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WWE Evolve - Season 2 Episode 14
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00:14Then, now, forever.
00:33Together.
00:41Aaron Rourke was left standing all alone when he got some unexpected company.
00:46I'm gonna keep this real simple.
00:48The main man needs the main title.
00:55You can see that numbers game continue to pile up on the Evolved Champion Aaron Rourke
01:00as he's outnumbered until here comes Cappuccino Jones
01:03and a returning Sam Holloway and Marcus Mathers to help the Evolved Champion.
01:10Despite all of that, Max Abrams still hits the main objective on Aaron Rourke.
01:17And as a result, it's Max Abrams versus Cappuccino Jones right here tonight on Evolved on Tubi.
01:33Ooh, I am feeling it tonight.
01:36Evolved is on fire.
01:38Now look, we got Elijah Holyfield stepping in the ring for his debut.
01:42We got the Mog Squad mogging ID 1.0.
01:46And we've got my ID 2.0 girlies taking it to Layla Diggs and Mason Holiday.
01:52And also, how could we forget, you got your title match against Wendy Chu.
01:58Right back where I should be all thanks to you, Nikita.
02:01Oh, girl, you are so sweet.
02:03Honestly, I'm just happy we won that tag match despite Lainey costing me the pinfall.
02:08But whatever, it is your time to finally end Wendy's uninspiring title reign.
02:14And I'm gonna be in your corner to make sure that happens.
02:17I know that's right, girl.
02:18Tonight, Wendy Chu will sink beneath me.
02:47Another huge Wednesday night on Tubi.
02:50A major debut.
02:51And of course, the Evolved Women's Championship on the line.
02:54Hold on, Blake.
02:55It's time to do my dance.
02:59The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
03:05Introducing first, accompanied by Layla Diggs from Atlanta, Georgia, Mason Holiday.
03:13Getting the action started here in the Evolved Women's Division.
03:16Now, Peter, the last couple of times we've seen Layla Diggs and Mason Holiday,
03:20you claim you've added a touch to the dance.
03:23What's today's new move?
03:24Well, first of all, I printed that shirt for Layla.
03:27Really?
03:27Yeah, I went down to handle that.
03:29Hold on, the intro's the best.
03:30Who's better than Mason and Layla?
03:32Who's got more swag in all of WWE than these two?
03:37Are they gonna point to you again?
03:38Wait for it.
03:39Can't wait for the day that I get away.
03:44Also, beyond the dancing, I've just been impressed with both these two.
03:48The consistency, they continue to work in the PC, and you see it pay off in the ring.
03:59And her opponent from North Caldwell, New Jersey, Gianna Capri!
04:09Well, here comes one of the top ID talents on the women's side, Gianna Capri.
04:13And of course, a couple of weeks ago, Peter, we did see Anya Roon and Layla Diggs in singles action.
04:19Gianna Capri was in the VIP section, and I don't think she liked what she saw.
04:24Yeah, no, I don't think she did either, but I think a lot of people don't love what they've seen
04:27from Gianna Capri so far as well.
04:30Let's take a look at the VIP section this week as you see Veronica Haven and Anya Roon, and it's
04:35like two different demeanors.
04:37Yeah, two very different approaches, of course, but different styles of people as well.
04:41As Mason Holiday set to go one-on-one here with Gianna Capri, and we talked about that matchup a
04:47couple of weeks ago between Roon and Diggs.
04:49Peter, how different is this matchup tonight?
04:52You know, similar and different.
04:55Obviously, in terms of new talent, matching up with someone who's been here on Evolve, a similarity there.
05:01But style-wise, I mean, I gotta tell you, I'm still trying to get a read on who Gianna Capri
05:04is.
05:05Indeed, as Gianna Capri certainly has made her presence felt in various ways on Evolve, but has yet to really
05:10stack up the wins and move right on up the ladder in the Evolve women's division.
05:14Getting by Mason Holiday would certainly be a better recap and turn the head of Foreman Thatcher.
05:19Watch out pinfall.
05:20In the cover.
05:22I was in Italy last week for Clash in Italy.
05:24I know!
05:24And I was asking many people if they knew Gianna Capri.
05:28Couldn't find anyone who was friends or family.
05:30Really?
05:30Yeah, I was just asking strangers on the street.
05:32That's...
05:32Holding up a picture, saying, do you know Gianna Capri?
05:35Didn't get any answers.
05:36That's a very interesting sample of you.
05:38I was trying to do the research, Blake.
05:40It's called doing the work.
05:40You are an investigative journalist.
05:42Mason Holiday looking to control the pace right here.
05:44And Mason Holiday and Layla Diggs over the last few weeks have really kind of established themselves in that veteran
05:49-like role on Wednesday nights.
05:51Yeah, that's the thing I like about it.
05:52They've seen the opening by Kendall Gray, by Callie Armstrong, and they're taking advantage.
05:59Becoming leaders.
05:59Mason looking to take advantage right here.
06:00Center of the ring.
06:02Only two there for Mason Holiday.
06:04And, of course, we're very excited, Peter.
06:06Three weeks from tonight, Succession 3 back on Tubi.
06:108 p.m.
06:10Cannot wait.
06:11Yeah, absolutely.
06:12Oh, you're always going to get, as you see, the VIPs looking on.
06:16You're always going to get multiple title opportunities on Succession.
06:20And just a great card every time.
06:22Both the Evolve Championship and the Evolve Women's Championship look to be on the line right there.
06:26But as we saw with the VIP section with Veronica Haven and Anya Rune, do those two look up to
06:31Gianna Capri?
06:33I can't get the sense if it's looking up to.
06:37Is there a little bit of fear there?
06:40What is that relationship?
06:41Capri does have more experience inside the ring.
06:44She's toured Japan throughout her career.
06:46And certainly would love to capitalize with a win here over Mason Holiday.
06:49Yeah, but that doesn't give her, having more experience does not give you the right to torment and sort of
06:54berate.
06:56Holiday from the outside in.
06:57Sunset flip, only two.
06:59You know, berate the other talent in the locker room.
07:02As Capri looks to take advantage off that big stump.
07:06A near fall right there.
07:07Capri going right back to it.
07:10When you think about it, Gianna Capri is the exact opposite of Mason Holiday.
07:14Gianna Capri chose to attack on New Rule, berate her after a loss.
07:19And, you know, Mason Holiday decided to step in and say, hey, chill out.
07:23That's not how we do things here on Evolve.
07:24And, of course, Gianna Capri trying to take advantage as an ID talent.
07:27Which we know Sloane Jacobs, a fellow ID talent.
07:30We'll take full advantage later tonight as she challenges Wendy Chu for the Evolve women's title.
07:34That is a huge, huge mountain to climb for Sloane Jacobs.
07:38And I know you're very much looking forward, Peter.
07:40The in-ring Evolve debut of Elijah Holyfield.
07:44Are you kidding me?
07:46Ooh!
07:47This is gonna be so cool.
07:50Elijah Holyfield, his father of one of the most decorated athletes and, frankly, in American history.
07:56The guy did it all.
07:57Mason Holiday going for that head scissor again.
08:00But Gianna, oh!
08:01Scattered at that time and goes for the knee right after.
08:04Smart move by Sauce there.
08:06Gotta hand it to her.
08:07And Capri going for the roll up.
08:09Capri takes full advantage and steals the victory.
08:12And she also had her armor on the bottom rope.
08:14Here is your winner, Gianna Capri!
08:20Well, that's certainly one way to make a statement, Peter.
08:22It's me!
08:23Yeah, you called it a statement?
08:25I won!
08:25She used the rope for leverage.
08:27I got the job done.
08:31You can have your time.
08:33See?
08:33She is the one to be there.
08:35I won.
08:36I'm a winner.
08:37I represent the ID program, not her!
08:39You're out of me!
08:41You're out of me!
08:41Well, Veronica Haven likes what she sees, Anya Rune didn't like how it goes down.
08:46And as Capri looks to lead the women's ID program, let's hear from the leader
08:49of the Evolve Women's Division about tonight's defense.
08:55Sloan Jacobs, congrats, kudos to you for making it back to WWE.
09:00I see that you put in the work, but ever since you've returned,
09:04you've taken sleazy shortcuts to get a title shot.
09:08Sleazy Sloan.
09:09Sounds fitting.
09:11But I get it.
09:12You have a chip on your shoulder.
09:14And the amount of times that I had to reset in my career, I can proudly call myself a champion.
09:19So if it's a fight that you want, you got it.
09:22And you could bring your kitty cat of a partner, because I'm still walking out as Evolve Women's Champion.
09:27And you can chew on that.
09:28Champ Chu looks ready to not just defend her title, but also put down Sloan Jacobs here tonight.
09:34Also tonight on Tubi, it's the main man energy versus caffeinated energy,
09:38as Cappuccino Jones looks to get some retaliation for his ID friends against the Mog Squad,
09:43as Cappuccino Jones goes one-on-one with Max Abrams here tonight.
09:47Yes, and coming up later tonight, the Evolve debut of Elijah Holyfield.
09:53I cannot wait.
09:54Certainly cannot wait for that.
09:56But up next, Harley Riggins is looking to put a quick end to the rapid rise of newcomer Romeo Moreno.
10:02Romeo left his mark on Harley Riggins in the form of a boot print on his face.
10:06But will the result be the same tonight?
10:08We'll find out next on Evolve.
10:14On July 18th, the world's most famous arena delivers the main event.
10:25You know what time it is.
10:27You want a moment?
10:29This is always a moment.
10:32Everyone is buzzing about this spectacle.
10:35It's Saturday night's main event at the Garden.
10:38The night of Fanatics Fest NYC.
10:41Tickets on sale now.
10:47It's Gal.
10:49I've been spending a lot of time here at the private It's Gal reflection pond.
10:54And I've realized, for far too long, It's Gal has been pulled into too many different directions here at Evolve.
11:01It's Gal has been confused, tricked, and stuck.
11:07But no more.
11:09From now on, the only rock in a hard place It's Gal is stuck in between is these two granite
11:15biceps.
11:17Friends are overrated, and this stud is ready to get back on the solo game train.
11:21And I'm ready to choo-choo this train through any and all competition.
11:26So I'm here to announce the first ever It's Gal Mint Condition Open Challenge.
11:32So dummies, step up and find out why when you're in mint condition, there is no competition.
11:39Oh yeah.
11:42It's Gal coming to some epiphanies after some soul searching.
11:45Honestly, I could use a Peter Rosenberg reflection pool sometimes.
11:49I get this.
11:50Well, it worked, I guess.
11:52But I'm not going to lie.
11:53The color of that water was somewhat questionable.
11:56The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
12:01I'm going to break them in half.
12:01Introducing first, accompanied by Cam Hendricks.
12:04From Sheridan, Ohio, weighing 232 pounds, Harley Riggins.
12:11It's over.
12:12It's over before it even starts.
12:15You see the attitude there from Harley Riggins.
12:18And along with Cam Hendricks, Peter, these guys none too pleased with the events in the last couple of weeks.
12:23Well, it was two weeks ago in our main event when Romeo Moreno would come out of nowhere to take
12:27out Riggins,
12:28giving Wilder the opportunity he needed to finally put down Cam Hendricks.
12:36At some point when things are going the wrong way, Blake, you gotta slow things down.
12:38How do we stop this thing and turn it around?
12:40We'll see how slow Harley Riggins can go as he's usually all gas, no brakes.
12:45It's a point of praise.
12:49What are you doing?
12:50Two against one, that doesn't seem very fair.
12:52What's up with that?
12:54Truby, you know something?
12:57Sometimes, in the darkest times, the toughest situations, we create our best art.
13:05So brother, let's show the world.
13:24And as a opponent from a trance spain, weighing in at 205 pounds, Romeo Moreno.
13:34Well, it's an uphill battle for El Freestyler here tonight, but Peter, he certainly looks
13:38up to the challenge.
13:39Hey, hey.
13:40You know, I started to get it down pretty well over the last few years.
13:43No, you're completely offbeat when you do it.
13:44And this is a very easy dance to do, but that's the part that worries me.
13:48See, I think I got the cadence down.
13:49What are you going to do when your wedding day comes if you can't even do the basic X-dance?
13:53See, I thought I had it down.
13:54No, you don't.
13:55You don't.
13:56I got to tell you, super excited to see Romeo Moreno in a spot like this, because Harley
14:01Riggins presents a serious challenge for anybody.
14:05Yes, Harley Riggins, Romeo Moreno, all set to go here.
14:08Bell sounds run away.
14:09Referee Jeremy Marcus is a sign of this contest.
14:11And, Peter, we heard a little bit from Moreno right before this matchup, but ultimately,
14:15how dangerous is tonight's situation for Romeo?
14:17Well, extremely.
14:18Even if it was a one-on-one with Harley Riggins with no threat of Cam Hendricks, I'd say it
14:22would be dangerous.
14:23But being as there's always, always a threat of Cam Hendricks, it's that much more dangerous
14:30for Romeo Moreno.
14:31As Romeo Moreno's win-loss record has been a bit shaky ever since coming to Wednesday
14:35night.
14:35But he's certainly shown a lot of promise.
14:39He's certainly been an incredible talent.
14:41Bell pulls that, son.
14:43I've been very impressed with Romeo Moreno.
14:45He's just such an interesting athlete.
14:48Very innovative style of offense.
14:49Yeah, and the way he moves, there's just a smoothness.
14:52You would have thought he's been doing this forever, the way he moves around that ring.
14:55Look at the speed he even hit in the road.
14:56He calls himself an artist.
14:59The canvas is essentially the ring for him, indeed.
15:04As right now, Cam Hendricks getting involved and turns around as Romeo Moreno right in the
15:10big boot of Harley Riggins.
15:12Well, if Harley, a little whisper in the wind for the big man.
15:16Yeah, hold on.
15:17And the cover, only two.
15:20These are very different styles.
15:22And maybe you'd say if Romeo Moreno's an artist, Harley Riggins is something different altogether.
15:27Because there is a brutality to Harley Riggins.
15:29But make no mistake with what you just saw right there, like that whisper in the wind.
15:32Very, very sneaky athletic, too.
15:34He's not just a bruiser.
15:35Harley can do a lot for him.
15:38As Riggins continues to inflict punishment on Moreno, I think back to Tate Wilder's final message to Romeo Moreno before
15:44moving on to NXT.
15:46Every loss can become a lesson.
15:48Tate took his share of setbacks when he first arrived in Evolve, but used them as motivation.
15:52And right now, Romeo may need that lesson as the former Michigan State standout Harley Riggins is in control.
15:58Exactly, Romeo must turn this pain into purpose, because Riggins is trying to make sure he learns this lesson the
16:03harder.
16:09And Harley Riggins, Peter, since coming to Wednesday nights, has certainly been the ultimate trash booth.
16:13He really has.
16:14But guess what?
16:15He backs it up with brute force in the ring.
16:18I think there's an incredibly high ceiling for Harley Riggins.
16:22If he stopped just hanging out with people like Cam Hendricks.
16:25We almost wonder, I mean, in this matchup, is he doing the bidding for Cam Hendricks or trying to get
16:29a job done on his own?
16:31I think those things have never been mutually exclusive for Harley Riggins.
16:35I feel like he's always, oh, you see the nice ensegurri there from Romeo.
16:38What a counter there by Romeo Moreno.
16:40I think Harley Riggins always is doing the bidding for Cam Hendricks while always trying to make a name for
16:44himself.
16:46As Riggins down, Moreno down.
16:51Big opportunity on the horizon here for Romeo Moreno.
16:54Not as a pick up a win, but to really move up the ladder on Wednesday nights.
16:58You can already feel from the energy here, the crowd is going to explode if Romeo Moreno scores a pin
17:04on Harley Riggins.
17:05As Romeo goes up, oh!
17:07And step up in seguri, but it connects to Showtime.
17:09How about one for each?
17:11And this time gets Riggins as well.
17:13And Romeo Moreno trying to overcome the numbers game here.
17:17It's so rare that something good in the world happens.
17:20Wouldn't it be nice?
17:20Where are we going here?
17:21Where are we going?
17:22Romeo, what's the plan, Stan?
17:24As Moreno looks like he's going for the Spanish fly, but Cam Hendricks holding onto the leg there of Harley
17:30Riggins.
17:32Well, give credit to Cam Hendricks.
17:34And Romeo leaps right into the choke slam.
17:38Oh, and gets caught with the knee underneath the chin.
17:42Moreno's down.
17:43And it's all Harley Riggins.
17:45Oh, that is brutal.
17:47Here is your winner, Harley Riggins!
17:53Well, Romeo Moreno certainly tried to overcome the odds here, but once again, that numbers game, Peter, entirely too much
17:59to overcome.
17:59I really thought Romeo Moreno was on his way to an incredible victory, and he really needed to score one.
18:06Painted a beautiful picture tonight, but in the end, not enough.
18:11Harley Riggins showing exactly why they call him.
18:14Oh, wait, wait, hold on, Peter.
18:15Cam Hendricks is up to something right here.
18:18See, this is the thing.
18:19The match is over.
18:20Riggins picked up the win.
18:21And you basically already knocked Romeo Moreno out cold.
18:24Wait a minute.
18:26Come on, guys.
18:27This is enough.
18:28Oh!
18:30Peter, this is payback plain and simple.
18:32Romeo Moreno did the right thing when he stopped Harley Riggins from getting involved in Cam Hendricks' match against Tate
18:38Wilder.
18:39A match Cam went on to lose, and now Team PC is making Romeo pay for it.
18:43This is ridiculous.
18:44You made that point.
18:45Why go this way?
18:46The bullies of Oval just put their stamp on another victim.
18:51Listen, Victor, Peter, what are you doing?
18:57Last week, Braxton Cole attacked Harlan Lewis' arm.
19:01You guys ripped it out of its socket.
19:03He's not even medically cleared.
19:06You guys got to be careful.
19:08Yes, sir.
19:09We learned our lesson.
19:10Thank you for your guidance, boss.
19:13Well, Oval's about learning lessons.
19:16I think it's been received.
19:17I need you guys on point for this next one, especially this next match.
19:22Max Abrams versus Cappuccino Jones.
19:25The Monk Squad's going to be lurking about.
19:28ID 1.0 is going to back up Cappuccino.
19:32Pandemonium.
19:33I can't have that before my very first succession.
19:35I'm counting on you guys' security to not let this match get ruined, to let the fellas settle it in
19:41the ring.
19:42Yes, sir.
19:42Can I do that?
19:43You got you, brother.
19:44100%.
19:44All right.
19:45Good lads, then.
19:46Thanks very much, huh?
19:48All right.
19:50Well, with that sorted, I can move on to Succession 3 on June 24th.
19:56First thing I can say is there will be a new acquisition to Evolve, a brand new debut.
20:02The other thing I can say is that after tonight's main event for the Evolve Women's Championship between Windy Chu
20:10and Sloane Jacobs, they will defend at succession against Nikita Blinds.
20:18Well, how about that, huh?
20:20Well, how about that, huh?
20:20Let's get to work, then!
20:32This summer.
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20:36Guarantee your place at the FIFA World Cup when it comes to North America.
20:43Elevate every minute of match day and experience the very best of the beautiful game with a ticket-inclusive hospitality
20:50package.
20:55The countdown to kickoff is on.
21:02Welcome back to Evolve.
21:04The foreman delivered massive news before the break.
21:06Nikita Lions has earned a championship opportunity at Succession 3.
21:12The following contest is scheduled for one more.
21:17Introducing first, from Daleks Tuskis, wing in at 210 pounds, representing the MOG Squad, Max Abrams!
21:27Last week, Max Abrams left the Evolve Champion Aaron Warwick laid out with the main objective.
21:31And now he's carrying himself like a man who believes he already has the champ figured out.
21:35I do not feel the main man energy these days.
21:37You know, the whole MOG Squad, it's been an entirely different presentation.
21:41Please don't do it. Please don't do it.
21:42That's it.
21:42I hate it.
21:44Well, first of all, why is Max Abrams dressed like he's a Laker girl?
21:50That's a good point.
21:53But I will tell you, you know, Jimmy Hart always says it was taught to him back in the day.
22:00If you dress like you're in the audience, you may end up in the audience.
22:03Max Abrams does not dress like he's in the audience.
22:11And his opponent from Coffeyville, Kansas, wing in at 180 pounds, Cappuccino Jones!
22:21Well, that's really true wisdom from the mouth of the South right there, but Cappuccino Jones, ready to lock in
22:28right now with the Evolve Universe. Raise your cup!
22:31Have you ever been to Coffeyville?
22:33I have not been to Coffeyville.
22:35You've never been to Coffeyville, Kansas. Have you ever been to Latte Larry's?
22:39I have been to Latte Larry's.
22:41Delightful, right?
22:41I'm a big spike guy.
22:43Yeah.
22:44I know you are.
22:45Good to see Cappuccino back in action.
22:48Talk about somebody who's undergone the ups and the downs on Wednesday nights.
22:52I mean, Cappuccino Jones has certainly been through the ringer, and now looking to come out better on the other
22:57side as you see Foreman Thatcher's security officially established right there.
23:00Shido Ash on the left, Viktor Zanov on the right, and those two have certainly made a difference since their
23:05first appearance on Evolve.
23:06So apparently Foreman Thatcher just sends them out there to keep an eye on them?
23:09Have you not seen what the Mog Squad's done over the last few weeks?
23:12I guess you're right.
23:13Oh!
23:14Well, regardless of who's out there, Max Abrams has managed to lure Cappuccino Jones right out and stop his offense
23:20back in the ring.
23:21And love it or hate it, it's a smart, savvy, veteran-like move by the main men.
23:26Yeah, I still don't like it one bit. That much I know.
23:30Over the past several weeks, things have certainly gotten a lot more personal between these ID talents, specifically the Mog
23:35Squad and the likes of Cappuccino Jones, Sam Holloway.
23:40And of course, you know, looking at-
23:41Oh, big dropkick.
23:43Oh, man.
23:44Big connections.
23:46Marcus Mathers, indeed, throw him in there as well.
23:48Great to see Marcus Mathers back as well.
23:50Absolutely, as Cappuccino Jones looking alone right here.
23:53Big elbow in the corner.
23:55I will tell you what, Cappuccino Jones, in my opinion, one of the best women athletes in all of Evolve.
24:02Oh, and the main man connects with the enziguri as Cappuccino Jones goes down.
24:08And, Peter, we touched on it, but how much adversity has Cappuccino Jones faced here on Evolve?
24:11He's dealt with everything.
24:12You gave it.
24:13Oh!
24:13He has always found himself in the toughest spot possible.
24:17Only two.
24:18I don't know if he got all of them.
24:20But that's what's always impressed me about Cappuccino Jones.
24:22No matter what's kind of put in front of him, he keeps responding to every challenge.
24:28He just keeps on pushing forward.
24:30Now, there's a lot of pressure, in my opinion, for Max Abrams to win this matchup.
24:34He's now head of the Mog Squad.
24:35He's got himself a little team around him.
24:37And, of course, as we heard very recently here on Evolve, here we go into the cover.
24:41Hooks the outside leg.
24:42Last week, specifically, Max Abrams talking about wanting the main championship.
24:46And if you want to be the main man with the main man energy and the main championship, you've got
24:51to beat someone like Cappuccino Jones.
24:53A guy who's competed and was within a whisker of becoming the Evolve champion himself.
24:58He's certainly been very close to securing the gold and fulfilling his goals here on Wednesday nights.
25:05And if you're Cappuccino Jones right now, Peter, somewhere in the back of your mind, you have to be wondering
25:08about Santi Rivera, Jakari Ball, C.J. Valor, the rest of the multiple.
25:13Yeah, absolutely.
25:14And how do you not think about those guys when they have paid?
25:18Cap out of the corner with the head scissors.
25:21They have made their presence felt over and over again.
25:24So you'd have to be foolish to not be thinking about it.
25:26As Jones.
25:28Oh!
25:31That's gotta hurt.
25:32Met with the dropkick by Max Abrams.
25:35Oh!
25:36Both men with the same idea.
25:38Right there, that flipping blockbuster.
25:40Oh!
25:41And Capp able to hang on.
25:43You know, it's unfortunate, as much as I like to take some shots at Max Abrams dancing, his music, the
25:47way he pulls his tights, his warm-up pants off, you cannot knock the guy in the ring.
25:52Certainly an incredible physique, he's been in some of the best shape of anybody on the Evolve roster since stepping
25:57foot on Tubi.
25:59He's solid, and there's a reason he was accepted at the Nightmare Factory and was a top pupil for Cody
26:04Rhodes.
26:05Indeed.
26:06And you can hear the Evolve Universe right now, rain down and a lack of respect coming here.
26:12The big man!
26:14But maybe took too much time, misses the elbow.
26:17Got way up there.
26:19Going for that froggy brew.
26:20Yeah, he was trying to steal that froggy brew and did not pan out.
26:24And the high elevation sends Abrams up and over, and Cappuccino Jones with the shotgun dropkick in the corner.
26:32Cappuccino, man, a win over Max Abrams would go a long way.
26:35And Capp, starting to cook a bit here.
26:38The Evolve Universe getting right behind him.
26:41And Jones, he's up top, he's gonna fly!
26:48And that caffeine starting to kick in here, Peter.
26:50And Cappuccino Jones is a guy I see with incredibly high ceiling.
26:53I could picture him on NXT, I could picture him anywhere at WWE.
26:57But you gotta score big wins.
27:00Beating the head of the Mog Squad would be a good first step.
27:03Cappuccino Jones and Max Abrams certainly look like they could follow the path of stars.
27:06Going from Wednesday to Tuesday nights, into the sit-out power bomb, into the cover!
27:11Only two.
27:13We always talk about Peter Evolve, seeing stars at the ground level.
27:16Cappuccino Jones, how about his growth and development ever since day one here on Tubi?
27:20It's been remarkable to see, you know?
27:23Just to see week in and week out.
27:25Oh, and I think Cap was looking to end things.
27:29Max had a different plan.
27:30Nice counter!
27:32As these two going back and forth right here, Max Abrams stunned.
27:35Cappuccino Jones.
27:36Here could be the opening for Cappuccino Jones.
27:38With another big kick!
27:39And Abrams catches him with a knee.
27:42Back and forth we go here, Peter.
27:46Of course, still to come, we got a huge debut in Elijah Holyfield.
27:49But these two connect inside the center of the ring.
27:52Both Abrams is down, Cappuccino Jones is down.
27:55As Security turning around and-
27:57There you go.
27:58Looks like they're gonna turn the Mog Squad away.
28:00There you go, Security doing their job.
28:02Oh, there's Holloway and Mathers.
28:05And now Security's getting their beat here.
28:07They don't wanna see any physicality.
28:08Well, they-
28:09Well, certainly getting physical there with Mathers.
28:11Yeah, they just threw Mathers right down to the ground on his head.
28:13And that's 285 pounds of Sam Holloway.
28:16These guys just ripping to the back.
28:18I do not envy the job of having to remove Hardway Holloway.
28:22Good lord.
28:25The odds look to be even right now.
28:27He's back up on his feet.
28:29And Cap, he's looking up.
28:32Froggy Brew?
28:33Could it be?
28:34He's certainly looking for that Froggy Brew.
28:37And Abrams, where's he going?
28:39Abrams to the outside.
28:41What's Cap thinking now though?
28:42And Jones!
28:43Flying through the air!
28:45All the way down from the top!
28:48And now Cappuccino Jones looking to capitalize.
28:52Sending Abrams back in.
28:55This is Cap's opportunity here, Peter.
28:57He's going back up again?
29:00Wait a minute.
29:01There's CJ Fowler!
29:03The X Factor, the Mog Squad!
29:07And somehow the Mog Squad still finds a way.
29:11Referee Vicky Diarico didn't see it.
29:13And now Max Abrams setting a mod with the main objective.
29:21And it's all Max Abrams.
29:25Here is your winner, Max Abrams!
29:31Well, by hook or by crook, Peter, the Mog Squad prevails.
29:37Well, this one's been brewing for weeks, let's be honest.
29:40See what I did there?
29:40Brewing.
29:41Anyways, these guys, both young, both hungry, incredible talents.
29:45They held nothing back.
29:47And they went back and forth.
29:49An awesome matchup.
29:51And after a hard fought back and forth, you have the chaos on the outside.
29:55Out of nowhere, CJ Valor of the Mog Squad providing the assist.
30:00Helping the main man steal the underhanded victory
30:03and put Cappuccino Jones on ice here tonight on Tubi.
30:08That main objective is becoming a major problem.
30:12Max Abrams has now put down the Evolve champion, Aaron Ward,
30:15and Cappuccino Jones in consecutive weeks.
30:18And at some point, you have to start asking if the main man is closing in
30:22on the top of Evolve.
30:26That's right, that's the main man.
30:28Get the job done, all by yourself.
30:36Hey, PJ Voss said that.
30:37I'm here to watch the Women Evolve title match.
30:40And whoever wins that, they gonna come get they issue.
30:46This August.
30:50From the home of the Minnesota Vikings.
30:56Two epic nights of WWE SummerSlam.
30:59Welcome, everyone, to the biggest event of the summer.
31:06SummerSlam!
31:08SummerSlam!
31:09SummerSlam!
31:10Are you ready?
31:11SummerSlam, Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd.
31:19Welcome back to Evolve.
31:25The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
31:30Introducing first, from Palo Alto, California, weighing in at 225 pounds, Kai Kavari!
31:41Well, I know it's one of your favorite themes on Wednesday nights.
31:44I gotta tell you.
31:44I don't know how I feel about Kai Kavari, but his theme is a certified West Coast bomb.
31:50It definitely got the West Coast vibes, and of course, he has a lot of West Coast flavor
31:54competing and running back at Boise State and Oregon at the Division I level.
31:58And now looking to become the next breakout star on Wednesday nights.
32:02Well, if he's not careful, the only thing broken is gonna be his jaw.
32:08And his opponent, from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 234 pounds,
32:18Elisha Holyfield!
32:21Well, certainly looking like the real deal here tonight.
32:24The Evolve Universe erupts for the official in-ring debut of Elisha Holyfield.
32:31How can you not be excited to see Elisha Holyfield?
32:38Of course, introduced to the WWE Universe on LFG Seasons 1 and 2.
32:45Overcame a bit of a bicep injury, but now he's 100% healthy.
32:48And he's ready to roll!
32:51And not only physically, but he brings the name to the table as well.
32:56Checks a lot of boxes, does this kid.
32:58And, Peter, oftentimes we talk about pressure in situations.
33:01It is his in-ring debut.
33:03There's a lot of fanfare behind him.
33:05How much pressure is on Elisha Holyfield to deliver here tonight?
33:07Well, I think if your last name's Holyfield and you're a pro athlete,
33:11there are some expectations.
33:13I mean, your dad is a guy who debuts as a light heavyweight,
33:17becomes a cruiserweight, eventually beats Mike Tyson
33:21and is heavyweight champion of the world.
33:24Elijah Holyfield certainly brings an incredible pedigree of his own,
33:27a former running back at the University of Georgia.
33:30Wow, an offensive burst from the rookie.
33:33He had stopped across several NFL franchises,
33:35but now it seems he has found his true calling right here inside the square circle.
33:39Well, that's what I'm so interested about, is just getting to see more of him
33:42and how he performs in the ring in actual competition.
33:45And look at the explosiveness right here.
33:48Spinebuster out of the corner.
33:49Oh, man.
33:50And, Peter, it's pretty interesting.
33:51We're looking at two former Division I running backs right now,
33:53but built completely different.
33:58Wait for it, Peter.
33:59He's setting him up.
34:01Bam!
34:02Right underneath the chin.
34:05And Elijah Holyfield is the real deal.
34:12Here is your winner, Elijah Holyfield.
34:20What an incredible debut for Elijah Holyfield.
34:24Wow, wow, wow.
34:27All right, looking back at this one, right here the spinebuster.
34:31All building to the crushing uppercut.
34:36Just like that.
34:37Welcome to Evolve.
34:39One, two, three.
34:41Elijah Holyfield.
34:43Talk about making a huge statement in your first appearance Wednesday nights on Tubi.
34:49Holyfield certainly looks like the real deal.
34:52But Peter, I understand now Mr. England has a few gripes.
34:58Last week was an international tragedy.
35:03There I am, fingertips away from rightfully winning the men's Evolve Championship from Aaron Rourke when he narrowly escapes with
35:12an uninspiring victory.
35:14And to make matters even worse, I didn't have a second to process this or act in retaliation,
35:22as the MOG Squad would immediately start their bid to be the next contenders.
35:28But I am not done with that championship.
35:31Aaron, that was not a convincing victory.
35:34Everybody knows that was not a convincing victory.
35:37And the MOG Squad, those imbeciles, are merely a snippet of the so-called contenders on the men's Evolve roster.
35:46People who, for some reason, think they have a right to hold championship gold when they couldn't even hold my
35:52jock strap.
35:54Braxton Cole, a trust fund baby who is cruising through life at the expense of his father, Harlem Lewis,
36:02who would look more suitable leading a gang of motorcyclists than the men's Evolve division.
36:08And finally, Chaz Starboy Hall.
36:12Now, Chazza, I think that nickname is brilliant for you, given your childlike stature.
36:19The point is, there is a difference between wannabe champions and men like me who are born with gold running
36:25through their veins.
36:26And in all honesty, I believe Evolve is crying out for somebody like me to grab the reins and lead
36:33it into the future.
36:34So Aaron Rourke, know this, you may have won this chapter, but the story is far, far from over.
36:43And it does not end until Mr. England, Tristan Angels, is standing over you and hoisting the newly won men's
36:53Evolve championship above his head.
37:02Salty one is that Tristan Angels.
37:04Well, that's sort of his brand, you know?
37:07It certainly seems to be as we're set for a huge main event right here, Peter.
37:12What a week it's been on Evolve, the debut of Elijah Holyfield.
37:16Yeah, and he made an impression quickly.
37:20Holy smokes, that uppercut would certainly make the old man proud.
37:24And of course, more bullying by Cam Hendricks and Harley Riggins, but right now, Sloan Jacobs, back in the WWE,
37:32here on Evolve, the ultimate opportunist, looking to take full advantage and win her first championship in the WWE here
37:40tonight.
37:44Sloan Jacobs earned this opportunity last week in tag team action alongside Nikita Lyons.
37:49Big Cat Keita rocked Champ Chu with a devastating spin kick.
37:52But before Big Cat Keita could make the cover, Laney Luck cut her off, and Jacobs was in the right
37:57place at the right time to capitalize, secure the victory, and earn the championship opportunity.
38:05Sloan Jacobs, 23 years old, very, very new.
38:11Of course, this is her second time around, made her way back to WWE, but Wendy Chu, an established veteran,
38:16earned her way to the top.
38:21As Wendy Chu on her way out here, but she's certainly looking to make her second title defense right here
38:26tonight.
38:28As Champ Chu is here with all the confidence in the world.
38:32But the difference is, Sloan Jacobs now appears to be sitting under the learning tree of one Nikita Lyons.
38:39First of all, that's an interesting tree to be honest, right?
38:43The fruit coming off of that tree, I'm not saying it's poison, but it may be a little, it's really
38:47fruitful.
38:48It's fruitful, and it might taste a little different, you know what I mean?
38:51Nikita is her own kind of cat.
38:54And also, I have some question marks based on the face Nikita made last week about how excited she is
38:58to see her prized pupil in this spot, Blake.
39:04Nikita certainly wanted that opportunity for herself, but they'd be looking to reap the rewards of one Sloan Jacobs here
39:09in this championship battle.
39:11Challenger's in, champion is in.
39:13Now let's head to Mike Rome to set the table for this women's championship main event.
39:20The following contest scheduled for one fall is for the EVOLVE Women's Championship.
39:32Introducing the challenger from Westchester, Pennsylvania, Sloan Jacobs.
39:48And her opponents from the city that never sleeps.
39:54She is the EVOLVE Women's Champion, Wendy Chiu.
40:08So here we go, huge main event.
40:14It's go time, baby.
40:16Let's get into it.
40:17Just three weeks from Succession 3.
40:21And take a look at the VIP.
40:22Look who's back, PJ Vassa.
40:25And of course, Carmen Petrovic.
40:27PJ Vassa.
40:27I've never seen her in such a relaxed state before.
40:30I guess she's not too worried about people recognizing her as her name right across the fan.
40:34And here we go, right off the bell, Wendy Chiu bringing the fight right to Sloan Jacobs.
40:38And Peter, earlier it was confirmed the winner of this matchup will defend the EVOLVE Women's Championship.
40:43Here we go, quick cover there by Sloan Jacobs.
40:46Will defend the EVOLVE Women's Championship against Nikita Lyons at Succession 3 on June 24th.
40:52I gotta tell you, Blake, that's exactly what I expected.
40:54You know what Succession's all about.
40:56The question remains, though, who will be the champion?
41:00You have to wonder how much pressure does that add to this title matchup.
41:03Here we go, into the cover of the dropkick.
41:05Only two.
41:06Sloan Jacobs was once in NXT.
41:07She was let go, and now she's back through WWE ID.
41:10And tonight, beating Wendy Chiu would complete her redemption story.
41:13Well, if you're Wendy Chiu, finally winning championship gold.
41:16But on the other side, Sloan Jacobs has battled her way back for a second chance.
41:20And tonight, she has the opportunity to take everything she's worked for
41:23and turn it into the biggest victory of her career.
41:27As Wendy Chiu in control right now, Sloan Jacobs trying to get back to her feet.
41:31But who's walking out as EVOLVE Women's Champion?
41:34How does an event become an experience?
41:39This is how.
41:43This is why.
41:47This is WrestleMania.
41:51We know what it means to our country.
41:55But what could it mean to a kingdom?
42:02WrestleMania.
42:03For the first time ever.
42:06From the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
42:09A phenomenon so incredible,
42:11it would need to be experienced
42:13to be believed.
42:21Back in action here on EVOLVE.
42:23Huge main event.
42:24Shannon Peters for right there.
42:25The richest prize in the EVOLVE Women's Division.
42:27Wendy Chiu, Sloan Jacobs.
42:29As these two have been back and forth
42:30over the last couple of minutes.
42:31Absolutely.
42:32And one of the things that I love about matchups like this
42:34is just seeing what a young talent like Sloan Jacobs is.
42:37Win or loss.
42:38Does she step up?
42:40As you see, P.J. Vassa and Carmen Petrovic looking on.
42:43Hold on.
42:43A little bit of.
42:44There we go.
42:44Jacobs pounding away on Wendy Chiu.
42:47But it looks like a bit of an argument right there.
42:48You have to wonder.
42:49Those two probably feel like they should be the top content.
42:51And if I'm Carmen Petrovic,
42:52I'm not getting an argument VIP with P.J. Vassa.
42:55Whatever she said, it's fine.
42:58Typically, P.J. Vassa one you don't want to start an argument with.
43:01But Carmen Petrovic certainly could back up her own words.
43:04You see right there on the near side of our screen,
43:06Nikita Lyons even sharing some words with the VIP.
43:08Yeah, everyone seems to want to come get their issue today.
43:12I never want to go get my issue.
43:14And, of course, we saw that on a little mini several weeks ago.
43:17A lot of these stars in that matchup.
43:19And the issues might not be able to.
43:21So Sloane Jacobs, so far in this matchup, holding her own.
43:26Putting the work in, drops the leg.
43:28It's the outside legs.
43:30And an ear fall there for Sloane Jacobs.
43:32But, Peter, either way, you have to tip your cap to Sloane Jacobs.
43:36Immense improvements in her game since returning to the WWE.
43:39Oh, yeah, and think about it.
43:40She had an opportunity.
43:41It went away.
43:42She actually went and tried out again.
43:45Tries out for the WWE again.
43:48Finds her way back to the Performance Center.
43:50And now here she is on Tubi on a Wednesday night with a championship opportunity.
43:54That's a lot of pressure.
43:55Certainly no lack of humility in Sloane Jacobs.
43:58But what we've seen over the last few weeks,
43:59we certainly can call her that ultimate opportunist.
44:03Now she's kind of in control of this matchup against the Venn champ, Wendy Chu.
44:07Whether it's Lainey Luck, Wendy Chu, and the twisting elevated suplex.
44:13Sloane Jacobs into the cover.
44:15Will we have a new champion?
44:16Can you imagine?
44:17And Sloane certainly thought that was enough, Peter.
44:21Well, I'm here to inform Sloane,
44:23as much as she's learned is the Performance Center,
44:24you need a full three count to win the match.
44:26As Sloane Jacobs continuing to try to wear down champ Chu right here.
44:33As Wendy Chu trying to get back in this matchup.
44:37You see more of an argument here in the VIP.
44:40By the way, maybe you guys shouldn't be hanging out.
44:42Come on, Wendy.
44:43Stop!
44:45And, Peter, how about some more breaking news coming down right now?
44:47You're going to love this one next week,
44:49the It's Goal Open Challenge.
44:51Are you serious?
44:53It's official.
44:54That is something I can really look forward to.
44:57And after what we saw earlier tonight, also official,
45:00Cappuccino Jones, Marcus Mathers, and Sam Holloway
45:03against the Mog Squad, it's six-man tag team match.
45:06Wow. What a lineup.
45:07And I'll tell you what, in spite of the fact
45:09that I scored a zero on the Stunometer,
45:11I'm still excited to see what It's Goal brings
45:13to the It's Goal Open Challenge.
45:14And certainly wonder who's going to answer that Open Challenge.
45:16We knew this week's episode of Volv was loaded.
45:19Next week looks to be even more impactful
45:22as Wendy Choo right now, that hammerlock clothesline.
45:26And you know everything, Wendy Choo,
45:28is really just softening you up to get that dirt now.
45:32That's what she's looking for every time.
45:33As Wendy looking to seal the deal.
45:37Oh.
45:40Oh.
45:41Are you getting the sense that Nikita Lyons
45:43is rooting Sloan on or just sort of observing?
45:46She's been quite passive there in the corner
45:48as there's a Molly go-round,
45:50taking one out of the Evolve Champions playbook.
45:53Didn't connect with all of it, only two for Wendy.
45:56Wendy Choo's second title defense
45:58still chasing her first successful one
46:00after Sloan and Nikita ruined the last attempt.
46:04Of course, in that first title defense,
46:06broken up by one Sloan Jenkins.
46:08And Sloan with a counter here to cover.
46:09Nice reversal by Wendy.
46:11Back and forth we go.
46:15As the challenger stood in the champion,
46:18there's the face buster.
46:19Cover Peter, center of the ring.
46:22And you know it didn't sit well with Wendy Choo
46:24that she has her first title defense
46:26and doesn't actually retain with a win.
46:28She wants to actually do it the right way.
46:31She took no satisfaction.
46:33And it looks like Nikita Lyons
46:35very satisfied with the offensive output right now,
46:38the challenge.
46:38No, big cat Kina.
46:40She's getting into it with the VIP section,
46:43with the crowd.
46:44Wendy's slipping out the back door.
46:48As Sloan getting Wendy caught in the fishnets.
46:51Yeah, this is one of the more interesting things
46:53Sloan Jacobs brings to the table.
46:56As Jacobs, she might be starting to think about that siren song, Peter.
47:01She can lock in that submission.
47:02I don't know if there's anywhere for Wendy Choo to go.
47:04Well, I'll tell you this.
47:04If she's going to the top, she needs to move faster than that
47:06because the champ ain't going to let you take your sweet ass time,
47:09pardon the expression, to get to the top rope.
47:12We're certainly getting into the deep waters of this matchup
47:14as Wendy Choo looking for that superplex.
47:19All the way down.
47:20And Wendy's going to roll with her.
47:22Look at the perseverance of champ Choo.
47:26Brain Buster, cover, Wendy Choo.
47:30Not quite yet.
47:33As Wendy's got to be feeling a level of frustration here, Peter.
47:37Well, listen, she knows.
47:39She is expected.
47:40She is a favorite going into this matchup with Sloan Jacobs.
47:43She is expected to take this title into Succession 3.
47:47She's looking for the dirt nap.
47:48Is it hooked in?
47:50Jacobs trying to counter, trying to move any direction she can.
47:55Gets Choo in the corner.
47:57And Sloan creates the separation.
48:01Uh-oh.
48:03And she's got her in that backpack position.
48:05Oh, goodness gracious.
48:06And drops Choo face first.
48:09Sloan Jacobs now firmly in the driver's seat.
48:13Not getting the sense of the Evolve Universe.
48:14Huge, huge fans of Sloan Jacobs.
48:16And Jacobs right in front of the Lions.
48:18Drops the elbow.
48:19Nikita looks at Prest.
48:21Cover.
48:21Hooks the outside leg.
48:24Two and seven.
48:25Eight.
48:26Somehow, Wendy Choo presses out.
48:27Well, this thing has already gotten more complicated than Wendy Choo would have liked.
48:35As you have to wonder how much deeper in the playbook can Sloan Jacobs go.
48:39Siren song.
48:40She has it locked in.
48:41Well, this is not where Wendy Choo wants to be.
48:44Fingers interlocked underneath the chin, but Wendy's starting to slide towards that bottom roof.
48:49Nikita Lyons manipulating it.
48:51Can't do that.
48:53Vicky DeRico's right there.
48:54What are you doing, Keith?
48:56Uh-oh, watch out.
48:57And Wendy, dirt nap from the seated position.
49:00Sloan rolls through.
49:01Near fall.
49:02And Wendy gets caught as Jacobs now tries to slingshot.
49:08Oh, man.
49:10That's going to stun Wendy.
49:12Champ is in trouble here.
49:14Into an electric chair position.
49:16Oh, Wendy.
49:17As Wendy trying to counter.
49:20Slips out the back into the dirt nap.
49:22She hasn't locked in.
49:24Wendy Choo has slowed Jacobs down.
49:28She's going to tap.
49:29And the Champ perseveres.
49:33Here is your winner as a result of submission, and still the Evolved Women's Champion, Wendy Choo.
49:46Talk about a battle, Peter, but at the end of the night, Wendy Choo perseveres and is still your Evolved
49:53Women's Champion.
49:55What a huge opportunity for Sloan Jacobs so early in her Evolved career.
50:00And she held her own.
50:01Surprising the champion, showing why she's earned this moment.
50:05But in the end, Wendy Choo cashing in on that championship experience all the way.
50:10And now continues to sit atop the Evolved Women's Division with the successful title defense here on Wednesday Night.
50:18And Wendy Choo back to her feet right now.
50:23As the challengers continue to stack up here for Wendy Choo.
50:26Oh, Nikita just swatted away her partner.
50:31Wendy Choo turns around, and there it is.
50:33It is now official June 24th at Evolved Succession 3.
50:38Wendy Choo defends her championship against Nikita Lyons, who now has the biggest opportunity of her career.
50:48It looks like another argument starting to break out here in the VIP lounge.
50:53Oh, Carmen Petrovic, P.J. Vasa going back and forth.
50:57Officials trying to separate them.
50:59This one's starting to ramp up even more.
51:01Our Succession 3 title match is set.
51:03But we'll see this battle to be continued next week.
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