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00:07Then, now, forever, together.
00:34It's Wednesday night on Tubi, and the energy is through the roof, because the brand new Evolve champion, Aaron Rourke,
00:40addresses the Evolve universe tonight, but the question is, what does the new face of Evolve have to say?
00:45I can't wait to hear from the timepiece himself, but hold on a second, Blake. It looks like we got
00:49a commotion breaking out in the ring. We need to get a camera on this right now.
00:52Where you at? Where you at now? You got me a couple weeks ago, knocked me off my bike, left
00:58me laying in the pavement, for what?
01:04Because y'all lost a match? Are you kidding me? Because y'all lost a match, you blame me for
01:09the PC versus ID 10-man tag.
01:13Nah, y'all are just pissed off because you couldn't finish the job. And you know what? Now that I'm
01:20standing here, why don't you two come out and see if you can actually finish the job this time?
01:28Well, Peter, it looks like we're on that collision course early here tonight on Evolve.
01:32I've been ready for this. I have been ready for Cam Hendricks to get his comeuppance after what he's done.
01:40Oh, looks like they got some company this weekend.
01:43Tate, Tate, Tate, Tate, Tate. Welcome back.
01:49What's with all the hostility? Are you a mad guy, sad guy?
01:53No, listen, Tate, we're happy you're good. We were really concerned about you.
01:56But all you've been doing recently is flapping your gums and establishing these ID Stooges on Evolve.
02:01You're lucky Big Rig and Showtime are such nice guys, we could have sent you to your home away from
02:05home.
02:07The medical room.
02:08The medical room.
02:10Harley and I would love to come fight you right now, but unfortunately for you, there's a long list of
02:14guys waiting to come put their hands on you.
02:16But we got something for you.
02:18That's right, Showtime.
02:19And we didn't forget about what you did, Tate or Tot, on Kai's debut.
02:24Okay?
02:25You hurt him, you put him down, and you put us out.
02:29You're honestly terrible. Awful. Despicable, really.
02:34In front of the kids? In front of his parents? His wife?
02:38Despicable.
02:38But we got Kai out here right now, and he's ready to tear your ass off, and he's coming hot!
02:43Go get him, baby! Go get him! Go in there, go get him!
02:46Do we have a match here, Peter?
02:47That's what it looks like.
02:48We got something, we got a fight! Hold on!
02:50Tate Wilder!
02:51Oh-ho-ho!
02:52But now we have a referee!
02:55Referee Joni Gonzalez sliding in, rings the bell, and we're off and running right here.
02:58Tate Wilder and Kai Kavari.
02:59Of course, we first saw in that 10-man tag, PC versus ID, certainly made quite the impact in his
03:05debut.
03:05Yeah, yeah, I just, I love that Cam Hendricks and Harley Riggins, they're so tough, but they send the new
03:12guy to go in there and catch these hands from Tate Wilder.
03:14Peter, this one might have a deeper level of a layer right here. Both of these guys competed in Pac
03:18-12 football. Tate Wilder competed in Arizona State.
03:22Kai Kavari, a running back at Oregon, so this one could go back a couple years.
03:26Wow, great history of athleticism, not uncommon to see throughout evolve as you see Tate Wilder. Is it me or
03:34does Wilder look better? And just there's a different air about Tate Wilder.
03:38Well, certainly a whole new attitude after being attacked in the parking lot several weeks ago by Harley Riggins and
03:42of course Cam Hendricks. And now he's been laser focused on them. He's certainly not going to stop until he
03:46gets a piece of them. We're looking at a whole new layer to Tate Wilder.
03:50No, and listen, he has every right to be ticked off after what happened. He tried to referee a match
03:56fair and square between TPC and Team ID. And what he gets for his hard work is a beatdown, a
04:02blindsided beatdown in a parking lot.
04:05As Kavari trying to take advantage here, creating some separation. Of course, Tate Wilder's had two number one contenders opportunities.
04:12You certainly have to believe he wants another title chance. Oh! As Kavari with a big clothesline. Let's see if
04:18he can take advantage here. Hooks that inside leg. Only gets one.
04:21Explain to me why tough guys, so-called quote-unquote tough guys like Cam Hendricks, always have to walk around
04:26with a coterie of ne'er-do-wells like Harley Riggins and Kai Kavari.
04:30Why can't they handle business themselves? We almost wonder, is Kai Kavari the wild card of Riggins and Hendricks?
04:36Listen, I gotta tell you, early on, what I've seen from Kai Kavari, pretty impressive.
04:40Break him in half! And it's funny, you mentioned his history as a running back at Oregon, and now you
04:44can see he does have the physique of a running back.
04:48Oof! The athleticism as well. That bruiser between the tackles right there. Let's see if he can take advantage right
04:53now.
04:53And the cover only gets one. Now, a little bit of pressure here, though, on Tate Wilder. Tate Wilder is
04:59another guy.
05:00who believes he belongs at the top of the division here on Evolve. And honestly, you can't lose to Kai
05:06Kavari. No disrespect to him.
05:08But you can't have a new guy show up and beat you in his first singles match.
05:11Well, here, Tate Wilder, you want to get back in the title picture. You want to get a measure of
05:14revenge on Harley Riggins and Cam Hendricks.
05:16You have to come away with a victory right here. Especially because of all things, Peter, tonight starts a new
05:21era, the Aaron Rourke era as Evolve champion.
05:24That's exactly right, and I can't wait to hear from our champion. And everybody else in that locker room has
05:29to be thinking,
05:30how do I become the guy to get a shot at our champion?
05:35I saw a rip cord forearm right there by Kai Kavari doing a lot of damage right now against Tate
05:39Wilder as this one continues to get personal.
05:42And we know one that is personal, Peter. Brooks Jensen, Cappuccino Jones, finally coming to a head later tonight.
05:46I am so excited for that matchup. Two stars who do it in such different ways. Should be an incredible
05:51clash of styles between Brooks Jensen and Cappuccino Jones.
05:55As Tate Wilder always calls himself a thrill junkie, certainly looking to take things to the next level right here.
06:00Man, the speed rope to rope of Tate Wilder. The guy just moves. And Tate now, gonna have those smooth
06:07moves pay off for the victory right here. Twisting suplex.
06:10Answer me a question, Blake Howard. Do you think Tate Wilder is in position, could be a guy to vie
06:15to become face of WWE Evolve?
06:17He's got all the tools to do it. Let's see if he can take Kai on a wild ride into
06:23the cover. And Tate Wilder is back.
06:26Here is your winner, Tate Wilder.
06:31Wait, watch out. He's not done yet, Peter.
06:35Oh, goodness gracious.
06:37Take the best you got.
06:41Get the ring. Come on. Get the ring. On my turn.
06:50Well, Peter, Tate Wilder is on a warpath and he won't stop until he gets a piece of Harley Riggins
06:55and Cam Hendricks.
06:56I want to break some big news. NXT will be bringing one of its biggest PLEs to one of the
07:06greatest wrestling cities in all the world.
07:09On Saturday, April 4th.
07:11Get ready for a fight.
07:13NXT stands up in St. Louis.
07:16The stakes are high.
07:18The world is watching.
07:20And only the best.
07:22Stand and deliver.
07:24NXT stand and deliver.
07:25Saturday, April 4th.
07:32I know you're feeling that main man energy, Peter.
07:35I'm feeling something.
07:36Maybe a little more main man, we'll have to wait and see energy, I guess.
07:41The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
07:45Introducing first from Dallas, Texas, weighing 205 pounds, Mike Cunningham!
07:52Now, Peter, I have to say, I've only been in the booth a couple of times with Mike Cunningham in
07:57the mix, but that MME is pretty infectious.
08:00You know what? I'm glad that's your vibe. You know, you're obviously an MME guy. He's looking nice and oiled
08:06today. He's ready to go. I don't know about the dance moves of the MME, though.
08:12I'm just unsure.
08:13I know you're giving Layla Diggs and Mason Holiday TikTok advice.
08:16Yes.
08:17I think you can maybe do a collab here with the MME.
08:20Well, the first thing, the first thing I would do is say, let's not do the little reveal when we
08:27jump into the ring.
08:28They get a page of the Los Garza playbook.
08:30Yeah, I don't know how I feel about that, but he's very impressive once the bell rings.
08:34Lucha! Lucha! Lucha! Lucha! Lucha! Lucha! Lucha! Lucha!
08:59Been in the mix nearly 10 years, Lince Dorado, but he's coming back to pass something down to Mike Cunningham.
09:06Absolutely. Lince Dorado has done it all. Again, one of the kind of superstars you can see show up in
09:11Evolve to try to work on their craft or elevate their game.
09:15That's what Lince Dorado is doing.
09:20Nice shot there of our VIP lounge.
09:22Jaquan McNair certainly soaking it all in right here. Another tough ID prospect.
09:26And, of course, we saw recently on Evolve, Mike Cunningham really showing a lot of respect to Lince Dorado.
09:31Cunningham is a student of the game, and this is someone that he's looked up to.
09:34And it's a huge privilege for him to step in the ring with Lince tonight.
09:36Absolutely. And, of course, Cunningham that is studying at the Nightmare Factory under the tutelage of Cody Rhodes.
09:42Lince Dorado decorated in his own right. Him and I share an illustrious 24-7 championship reign.
09:49Of course, both former 24-7 champions. Lince Dorado also competing often in AAA.
09:54Some as a part of Worlds Collide. Of course, in the Cruiserweight Classic as Mike Cunningham documented on Evolve.
09:59As Lince still has a lot of skill set, he's certainly still in the prime of his career.
10:05Listen, he's been everywhere. Chikara, Japan, you name it. Lince Dorado has been there and competed for titles all over
10:11the world.
10:11And now he's here tonight looking to, I'm not going to say teach Mike Cunningham a lesson per se,
10:15but certainly show him a thing or two about how it's done, especially after their encounter last week.
10:24We talk about title shots. Lince Dorado, of course, had a title opportunity against Jackson Drink for the Evolve Championship
10:30last year.
10:31He did.
10:31As Mike Cunningham trying to take advantage right now. Cunningham, you might think, has a power advantage here.
10:35But that speed, quickness and, of course, experience residing with Lince.
10:39Standing drop kick here by Lince with the cover.
10:42Well, that's the main piece, Blake. That's a mouthful. The experience of Lince Dorado.
10:46Just so much more experience than a youngster like Cunningham.
10:50But I was telling you before our night even started, I can't believe how much Mike Cunningham has improved.
10:55Every single time I've seen him, he has looked better than the time before.
10:59He certainly elevated his game each and every Wednesday night that he's been on to be here.
11:03But to that point, can Lince Dorado serve as a mentor to Mike Cunningham?
11:07I don't know if that's something that interests Lince Dorado, but I'd say if Mike Cunningham were able to have
11:12that opportunity.
11:13Oh, shoulder breaker.
11:14What a great, great wealth of knowledge to learn from that Lince Dorado has.
11:18As that MME starting to uptick a little bit here.
11:21And what a win this would be for Mike Cunningham, but certainly turn the head of Foreman Thatcher.
11:25Absolutely. And, you know, Foreman Thatcher.
11:27Oh!
11:28Who runs the show here now on Evolve. Look at that.
11:31And, Peter, what we just saw right there, that standing drop kick to the top rope.
11:35That blue chip type talent from Mike Cunningham.
11:37Let's see if he can match it with some flying ability.
11:41And Cunningham. Oh!
11:43Oh, goodness!
11:44Twisting, launching to the outside.
11:46Certainly risky and all here against Lince Dorado.
11:50Man, energy, you love it!
11:52Yeah!
11:53Certainly looks to have a load of potential and extremely high ceiling here in Evolve.
11:57Yeah, and he certainly loves his main man energy.
12:01The MME.
12:02I think he gave himself that nickname, but I'm buying it.
12:05I think it's got a nice ring to it.
12:07As Cunningham trying to pick up some momentum right now.
12:09Lince, center of the ring.
12:11Cunningham.
12:12Oh!
12:13Oh!
12:13Big clothesline.
12:14That could be it for Lince Dorado.
12:16If you see Cunningham there, poses instead and goes for the cover.
12:19And, Peter, that might have cost him the match.
12:20See, that's funny business right there.
12:24That's amateur hour stuff.
12:25You can't do that.
12:26You've got to take advantage.
12:27You get someone like Lince Dorado down, and Cunningham will learn this.
12:30You've got to go for the pin.
12:31But you would think those are the types of situations that Dorado could really help Cunningham with.
12:35That's a great, great point by you.
12:37Listen, he would be lucky to have the veteran tutelage that Lince Dorado could bring.
12:43As Lince right now, Irish whip reversed into the corner here as Cunningham with a high elevation.
12:48There's the strength you were talking about from the MME as well.
12:52Up and over goes Dorado.
12:53Can Cunningham capitalize on this?
12:55He needs to keep his foot on the gas right now.
12:59So a little bit of histrionics, a little bit of theatrics.
13:03Probably should be going for stuff like that spine buster.
13:07Here we go.
13:07Here we go.
13:08Center of the ring.
13:08Hooks the outside leg.
13:10And Dorado able to hang on.
13:12You know, there are rumors that Robert Stone left his commentary position.
13:16Not because of his NXT position, but because he was jealous of Mike Cunningham's abs.
13:20I figured he might have been training Mike Cunningham, but I don't know.
13:23That's certainly an ab routine for another day.
13:25As Cunningham, oof!
13:28Look at a sting Dorado with a series of shots right now.
13:31And then he adds a little dance in between.
13:34Yeah, I don't, I don't know.
13:35I just, I don't know.
13:37I don't know.
13:38We know he's, of course, trained in the nightmare factor.
13:40Almost had a Rhodes-like vibe with those shots.
13:43Yeah, you know, it's giving you like the old dusty.
13:45A little bit.
13:46As Lince now looking to capitalize.
13:48And Peter, in this situation, Lince Dorado might have something to prove on his own.
13:51Oh!
13:52Lince Dorado doesn't want to show up to evolve and lose to a young guy like Mike Cunningham.
13:57As talented and tough as the kid is.
13:58Leg drop into the cover.
14:00Cunningham, big upset.
14:01But there, but there's Mike Cunningham again.
14:03He's mugging to the camera more than he's focusing on the task at hand.
14:07Which is beating a savvy rig veteran like Lince Dorado.
14:10But this is a smart move here.
14:11Lince Dorado with that KT tape on his left shoulder.
14:14And look at Cunningham zeroing and right in on it.
14:16True.
14:16No, that's exactly right.
14:16There is awareness there.
14:18And now he's trying to tear the tape off.
14:19What are you doing?
14:21No need to do that.
14:23As Cunningham might be looking to take an extra advantage right now.
14:27As Dorado puts on the brakes.
14:30And Lince trying to find his bearings right now.
14:33And look at Dorado with the head scissors.
14:35Snaps it off.
14:36And you have to imagine as this match goes deeper on.
14:39The advantage favors Lince Dorado with the experience Blake.
14:43It certainly would as Dorado has competed for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship in recent months.
14:49Talked about him a part of World's Collide.
14:51Various AAA events.
14:54And now Dorado.
14:55Looking to come right back here against Mike Cunningham.
14:58Teach the young man a lesson.
14:59Nice European uppercut there from Lince.
15:01And Lince favoring that shoulder.
15:04Looking to keep it up right now.
15:05Spin heel kick.
15:06We know Lince has nine lives, Peter.
15:08That's exactly right.
15:09And cat like reflexes.
15:12Oh.
15:13Old school.
15:13The back right into the backstabber.
15:15Indeed is Cunningham.
15:18Rolling to the outside.
15:20Lince trying to regain some feeling in that left arm.
15:23He's a veteran, Peter.
15:25What's he going to do?
15:26But Dorado certainly can fly.
15:28Oh.
15:31Are you kidding me?
15:33Lucha!
15:33Lucha!
15:34That is the Lucha Lit energy you love to see.
15:37I don't know about main man energy.
15:39I know about that Lucha Lit though.
15:41Wow.
15:43Two completely different kinds of energy right here.
15:46Look at Lince.
15:47Looking to take advantage.
15:50Oh.
15:51Look at the ups.
15:52One, two, three.
15:53Cross buddy.
15:55Oh, look at Lince.
15:56Looking to flatten him out here with that Juju Gattami.
15:59You see how he gets right back on top of it?
16:00No wasted time.
16:02Looking for that cross arm breaker.
16:03Cunningham shifts his weight.
16:04Shoulders down.
16:06You know, I got to tell you,
16:07it was pretty savvy from Cunningham to turn that into a pin.
16:09Oh.
16:09And the roundhouse might be knocking Cunningham out on his feet here.
16:13And Dorado.
16:14Bam!
16:16Oh, good night.
16:18Off the ropes.
16:19Oh.
16:20And again, only two.
16:21I'll tell you what.
16:22Mike Cunningham's a tough kid.
16:24It may surprise you with the weird MME dances and whatnot,
16:27but the kid is really, really tough.
16:32Certainly has impressed not just Lince Dorado,
16:34but the entire Evolve universe watching,
16:36not just in the arena, but of course worldwide on Tubi.
16:38As right now, Dorado trying to climb up to the top,
16:41but he's favoring that left arm here, Peter.
16:44Now, can Lince connect?
16:45Oh, watch out.
16:46Flying uppercut there from Mike Cunningham.
16:48And Cunningham looking for some of that main man energy
16:50to take him to a big victory.
16:51See Jaquan McNair watching in the background.
16:56As Cunningham superplex on his way.
16:59Oh, he sits out with it.
17:01Falcon's arrow from the top.
17:02Wow.
17:03Can he capitalize?
17:04Cunningham with the cover.
17:06Big upset.
17:07Oh.
17:08And somehow, Lince Dorado kicks out.
17:10I do not know how Lince Dorado kicked out of that.
17:13Wow.
17:14That Falcon's arrow from 15 feet in the air.
17:17Dorado was flying.
17:21As Cunningham.
17:23He needs to take advantage here, Peter.
17:25He's seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
17:26That upset is realistic.
17:28Yeah.
17:28Get on it right now, Mike Cunningham.
17:31He's maybe going for a powerbomb.
17:33Dorado, wheelbarrow position.
17:34Ball.
17:35Into the pin.
17:36And it's Lince on top.
17:40Here is your winner, Lince Dorado.
17:50Let's take a look at the high-flying action.
17:52You see all the potential in the world from Mike Cunningham.
17:55The athleticism on full display right there.
17:58But the veteran Dorado, known for his own high-flying ability.
18:01Matching it right here.
18:02These two going back and forth potentially.
18:04Could be a future mentor in Dorado for Mike Cunningham.
18:07The young man right here looking to control things.
18:10But Lince just one step ahead.
18:12And the nine lives of Dorado get the job done.
18:22Now let's head to our guy, Chewy Martinez, in the Lucha Lounge with the winner.
18:29Morigua!
18:30I love this!
18:32I love it!
18:33Paquette Loserba!
18:34Lince, so great having you back at Evolve, brother.
18:37And with a win against one of the brightest stars of the brand, brother.
18:40Congratulations.
18:40Hey, I'm two lives down, but I'm still kicking.
18:44I love this!
18:45And you know what?
18:47That Mike Cunningham, that's a pretty cool young caddy.
18:50In fact, he reminds me a lot of myself.
18:54Hungry, passion, and full of potential.
18:58Mike, thank you for the match, brother.
19:00That's awesome.
19:01I love to hear that, brother.
19:02Mike, how you feeling, brother?
19:03This dude's quick.
19:05He's so quick.
19:06He's a cat.
19:07And I'm allergic to cats, Chewy.
19:10But I wanted to tell you, Lince, seriously, thank you.
19:15Because tonight you taught me so many valuable lessons that I'm gonna carry going forward.
19:20Because at the end of the day, I don't lose.
19:23I only learn.
19:25And that is main man energy.
19:28I like that.
19:29Thank you.
19:30I love it.
19:31I love it.
19:32I love that empowerment, sportsmanship.
19:34You get that with great leaders like Lince.
19:37Speaking of leaders, let's check in with Timothy Thatcher for a special announcement.
19:45Yeah, okay.
19:48Okay, I said okay.
19:52Kendall Gray did not just hold the Women's Championship.
19:55She earned it.
19:57She set the new standard, what it means to work here in WWE Evolve.
20:02And with that, she earned her call up into NXT.
20:06Now the division needs a new standard.
20:09It needs a woman that can outlast everyone else.
20:13So in three weeks, we're gonna have an eliminator gauntlet to determine the new champion.
20:20The rules are gonna be simple.
20:21Two competitors are gonna start.
20:23And every two minutes, another one will enter.
20:26Eliminations can occur at any time by pinfall, submission, or disqualification.
20:31There will be no shortcuts.
20:34At the end, we will have a new champion crown.
20:38Next week, we're gonna have a fatal four-way to determine the final competitor in the gauntlet.
20:45Nikita Lyons vs. Windy Chu vs. PJ Vassa vs. Laney Luck.
20:51The winner of that will enter last.
20:54Surviving the gauntlet will make you a champion.
20:58In addition, the contracts have been signed.
21:01New talent from across the United States and Europe will debut here in Evolve,
21:06including a showcase for brand new WWE ID talent in a triple threat match.
21:12So lace up your boots.
21:15Let's get to work.
21:19Your seat to history awaits at the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame.
21:25Honoring Stephanie McMahon, the phenomenal AJ Styles, Demolition, and more.
21:34A night like no other.
21:38A celebration in Las Vegas.
21:41Be there when icons become legends.
21:44The WWE 2026 Hall of Fame.
21:47Tickets on sale now.
21:56The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
22:00Here's introducing first, accompanied by Layla Diggs from Atlanta, Georgia.
22:07Mason Holiday!
22:09Wait, wait for it.
22:10Oh, this is the part coming up right here.
22:11Ready?
22:13Right there.
22:13That's the one I taught, Mason.
22:15That's who you dropped in?
22:16That little, the little like kiss blow, that was what we worked on, yeah.
22:20If all the things that they do, that's what you put the touch on?
22:22Yeah.
22:22I said, I'm happy to help you.
22:23This one little bit could go a long way, and I'm glad they implemented it.
22:27Well, we're certainly set for more action in the Evolve Women's Division.
22:30But speaking of the Women's Division, Peter, what a blockbuster announcement before the break by Foreman Thatcher.
22:35Absolutely.
22:35A gauntlet match to crown the next Evolve Women's Champion with four women battling next week in a fatal four
22:41-way for the all-important final entrance.
22:43What an incredible decision by Foreman Thatcher, and what a tremendous opportunity for the entire women's division.
22:49You gotta wonder what's gonna come down next week when we see who gets the inside track for that title
22:53opportunity.
22:53And her opponent from Inglewood, California, Callie Armstrong!
23:02And here comes the very first Evolve Women's Champion, and Peter, by the looks of things, by the vibes, Callie
23:09most definitely has gotten her groove back.
23:14Too strong Armstrong, kill a Callie, whatever you want to call our former champion, she is ready to go back
23:22to the top of the heat.
23:23I know she was frustrated that she never got the singles rematch with Kendall Gray.
23:27Maybe it'll happen another day on another brand, but for right now, she just wants to find her way back
23:33to championship goal.
23:34You, of course, have to wonder what Foreman Thatcher's thinking in relation to Callie Armstrong and potentially that opportunity at
23:40the Evolve Women's Championship.
23:43She has Mason Holliday in front of her right here, but Peter, take a look at Mason Holliday, and this
23:48is a star, someone that's up and coming, who's essentially been a part of Evolve since day one.
23:53Oh, yeah.
23:53Is she a true cornerstone of the Evolve Women's Division?
23:57She is a stalwart at this point, you know? She really has contributed week after week and continued to improve
24:03as well.
24:04Oh!
24:04Oh, man!
24:05And Callie coming hot out of the gates right now.
24:07But the question is, Blake, it's a loaded question, because as good as she's been, is she ready to be
24:13in this moment with a hungry Callie Armstrong?
24:17And, Peter, you talk about that fatal four-way match to determine the last spot in the Evolve Women's Gauntlet
24:22match as Callie Armstrong right now.
24:23Bam!
24:24Right in the corner on Mason Holliday.
24:26Callie Armstrong not a part of that four-way.
24:29You have to imagine she's not very happy.
24:31Did Timothy Thatcher make a mistake?
24:33Honestly, I think he may have.
24:35Callie Armstrong is someone who always deserves to be right there hovering around the title.
24:41She's our first champion, she defended that title well, and she's frankly one of the best and most talented wrestlers
24:46we have in Evolve.
24:47She has lost three in a row, though, and you have to wonder, is her record going the other direction
24:51maybe a factor in that decision by Foreman Thatcher?
24:53Has to be.
24:54As Mason Holliday, of course, a former track star, she's building that momentum right now.
24:57But Callie Armstrong, talking about locked in, Peter.
25:01Oh, yeah, she is focused.
25:02She hits that power slam.
25:03She's running her lanes.
25:04She's locked in.
25:05Bam!
25:06Just like that.
25:07A quick Callie connection.
25:09Could that be it already?
25:10And Callie Armstrong is all the way back.
25:15Here is your winner, Callie Armstrong!
25:20You asked me a question about whether or not Foreman Thatcher made a mistake by not including Callie Armstrong.
25:28Callie Armstrong answered the question.
25:30She answered the question.
25:32Unbelievable.
25:34Wow.
25:35Blinken, you missed it.
25:36Callie Armstrong, she's locked, she's focused, and she picks up a huge victory to get back on track.
25:42One, two, three.
25:46All gas, no brakes.
25:49Callie Armstrong.
25:49I'm looking for you, Thatcher.
25:51Where you at?
25:53Where Thatcher at?
25:55I'm looking for you, Thatcher.
25:58I'm looking for you, Thatcher.
26:00All gas, no brakes.
26:02Callie Armstrong is ready to get hers once again.
26:05But now let's take a look at the next evolution of Braxton Cole.
26:08All gas, no brakes.
26:10Callie Armstrong, baby, let's go.
26:15I guess the common riff-raff around here have been claiming that I, Braxton Cole, have
26:20never had to go through any difficulties to acquire what I have.
26:25Little do they know my hardships.
26:29Defrosting my Bentley on cold New Hampshire mornings.
26:32Only getting 100x on my crypto portfolio.
26:36Taking commercial flights to Cabo.
26:39Having last season's truffle oil.
26:42Yuck.
26:45Lobster too buttery.
26:47Filet mignon too thick.
26:49The tribulations that big brain Braxton Cole has had to go through would be insurmountable to most.
26:56Their feeble IQs can't comprehend that I did this the good old fashioned way.
27:00Through hard work.
27:02Ability.
27:03Perseverance.
27:05And a trust fund so big that it could overthrow a small country.
27:11Soon enough all of Evolve will see that generational wealth has made me a generational athlete.
27:18So I will accept no more false opinions and it is enough of the Braxton Cole slander else you all
27:24will be hearing from father's lawyer.
27:27Now leave me be.
27:32I can almost feel the arrogance coming from Braxton Cole.
27:44The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
27:48Introducing first from Coffeyville Kansas.
27:51Swing in at 180 pounds.
27:54Cappuccino Jones.
27:58Well Peter earlier today Cap had some words for his opponent.
28:02The pot is hot and you are not Brooks.
28:06Bro you be walking around here like you own the place.
28:09Like you are the boldest flavor.
28:12But despite your best efforts a few weeks back to put me on the shelf for good.
28:16I took you to the limit.
28:18With one arm tied behind my back.
28:20So tonight.
28:22Yeah it's personal.
28:23It's about time someone knocks your goofy ass off your high horse Brooks.
28:27And guess what.
28:28Here's the best part.
28:31I am that guy.
28:35Cappuccino.
28:36You made the biggest mistake of your life by calling me out.
28:40And now you pay for it.
28:42Courtesy of the bad man that hails from Alabama.
28:47Bam.
28:48Bam.
28:49Bam.
28:50Bam.
28:59And his opponent from Ranburn Alabama weighing in at 250 pounds.
29:07Brooks Jensen.
29:10Well Peter that's certainly an angry man from Alabama.
29:15Bam.
29:15Yeah you said it.
29:16This is a matchup I have been thinking about now for a minute.
29:20Just such a clash of styles between Cappuccino Jones and Brooks Jensen.
29:24But two guys who in my opinion are worthy of being in championship conversation here on Evolve.
29:31Obviously Cappuccino Jones had a crack at Jackson Drake.
29:35Indeed.
29:35It did not work out but I absolutely believe he could find his way back as number one contender to
29:42Aaron Rourke's title.
29:43Cappuccino Jones headline succession two.
29:46Brooks Jensen competed in both of the first two succession events.
29:49And things have gotten more personal in a hurry between these two.
29:52But more importantly both men need to get back in the win column here on Evolve.
30:00Cappuccino able to gain his bearings right there as Jones certainly looking to amp up the impression right here.
30:06But the evolution of Cappuccino Jones has been something to study as you see the ups and the athletics of
30:11young Cap.
30:15Cappuccino Jones rolling.
30:16Brooks Jensen trying to get back in this matchup here on Evolve.
30:22This April, live from Las Vegas.
30:27The best in the world, CM Punk.
30:30I'm the champ and I call the shots.
30:32Versus the original Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns.
30:36Two of the biggest stars for the World Heavyweight Championship.
30:40Greatest demands an answer.
30:43You will acknowledge me.
30:48WrestleMania.
30:57Back in action here on Evolve.
30:59Blake Howard, Peter Rosenberg and Peter all throughout the break.
31:01We saw a whole new level to Cappuccino Jones.
31:04Oh yeah, absolutely.
31:05This again, I was trying to say this earlier.
31:07Cappuccino Jones has found a new level, a new speed, if you will.
31:11He has gotten more and more edgy as time has gone off.
31:15Well, taking a look at that loss to Jackson Drake at Succession 2 for the Evolve Championship as Cappuccino starting
31:20to dial it up right here.
31:22Goes for that baseball slide and look at the resourcefulness here at Brooks Jensen.
31:25Yeah, this is a move Brooks Jensen loves to employ when he can.
31:28Oh, that does not look fun.
31:29Look at the beatdown.
31:30Look at the pause of Brooks Jensen.
31:33As Jensen unloading right here and really ever since losing to Harlem Lewis at Succession, Brooks Jensen becoming more and
31:38more unhinged.
31:40Brooks Jensen is like an 80's movie villain.
31:45Like he's just someone who always has a bad attitude and just punches and bunches.
31:51The man just brings it every time out.
31:57Going back to Cappuccino Jones a bit, Peter.
31:59We talked about that loss to Jackson Drake.
32:01Do those trials and tribulations set Cappuccino Jones up for future success?
32:04I think so.
32:05I mean, the fact of the matter is, in this business, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
32:10Oh, watch out.
32:11Oh, you know what?
32:12I may take it better.
32:13As Jensen laying waste to Cappuccino Jones, knocking him all the way from the top to the floor.
32:19I got news for you.
32:21That is exactly why I choose to sit with you ringside rather than compete anymore.
32:27Anymore.
32:28Well, two matches.
32:29In your championship arena, I forgot.
32:31But Brooks Jensen here laying, laying him in right now to Cappuccino Jones.
32:34Look at the ill intention on every one of those punches, those clubbing blows from Brooks Jensen.
32:41And we talk about the evolution of stars.
32:43They can really see him on the ground level here in Evolve, beginning from day one all the way to
32:47their evolution of potentially WrestleMania.
32:49Cappuccino Jones, someone who obviously we've seen changes in him.
32:52But Brooks Jensen, ever since coming to Wednesday nights, a whole new superstar.
32:57Yeah, no, he is an animal 100%.
32:59I got to tell you, though, as much as he scares me, Brooks Jensen, I love watching the guy.
33:04He is a complete and total throwback.
33:07We want to talk about a student of the game.
33:08Not many really match Brooks Jensen.
33:11We saw Cappuccino Jones a week ago talk about it.
33:1380s, 90s, 2000s today.
33:15Brooks Jensen, that long library catalog.
33:18Watch out.
33:19Only two.
33:20I mean, you take a look at his social media, constantly studying film, always preparing to add layers to his
33:24offensive repertoire.
33:26Yeah, no, a guy who clearly pays attention, has seen what the greats have done before him, and you can
33:31see it in his arsenal in the ring.
33:33And, of course, can't discount a second-generation superstar in his own right.
33:36Absolutely.
33:37As Cappuccino Jones' lifeless body dumped to the floor right here.
33:41At some point, referee Joey Gonzalez might need to utilize his discretion right here because Brooks Jensen really unloading on
33:47Cappuccino Jones.
33:48I guarantee there's more coming right now.
33:50Look at that.
33:51He knows he has five seconds to break.
33:53Once again.
33:55Who else does what he just did?
33:57I don't know that I've ever seen anyone do exactly what Brooks Jensen just did.
34:01Pushing Cappuccino Jones, sort of throat and chest first into the bottom road, and then a European uppercut to the
34:07back.
34:08Continuing to stay resourceful right here as Brooks Jensen laying it in.
34:13And we know he, of course, wants championship opportunity here at Evolve.
34:16That's his main goal for being here, and we know the champion is coming up.
34:20As right now, Brooks Jensen now.
34:22Look at his counter.
34:22What do you say, Capp?
34:23Yeah.
34:25And Jensen.
34:27Oh, goodness gracious.
34:28Doing more damage there to Cappuccino Jones.
34:32Well, this is where we need to see Cappuccino Jones.
34:35Oh!
34:36This is where we need to see him dig deep and find that fifth or sixth gear we were talking
34:42about.
34:42And Peter, as we're getting into the deeper waters of this matchup, you can really see how this one's gotten
34:46even more and more personal.
34:47Cocky cover right there.
34:48Cappuccino kicks out at one.
34:51No, this is a tough spot for Cappuccino Jones.
34:55From a physicality standpoint, he may just be a little bit outmatched by the strength of Brooks Jensen.
35:01Certainly all the heart and determination in the world calling out Brooks Jensen a week ago.
35:05Oh, he doesn't run from anything.
35:06That's for sure.
35:07That is Cappuccino Jones.
35:08But that can get you in trouble.
35:09As the full Nelson applied, you see those fingers interlocked behind the head of Cappuccino Jones.
35:15As Cappuccino bleeding from the mouth right now, leaving it all in the ring right here.
35:19I'm trying to think of the last time I saw a wrestler come along.
35:23You get introduced to them as a tag talent and then immediately realize there's much more.
35:28There's a whole other superstar as a singles competitor.
35:31That's what we've seen with Cappuccino Jones.
35:32I mean, you take a look at NXT, a superstar like Dion Lennox, former Tag Team Champion in Dark State.
35:37Now broke out as a part of the Iron Survivor tournament a couple of months back.
35:40But you see that evolution whether it's Monday Night Raw, Friday Night SmackDown, NXT.
35:44Hey, Thatcher.
35:45I hope you're watching this.
35:48And you see right there Brooks Jensen calling out to Foreman Thatcher.
35:51Jensen feels he is the number one contender for that Evolved Championship.
35:54It is a completely reasonable take from Brooks Jensen.
35:56But I got news for you.
35:57If you want that to be fully valid, you got to beat Cappuccino Jones tonight.
36:02As Cappuccino now dunks underneath.
36:04Look at Cap.
36:05Oh!
36:05Goodness.
36:06And Jensen with a big collision on that middle rope.
36:09Oh, that might have knocked him out.
36:10That might have been the opening Cappuccino was looking for.
36:14Cap now digging deep, sensing an opening.
36:17Oh, boom!
36:18The pot really starting to get hot here and evolve.
36:22As Cappuccino Jones from the apron back in.
36:24Oh, there's that elbow.
36:26I love this offense from Cappuccino Jones.
36:28And as much as I talked about the strength of Brooks Jensen,
36:31please don't sleep on the strength and athletic ability of Cappuccino,
36:35who got caught there in the bottom rope.
36:36Let's see what Jensen can do.
36:37Cappuccino in the corner.
36:40Explodes with the elbow.
36:42Nice back elbow there from Cappuccino.
36:44No time to think here, man.
36:46You got to follow up right away.
36:47What else you got?
36:48And Peter, what a satisfying victory this would be for Cappuccino Jones.
36:51after failing to win championships.
36:53Might have been going for the decaffeinator right there.
36:55As Jensen, oh!
36:57Another back elbow from Cappuccino.
36:59Feeling the offense again from Cap.
37:02You think he's thinking froggy brew?
37:04No, he's thinking pitfall.
37:05Here we go.
37:05Cover.
37:06And Jensen once again hangs on.
37:11And Brooks trying to wake himself up.
37:13I really think when he hit that middle rope and then slammed face-first into the mat,
37:17that took a piece out of Brooks Jensen.
37:20Oh.
37:21Going for it again with Cappuccino.
37:22Nice counter here by Jensen.
37:24And the forearm shivers.
37:25This one going back and forth here right in the center of the ring, Peter.
37:28Oh, man.
37:29The intensity ramping up as Cappuccino starting to pepper Jensen.
37:34And those knees are starting to get wobbly.
37:36Both of these guys starting to wobble a bit.
37:40Big connection with the super kick as Cappuccino dialing it up right now.
37:45Uh-oh.
37:46Can one of these guys dig deep enough?
37:48Look at that!
37:49Jensen over the top all the way to the floor.
37:51The momentum sends both stars all the way to the floor here.
37:55That was a long way down for a big man in Brooks Jensen.
38:00Both of them want to win by either pinfall or submission.
38:02They're trading blows on the outside here.
38:04Once again, referee Joey Gonzalez.
38:06Oh!
38:06Well, what?
38:07Both of them pushed away Joey Gonzalez.
38:08And that's going to be enough.
38:10He's throwing this one out as the official.
38:13Well, it seemed like Jensen and Cappuccino.
38:16As Jensen connects with the ring post, the referees are out.
38:20Both competitors have been disqualified.
38:23Therefore, this match has been ruled a no contest.
38:27Well, you just heard the official ruling from our ring announcer, Mike Rowe.
38:31And right on cue, Brooks Jensen strikes.
38:34Blasting Cappuccino Jones with that infamous bullrope and cowbell.
38:37Jensen came out of nowhere with that cowbell.
38:39We didn't even get that.
38:41That had to be part of the plan from the start.
38:47As Jensen makes the connection.
38:50Peter, if this one was personal before, things just escalated to another level.
38:54That's right.
38:55That's right.
38:58That's right.
38:59On Saturday, May 9th, after the biggest weekend in WWE.
39:03What happens at WrestleMania doesn't stay there.
39:07Sweet, sweet revenge.
39:10It follows you.
39:11And in Tampa, it hits back.
39:15All scores are settled.
39:18It's personal.
39:20It's backlash.
39:31Welcome back to WWE Evolve.
39:33And get ready for next Wednesday.
39:35As we're introduced to brand new faces stepping into the spotlight.
39:39New prospects ready to make their mark.
39:41And we can't wait to watch their evolution unfold.
39:43Each and every Wednesday night.
39:45Here on Tuesday.
39:51Hey, I heard you're the new sheriff in town.
39:53Well, it's foreman, really.
39:55I've been gone one week.
39:56Now all of a sudden Kendall gone and she ain't champion no more.
39:59I was supposed to beat her to become Evolve champion.
40:03Now that won't be able to happen.
40:08With all due respect, Miss Armstrong, I believe you have the wrong attitude about this.
40:14Evolve is where rivalries start.
40:17Your goal should be move up to NXT, where you'll eventually run into Kendall again.
40:22But right now, you probably should refocus on something you really want.
40:27That's Evolve's women's title, isn't it?
40:29I am the next champion.
40:32Okay.
40:33The whole Evolve women's division probably feels the same.
40:36They're all hungry.
40:36Not like me.
40:38Okay, okay.
40:41You know what?
40:42I'll let you prove it.
40:44I'll officially add you to the Fatal 4-Way match.
40:47It's now a Fatal 5-Way match.
40:49If you win that, you get the last spot in the Lemonade Gauntlet.
40:52That's a bit.
40:55All right.
40:58All right.
41:06Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the new Evolve champion Aaron Rourke.
41:23KONIEC!
41:24Peter Rosenberg, history was made.
41:27Aaron Rourke upended Jackson Drake,
41:29ending his near 300-day reign as Evolve Champion.
41:32And now it's a new era on Wednesday nights.
41:34No one deserved the opportunity more than Aaron Rourke,
41:39and he proved it by taking advantage of that opportunity
41:42and becoming your new Evolve Champion.
41:49Certainly an incredible moment knocking off Jackson Drake,
41:52but Aaron Rourke, he's locked in, he's focused,
41:54and he has a huge target on his back.
41:57Absolutely right.
42:06Guys, you know, it's crazy to me to be out here
42:09standing in front of all of you as your new Evolve Champion.
42:15KONIEC! KONIEC! KONIEC! KONIEC! KONIEC! KONIEC!
42:21KONIEC! KONIEC! KONIEC! KONIEC! KONIEC!
42:23KONIEC! KONIEC! KONIEC! KONIEC!
42:23You all know me as this confident dime piece
42:26who isn't afraid to be himself,
42:28but I remember a time when I wasn't so confident,
42:33when I wasn't the dime piece.
42:35I remember being that kid who was made fun of
42:38and ridiculed and teased
42:39because I just wanted to bring my action figures to school
42:42because I didn't feel like playing football.
42:45Oh, geez.
42:47And you know, the words these people threw at me
42:51and the words they said to me, they were mean.
42:54They were venomous.
42:55And to be honest with everyone here,
42:57they just, they made me hate who I was.
43:03Yeah.
43:05I know.
43:07But this wrestling has always been my escape.
43:12This is everything I wanted to do since I was five years old,
43:17to be like the heroes I saw on my screen.
43:21One of those being, I think you may know him,
43:25the legendary Ric Flair,
43:29who inspired me to dress in this robe
43:32because he was never apologetic for who he was.
43:38And without doing him some disrespect,
43:40he would style and profile.
43:44Woo!
43:46That was a good one, right?
43:48And of course, we can't leave out my favorite wrestler,
43:52his daughter, the Queen,
43:54the 14-time Women's Champion, Charlotte Flair.
44:02Her elegance, the way she carries herself,
44:05her passion for this business
44:07is something we should all be inspired by,
44:09and it inspires me, truly.
44:12So, hey, Queen.
44:14I know you got 14 titles,
44:16but I just got on board with one myself.
44:19Woo!
44:21And I'll be chasing your titles my entire career
44:24because I have the confidence to do that.
44:29And I got that confidence because I earned it,
44:33despite what people have said to me my entire career.
44:38You could never do this.
44:41Woo!
44:42You really think you could be in the ring
44:45with some of the greatest stars of all time?
44:47Someone like you can't be in the ring
44:50because you're just too different.
44:52Yes, you can!
44:55Yes, you can!
44:56Yes, you can!
44:57Yes, you can!
44:58Yes, you can!
44:59Yeah, so...
45:01Instead of trying to fit into a mold,
45:05I decided to break it and make my own.
45:14Because as champion, I want to set the example.
45:19I want to show people,
45:21it does not matter who you are,
45:23where you come from,
45:24how old you are,
45:25whatever walk of life you have walked,
45:28you can be successful.
45:30That's right!
45:32I want people to break away from limitations
45:35because I'm the proof that you can be you and be successful,
45:40so please, if you take anything away from this,
45:42don't be anyone else but yourself
45:45because you are good enough and you are great.
45:54Clock that.
45:58As champion, I want to be like the heroes I watched on my screen growing up.
46:05I want everyone here and watching at home to see this.
46:09Take a gander, look at the material.
46:12And I want them to say,
46:14he's different,
46:15he's outlandish,
46:17he's charismatic,
46:18but damn, that's why we love him.
46:23Because being unapologetic
46:25has what's gotten me here.
46:28To the ID program,
46:30to Evolve,
46:31and to winning this title.
46:38And to everyone here and watching at home on Tubi,
46:42I have to tell you,
46:43from the bottom of my heart,
46:45your love and support
46:47has meant the most to me
46:49my entire time here.
46:51Truly.
46:52You didn't have to love me,
46:53you didn't have to cheer for me,
46:54but you did.
46:56And I can't thank you guys enough, really.
46:59From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
47:03I love you guys,
47:04and I'm honored.
47:05No,
47:06I'm privileged to be your champion.
47:21I love that.
47:23It is a new era here at Evolve.
47:26So everyone,
47:27please sit back and enjoy the show.
47:29that is the Dime Piece,
47:30your new Evolve champion,
47:33Aaron Rourke.
47:35Clock that, baby.
47:39Well, Peter, we spoke on it last week.
47:41What a magical moment
47:42for the new Evolve champion.
47:44Absolutely, Aaron Rourke.
47:46You know the charisma the Dime Piece has,
47:48but it's not only that.
47:49It's not the swag.
47:50It's not the robe.
47:51It's how he put it down in the ring
47:53to earn that title.
47:54Now we know the target on Wednesday nights
47:57resides in Sparkle City, South Carolina.
48:08Soak it all in, buddy.
48:10Enjoy that moment in the spotlight while you got it,
48:12because I'm gonna make sure that it doesn't last long.
48:16that title will be mine.
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