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00:07Then, now, forever, together.
00:36See that right there?
00:38Winning this title was the biggest moment of my entire career,
00:41but I'm just getting started.
00:43This title is just proof that every single time
00:46Harlem Lewis says he's gonna do something, I get the job done.
00:50And all I had to do was keep my head.
00:55I learned how to channel all of my rage, all of my aggression perfectly
00:59until I became the top of the food chain on Evolve.
01:02And now I got ID talent, I got NXT, I got Evolve.
01:05Everybody wants a piece of me.
01:07And Cutler James is the lucky man to stand across from me tonight.
01:12He's undefeated on Evolve.
01:14He's a rare breed of strength and smarts.
01:17And who knows when Dark State's lurking with him.
01:19But Cutler, your win streak ends tonight.
01:24Because all you are to me is another victim on the Harlem Violence World Tour.
01:55It's another huge Wednesday night on Tubi, a major showdown.
01:59in our championship main event.
02:04The Falling Contest is scheduled for one fall.
02:08Introducing first, accompanied by Alex Brooks,
02:12from Fenton, Michigan, weighing 225 pounds,
02:16Kale Dixon!
02:19Getting the action started tonight with the Wednesday night spotlight.
02:23Kale Dixon, of course.
02:24As always, flanked by his business associate, Alex Brooks.
02:26As we officially welcome you in, Blake Howard,
02:28alongside the general manager of NXT, Robert Stone.
02:31Last Wednesday was crazy with that team gauntlet series.
02:34But tonight, a huge championship matchup on the horizon.
02:37Harlem Lewis and Cutler James.
02:38It's going to go down in our big main event.
02:41I cannot wait for it, but I gotta say right now,
02:43all eyes are on this duo ever since they have made their presence felt on Evolve.
02:53Oka Sasaki brings a dangerous mix of speed, precision,
02:57and world-class combat instincts every time he steps into the ring.
03:01Oka is the kind of competitor who could change a match in an instant.
03:04And his opponent, from Tokyo, Japan,
03:09weighing 190 pounds, Oka Sasaki!
03:16And here comes the mixed martial artist.
03:19And, of course, someone who has competed in pro wrestling, NOAH.
03:22He's had a couple of matches here on Evolve.
03:24He's yet to pick up his first win,
03:25but has been quite impressive against Harley Riggins,
03:28and, of course, that technical showcase against Charlie Dempsey.
03:30Yeah, I mean, he lives by life is art, fight is art,
03:33but no doubt about it, he needs a win.
03:35And, look, if you don't start getting wins in Evolve,
03:38Foreman Thatcher is gonna stop giving you opportunities.
03:41That's a great point there.
03:41Of course, you knew that from Tuesday nights on NXT.
03:44As Cale Dixon stepping in here against Oka Sasaki.
03:47Of course, Oka, we talk about him being a mixed martial artist.
03:49Nine fights in the UFC.
03:52Yeah, he's a complete fighter with an answer for every question in that ring.
03:55But, again, looking for that win.
03:58That doesn't always equal victories.
04:01As Cale Dixon certainly made his presence felt just a week ago in the VIP section.
04:06As Cale Dixon certainly maybe having some issues right now with one Aaron Rourke.
04:11All he's worried about is bringing Sexy back to Evolve.
04:14Him and his business associate, Alex Brooks.
04:17As Oka Sasaki there, those interesting movements inside the ring,
04:20trying to gain an advantage right now.
04:21But, Rob, you're talking about Alex Brooks and Cale Dixon.
04:24How do those two lift each other up?
04:26They have the same interests.
04:27All right, they both want the same things.
04:30And when you put that together, it equals something very special.
04:33Move!
04:37Sasaki looking to capitalize up that big discus.
04:40Only gets two right there for Oka.
04:42And, of course, Cale Dixon, we know how hard he can hit that 96, that big overhand right.
04:47Yeah, let's not take anything away from what Cale can do in the ring,
04:50no matter how he acts outside of it.
04:52And Dixon, oh!
04:54And sends Sasaki there to the apron.
04:56A bit of a precarious spot there for Oka.
04:58And, oh!
04:59As Alex Brooks, I don't know if that was a business move, but it seemed to work.
05:05Well, it's certainly swinging the tide right towards Cale Dixon.
05:07That business venture certainly seems to have paid off.
05:09Yeah, that's why they're profit partners.
05:11They're empire builders.
05:13They're certainly building an empire here at Evolve.
05:15And they certainly think they're saving the ratings each and every Wednesday night on Tubi.
05:20as Cale Dixon now looking to unload as Dixon.
05:25A few ups and downs thus far on Wednesday nights, but he's really looking to reinvent himself right here.
05:31And a win over Oka Sasaki would certainly do well for the stock of one Cale Dixon.
05:39Well, pretty gets attention, but tough gets results.
05:42And right now Cale Dixon's doing a little bit of both.
05:47As Dixon right now.
05:53And a strike exchange with Oka Sasaki.
05:55Maybe not where you want to be, but look at Sasaki.
05:57How quickly he can get to those submissions.
05:59Going for that Juji Guitami.
06:00Out of nowhere.
06:01Not only is his striker, he's also phenomenal on-the-mat submission specialist.
06:06Very well-rounded indeed is Oka Sasaki.
06:08As Cale Dixon felt the pressure right there.
06:10Was able to escape.
06:11Here we go.
06:12Cover.
06:12Only two there for Cale Dixon.
06:14It's not going to be that easy.
06:15It's always a battle when you are in the ring with Oka Sasaki.
06:20And Rob, we talked about of course our huge championship main event coming up tonight.
06:23But we will also hear from our Evolve Women's Champion Nikita Lyons.
06:27Big Cat Kita in the house tonight.
06:29Oh, I'm sure she'll have something special to say like she always does.
06:32I don't know how Foreman Thatcher lets her have a microphone.
06:35We know when Nikita Lyons equals ratings.
06:38Cale Dixon thinks he equals ratings.
06:40As right now, Cale Dixon.
06:43They're going to stay in that driver's seat right here.
06:45Belly-to-back suplex.
06:46Dumps Oka Sasaki.
06:47But Rob, is this a mistake not going for the cover?
06:49You know, it always is.
06:50You need to go for that right away.
06:51But it is not a mistake focusing in on Oka's back.
06:54Take away a body part.
06:55But we know what this is.
06:56Settin' up.
06:58Oka!
06:59For that chop hurt around the world.
07:02You may be hearing that one back at...
07:04Wrestling Noah!
07:06Big side kick there by Cale.
07:08Cover!
07:09And another near fall there for Cale Dixon.
07:11You chop someone like that in the back.
07:13It just adds insult to injury.
07:14That's only going to upset Oka more.
07:16Believe me, right now he is thinking of how he's going to figure out a way to his feet and
07:20attack.
07:21That's Sasaki right now trying to take advantage.
07:24Going back and forth right here with Cale Dixon.
07:26You saw Alex Brooks on the outside.
07:28Keeping her eyes on this matchup.
07:30And heavy shots, relentless on the ropes.
07:33As Cale!
07:35Looking to stay in control right here.
07:37And Rob, we talk about obviously the issues that Cale Dixon seemingly has with Aaron Rourke right now.
07:42But from the Cale Dixon, Alex Brooks perspective, do they have the most fashion sense in all of them?
07:47Do you even have to ask that question?
07:49I mean, come on.
07:50When you look at those two and hear the way they talk, of course they think very high of themselves,
07:54Blake, if you weren't able to tell.
07:56As Oka Sasaki looking to put a tent in the armor of Cale Dixon right here.
08:01And Oka.
08:02Oh, here we go.
08:03Series of strikes.
08:04That unique offense.
08:06Dialing them up here is Oka Sasaki.
08:10That might have been a knockout blow.
08:12And Sasaki, known more as a submission specialist than a striker.
08:18As there's a big strike.
08:19That's going to knock Cale down.
08:20Oh, Oka is feeling it.
08:22As Sasaki looking to get ready.
08:25And a big roundhouse.
08:27Connects.
08:27Right to the temple.
08:28Dixon could be out.
08:29First winner.
08:30Oh!
08:32And referee Jerry Marcus says it's only two.
08:35Sasaki starting to feel it right here, Rob.
08:37As he's looking to turn the corner and impress Foreman Thatcher.
08:40Hey!
08:40Hey!
08:41Hey!
08:42Hey!
08:42Hey!
08:46Sasaki with the reversal.
08:47Oh.
08:47Back and forth we go, but now he's got him locked in.
08:49Oh.
08:50Has Dixon able to escape that perhaps choke?
08:53As Cale Dixon now.
08:55That double under hook.
08:56Oh, man!
08:57And dropping Sasaki face first.
09:00That was just a nasty, unorthodox throw.
09:03As Oka.
09:04Wait a second.
09:05There's Aaron Rourke.
09:06He looks so much better now.
09:07Are you kidding me?
09:08Get the frick out of here, man!
09:11Trying to get Alan Brooks a makeover.
09:13Olga Sasaki comes in the roll-up.
09:15And Olga shoots Carol Dixon.
09:19Here is your winner, Olga Sasaki!
09:26What a huge win for Olga Sasaki.
09:29His first dub here in Evolve.
09:37All right, Carol Dixon looked to handle business with his associate, Alex Brooks, by his side.
09:42But out of nowhere, Aaron Roark changed the entire complexion of the match.
09:46Get the frick out of here!
09:47Placing his jacket on Alex, clearly distracts him.
09:51Dixon, Olga Sasaki, took full advantage, catching Carol who scored his very first.
09:56Cale Dixon may be the Wednesday night spotlight, yet tonight, Aaron Roark gets his last lap.
10:01And around here, the punchline can change fast.
10:03Stay with us, because when we come back, I'm hearing we've got some big breaking news from the office of
10:08Foreman Thatcher.
10:09And trust me, you do not want to miss this.
10:12Man, Gong, you really stepped up when we needed you the most.
10:15And the peaks.
10:16I'll admit it, man.
10:17They were absolutely peaking.
10:19Come on.
10:20Thank you, man.
10:20But my favorite part was when you hit Max with one of these.
10:23One of these.
10:24One of these.
10:25Max, Max.
10:26Come on, it was great.
10:26But yeah, man, when I got blindsided by Cutler James and Cap got taken out, bro, I thought that was
10:30it.
10:31But you stepped up, Gahl.
10:32You did that, bro.
10:34Thank you, guys.
10:36Thank you, King.
10:36It's Gahl has learned something new.
10:39Yeah, chest day best, they might get you some attention.
10:41But loyalty, helping your friends, staying humble, that's what earns respect.
10:47Humble?
10:49Respect?
10:49Oh, my gosh.
10:50All right.
10:51Save the humility for the speech at the bingo hall, all right, buddy?
10:53So funny.
10:55Man, I haven't forgotten what you did to my ankle.
11:00Yeah, that's right.
11:01The memories.
11:03I mean, I'd love to keep chatting about it, but I got bigger things to attend to.
11:08Bigger things to attend to.
11:09What's he saying?
11:11Not now.
11:11Not now.
11:12Don't let him get in your head, man.
11:13We'll get to it.
11:14He's not right now.
11:15Don't worry about him.
11:16We'll get to him, all right?
11:17All right.
11:17We're fine.
11:17You got this.
11:18We're good.
11:18We're good.
11:19We're good.
11:23We welcome you live to the Big Easy, Bourbon Street, New Orleans.
11:30What on earth are we going to see?
11:34The opportunity of a lifetime.
11:37You've got to be kidding me.
11:39This, ladies and gentlemen, is what money in the bank is all about.
11:52Well, Rob, as we heard before the break, big breaking news coming from Foreman Thatcher's
11:57office four weeks from tonight, October 14th, Succession 4 coming down on 2B.
12:02And, Blake, you know what Succession means.
12:05That means two titles are going to be on the line.
12:07It's going to be a huge night of action, but right now let's hear from Vanta.
12:11The unknown.
12:14And look, connect to the Big Insigurie.
12:17As late...
12:18What the light?
12:23Blame your luck.
12:24You wear confidence like it's a second skin, but it's starting to peel.
12:29And underneath, I hear your fear.
12:33You already know the truth.
12:36Not the fear of losing, the fear of being replaced.
12:40And we have a new number one contender.
12:44Years of sacrifice, years of bruises, years spent convincing yourself that you still belong.
12:51Then another athlete walks through that curtain.
12:54Younger, faster, fresh.
12:57And suddenly you start to wonder,
13:00When is it my turn?
13:01As long as the unknown remains, your success will remain elusive.
13:08Fear the unknown.
13:20Man, tonight was supposed to be different, man.
13:24I should have been the one facing Halden Lewis for the Evolved Championship.
13:27But because of its gals, dumbass, I'm sitting here on the sidelines, watching.
13:32But guess what, playboy?
13:34You played yourself.
13:35You lost, too.
13:37And I bet you're feeling pretty good with everyone in the back cheering you on against Mog Squad.
13:42Despicable.
13:43I'll be watching.
13:44I'll be watching this title match real close.
13:46That's because I got next.
13:48Whoever, whenever.
13:50Because I'm Harley Riggins.
13:52I'm the Big Rig.
13:53And I'll park my rig right inside that Evolved Championship.
13:57Well, the Big Rig had some choice words for its golf.
14:15The Falling Contest is scheduled for one fall.
14:19Introducing first, from Belgrade, Serbia,
14:22weighing 240 pounds,
14:27Miloš Jović!
14:29Well, Rob, he's the newest star here on Wednesday nights.
14:32Let's meet Miloš Jović.
14:36Life is a race.
14:37And I am speed, explosiveness, and horsepower.
14:41Miloš Jović will one day be remembered
14:44among greatest Serbian athletes
14:46like Novak Djokovic and Nikola Jokic.
14:49Tonight, I crushed my challenge in front of me
14:51and begin my race in Evolve.
14:54Idem obre!
14:56Well, he's in incredible shape
14:58and certainly looking for a huge opportunity tonight.
15:00Yeah.
15:01His Evolve journey starts right now.
15:16And his opponent, from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing 234 pounds,
15:22is Elijah Holyfield!
15:27Well, the real deal back in action.
15:29And Rob, he certainly exercised his demons in that Lumberjack match several weeks ago.
15:33And now Elijah Holyfield looking to rise right to the top of Evolve.
15:37Everything he does is by any means necessary.
15:41And at this point in his Evolve career, he's got to have gold in the back of his mind.
15:46He certainly would imagine so as he looks to keep his momentum going.
15:49And his opponent tonight, Miloš Jović, in his first ever matchup here on Evolve,
15:53looking to throw a wrench in those plans and certainly turn some heads of his own.
15:58Well, I mean, he's in great shape,
16:00but I don't know if you want your first opponent to be Elijah Holyfield.
16:03But hey, we know that Thatcher, Forman Thatcher, is watching this match
16:06to see how he does it in this debut.
16:09You know, potential meets opportunity here.
16:11Jović played defensive end in the European Football League.
16:13He also represented Serbia in bobsledding
16:15and also placed second in the Serbian Championships in motorcycle racing.
16:20And look at the shape he's in.
16:21The guy looks phenomenal.
16:22Did you hear the Evolve universe right now?
16:24Certainly getting behind Elijah Holyfield.
16:26And Rob, we talked about that Lumberjack match.
16:27How much confidence for Elijah after that win?
16:29Yeah, if you get a big win like that, you know what it makes you want, Blake?
16:32More wins.
16:33He's win-hungry.
16:35Winning is in his blood.
16:36And you see the power right there from the real deal.
16:39You talked about gold being in his future.
16:41A win right here would continue him to step right up to the line.
16:43Oh, man!
16:46Every hit from Elijah Holyfield lands with bad intentions.
16:51You know, he certainly questioned it himself.
16:53You have to wonder, can Elijah Holyfield truly reach the top of Evolve?
16:56And that would, of course, come with championship opportunity.
16:58Absolutely.
16:59And you know what?
16:59I think it has.
17:00Because every time we see him in the ring, he's getting better.
17:03He's getting quicker.
17:04He's looking stronger.
17:06As Holyfield has that look in his eye right now.
17:09Might be looking to turn that corner.
17:14As Jovic.
17:15Look at that atlasm there, Rob, with the standing dropkick.
17:18Very impressive.
17:19I mean, he's high-adrenaline driven.
17:22He's taking it to him.
17:24Holyfield yet to leave his feet.
17:25He's getting staggered through the ring.
17:28But shut right down is Jovic with that spine buster.
17:31And, Rob, we've seen this knock out several stars in the past.
17:35Holyfield is ready to unleash the beast.
17:42Here is your winner, Elijah Holyfield!
17:51Impressive statement victory for The Real Deal.
17:57Miloš was electric out of the gate, bringing energy and excitement from the opening bell.
18:02But Elijah Holyfield quickly stopped that momentum, brought the boom,
18:06and put Miloš's lights out for another statement victory on Evolve.
18:11So a big win there for Holyfield.
18:13Now let's head right side to Adriana Rizzo, standing by with our winner.
18:19Holy moly, Elijah Holyfield.
18:22Another incredible win.
18:24Now, I got to say, you are one of the toughest threats in this men's division right now.
18:30What does that mean to you?
18:32I'm doing exactly what I came here to do, Riz.
18:34My entire life has been about one thing, being the best.
18:38It don't matter if I'm on the football field in the SEC or right here in this ring.
18:42I've always loved to show people how dangerous I can be.
18:46And now, my sights are set on the Evolve Championship.
18:50And I won't stop into that belt.
18:55Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, Elijah.
19:02Easy, easy, cut my music, cut my music.
19:04Elijah, Elijah, listen.
19:07You all shut up over there, all right?
19:10You, Elijah, you're impressive, man.
19:21Listen, I don't care what any of you are saying.
19:24I'm talking to you.
19:25You've got one hell of an uppercut, Elijah.
19:27Just like your daddy.
19:29And you're looking like you're going to be the future top dog here in Evolve.
19:32But not yet, not before me.
19:36Because I, Elijah, embody all the traits of a champion.
19:42Simply put, I'm a winner.
19:47And you're a loser.
19:48Oh, there's Marcus Mathers.
19:51Intentions are rising at a rampant rate.
19:53And chaos is ensuing right here on Evolve.
20:02Perth, get ready.
20:05Last year, Wrestlepalooza returned.
20:09This year, it's heading down under and bringing everything with it.
20:14Friday, SmackDown.
20:17Saturday, Wrestlepalooza.
20:19And Monday, Raw.
20:22One massive weekend, three nights of WWE.
20:27Wrestlepalooza is coming to Perth, Western Australia.
20:33When I came to Evolve, I made my intentions very clear.
20:37To run through anyone who got in my way.
20:41And to show the world that it doesn't matter where I go.
20:44Cutler James is a force that can't be stopped.
20:48And I executed to perfection.
20:51And that's what led me to this title match against Harlem Lewis.
20:56Now, Harlem thinks that I'm just another stop on his violence world tour.
21:01But Harlem, nobody does violence like Dark State.
21:07But you'll learn, though.
21:09Just like everyone else on NXT has.
21:12Tonight, my undefeated streak continues.
21:15Because it is time that I get the recognition that I have deserved my entire career
21:21to be crowned a champion.
21:24So get ready, Harlem.
21:26Because that Evolve title, it ain't safe.
21:31Cutler James needs to stay focused on the prize in tonight's championship main event.
21:37Prepare yourselves to be truly starstruck.
21:41Because you're about to witness a master of all trades.
21:46From music, to taekwondo, to fortune-telling, she really does it all.
21:53But tonight, we are here to celebrate her outstanding prowess in the ring.
21:59So you all better join me in giving a warm welcome to my best friend and mentor.
22:07The most divinely gifted woman I know.
22:11The greatest Evolve women's champion of all time, Nikita Lyons!
22:19These introductions just get bigger and bigger each week.
22:28Nikita!
22:51The free spirit, the Lionheart!
22:58The champ's singing, Robyn.
23:02And I'm dancing.
23:11I almost thought we were getting another full live performance with your angelic voice for a second there.
23:17Um, no.
23:19These peasants do not deserve another full live concert from Nikita Multimedia.
23:25You're right.
23:27In fact, they don't even deserve another title defense from the Lioness.
23:34However, next week's show is a very special occasion.
23:39As it is Evolve's very first all-women show, headlined by none other than the Divine Feline.
23:49Yeah, yeah, yeah.
23:52Now, no, no, no.
23:53About my challenger, who thinks she's just all sunshine and cheer and athleticism.
23:58Go team!
24:00Chill out, chill out.
24:01We're not doing that here.
24:02What we need to do is be cleansing our auras of all the fake positivity.
24:07So, everybody just take a deep breath.
24:11Breathe in.
24:13Hold it.
24:19Wait a second right here.
24:25Nikita, I was waiting for you to invite me out here so we could talk face-to-face.
24:31But I'm starting to think, starting to catch the vibe that you might be avoiding me.
24:36Um, no vibe?
24:38That's the wrong frequency.
24:39What is she even talking about?
24:40Avoiding you?
24:41Oh, my God.
24:42Did you invite her?
24:43No, she was not supposed to be out here.
24:44This is your time.
24:45I guess she killed it.
24:47It's funny.
24:48She's not worthy.
24:48You knock me for being a cheerleader, yet you have one by your side literally everywhere you go.
24:56Look, I'm proud of my background, and I think you're bothered by my confidence.
25:02My path to becoming number one contender wasn't straightforward.
25:06Last year, I was deemed a future great by legends and Hall of Famers.
25:11It's a lot of pressure, especially in this women's division in Evolve and NXT.
25:16So the next step I have to take to live up to that recognition is beat you for the Evolve
25:22Women's Championship next week.
25:42Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
25:44Let's cut it out with the sob story.
25:46It don't matter who wins next week, because I got the winner.
25:53Okay, Sloan, Sloan, who invited her?
25:55Not me.
25:56You know what?
25:56You know what, PJ?
25:57How about we'll talk to Thatcher?
25:59We can get you a match with Sloan next week.
26:01In fact, Sloan, go get your issue or whatever right now.
26:04I don't think that's a good idea.
26:06Go.
26:08Nikita, I really...
26:11This is quite interesting.
26:13Just run, just run.
26:15Nikita, Nikita, her baby, she's back.
26:17I told you about this.
26:19She's back again.
26:20Nikita, Nikita, she's back.
26:24What's going on here?
26:26Vasa taking out Sloan when Nikita told Sloan to go get her issue.
26:33And Skylar Ray taking advantage here of the Evolved Women's Champion.
26:36PJ Vasa is going to drag Sloan Jacobs to the back.
26:39Well, the challenger just took out the champion.
26:42As Skylar Ray standing tall right here, certainly not what the divine feline expected.
26:48As the main event of our all-women's show is officially set.
26:51As another superstar is looking to make his own statement.
26:56Brexit cold called me out tonight.
26:58Then he had the nerve to say I was his next victim.
27:00Like he think I'm sweet or something.
27:02Like he really think I'm going to let him make his name off me when I got my own money
27:05to make.
27:05So I went to Thatcher's office myself and I asked for him.
27:08And he gave him to me in two weeks.
27:10So, Braxton Cole, you better get your mind right.
27:13Because my right fist got an appointment with your jaw.
27:15And it's going to knock your lights out.
27:19And oh yeah, these fists, they ready to eat for everybody.
27:23So if Marcus Mathers want to stick his nose in my business, he can get knocked out too.
27:27It ain't nothing to me.
27:41Hooray!
27:47Hooray!
27:49Hooray!
27:51Hooray!
27:53Hooray!
27:54KONIEC!
28:25I got next!
28:28Yeah about that.
28:29What?
28:30Every time you and Harlem are together
28:33Pandemonium seems to follow.
28:35I will not have disruptions in my championship matches.
28:37Disruptions?
28:38I'm a disruption? That's what you think of me? I'm a disruption?
28:41Yeah! You're a walk-in disruption!
28:43If you walk on down to ringside
28:45or into the VIP section during that match
28:47there will be consequences.
28:49So I get screwed out of the match
28:50and I can't even be there ringside?
28:52I mean what kind of show are we running here anywhere?
28:53Nie ma problem, Thatcher?
28:55Nie ma problem with anybody?
28:56Wygnij je neck in!
28:59I'm gonna pretend, for your sake,
29:01that wasn't a threat.
29:03My decision is final.
29:05Get out of my office!
29:16Rob, here we go indeed.
29:24It's time for our championship main event.
29:27And as we just heard from Foreman Thatcher,
29:29he's looking to keep things fair and square
29:31for this championship matchup.
29:34He won the fatal four-way match two weeks ago to be here.
29:38He's undefeated in Evolve.
29:40Is tonight his night to become the Evolve champion
29:43and change his life?
29:45He calls himself inevitable.
29:47And Cutler James right here,
29:50looking to pick up a piece of gold.
29:52The first one in his WWE career.
29:58And we saw what a story was when this man won the Evolve championship.
30:08as the inevitable one will take on Killjoy
30:12to see who sits atop the Evolve mountain.
30:16And for as long as Harlem Lewis scratch and clawed to get that one-on-one opportunity, Rob,
30:20he finally was able to get over that hump,
30:23defeat Aaron Rourke.
30:24But now, after retaining the title in a fatal four-way,
30:28he has what very well could be the toughest test of his career.
30:32Yeah, well, some people inherit opportunities.
30:35Others have to fight for every age.
30:38And let me tell you,
30:38Harlem Lewis, since he was a young kid,
30:41has been fighting for everything he got.
30:44But right now, he got the Evolve championship.
30:48So our challenger is in,
30:49you see the champion,
30:51holding that title high for what very well could be the final time.
30:54Now let's head to our ring announcer Sarah Schreiber
30:57to set the table for our main event.
30:58The following contest scheduled for one fall
31:01is for the WWE Evolve Championship!
31:10Introducing the challenger,
31:12representing Dark State,
31:17Cutler James!
31:26And his opponent, from Long Island, New York,
31:31weighing 245 pounds,
31:34he is the WWE Evolve Champion,
31:40Harlem Lewis!
31:46We see the laser focus right there of our champion.
31:54Referee Vicky Diarico assigned to this contest,
31:56holding that title high,
31:58for the richest prize here on Wednesday nights.
32:04And Rob, coming into this matchup here,
32:06looking at both stars,
32:07who has the true power and strength advantage?
32:10It's a hard question to ask,
32:11and I don't know if anyone's got that answer,
32:13because you look at both of these guys,
32:14what they do in the gym,
32:16what they can do in the ring,
32:17what they've done in past matches.
32:18Two great athletes,
32:20but strength is what they're all about.
32:26You can hear the Evolve Universe right here,
32:28getting behind Harlem Lewis.
32:30And really ever since,
32:31Harlem Lewis revealed his past,
32:34and showed some vulnerability to the Evolve Universe,
32:37they've really started to support him,
32:38and helped him along this journey,
32:40getting him to that Evolve title.
32:41Yeah, when they got to know him,
32:42and I think they're happy that his life has changed
32:44ever since becoming champion.
32:45It's been a short period of time,
32:47but a very different period of time.
32:48Becoming a champion in Evolve,
32:50in the WWE,
32:52it's life changing.
32:53And right now in this match,
32:55the spotlight is the brightest,
32:56when gold is on the line,
32:58that championship is on the line.
32:59And thus far as champion,
33:01how much has Harlem Lewis been tested?
33:02I mean, every time you get in the ring,
33:05you're tested.
33:05But the thing about Harlem Lewis is,
33:07you know, it's not a lie.
33:08He likes the test.
33:09He wants to have the hard work in front of him.
33:13He certainly has a huge test in front of him,
33:14right here in Cutler James,
33:17superstar from NXT here to Evolve
33:19in singles competition.
33:20And we've seen him roll right through.
33:22And I mean, really Rob,
33:24how much of a role has James been on here on Wednesday?
33:26He has, but what he wants to do now
33:27is bring some gold back to Dark State.
33:29You know, Dark State have been NXT Tag Team Champions.
33:31since he wasn't a part of that on two occasions.
33:34He wants to get gold for the first time
33:36to bring it back to his buddies.
33:38As Harlem Lewis doing a number right now
33:40on that left arm of Cutler James,
33:42that's certainly one way to take out
33:44the dark matter helicopter slam
33:45that we've seen finish off many opponents.
33:48As Cutler looking to control the pace right now,
33:50of course, Cutler the former ACC heavyweight champion
33:52at Duke University.
33:56You know, you could just feel the energy
33:58in this building.
33:59You could feel the energy in the main event
34:01on Evolve right now.
34:03World title's on the line.
34:04Let's do it.
34:04Rob, we were talking about
34:05who has that power and strength advantage.
34:07Cutler James asserting himself early on.
34:09Well, they're feeling each other out right now.
34:11Matt wrestling.
34:12Neither one wants to make a mistake.
34:14You know, they're just testing the waters right now.
34:16And if you go back a couple of weeks,
34:18Cutler James securing this opportunity,
34:20winning that number one contender's Fatal 4-Way.
34:22What did Cutler prove winning that Fatal 4-Way?
34:24I mean, he proved that he could keep his streak,
34:27if you want to call it a lie.
34:28I mean, the guy hasn't been beaten.
34:30There's a big pump kick.
34:31That's going to send Harlem Lewis up and over.
34:33And you can really see the power behind that boot
34:36and Cutler James.
34:37Yeah, Harlem got rocked there.
34:40As Cutler doing a little smack talking right there,
34:43but he's talking trash with one of the best in Evolve.
34:45Look at those right hands.
34:50Harlem, of course, has that boxing background
34:52as Harlem right now reeling here against Cutler James
34:56as Lewis perching himself up in the middle turnbuckle
34:59and trying to go right after that left arm of Cutler James.
35:02And Rob, this is a smart strategy by Harlem Lewis
35:05to take out that arm of the challenger.
35:09Yeah, we talked about his power moves.
35:11Well, right now he's feeling a lot of numbness, tingling,
35:14maybe loss of strength.
35:15Oh, well, he's still got strength.
35:17Harlem looking to sacrifice at all.
35:19Cutler James cuts him right off.
35:21Can Harlem Lewis survive and remain Evolve champion?
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36:32The richest prize on Wednesday night.
36:33Evolve title on the line.
36:34Cutler James challenging Harlem Lewis.
36:38As Cutler Rob all throughout the break
36:40has been controlling the pace
36:41and right now has really been dominating this matchup.
36:43Yeah putting a number on Harlem's back.
36:50Oh man.
36:51As we saw Harlem Lewis try to go off that arm
36:54of Cutler James earlier on in the back.
36:56As you pointed out Rob being compromised
36:58right here by the challenger.
36:59Yeah they're smart.
37:00They're trying to take body parts away from each other.
37:02But I'll tell you this.
37:03Harlem you know having back pain.
37:04You're going to lose some explosiveness.
37:06That's going to decrease.
37:07Your core strength is going to be affected.
37:09You're breathing.
37:11As Harlem off that middle turnbuckle.
37:13The outstretched arms of Cutler James.
37:15Oh man.
37:15Right back to it.
37:16There's a backbreaker.
37:17Cover.
37:18And a near fall right there.
37:20Obviously Rob coming into this matchup.
37:21A lot of pressure on Harlem Lewis as the Evolve champion
37:23to successfully retain that title.
37:25But Cutler James thus far in Evolve undefeated.
37:28How much pressure on the challenge?
37:29Yeah.
37:29I mean he wants to keep that going.
37:31But again he knows the other Dark State members
37:34are watching this.
37:34He knows this has been a huge opportunity for him to evolve.
37:37He wants to keep it going.
37:38Oh but the arm.
37:40Back to the arm.
37:41It's really a bit compromised right there.
37:42But Cutler showing off that power and strength.
37:44And of course when we know Cutler James strikes nobody's safe.
37:48There's a near fall as Harlem is going to be able to hang on.
37:51And Rob of course we talked about it up front in this matchup.
37:54But right before this matchup began.
37:57Harley Riggins banned from the VIP section by Foreman Thatcher.
38:01We know Harley Riggins really wants his hands on Harlem Lewis.
38:04Yeah I mean sometimes as general manager I know this
38:06because of being general manager of NXT.
38:08you have to make decisions that not everybody's going to like.
38:11Clearly Harley Riggins the big rig doesn't like being banned from the VIP.
38:14But it's what's best for this match.
38:18As Harlem Lewis doing a number once again on that arm of Cutler James.
38:22And of course this is our final battle before next week's All Women episode.
38:26Where we know Skyler Ray will challenge Nikita Lyons.
38:29Look at the way he's got his body against the post.
38:32As Harlem Lewis digging deep into that playbook here.
38:35Really doing some damage to that left arm of Cutler James.
38:37Yeah when you know your arm is messed up that could do a lot to your mental.
38:40Alright that's going to drain your energy because your body's got to give extra effort compensating.
38:45And Harlem with a big strike only gets two.
38:48But look at him float over and he's going to go for that fu-
38:50Oh thought he was going for a Fujiwara arm bar instead.
38:52Trying to go for a cross face.
38:54Yeah he's got the arm locked in though.
38:55As Cutler James you see trying to roll over take some tension off of that shoulder.
38:59And perhaps that rotator cuff.
39:02But Cutler James left arm right now in a very compromising position Rob.
39:06Harlem's been champ for 63 days.
39:09He wants to keep it going.
39:10Can he do it?
39:11As James.
39:12We talked about the power and strength advantage.
39:14Cutler able to pull that one out.
39:17How did he do that with one arm?
39:19As you see that left arm almost limp right there of Cutler James.
39:23As referee Vickie Diarico checking in.
39:25The champion is down.
39:26The challenger is down.
39:27On the Evolve Championship.
39:28Hanging the balance here in our huge main event.
39:30Who's going to get to their feet first?
39:32One match.
39:32One moment.
39:33One champion.
39:35As Harlem back up.
39:38And back and forth we go.
39:39Big strike exchange here center of the ring.
39:42Neither of these men really able to stand on their feet.
39:45This has been a hard hitting main event.
39:49This one was promised and it certainly delivered Rob.
39:52Championship opportunities don't come around often.
39:54This is a career defining match for Cutler.
39:58We've heard sometimes championship opportunities come from the sky.
40:01And Cutler James.
40:02He went out and got his on his own.
40:04Oh man.
40:05As Harlem Lewis catches James with a big knee.
40:08That's going to rock the big man.
40:10And now Harlem off the ropes goes.
40:12The Long Island native goes for a big swipe.
40:14And Cutler.
40:14Did you see the height on that?
40:16The European uppercut right to the back of the neck.
40:18And now Cutler James.
40:20Might be looking to turn the corner here Rob.
40:23The inevitable one.
40:28Oh.
40:29Another big European uppercut.
40:31That's going to rock Harlem Lewis.
40:33There's a gut buster.
40:35And now Cutler.
40:36He might be looking for dark matter here Rob.
40:39Oh break.
40:40Sets him up.
40:41Can he hold him up?
40:42He's got Harlem in position.
40:44Goes for the big swing.
40:45How's he doing this?
40:47And just as he released Harlem Lewis.
40:49I believe that shoulder might have popped a bit.
40:51Yeah.
40:52Is it too long?
40:53He needed to make the cover right away.
40:54As Cutler too worried about that shoulder.
40:56And Harlem Lewis heads up move by the champion Rob to roll all the way to the floor.
41:00And prevent the pinfall attempt.
41:02Great ring awareness.
41:03Knowing where you were.
41:04Knowing to get out of town.
41:07As Harlem.
41:09Trying to get back to his feet.
41:10The count is being administered right now.
41:12Cutler James.
41:13Going to have to go back to the drawing board here.
41:16Only one can leave with gold.
41:18And Cutler risking it all yet again.
41:21And Rob connected with their steel ring post.
41:25And now Harlem Lewis.
41:27With a spear on the floor.
41:29Looking to capitalize.
41:32James sitting in the ring.
41:35Looked like he was going for boomslang.
41:37Oh.
41:38He connects with the vortex.
41:39That's exactly how he earned this championship number two.
41:42And somehow someway at two and seven eights.
41:45Harlem Lewis able to hang on.
41:47These two competitors aren't looking to outsmart each other.
41:50They are looking to outpower, outwrestle, and outfight each other.
41:53They're giving everything right now.
41:55As Cutler.
41:57Staying alive right here Rob.
41:59Both of these stars.
42:00The gas light has to be on at this point.
42:02As Cutler.
42:04Looking for dark matter yet again.
42:06He's got him up with one arm.
42:07Oh man.
42:08Harlem trying to survive his first one-on-one title defense.
42:12That's going to compromise the power.
42:14Harlem Lewis with the counter.
42:15Boomslang connects.
42:17And Harlem Lewis survives as champion.
42:19And here's your winner, and still the WWE Evolve champion, Harlem Lewis.
42:32Cutler James had the compromised arm, but Harlem Lewis just made history defeating an undefeated Evolve competitor and NXT superstar.
42:41This is the biggest win of Harlem Lewis' career.
42:43This was an utter collision with Cutler James pushing Harlem Lewis to the limit in his second title defense.
42:50The Harlem violence world tour was on display early, but inevitable one answer with power, aggression, and championship level pressure.
42:58Then Cutler went for another dark matter, and his arm gave way at the worst possible moment, allowing Harlem Lewis
43:04to capitalize, hit the Boomslang, and walk out with another gigantic title defense.
43:09We talked about that power and strength advantage.
43:13Harlem Lewis somehow found a way to get 252 pounds of Cutler James up and over with that Boomslang.
43:20You see Cutler there feeling that left shoulder, but Harlem Lewis, as you pointed out, Robin, his first one-on
43:26-one title defense, comes away.
43:29Steal it.
43:30Whoa, whoa, whoa.
43:31Here comes the big rig.
43:32I'm next, come on, Chuck.
43:34I'm going to pull your ass off.
43:35He's ready to unload.
43:35I'm next, I'm next.
43:36He certainly wants a cool Harlem Lewis off.
43:38Get your hands off me, buddy.
43:40Get your hands off me, buddy.
43:41I'm next.
43:42I'm next.
43:44Hey.
43:44Wait a second.
43:45There's Big Daddy Land.
43:47As it's gone.
43:49Harley Riggins, they both think they sing a claim to the next championship opportunity.
43:53Knock it off.
43:55How about you stop one, like a couple of panties, and you actually fight over who gets the next shot
44:00at my title.
44:02Well, Harlem Lewis' first title defense will be deemed a success, and now the stars of Evolve are going to
44:07war.
44:08How about you?
44:08KONIEC!
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