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00:07Then, now, forever, together.
00:32There is a lot to look forward to tonight.
00:35So if you're not locked in, I suggest you clock in.
00:39Foreman Thatcher has a huge announcement tonight as the landscape here continues to evolve.
00:46You never know what opportunity might just open up.
00:49But what we do know is that Braxton Cole will be going one-on-one against Harlem Lewis tonight.
00:57And as someone who's faced both of them, all I can really say is good luck.
01:02Harlem, I know you are waiting for the opportunity to face me again for this.
01:09But I can't look too far past my title defense tonight against Tristan Angels, Mr. England.
01:18But you know, you've earned this title opportunity.
01:23But what you've also earned is an ass-whooping courtesy of the champ.
01:29So, uh, sorry.
01:32Not sorry, pretty boy.
02:02A loaded episode of Evolve.
02:04championship on the line.
02:06A huge tag team showdown.
02:08And this very personal clash kicking things off.
02:11Finally, Harlem Lewis with his shot.
02:15The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
02:19Introducing first, from Long Island, New York, weighing in at 245 pounds, Harlem Lewis!
02:29Harlem Lewis has been a man on a mission ever since stepping into Wednesday nights on Tubi with his eyes
02:34locked on the Evolve championship.
02:36But let's take you back to last month.
02:38Harlem is closing in on championship gold when Braxton Cole put a dramatic stop to his momentum, crushing his title
02:43hopes and viciously sidelining him for the remainder of the match.
02:46Which is exactly why Harlem Lewis comes in tonight locked and looking for a payment.
02:52Oh, he's been ready for this.
02:55Harlem Lewis has been waiting for this moment.
02:59He cannot disappoint.
03:11And his opponent from Gustown, New Hampshire weighing in at 240 pounds, Braxton Cole!
03:21As here comes a star who's certainly been a difference maker.
03:25Oh!
03:26As Harlem, before we even get to the bell, before Braxton Cole gets in the ring, Peter, this one has
03:31become very personal.
03:32Oh, it's been that way for a while.
03:34I'm not surprised Harlem Lewis could not wait any longer.
03:37No time to watch this guy gallivant around the ring.
03:41Harlem Lewis is ready now.
03:43We've seen Braxton Cole take shots at Harlem Lewis' background.
03:46This one's not just about the fact that Cole cost Harlem Lewis the Evolved Championship.
03:51As Harlem right now, look how aggressive he is.
03:54He's ready to burst.
03:55Jeremy Marcus calls for the bell.
03:57Harlem!
03:57Oh!
03:58Gonna connect with his midsection there in the corner.
04:01Oh, but he made a mistake early.
04:02Reverse neck breaker there by Braxton Cole and Peter.
04:04You have to wonder, is Harlem Lewis' aggression his downfall?
04:07Well, in this moment it was.
04:10Harlem Lewis was so amped up to get after Braxton Cole that he ends up missing that elbow and puts
04:15himself a little bit behind him.
04:16Fortunately for him, he's recovering right now.
04:18You'd have to wonder, maybe he's had a major flaw in the character of Harlem Lewis.
04:22He's trying to overcome right here.
04:23The Irish group, of course, on the far side corner.
04:25And this time connects with Braxton Cole.
04:28And Harlem, big scoop slam.
04:30He's very determined here tonight, Peter.
04:32Drops the elbow to the cover.
04:33Only gets two.
04:35Hey, hey, hey.
04:36I want you.
04:37I want you, man.
04:39This is my turn.
04:41You took it off.
04:42I took my moment.
04:45And you see Harlem right there saying to Braxton Cole, he took his moment.
04:49Now, Cole trying to ruin it for a second time.
04:51A little shake, rattle, and roll here on a Wednesday night.
04:54You don't see those every day.
04:55Drops the leg.
04:57Into the cover.
04:59Only two.
05:01Now, as much as I am not a fan of Braxton Cole and anything that he stands for,
05:06you've got to be impressed with the physical skills we've seen so far.
05:10Well, just taking a look at what we've seen thus far, Peter,
05:12I mean, how big of a thorn in Lewis's side is Braxton Cole?
05:15I mean, he seems to drive him absolutely crazy.
05:17Now, listen, Harlem Lewis, based on what we've seen of him here on Evolve,
05:21he gets driven crazy by people.
05:23That's really an understatement.
05:24If you carry yourself a certain way or you are in the way of Harlem Lewis,
05:27he will not take kindly to him.
05:29But Braxton Cole really has gotten the goat of Harlem Lewis.
05:33The question is, can he harness that emotion, that anger,
05:36and just put together a victory?
05:38Cole with that Ivy League brain and the heavyweight damage.
05:42As Harlem Lewis, former Italian league linebacker,
05:47trying to put a stop to the offensive attack here of Braxton Cole.
05:51Has Cole taken right back over here.
05:53And once again, Peter, a very loaded Wednesday night on 2B.
05:56Evolve Championship on the line later.
05:58And, of course, a huge tag team grudge match coming up next.
06:00Oh, yeah, absolutely.
06:03In the women's division, you talk about grudge, you talk about anger,
06:06you talk about bitterness.
06:08You're going to see that all on display next.
06:10Had Cole targeting that left arm there of Harlem Lewis,
06:14which apparently was injured early on in this matchup.
06:19And Cole right back to the attack here.
06:23And another X-Plex into the cover looks the outside leg.
06:28Only two.
06:29Peter, you're talking about being bitter a little bit.
06:31You know, I'm a little bit bitter.
06:32Go ahead.
06:33Last week, you forgot my birthday.
06:37You know what? That is unfortunate.
06:38I...
06:39You know, it was last Tuesday.
06:40I was giving you a Wednesday night on 2B, and you never said anything.
06:42No.
06:43Too busy with Leland Mason dancing.
06:45That's the thing.
06:45Well, we had a lot to work on last week.
06:47And by the time I saw people wishing you a happy birthday on social media,
06:50I'll be honest, I was too embarrassed.
06:52I...
06:52I...
06:52I...
06:53I owe you something.
06:54You missed the window.
06:58I'm going to make it up to you.
06:59You know what?
07:00I'm going to make it up to you the same way Braxton Cole is working the shoulder of Harlem Lewis.
07:04Maybe I'll do that for you.
07:05Which, of course, Harlem again damaged early on in this matchup into the cover.
07:08Hooks the outside leg.
07:09Only two right there.
07:11But, Peter, as Braxton Cole continues on this offensive attack...
07:13Yeah, right back.
07:14Almost a modified Fujiwara arm bar right there.
07:16Yep.
07:17Is Braxton Cole the prototype of a WWE superstar?
07:20I think there are a handful of people, maybe more in Evolve, who you could make that case for,
07:25including Harlem Lewis.
07:27But I will say, seeing the way Braxton Cole, going old school, working the shoulder,
07:33working that left arm of Harlem Lewis, that makes you think he's got quite an IQ in the squared circle.
07:38Nice counter there by Harlem Lewis.
07:40As Harlem's always putting the work in, bringing that proverbial lunch pail every single day,
07:45while, of course, Braxton Cole is all about the lobster designer brands and private schools.
07:50So certainly a big contrast in and outside the ring between these two.
07:54Oh!
07:56As Harlem running right through Cole right here.
07:59And Lewis with a big knee stunning Braxton.
08:02Harlem wants to get back in that championship picture here, Peter.
08:06And listen, eating in a fancy restaurant, having some lobster, oh!
08:09Does not preclude you from punching someone square in the face.
08:13German release suplex here.
08:15Harlem Lewis starting to roll.
08:16And Peter, the chip on Harlem Lewis's shoulder, looks as big as ever.
08:19Yeah, this guy has always got something to prove.
08:23And with the amount that he's talked, and how aggressively he's gone after Braxton Cole,
08:27he absolutely has put all the pressure on himself to score a win in this matchup.
08:32As these two have taken the fight to the outside, referee Jeremy Marcus administering his count.
08:36Remember this match, regular rules, regular stipulations here.
08:40They got to get back inside the ring to complete.
08:43Absolutely.
08:43Oh!
08:44Hey Cole!
08:45He's got a chair!
08:47Taking it right to the arm of Harlem Lewis, and that'll be enough.
08:50Here is your winner as a result of a disqualification, Harlem Lewis!
08:56If this one wasn't personal before, there's Foreman Thatcher's personal security.
09:01Yeah, a little too little, a little too late.
09:04Come on, man.
09:07As Harlem now, he's down as these two.
09:10Hold on, why is security grabbing Harlem Lewis?
09:11Oh, hold on.
09:12Pull him on that same arm.
09:13Of course, that's the same arm that's felt damaged throughout this entire matchup by Braxton Cole.
09:17Literally from the opening bell.
09:19What are they doing?
09:21Well, this is one way to separate these two.
09:23Harlem didn't do anything.
09:25Well, certainly a tough night at the office for Harlem Lewis.
09:28But now, let's head to the work site of Foreman Thatcher.
09:35Yup.
09:36Mr. Foreman.
09:36Oi, Jay.
09:37How do you see me?
09:38Uh, yeah, of course.
09:40Let me get straight to the point, okay?
09:43You've done everything that's been asked of you, and then some here in Evolve.
09:47Uh, you've beaten Cam Hendricks.
09:49You've proved your worth.
09:50Robert Stone wants you to focus on NXT full-time now.
09:55Cam Hendricks, uh, he'll split time still.
09:58But you, you're working Tuesday nights now.
10:02You've earned it.
10:03Mr. Foreman, it means everything.
10:06That's right.
10:06Evolve built me.
10:07Every match, every fight.
10:09It pushed me to another level.
10:11The biggest thing is connecting with the fans on Evolve.
10:14They have been following me since day one, and now they get to see me perform as a superstar on
10:19NXT.
10:20Gosh.
10:22What a wild ride.
10:23Indeed.
10:24Well, enjoy yourself, Tate.
10:26Thank you.
10:27Have fun.
10:28As for me, my night's just starting.
10:32I'm finalizing some big news that I'll make the announcement right before the title match between Aaron Rourke and Tristan
10:38Angels.
10:39The winner of that match is going to have a huge opportunity out of them.
10:44All right, Stan.
10:45Let's get back to work.
10:47Come on, then.
10:47Go on, then.
10:48We're getting back.
10:50Huge news and congratulations to Tate Wilder.
10:54And coming up later tonight, Mr. England Tristan Angels looks for another trophy as he earned the right to challenge.
10:59The Red Hot Champion, Aaron Rourke.
11:01The Evolve Championship is on the line as Aaron Rourke defends against Tristan Angels in your main event tonight on
11:072.
11:10This August.
11:14From the home of the Minnesota Vikings.
11:20Two epic nights of WWE Summer Slam.
11:23Welcome, everyone, to the biggest event of the summer.
11:33Are you ready?
11:35Summer Slam, Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd.
11:47So you think you know Chaz's Starboy Hall.
11:50I mean, I think I made a pretty sweet first impression out of all.
11:55Maybe it's the way I walk around playing my little air guitar or how I jump off the top rope
12:00with my death-defying maneuvers.
12:04Shooting Star, Chris.
12:06I think I know what it really is.
12:09I think it's the denim.
12:10Because when I put on that denim singlet, I become the denim dragon.
12:14And that means when the straps come down, the dragon comes out.
12:21Chaz Hall, looking at his destiny.
12:23And it's obvious that I'm not the biggest or strongest dude on the roster.
12:28But I can tell you right now, I got the most heart.
12:31Starboy's watching his opponent get beat down. He's had enough of it.
12:33The most fighting spirit.
12:35Let's see if he can emerge right now.
12:37And, uh, I got the cutest smile.
12:41Just a few things that make me the most entertaining high flyer on of all.
12:45Goodness gracious!
12:47In wrestling, it's not just something I love to do.
12:50It's who I am.
12:51So I can promise you, when I step in that ring, you will be left starstruck by the starboy himself,
12:58Chaz Hall.
13:04Well, you see the challenger right now preparing for his huge title match later tonight in our main event.
13:09And Peter, is Mr. England ready?
13:12I'll tell you what, Tristan Angels to me seems like a guy who was born ready.
13:18Another person born ready, Sloane Jacobs, who has already made quite an impact in her short time on Evolve on
13:232B.
13:23As we get set for tag team action here tonight.
13:44The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for 1-4.
13:49Introducing first, the team of Sloane Jacobs and Nikita.
13:55Lions!
13:57Well, Peter, we know this women's tag team showdown has been bubbling for quite some time here on Evolve.
14:03But it ultimately started when Sloane Jacobs turned her back on Laney Luck in that Evolve women's title eliminator golf.
14:12I still don't understand where this came from.
14:15I know everybody wants an opportunity.
14:17Everybody believes they should be champ.
14:18Everyone thinks they should be next.
14:21But Sloane Jacobs, just a terrible way to start her time at Evolve.
14:25Laney's been waiting for this moment, and you know she's usually pretty easy going.
14:29She's happy to be here at Evolve doing her thing.
14:31But you have to imagine that moment has been sitting there in her memory stewing.
14:35And tonight is her chance to do something.
14:38Absolutely.
14:39And when someone is easy going, as Laney Luck gets pushed to that point, you know this is personal.
14:43Tonight's not just about winning the match.
14:45It's about sending a message and making sure Sloane Jacobs understands there are consequences.
14:58And their opponents, the team of Laney Luck and the Evolve women's champion, Wendy Chu!
15:13Champ Chu and Laney Luck have built a lot of respect between each other.
15:16And that respect actually led to Laney earning a championship opportunity a few weeks ago.
15:20But that did not sit well with Sloane Jacobs and Nikita Lyons.
15:24And as you see here, they interfere to make a statement.
15:27Winning Laney's first shot of championship gold and Wendy Chu's first defense of that title.
15:32Absolutely right.
15:33And that's exactly why both of these ladies are so angry about the actions of Nikita Lyons and Sloane Jacobs.
15:39Because remember, Wendy Chu gave Laney Luck that opportunity out of respect.
15:43And there you see a woman who commands respect, Carmen Petrovic, who has her own issues with Nikita Lyons.
15:48Absolutely. Carmen Solo in the VIP lounge to take in this tag team action for the women's division.
15:56And it looks like Laney Luck will start things off against Big Cat Keita,
16:01who of course looks to continue to be a top contender.
16:04And you go back to that gauntlet eliminator, Peter, there.
16:06Nikita Lyons was arguably the MVP, did not come away with the title there.
16:10Yeah, a lot of eliminations, but in the end, not the one that she needed.
16:14And you gotta be impressed though, because the Lions, in my opinion, Blake, since she showed up and evolved,
16:20she's only gotten better and better. In every single way.
16:22She's certainly evolved her career, that's without a doubt.
16:25We've seen her having more appearances on Tuesday nights on NXT.
16:29And Big Cat Keita now, looking to control the pace here against Laney Luck.
16:35Yeah, she just has been, since the second she walked in the doors here, you can see how seriously she
16:40takes her time to evolve.
16:42Now, that does not justify the nonsense, the mishigas with her and Sloane Jacobs.
16:47And of course Sloane Jacobs, Nikita Lyons looking like a well-oiled machine right here.
16:51And you have to wonder, is this a true friendship or just business?
16:54It doesn't matter, Blake. Are me and you a true friendship or just business?
16:57The bottom line is, we have to do our job.
17:00Cover. Now you got me thinking.
17:02I think Nikita Lyons and Sloane Jacobs understand that they can be mutually beneficial.
17:08By the way, that's the same as Wendy Chiu and Laney Luck.
17:10Now, Wendy Chiu and Laney Luck, the only difference is that history on the independent circuit
17:15and that level of respect we know they've built.
17:17Tag made to the Evolve Women's Champion, Wendy Chiu, who of course has been a leader in and out of
17:23the ring.
17:25As Wendy, big kick into the cover. Only two there for Champ Chiu.
17:30And of course, we talked about the possible friendship or just business on one side,
17:34but clearly a lot of mutual respect between Champ Chiu and Laney Luck.
17:38Yeah, no question about it. Oh, that's it.
17:40We know Laney Luck is still going to want her shot at the title.
17:43She certainly would like another fair opportunity to have to believe Luck from the outside in.
17:48Another near fall.
17:49As my mom used to say, it's all fun and games until someone's eye gets punched in.
17:53Well, we certainly know we've got a big title match coming up on the horizon right here in our main
17:56event.
17:56Tristan Angels challenging Aaron Rourke for the Evolve Championship.
18:00And of course, Nikita Lyons, Sloane Jacobs would love an opportunity after this one.
18:05In part of that challenge that was laid down for this tag team, Matthew.
18:08And you see Laney Luck attempting to teach Nikita Lyons a lesson, but Big Cat with plans of her own.
18:14Nikita Lyons does so much well.
18:17Oh!
18:18Oh, but they're telegraphed, and that is not what you want.
18:21Certainly not what Big Cat Kita was expecting as Laney Luck.
18:25Look at the athleticism.
18:26Down goes Sloane Jacobs.
18:29And Big Cat Kita goes for a big swipe.
18:32And here comes the champ.
18:33And Wendy Chu on the apron.
18:36And the cannonball.
18:37And a takeout Sloane Jacobs.
18:40And Lady Luck and champ Chu rolling here in this women's tag team match on a vibe.
18:45Stay down!
18:49Everywhere I go, I hear the same thing.
18:52But you want to be closer to this.
18:56That's exactly why we built Club WWE.
19:01This is everything WWE.
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19:12Join the weightless now.
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19:18Huge women's tag team match up here on Aval.
19:21Blake Howard, Peter Rosenberg.
19:22As this one's been back and forth all throughout the break.
19:24As Laney Luck trying to control things here against Nikita Lyons.
19:27But Big Cat Kita too much power just laying out Laney.
19:30Yeah, as I was saying earlier, Nikita Lyons just offers a lot.
19:34She's athletic.
19:35She can fly around in there.
19:36Has a really interesting moveset.
19:38And then, just that good old fashioned power.
19:41Ooh!
19:42And Nikita, Peter, you talked about some of those strides she's made ever since coming to Evolve.
19:46Really expanding that offensive arsenal.
19:49Yeah, she's a really interesting athlete in that way.
19:52It's the shocker.
19:54And also, you know, I know you follow her on Instagram.
19:56I see all the likes and comments.
19:58Oh!
19:58As you see a sort of modified yam slam there.
20:01Tag made there to Sloane Jacobs.
20:02She's also running through flowers.
20:04She's doing dances.
20:05She's a very interesting person.
20:07Nikita Multimedia.
20:08As Sloane Jacobs looking to follow the lead of Nikita Lyons.
20:14As Jacobs with a side slam into the cover.
20:16Two!
20:16All right, Sloane Jacobs.
20:18Right on the cusp there for Sloane.
20:19And Peter, seeing Sloane Jacobs return to the WWE.
20:22Seeing her come to Evolve.
20:23How much an opportunist is Sloane Jacobs?
20:25I mean, she's clearly showing that she understands what this whole thing's all about.
20:29She was willing to fight her way back here.
20:31And now she wants to make the most of it.
20:33No one's working their way all the way back to WWE to go away.
20:37And it certainly seems like a whole new attitude in her return.
20:39Remember Sloane Jacobs?
20:40A part of the initial class that was alongside Sol Ruka.
20:44Roxanne Perez.
20:45Two Raw superstars right now.
20:47And Sloane looking to ascend the ladder here on Wednesday nights.
20:52Dropping the elbow right on that lower lumbar region into the cover.
20:55Hooks the outside leg.
20:56Well, that's one of the things that's so fascinating about WWE.
20:58You may come in with people, and depending on what happens,
21:01they may ascend in ways that, you know, are really out of this world.
21:04And leaves you thinking, well, hey, what do I need to do?
21:07Tag made.
21:07Sloane Jacobs trying to do those things right now.
21:09Maybe that's why she's rolling with Big Cat.
21:11I was gonna say, linking up with Nikita Lyons certainly puts you in prime position.
21:14As Lady Luck!
21:15Nice counter-offense right there, taking down Nikita.
21:18She's crafty, Lady Luck.
21:19And Lainey, no luck here with the step up in Seguri.
21:23Gonna roll up Nikita near fall.
21:26And here comes Champ Chu.
21:28Takes a lot, you gotta have a lot of power to keep down Nikita Lyons,
21:31but here comes the champ.
21:32As Wendy Chu looking to continue to lead the Evolved Women's Division right here.
21:38And Wendy in the ring here with Sloane Jacobs in the hammerlock position.
21:44And Wendy dropping Sloane.
21:47Gotta be so impressed with Wendy Chu.
21:49I don't think a lot of people expected her to become champion after Kendall Gray, and she's done a great
21:55job.
21:56Overcoming seven other women in that Eliminator gauntlet.
22:01Man, she is all over the place.
22:03Look at the air there.
22:05Cross body for Wendy to the cover.
22:07And another near fall.
22:09We're going back and forth right here.
22:11Certainly would be a huge opportunity and mean a lot for Wendy Chu to come up with a victory here
22:15alongside Lainey Luck.
22:17Might have been looking to set up a dirt nap there.
22:20Nice counter by Sloane, tagging Nikita Lyons.
22:22Oh, Nikita's got an opportunity here because Wendy's down and out at this moment.
22:25Can she take advantage?
22:27And Nikita sending Chu right to Sloane.
22:32Interesting double team right here.
22:33Oh, innovative stuff there from Sloane. Love that.
22:36And Nikita with the German relief suplex.
22:39And Nikita multimedia to the cover.
22:41Just in the nick of time.
22:43Just like that, Peter, Nikita Lyons almost pinging the Evolved Women's Champion.
22:46Yeah, almost.
22:49Sloane set to the apron now.
22:51Now Nikita finds herself in a bad way, though.
22:54And Nikita could be on the receiving end of a double team here.
22:57Uh-oh.
22:58Nice escape by Lyons.
22:59Yeah, she found a way out. I don't know how.
23:01Tagging to Jacobs.
23:03The roundhouse by Nikita wipes out the Evolved Women's Champion.
23:07That spin kick can knock you out cold, and the champ is down.
23:10Jacobs looking to pick up the paces.
23:13And Sloane Jacobs has been the Evolved Women's Champion.
23:17Here are your winners.
23:19The team of Nikita Lyons and Sloane Jacobs.
23:25Unbelievable finish right there, Peter.
23:27Sloane Jacobs shucking the Evolved Universe.
23:32As you see here, the mutual respect of Lainey and Wendy pays off
23:36in great cohesive teamwork.
23:38But in the end, it was the pure opportunistic smarts by Sloane Jacobs.
23:42You see the huge roundhouse taking out the champ.
23:44And Sloane managing to be the legal partner at the right time
23:47to snag the pinfall and get what I'm going to consider
23:50a huge upset over the champ.
23:56Sloane making some noise.
23:58You're getting your title shot next week. Congratulations.
24:00I told you.
24:03I told you.
24:04I told you.
24:05I told you I'd be right back where I belong.
24:08Straight from WWE ID to fighting for the Evolved Women's Championship.
24:15And I couldn't have done it without my girl, Miss Big Cat Keita.
24:22Our energies were just so aligned tonight.
24:25Am I right, girl?
24:27I am so happy for you.
24:29Like, go get it, girl.
24:31Yeah.
24:32Let's go!
24:33Yay!
24:37Congrats, Sloane.
24:41Well, I don't know how genuine of a reaction that was from Big Cat Keita,
24:44but huge news and opportunity next week for Sloane Jacobs.
24:46Now, let's head to Foreman Thatcher's work side once again with another update.
24:52Two orders of business today.
24:54First, Mr. Holyfield, welcome to Evolve.
24:57Got the pedigree, and he got the presence.
25:01If you don't got the work, you don't amount to much around here.
25:05You just line them up, and I knock them out.
25:07I'll go through the whole damn roster.
25:11All right, then.
25:12Your first match is next week.
25:17That's a dangerous fella.
25:19Right!
25:20Back on track!
25:21Second order of business is Succession 3.
25:25June 24th, right here on Tubi.
25:28Both champions will be in action.
25:30And in fact, the winner of tonight's championship match
25:34will defend their title in the main event of Succession 3.
25:39It's the first Succession that I'm the Foreman for.
25:42So, I gotta come up with something special.
25:44I've been working!
25:45Hey, come on, man!
25:46Let's talk!
25:47Hey, let me get this straight.
25:48I'm splitting time on Evolve and NXT, and Tate gets the spotlight on NXT?
25:53Hell no!
25:54I mean, this is all because little Romeo stuck his nose in our business.
25:57So with that.
25:57Let me get a piece of him, man.
25:59The fellas are 10-ply.
26:01Coming in here, making demands.
26:04That's right.
26:05Barge in wherever you wanna go.
26:07That's what we do.
26:08Careful what you wish for.
26:10Cause you're gonna get it.
26:13Romeo versus Harley next week.
26:16That's what I'm talking about, baby.
26:17I'm gonna cool his ass off.
26:18Cook him.
26:19Cook him.
26:19Cook him.
26:19He's fried!
26:20Cooked up and fried.
26:28Succession 3 officially on the horizon.
26:32Thank you, Foreman Thatcher.
26:35Really making some moves here tonight.
26:37And, I mean, Peter, can't believe it.
26:39June 24th, Succession 3.
26:41I mean, what's gonna go down, especially coming off this Evolve Championship matchup?
26:44Well, first of all, Succession 1 and 2 are fantastic.
26:47And now, we don't even know who our champion will be when we get to Succession 3.
26:53A lot more questions than we have answers heading into June 24th here.
26:57I know you're getting ready to go to Italy.
26:58You got a lot on your mind right now.
26:59I do.
27:00I have to pack for Kalash in Italy.
27:01You know what?
27:02And that's where I'm getting your birthday present.
27:04That's why I didn't give you one.
27:05Ah, look at you bringing it back around.
27:07There you go.
27:08But it's a big time here at WWE and a big time, if you're at Evolve, to know that Succession's
27:14on the horizon.
27:15Opportunities always abound when Succession comes around.
27:22And here comes the man sitting atop the Evolve Men's Division.
27:32Sparkle City, South Carolina has taken over the Evolve Championship.
27:36And Aaron Rourke, Peter, after all we saw last week, this one very well could come to blows early.
27:42Yeah, absolutely.
27:43Aaron Rourke, no love loss already between him and Tristan Angels.
27:48And Rourke now getting comfortable with that title around his waist.
27:52There were a lot of people there.
27:53I heard people saying transitional champion, et cetera, et cetera.
27:56Well, guess what?
27:57Look up.
27:58He is still your champ.
28:00He's expelling all that, but Peter, when we come back, the Evolve Championship is on the line.
28:05Don't you go anywhere.
28:06Our main event is next.
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28:31package.
28:37The countdown to kickoff is on.
28:44P.J. Vasa walked through that curtain the first time.
28:48You could feel the entire division change.
28:54Oh, my goodness.
28:57This is a force to be reckoned with.
29:00There's a new hard body in the house.
29:02It's me, P.J. Vasa.
29:04I'm the most dominant girl in Evolve right now.
29:06She wants one thing here, and that is gold.
29:17Well, we got to wonder who's going to get their issue.
29:20I don't want an issue.
29:23The following contest scheduled for one fall is for the Evolve Championship!
29:36Introducing the challenger from Dorset, England, weighing in at 235 pounds, Tristan Angels!
29:46It all changes today!
29:48It all changes today!
29:51Sparkle City's dead!
29:52And his opponent, from Sparkle City, South Carolina, weighing in at 208 pounds, he is the Evolve Champion, Aaron Roark!
30:12Challenger is in, Champion is in, and you see the hardware raised above our official Jeremy Marcus' head right there.
30:25And look who's in VIP there, Peter!
30:27My guy.
30:29Young, it's Gall.
30:30Listen, he wasn't always my favorite, I'll be honest.
30:32As I say, Mayo, times have changed.
30:34No, no, he may still not be my guy, but I just started to have a soft spot.
30:37Fruit's gone.
30:38Bell sounds are underway here.
30:40Evolve Championship is on the line, as we officially now know.
30:44Succession 3 coming up June 24th.
30:46That's certainly going to have some implications on that major event coming on Tubi.
30:51I told you, Sparkle City dies today!
30:56You need Florida to shut your mouth.
30:59And Aaron Roark with a big retort.
31:02And Peter here in his third title defense.
31:04How much pressure is on Aaron Roark?
31:06You know, can I tell you the truth, Blake?
31:08I know there's maybe an anti-climactic thing.
31:10I don't think it's a pressure thing at this point for Aaron Roark.
31:12I think he's already exceeded a lot of people's expectations.
31:15There are a lot of people who did not think he would be able to take out Jackson Drake in
31:19the first place.
31:20Let alone, month in, month out, defend the Evolve Championship.
31:23So I think right now, in some ways, Aaron Roark is playing with house money.
31:27Now it's about proving, can you be even more that Evolve Champion?
31:31What's the next step after this for Aaron Roark?
31:34And to the point you meet, a lot of people said he was a transitional champion.
31:37It was essentially a fluke.
31:38One title defense in the books.
31:40Two title defenses in the books.
31:41Now let's see if the third time can be a charm.
31:43Because right now, Aaron Roark has really taken his game to another level.
31:47What's the saying?
31:48One time is like happening.
31:50Two is something or other.
31:53The third is, this is a pattern.
31:55This is what he does.
31:56This is indeed what he does.
31:57That's what the Dime Piece is all about right now is Tristan Angels.
32:01Trying to dictate the offensive attack right here.
32:04I really, so in that sense, I do think a third title defense for Aaron Roark would go a long
32:09way to cementing his legacy as Evolve Champion.
32:11And we talked about a week ago, Tristan Angels has walked the walk.
32:15He's talked the talk.
32:16He did win a fatal four-way for this opportunity.
32:19And thus far since coming to Evolve, has proved and backed up all of his actions.
32:23Now he's a very, very impressive dude.
32:25Again, got a lot to say.
32:28We've seen him in NXT.
32:30He's competed in AAA as well, representing England as Aaron Roark.
32:34Look at the Dime Piece showing off some offense.
32:37He's very, very proud to represent England as Tristan Angels.
32:40And Peter, some of those movements we're seeing right there from Aaron Roark.
32:43I don't know if we would have seen earlier on in his career.
32:45But to the point you made about being in the best shape of his life, Aaron Roark is really taking
32:49his game to another level.
32:50Do you realize that Tristan Angels competed in Mr. England 2024?
32:56He's still a dropkick into the cover.
32:57That's why he calls himself Mr. England.
32:58Yeah, but he was actually the runner-up.
32:59I mean, it's already alive.
33:02As you see it looking at Gall right now, getting behind Aaron Roark.
33:05I mean, it's certainly a new day here on Evolve.
33:08Absolutely.
33:09You know, it's Gall always looking for a friend.
33:11Maybe he thinks he can find one of the champs.
33:13Well, after being let down by the Mog Squad, he's been essentially all alone.
33:16Gall needs someone.
33:18Totally, totally respect.
33:19It's Gall do whatever it takes to find some sort of camaraderie, some sort of fellowship in the Evolve locker
33:25room.
33:26As Aaron Roark in the driver's seat right here.
33:29We know Aaron Roark has certainly stood up for friends in the past, specifically Marcus Mathers.
33:34And Roark now, oh, pounding away here on Angels!
33:39But a heads-up move there by Tristan Angels, only a three-year professional.
33:44But various students inside the ring now targeting that left arm of the Evolve champion.
33:50And zeroing in right now is Tristan Angels.
33:54And the challenger might have just found the target of the champion.
33:57Well, this is what you have to do.
33:59If you're Tristan Angels, it's not about talking, it's not about yelling and screaming.
34:04It's about smart work in the ring.
34:08Find that body part, go to work, and see if you can really hamper the champion, weaken him, and try
34:14to get that championship.
34:15And, of course, we know the huge news.
34:17Four weeks from today, Succession 3 coming down.
34:20Foreman Thatcher shaking things up.
34:22This matchup!
34:23Oh, man.
34:23As Angels running right through Roark with the clothesline.
34:26Center of the ring, hooks the outside leg, and Roark kicks out at one.
34:29We are one pinfall away from saying that we're going to have Tristan Angels as champ at Succession 3.
34:36Very interesting.
34:37We also wonder on the women's side who's going to be the champion.
34:40Wendy Chu, Sloane Jacobs, maybe Nikita Lyons throws herself in the mix.
34:43A lot coming down over the next few weeks here on Wednesday nights on 2D.
34:49It's been a changing landscape in WWE in general.
34:53Of course, a lot of shakeups in NXT and involved over the last several weeks.
34:56He's on SmackDown and Roark.
34:57Indeed.
34:58Nice counter there by Aaron Roark into the single leg grab.
35:01As Angels scratching and clawing right now.
35:03Roark!
35:04And he's sitting in the near side.
35:06Buckle.
35:06And Tristan Angels looking to capitalize right here.
35:09As Peter, one thing we can say in the first few minutes of this one.
35:12When both the champion and challenger came to fight here tonight.
35:15Absolutely.
35:16Tristan Angels knows what the assignment is.
35:18And as you see, he is all business.
35:20Going back to work on that left.
35:22Looks like the left forearm.
35:24And elbow that he's really working.
35:26And we touched on it a couple of times now.
35:28The big announcement by former Thatcher before this matchup.
35:31Now how much pressure is it on both of these stars to represent Evolve at Succession 3?
35:37So much man.
35:39Cause oof.
35:40When you think about what Succession has been so far in Evolve.
35:44Going back all the way to Succession 1.
35:45By the way, that was the first time I knew you were trying to steal my job.
35:48When you called Succession 1.
35:49I'm not gonna call anything about that one.
35:51Nonetheless.
35:52But from every single time, it has always upped the ante.
35:56Succession 3 will be our biggest yet.
35:58Indeed it will.
36:00As Aaron Rourke starting to pick up some momentum.
36:02Oh man.
36:03And Angels caught between that top and middle rope.
36:05He's sent all the way to the floor.
36:08Wow.
36:08Blake, that was like a standing missile drop kick.
36:12But Angels was stuck between the second and third rope.
36:14Innovative offense by the dive piece.
36:16The Meteor from the apron to the floor.
36:18Oh man.
36:22Angels suffering on that.
36:23But Rourke's knee slamming down on the outside as well.
36:26It's Gall certainly seems to like it from the VIP section.
36:30He's loving this up close and personal look.
36:32I just gotta respect Gall that no matter what happens.
36:36Week after week.
36:36No matter who shuns him.
36:38He's always trying again.
36:39Big smile on his face too.
36:41I don't need you Gall.
36:43I don't need you Gall.
36:46It looks like his Gall's trying to support Rourke.
36:49The champ wants nothing to do with Big Daddy Red.
36:50Why would he not want his Gall already?
36:53That opens the door for a missile drop kick from Tristan Angels.
36:58Back and forth we go.
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37:38Back in action here on Tubi.
37:40Huge main event for the Evolve Championship.
37:41Tristan Angels challenging Aaron Rourke.
37:44Blake Howard alongside Peter Rosenberg.
37:46And Tristan Angels got a big break right before the commercial.
37:49Yeah, he did.
37:50And that was also right when Aaron Rourke told It's Gall,
37:53Hey buddy, don't need your fanship.
37:55Why would he do that?
37:56Why would you kick out It's Gall?
37:58I mean to look at it from the champion's perspective.
38:00It's Gall's got a lot to prove right now.
38:02I mean, can Aaron Rourke really trust him?
38:04It's fair to say It's Gall has sort of gotten involved in a lot of different things over the last
38:09several months.
38:10He has to rebuild that proverbial cachet with the Evolve Champion right now is Aaron Rourke.
38:14Oh!
38:15The Cartwheel and clothesline down goes Tristan Angels.
38:19I gotta tell you man, Aaron Rourke does so many different things well on the ring.
38:24As you see some of that athleticism too.
38:27He really does.
38:28You can tell he's feeling a lot of the offense from Tristan Angels.
38:31But he's fighting through.
38:32He's certainly feeding off the Evolve Universe here.
38:35And you know what's coming next.
38:36The champ is heading to the top looking for that molly go-round.
38:40But he may need to hurry.
38:42Climbing all the way up.
38:43Oh, thought he was going for that molly go-round.
38:45Certainly looked like.
38:46Well scouted by the challenger.
38:48And Angels who wants to represent.
38:51Oh!
38:53Caught out of mid-air!
38:54Folded in half by Rourke!
38:56Oh, I thought that was it.
38:57What a counter by the champion.
39:01Tell you what, Aaron Rourke is favoring those knees too that landed on the outside.
39:06You can tell he is feeling every bit of this matchup.
39:09He thought he was out of dodge when he hit that spear.
39:13Angels came off the top rope.
39:15Caught by the champ.
39:16I thought that was it.
39:17But ooh!
39:18Admirable kick out there from Tristan Angels.
39:20A lot of people would have been home already.
39:22Rourke trying to do some damage now on that left knee and leg perhaps of Tristan Angels.
39:26As of course we're looking to see who walks out as Evolve champion right now.
39:30We know we have a huge Evolve Women's Championship match on the horizon next week.
39:33Sloane Jacobs, the surprise challenger going right after Wendy Chiu.
39:37But she did pin the champ earlier tonight in tag team action.
39:39She did.
39:40But it didn't seem like Nikito Land was too thrilled with how things turned out.
39:43Oh, as you see the champ kicked right in the side of the head down to the april.
39:48And Aaron Rourke none too pleased with how things are transpiring right here as Tristan Angels
39:51trying to get back into the driver's seat here.
39:53Risky position here.
39:55Digging deep into the playbook is Mr. England.
39:58Elevated suplex from that middle rope.
40:00Cover.
40:01Hooks the outside leg in two and three quarters.
40:04Angels thought that was it, Peter.
40:07Yeah, and with good reason.
40:09This champ though, man, he just takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
40:16He feels he's the most handsome man.
40:19And now wants to be draped in gold here in Evolve.
40:21Listen, he is a handsome man.
40:22There's no question about it.
40:23Most handsome man, I mean.
40:26He very well could be the most devastating competitor if he could come away with a championship.
40:31And I'll tell you what, everyone's more handsome with gold around their waist.
40:33And we see Aaron Rourke there reaching for that left shoulder.
40:37Similarly to what we saw with Harlem Lewis earlier tonight.
40:40As Angels on that middle turnbuckle now.
40:44Looking to maybe hook a tornado DDT.
40:46Aaron Rourke trying to counter.
40:47He's starting to feel like the champ.
40:49Oh, and Rourke pulls Angels right off.
40:52Champ needed that.
40:54Well, Menta was heading the wrong way for Aaron Rourke.
40:56He reverses it.
40:57Now it looks like he's looking for a figure four.
40:59Now we're going to head a few miles up from Sparkle City, South Carolina.
41:02Right to the Queen City here, Peter.
41:05Oh yeah, it's very much giving Rick and Charlotte flair.
41:09As Angels, scratching and clawing just like Charlotte.
41:13From the figure four to the figure eight.
41:15Angels is going to tap.
41:17Oh, and Angels the ring positioning.
41:19Able to save the challenger here.
41:21Great wing bring awareness there from Tristan Angels.
41:24He knows what he's doing.
41:26He didn't get here by accident.
41:28Forces the rep to break things up.
41:29And now Aaron Rourke again thinking,
41:31what do I have to do to end this thing?
41:34As Angels back on his feet now.
41:36The champ up on his feet is Rourke.
41:38Trying to go right back after that knee.
41:40Oh!
41:42As Angels creates that separation.
41:49And Rourke, hooking the backslide here, Peter.
41:52Looks to float over, getting some extra leverage.
41:55And that's going to do it.
41:56Wait, did he get it?
41:58Here is your winner.
42:00And still, the Evolve champion, Aaron Rourke.
42:10Wow, talk about snatching a pinfall out of nowhere.
42:13Aaron Rourke caught Tristan Angels off guard
42:15and reminded everyone that a championship victory
42:18can happen in the blink of an eye.
42:20What a move from the champ.
42:24Another Evolve championship defense
42:26in the books for Aaron Rourke.
42:28It looked like Tristan Angels was well on his way
42:32to bringing it and taking the title from the champ.
42:35But the resilience, the determination, the timepiece,
42:38knowing the assignment, and even though Tristan Angels
42:41pushed him further than most expected,
42:44Aaron Rourke finds a way and sneaks out a dodge
42:47with the title.
42:49Third title defense officially in the books
42:51for the dying piece.
42:53As I think there's no mistake here, Peter,
42:56we're not talking about a transitional champion.
42:58We're talking about the new king of Wednesday nights.
43:00Absolutely.
43:01He will bring that title into succession.
43:03Wait a second.
43:07The Mog Squad looks to make an appearance.
43:11There's the main man energy.
43:17Cut the music. Ladies with gentle hands.
43:22Clap it up for the Mog Squad.
43:29Come on.
43:30I'm going to keep this real simple.
43:33The main man needs the main title.
43:40Wait, hold on.
43:41All four going to the ring.
43:42He can't get the title tonight.
43:43It's four on one.
43:44They're surrounding the ring here.
43:46Aaron Rourke, he's in a serious deficit right now.
43:49Wait.
43:50Oh.
43:51Cappuccino Jones.
43:53We know Kemp's always ready to throw down.
43:56He's motioning to the back.
43:57He brought the cavalry too.
43:58Sam Holloway, Marcus Mathers.
44:01Here we go.
44:02They're back and the Mog Squad is not going to get their opportunity.
44:06Talk about evening the odds right here.
44:09The other ID, Talon, taking it right to the Mog Squad.
44:12Back and forth we go.
44:15These guys going at it back and forth, Peter.
44:17ID 1.0 is back.
44:19We've got a big skirmish here.
44:21We've got to go.
44:22This is to be continued next week.
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