times.
39:31Maybe not to be friendly.
39:32Yeah, perhaps not to be friendly.
39:34But you cannot deny both the athleticism and entertainment value that they bring every week.
39:38You certainly can't take anything away from Jackson Drake.
39:40He's not only been a great champion, he's been a fighting champion, whether it's Shawn Legacy in Madison Square or
39:45Garden.
39:45But again, doesn't show a lot of respect.
39:47That was complete disrespect.
39:49He throws the vanity V up.
39:51And Capp's ready to throw some hands here.
39:52And then after he throws the V up, does the Cappuccino drink.
39:56And look, I like what it's bringing out of Cappuccino Jones.
39:59And that's the edge he needs in a championship matchup.
40:01We saw what that street fight brought out of our last two superstars in that women's title match.
40:05Now Jackson Drake.
40:06Look at a stave off Cappuccino Jones.
40:09Double underhook, float over into the cover.
40:11Only gets one.
40:12And what a massive boost this would be for the WWE ID program.
40:16Jackson Drake already made the leap from ID to Tuesday nights on NXT.
40:19But if Cappuccino Jones captures the Evolve championship as another ID standout,
40:23it would be a game changer and a statement that the future runs straight through the ID program and Evolve.
40:29No question about it.
40:30I've been very impressed by the PC as well.
40:33These guys and girls have been impressive.
40:35But you have to give it up for the ID program, man.
40:37They continue to inspire.
40:39As you watch what these guys do, how hard they work on the weekends, traveling the country,
40:43and then it pays dividends with champions.
40:46Oh!
40:47And Drake finds a nice counter right there to swing the tide.
40:52One, two, three, four.
40:56Come on.
40:58There's no question.
40:59Jackson Drake is full of himself.
41:02His confidence always borders on confidence.
41:04That's right.
41:04Well, there's a reason they call him Dr. Thirst.
41:06Well, I'm not calling him Dr. Thirst.
41:08I know you can if you will.
41:09Well, no.
41:09I mean, on occasion, he's not wearing the Dr. Thirst trunks tonight.
41:12He's certainly the Carolina Reaper, though.
41:14He's the Carolina Reaper, he's Heartbreak Drake, he's Dr. Thirst, and he is the Evolve champion for a reason.
41:19He's been white hot on Wednesday nights.
41:21Cappuccino Jones looking to derail that momentum as Capp's starting to cook.
41:26Cappuccino hitting some Saquon Barkley.
41:29Reverse jumps.
41:31Let's see what Capp's got right here.
41:32Looks to pick up some steam, and Cappuccino, oh, takes out Jackson Drake.
41:38Can Cappuccino Jones overcome the odds and win the Evolve championship?
41:43Let's go to that.
41:45Cappuccino, baby.
41:52Cappuccino.
41:53Cappuccino.
41:55Cappuccino.
41:55Cappuccino.
41:56Cappuccino.
41:57Cappuccino.
41:58Cappuccino.
41:58Cappuccino.
42:01Cappuccino.
42:02Cappuccino.
42:05Cappuccino.
42:06Nerves.
42:14Cappuccino.
42:16Cappuccino.
42:19Cappuccino.
42:20Back in action here.
42:20Succession II main event no meant near fall there for Cappuccino Jones,
42:23Blake Howard, Peter Rosenberg, and Peter, this match so far has lived up to the hype.
42:28Cappuccino.
42:29I have been incredibly impressed with both Cappuccino and Jackson Entre서
42:32Jackson Drake, but also there's still so much more
42:35in these guys' arsenal.
42:37Two of the best athletes on Evolve,
42:39two of the best athletes in the ID program.
42:42They can both do it on the ground.
42:44They can both do it high flying.
42:46Had an opportunity earlier on today, Peter,
42:48to talk to Cappuccino Jones
42:49before this incredible opportunity.
42:50He said the ID program has absolutely changed his life
42:53and now wants to take things to the next level.
42:56Well, imagine what that championship
42:58around his waist would mean.
43:01As Jackson Drake, another superstar,
43:04scouted through the ID program.
43:07He's been making that impact, and we've talked about it, Peter.
43:10Certainly a superstar to watch that's been on the rise.
43:12The thing that's impressed me the most about Jackson Drake,
43:15no moment has been too big.
43:18Championship match on Evolve, no problem.
43:20Here we go with the cover.
43:21Championship defense, no problem.
43:23Tag match, no problem.
43:24Six man, no problem.
43:25As we see his boys swipe right, looking on.
43:30Going to NXT, no problem.
43:32He just continues to go.
43:35And of course, we see Baylor and Smokes on the outside watching.
43:37You have to imagine Harlem Lewis somewhere
43:39has his eyes locked in on this one
43:40after his huge victory over Brooks Jensen earlier tonight.
43:43Absolutely.
43:46Oh, look at that.
43:47More insult to injury right here
43:49as Cappuccino Jones in a precarious spot
43:52and the Evolve champion Jackson Drake
43:54taking full advantage here.
43:55Well, the one thing that makes Jackson Drake different
43:57than a lot of other stars who have that brash confidence,
44:00that cockiness, if you will, is he does not do it in the wrong moment.
44:05He never creates the mistake that leads to a loss.
44:09He needs to keep his eye on the prize, though,
44:11when dealing with someone as good as Cappuccino Jones.
44:14As Drake continues the punishment here, we talk about the ID program
44:17being important to Cappuccino Jones.
44:19Obviously very important to Jackson Drake as well,
44:21as Drake now makes a roll with Cappuccino,
44:26but also very important to Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes,
44:28which makes it even more surprising that they left their teammates high and dry just one week ago.
44:33Again, Blake, you strike me as a somewhat smart person.
44:36You can't be that shocked based on what we've seen on Swipe Right over the last year,
44:42that if they have enough, they walk away.
44:43We talked about Ariana Grace and Nikita Lyons turning over New Leaf.
44:46Thought maybe we saw that with Swipe Right.
44:48Oh!
44:50As Jackson Drake reverse neck breaker.
44:52Could this do it, Peter?
44:52In the cover!
44:53And again, the perseverance of Cappuccino Jones,
44:56which has been one of the feathers in his cap ever since coming to Evolve.
44:59Absolutely. Both of these guys' path to this moment filled with a ton of hard work.
45:05Jackson Drake did it as a kid.
45:08At Firestar Pro in North Carolina, him and Javon Evans,
45:12two kids finding their way all the way here to Evolve in the Evolve Championship.
45:16As this Evolve Championship matchup continues right here,
45:19as Jackson Drake taking full advantage.
45:22And Peter, from what I understand,
45:23Tooby's going to allow us to continue the action right here,
45:25but we're going to stay with this match as long as we need to.
45:28We will most definitely see a winner here tonight.
45:31He's done!
45:32Absolutely. Great decision by Tooby.
45:34You do not want to miss the result of this,
45:38the championship on the line, the future of Evolve on the line.
45:42Will it be Jackson Drake's final appearance here in Evolve?
45:45Will he continue his reign?
45:46Michinoku driver there by Cappuccino Jones.
45:49But he might be too damaged to make the cover.
45:51I just love the story of both of these guys.
45:54They've both done it for so long, from small towns.
45:58Cappuccino being discovered at a church in Oklahoma,
46:01Jackson Drake in Carolina.
46:03To see both of them come this far,
46:06this is why we fall in love with this thing we call Pro Wrestling.
46:09From the Midwest to the East Coast,
46:11they meet here on Wednesday nights on Tooby and Evolve.
46:13Cappuccino Jones right from Coffeyville, Kansas.
46:16Looking to take full advantage.
46:18Could it be Capp's time here tonight?
46:21We saw Kendall Gray retain her title earlier,
46:23but it's succession two, two titles on the line.
46:26Jackson Drake looks to take advantage.
46:28Big super kick, and a snap suplex in the corner.
46:31Busting out all the stops.
46:34Jackson Drake feeling the effects of Cappuccino Jones offense.
46:38Both men now struggling in this championship match.
46:43Referee Vicky D'Errico checking in with Cappuccino Jones.
46:50And Capp, where is your NXT contract?
46:54You don't have one.
46:56Because you're a coffee-drinking bum!
47:01Sounds like some low-hanging fruit there from the champ.
47:03Well, how about a big ol' slap to the face from Capp?
47:06That's one way to fire up Cappuccino Jones.
47:08That's a few shots of espresso.
47:10As right now, Cappuccino trying to fight out of the corner.
47:12I think that may have been a mistake by Jackson Drake.
47:15I think turning up the temperature, getting that personal with Cappuccino Jones
47:19may have been a mistake by the champion.
47:21He might have just flipped a switch inside Cappuccino.
47:23Jones, he's seeing red.
47:25He wants that title around his waist.
47:27Something's got to give.
47:28Huge main event here on Succession Two.
47:30As you know, Blake Howard, championship opportunities are not guaranteed.
47:37Cappuccino starting to rock Jackson Drake.
47:40Series of strikes, Drake goes for a big one, but Capp continues with the left hands.
47:46It's not unlike looking back at that Super Bowl a month ago.
47:50The New England Patriots and Drake, they may never get back.
47:53Cappuccino Jones, he may never get a shot at this again.
47:56This could be his one and only opportunity.
47:58He needs to capitalize.
47:59He needs to seize the moment as both superstars are down the Evolve championship.
48:04Hanging the balance here in our main event.
48:06Listen, Dan Marino was sure he'd get back to another Super Bowl.
48:10Guess what?
48:11He never did.
48:12You never, ever know.
48:15Cappuccino Jones has to take advantage of this moment.
48:19You always assume there's a little more meat on that bone.
48:21You never know when the last time is the last time.
48:23Maybe unless you're John Cena, but right now you're taking a look at Cappuccino Jones,
48:28Jackson Drake, both superstars getting back to their feet, knowing that that title's in between them.
48:34Cappuccino Jones certainly hoping this is, that the last time is not now.
48:40And Capp looking to take full advantage.
48:43Somewhere in the back of his mind, he has to think about Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes in the VIP section.
48:48As Drake tries to create some separation.
48:51Big shot in the corner.
48:54As Jones sent here to the near side.
48:58Now Cappuccino fighting for his life right now, Peter.
49:00And the question, Blake, is he going to get an opportunity, Cappuccino that is, to get to the top rope
49:06and look for that splash.
49:08That will certainly separate himself right there.
49:12Cappuccino.
49:15Oh, Drake in a precarious spot.
49:18An after party might have just went out the window.
49:21Yeah, something else might have went out the window too.
49:23Look at that back elbow from Cappuccino.
49:26But remember, Peter, Jackson Drake, the only way that Cappuccino could win this matchup and win that title is inside
49:31the ring.
49:32Absolutely right.
49:33And just as you imagine, he's looking to fly.
49:38Dialing it up.
49:39Oh, goodness gracious.
49:41Nearly sacrifices himself with that tope suicida.
49:45Almost, almost landed on our announce desk.
49:48As Jackson sent back inside the ring, Peter, is this the time for Cappuccino Jones?
49:53Or, ooh, watch out.
49:56Capp, he's starting to roll here.
49:58He might be turning that corner.
50:00He might be seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
50:03Bam!
50:03My only question is, does Capp land the splash, or does Jackson Drake land the unaliving?
50:09Because either one of those happens, it's title time.
50:12Drake hit a couple of unalivings to retain the title in our first succession.
50:15Cappuccino Jones, he was not too happy, he wasn't a part of the event.
50:18Here we go, there's a roll up.
50:20Only two.
50:21This is Cappuccino Jones time to represent ID, to represent Evolve, to get the attention of interim GM Robert Stone
50:29in NXT.
50:29Can you imagine the celebration in that locker room if Cappuccino Jones is able to take out Jackson Drake with
50:38how long this championship reign has been?
50:41Cappuccino!
50:42You can hear the Evolve universe right here, Peter.
50:45They're rallying.
50:46Over 200 days for Jackson Drake as champion.
50:49It could all end.
50:51What a nightmare Succession 2 could be for the Vanity Project as Cappuccino, looking to close the door!
50:58But a big knee by Drake.
51:01Has him up.
51:02Could this be the beginning of the end?
51:05Had him up in fireman's carry position!
51:07Big strike, snaps off the German suplex, holds the bridge, shoulders are down, center of the ring!
51:13And Jones hangs on, as Drake now, trying to pick up some steam yet again.
51:19You know what he's looking for.
51:21Oh!
51:22No unaliving right now, well scouted by Cappuccino, he did his homework, Peter!
51:26And now look where Cappuccino's going.
51:28You know what he's thinking about.
51:30He's ready for a shot!
51:32It could be time to drink it up!
51:37And we might be seeing a new champion!
51:40He hit it!
51:41The Froggy Brew elbow!
51:42Peter, will that be enough?
51:44You see the look on the Vanity Project's face into the cover!
51:47We might have a new champion!
51:49Not quite!
51:51Oh my goodness!
51:53You know what?
51:53If you're Cappuccino, go up again!
51:55Hit another one!
51:56He's gotta keep his foot on the gas here, Peter!
51:59A second Froggy Brew, and you are champ!
52:02You gotta get up there and do it again, Cap!
52:05We're getting into the deep borders of this one!
52:07Main event of Succession 2!
52:09It's Cappuccino Jones' opportunity to really seize the moment!
52:14Jackson Drake just wants to get out of dodge with that championship!
52:18Jones trying to figure out where he's going next!
52:20The springboard!
52:21But lands right into a reverse neck breaker!
52:23Wow!
52:25As Drake trying to go for the cover!
52:27Look at the resourcefulness of Jones' call to the outside!
52:29What a brilliant ring awareness from Cappuccino Jones
52:33to get out of the way in that moment!
52:36Please!
52:37Please!
52:38Please!
52:38Why you running?
52:39Why you running, Cap?
52:41Why you running?
52:42See, again, this is, I think, I respect the champion!
52:46Ill-advised!
52:47Drake doesn't seem focused in the right places!
52:50He's trading blows with Cappuccino Jones!
52:52Back and forth to go here, Peter!
52:54Oh, these guys have had enough of each other!
52:56This has gotten very personal!
52:58This is beyond a championship now!
53:00But once again, if Cappuccino wants to secure gold,
53:02he's gotta send Drake back into the ring!
53:05Here in a very dangerous spot!
53:07Uh-oh!
53:07Oh!
53:08Oh, goodness gracious!
53:09Almost looked like a brain buster!
53:12I don't know if either superstar's okay!
53:16Swipe right!
53:16A mix of impressed and disturbed!
53:19What an innovative piece of offense for the champion!
53:22But you wonder, how can Drake recover?
53:24He seems to be doing so right now!
53:26That had to have taken some out of the champion!
53:28You would think so!
53:29If you're Jackson Drake, you are thinking unaliving!
53:31You know he's going up top!
53:33Rarified air here for the champion!
53:34It is Succession 2!
53:35Main event!
53:36On the line!
53:37450 splash!
53:39That could be it!
53:40Executed perfectly!
53:41Into the cover!
53:42Oh!
53:43And Capp's not done yet!
53:46The Capp man drank his coffee this morning!
53:50The Evolve Universe coming unglued right here!
53:54What a main event!
53:56Here on Tubi!
53:58I gotta tell ya!
53:59Win, lose, or draw!
54:01I am very impressed with both of these guys!
54:05This is why you have to watch Evolve every week!
54:08This is the future of professional wrestling!
54:11And remember, we're sticking with you to the end right here!
54:13We must have a winner on Tubi tonight!
54:15As Jackson Drake...
54:17Is he looking for a second 450?
54:18Going upstairs again!
54:19Peter, this might be a mistake!
54:21As...
54:21Oh!
54:22Capp!
54:22Into position!
54:23He's knocked right off!
54:25As Drake creates a separation, but he's not focused right now!
54:28He may have been laying bait though there for Cappuccino!
54:31As Drake, trying to coax him in!
54:34Goes for the springboard!
54:35Wow!
54:36Cappuccino connects with a right hand instead!
54:40As Jones!
54:41Center the ring!
54:42Bam!
54:43Decaffeinated!
54:44That could be it!
54:45Here we go!
54:46New jam!
54:47Jordan's down!
54:48And Cappuccino can't get it!
54:49But he's gotta go right back to it, Peter!
54:51You talked about it earlier!
54:52He needs to keep going!
54:54Yeah, no conversation with the referee!
54:56Let's go back up!
54:57Let's go for another Froggy Brew elbow!
54:59Let's try to put this thing away, Cap!
55:01Drake is down!
55:03The title!
55:04As look at Cappuccino Jones square in the face here!
55:08Oh, man!
55:10Cappuccino, you are so close to a championship!
55:12You can feel the buzz in the Evolve Arena!
55:14They're sensing a changing of the guard here, Peter!
55:16And he's thinking the same thing I was thinking!
55:18He's thinking one more Froggy Brew!
55:20Go, Cap!
55:21Go!
55:22What is he doing here?
55:24He's running out of gas!
55:25You don't know what it's like!
55:26This man has been in there now for, what, 20 minutes?
55:29Oh!
55:30And that's just the opening that Jackson Drake needed, Peter!
55:35Oh!
55:36As the Evolve Champion might have found the slightest opening, and that's all he needed!
55:41Cappuccino Jones was about 15 seconds from being able to land another Froggy Brew elbow,
55:46and he would have been walking out with the championship tonight!
55:49You would have certainly thought that was a guarantee!
55:50Both superstars here in a precarious position!
55:54Jackson Drake, he might be...
55:55Uh-oh!
55:56Uh-oh!
55:56Capp's got him!
55:57It might be Sleepytime Bobos for Jackson Drake!
56:00Almost that captain's hook-like submission!
56:04Oh!
56:05Wait!
56:06Capp!
56:06Being put right in a fireman's carry position!
56:09Oh, my goodness!
56:09Oh, my goodness!
56:10What a dangerous spot here for both superstars!
56:12Look at the strength of our champion!
56:15Off the middle!
56:16Turnbuckle!
56:16Goodness!
56:18Now, could Jackson Drake take advantage and end this thing?
56:22Jackson Drake looking to pick up the pieces right now off that modified burning hammer!
56:27And Jackson to his feet first!
56:31Uh-oh!
56:31Off the ropes!
56:32Could it be?
56:33Picking up some momentum!
56:35And Drake connects!
56:36Oh!
56:37Unalivey!
56:38Cappuccino's down!
56:40Oh, Cap!
56:42Right back to the center of the ring!
56:44And that will do it!
56:47Here is your winner!
56:49And still!
56:51The WWE!
56:53The World Champion!
56:56Jackson Drake!
56:58Can you believe the ring awareness of the champion Jackson Drake?
57:04Even in that moment!
57:05With the pin, he knew he was too close to the ropes!
57:08Flips Cap over!
57:09Secures the pin!
57:11Gets at a dodge with that championship!
57:13Great ring awareness!
57:14You see the shocked look on the faces!
57:15Oh!
57:16Of the Evolve Universe!
57:17Cappuccino Jones sacrificed it all throughout this matchup!
57:19He left it all in the ring!
57:22And Peter, there are various points in this matchup!
57:23We thought that might be enough!
57:25This was one of them!
57:26But Cappuccino, he did keep his foot on the gas!
57:28He did keep trying!
57:29Did keep persevering!
57:30But Jackson Drake found a couple of openings!
57:33That was one of them!
57:34And that sets up this right here!
57:36He's building steam!
57:37He's building momentum!
57:38And bam!
57:39Unaliving!
57:39Just how he retained the title at the first success!
57:42You're not getting up from the Unaliving!
57:44Listen!
57:44Cappuccino Jones should not hang his head!
57:46This is the kind of championship match loss!
57:49That I don't think should hurt you in any way!
57:51That was an incredible performance!
57:54It's Killjoy!
57:56Harlem Lewis!
57:56And he isn't here for the party!
57:59A Harlem Lewis!
58:00Has his eyes set on the champion!
58:03He's staring a hole!
58:05Right through the vanity project!
58:06He's gonna charge into the ring!
58:08Those three scattered!
58:10Wait!
58:10There's Ricky Smokes!
58:11Oh!
58:12Ricky!
58:14Oh!
58:14The numbers game here is starting to prevail!
58:16You know what?
58:16Listen!
58:17That's Harlem Lewis' fault!
58:18He doesn't have any friends!
58:19No!
58:20He doesn't have a lot of friends!
58:21And he decided to attack the champion after a match like that!
58:23Naturally!
58:24His boys are gonna back him up!
58:26Now Harlem Lewis has wanted to get his hands on these guys!
58:29He never has had a chance before!
58:31He's throwing hands right there with the VP!
58:33Swipe rights down!
58:34Jackson Drake goes down!
58:36Uh oh!
58:36Watch out Ricky Smokes!
58:38And Harlem!
58:39Oh man!
58:41Oh!
58:41Ricky Smokes is sky high!
58:43You can't go for me forever!
58:45This is my show!
58:47That is my title!
58:49It's mine!
58:50Hold it!
58:51Hold it!
58:52Hold it Jackson!
58:52You gotta give props to Jackson Drake who retains the Evolve Championship!
58:57But now Harlem Lewis ends the show standing tall!
59:00Are we looking at the next challenger for Jackson Drake and the WWE Evolve Championship?
59:06Shies!
59:06he hit the je it!
59:06Check it!
59:07Go Open!
59:07and then listen and twist!
59:07Go!
59:07And then wait a minute!
59:08In the future...
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