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00:07Then, now, forever, together.
00:32I've waited months for this.
00:36I returned from LFG with one goal in my mind, and that was becoming the Evolve Champion.
00:42Jackson Drake and Aaron Roark, they took their sweet time in calling my name as their opponent,
00:46but the opportunity to claim the title has finally arrived.
00:50And it didn't come how I wanted it to, you know, a one-on-one with the champ.
00:55But nothing will stop me from dropping Aaron and dropping Country Club Braxton Cole in my path to reaching the
01:03mountaintop.
01:04Tonight is my moment.
01:09And how poetic.
01:11On a night where the first-ever Women's Evolve Champion, Callie Armstrong, a woman who cemented a division, a woman
01:17who built a brand, exits.
01:20I enter.
01:23And I pick up that mantle of being a dominant and destructive champion.
01:30Callie carved her path to NXT.
01:33And tonight, I take the next step in mind.
01:45I'm a G like Oli.
01:47I'm in the Oli while I'm in Callie.
01:49And I'm in my body.
01:50I go sick quicker than whipping or rolling.
01:52I live on my red-light carry.
01:53Where are my Batman carrying?
01:54No.
01:55Ain't nobody eating.
01:56No one's full.
01:56No.
02:05It's another major Wednesday night here on Tubi for Evolve.
02:09We've got a massive main event.
02:11Triple threat title match for the Evolve Championship.
02:14But Peter, coming up, it's the final Evolve match for Callie Armstrong.
02:24Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go,
02:32go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go,
02:32go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go,
02:32go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go,
02:34go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go,
02:37go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
02:43Kali Armstrong!
02:48Kali Armstrong!
02:48Well, Peter, we see the entrance here of Kali Armstrong,
02:52the very first Evolve Women's Champion.
02:55And talk about a historic night,
02:57closing out things here on Wednesday.
03:00But it's Kali's night to shine once again.
03:10You said it, Blake Howard,
03:12our first-ever Evolve Women's Champion.
03:15It's been an incredible run for Kali Armstrong.
03:19And I've always been saying,
03:20she's had her eye on what Kendall Gray is doing
03:22the Vanity Project.
03:23She had dreams of NXT,
03:25and now she's off to do her third.
03:29And her opponent from Houston, Texas,
03:33Olympic gold medalist Tyra Mae Steele!
03:39Well, Peter, we talk about Kali Armstrong,
03:42her history on Evolve, of course,
03:44in the very first batch-up on Evolve.
03:47But the Olympic gold medalist Tyra Mae Steele
03:49at one time considered a very close friend
03:51to Kali Armstrong.
03:52Yeah, well, now what she sees in front of her
03:55and Kali Armstrong is an opportunity.
04:01As we go back two weeks to the Eliminator gauntlet
04:03for the Women's Championship,
04:05we saw Kali and Tyra team up until Kali inadvertently
04:08took out her ally.
04:10But then Tyra responded after being eliminated
04:11with a spiteful punch, leading to Kali's elimination as well.
04:20Yeah, it certainly became unblued right there.
04:23And all of a sudden, we know what it's like
04:25in the wrestling business.
04:26You can be friends one second, one mistake,
04:28and you are foes.
04:29And now here we are, Tyra Mae Steele getting
04:32Kali Armstrong's last match in Evolve.
04:34Any friendships certainly out the window right here.
04:37Big opportunity for both stars right now.
04:39Kali Armstrong looking, as you said, Peter,
04:42to be the next in line on Tuesday nights.
04:44We've seen it with the Vanity Project.
04:45We've seen it with EK Prosper, Shawn Legacy,
04:48Keanu Carver, the list goes on and on.
04:50But right now, Kali Armstrong looking to bookend things,
04:53basically starting things off in Evolve.
04:54As we said, the champion started in the first match
04:57in Evolve history.
04:58Let's take a look at the mat right now
04:59against Tyra Mae Steele.
05:01Look at Kali with the counter.
05:02Yeah, and you said it.
05:03She was involved in the first match ever in WWE Evolve.
05:07And she's been such an integral part.
05:10She was a great champion.
05:12Going into the cover.
05:14Really think Kali thought she'd make her way back
05:17to the top of the heap of the women's division on Evolve.
05:19It didn't happen that way.
05:20But guess what?
05:21She got the phone call to go to NXT and you move on.
05:23And she was certainly on the cusp of that,
05:25going back to that Eliminator gauntlet
05:26until Tyra Mae Steele, of course, had that collision
05:29with Kali Armstrong throughout that matchup.
05:31But Peter, going back to really what we've seen
05:33throughout Kali Armstrong's entire Evolve career thus far,
05:36what legacy has she created on Wednesday nights?
05:39I truly think Kali Armstrong will end up in a conversation
05:44about the first greats ever to come out of Evolve.
05:47You mentioned some of those names.
05:48Supershawn, Legacy, Vanity Project, Keanu Carver.
05:50Of course, Kendall Gray.
05:52I think Kali Armstrong now ends up being the last person
05:56in the list of that first class.
05:58We've certainly seen her become a star right before
05:59our very eyes here.
06:00One of the great things about Evolve,
06:02seeing superstars grow from the ground level.
06:04As Kali's starting to click right here,
06:06a former training partner in Tyra Mae Steele.
06:08Almost holding her own a little bit
06:09with the Olympic gold medalist on the mat.
06:11Now taking a tour with the power is too strong Armstrong.
06:15And you know, I had Kali Armstrong on my radio show,
06:18Chief Heat, recently.
06:19We talked about what that day was like at Stand and Deliver
06:22when she found out this is going to be your day.
06:25We're going to announce to the world
06:26that you are going to make your way to the NXT roster.
06:28And she's clearly just overjoyed.
06:30And Peter, if you go back a couple of years
06:31at Stand and Deliver,
06:32we saw a similar video kind of roll out for a superstar.
06:35That was one Javon Evans.
06:37And we've seen his trajectory over the last couple of years.
06:39Exactly. It can happen very, very quickly.
06:41And I think one thing, Blake,
06:42that we've always known since we first saw Kali
06:44in that first match on Evolve,
06:46was her level of physical prowess.
06:48This is an incredible track star with great success.
06:52Really didn't know a lot about the world of professional wrestling.
06:55And she has adapted and become a star.
06:58And frankly, Kali connection, maybe one of the best moves.
07:02Three-time All-American at Southern California.
07:05But Tyra Mae Steele putting an end to that right there.
07:07Slowing down the momentum of the first ever Evolve Women's Champion.
07:11Now Tyra Mae bringing it right back to her bread and butter.
07:14Rolls over into the cover.
07:16Gets a quick count right there.
07:17But Peter, how can Tyra Mae use this opportunity
07:19to get the attention of Foreman Thetton?
07:21Well, you just said it.
07:22I mean, this is a huge opportunity for Tyra Mae Steele to show everybody
07:27just how serious this version of TMS is.
07:32Yes, she's fun and games when she enters the ring.
07:34But she needs to show people that when the bell rings,
07:37she's as serious as anyone in Evolve.
07:41And to score a win over Kali Armstrong in her final match,
07:44oh, it'd be a huge, huge opportunity.
07:46Of course, Tyra Mae Steele.
07:48She took on the final evolution of Kendall Gray here in Evolve.
07:52Now looking to turn things around here against Kali Armstrong.
07:55Who looks very prepared for Tuesday nights.
07:57Well, I'm glad you brought that up.
07:58Because if you're Tyra Mae Steele, you're probably thinking,
08:00I didn't get it done against Kendall Gray.
08:02She went out on top. Watch out.
08:04Speaking of on top, all the way down to the floor goes Tyra Mae.
08:08Right outside here in front of us, now Kali Armstrong.
08:10She's looking around.
08:11Kali gonna run her lane.
08:13Kali gonna give it all.
08:14He's going for the baseball slide, but not on Tyra Mae's watch.
08:17Not too quick.
08:18Tyra Mae Steele was ready for that.
08:21Two of the absolute best athletes, maybe, in all of WWE in these two.
08:26Of course, Tyra Mae Steele, the winner of LFG season one,
08:29parlayed that new NXT contract.
08:31Tyra Mae in control, but Peter, can Kali Armstrong finish her Evolve career?
08:35On a high note.
08:42On Saturday, May 9th, after the biggest weekend in WWE, what happens at WrestleMania doesn't stay there.
08:51Sweet, sweet revenge.
08:52It follows you.
08:55And in Tampa, it hits back.
08:59All scores are settled.
09:01It's personal.
09:03It's backlash.
09:13Back in action here on Evolve.
09:15Blake Howard, Peter Rosenberg.
09:16The final matchup of Kali Armstrong's Evolve career right in front of us, Peter,
09:20as we've really seen her grow from the ground level all the way to Tuesday night.
09:23Absolutely true.
09:25If you pay attention, every single Wednesday night on Tubi, you get to see careers develop.
09:32You get to find a Kali Armstrong at the very beginning.
09:35The same with a Keanu Carver.
09:37And I see people commenting, oh, where did these people come from?
09:39They came from Evolve!
09:41Right there in front of you every Wednesday night on Tubi.
09:43Catch it each and every Wednesday, indeed, at 8 p.m.
09:46As right now, Tyra Mae Steele in the driver's seat.
09:48Peter, take a look at this matchup right now.
09:50How personal has this rivalry become?
09:52Listen, I think it is obviously somewhat personal based on what happened in that moment.
09:57But at the same time, this is business for both of these ladies.
10:00They both know how important this is.
10:02If you're Kali Armstrong, you want to end your time the way Kendall Gray ended it.
10:08Not the way Jackson Gray did.
10:09Losing his title to Aaron Roark on his final night in Evolve.
10:13The momentum will continue to the next show.
10:15And remember, Kali's been trying to rebuild momentum.
10:18And she's been doing a good job doing it.
10:20Kali Armstrong, of course, she was scratching and clawing.
10:22Trying to get in that position for the Evolve Women's Championship.
10:24You see the Evolve Universe starting to rally right here.
10:27But we certainly know the Evolve Championship will be on the line in our main event.
10:30Peter, triple threat action.
10:32Erin Roark's got an uphill battle.
10:33Erin Roark is a fighting champion so far.
10:36And will try to continue that way of being as a fighting champion.
10:41Something Kali Armstrong certainly knows something about from her days as Evolve Women's Champion.
10:45Blake, you know, I did not realize, you know, Kali Armstrong's career really started in a really interesting way.
10:52She was a decorated track and field star as we know.
10:56And then huge wrestling fan and famed rapper Wale spotted her, reached out, said,
11:01you should really try your hand at professional wrestling in WWE.
11:05And guess what?
11:05Here we go into the cover.
11:06Only two.
11:07Now she's made it all the way to NXT.
11:09What an incredible trajectory right there.
11:11Certainly picking her from the top of the pile from the track and field world.
11:15Of course, we talk about her being a three-time All-American at Southern California.
11:18But right now, Kali with a bum wheel.
11:20Gonna pick up some steam yet again in the corner.
11:23And Peter, you talked about it, but Kali, nothing has ever held her back.
11:26She's only continued to move forward and fight.
11:28She talked a lot about how she's adapted the skill set from track and field.
11:33Tyra May, German suplex.
11:34Nice block there by Kali Armstrong.
11:36See, and there you see, she has adapted.
11:39She has learned so many things since she got into the ring.
11:42Wait for that power slam.
11:43Nice counter by Tyra May.
11:45And Peter, we thought that was step one to that Kali connection.
11:49Almost saw Kali finish on a high note.
11:51But Tyra May Steele, center of the ring, has the ankle lock cinched in.
11:54And Tyra May Steele's been very smart throughout this match.
11:56By working on that ankle, she takes away some of the speed that Kali could build up for the Kali
12:02connection.
12:02You wonder if Tyra May Steele maybe feels some pressure not winning the big one against Kendall Gray.
12:07But here we go, Kali coming back the other way.
12:09Another near fall.
12:11But she could, going right back after that ankle, Peter.
12:13And I really respect Tyra May Steele for even being in this situation again.
12:17It is a high pressure situation.
12:19And of course, the last time she came up short.
12:21But listen, she didn't win the Olympic gold medal by accident, Blake.
12:25As Kali Armstrong, Jenna, feet off of this evolved universe, she certainly wants to end things on the highest of
12:30notes.
12:31As she gets to prepare for her Tuesday night NXT career.
12:35She is stuck in the middle of the ring.
12:36Oh, Kali.
12:36But a nice reversal.
12:37Goes through.
12:38Cover.
12:39Only two.
12:41Listen, I gotta tell you.
12:43Very impressed also.
12:44Kali Armstrong choosing to go out in a matchup like this with someone as fierce as TMS.
12:49Goes for the Olympic slam to Tyra May.
12:52There's the power slam here.
12:53That's normally step one, but she's got a bad wheel.
12:55Kali Armstrong, she's digging deep.
12:57Using the adrenaline to fight through the ankle pain.
13:00Fire herself up with every shot to that leg.
13:02Building up the steam.
13:05Runs right through TMS.
13:07And Kali Armstrong will end the ball with a win.
13:10There is your winner, Kali Armstrong.
13:18Well, listen, we've said it a thousand times.
13:21She doesn't just run the race.
13:23She owns the track.
13:25That's who Kali Armstrong is.
13:28She did her thing.
13:30She looked great early on.
13:31Showing off the power and the quickness.
13:33The Omega was too much.
13:36And even with that bump wheel, she fought through.
13:39She would not be denied.
13:41And Kali Armstrong connects with the Kali connection.
13:46And ends it with a win here on EVOL.
13:54Oh, yeah!
14:00Hey, man.
14:02It's been real.
14:04We love you, Kali.
14:06We love you, Kali.
14:06Kelly Armstrong was born here.
14:09Yeah.
14:11I showed everybody that the difference maker ain't the one to play with.
14:16Yeah.
14:19I carried this brand on my back all this time.
14:26I carried this brand on my back even when the women's division was trying to figure out who is this
14:32next person that's going to step up and be the next top star.
14:41I made history.
14:43Kelly Armstrong will forever go down as the first ever EVOL women's champion in them record books.
14:51And can't nobody take that from me.
14:55I built this place.
14:59But now it's time I let others live in it.
15:03Now I'm on my way to NXT to make history up there.
15:09But just know, it's all gas, no brakes till I get mine.
15:18Straight.
15:18Yeah.
15:19Like.
15:20Like.
15:21That.
15:24Well, Peter, she's been a cornerstone since the very first match on Evolve.
15:30And now two-strong Armstrong looks to change the game on Tuesday nights.
15:35Follow 나 guy say I'm doin go, nakit, day, day, day, day.
15:44I'll get my hands in!
15:49You're theorcist guy and the andy.
15:53I used to get my hands into it.
15:54But there might be a hard way in when I say that I love to watch it.
15:57Guys, why don't we ask it out Ар?
15:58And what of the lights認 it for?
15:59What of the lights does it look like, Takagi or Ryan?
16:05Jest to wielki maszynki, ale ta maszynka ma sensie.
16:11Są dzień 1 i EVOLVED, ITZGAR...
16:14...i nie, to trudno nie,
16:16...i błogę błogę deltów i luminosą 10,
16:18...brytą do sunów...
16:20...zajnij się, że nie jest zainteresowany.
16:24...Sometimes ITZGAR...
16:27...i nie chcesz wiedzieć.
16:33Itzgal
16:34Obrana
16:35Obrana
16:36Obrana
16:39Iznysza
16:40Od massively Obrana
16:46Or My
16:52Are they the dummies?
16:54Or is Itzgal the dummy?
16:58Itzgal's emotion muscle is hurting.
17:03Itzgal would rather turn vegan than keep feeling feelings.
17:09Where does Itzgal go from here?
17:12I mean, come on Itzgal!
17:15It's time to peak like no stud has peaked before!
17:20Let's find a way.
17:33Well Itzgal certainly has a lot on his mind.
17:36I feel bad for Itzgal.
17:37This is a guy who deserves to have friends.
17:39I mean, he hasn't always carried himself the right way.
17:41But he means well.
17:44The following podcast is scheduled for 1-4.
17:49Introducing first, from Madrid, Spain, weighing in at 205 pounds, Romeo Moreno!
17:56Well, Peter, it looks like you found a new dance move.
17:58Well, you certainly did.
18:00I've never seen someone struggle to just take their hands and touch their shoulders before.
18:04How do you look uncomfortable even doing that?
18:06It's a certain kind of movement.
18:07You gotta get the shoulders going and, you know, come on.
18:09The way you're doing it, it's just slightly off.
18:11But Romeo Moreno, I'll tell you what, man, he has got a lot of people paying attention and slapping their
18:18shoulders, I suppose.
18:19Well, certainly a great showing in his recent debut versus Tristan Angels, but we'll see how match number two fares
18:24for El Freestyle.
18:31And his opponent, from Pacifica, California, weighing in at 157 pounds, Chad Starboy Hall!
18:40Might be talking about the Starboy of all WWE right now, Peter.
18:45He's booked and busy.
18:46He debuted, he received title matches here in Evolve, and, of course, even NXT opportunities.
18:51Yeah, absolutely.
18:52It happens so quickly when you're as talented as Chaz Starboy Hall.
18:58You mentioned it.
18:59First match gets a win, finds himself in a championship match against Aaron Rourke, finds himself on NXT, and finds
19:07himself now with a big match against Romeo Moreno.
19:10here on Evolve.
19:12Got to think, these two could mesh very well inside the ring together. An interesting mix of styles right here.
19:18Vain Man Energy.
19:20Well, that certainly doesn't have Vain Man Energy.
19:22Oh, God.
19:24Here we go.
19:26This is certainly unexpected. What's Max Abrams doing out here?
19:28Oh, my God.
19:29Oh, and look who's with him.
19:32These guys.
19:34Oh.
19:37This is not gonna go well.
19:53What are we doing?
19:55We know some things have certainly changed over the last week.
19:57Hey, Starman.
20:01Starboy.
20:02We respect your game.
20:07Some might even say he mogs a little bit, right?
20:11Yes.
20:14Sunglasses off.
20:16Why don't you make the best decision of your life and you join the ID 2.0 squad?
20:28Why would he do that?
20:36All right.
20:37All right.
20:37Listen, Max.
20:39I'm real proud to be a part of the new ID crew here, but I'm just not really feeling
20:47with you guys.
20:49Outta way.
20:50Give me the money.
20:51Give me the money.
20:52Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
20:53Whoa, whoa, whoa.
20:54Whoa, whoa, whoa.
20:54What?
20:55Hey.
20:57Hey.
21:00You're saying no to rolling with us?
21:02No?
21:03Us?
21:03What's no in Spanish?
21:04No.
21:06Hey, hey.
21:07So, me and Starboy are gonna have a match.
21:12So, I know y'all are very jacked, but I'm gonna say it slow in Spanish so you can understand
21:19it.
21:20Adios.
21:21It means goodbye.
21:23Oh!
21:24Goodness gracious.
21:25And Jakari Ball from behind.
21:27We're supposed to have a match here between Chaz, Starboy Hall, and Romeo Moreno.
21:32And now, Starboy's watching his opponent get beaten down.
21:36He's had enough of it.
21:37And this ID 2.0 crew, once again, making their mark here on Wednesday nights.
21:42And Starboy now creating some separation, standing up for the man who was supposed to
21:46be his opponent, but now they're going right after Starboy.
21:49And there's the powerhouse, C.J. Feller.
21:52And now, Max Abrams, Jakari Ball, they're putting the boots to Starboy here.
21:57You're gonna say no to Adam.
21:59You're gonna say no to Adam.
22:00This is actually four on two.
22:02This is completely unnecessary.
22:03We were supposed to have an incredible match up here.
22:06Oh, my God.
22:08And C.J.
22:09Valor laying out Starboy right there.
22:12Let's get this thing under control.
22:14Good job.
22:17Referees and officials out here, but, I mean, Peter, right now, this new ID crew quickly
22:22putting their stamp on Wednesday nights.
22:26Well, certainly a different type of match prep here from Braxton Cole as he prepares for
22:31this massive triple threat main event for the Evolve Championship.
22:34And we certainly know it will be a big time main event.
22:37And the second title defense of Aaron Roark as he faces his toughest test yet.
22:41Harlem Lewis finally gets his title opportunity, but not without the insertion of the Ivy League
22:46brain of Braxton Cole.
22:48It's triple threat action for the Evolve Championship tonight.
22:55Saturday, May 23rd.
22:57The vibes are back.
23:04High stakes.
23:05High pressure.
23:07It's Saturday night.
23:09Main event.
23:11The energy steps up.
23:13Fort Wayne steps in.
23:15This is the main event.
23:18Saturday night's main event.
23:20Saturday, May 23rd.
23:26Oh.
23:27Hello.
23:28What do we got in the docket for Evolve today?
23:31Let's see.
23:32Lots to do.
23:32Lots to do.
23:33Lobster stew.
23:35First up, Callie Armstrong's been promoted to NXT.
23:39Congratulations!
23:40She will always be in the very first Evolve match and she will always be known as the very
23:46first Evolve Women's Champion.
23:49It's very nice to see her grow in 2B.
23:51Much like the other prospects.
23:53Which brings me to tonight's main event for the Evolve title.
23:57But I have to wait on that because what I have to address is the new WWE ID talents earlier
24:06today.
24:07Now what they, yep, come in.
24:08Hey, come in.
24:10Hello.
24:10Okay, sir.
24:12Okay, sir.
24:13Mr. Fetcher.
24:14Yeah.
24:14You're the foreman.
24:15And you're the guy who appreciates hard work.
24:17And nobody works harder than him and me.
24:19And you talk about how this place is all about opportunities, right?
24:23We don't want just ours.
24:25We deserve our opportunity.
24:27Alright, you deserve.
24:29Deserves got nothing to it.
24:30But I appreciate the passion.
24:32You know, guys showing up.
24:34I've seen you in training.
24:36Doing pretty good.
24:38Doing pretty good.
24:39But all this is about is time and place.
24:42And need.
24:43And what I need is security.
24:47That's the job I got.
24:48I can't be having Max Abrams and these new WWE talents running wild here, causing chaos.
24:55Okay?
24:56I think you two are the ones that'll sort them out.
25:00That's the job I got, fellas.
25:02Whatever it takes, boss.
25:04Okay.
25:04Good man.
25:05Thank you.
25:06Alright, good man.
25:07Thank you, fellas.
25:08Alright.
25:08Pin and pan, let's get out of here.
25:10And let's get to work.
25:14To be the face of Evolve is to be the face of the future here in WWE.
25:22And when you hold that Evolve championship, you control the future.
25:27And that is something everybody wants to do.
25:29Control the uncontrollable.
25:32But who here has shoulders broad enough to carry that weight, to handle that pressure?
25:38Well, the answer is simple because there is only one.
25:44A man with a face carved out of stone and a body forged on the cold hills of Dorset, England.
25:52A man with no holes in his game.
25:55And at the young age of 22, a man more fitting than anybody else on the Evolve roster.
26:03That man has a name.
26:07And it's Mr. England, Tristan Angels.
26:14Well, some lofty expectations and declarations from Mr. England himself, Tristan Angels.
26:22The following contest is a tag team match scheduled 4-1-4.
26:27Introducing first the team of Layla Diggs and Mason Holliday.
26:34Set for tag team action here in the Evolve women's division.
26:37And it's the Peter Rosenberg special.
26:39That's right.
26:40Be quiet here, Blake.
26:41I want to see if they hit the roof we talked about.
26:43Because we've been working on a few different things.
26:46As you know, Mason Holliday and Layla Diggs, they don't just bring it in the ring.
26:50They bring it with the swag, they bring it with the moves.
26:53I think you're going to like what they bring to you.
26:55We worked on some good stuff this week.
26:56Where's the new move?
26:57It's coming up.
26:58Give it a second.
26:59You don't believe me.
27:01You don't think I'm a skilled dancer.
27:02That bothers me.
27:02Listen, I've seen some tape.
27:04There's some footage out there.
27:08You've got to admit.
27:09There it is.
27:09That was it.
27:10That was the move we worked on.
27:12Do you see that?
27:12They pointed to me right after it happened too.
27:14They pointed to you.
27:15Yes, it was like a thank you.
27:16You're welcome.
27:17Let me just say that.
27:18Mason Holliday and Layla Diggs have certainly been shaking things up in the Evolve Women's Division.
27:22Oh, I see what you did there.
27:24Shaking things up.
27:28And their opponents, the team are Anya Roon and Gianna Capri.
27:35IMD.
27:36Ooh, the newest anime girl you're ever going to see.
27:39These two had an incredible opportunity in their Evolve debut a couple weeks ago.
27:43They sure did.
27:44and they have another opportunity tonight because Mason and Layla are now evolved veterans.
27:49Been doing this for a while.
27:50Indeed.
27:51But Anya Roon and Gianna Capri, two brand new WWID prospects teaming up for the very first time.
27:56And what an opportunity this is to make a statement right out of the gate.
28:00But if you're Mason and Layla, you can't lose to the new girls, right?
28:04That's certainly a very good point.
28:06But of course, at one time, Holiday Diggs, they were the new girls in town.
28:10That's right.
28:10So we certainly see the progression, of course, each and every Wednesday night on Evolve.
28:13You see stars really start to grow really from the ground level and see their progression from Evolve right to
28:18NXT.
28:19And then never know how high the ceiling very well could be as Gianna Capri thought she was going to
28:23start things out.
28:24But it looks like it's going to be Anya Roon.
28:26And Peter, we talked about that fatal four way that got them an opportunity to compete for the Evolve Women's
28:31Championship.
28:32What did these two show in their debut a couple of weeks back?
28:35I think they just showed that there's some raw talent there and there's something to keep an eye on.
28:39Anya Roon, for example, she is truly a unique presence here on Evolve.
28:44I can honestly say there has never been an Anya Roon prior to this.
28:48And she is bringing that main character energy.
28:51Certainly a little bit different than the main man energy.
28:53Very much so.
28:54And I'm glad.
28:55I'm all set on main man energy.
28:57As Anya Roon in there.
28:58Oh!
28:58There you go!
28:59And you see a double team right there.
29:00As Mason Holiday picking up the pieces from Layla Diggs into the cover only gets one.
29:04And we've seen Mason Holiday really evolve over the last year.
29:08Layla Diggs and Mason, they're working hard at the Performance Center, have really come a long way.
29:12And obviously that's now what Gianna Capri and Anya Roon are hoping to do.
29:15And Peter, to that point, you almost have to wonder, do these two guys have to go?
29:18Do these two have the most chemistry out of all the tag teams in Evolve?
29:20That's a great question.
29:21Obviously with Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes now on NXT, they were certainly in the number one spot.
29:27They are no longer here.
29:28That's a great point.
29:30As Diggs taking over right here against Gianna Capri.
29:33The quick tag back into Mason Holiday.
29:34I like the quick tags.
29:35I like the quick tags between Diggs and Holiday.
29:40Mason Holiday in control right now.
29:42Here we go into the cover.
29:43Hooks the outside leg.
29:44What do you think of the color scheme we came up with here for Mason and Layla?
29:48Oh, you put a touch on this one?
29:50Oh, I just, listen, I don't want to take all the credit for it.
29:51Yeah, I didn't really catch you as a purple guy.
29:53No, no, I love purple.
29:55Yeah, big purple.
29:55Oh!
29:56As you see Roon and Capri start working well together right here.
29:59And Peter, you wonder, would these two be able to coexist?
30:02They seem to be working well together early on.
30:03Yeah, so far.
30:04So far, I think they see this as an opportunity.
30:06And both of them figure if we could work well together tonight.
30:09It's simply helping both of them.
30:11Wow!
30:12Look at that.
30:13Gianna Capri, a ballerina for 20 years.
30:15Certainly showing that extension right there.
30:16Yeah, I see that.
30:17God, that hurts just a lot.
30:19Oh!
30:21And Capri into the cover.
30:23Hooks the outside leg.
30:24Only two.
30:25A lot of experience outside of Evolve.
30:27Had a tour of Japan for a few months a couple of years back.
30:30She's competed really all around the United States as well.
30:32Capri, not a rookie inside the ring.
30:34Well, that's the beauty of Evolve.
30:36That's why you watch every week on Tubi because...
30:37Tag made a rune.
30:38So many different levels of wrestler in Evolve.
30:43Some brand new.
30:44Some have been around the way.
30:45Some looking for another opportunity.
30:47As you get a look at Anya Rune.
30:49Not just unique with her look and her entire style,
30:53but also her in-ring work as well.
30:55As Rune really started to create a lot of buzz on social media,
30:57specifically on the East Coast.
30:59Really starting to rise up the ranks,
31:00getting an opportunity here in Evolve.
31:02Foreman Thatcher really granting her an excellent chance
31:04to really move up the roster right now.
31:06As you see the double team starting to work right here.
31:08Her and Capri looking pretty good together.
31:10Yeah, absolutely.
31:10Anya Rune's debut promo on Evolve was all over the place on Twitter.
31:16A lot of people talking about and wondering who is Anya Rune.
31:19Well, they're finding out right now as her partner,
31:21Gianna Capri, goes to work on Mason Holiday.
31:23Peter, one thing we're wondering,
31:24who's going to walk out tonight as Evolve champion.
31:27Huge triple threat action.
31:28Major main event.
31:29Can Aaron Rourke hold on to the title?
31:31This is a huge risk for Aaron Rourke.
31:33I love his fighting spirit.
31:36Sometimes I question whether the thought process makes sense.
31:42As there's a tag made to Anya Rune yet again.
31:45Oh man, Layla Diggs is so athletic.
31:47And Layla, the former track star.
31:49Watch out.
31:50Out of Fresno, California.
31:52And Layla showing off those strikes right now.
31:55And Layla with a step up,
31:56and Zaguri down goes Anya Rune.
31:58She really is such a natural athlete, Layla Diggs.
32:01It's just about watching her put it together in the ring
32:05to see if she can put it all together
32:06and become a great WWE superstar.
32:09And there's the fall away slam.
32:10Look at Layla.
32:11Did you teach her that split?
32:13I did not.
32:13I did not.
32:14But I told her I liked it.
32:16As Layla.
32:17Oh, oh.
32:18Evading at that.
32:19Anya Rune connecting with a version of a Pele.
32:22And Gianna Capri doesn't want to see that match end like this.
32:26I'm telling you, it's a lot of pressure on Holiday and Diggs
32:29to not lose to the new girls.
32:31And of course, Capri and Anya Rune
32:34who mean so much to get a win in this match.
32:37This one's starting to break down a little bit here.
32:39Mason Holiday on the outside.
32:41With Gianna Capri and Layla Diggs inside.
32:43With Anya Rune.
32:45And the axe kick right to the back of the neck.
32:47Into the cover.
32:48There it is.
32:49And Layla Mason get the job done.
32:50Here are your winners.
32:52The team of Mason Holiday.
32:54And Layla Diggs.
32:57An impressive victory.
33:00For Holiday and Diggs.
33:02Here on Evolve.
33:05I told you.
33:06I told you.
33:07It was a huge, huge opportunity for the newcomers.
33:10Anya Rune and Gianna Capri.
33:11And they showed they have a lot of potential.
33:14With the experience.
33:15The cohesiveness.
33:17The swag of Layla Diggs at Mason Holiday.
33:21Too much to overcome.
33:23And they dance their way to an important victory here tonight on Evolve.
33:27You see it.
33:30And there's the post-match Rosenberg dance.
33:33Are you kidding me?
33:34You're the flambossum.
33:35Come on, Anya.
33:36You ruined it for me.
33:38Just lie on your face.
33:39Gianna Capri none too happy with Lionel Rune.
33:41But let's hit to Chewy Martinez.
33:42Who sat down with a challenger and champion.
33:45For next week's Evolve Women's title match.
33:49Next week, Wendy Chu has her first ever title defense.
33:53Versus Lainey Luck.
33:55And of course, y'all didn't finish your conversation ringside last week.
33:58Because Sloan and Nikita jumped in that ring and jumped y'all.
34:01But you know what?
34:01I'm going to give you the opportunity right here, right now.
34:04Lainey, what would you like to tell our champion, Wendy Chu?
34:07Wendy, this really is the biggest match of my career.
34:10And I'm not taking this opportunity lightly.
34:13Like my luck, the people in this business can turn on you in an instant.
34:18Like, look at Nikita.
34:19She wants what you got.
34:21Sloan is after me for some reason.
34:23And I'm going to be real with you.
34:25I don't know what version of you I'm going to get out there.
34:28So while I am so grateful, I'm not letting my guard down.
34:32All right, Wendy.
34:34How would you like to respond to that?
34:36You know, I know my past has been all over the place.
34:40Crazy?
34:41Absolutely.
34:43Questionable?
34:44Guilty as charged.
34:46But I'm finally my authentic self.
34:48And I'm not going to change anytime soon.
34:50Especially when being me brought me to this.
34:53And Lainey, I meant what I said when I wanted my first challenger to be someone who has had a
34:59similar path as me.
35:00But I'm going to give it to you straight.
35:02You're getting a title shot.
35:04Not my title.
35:05And honestly, I'm not going to go down without a fight.
35:09So I'm excited to face you.
35:10But the era of champ two is just beginning.
35:13Woo.
35:15May the best woman win next week right here on Tubi.
35:22On July 18th.
35:25The world's most famous arena.
35:29Delivers the main event.
35:33You know what time it is.
35:36It's Saturday night.
35:43It's Saturday night's main event at the Garden.
35:46The night of Fanatics Fest NYC.
35:49Tickets on sale now.
35:54Sorry about what happened, y'all.
35:56Like, I was excited for the match.
35:58Nah, no.
35:59Y'all good?
36:00You sure?
36:00No, no.
36:01I was feeling it tonight, bro.
36:03I was going to create some freestyle.
36:05I believe it.
36:07Listen, bro, listen, listen.
36:07If we went out there tonight, you would have got star struck.
36:12Hey, I'm already knowing this match would have went crazy.
36:14I was seated.
36:15I was excited.
36:16Bro, but look, for real.
36:18I am so sick of everybody thinking that they can just do whatever they want around here.
36:24We went through all that stuff with Team PC, got them out of here.
36:27Now we got these new clowns in the ID program acting like they're the cream of the crop.
36:30I've been here since day one.
36:32Listen, bro, I don't know what their problem is, but they're making all the new guys here
36:36look bad.
36:36Look, bro, look.
36:38I know you're cool.
36:39You're good.
36:39You don't got to worry about that.
36:40But here's what we do got to do.
36:42We got to get the up on them before they get the up on us so something like this doesn't
36:46happen again.
36:47Yeah.
36:48So nothing for sure yet, but I'm going to see what we can do next week about getting
36:52a little six man tag ski.
36:54Yeah.
36:54Would you be down?
36:55Yeah.
36:56That's right.
36:57You're speaking my language.
36:58Three words.
36:59Yeah.
36:59See, set, well.
37:01Oh, I barely understand, but I like it.
37:03Star boy.
37:04All I got to say about that is oh, oh, yeah.
37:09Yeah.
37:10Oh, I like this.
37:11Yeah.
37:13Oh, yeah.
37:14Okay, okay, okay.
37:15Look, perfect.
37:16I'm going to go talk to Thatch, foreign man Thatch, you know, and we're going to try
37:19to make it official.
37:20So, I'll keep y'all updated.
37:22Hope to see you next week.
37:23Dale, dale.
37:24Yeah?
37:24Cool, ciao.
37:25Hey, piquetón, papi.
37:31Peter, we could be looking at a major six man showdown next week.
37:37Absolutely another reason you have to be locked in Wednesday nights on tour.
37:43Ormond Thatcher's certainly going to have another big decision to make, but this is something that has been nearly a
37:49year in the making for one Harlem Lewis ever since returning to Evolve, really ever since Evolve was established.
37:55He had one goal in mind of winning the Evolve championship.
37:58He returned several months ago.
37:59He was zeroed in on Jackson Drake.
38:01That target has now shifted to Aaron Ward, but now we see a little bit of a wild card in
38:05the form of Braxton Cole.
38:06Absolutely right.
38:07And that's exactly why I respect Ormond Thatcher so much.
38:11He's done such a great job getting us the championship matches we want on this show.
38:18His leadership has been incredible.
38:20And now you can see Harlem Lewis get his shot as well as Braxton Cole.
38:30And here comes the Ivy League Green bringing the heavyweight damage here to Evolve.
38:37And of course you saw him as a part of Team PC several months back.
38:41And Braxton Cole certainly made quite the impact ever since coming to Wednesday night.
38:45Yeah, I think that's fair to say, Blake.
38:46Braxton Cole, you know, I'll tell you one thing.
38:48He's a big fan of Braxton Cole.
38:51That's an understanding.
38:52Yeah, a really big fan.
38:53But guess what?
38:54Smart guy as we know.
38:56Decorated in great shape.
38:57The question is, is he ready for a challenge like this?
39:01A championship opportunity.
39:03Robster, A5, Wagyu.
39:05I mean, he's got the palette really of the top, the top.
39:08The caviar, if you will.
39:10And designer brands coming from private schools.
39:13Product of Brown University.
39:15And of course, you see in the VIP section a couple of guys that, uh,
39:18he's been friends with in the past.
39:20Yeah, absolutely.
39:20And isn't that very telling?
39:22The kind of, the kind of character you keep around you says something, doesn't it?
39:27Some people might be afraid of this environment, this atmosphere, but not me.
39:33Like a diamond, I'm built from pressure and I thrive in it.
39:37When those lights are on and that camera's on, all eyes are on me, Aaron Roark.
39:44In fact, I think it's time I go steal the spotlight.
39:49Just.
39:49Like.
39:50That.
39:54Champ business.
39:58When the game faces on and here comes your Evolve champion.
40:03And Peter, ever since winning that title, Aaron Roark has had a newfound confidence.
40:08Yeah, there's no question about it.
40:09I mean, the talent has been clear on Aaron Roark since we saw him arrive to Evolve.
40:14But like you said, Blake, once he beat Jackson Drake for that Evolve championship, something changed.
40:20There is something serious about Aaron Roark.
40:24And he is ready for a big time title defense tonight.
40:28And he won't back down from any challenge, let alone two, as he's set to put the title on the
40:34line in a triple threat matchup.
40:35The odds are stacked against him.
40:37They've been stacked against Aaron Roark his entire life and career.
40:40He's ready to defend his championship with honor here tonight.
40:46You see both challengers there.
40:48Harlow Lewis, he's ready.
40:49Braxton Cole is ready.
40:50But remember the triple threat presents an especially scary situation for a champion.
40:55Where you don't have to be involved in the pin to lose the title.
40:58It certainly does.
40:59Put Brooks back against the wall.
41:01But he's ready for this type of matchup.
41:03Both challengers are in.
41:05The champion is in.
41:08Referee Vicky Diarico assigned to this contest.
41:10Now let's head to Mike Rowe.
41:12Set the table for a triple threat championship main event.
41:15The following contest is a triple threat match for the Evolve championship.
41:28Introducing the challengers.
41:31First, from Long Island, New York.
41:33Weighing in at 245 pounds.
41:38Harlow Lewis.
41:45Next, from Guffstown, New Hampshire.
41:49Weighing in at 240 pounds.
41:52Braxton Cole.
41:58And their opponent.
42:00From Sparkle City, South Carolina.
42:04Weighing in at 208 pounds.
42:08He is the Evolve champion.
42:14Aaron Roark.
42:18Roark certainly ready to go right here.
42:21But as we talked about it, Peter.
42:23He's going to have one difficult battle tonight.
42:26And the odds certainly stacked against him.
42:29100% Blake Howard.
42:30But it seems like our champion gets in better shape every single week.
42:34A lot of people, when they win the title, start to rest on their laurels.
42:38That is the exact opposite of what our champion has done.
42:41Bell sounds are underway.
42:42One fall to a finish.
42:45Oof!
42:46And Braxton Cole, just like we saw him insert himself into this matchup, taking full advantage
42:50right off the bell.
42:51Yeah, absolutely.
42:52Braxton Cole not looking for any sort of alliance early on with Harlem Lewis.
42:55And he's taking it right to the champ.
42:57And with everything we've seen from Braxton Cole, everything we've heard from Braxton Cole.
43:01As Harlem Lewis now looking to take control as Roark and Lewis.
43:06Working well together early.
43:08And this is exactly what Harlem wanted.
43:09The one-on-one with the champ.
43:11Yeah, absolutely.
43:12He wants to show everybody he's the better man.
43:14The man worthy of that title.
43:16Can he now back it up against Aaron Roark, who is very special inside the ring.
43:21Trying to make Lewis eat the feet early on.
43:23And flips out of the belly to back suplex.
43:26And Roark now, oh!
43:26In the fireman's carry position.
43:28Look at these two counter each other early.
43:30Both studied a lot of film.
43:31Well prepared for this matchup.
43:33Almost a lot of Mystica right there.
43:35Into the side Russian leg sweep.
43:36Roark looking good early.
43:37Yeah, and both guys built for this.
43:39Harlem Lewis.
43:40Oh!
43:40As you see the champion taking down Cole.
43:45Oh!
43:45But the knees go up for Harlem Lewis.
43:47Harlem Lewis has been hovering around that title since he arrived on Evolve.
43:50He's wanted this opportunity.
43:52And guess what Blake?
43:53Oh!
43:53Oh man.
43:54Here we go.
43:55Backbreaker.
43:56Into the cover center of the ring.
43:57You never know when you're going to get another championship opportunity.
44:00Everyone could be the last one.
44:02And seeing the momentum that Harlem Lewis has built up.
44:04He has wins over Sam Holloway.
44:06You go back to Succession 2, knocking off Brooks Jensen.
44:08Did Harlem Lewis have the rightful next title?
44:11I think so.
44:12When you mention those names.
44:13Think about that.
44:14Hardway, Holloway, Brooks Jensen.
44:16These are some of the baddest dudes.
44:18Oh!
44:18In all of Evolve.
44:20And Harlem Lewis has not backed down from one of them.
44:22How can you hate on him being the guy to get the opportunity at Aaron Rowe?
44:26He finally has the title shot.
44:27Doesn't come in the fashion he was expecting.
44:29But Aaron Rowe, willing to put that title on the line once again.
44:32Oh man.
44:32And Braxton Cole setting him from the top all the way down to the floor.
44:36And Cole has been that wild card throughout this entire feud thus far leading up to tonight's match.
44:41Well, Harlem and Aaron were going at it, but look who's on top now.
44:44Braxton Cole outsmarting both opponents.
44:48Can he continue when we come back?
44:51How does an event become an experience?
44:56This is how.
45:00This is why.
45:05This is WrestleMania.
45:08We know what it means to our country.
45:12But what could it mean to a kingdom?
45:18WrestleMania.
45:21For the first time ever.
45:23From the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
45:26A phenomenon so incredible.
45:28It would need to be experienced.
45:31To be believed.
45:38Back in action here on Tubi.
45:40Blake Howard, Pino Rosenberg.
45:41Triple threat action for the Evolve Championship.
45:43What a main event it's been.
45:44And Peter all throughout the bridge.
45:45It's all Braxton Cole.
45:47Yeah, Braxton Cole is taking control.
45:49And again, we talked about him going to Brown University.
45:52You can see him use his head, man.
45:53Listen, I don't like to give guys.
45:55Oh, look at that.
45:56I don't like to give guys like Braxton Cole pinfall.
45:59Cover.
45:59Only two.
46:00I don't like to give guys like Braxton Cole any credit.
46:02This is not my kind of guy, okay?
46:04But at the same time, you've got to give credit where it's due.
46:07He's smart.
46:08He's rise beyond his years in the ring.
46:11And he has himself a huge, huge chance early on in his Evolve career.
46:16Knocks Lewis right off the apron.
46:18Yet again, Peter, it's something I was attempting to touch on earlier on.
46:20It's something he's heard and seen from Braxton Cole.
46:23But does he have the championship pedigree on Wednesday nights?
46:27Well, listen, we're gonna find out.
46:28We're gonna see here if he can survive the champion Aaron Rourke in Harlem Lewis.
46:33There's no question the pedigree.
46:34I cannot tell you whether or not this man's built for it until that ref holds someone's hand up.
46:41As Braxton Cole feels that he truly embodies what it means to be a WWE superstar.
46:47As right now, Braxton in firm control here against Aaron Rourke,
46:50stomping away, taking away that wheel of the Evolve champion right now.
46:56Again, like I said, kind of lies beyond his years, right?
46:59This may be the way to approach dealing with the dime piece.
47:02Of course, we certainly know another big championship match will be on the horizon next week
47:06when Wendy Chu puts her title on the line against Laney Luck.
47:09As right now, Harlem Lewis finds his way quickly back inside the ring.
47:13Harlem didn't want to sit back and watch.
47:15Look at Rourke in a wheelbarrow position.
47:16Cover.
47:17Only gets two as Harlem Lewis now looking to keep his foot on the gas as Rourke back to his
47:22feet.
47:23Stunning Lewis with a big knee right now.
47:25Once again, the champion does not have to get pinned or submitted to lose his title.
47:29What a big win this would be for Aaron Rourke, by the way.
47:32Ooh!
47:32Going for that DDT with an assist from Cole.
47:35But look at Harlem Lewis put on the brakes, and the power and strength!
47:38Oh, look at this.
47:40Ooh!
47:40Man.
47:42Dropping Rourke's stomach first across that top rope.
47:44Root strength from Harlem Lewis.
47:48Oh, man!
47:49And Rourke ran right into the ring post.
47:52And you wonder right now, Blake, is it possible that maybe this was too much of being a fighting champion
47:58for Aaron Rourke?
48:00As Cole looking to take full advantage right now, as Braxton beginning to unload.
48:05Oh, man!
48:05He is taking it to Harlem Lewis.
48:08We talked about Harlem Lewis essentially being right on top of things, always looking to be the next in line
48:15for that title shot.
48:16You almost have to wonder, is Braxton Cole standing right in Harlem, Minnesota?
48:20Well, he is right now.
48:21And remember, with Aaron Rourke outside the ring, either of these guys scores the pinfall.
48:24Boom!
48:25New champion.
48:25And Aaron Rourke, there's nothing you can say about it as he's stuck on the outside.
48:28Putting more onus on this one right now, that triple threat move.
48:32Aaron Rourke putting himself behind the eight ball right now as Braxton Cole with a scoop slam center of the
48:36ring into the cover.
48:37Hooks the outside leg.
48:38And that's what I mean.
48:38Only two.
48:39Is it biting off more than you can chew with your Aaron Rourke?
48:41Yes, it's great to be a fighting champion.
48:43But did you want to find yourself in a triple threat match where you can lose the title and you're
48:46not even involved in the pinfall?
48:48We saw him offer a title shot to one of the ID prospects who are now offering a title shot
48:52here in this triple threat environment.
48:54Maybe a little bit too friendly of the evolved champion.
48:56Yeah, and remember, this isn't respectfully.
48:58This is not Jackson Drake who is running around with the rest of the Vanity Project.
49:02Right?
49:02Aaron Rourke is solo.
49:04Oh, damn!
49:05As Lewis explodes out of the corner with a clothesline.
49:07And if Harlem Lewis can ramp up the intensity here, Peter, we very well could be looking at the next
49:12champion.
49:12Very much so.
49:14And Harlem!
49:15Come on!
49:16Harlem Lewis has been begging for this opportunity.
49:19He's been earning it.
49:21And now he's got a chance to win the title if he can pin Braxton Cole.
49:24Here we go, center of the ring.
49:25Shoulders are down.
49:27Two and three quarters right there.
49:29Now Lewis, singling for the end.
49:30He could be looking for that boomslang.
49:32All right, champion's back in the ring.
49:34In the ring!
49:34Oh!
49:36Bit of an assist for the DDT by the Dime Piece.
49:40This could be the break the champion needed.
49:42As Rourke now looking to get back at this one.
49:46This is the one-on-one that Harlem Lewis was hoping for.
49:50Oh, man.
49:51Smart work by the champ.
49:52Taking out that base.
49:56And following up with a kick right to the temple with Harlem Lewis, who is completely lost.
50:00And the champ trying to take it to both challengers right here.
50:04Cole in one corner.
50:04Lewis in the other.
50:06Goes for Lewis.
50:07Takes it right to Cole.
50:09As Aaron Rourke's starting to roll right here.
50:11He sure is.
50:12Look at that boot to the face.
50:14He wants to bring that title right back to Sparkle City, South Carolina.
50:17Watch out!
50:19Big backstabber.
50:20Down goes Cole.
50:20And now the path is clear right to Harlem Lewis.
50:24Oh!
50:25Man, say what you will.
50:26Our champion Aaron Rourke with such a wide array of moves he brings to the ring.
50:30And Rourke up.
50:32Takes out Harlem.
50:34With that Hurricanrana.
50:36Oh, back up top.
50:37And it's open again!
50:41Through the cover!
50:44And Braxton Cole able to kick out.
50:46Here all three stars are down right now.
50:48The Evolved Championship hanging the balance here in our main event.
50:51And all three guys at different points in this matchup have been on top.
50:55I'd say maybe Harlem Lewis the least so.
50:58We saw Braxton Cole dominating early.
51:00Now we see the champion on top.
51:02Can Harlem Lewis pick his spot and secure the Evolved Champion?
51:05Harlem Lewis comes from a family where his mom was a single mother.
51:08She worked 14 hours a day.
51:10It's Mother's Day weekend in just a few days.
51:12What an opportunity that could be to bring the title home.
51:15Can you imagine heading back to Long Island with that title on your shoulder?
51:18What that would mean for Harlem Lewis?
51:20Wait a second, Peter.
51:21You see in the background there that it appeared to be Brooks Jensen.
51:24Just watching this matchup.
51:28As Harlem Lewis going for the superplex here.
51:30We know all eyes are on this match.
51:33Well, yeah, Brooks Jensen a guy who clearly thinks he deserves to be there.
51:36As Braxton Cole positioning himself right under Harlem Lewis.
51:40Lewis going for the suplex.
51:45This is anyone's matchup, Blake Howard.
51:48Jensen certainly likes the destruction that he sees.
51:51Remember, any pinfall scored, we have a new Evolved Champion.
51:56Now, Braxton Cole looking to pick up the pieces here.
51:59He calls himself a winner.
52:00And Peter right now, he could be the winner.
52:03into position.
52:04Oh!
52:05Nice counter by Roark!
52:06Rolls him up!
52:08Right on the cusp.
52:10There!
52:11And Roark, wiping out Cole with a big kick, but smart move there.
52:15Again, that is that very sophisticated ring IQ for Braxton Cole.
52:20You may not expect it.
52:22You may not like how he carries himself, but the kid from Brown knows what he's doing.
52:29You said it, Harlem Lewis wanted a one-on-one. He wanted a fair one. He's got a fair one
52:38right now with Aaron Roark.
52:39The champion and perhaps the rightful number one contender going back and forth right here.
52:43The double palm thrust to the throat, giving Harlem Lewis an edge.
52:45Off the ropes, Harlem goes! And a big kick!
52:48Harlem Lewis is building momentum.
52:50It's over!
52:51Harlem calling for it right here.
52:53Oh!
52:54Lewis looking to put a stop to the reign of Aaron Roark.
52:57Oh, Aaron Roark has sneaky power in those fists.
53:01And Roark is going to bring the fight yet again.
53:05Oh!
53:06And Lewis flips him back up and over.
53:08Up into position.
53:09Oh!
53:09Boop slag!
53:10He hit the boop slag!
53:11Connects!
53:11Here we go into the cover!
53:13Oh!
53:13And Braxton Cole-Pierre once again the caveat of the triple threat.
53:17Oh!
53:17And Cole sending Lewis right to the steel ring post in front of Riggins and Hendricks.
53:22Oh, what a huge opportunity!
53:25And Harlem being taken out.
53:27Now Cole's got to get back in the ring.
53:29He's taken out Harlem Lewis.
53:30He's got to take advantage of Aaron Roark,
53:32who was really in pain after that boop slag.
53:35And the Ivy League brain of Braxton Cole was starting to work,
53:39but here comes Roark.
53:40Roark throws Cole back inside the ring.
53:43And he's heading up top again.
53:44And Roark!
53:47The molly go-round!
53:49From the top, into the cover!
53:51And still, a rock champion!
53:57Here is your winner, and still, the EVOLV champion, Aaron Roark!
54:09Wow!
54:10I really thought Harlem Lewis was our new EVOLV champion when he connected with that Boomslang.
54:21Wow!
54:21With the odds stacked against him, what an incredible second title defense for our champion, Aaron Roark.
54:28Harlem Lewis, he was locked in on the championship.
54:30He sets the tone early, showing how dominant he can be.
54:34Not to be outdone though, Braxton Cole, using that ring IQ.
54:40But in the end, the perseverance, the durability of the timepiece prevails.
54:46The molly go-round, and the win for the champ, Aaron Roark.
54:50One, two, three!
54:52Big celebration here for Aaron Roark.
54:55That's Brooks Jensen, looking at what he thinks could be his next prize.
54:59The two title defenses in the books for Aaron Roark, and really starting to establish himself.
55:04Right at the top of Wednesday nights.
55:06Yeah, and Aaron Roark staring right at Brooks Jensen, saying,
55:08No problem, buddy.
55:11Wait, wait a second.
55:13One of these guys.
55:15The match is over.
55:17Riggins and Hendricks, they're supposed to be in the VIP section, just observing this match.
55:21And Aaron Roark, of course, completely out of gas.
55:25Alright, see, this is where I say Aaron Roark's bravery may actually be a liability.
55:31Can Aaron Roark fight off the numbers game?
55:33This issue will continue again next week, here on Evolve.
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