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00:07Then, now, forever, together.
00:40Girl, all of this is really relaxing, but you have your first of all women's title defense
00:45tonight.
00:46Are you ready?
00:47One more deep breath.
00:50Hold it.
00:53Hold it.
00:55Okay, breathe out.
00:58Tonight is a lesson on karma.
01:00We ruined Lainey's little title match.
01:03Deserved.
01:03She ruined my championship celebration.
01:06Ridiculous.
01:06And now the cosmos are really balanced out because we are getting an opportunity from
01:11the universe to make sure that my divine feline reign gets a proper start.
01:16Girl, you know I love your energy, but this is your first title defense.
01:20You seem really zen.
01:21I touched grass at sunrise, which I told you to try it sometime.
01:25I do.
01:26Okay.
01:26Anyways, please.
01:27I really need you to be the eyes, extra eyes, on the back of my head because you already
01:32know that everybody is looking at this.
01:35But this is right where it should be, and trust me, girl, tonight, you have nothing to
01:40worry about.
01:41That was good for me.
01:48I'm a chila holly, I'm in the holly while I'm in college, and I'm in my body, I don't
01:52see quicker than working or rolling, I live on my bed like Harry, where am I about my
01:56carry, you know, ain't nobody, you know what it's full, no, key to keep you, I'm a blow.
02:15I can feel the zen in the air, tonight is McKinnick's first ever title defense, let's do this.
02:22Let's get to some tag team action.
02:26The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
02:31Introducing first, the team of Marcus Mathers and Cappuccino Jones.
02:39Getting things started with some tag team action this week, and looks like a whole new campus
02:44here.
02:44Yeah, well, clearly it's a dark roast summer, I mean, I'm feeling it, he's got some new
02:48swag, new hair, I mean, hey, you gotta change things up every once in a while, but right
02:52here are two proud, and when I say proud, I mean proud WWE ID prospects.
02:57New brew, new flavor indeed, here for the summer months, as Philly's finest Marcus Mathers
03:02teamed up with Cappuccino Jones, as of course, a little bit of dissension, if you will, after
03:07some recent encounters there with the ID 1.0 crew, but obviously the heat of the moment,
03:11sometimes you never know what comes out.
03:21And their opponents, the team of Shido Ash and Victor Zana!
03:31Well, for the first time, these two will step into Evolve ring as a tag team, but of course,
03:38Rob, you go back to the end of Succession 3, we had that Evolve championship match, and
03:42whether it was the Mod Squad or the ID 1.0 crew, Shido Ash and Victor Zana took care of
03:48business, we went off the air with these two standing tall, absolute carnage and destruction
03:52between those two crews, and these guys really made an initial statement right here on Wednesday
03:57Nights.
03:58Absolutely, but the reality is, I mean, this might have been their plan all along.
04:02They were part of a security team, they weren't supposed to end up being able to have a match,
04:06and when Thatcher fired them for what they did, they were never going to be granted the
04:11chance to be able to wrestle in an Evolve ring.
04:15As Marcus Mathers and Victor Zana will start things off.
04:18Victor Zana, 250 pounds from Bad Air Lack, Austria.
04:22Oh man, look at this guy, he's a crusher, he's a slinger, he's a breaker.
04:29As of course, Cappuccino and Mathers will have their backs against the wall against these
04:34two Olympians, with a judo background as you see that sweeping up the leg right there,
04:41as the MOG squad have taken over VIP, Rob.
04:44Of course they have, I mean, their middle name is VIP, well, that's it, but their middle name
04:49is VIP, you get what I'm saying, right up their alley.
04:51As of course, they've had their hands full with the ID 1.0 crew, including Marcus Mathers
04:55and Cappuccino Jones.
04:56They want to get an up-close and personal look at this one, as Victor Zana looking to
05:00control that pace right now, and Rob, this sheer power just manhandling Marcus Mathers.
05:05It's been all Victor, I mean, right now Mathers trying to get an opening, but I really hope,
05:09oh, beautiful, wait a minute, I really hope that Mathers and Cappuccino did their homework
05:14on these two, so they know what they're getting themselves into, because Chido, Ash, Victor
05:19Zana, these are two very bad dudes.
05:21We know the two bad dudes, if you will, are certainly on the same page, but where do we
05:26see Cappuccino Jones and Marcus Mathers?
05:27Well, I don't know, I mean, hopefully they're smart enough when the bell rings to stay on
05:31the same page, to stick together, to be a successful working tag team, but lately behind
05:37the scenes, I mean, some of the bickering and arguing, it's not going to get them anywhere.
05:41Tag made, Ashido Ash right there, the Alexandria, Egypt native, Ashido Ash, Victor Zana off
05:48again, well-versed in judo.
05:51Well, you know he's going to be going for the throws, the sweeps.
05:53And look at that, Chido throws.
05:55Snaps it right off.
05:56As I'm saying it, he's doing it.
06:01Okay, well, off to a strong start here, but I don't know about that taunting from Chido,
06:05as Cappuccino Jones, Marcus Mathers trying their best.
06:08It looks like, oh, yeah.
06:10They might have found some company there.
06:11That's what the noise was, I see him back there.
06:14I mean, I guess he's coming out to cheer on his buddies, I get it.
06:17And of course, you talked about these two asking for the matchup.
06:20How badly did they want this opportunity, Cappuccino Mathers?
06:22Well, they did.
06:22I mean, after what happened at Succession 3, I mean, they wanted to get their hands on
06:26these guys.
06:26You've got to commend them for that.
06:30And there you see Sam Holloway is out here to even the odds against the Mog Squad.
06:33But Chido and Victor are still a major problem.
06:37Yeah.
06:37And I mean, look, these two are working together very well as a team.
06:41And it certainly seems like, Rob, they lost the trust of Foreman Badger.
06:45How could they have not?
06:46He hired them to do one job and they did something else.
06:48They had a completely different game plan in their mind the whole time.
06:51But for them, it worked to their advantage, because look where they are.
06:54As Victor Zanov trying to show up that power and just launching Cappuccino Jones.
06:59Bodies aren't supposed to get thrown that way, Blake.
07:02Tag made once again here to Chido Ash, the more technical of the two.
07:06But these two certainly doing a lot of damage here early on as Cappuccino looks to fight
07:12him off one on two.
07:13There's an opening, but can he get the tag?
07:17And Cappuccino trying to create the necessary separation to find Marcus Mathers as Cappuccino
07:22Jones slides underneath.
07:23Oh, you see that?
07:24What a great move by Chido connecting with him right away so he couldn't get over to his
07:29tag partner.
07:29And that gut wrench suplex up and over.
07:32Chido Ash trying to cover.
07:33Hooks the outside leg.
07:34A two count right there.
07:36And I mean, Rob, this is our first time really seeing them in the ring, but we've seen some
07:39of the carnage and destruction they've left.
07:41How dangerous do Chido Ash and Victor Zanov see?
07:44Well, they are.
07:45And I think the great thing about them is they're so calm as they're having all this destruction.
07:50Oh!
07:50Look at that double team.
07:52They look very comfortable in the ring.
07:54Big time belly to belly.
07:55Suplex.
07:55Oh!
07:57And Cappuccino Jones somehow able to hang on.
08:00Of course, Rob, we talked about at the top.
08:02Laney Luck gets a huge opportunity tonight against Nikita Lyons.
08:06She already spoiled the initial celebration party.
08:08Will she spoil the championship run of Big Cat King?
08:10We will see.
08:11It's Nikita's first title defense.
08:13I can't wait for that main event.
08:15Very curious to see how that goes down.
08:16And, of course, talking about new champions.
08:18Harlem Lewis in the fold right now.
08:20He is here tonight.
08:21Certainly looks to celebrate his huge Evolve championship win just a week ago.
08:26As Cappuccino Jones trying to fight out of the corner right now.
08:28Oh!
08:29Dodging and diving.
08:30And here comes Marcus Mathers.
08:31Yeah.
08:31AIP.
08:32Anything is possible.
08:33He's here.
08:34And Marcus.
08:36He's competed all over the world.
08:38Really represented that ID program throughout Europe, Japan.
08:41Of course, the United States as well.
08:42And Mathers.
08:43Looking to really showcase himself right here.
08:45Big strike.
08:46Man, he's taking everybody out all over the ring.
08:49He's lively, dynamic, electric.
08:51Springboard cutter right there.
08:54By Marcus Mathers.
08:57Here we go.
08:58Blue Thunderbomb only gets two.
09:00That was a lot of power.
09:01He's not a small guy to get him up like that.
09:03As Mathers might be thinking about the end.
09:05You see Big Sam Holloway.
09:06He has some words here for the Mod Squad.
09:08Holloway came out here to watch this match and cheer on his buddies.
09:11Not to worry about the Mod Squad.
09:13Keep your eyes on the prize.
09:15Looks like Cappuccino Jones having some words as well.
09:17Oh.
09:18And Mathers inadvertently connecting with Cappuccino.
09:21He was shoved into him there by Shido Ash.
09:23You can't take your eyes off the match that you're in.
09:26And Shido exploding right through Mathers.
09:30And there's the tag into Victor Zanov.
09:33And these two judo masters.
09:35Can't get it done.
09:37As they send Marcus Mathers right to a dead end.
09:45Here are your winners.
09:46For the team of Shido Ash and Victor Zanov.
09:52So the first in ring action of Shido Ash and Victor Zanov.
09:55Quite impressive.
09:56The Mod Squad certainly approves.
10:00As these two celebrate.
10:02And after weeks of blindsiding evolved.
10:04Competitors Shido and Victor.
10:05Finally step into the ring for their first official match.
10:08Cappuccino Jones and Marcus Mathers.
10:09Show the heart and skill of the ID 1.0 class.
10:12But a major distraction from the Mod Squad.
10:14Changed everything in this match up.
10:16Allowing Thatcher's former security.
10:18To score the victory.
10:19And make a huge initial statement here on Evolve.
10:29Big debut victory for Shido and Victor here.
10:32The Mod Squad certainly has something to say about it.
10:34As they usually do.
10:37Okay let's get this resolved before things get a bit too heated out here.
10:43While Shido and Victor certainly don't discriminate on their targets.
10:46As later tonight it's the huge opportunity for Lady Luck.
10:49As she gets fired up with some friends.
10:53You ready?
10:55Feeling good?
10:56I'm so ready you guys.
10:58Nikita's right about one thing when she says the universe will align itself.
11:03Tonight is my night.
11:04Tonight is my night.
11:05That ten years of the grind finally pays off.
11:09You got this girl.
11:10Just know I'm going to be there to challenge next.
11:12You know what?
11:13You can be first in line.
11:15Yeah we'll be rooting for ya.
11:21In the name of uwu I bestow upon you the power of friendship.
11:28Uwu?
11:30Girl what is this?
11:31I'm bestowing upon you the power of good luck Lainey.
11:35Well shoot.
11:37I'm going to take all the luck I can get.
11:39Thanks.
11:40Yeah you're going to kill it.
11:41Good luck.
11:44You know I still can't figure out what Anya Roon is trying to do.
11:48Hey I've been watching and I've stopped trying to guess.
12:07The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
12:10Making his way to the ring.
12:12From Brussels Belgium.
12:14Wing in at 235 pounds.
12:16Dorian Van Dukes.
12:20Looks like you've broken another deal with Format Dech.
12:22Absolutely.
12:23I tell you I always tell you we talk every other week.
12:25You're going to be seeing a lot of different NXT superstars on Evolve.
12:29And let me just say.
12:29Second generation Dorian Van Dukes DVD.
12:33I've known him since he was young.
12:34I worked for his father in Belgium years and years ago.
12:37And I always knew that he was going to be a superstar.
12:40And he is.
12:41It was just a different vibe when he comes out.
12:43There's a different feeling in the arena.
12:45Initially debuted on Evolve.
12:47We've seen him on NXT TV.
12:49Our main event as well.
12:50Triple A.
12:51Dorian Van Dukes has really expanded his horizons right here.
12:55DVD is must see TV.
12:57And he's back on Evolve and takes on the massive challenge of Big Sam Holloway.
13:00That is next.
13:04On Sunday, August 30th.
13:06Buckle up.
13:07We are just getting started.
13:09A one of a kind event lands in the Lone Star State.
13:12It doesn't get any bigger than this.
13:14Triple A Lucha Libre.
13:18NXT Heat Wave.
13:19This one is going to be wild.
13:21Back to back.
13:22The WWE Universe is alive tonight.
13:25Two massive shows.
13:26One Unforgettable Sunday.
13:29Triple A Lucha Libre and NXT Heat Wave in Edinburgh, Texas.
13:32Tickets on sale now.
13:37Back in action here on Evolve as we're set to be underway.
13:40Big Sam Holloway, Dorian Van Dukes.
13:42Rob, something's got to give in this one.
13:43Yeah, this isn't just a clash of powerhouses.
13:45It's more of a collision of two guys who shouldn't move like lightweights, but they do.
13:50As Big Sam Holloway, of course, representing the ID 1.0 program.
13:54I'm the big man right here in TV.
13:59And ever since we've seen him debut on Evolve, never one to back away from the trash talk.
14:03Of course.
14:04Sam Holloway, do we ever just take a look and appreciate him?
14:076'8", 265, Blake.
14:09I mean, those are impressive numbers.
14:11Of course, we go back several weeks in that elimination match.
14:14Six-man tag between ID 1.0 and the Mog Squad.
14:17Sam Holloway was the last man remaining for ID 1.0.
14:20Rob, how much grit did he show in that matchup with those injured ribs?
14:22Well, I mean, there was a few times in that where he almost had a few pinfalls.
14:25I mean, for it to be 3-1, that's a tough situation.
14:286'8", well over 300 pounds.
14:31You see the power right here of Big Sam Holloway.
14:34As Dorian Van Dukes, that mix of power and speed as he may be favoring that right knee or ankle
14:40right now.
14:40Yeah, absolutely.
14:41You can see it looks a little weak on that side the way he was holding it.
14:45Sam Holloway looking to take advantage here.
14:46Going for a powerbomb.
14:48And now I think that just added to it.
14:49He seemed to have tweaked a little earlier on, but now, I mean, he's in pain.
14:53As Van Dukes having a difficult time standing on two feet.
14:57Big Sam Holloway taking him down.
14:58Referee Derek Sanders checking in, but this one will continue.
15:01See, this is where being a nice guy or doing the right thing doesn't matter.
15:04You know, I say that with respect, but when the bell rings, you're in there to win a match.
15:08You're a competitor.
15:09Sam Holloway needs to be going after DVD right now.
15:12He needs to be attacking.
15:14As Holloway looks to be a bit confused right now as the referee checking in.
15:18Holloway may be having some mixed emotions.
15:20I mean, are we going to...
15:22DVD at this point, I think I heard Derek say maybe to stop the match.
15:25Of course, DVD isn't that kind of guy.
15:27Rob, you've known him for quite some time.
15:29I mean, is Dorian Van Dukes ever someone that you'd expect to quit?
15:31He's not a quitter, but I'll tell you this.
15:33If one of his legs is hurting right now, there's going to be balance issues.
15:36There's going to be reduced endurance.
15:38There's going to be less explosiveness, Blake.
15:41Obviously, you having a very long in-ring career.
15:43I know at various points you had to have had some kind of in-match injury.
15:46Yeah.
15:47And a leg injury takes away your foundation.
15:49Everything starts from the ground up.
15:51And here comes big Sam Holloway.
15:52We talk about that athleticism.
15:53And look at this.
15:55We've seen him before from the apron.
15:57How impressive.
15:58Right back in.
15:59The springboard and the elbow cover.
16:01And Holloway only gets two.
16:03And Rob, you've seen Holloway really since day one.
16:05We always talk about stars, how they represent the ID program.
16:07How has Sam Holloway been a great representation from Evolve all throughout the Independence?
16:11I mean, the ring's his playground.
16:13Everywhere he goes around the country, all you do is hear great things about him.
16:16All the victories that he's getting.
16:18How much better he's getting.
16:19And here's the thing.
16:20He doesn't have any kind of ego.
16:21He's respectful.
16:22He's asked questions.
16:23He wants to get better.
16:24And that's why we see him get better every time he's on Evolve.
16:27We talk about some of the big men in Evolve.
16:29Guys like Harley Riggins.
16:30I mean, we've talked about Cam Hendricks in the past.
16:32Arlen Lewis, your new Evolve champion.
16:34Sam Holloway's right up there with him.
16:36Oh yeah, absolutely.
16:37I mean, I could see him at some point being a wrestler that gets a title opportunity here in Evolve.
16:44Big strikes change between these two.
16:46But Dorian is in a lot of pain.
16:49He certainly is.
16:50I mean, Rob, Dorian Van Dukes, we've seen him against various opponents on NXT.
16:54We talk about him in AAA as well as well.
16:56What type of opponent really is this for Dorian Van Dukes?
16:59I mean, right now, this is just hard to watch.
17:02I mean, it doesn't matter who his opponent is.
17:03I just, I don't know if he should be continuing this match.
17:06As Van Dukes essentially trying to have a stick and move strategy.
17:09Have you ever seen something like that?
17:11Holloway's the complete ring package.
17:13Power, skill, and agility.
17:146'8", 300 plus pounds flying right across the ring is Big Sam Holloway.
17:19And now Sam might be looking to turn the corner.
17:22He's one that could certainly use a huge victory.
17:24A win over Dorian Van Dukes.
17:25That's going to turn your head.
17:27Athletes this size should not be climbing to the top rope.
17:30As Van Dukes looks to follow in pursuit.
17:33And Rob, with that compromised knee and ankle, that very well could be a risky move here for DVD.
17:37It is. I don't know.
17:38I talked about the balance when one of your legs is hurting.
17:40I don't know right now how he's able to stand on the rope the way he is.
17:43As Holloway firing away, trying to create some separation right now.
17:47Referee Derek Sanders, you see him utilize his discretion right here.
17:50This is hard to watch.
17:53As Van Dukes, in a compromising position here, pounding away.
17:58As Sam Holloway might be out.
18:00And Van Dukes, you see him right there, Rob.
18:02He was trying to go to the top with that right ankle.
18:03He didn't have the proper support.
18:05Yeah.
18:05He is up there somehow.
18:07And a secret flex.
18:09From all the way upstairs.
18:10My God.
18:12I think the building just shook.
18:17As Holloway is down, DVD is down.
18:19The Evolved Universe being whipped into a frenzy right here.
18:21Well, we know Dorian's got a few screws loose in the best way possible.
18:28As these two trying to get back to a vertical base right now.
18:32Van Dukes looking out.
18:33Holloway.
18:34We know he's fought back from injury before.
18:39And you can see the grit there in Dorian Van Dukes.
18:42The Evolved Universe getting behind DVD.
18:44Oh.
18:45Trying to escape here is Dorian Van Dukes.
18:47But he's still going.
18:49I don't know what he's running on.
18:50But it's working.
18:51The power horse.
18:52Trying to get it going here.
18:53The Fez Press.
18:54And he's unloading here on Big Sam Holloway.
18:57Clearly his arms still work.
18:59As Van Dukes trying to utilize his atmosphere.
19:02Look at him.
19:03Oh.
19:03One legged.
19:05With the Samoan drop.
19:06Incredible right there by DVD.
19:10What are you thinking about Dorian?
19:12Go for the cover.
19:13As Van Dukes scratching and clawing here.
19:16Is he going to try a Shooting Star Press on one leg?
19:18I hope he doesn't.
19:21As Van Dukes has won many matches from this position.
19:24But there's no way he can fly with this compromised leg.
19:28Oh.
19:29Be careful there Dorian.
19:33All right.
19:33Good call.
19:34Get what you can out of that.
19:35Tries a modified innovative move.
19:38And the splash only gets two.
19:40And you see Van Dukes in a bit of shock here right?
19:43Yeah.
19:43I mean he was smart by not risking the Shooting Star.
19:46But still very effective the splash that he did.
19:48Still unbelievable that he was able to do that one legging.
19:51And it took a lot out of Holloway.
19:53As Van Dukes trying to get to a vertical base here.
19:57I'm not sure he can even stand on that leg.
19:59Both of these two are putting amazing performances on right before our eyes.
20:04As you know Foreman Thatcher certainly is locked in on this one.
20:08I know you're locked in.
20:09Oh.
20:10Big Sam Holloway.
20:11With that Uranagi center of the ring.
20:13Cover.
20:14Hooks the outside leg.
20:15And somehow Dorian Van Dukes able to hang on.
20:19Sam Holloway thought that was enough Rob.
20:22Size has met speed in a matchup that shouldn't be possible.
20:26But here we are Blake.
20:27The bigger they are the harder they hit.
20:29The farther they fly apparently.
20:32As Sam Holloway.
20:35Back to his feet here.
20:37And if Sam Holloway can get a win over Dorian Van Dukes.
20:39That would certainly shoot him right up the charts.
20:42Here when it comes to the Evolve Championship.
20:43Just back to these heavy shots.
20:45I don't know how Dorian's standing right now.
20:48I mean at some point the referee Derek Sanders might have to call him.
20:50I think we're past that.
20:52I think Dorian warned him and said not to.
20:55And Holloway on the ropes.
20:57That German release suplex.
20:58But Van Dukes right back to his feet.
21:00He won't stay down.
21:03And Van Dukes.
21:06Coming right back the other way with a big lariat.
21:09And the momentum going to send Holloway to the floor.
21:12And now Van Dukes Rob just like that.
21:15Fights himself in a favorable position.
21:18Dorian stay in the ring.
21:20You can try and get the count out.
21:21What are you doing?
21:22As Van Dukes.
21:23He's going to go all the way up.
21:25This isn't smart.
21:26And DVD is going to fly.
21:29Blakey landed on his leg.
21:31He did clip Sam Holloway.
21:33But he indeed landed on that knee.
21:36Now DVD and Big Sam are down.
21:39But Rob the match can't be won on the outside.
21:41Well sometimes you don't want to just think about the match you're in.
21:43You want to think about your future.
21:45As the referee administering his count right now.
21:49It's getting close here.
21:50We're getting down to the nitty gritty here.
21:52Up to eight.
21:54Dorian holding on to Holloway.
21:56Looks like DVD preventing Holloway from getting in.
21:59And they're both out.
22:02Ladies and gentlemen this match has been ruled a double count out.
22:08That's certainly not the result either of these stars wanted.
22:12The Evolve Universe certainly wants more here Rob.
22:15Well absolutely.
22:16Why wouldn't it?
22:16They had a match like they've never seen before.
22:19Right before their eyes.
22:20Certainly a bit of chaos out here.
22:22But Rob we have a breaking news message from Tate Wilder.
22:29Cam Hendricks and Harley Riggins have singled me out as their number one target.
22:33And they're holding the grudge for what?
22:35Because I fairly officiated their little beef with the ID program.
22:39Dude.
22:40Seriously.
22:41That was forever ago.
22:43But no matter what I do they remain a constant thorn in my side.
22:47Now I thought beating Harley Riggins was the answer.
22:50No.
22:51Maybe moving up from Evolve to NXT would finally set me free.
22:55Still no.
22:57Now don't get me wrong.
22:58It is flattering how much space I take up in their head.
23:01I'm living up there rent free along with the other two brain cells they got bouncing around.
23:05And I've come to the conclusion that there's only one thing left to do.
23:08So I talked to Robert Stone.
23:10Tate Wilder is coming back to Evolve to face Harley Riggins next week.
23:15To put an end to all this beef once and for all.
23:17So strap it up playboy.
23:20Beating your ass is the only thrill I'm seeking.
23:23Wow.
23:24So Tate Wilder always welcome back.
23:26Especially trying to put Harley Riggins in his place next week.
23:29But up next we've got the new Evolve champion Harlev Lewis in the Evolve ring.
23:33And he's ready to speak his mind regarding his new title reign.
23:36When we come back on Tubi.
23:43Welcome to Saturday night's main event.
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24:03Atlanta Labor Day weekend Sunday September 6th.
24:07Tickets on sale now.
24:21Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the new Evolve champion Harlev Lewis.
24:36Well indeed, here comes the Evolve champion Robert.
24:39Talking about that major bombshell before the break.
24:41Tate Wilder ready to ride once again on Wednesday night.
24:43Yeah, he sure is.
24:44But right now, I mean the Harlem Violet's World Tour is here.
24:48And he's the champion.
24:50He's been waiting for this moment his entire life.
24:53Now has that gold around his waist, right on his shoulder.
24:57And the proverbial victory speech coming here from Harlev Lewis.
25:02He's talked for his whole life about premium live events like WrestleMania SummerSlam this weekend.
25:07And now it's Harlem's time to shout.
25:10Evolve men's champion Harlev Lewis.
25:13I can get used to the sound of that.
25:15And all of you should too.
25:19But I want to keep it real with you guys for just a second because I would have never envisioned
25:23that just two and a half years into my career, I would be standing here in a ring as a
25:29champion in the WWE.
25:34When I got here, I watched a lot of guys and girls ship up or ship out.
25:39I was a runner up on LFG.
25:41But I didn't whine.
25:43I didn't complain.
25:44I didn't compare myself to any of the others.
25:46And honestly, whether you guys were booing me or cheering me, I stayed true to myself because I knew it
25:50was gonna lead me directly to this title.
25:56I went to Japan for three months.
25:58And when I got back, I was thinking, what do I need to do to break through?
26:03But you all have seen it.
26:05I had to be more violent.
26:06I had to be dangerous.
26:08I had to be dominant.
26:09I had to not give a damn about anything or anyone but myself.
26:12And this right here is the validation for all of that.
26:16But now it's time to turn it up a notch.
26:18Because I will be damned.
26:19I worked too hard and I worked too long to get this title on my shoulders.
26:23And I'm not gonna let it slip away.
26:26There's only one way that my story ends as a champion in Evolve.
26:32And that's when I do exactly what Kendall Gray did and I vacate this title before I go up to
26:36NXT full time.
26:40But until then, I'm an easy man to find.
26:44The beast is out the cage.
26:47Welcome to the Harlem Violence World Tour.
26:54Oh.
26:55Here comes the former champ.
26:57Well, that didn't take long.
27:00You know Harlem.
27:02Hi.
27:03You know Harlem, it's hard to come out here and see that title.
27:07on a different shoulder.
27:11But I did want to come out here and say congratulations.
27:17I knew you'd be my toughest challenge and you proved it.
27:23You're welcome.
27:23Hey, to be a champion is to be a champion in victory and defeat, right?
27:27But just because you won the battle does not mean our war is over, baby boy.
27:33See, you may be champion now, but you're not unbeatable.
27:39And no tea, no shade.
27:41I think everyone here could agree that that title looks way better around this place.
27:52So, I know I'm owed a rematch, so how about we run this bad thing back right now?
27:56Harlem versus Aaron.
27:57What do you think?
28:00Did you ask them to come out here?
28:02Order, order, order, order.
28:05You two make me sick.
28:08Ooh, I'm a great champion now.
28:11I'm a great champion, blah, blah, blah.
28:14What a load of nonsense.
28:17Aaron, it is time that you accept that your underwhelming and sub-par title reign is over.
28:27You were mediocre, now would you please step aside.
28:32Mediocre?
28:33Who are you to be talking about my title reign and it being underwhelming?
28:37What about your title reign?
28:39Oh, wait.
28:40You never had one.
28:42Zip it, sparkles.
28:44You're literally in the most sparkles here.
28:46You're in the most sparkles.
28:48Order!
28:49As for you, Mr. Lewis, I'm sure it is gratifying holding that championship over your shoulder,
28:56but please do not get too comfortable for the most handsome man in England
29:01and therefore the entire world is here to collect his well-deserved rematch.
29:08Now this is something that I am owed because the only person suitable to sit atop this throne
29:16and become the face of WWE Evolve is Mr. England, gentleman farmer, and top shagger, Tristan Angels.
29:31I guess we need some main man energy too.
29:37Alright.
29:39That's enough jester-maxing Tristan.
29:43Order, order.
29:46This whole thing is lo-kenuinly pathetic.
29:52Say that again. Say that again.
29:57You all are out here saying, I need a title match. I want a title match.
30:03Well, I hate to do this, and I really don't want to have to say it, but I am.
30:07I mug all of you.
30:09I mug you. I mug you. I mug you.
30:12It's not an opinion. It's a fact. I just do.
30:22I'm looking up at the ceiling and the cortisol levels.
30:26They're through the roof because you all are standing next to a true Chad.
30:34But I didn't come out here to take too much time. I don't want to do that.
30:39I'm just going to keep it quick. Okay, Harlem?
30:43Congratulations. You're the new Evolve champion for now.
30:46And I'm just letting you know that it's time the Mog Squad takes that title and officially kicks off my
30:59hot boy.
31:02Oh!
31:04Well, it certainly won't be a hot boy summer for the Mog Squad.
31:07Well, nothing got kicked off there.
31:08As Aaron Roark taking it right to Max Abrams.
31:11You see Harlem Lewis, Tristan Angels going at it.
31:13Well, it's good to see that Harlem and Aaron still have that respect for each other that they had going
31:18into their epic championship match.
31:21Those two standing tall right here.
31:25That Harlem Violins World Tour looking to kick off.
31:28Shut up, horse teeth!
31:34As Harlem Lewis, well, I guess there is a respect.
31:37I mean, Harlem, when you're the champion, I guess you don't need friends. You do what you want.
31:41Respect doesn't matter.
31:43Don't trust anybody in the country.
31:46Thatcher! Mr. Foreman! Line him up and I'll knock him down!
31:53Well, Harlem Lewis making a big statement. We know he's all about business, Rob.
31:58But the champ already getting himself in potentially some deep waters.
32:07Alright, Tina. Squad starts shooting. We don't have any bad sides, but make sure you're only getting our good sides.
32:12To be demanded we come back because when you have hot people like us on the show, the ratings soar.
32:18I mean, who wouldn't want to watch us for the reason that Wednesday night got a lot hotter?
32:24Oh, yeah. That last photo shoot was ferocious. The abs were popping. The glutes were pumping. I thought of the
32:32one thing that can make it all better.
32:36Ew.
32:37The peaks are peaking. Hear me out. Let's collaborate and make a swimsuit calendar.
32:42No, thank you. No, thank you.
32:43Yeah, no. You completely just ruined the vibe. You know what, Tina? You go home, pack all the stuff up.
32:48We're done.
32:51Actually, there's one place I'd like to see you. Across the ring from me. So that I can rack up
32:56another W. Let's go.
33:01I just wanted to be friends. Fine. Let's keep it going.
33:12Well, let's go. Certainly an unexpected visitor for Dixon and Company.
33:18The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
33:22Introducing first from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 234 pounds, Elijah Holyfield.
33:33Well, Rob, Elijah Holyfield certainly appears to be locked in as he's facing his first major adversity here on Wednesday
33:39nights.
33:39Well, when you are in a match and you lose a match and you're not used to losing, what do
33:44you think's on your mind? Winning.
33:46And that is all that has been on his mind before this rematch with Brooks Jensen.
33:52Holyfield certainly fired up on another level right here. He's ready to run through the bad man from Alabama-bam
33:59-bam-bam up.
33:59As the real deal looks for his redemption against Brooks Jensen. That's up next on a ball.
34:11We welcome you live to the Big Easy, Bourbon Street, New Orleans.
34:19What on earth are we gonna see?
34:22The opportunity of a big time.
34:25You gotta be kidding me.
34:28Ladies and gentlemen, this is what money in the bank is all about.
34:41Back here on Evolve and Rob, I'm ready for this one.
34:45I'm ready for this one.
34:53And his opponent, from Ranburn, Alabama.
34:57BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM-a!
35:01Weighing in at 250 pounds, Brooks Shanson!
35:07Rob, it's been quite some time since you've seen the bad man from Alabama, BAM! BAM!
35:12But he's been doing the same exact thing since you left, running rampant through a ball.
35:16Well, it's the old school grit with the new school grind, and you can tell,
35:19I mean, he's walking into this match with a smile on his face,
35:22because the last time they were in the ring, he got the W,
35:24so, you know, he's got a little momentum here.
35:26If you own a victory of Elijah Holyfield, I think you'd be smiling too.
35:29Yeah, I don't blame him. I don't blame him.
35:33Did you see Holyfield extremely focused right now?
35:35Bell sounds running away, Brooks Jensen welcoming in Elijah,
35:39and just like the veteran, he is heading to the floor.
35:41Well, that's the thing, and when you do that, are you getting into Elijah's head,
35:44you're leaving the ring, are you making him more mad, or maybe he's going to make a mistake,
35:47or you're baiting him in for something like that.
35:50As Jensen throwing a forearm there, barely phasing Holyfield, and now Jensen on the run.
35:54He wants nothing to do with the real deal.
35:56As Holyfield exploding right through Brooks Jensen,
35:59and when you take a look at Elijah Holyfield with that pedigree, Rob, how intimidating.
36:03Well, I mean, he was born to compete.
36:05He's a dynamic athlete.
36:07When he steps into the ring, he's just a different breed.
36:09There you go, short arm clothesline.
36:11Will that do it?
36:11Only two right there.
36:13And I'll tell you this, he wants to walk away with a victory tonight by any means necessary.
36:17And that's just the way it is.
36:20That's how he works.
36:21When he debuted on Evolve, he looked extremely dominant,
36:23and he pretty much dominated Brooks Jensen throughout that matchup.
36:25But taking a look at the outcome, how can Holyfield put that loss behind him?
36:29Well, I don't know if he could.
36:30I mean, I guess the only way you really can is by getting a win here.
36:33Maybe he could put it to rest.
36:34But I know it's just, I've seen him walking around all day today.
36:37I talked to him earlier, and he said it's just been bothering.
36:39We talked about a week ago, him competing with pressure here tonight against Brooks Jensen.
36:44Jensen, of course, a veteran of many premium live events.
36:47Here we go, cover.
36:48Off the slam, only gets two.
36:50Former NXT UK Tag Team Champion.
36:52Rob, he's been around the block.
36:53Yeah, I mean, as we talk so great about Elijah, you can't take anything away from Brooks.
36:58Every hold he puts on, every inch of himself he puts into that.
37:01He always goes after total body control, and he has that unorthodox style to throw his opponents off.
37:07I think the question begs, though, is Brooks Jensen afraid of the uppercut from Elijah Holyfield?
37:12I mean, you know, I don't know if the word afraid, that's a strong word.
37:15But certainly, I don't want to get uppercutted by him.
37:17I don't think anyone does.
37:18He certainly wants to have a plan to dodge that, to get away from that.
37:22But afraid, strong word, Blake.
37:24Holyfield ready to put your lights out at a moment's notice as Brooks Jensen.
37:28See the torque there on that reverse neck breaker.
37:30Well, both of these guys are workhorses.
37:32I mean, they're at it 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, no matter what they're doing in
37:37the gym, studying tape.
37:39They both want to be the best they can be at their craft.
37:41I know every time I walk into the Performance Center, I know every time you walk into the Performance Center,
37:45you typically see Brooks Jensen sitting by a television studying some sort of film from a different era and a
37:50different territory.
37:50Well, yeah, he gets the work ethic from his father, as does Elijah.
37:54They're both second-generation superstars.
37:57Of course, coming from different backgrounds.
37:59But right here, Brooks Jensen does have essentially the pedigree background, favoritism when it comes to professional wrestling.
38:07But Elijah Holyfield looking at a reverse course right now.
38:10I mean, I got to say, this is impressive the way Brooks has been all over Elijah.
38:13He doesn't seem afraid to me in any way, shape, or form right now.
38:16As Jensen certainly feels that he earned that victory the last time out, Elijah Holyfield certainly feels differently about that
38:22one.
38:22I don't know about that.
38:22Yeah, earned, I don't know about that.
38:26As Jensen...
38:29Oh, he's trying to give Holyfield here a taste of his own medicine!
38:32Well, that didn't work.
38:33But just like we saw that first match, and Elijah Holyfield, he was studying some film, Rob.
38:37Yeah, that's right.
38:38Oh, he's going for it again!
38:40Oh, you really think this is going to work twice?
38:42Trying to go back to the wall one more time.
38:44Wait a minute!
38:44And Alex Ervin right on top of it, Holyfield had it scouted!
38:47Yeah, but the buckle's off, Blake.
38:48The buckle is indeed off, but Holyfield now in a favorable position.
38:51A series of shoulder tackles.
38:53Now Elijah!
38:55Body shot!
38:56That's one way to make your liver quiver.
38:57Off the ropes we go, and Holyfield up and down with the Spinebuster!
39:02And he might be starting to think about that uppercut.
39:04But don't forget about the exposed corner!
39:08They're dangerous waters right now.
39:10Oh, deja vu all over again, perhaps here, Rob.
39:13Well, we saw him train with Noam Dar for this very situation.
39:17Yup!
39:17There you go.
39:18Elijah ready for it this time.
39:20And Jensen!
39:22Gets exploded right through!
39:25And now Elijah Holyfield!
39:27Oh, man!
39:28Looking to take full advantage!
39:29Oh!
39:30Brooks nearly got a taste of his own medicine.
39:32O'Connell roll out of the corner.
39:34Wait, Jensen reverses!
39:35He's grabbing the middle row!
39:38And Jensen does it again!
39:41Here is your winner, Brooks Jensen!
39:46The veteran outsmarting the rookie right here.
39:50As Brooks Jensen by hook or by crook coming away with the victory.
39:56Big celebration there for Brooks Jensen.
39:58Of course, Elijah Holyfield came into this rematch with hunger, tenacity,
40:01and certainly something to prove against Brooks Jensen.
40:03But just when Elijah seemed to be building momentum,
40:06even avoiding the same fate as their last match,
40:09Brooks found an opening, used nefarious tactics,
40:11and stole one out of nowhere.
40:15As Brooks Jensen, one step of Elijah Holyfield,
40:19once again, here on Evolve.
40:26What's your biggest fear?
40:29Defeat?
40:30Here is your winner!
40:32And the new EVO champion!
40:39Being replaced.
40:42The Mog Squad perseveres tonight.
40:44Three straight hits.
40:47As their dominance continues,
40:48and are one step closer to a Wednesday night takeoff.
40:52What about the unknown?
41:01Rob, what do you make of the unknown?
41:04You know what?
41:04Those are the kind of things that I just,
41:06I don't want to take a guess on.
41:07It feels a little spooky to me.
41:09Not my thing.
41:10That's certainly one way to put it.
41:12And it's time to turn it up with our official challenger here
41:16for the Evolve Women's Championship.
41:17Big time main event coming down.
41:19And one thing you can certainly say, Rob,
41:21Lady Luck has earned this opportunity.
41:23Well, absolutely.
41:24Over ten years of making the talents, as they say.
41:27And she is here one of the biggest opportunities of her career.
41:31Big night for her.
41:33She's certainly fired up.
41:34She's ready to go and hopefully getting a fair opportunity
41:37at the Evolve Women's Championship.
41:40Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be divinely blessed.
41:45And join me in welcoming my inspiration,
41:49my close personal friend, the Lioness, the Divine Feline,
41:55Miss Multimedia herself, the Evolve Women's Champion, Nikita Lyons.
42:04Talk about a grand entrance.
42:09As here comes Big Cat Keita.
42:12And this historic first title defense for her.
42:15I mean, Blake, you know the deal.
42:17It's Roar.
42:18Real ones always rise.
42:20But I guess the question is,
42:22will Nikita be able to rise to the occasion in her first defense?
42:26Will she be able to live up to the hype?
42:28She had the big party.
42:30She's been all over social media.
42:32But can she get the job done in this first title defense?
42:34Yes.
42:35If you go back to the party,
42:36certainly didn't go the way she expected.
42:37Can the title defense go the same?
42:39Time will tell.
42:42So Big Cat Keita,
42:44who certainly felt the wrath of Lainey Luck
42:47during that championship celebration.
42:49We'll see if history repeats itself right here.
42:54Right in the thick of the summer.
42:55It'll be time to turn it up with Lainey Luck.
43:00As Nikita Lyons is ready to go here.
43:03Champion in.
43:04Challenger's in.
43:05Left head to our ring announcer, Mike Rome,
43:06to set the table for this championship main event.
43:08The following contest scheduled for one fall is for the Evolve Women's Championship.
43:21Introducing the challenger from Chicago, Illinois, Lainey Luck.
43:33And her opponent from Los Angeles, California, she is the Evolve Women's Champion,
43:44Nakita Lyons!
43:48So, of course, we see Sloane Jacobs, the second to Nakita Lyons.
43:53She was there, of course, when Nakita won that Evolve Women's Championship.
43:58And, Rob, does that numbers game give Nakita any advantage?
44:00Well, yeah, it's almost like Sloane has,
44:02I don't know what the relationship between those two are.
44:05It's almost like she's mesmerized by Nakita,
44:07and she'll do anything Nakita says.
44:08So if Nakita wants to utilize her at some point like she has in the past,
44:12I feel like she will.
44:14As you see, Gianna Capri soaking in the VIP lounge,
44:17the official guest for this Evolve Women's Championship main event.
44:21Bell sounds are underway.
44:22Referee Derek Sanders is assigned to this contest,
44:23and Big Cat Keita throwing bombs right off the belt.
44:26Well, this is a good start.
44:27And, you know, you're talking about who's a VIP.
44:29You know, a lot of people are watching on the monitors in the back.
44:31This is a match that there's a lot of eyes on.
44:34The proverbial locker room sellout right here is Nakita Lyons
44:38and Laney Luck, of course, going at it.
44:39And you go back to Laney's first title opportunity
44:41when Wendy Chu granted her Wendy's first championship defense,
44:45and it was Nikita Lyons and Sloane Jacobs
44:47that ended up breaking things up in that match,
44:49really not giving Laney Luck a full opportunity to win that title.
44:53Laney Luck in control early, but, Rob, who's walking out?
44:55as Evolve Women's Champion.
45:00Yes, sir.
45:12Yes, sir.
45:16Yes, sir.
45:18Let's see you.
45:19Yes, sir.
45:20You won't go to Turkey.
45:20Yes.
45:20Yes.
45:22Yes.
45:24Yes, sir.
45:25Yes, sir.
45:30KONIEC
45:55KONIEC
45:56KONIEC
45:57KONIEC
46:07KONIEC
46:09I after seeing that celebration
46:12for Nikita Lyons championship,
46:14I mean you have to look at things right now Rob.
46:16There might be more challengers than ever
46:18for the Evolve Women's Championship.
46:20Right now I'm looking at Nikita
46:21use her educated-
46:23Speed, cover.
46:24Only two.
46:26You know, I'm surprised that Nikita
46:28is this calm, cool collective.
46:30She's in control.
46:31She seems like she has a plan in the ring.
46:34A lot of times she moves too fast in the ring.
46:36She's not doing that right now.
46:38Not very often on Evolve does Nikita Lyons
46:40not have the experience advantage over her opponent.
46:42Of course, Lanie Luck, a true veteran
46:45from the independent scene.
46:47This is certainly one way for Nikita to take advantage.
46:49Yeah, she's having Lanie touch grass.
46:51We've seen that before.
46:54As we talk about Lanie being that true veteran
46:55from freelance in Chicago,
46:57Dreamwave all throughout the Midwest,
46:59and of course Glory Pro right in St. Louis.
47:00Here we go, roll up out of the corner.
47:02Only a one count there for Lanie Luck,
47:04but she's certainly earned this opportunity fair and square
47:07to be here in this main event.
47:08Yeah, well no doubt she puts the work in,
47:09but again, when you have these opportunities,
47:11you gotta take advantage.
47:12She's here, this is her second chance
47:14at the Evolve Championship.
47:15And you know, you may never get another again.
47:18This match means a lot.
47:19As Lanie trying to fight back here up on her feet.
47:22Ducks underneath the big strike by Big Cat Kida.
47:24A nice counter offense here by Lanie Luck
47:27and then driving Nikita's face right into her knee.
47:29Lanie measuring up right now
47:30and a big kick to the side of the head
47:32gonna send the champ to the apron.
47:33Well normally she's a party girl,
47:34but clearly it's all business tonight.
47:38Certainly gonna be a big after party.
47:40Big celebration for Lanie Luck
47:41if she's able to secure a gold.
47:43Here we go, cover.
47:43Hooks the outside leg.
47:45And a two count right there for Lanie Luck.
47:47Rob, often we talk about the MOG squad,
47:49the ID 1.0, but from the women's side,
47:52how has Lanie Luck helped establish
47:53the women's ID 1.0?
47:54Well I think just, you know,
47:55she's a leader of the locker room.
47:56You know, she always wants to work hard.
47:58She always wants to do the right thing
47:59and everyone sees that.
48:00And I'll tell you this, normally she turns up,
48:02can she turn herself into the Evolve Women's Champion.
48:05Knee right underneath the chin, and Nikita Lyons!
48:07She might be able to with the DDT like that!
48:10Here we go, get a boost, cover.
48:12Oh, two and three quarters right on the cusp indeed.
48:15Lanie Luck thought that was three,
48:17as Sloane Jacobs trying to bring some air there
48:19to Big Cat Kida.
48:22And of course we go back to Succession 3
48:24when Sloane Jacobs was ringside,
48:26when Nikita Lyons was able to upend
48:27Randy Chu for that championship.
48:30And now Nikita looking to take full advantage once again,
48:34putting Lanie Luck on the ring apron.
48:36Risky territory here for both stars.
48:38Yeah, they've been going back and forth, wait!
48:40She's still, she hooked on!
48:41Counter by Nikita!
48:43But her hands are on the ropes,
48:45and the referee right on top of it!
48:46Great job by Derek Sanders!
48:49He's not making that mistake again!
48:51But Lanie's back up to her feet!
48:53As Lanie Luck to step up in Seguri!
48:58And Big Cat Kida studded,
48:59Lanie's going up top, Rob!
49:07And now Lanie Luck, oh!
49:10Lanie took too much time right there,
49:11allowed Nikita to get back to her feet!
49:14Oh, and Nikita!
49:15Throat chakra!
49:16Out of nowhere!
49:17The big stutter!
49:19It's still a VOLG Women's Champion!
49:23Here is your winner, and still,
49:28the EVOLV Women's Champion, Nikita Lyons!
49:39So Nikita Lyons, able to overcome the odds right there, Rob.
49:44As Big Cat Kida's reign will continue,
49:47and of course, Lanie Luck came into this
49:49EVOLV Women's Championship match,
49:51looking to prove it was not just Luck that brought her here.
49:52Lanie's experience made her a real threat
49:54all throughout this matchup,
49:56and in her first title defense,
49:57Nikita Lyons found a way to survive,
49:59delivering this incredible spinning kick,
50:01that throat chakra to score the victory,
50:03and let the party continue,
50:04and remain the EVOLV Women's Champion.
50:08The Nikita Multimedia Tour continues on EVOLV.
50:13Wait a...
50:14Wait a second!
50:15Wait a second!
50:16P.J. Vassa!
50:18Out of nowhere, P.J. Vassa,
50:20and dropping Lanie Luck with a Samoan drop.
50:24Why is... What is she doing?
50:27Gianna Capri comes out of VIP,
50:30as P.J. Vassa...
50:33Looks like Lanie Luck ready to get her issue.
50:35Hold on, listen, she's got a chair.
50:36I mean, what are we doing here?
50:38As P.J...
50:39That's a... This is a little too far.
50:41Unloading on the left ankle,
50:42some security officials out here,
50:45not...
50:45Trying to put a stop to P.J. Vassa.
50:48Rob, she's a monster!
50:49Well, I hope the foreman,
50:50Timothy Thatcher's seeing this somewhere,
50:52there's gonna be some consequences and repercussions.
50:54As you see right now,
50:55Red Sinclair...
50:57and Skylar Ray out here!
50:59It's died!
51:00Oh, hell yeah!
51:02Devious and dangerous, Thea Hale's here.
51:05As Thea Hale makes an appearance.
51:08As we have all-out warfare here inside the ring.
51:13As P.J. Vassa bringing it to Skylar Ray,
51:16Thea Hale, Red Sinclair standing tall.
51:19Madness is breaking down as we end Evolve.
51:22Coming to the aid here of Lanie Luck.
51:26Oh! Oh! Oh, good!
51:32Hey! Enough! Enough!
51:34Next week,
51:36eight-woman tag team match!
51:39All right, we're having this!
51:41Come on, get out of here!
51:46Well, foreman Thatcher once again
51:48with a big ruling.
51:50Major chaos to close out the night.
51:53Nikita Lyons is still your Evolve Women's Champion.
51:55And next week, for the first time ever,
51:57it's an eight-woman tag team showdown
51:59here on Evolve.
52:00You're on the poppin' out of the street.
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