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00:07Then, now, forever, together.
00:32Yeah, I know the opportunity I got tonight.
00:35You see, at just 23 years old, I made Starboy one of the biggest names on the indies.
00:41And all my hard work, it's led me to WWE ID, it's led me to Evolve, and this is where
00:48I
00:48take my first steps to becoming a superstar at NXT, Raw, SmackDown.
00:55And one day, you'll see me at WrestleMania.
00:58But timing is of the essence.
01:01And I think it's about time that the Denim Dragon takes over Evolve.
01:06Because when the straps come down, the dragon comes...
01:12What's up now, huh?
01:13Yeah, what's up now, huh?
01:15What's up?
01:15You're looking for us, you found us.
01:17Yeah, we're right here.
01:17We're right here.
01:19Yeah, we're right here.
01:19Yeah, Luka, this is our kind of rave, buddy.
01:22Yeah, you're hunting around here, Tate.
01:24Yeah.
01:24We do.
01:24Go kick rocks, that's what I think about you.
01:26Huh?
01:27Mad guy, sad guy.
01:27Hey, that'll cool his ass off.
01:30Let's go.
01:46Let's go.
01:52Well, Peter, it's another huge Wednesday night filled with debuts, but now a major tag-team
01:57showdown is in jeopardy.
01:58It's always something with these guys, Blake Howard.
02:02And yes, another great match, now in jeopardy.
02:06The following contest is set for a windfall.
02:09Introducing first, from Dorset, England, weighing 235 pounds, Tristan Angel.
02:18Well, Peter, on the cusp of two highly anticipated debuts here on Wednesday night, but now, let's
02:23hear from the Englishman.
02:26Rejoice.
02:28Mr. England is officially gracing Evolve with his presence.
02:36Tristan Angel, the most handsome man you have ever had the honor of laying your eyes upon,
02:44has arrived.
02:47Point the confidence from Tristan Angel.
02:49Yeah, he's not making any friends here in the Evolve universe right out of the gate.
02:53Ow, ow, ow!
02:59Aye, ow!
03:01His opponent, from Madrid, response, weight 205 pounds, Romeo Moreno!
03:09Zwyczaj to polega!
03:11W tym momencie, w którym jest najważniejsze,
03:12w którym już słyszałem,
03:14ale z L3-Styler.
03:19Romel Moreno jest z artystami.
03:22I Evolve,
03:23to jest ma canvas.
03:24Zobacz, że mam krecie.
03:27Czemu, że mam krecie
03:29momenty, mam krecie
03:31oportunistyczne, mam krecie
03:33my legacy.
03:34Wtedy,
03:35Si...
03:37Se...
03:38Fue.
04:05Tristan Angels, Romeo Moreno.
04:06We've already seen them in the VIP section.
04:08Now looking to both to establish their first victory
04:10here on Wednesday nights.
04:11Yeah, listen.
04:12We're still a couple months away from the World Cup
04:14hitting United States soil,
04:16but we got a classic European matchup right here.
04:20Tristan Angels came out with a lot of confidence,
04:22as you pointed out.
04:23Peter, we heard from him at the top there,
04:24calling himself the most beautiful man we've ever seen.
04:27Listen, he's a good-looking man.
04:28There's no question about that.
04:30He's most beautiful.
04:31I mean, I sit next to Blake Howard over here.
04:33Well, he is a former Mr. England,
04:35and now he can certainly look at it,
04:36become one of the possibly the best wrestlers
04:38ever produced out of Europe.
04:41That is a lofty history.
04:42There's a big ball up.
04:44Angels tries a quick one.
04:45Lofty history, of course, from England.
04:48I'm sure Sir William Regal would have something to say
04:50about whether or not Tristan Angels could be the best ever
04:53from the UK.
04:53Oh!
04:54As you see that disrespectful slap.
04:56As Tristan Angels trying to get a leg up here
04:57on Romeo Moreno.
04:58Of course, we saw Moreno at the top there.
05:00Those unique movements, Peter,
05:02very well could set him apart from the competition.
05:05Yeah, absolutely.
05:05From the second the guy walks through the curtain,
05:07you can see Romeo Moreno just has something different.
05:10There you go.
05:10A little slap back at Angels from Romeo.
05:13You see the ups there.
05:15These two top prospects here looking to make a name
05:16for themselves.
05:17Of course, Aaron Roark.
05:18The man right now in the men's division on Evolve
05:21as Romeo Moreno connects with a big drop kick now.
05:24As Tristan Angels in the corner,
05:25both of these guys really looking to establish themselves here
05:27under the WWE umbrella here on Evolve.
05:29and we always talk about it, Peter.
05:31Evolve the place where the superstars begin
05:33and you never know how high that ceiling can be.
05:35And there you go,
05:36seeing some of the unique styles from Romeo Moreno
05:39that into a cover only gets one.
05:41That carry and then the strength from young Romeo Moreno.
05:46And this is what I love.
05:47We have so many different reasons to watch Evolve.
05:49You saw the emergence of all the stars now taking over NXT.
05:52But now you're seeing guys from Spain, from England.
05:55We're gonna meet so many different people
05:56from all over the world right here on Evolve.
05:59This one's setting the table for a major night here on Evolve.
06:01Of course, Peter, before we get out of here,
06:03we know we will see a huge Evolve Championship matchup.
06:06Aaron Roark putting that title on the line for the first time
06:10as Tristan Angels right now throws that forearm
06:12right into that lower lumbar region.
06:14And you see Angels amping up the aggression right here.
06:17Only gets two.
06:18Yeah, Aaron Roark tonight in our main event.
06:20He's gonna find out how different it feels
06:24to be holding that title when he has to deal with Starboy.
06:26It's Angels unloading right here on Romeo Moreno.
06:29Speaking of unloading, Peter,
06:30of course we saw Harley Riggins and Cam Hendricks up to it again.
06:33We're gonna try to get an update from Foreman Thatcher
06:35on that tag team matchup scheduled here tonight.
06:37Well, here's the thing.
06:39The challenge I think Foreman Thatcher has.
06:41How long do you let these guys continue to run roughshod over all of Evolve?
06:45That's a great question.
06:46Angels with the vertical suplex up and over into the cover.
06:49Only gets two right there.
06:50It's not easy.
06:51It's not easy.
06:52You come in here and you have to figure out
06:53how to discipline people the right way.
06:55You want to make sure you're able to have matches.
06:57You don't want to be disrespected.
06:59And then Thatcher right now risk being disrespected by these guys.
07:05Tilt-a-whirl backbreaker here to the top.
07:07Shoulders are down.
07:09You already said it.
07:10The guy obviously looks like a million bucks.
07:12He's got a lot of charisma.
07:13But so far what I'm seeing here is a little bit more grit and toughness that meets the eye with
07:18Tristan Angels.
07:19Not just the good look.
07:21These two coming in to evolve together.
07:23Both Europeans certainly look to be compared against each other probably as their careers go on.
07:27But Tristan Angels sends Romeo Moreno in.
07:30Of course Romeo Moreno has that fusion of styles, that catch wrestling, that amateur style.
07:34Spend time in dojos in Japan.
07:36Yeah, absolutely.
07:37And listen, Romeo Moreno no joke physically as well.
07:406'3", about 180.
07:42Trying to create some separation right here.
07:44We talked about those unique movements.
07:46Treating the canvas like his art.
07:47Here we go.
07:48Moreno continuing to move right now.
07:50And Romeo from the outside.
07:54Big step up in Seguri.
07:56Now Peter.
07:57He looks to come right back in.
07:59Oh, and Angels.
08:01Pushes him right off the apron.
08:02These two superstars going back and forth.
08:04Who's gonna pick up their first win?
08:06Here on Evolve.
08:11On Saturday, May 9th.
08:13After the biggest weekend in WWE.
08:15What happens at WrestleMania.
08:18Doesn't stay there.
08:19Sweet, sweet revenge.
08:22It follows you.
08:23And in Tampa.
08:25It hits back.
08:28All scores are settled.
08:30It's personal.
08:32It's backlash.
08:42Back in action here on Evolve.
08:43Blake Howard.
08:44Peter Rosenberg.
08:45Opening contest right now.
08:46Looking to set the table for a huge night.
08:48With a championship matchup.
08:51Absolutely.
08:53The championship on the line.
08:55Aaron Rourke.
08:56Starboy Chaz Hall.
08:57Looking forward to that.
08:58But right now, these two youngsters from Europe.
09:00Giving us a treat.
09:04As Angels and Moreno here going back and forth right now.
09:07Looking at Romeo Moreno.
09:08Looking to pop up right there into the big drop kick.
09:11Moreno looks up to SmackDown superstar Axiom fellow Spaniard.
09:14As someone who really models his career after.
09:16Of course, Axiom from a two-time NXT Tag Team Champion.
09:18Certainly be a great path to follow for the young Romeo Moreno.
09:21Absolutely.
09:22You can only hope to do the work that Axiom has done.
09:25Been crushing it on SmackDown, of course.
09:28As you see now, Romeo's seeing.
09:30I like seeing if these guys have another gear.
09:32That's what Romeo's been showing me the last minute of his career.
09:35The hip-lock takeover right to the outside.
09:37Moreno.
09:37He looks to fly.
09:39Oh, Freestyler!
09:40Right through the air!
09:43And Peter, we talked about his innovative approach.
09:45That very interesting level of offense from Romeo Moreno.
09:48It's on full display here tonight on Tubi.
09:50Springboard cross body off the top rope to the outside from Romeo.
09:55You mentioned it being WrestleMania season.
09:57Romeo Moreno turning it up a couple notches here.
10:00Missile drop kick into the cover.
10:02Hooks the outside leg.
10:03And referee Felix Fernandez says only two.
10:06I just don't think you can overstate how important it is
10:09to get a win your first time out, Blake Howard.
10:12Indeed.
10:12Certainly looking to move up the ranks.
10:14We already saw Aaron Roark now establishing himself
10:16as the Evolve Champion.
10:17And looking at the contenders right now.
10:19Foreman Thatcher has a lot to work with.
10:21A win certainly separates your soul from the competition.
10:23And I love for the Foreman, him sort of bringing his own identity to Evolve.
10:28You know?
10:29Oh, here we go.
10:29Inside Cradle.
10:30Angels looking to catch him.
10:31Bringing a couple of gritty Europeans like these two over here.
10:35Very much sort of in the image of Thatcher in his own way.
10:38Maybe not quite as good looking as these two.
10:40But you get the idea.
10:41On a roll here by Angels.
10:42Oh, and look at him just spin things around.
10:45And Tristan Angels locking in that half crab right in the center of the ring.
10:49That's veteran stuff for a young man.
10:51Right in the middle of the ring like you said, Blake.
10:53Only been competing about three years inside the ring right now is Tristan Angels.
10:56But he's found himself here to Evolve under the WWE umbrella.
11:01And again, Peter, we're talking about how important these wins are.
11:03Angels looking to establish himself right now.
11:05Well, just think about how you feel if you walk away with a win.
11:07And Moreno with a counter.
11:09Rolls right through.
11:10Oh!
11:11And a suplex by Moreno.
11:13Into the cover.
11:15Oh!
11:15And Angels hangs on.
11:16Oh, Romeo Moreno thought he had it locked up right there.
11:19That's for sure.
11:20But a little bit of a determination.
11:23Seeing a little bit of the guts of Tristan Angels.
11:25We're going back and forth right here.
11:27What an incredible opening contest.
11:28What an incredible first match for both of these young stars on Evolve here.
11:33Huge opportunity to try to throw themselves into the men's title picture if they can.
11:39Everyone with their eyes on Aaron Roark, who we'll see in our main event tonight.
11:42And of course, we saw a huge opportunity gained by Chas Starboy Hall to get that opportunity in that title
11:48match.
11:48And now these two going back and forth right here.
11:51Moreno creates that separation.
11:53Oh!
11:53Goes for the big strike.
11:55Oh!
11:56Goodness gracious!
11:57And Angels pulling Moreno right off the apron into the ring steps.
12:00That sounded horrible.
12:02That's certainly one way to open things up.
12:06And Angels in position.
12:08Oh!
12:09And drives that knee right to the back of the head of Moreno.
12:12He's out.
12:13And Tristan Angels has arrived in Evolve.
12:15Here's your winner, Tristan Angels!
12:20A defining victory for Tristan Angels in his Evolve debut.
12:24What, do you have a name for that yet?
12:25What the hell was that, Blake?
12:28I'll call this his version of the curb stop right there.
12:30But, Peter, this was incredible action from bell to bell.
12:33Absolutely.
12:34Let's take a look back.
12:35These two Europeans flashing in their Evolve debut.
12:39Romeo Moreno with momentum early on.
12:42Going to the air multiple times.
12:43But it's Tristan Angels who turns the tide and secures a massive first victory here on Tubi.
12:52Taking that inside track here over Romeo Moreno.
12:56It's Tristan Angels with the victory right here.
12:59Once again, a defining debut for Tristan Angels as earlier some of the ID talent got more familiar with each
13:06other.
13:07Yo, I'm feeling good right now.
13:08Yo, what's your box jump looking like?
13:11You really want to know?
13:12Yeah.
13:12It's 45 inches.
13:1345 inches?
13:14Look at the size of these two studs.
13:17You two are built like absolute machines.
13:20And in this business, looking the part, that's basically half the battle.
13:23And you guys are now repping WWE ID, so you want to take things to the next level.
13:29He's got a point.
13:29Looking like a million bucks is one thing, but staying in mint condition, no competition, that's a whole different game.
13:35Okay, okay.
13:36You guys are the fresh meat.
13:39And it's gone!
13:41Likes what he sees.
13:43So how about we hit the gym, chest day best day, what do you say?
13:47Wise words from the OG ID? I'm down, are you down?
13:50Bro, I'm down.
13:51Yo, let's go hit some bench, bro. How about that?
13:53Matter of fact, how much do you bench?
13:56Let's go find out. You ready?
13:57Alright, enough of that. Chest day best day, let's go.
14:00I'm more of a blood flow type guy.
14:02Peter, you ready for that gun show?
14:03Ladies and gentlemen, the WWE ID program has grown exponentially.
14:09And tonight is no exception to the rule.
14:11Because right now, I am joined in this ring by the four newest signees to WWE ID.
14:23Now, not only is it a big night for these ladies, because they're part of the ID program,
14:27but in just a few moments, they have a massive opportunity.
14:31Because they will face each other in a fatal four-way match.
14:38And the stakes get higher because the winner of that fatal four-way match will go on to next week's
14:43gauntlet eliminator match,
14:45where we will crown a new WWE Evolve Women's Champion.
14:55I need luck looking on.
14:56But without further ado, let's meet our new assignee, starting off with Gianna Capri.
15:05Thanks, Byron.
15:07My years and years of hard work training at Flatbacks Wrestling School has prepared me for this very moment.
15:14Not only that, but my time at Shine Women's Wrestling and overseas in Japan has given me that extra sauce
15:21that I really need.
15:24to stand out and succeed here in a bomb.
15:29Everyone wants to see a Gianna Capri's table.
15:33Until I flip it.
15:38A lot of confidence from Gianna.
15:40All right.
15:41Next is someone who's very familiar with the WWE Performance Center.
15:46Please welcome back, Sloane Jacobs.
15:52Finally, finally, finally back.
15:58And ready to resurface right where I belong.
16:03In the Evolve Women's Championship picture.
16:07I have trained at the Worldwide Dojo.
16:10I've made waves at Create-A-Pro.
16:12At Wrestling Open,
16:13I have waited three long years for my redemption.
16:20And tonight,
16:23all these girls will sink beneath me.
16:29Mmm.
16:31Threatening words. Threatening words.
16:33Well, embarking on her new path.
16:37Veronica Haven, tell us a little bit about yourself.
16:42When the light shut me out since City lit the way.
16:46I, Veronica Haven, was lucky enough to be able to train at Future Stars of Wrestling in Las Vegas, Nevada.
16:53Where I was able to channel my ruthless aggression into the art of pro wrestling.
16:59So I want to thank FSW.
17:02But I also want to thank Arizona Wrestling Federation for giving me my start.
17:06And for Duke City Championship Wrestling.
17:09For seeing me as the outcast that I am.
17:12And loving me anyways.
17:14It's time to show Evolve why this fallen angel was chosen to be the newest WWE ID prospect.
17:25Last but certainly not least, she's been known to refer to herself as the main character.
17:33Please welcome Anya Rune.
17:39This anime girl comes from straight out of a manga panel.
17:44And thanks to Shine Women's Wrestling, I have officially been noticed.
17:51I trained at the Star Lab in South Carolina and became their first female graduate.
17:58And now, the main character of everyone's favorite anime, Anya Rune, is here in Evolve.
18:08And soon, all of you will have no choice but to notice me.
18:18A lot of focus and a lot of determination, ladies.
18:21Thank you so much.
18:22The best of luck to you all in your Fatal 4-Way match.
18:25And the opportunity to be coming.
18:29Uh oh, talk about an interruption.
18:32There's an issue to be gotten, I think.
18:34Cut the music, cut the music.
18:39The only thing I see in the ring are my future victims.
18:42And y'all better be careful what you ask for.
18:45Cause if you do make it to the Gauntlet Eliminator, just know, I'm the last one in.
18:50Come get your issue.
18:55Well, some strong words from the final entrant next week.
18:58To determine the next Evolve Women's Champion.
19:01We know that championship opportunity awaits next week.
19:03But up next, a spot in that Gauntlet Eliminator from one of these ID talents.
19:07Hey, now they're about to scare me and he's like me, right?
19:11Your seat to history awaits.
19:14At the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame.
19:17Honoring Stephanie McMahon.
19:20The phenomenal AJ Styles.
19:23Demolition.
19:24Dennis Rodman.
19:26Psycho Sid.
19:27Bad News Brown.
19:29A night like no other than Las Vegas.
19:32Be there when icons become legends.
19:36The WWE 2026 Hall of Fame.
19:39Tickets on sale now.
19:52Oh!
19:53Evolve Foreman here, Timothy Thatcher.
19:56Evolve's been changing over the past few weeks.
19:59I mean, look at me.
20:00He'll wear a college shirt.
20:02And every morning I wake up,
20:04put the old hard hat on,
20:06and I get to work.
20:07Trying to make Evolve the best show that it can be.
20:11We got a brand new Evolve champion in Erin Rourke.
20:14And there's a lot of women gunning for the title that Kendall vacated
20:17after a big defense with Tyra Mae Steele.
20:21And Tyra, Tyra, what a go from her.
20:25She just barely missed out of winning that championship.
20:28In fact, you know what?
20:33Yeah, let's do it.
20:34Let's put her in the gauntlet.
20:35She can be the seventh participant.
20:37And I think I need to make a phone call so we can make it lucky number eight.
20:42Hmm?
20:43Let's see, what else was there in...
20:45Oh!
20:47Unfortunately, Tate Wilder and Luca Crucifino will not be able to compete tonight.
20:54Cam Hendrix and Harley Riggins repeatedly attacking people backstage.
20:59I don't understand.
21:01Is it because of fear?
21:03Is it because of jealousy?
21:05In any event, I could suspend them.
21:08Because it needs to stop.
21:10I could suspend them.
21:14But I don't think Tate and Luca will want that.
21:17They'll want their match.
21:18So, when they're medically cleared, that match will be back on.
21:23Okay?
21:24Let's see.
21:25I think that's all I had to say.
21:27I think that's good.
21:29I think that's what it is.
21:31Oh, yeah!
21:32Get to work!
21:35Well, Peter, the foreman really shaking things up.
21:38Foreman's got his hands full.
21:39But, man, he is an authority figure for everyone here with a true sense of what's right.
21:47That's what we need to hear in Evolve.
21:48A big addition to that Gauntlet Eliminator next week with Tyra Mae Steele.
21:51We know number seven's gonna come with the winner of this out of these ID talents.
21:55But the big question is, Peter, who will number eight be?
21:58Who's Foreman Thatcher giving a call to?
22:00Well, let me ask a question.
22:00Why are we hugging up top?
22:01Can we, we got, these girls gotta know a championship could be on the line, an opportunity, a title.
22:05Oh!
22:06Certainly a lot of mutual respect here between these four ID talents.
22:09But you see Sloane Jacobs and Gianna Capri looking to team together right now as Veronica Haven and Anya Roon.
22:16Well, listen, they are more than welcome to team up right now.
22:19But in the end, only one will move on to that Gauntlet Eliminator.
22:24Certainly a huge opportunity for all four stars right now.
22:26Looking to move up the ranks, looking to become a champion here in Evolve.
22:32As you see right now, Veronica Haven, she's going all the way up top.
22:35And takes out Capri and Jacobs with a crossbody.
22:38My question I have, Blake, in situations like this is always, who has the most pressure?
22:43Is it the least experienced or is it potentially Sloane, who has the most experience but feels like she's getting
22:49another chance at redemption?
22:51Well, we certainly heard from all four prospects before this matchup began.
22:54But Peter, I think you hit it right on the head.
22:55Sloane Jacobs, a lot of pressure on her coming into this one.
22:58She's already competed on NXT TV.
23:00She's been a part of Level Up before.
23:02Talking about someone who's gone toe-to-toe with Roxanne Perez, Thea Hale, Tatum Paxley.
23:08Absolutely.
23:08That's a tough spill.
23:10But yeah, you're right.
23:11Sloane Jacobs, these opportunities don't come along over and over again.
23:15You can't know whether or not you're going to get a shot.
23:18So right now, Blake, it's all on the line.
23:20And looking at that same class that Sloane Jacobs came in with, we mentioned Roxanne Perez, Thea Hale, Sol Ruka,
23:26who of course has been rising up the ranks.
23:28A lot of pressure on Sloane to really live up to that class.
23:30Absolutely, because she's looking around.
23:32She's seeing, you know, Sol Ruka at the Royal Rumble.
23:35She's seeing Thea Hale, all these ladies doing so much.
23:38You start looking at yourself and you're like, when am I going to be on that level?
23:41Gianna Capri into the cover.
23:43Will I miss the boat?
23:46Nikita Lyons, who's in the VIP section right now.
23:48Oh yeah, hey Nikita, hanging out with Lainey Luck.
23:50Of course Nikita has been an NXT superstar for quite some time.
23:54You take a look at Lainey Luck, of course, rising up the ranks.
23:56In the ID Prospect Division.
23:59And Sloane Jacobs looking very impressive right now.
24:02But Gianna Capri, Asar who looking to seize the moment.
24:05Really doing anything to get that dub, Peter.
24:08Absolutely, and you know, as she said, she has that sauce.
24:10She brings the sauce, Blake.
24:13We'll see if that sauce can translate to victory right here.
24:16She's been a ballerina for 20 years.
24:18She's toured Japan for a few months.
24:19She's been around the block a bit.
24:21As Capri, taking a page out of the Lions playbook.
24:25But not on Sloane Jacobs' watch.
24:29Sloane Jacobs obviously knowing the level of this opportunity.
24:33And Peter, with what we saw as a friendship to start this match,
24:35quickly being thrown out the window.
24:37Well, that's the point.
24:38That's why I wasn't for any of the cloud handing at the beginning of the match.
24:41Because when push comes to shove, everybody's championship opportunities on the line.
24:46No time for friends, Blake Howard.
24:47As Anya Rune calling herself the main character.
24:50Looking to become a main piece of that gauntlet eliminator next week.
24:53As she's fighting from underneath right here going one on two.
24:57And of course you can't forget about Veronica Haven, the youngest in this matchup.
25:01As Sloane Jacobs in the corner.
25:05As Peter with four stars in this matchup.
25:07Certainly a lot of things to think about.
25:09A lot of factors to work out.
25:11Absolutely.
25:11Of course, you know, experience and lack thereof is obviously going to be a factor throughout this matchup.
25:18That's why I kind of favor Sloane Jacobs.
25:20As Rune with the belly to back.
25:22Nakita and Laney liking what they see or at least scouting.
25:24Getting some homework in before that gauntlet match next week.
25:27Right, we know they're both confirmed participants.
25:30But they don't know when they'll be entering the match.
25:32Only PJ Vasa knows that she'll be entering as the eighth and final woman out.
25:37As right now, Anya Rune going to stay in the driver's seat here against Gianna Capri.
25:41Capri sent to the apron.
25:44As Rune going to be the main character of this matchup.
25:47But Veronica Haven looking to take full advantage.
25:49The roll up.
25:50Again, only two.
25:51And again, when you're talking about a multi-person match.
25:53A lot of factors involved to be able to isolate your opponents.
25:56Absolutely.
25:57I just keep thinking about if Anya Rune could take advantage of the size.
26:02The discrepancy that she has with the other girls.
26:05As you see Capri trying to get Rune lost in the sauce.
26:10The momentum sends her off the ropes as Sloane Jacobs right now.
26:13And Sloane going for Snake Eyes.
26:19Just drops Haven.
26:22As Sloane Jacobs looking for this major redemption story right here.
26:26Oh!
26:28Good idea.
26:29Going downstairs.
26:30Take out the base.
26:31And then see if you can take advantage.
26:34That's one way to take out a potential high flyer.
26:36Oh, is she too close to the ropes?
26:38The siren song is locked in here, Peter.
26:40Right in the center of the ring.
26:42And Sloane makes her statement.
26:44Here's your winner, Sloane Jacobs.
26:49Well, that seventh ticket punch to next week's Gauntlet Eliminator.
26:52Sloane Jacobs returns to Evolve and picks up a big win.
26:57Absolutely.
26:58I wondered whether or not the experience will be enough.
27:02Apparently it was.
27:03And of course, four WWE ID talents making their debut with massive stakes.
27:10Each prospect had moments to shine in this very chaotic matchup.
27:14Everyone trying to take advantage of the opportunity.
27:17But it's Sloane Jacobs able to outshine the other three and score an incredible opportunity.
27:23As she's now earned a spot in the Women's Championship Eliminator Gauntlet Match.
27:29Big celebration here for Sloane Jacobs.
27:31That confidence has to be sky high.
27:33After knocking off three fellow ID prospects.
27:40Hold on.
27:41We talked about an issue earlier.
27:43But Callie Armstrong is coming to get some of hers.
27:45Oh boy.
27:46Oh boy.
27:46This isn't a prospect.
27:48Runes sent to the outside.
27:49She's already the real deal.
27:50Haven's gone.
27:51And Sloane Jacobs face to face.
27:55With Callie Armstrong.
27:58Wait, Lady Luck?
27:59Lady?
28:01Going to come to the aid of a fellow ID prospect here.
28:03Look at Lady Luck!
28:05Trying her luck against Callie.
28:06Yeah, going right after Callie Armstrong.
28:09I don't know if I'd recommend that lady.
28:11This is crazy.
28:12Oh my God.
28:13This is crazy.
28:14Ain't none of them girls gonna beat me next week.
28:17They can't beat me.
28:19This is what I do.
28:20Callie got it messed up because I'm going to be the next champion and we all know it.
28:26This is what I do.
28:28This is what I do.
28:28Peter, we're seeing all sorts of contenders pop up.
28:31The stakes are continuing to be raised.
28:32To that gauntlet eliminator match.
28:35Well, Callie certainly fired up.
28:37But earlier, we saw some more veteran and rookie mentorship.
28:42Let's go, let's go.
28:44That's what I'm talking about.
28:4798, 99, 100.
28:50I can't believe you did it in your sunglasses, but you did it.
28:53Great training session to do.
28:54Thanks, Coach.
28:55You know what's cooler than sharing the ring with you?
28:58Yes, sir.
28:58Getting to work out in the gym with you.
29:00But what's not cool is you gate keeping that Lucha Magic from me.
29:05That pin you rolled me up with?
29:06Can you teach that to me, man?
29:07That would be main, man.
29:10Entered.
29:10That would be, but I can't show you everything.
29:13I'll show you a couple of things, but in the meantime, keep working.
29:16There we go.
29:17Guys.
29:19Hey, you must be new here.
29:22Here we have some medikit.
29:24And some of us are actually professionals.
29:27Conductor subs, guys.
29:28Look where you're at.
29:29You're just jealous because our peaks are peaking.
29:31Peaking?
29:32Jealous?
29:32Yeah.
29:33Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
29:34Get your boy.
29:35I'll get him.
29:35You know what would be main man energy?
29:37What?
29:37What?
29:38If the main man and Lince Dorado teamed up.
29:42So it's called find a partner.
29:45You know what?
29:45That sounds like a great idea.
29:47But even better, you two can wrestle these two studs right here.
29:52You know what?
29:53If it's not you, it's definitely done.
29:55Yeah, we're on.
29:56You're on.
29:56Yeah.
29:57All right, protein shake time.
29:58Studs out.
29:59You know what?
30:00These studs can have the gyms in themselves.
30:02Oh, yeah.
30:03Let's go.
30:03Whoa.
30:04What is up with these women?
30:05All right.
30:07First title defense against Chaz Hogg.
30:09It's one thing to win the bout.
30:11It's a whole nother thing to keep it.
30:13Hey, champ.
30:15Paint up.
30:16You're gonna need all the help you can get, buddy.
30:17Pretty boy.
30:19I'm sorry, what?
30:22Listen, I may like my face paint, but I don't need it.
30:26I'll beat anyone who steps up to me.
30:28And that's why I have this and you two don't.
30:31All right.
30:32So what are you gonna do?
30:33You gonna jump me like you did Tate and Luca?
30:35Huh?
30:35Huh?
30:36Hmm.
30:36I didn't think so.
30:38Excuse me.
30:39The champ has to go defend his title.
30:44He's a little feisty.
30:48Who's ready for the best f***ing night of their lives?
30:51The undisputed number one live podcast in the world is coming to WrestleMania.
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31:31Tickets on sale now.
31:34He's a second-generation competitor, hailing from Brussels, Belgium.
31:37Welcome to Evolve, Dorian Van Dukes.
31:40This is a well-traveled veteran, 13-year professional, competing primarily in Europe.
31:45Incredible physique, but wait till you see this guy fly.
31:48The intensity in the eyes from Van Dukes.
31:51Everyone that's coming in the mix, this guy might have the highest ceiling.
32:02Well, Peter, the Belgian bad boy returns next Wednesday.
32:07Very excited to see Dorian Van Dukes.
32:12He certainly wants to become a champion here on Evolve.
32:16But speaking of championships, Chaz Starboy Hall with the opportunity of a lifetime.
32:22Unquestionably the biggest match of his career.
32:24I had an opportunity to talk to him earlier today.
32:26He was pretty quiet, kind of kept to himself.
32:28Really realizing the moment that's in front of him.
32:30Well, listen, last week he's getting introduced to the Evolve universe,
32:35and now he's got a shot at the championship.
32:38He's really rising up the ranks.
32:39You can really see how that ID prospect, that label can really elevate you.
32:47As the Denim Dragon looking to make his mark.
32:50They love them some Starboy.
32:52You are going to enjoy it.
32:53If you have not seen him in action yet, you'll enjoy it.
32:57And with the way we saw that four-way, that seventh participant in next week's Gauntlet Eliminator.
33:02The same way that triple threat allowed Chaz Starboy Hall to be in this position right now.
33:07Against a man who certainly transformed himself ever since wearing that gold, Peter.
33:11It's a whole new attitude from Aaron Ward.
33:13He understands the moment that it means to be Evolve champion.
33:16Well, listen, it's all fun and games until someone's eye gets poked up.
33:21You remember that saying, don't you?
33:22Of course.
33:23And Aaron Rourke was having a good time making his way through Evolve.
33:26Then all of a sudden, he kept working, got in great shape, opportunity knocked, he took advantage.
33:32And now when you're champion, you realize how serious this whole thing could be.
33:37He was picking up the necessary momentum.
33:39He got the wins that allowed him to be in position to win that championship.
33:42But now with the title, we'll see what he can do.
33:44This is his first title defense against another ID prospect.
33:48So Aaron Rourke already giving back at the top of the Evolve championship division.
33:54Champions in, challengers in.
33:55Now let's head to Byron Saxton to set the table for this huge championship main event.
34:06The following contest is set for one fall, and it is for the WWE Evolve championship!
34:20Introducing first, the challenger from Pacifica, California, weighing 157 pounds,
34:27Chaz Starboy Hall!
34:37His opponent, from Sparco City, South Carolina, weighing 208 pounds.
34:47He is the WWE Evolve champion, Aaron Rourke!
34:59So the table set, great to see Byron Saxton here on Evolve.
35:03Absolutely.
35:04Classing up the joint, you know what I mean?
35:06Indeed.
35:07As Brooks Jensen, the bad man from Alabama, bam, bam, bam, Bama!
35:12Right in VIP, ready to watch this one up close and personal.
35:18And of course Brooks, for quite some time, has wanted to taste singles gold,
35:22and he wants to become the next challenger for either Aaron Rourke or Chaz Starboy Hall.
35:26Bell sounds were underway.
35:27Referee Jeremy Marcus assigned to this contest.
35:30Huge main event right now.
35:31And Peter, we talked about it being right in the middle of WrestleMania season.
35:34A lot of eyes on this championship bout.
35:37Absolutely.
35:38And just like you've seen the celebration since Aaron Rourke championship win,
35:42you cannot deny the excitement since people saw that Starboy Chaz Hall is here on Evolve.
35:47The internet blew up.
35:48He's been an indie darling for some time now, at a really young age.
35:58Talk about Hall being a young veteran, if you will.
36:01He's competed in NOAA, primarily on the west coast of the United States,
36:04but he's certainly well traveled.
36:05This one essentially east coast versus west coast.
36:08First time these two have ever been in the ring with each other,
36:10and we'll see how they fare right now.
36:12Aaron Rourke does have the size advantage,
36:13does of course have the championship advantage,
36:15but that experience might lie with Chaz Starboy Hall.
36:19Do us a favor, we've come a long way since the days of Pac and Biggie Blake.
36:23The last thing we need to do is you start a whole east coast west coast thing
36:27between Starboy and Aaron Rourke.
36:28No beef here right now as Aaron Rourke looking for that snapmare.
36:32Look at the athleticism here of Aaron Rourke,
36:34really elevated his game.
36:35Well the speed of both these guys, Blake.
36:37They're both so athletic.
36:38These two going back and forth right here,
36:40trying to trade pinfall attempts.
36:41Neither man can really gain an advantage here in the early going.
36:44Oh, look at Hall, just pressed right out of it.
36:47Roll up by Rourke, only gets two.
36:49Oh, man!
36:50Big connection there by Aaron Rourke.
36:53And there you see it.
36:54Now you're seeing the new serious nature of Aaron Rourke.
36:57A guy who absolutely understands the situation and the task at hand.
37:01When we're talking about the situation, Peter,
37:03how much pressure is on Rourke in his first half?
37:05It's huge.
37:06Because after the rain that Jackson Drake just had with that championship,
37:09you can't follow it up and all of a sudden be in and out.
37:13Setting that precedent on Wednesday nights,
37:14and of course we've seen how Jackson Drake's career's gone.
37:16Now a staple on Tuesday nights,
37:18just like we've seen with several stars coming from Evolve to NXT.
37:22As Chaz Starboy-Hall right there.
37:24Look at that athleticism!
37:25Man, that is what has made Starboy so popular on the Indies.
37:30Look at this!
37:31Taking a page out of that Lucha playbook.
37:33Oh, man!
37:33As Hall takes down Aaron Rourke and the champion,
37:37slithering now to the outside.
37:40As Hall looks to continue that momentum right now.
37:43Very impressed by Starboy's ability to move so well in denim.
37:47I have to add that.
37:48As Hall!
37:50Goes for the big Insiguri.
37:51Blocked by Rourke as Peter,
37:53neither man can really gain advantage right now.
37:54No, well listen, styles make fights,
37:57and these guys have two different styles.
37:58They're currently feeling each other out.
38:00And to your point, no one able to take advantage,
38:02but maybe right now Chaz Hall is finding that spot.
38:05You see Brooks Jensen jaw jacking with the champion right there.
38:09You ain't no champion!
38:11We talked about that target on Rourke's back, Peter.
38:13It continues to grow.
38:14And look at Hall!
38:15That slingshot clutch on the outside!
38:18That ain't a champion!
38:19That's a coward!
38:21That's what you are!
38:22And you always will be!
38:24That's what you are!
38:24That's a coward!
38:25Straight up!
38:26Nothing else!
38:27Wait a minute!
38:28Speaking of jump ya!
38:30Here comes Capuchino Jones!
38:32We know how personal the issues have become between Capuchino and Brooks Jensen.
38:35Well that's gotta be payback for Capuchino Jones!
38:38As those two are brawling,
38:39but Peter, who's gonna leave as a Valve Champion?
38:45This April, live from Las Vegas.
38:49I know you are a liar.
38:51You talk too much.
38:54Stephanie Vaquer.
38:55La Primera bringing the fight!
38:58Liv Morgan.
38:59Cry about it!
39:00For the Women's World Championship.
39:04Greatness demands an answer.
39:07Things are just heating up!
39:09WrestleMania 42.
39:11Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th.
39:16Back in action here on Tubi.
39:18Huge championship main event.
39:20Blake Howard, Peter Rosenberg.
39:21And throughout the breakbeater,
39:22Jazz Storeboy-Hall continuing to push Aaron Royce.
39:25And think about it.
39:26Oh, oh!
39:27As you see the champion taking some control.
39:29But if Starboy were able to win this match,
39:32he would be the talk of the entire wrestling world.
39:35to come into your first singles match on Evolve.
39:38Oh, oh!
39:39And win the title?
39:41Here we go, Walker to the cover.
39:43Hooks the outside leg.
39:44Only two right there.
39:45But to that point, Peter,
39:46what did Chazz Starboy-Hall show in that qualifying match?
39:49Well, listen, in that match, you know,
39:52he did have an experience advantage.
39:54He showed that.
39:55He was crafty throughout.
39:57He won the crowd over immediately.
39:59And, of course, oof!
40:00Got the dub in that triple threat
40:03as the champion's still having a little bit of fun.
40:06A little cockiness right there for me.
40:07Yeah, yeah.
40:07You may want to stay focused here, champ,
40:10because Chazz Hall's no joke.
40:11But just like I said,
40:13a win from Hall would make him the talk of the wrestling world.
40:15The exact opposite would be true
40:17if Aaron Royce lost the title in his first offense.
40:20Which would be very interesting
40:21because over the last several weeks here on Evolve,
40:23we've seen Aaron Royce really gain a lot of momentum,
40:25whether it was in that ID versus PC War,
40:28obviously in singles competition.
40:30But look at this innovative submission.
40:32A full Delson out of a wheelbarrow position.
40:37You know, and I spoke to Jackson Drake
40:40after losing the title,
40:41and Drake had immense respect for what Aaron Royce did.
40:44Oh!
40:45And Royce dropping the elbow here out of the corner.
40:47Hooks the outside leg.
40:49Only two.
40:50But I'm sure that respect would dwindle
40:52if he immediately lost the title.
40:54We certainly know Aaron Royce's life has changed immensely
40:57ever since knocking off Jackson Drake,
40:58becoming the Evolve champion.
41:00He's been doing the media rounds.
41:01He's really been gaining a lot of steam on social media.
41:04And we'll see what Royce can do in the driver's seat here
41:06Wednesday nights on Tubi.
41:08But Chazz Starboy-Hall looking to really become that next ID prospect
41:11to level up if you will.
41:13Absolutely.
41:15As Royce putting him right in position.
41:20As I said, Blake,
41:21Royce seems to get in better shape every week.
41:24Oh!
41:25Look at that split leg moonsault,
41:27but Hall was waiting for him.
41:28Yeah, Chazz Hall had that scouted.
41:30boots up, sending the champion down.
41:33And now Starboy might have found an opening some light
41:35at the end of the proverbial tunnel right now.
41:37As Royce going back and forth here with Chazz Starboy-Hall.
41:41Huge main event for the Evolve championship.
41:45And we know Aaron Rourke capable of doing special things
41:50late in the matchup.
41:51He did that in his championship win against Drake.
41:53Rourke told me he knows he needs to evolve as champion.
41:56But we'll see if he's able to do that in real time here
41:59against this top challenger.
42:01As Hall, we know he likes to fly.
42:04He's sent here to the near side corner.
42:06As Rourke charges in!
42:07Oh, he might have connected that ring post, Peter.
42:10And Hall!
42:11And to that point, Blake,
42:13the more Aaron Rourke can keep this match grounded,
42:17the better for the dime piece.
42:19Chazz Hall wants to get this thing.
42:20He wants the pace up.
42:21He wants to fly.
42:23He's going to look for it here, I'm sure.
42:25Starboy might have been setting up sliced bread.
42:27But Rourke saw it coming!
42:29But Hall creating some more separation.
42:32Now Chazz Hall!
42:33Oh!
42:34The moonsault but right into the outstretched arms of Rourke!
42:38And a satellite DDT!
42:40Here we go!
42:40Center of the ring!
42:41Hooks the outside leg!
42:42Will we?
42:43Well, quite.
42:44Have a new champion.
42:45Can you imagine?
42:46Can you imagine?
42:48One second from a new Evolve champion and Starboy truly etching himself into the history books.
42:56We know we're going to crown a new Women's Champion next week in that Gauntlet Eliminator.
42:59We will see if we see a new champion right here in front of our eyes.
43:03Well, I'll tell you what, Aaron Rourke has no interest in being a transitional champion.
43:07Oh!
43:07Watch out!
43:08Big step up in Seguri right there by Rourke.
43:11And look at Rourke!
43:12Oh!
43:13Going deep into the playbook!
43:15And the Hurricanrata knocks Chazz Hall right off the top!
43:20And Starboy now looking to get back into this one, but Rourke!
43:24Oh!
43:25Oh!
43:25That's savvy stuff there from Starboy!
43:27Nice counter attempt by Chazz Hall.
43:30Has Aaron Rourke now, but to set him up!
43:33What a counter!
43:34Oh man, the athleticism from both of these guys!
43:37And Rourke landing on his feet!
43:39Oh!
43:39Look at Hall!
43:40Comes right back with the Pele!
43:42Unbelievable stuff in our main event from the champion and the challenger!
43:46And Chazz Starboy Hall looking to get it going!
43:49Blue Thunder Bomb!
43:50Center of the ring, Rourke with a pin!
43:53And only two and a half, Peter.
43:55This one back and forth.
43:56You see Rourke's face right there.
43:58He thought that was enough.
43:59Well, congratulations.
44:00It's Wednesday night.
44:01You're watching 2B.
44:02And you made a great decision with your life if you're watching this main event.
44:07He will certainly stay with you as long as this match goes.
44:12As Starboy trying to get back to his feet.
44:15Aaron Rourke doesn't always go to the top.
44:17That's of course how he won the title though, Peter.
44:19That's absolutely right.
44:20As the crowd going back and forth with Starboy and Dime Piece chants.
44:24And look at Hall!
44:25Oh!
44:25A Sasuke special!
44:28Knocking Rourke right off the top!
44:32Straps down!
44:34The Denim Dragon!
44:35He connected once!
44:37How about a second Sasuke special!
44:40Goodness gracious!
44:42Going to the outside!
44:44Starboy's got the champ a little daze.
44:46Can he take advantage?
44:47He's got him back in the ring!
44:48He's in a supine position Peter!
44:50Chas Starboy Hall!
44:51He's climbing up top!
44:53He's looking to realize those championship dreams!
44:55Can you imagine?
44:57From the west coast right here to Evolve!
45:00No one home!
45:01Rourke able to move!
45:03Nice counter attempt!
45:04As Hall going for a slice!
45:05Brick!
45:06Connects!
45:07Oh that could be it!
45:08Peter maybe a mistake not going for the cover!
45:10Oh!
45:11Twisting Moonsault!
45:12From a standing position but does not go for the cover!
45:15Yeah why is he giving Rourke this time?
45:17You can't get the champ that time!
45:19I get it he wants to do more but there's too much time here!
45:22Leaving an opening for Rourke!
45:23We of course saw Brooks Jensen out here!
45:25He wants to be the next contender!
45:27Cappuccino Jones had other designs!
45:29But Aaron Rourke!
45:30Both these men in a very precarious position here Peter!
45:32Yeah but Rourke took advantage of that second to breathe!
45:35Made his way up!
45:36Oh!
45:37As Hall!
45:37Went for that flipping power bump out of the corner!
45:40And the double knees from Rourke!
45:41That's going to shock Hall!
45:43Here we go!
45:44And Rourke!
45:46Oh!
45:46Goodness!
45:48Oshiguroshi!
45:51Don't let the flashy colors and the robe fool you!
45:55A lot of grit with our champion Aaron Rourke!
45:58That primal scream out of Rourke!
45:59He's up top!
46:00Bowie!
46:01Go round!
46:02Into the cover!
46:03And Aaron Rourke!
46:05And Aaron Rourke!
46:05Stays on top!
46:07Here's the winner!
46:08And still!
46:10WWE Football Champion!
46:15Aaron Rourke!
46:16Well Peter!
46:17One title defense down for Aaron Rourke!
46:19As he's successful!
46:21Over Chaz Starboy Hall!
46:22You said it!
46:23The first title defense for Rourke!
46:25And the second Evolve appearance for Chaz Hall!
46:29And it absolutely lived up to the hype!
46:32Starboy comes in fired up!
46:34And ready to get the title!
46:36But the momentum of the new champion could not be denied!
46:39As the dime piece uses his experience!
46:42His grit!
46:43His perseverance!
46:44And retains the title!
46:46But even in defeat!
46:47Starboy Hall!
46:49Taking a massive step forward!
46:50Tonight!
46:51On Evolve on 2B!
46:53You certainly have to tip your cap to Chaz!
46:55Starboy Hall!
46:56He left it all in the ring!
46:58And has certainly established himself as a player!
47:00Here on Wednesday nights on 2B!
47:02But Aaron Rourke!
47:03He's become champion!
47:05But Peter, that sportsmanship hasn't gone anywhere!
47:07Absolutely!
47:08The champion doing champion-like things!
47:11Showing respect to Chaz Hall for that performance!
47:15From one ID prospect to another!
47:17Aaron Rourke stands tall!
47:19He retains his championship!
47:21But once again, Peter, that target continues to grow right on his back!
47:25As Evolve champion!
47:29I mean...
47:30Yeah, this dude can fight!
47:31Yeah, he's got moves!
47:38But he's still ducking me!
47:42Whatever!
47:43How about Tate though?
47:44Soft, huh?
47:45Super soft!
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