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00:07Then, now, forever, together.
00:32Tonight is the night.
00:34The first all women's episode of Evolve, and my first championship match in WWE.
00:40Winning LFG season two was a big deal, and it did put me on the map.
00:45But it didn't guarantee that I was gonna stay there.
00:47If I'm gonna live up to the hype,
00:49I have to follow the footsteps of those who were able to call themselves champions.
00:53Women like Callie Armstrong and Kendall Gray,
00:56who laid the foundation for their careers here on Evolve before making an impact on NXT.
01:02Wendy Chu reinvented herself to win her first title, and
01:06credit where credit's due, so did Nikita Lyons.
01:09But I am the shooting star, and tonight is my moment.
01:13Tonight is my chance to make that splash so
01:17I can finally hear a new Evolve Women's Champion, Skylar Ray.
01:47It's another huge Wednesday night on Tubi, an all Evolve Women's special with a huge championship main event.
01:55The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
01:59Introducing first, from Ocean City, New Jersey, Sloan Jacobs.
02:07Sloan Jacobs getting the action started here in our Evolve Women's special.
02:11It's gonna be a huge night of action.
02:12I'm Blake Howard, alongside the general manager of NXT, Robert Stone.
02:16And Sloan Jacobs, Rob, she may have bitten off more than she can chew in this first matchup.
02:19Yeah, well, the water to Nikita's fire is here.
02:22But, you know, Nikita kind of volunteered her for this match.
02:25I'm pretty sure she doesn't want to be here right now.
02:28That's my opinion anyway.
02:29Hey, what do I know?
02:30She told Sloan Jacobs to go get her issue, and an issue she certainly got with her opponent here tonight.
02:35I think we got some Sloan Jacobs vibers in the audience.
02:43It's only right that we kick off the first ever all-women's episode of Evolve with a round of applause
02:53for the woman who solely made it possible.
02:58The greatest champion of all time.
03:02My friend, my mentor, the divine feline, the lioness, the greatest of all women's champion of all time, Nikita Lyons.
03:15Now, all of you very lucky people will be graced with her presence tonight in the main event.
03:22But first, I have to take care of a little issue that's been bothering her.
03:30PJ Vassa, you don't even deserve to stand in the ring with Big Cat Kida.
03:36And tonight, I sink you before you ever get the chance.
03:39Give her back!
03:41Well, Sloan Jacobs certainly has some confidence here before this matchup.
03:54And her opponent, from Seattle, Washington, P.J. Vassa!
04:04Robbie always talk about the stars of a log with various chips on their shoulder.
04:08Have we ever seen P.J. Vassa this heat?
04:11Well, I mean, she wants to get paid.
04:13She said it very clear.
04:14I want to get paid.
04:16She helped Nikita out.
04:17She helped Sloan out.
04:18She should get something in return for that.
04:21What she wants, in my opinion, is a championship opportunity at Nikita Lyons.
04:25We can talk about Sloan Jacobs being the water in Nikita Lyons' fire.
04:29I think she's a little hot right now.
04:31Well, Sloan, let's see if she can back up her words once the bell rings.
04:36As Sloan Jacobs here, a bit reluctant, maybe, to get this match started.
04:40That's what I mean.
04:41I mean, she was talking the talk, but can't she walk the walk now that we're in this thing?
04:45And we'll see if she can bookend a huge night for her in Nikita Lyons.
04:48Of course, we know Nikita Lyons, Skylar Ray, and our huge Evolve Women's Championship main event.
04:52But right now, Sloan Jacobs looking to set the pace against P.J. Vassa.
04:55Well, come get your issue, Blake.
04:59As we know, P.J. has been talking to Sloan Jacobs and Nikita Lyons about a favor that she's being
05:03owed
05:04That's right.
05:04By the Evolve Women's Champion.
05:06You have to wonder, what could be on P.J. Vassa's list?
05:08I mean, besides making money, she wants a championship opportunity.
05:12And there's no doubt about it that she deserves it.
05:14She's one of the most dominant women in Evolve, and I know Foreman Thatcher knows that, too.
05:18We've seen P.J. Vassa get a championship opportunity at Succession in the past.
05:21Of course, we know Succession three weeks away.
05:24October 14th is going to be a huge night.
05:26Succession four.
05:26Both titles will be on the line.
05:28But the question begs, Rob, who's walking in as champion?
05:30Well, that's the question we always ask.
05:32And that's why those Succession shows are so memorable.
05:35Our must-see TV.
05:37Everybody wants to watch them.
05:38Sloan getting P.J. caught in the fishnets right there.
05:40And Sloan from up top.
05:41Oh, man.
05:42Into the out.
05:42Drift arms of P.J. Vassa.
05:45Stupid!
05:46I told you!
05:47One more time!
05:48We talk about that smack talk.
05:49P.J. Vassa unloading right here.
05:51Oh!
05:52Oh!
05:53And Sloan Jacobs, that's certainly one way to swing the tie.
05:55Well, wow.
05:56That was impressive.
05:57I mean, hey, let's not forget.
05:58Sloan Jacobs is all over the country regularly wrestling in the WWE ID program.
06:03She's on the indies all the time.
06:05She's super talented in the ring.
06:07I just think she went into this match with a little fear.
06:09But maybe she's turning that around.
06:11As Jacobs in control right now.
06:14But has Sloan Jacobs gotten in too deep with P.J. Vassa?
06:22We welcome you live to the Big Easy.
06:24Bermit Street.
06:26New Orleans.
06:29What on earth are we going to see?
06:33The opportunity of a lifetime.
06:36You've got to be kidding me.
06:39This, ladies and gentlemen, is what money in the bank is all about.
06:53What the world's been waiting for.
06:58You don't put this much star power in one place.
07:03Unless it means something.
07:10And the largest city in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
07:14This is WWE Crown Jewel.
07:24Back in action here on our all women's special this week on Tubi.
07:29By Sloan Jacobs with a big cover.
07:31And P.J. Vassa able to kick out Rob.
07:33For all the scaredness that we've seen from Sloan Jacobs thus far.
07:37She controlled throughout the break.
07:38Yeah, and I think all that's on her mind right now is she wants to win.
07:41So she could bring that win back to Nikita.
07:43She wants to make her friend, as she calls it, happy.
07:46I think, I mean, I almost feel, are they really friends?
07:48Or does she kind of have an obsession with Nikita?
07:50It's an odd relationship.
07:52It's certainly a very unique relationship indeed.
07:54Of course, Sloan Jacobs a bit upset that P.J. Vassa was unable to defeat Lainey Luck.
07:58You have to wonder, was that message from Jacobs or from the Evolve Women's Champion?
08:02But here comes P.Nasty right now.
08:05As P.J. Vassa unloading.
08:07She's doing what she does.
08:10And the big avalanche in the corner.
08:13And P.J.
08:14With ease.
08:15With a Samoan drop.
08:17Center of the ring and a hook the leg.
08:18That might be all.
08:20But Sloan able to hang on right now.
08:21She is staying alive, doing everything.
08:23And again, at this point, I feel like if she gets a loss here, she just doesn't want to bring
08:28that back to the Evolve Women's Champion.
08:30As Vassa trying to put Jacobs in position.
08:34And we know P.J. wants it, but is P.J. Vassa ready for title contention?
08:38I think she absolutely is.
08:39She's been dominant in all the matches she's in.
08:42Win or lose, she always has a great performance like she is right now.
08:45Not many pleases for Sloan Jacobs to go.
08:47Nice counter into the pin.
08:48Holds it.
08:49And Sloan's going to steal it.
08:51What an upset.
08:52Here is your winner, Sloan Jacobs!
08:58Sloan Jacobs shucking P.J. Vassa.
09:03Well, Sloan gets a very crafty win, but uh-oh.
09:06Wait a minute, P.J.'s not too thrilled about it.
09:08As Vassa none too pleased with the way this one went down.
09:11I mean, she has a right to not be pleased.
09:13Sloan chews the ropes and cheated.
09:15Nearly folds her right in half there to P.J. Vassa.
09:20There appears to still be an issue being gotten tonight.
09:23P.J. Johnson!
09:25P.J. Johnson!
09:26P.J. Johnson!
09:27P.J. Johnson!
09:28P.J. Johnson!
09:29After everything that just went down in this match, you have to wonder,
09:32Sloan Jacobs will even be a factor in the P.J. Lions corner tonight.
09:36Make it make any sense.
09:39I mean, there's no way that Evolve's too hot.
09:41A superstar should be getting treated the way that we are.
09:43P.J. Johnson!
09:47P.J. Johnson!
09:48P.J. Johnson!
09:49P.J. Johnson!
09:50P.J. Johnson!
09:51P.J. Johnson!
09:52P.J. Johnson!
09:53P.J. Johnson!
09:53P.J. Johnson!
09:54P.J. Johnson!
09:55P.J. Johnson!
09:56P.J. Johnson!
09:57P.J. Johnson!
09:58P.J. Johnson!
09:59P.J. Johnson!
09:59P.J. Johnson!
10:03P.J. Johnson!
10:04Zobaczmy, Worman, zrozumieć się, co z usłyszałemu.
10:08Zobaczmy, że...
10:12...zobaczmy, że musimy zacząć coś w naszych pięknych rękach.
10:18We need a new plan.
10:21Zobaczmy.
10:22Zobaczmy.
10:23Zobaczmy.
10:24Zobaczmy.
10:25Zobaczmy.
10:25Zobaczmy.
10:27Zobaczmy.
10:28Arryn Rourke.
10:30He got our attention now, buddy.
10:35Well, Rob. It seems, Cale Dixon and Alex Brooks are ready to give Arryn Rourke a makeover.
10:39Coming up next here on Evolve, WWE ID prospect Veronica Haven
10:43steps into singles competition against the debuting mysterious
10:46and unpredictable Vanta the unknown.
10:50With both women looking to break through, expect the unexpected.
11:18Zina Sterling
11:47Zina Sterling
11:52Tak, tak, tak, tak.
11:53Ja, ja, ja, ja, ja, ja ja, ja kiedyś tutaj znowu pomyśłem,
11:55ja pamiętaj,
11:57ja pamiętaj była w końcu,
12:00znałem się, żeby הרosła ludzie uważali me.
12:05Znale, właśnie tak jak Skylar Wej z her cute, pofanie tu.
12:10Są jaka, to gotowałaś w passierenie ch saisli w posteriwo.
12:15Koch, wiarę się to zrobiło mnie?
12:17I got me talked down to.
12:20It got me pushed to the back.
12:26Then I realized that there's no reason
12:29for me to try to impress you guys.
12:32Because I have always been superior.
12:43And tonight, I'm going to be sitting in that VIP section
12:47right over there watching two inferior women
12:50fight for a championship title
12:52that so clearly belongs around my waist.
12:58And let this be my warning to everyone
13:01in that woman's locker room.
13:03Because I will kill you all.
13:06I will kill you all.
13:07Maybe some shots fired right there from Xena Sterling
13:14who is seemingly now her true self.
13:18And Rob, this star maybe has another shade of delusion.
13:21Do you hear me? Do you hear me?
13:23Ha! I will kill you all.
13:31A lot of people seem to be mocking my kawaiiness
13:34and doubting my uwuiness lately.
13:37And I know I'm supposed to just pick up and move on,
13:40but it's not been that easy.
13:42I know these quirks.
13:44These abilities are real.
13:46Why does no one believe me?
13:49That is so not kawaii.
13:52No, Anya.
13:54I have to remember.
13:55Despite everything, I'm still me.
13:58It's time for this anime girl to prove I belong.
14:02And I am the main character in this anime we call WWE Evolve.
14:07I didn't come straight out of a manga panel for nothing.
14:10I just need the Evolve audience, my fandom,
14:14to continue to notice me by lending me their energy.
14:17That way, in the name of uwu, the true power of Anya rune can be unlocked.
14:24It's time to go, plus Anya!
15:05Perth, get ready.
15:08Last year, Wrestlepalooza returned.
15:11This year, it's heading down under and bringing everything with it.
15:18Friday, SmackDown.
15:21Saturday, Wrestlepalooza.
15:23And Monday, Raw.
15:25One massive weekend, three nights of WWE.
15:30Wrestlepalooza is coming to Perth, Western Australia.
15:36Welcome back to Evolve.
15:38Let's take a look back earlier this month,
15:39when four of the top women on the roster battled for Evolve Championship opportunity
15:43in a fatal throw image.
15:45And Lucka well on her way to victory,
15:47when the mysterious and terrifying Vanta the Unknown appeared for the very first time,
15:53targeting Lainey and completely changing the complexion
15:56of the Evolve Women Championship picture.
15:58Here tonight, it looks like Veronica Haven may be in over her head,
16:01because against Vanta, it may be with OC Haven.
16:17The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
16:21Introducing first, from Sin City, Veronica Haven!
16:30As our all women's special continues, we're going to see representation from the ID program right here in Veronica Haven.
16:37But Rob, conspicuous by their absence, her wings.
16:40Yeah, she's the favorite fallen angel here in Evolve, but no wings. I don't get it. I guess now she
16:44can't fly away.
16:45Looked like she was almost trying to show us some heart right there.
16:48Well, she wants Evolve fans to worship her to become part of her safe haven, whatever that means, her angel
16:53army.
16:54Well, she certainly has a very interesting task in front of her right here,
16:57is Veronica Haven looking to break out on her own, make some big noise in the ID program.
17:02Of course, we've seen her take direction from the likes of Gianna Capri in the past.
17:06We'll see what she's able to do on her own against a very unknown, like Superstar.
17:21Fear the unknown.
17:36And her opponent, from the void, Vanta, the unknown.
17:43Rob, we recently saw Vanta make her first appearance here in the Evolve arena.
17:48I still don't know what to expect.
17:50Well, the Evolve universe is standing on their feet, everyone in this building,
17:54but it's kind of like an awkward energy right now, an awkward feeling in here.
17:59It seems like the more we hear from her, the more we see her, the more remains unknown.
18:04Well, everyone fears what they don't know, and you don't know the unknown.
18:08That's Veronica Haven.
18:09I had an opportunity to briefly speak to her earlier today,
18:12and she basically just said she's a bit confused at what Vanta or the unknown really even is.
18:17Well, I'll tell you what she is looking at her.
18:18She's very cold.
18:19She's very quiet.
18:21There's not much human emotion that comes out of her.
18:24You can see that just when you see her walking around.
18:26Wow!
18:26Those extremely unique movements by Vanta, the unknown, that calculated like offense.
18:32And Rob, it's been nearly 16 years to the day since you made your television debut.
18:36How much pressure is really on Vanta tonight?
18:39Well, there is. I mean, you know Foreman Thatcher is watching this.
18:41But for her, it's not much of an appearance. It's an arrival.
18:44I mean, she is here. This is a first impression.
18:47This is how you make a lasting impact.
18:49So whatever happens in this match is very important.
18:52And if you're Veronica Haven, I mean, ultimately, how do you even prepare for the unknown?
18:55Boy, you don't. You don't. How do you prepare for moves like that?
18:57Going for La Misica and Vanta lands on her feet.
19:00And clearly she is bendy, very flexible. That's going to be to her advantage.
19:05Very unique movements indeed, as we pointed out.
19:07And Veronica Haven trying to unload, get any kind of offense started right now.
19:11And you have to wonder what kind of game plan Veronica had coming into this matchup.
19:15Haven has a couple of years of experience, of course, coming from future stars of wrestling in Las Vegas,
19:19as well as the Arizona Wrestling Federation, where she was originally ID'd as Vanta taking full advantage.
19:24And you see her here in her debut, Rob, showing a bit of ring awareness.
19:27Yeah, she's treating her opponent right now almost like a toy.
19:31There's no smile on her face, but I feel like she's enjoying this.
19:34And you can really already see with Vanta here how much of a difference in her than the other stars
19:39of Evolve.
19:41Trying to do a number right there on the left arm there, Veronica Haven.
19:44Just like we saw Harlem Lewis do to Cutler James last week.
19:47Well, Harlem was able to successfully retain his Evolve Championship.
19:50But right now you see Vanta the Unknown in full control right here.
19:54This is great women's action. And I am pumped for our main event, which is going to be great women's
19:59action.
19:59Evolve Championship on the line next. Nikita Lyons defending against Skylar Ray.
20:04Near fall right there. And of course, oh, Vanta.
20:09Going to lock in an arm bar right there.
20:11And of course, when Skylar Ray secured that number one contender's opportunity in that fatal four-way,
20:16that was the first time we saw Vanta appear in the ring.
20:19And Lainey Luck ran, essentially. Zena Sterling ran.
20:22And we certainly felt the wrath of Vanta the Unknown in Lainey Luck.
20:26Well, I don't want to count Veronica Haven fully out yet.
20:29Remember, if she gets provoked, right?
20:31Vanta, a near fall.
20:33If she gets provoked, we've seen her switch to demon time and let that rage out.
20:37But right now, I don't know if she's going to have the opportunity to do that.
20:40And she wishes she maybe had a ring right now as Veronica Haven having that left arm and shoulder compromise
20:47as Vanta really doing a number right here in her in-ring debut here on Wednesday nights on Tubi.
20:52Veronica wants to make a name for herself in the ID program.
20:54But right now, I think it would be best if she could just survive Vanta the Unknown.
20:58And Vanta!
21:01Unique, unique, unique offense.
21:04Again, beating to her own drum right here.
21:06And you see Vanta staring a hole right through Veronica Haven.
21:11Maybe hesitating a bit.
21:12Haven trying to capitalize.
21:14Oh!
21:14She rolled right through!
21:15Rolls right through!
21:18And Vanta grabbing the arm there of Veronica Haven
21:21and looks to see Veronica straight to Singularity!
21:27Here is your winner by submission, Vanta the Unknown!
21:34What a statement debut for Vanta the Unknown!
21:43Here on Evolve.
21:45Veronica Haven battled and had her moments, but once Vanta took control, there was no escape.
21:51The Unknown imposed her will with Singularity, a sadistic submission, scoring her first victory
21:57in what appears to be the start of something dangerous.
22:01Certainly an incredible statement by Vanta as she leaves her mark here in the Evolve ring.
22:08Her first victim, Veronica Haven.
22:11Wait a second.
22:15Looks like Lainey Luck might be wanting some retribution.
22:17She hesitates a bit, Rob.
22:18Yeah, well, she hasn't forgotten what Vanta did to her.
22:21Wait a minute!
22:22As Vanta almost a Matrix-like movement.
22:24What?
22:26As Lainey Luck trying to unload right now, but...
22:29She only got her down, but it's not keeping her down.
22:31Maybe for a second there, as Vanta's gonna catch the leg!
22:34Oh!
22:34And just drop Lainey Luck.
22:41As Vanta the Unknown, making her presence very known to Lainey Luck.
22:52This is Succession.
22:54Where ego and confidence is put to the test.
22:58Where reputation and integrity are placed on the line.
23:02And where the premier spot is up for grabs.
23:07The Evolve Championship is more than gold.
23:10The top prize on Evolve can transform a hungry competitor into a future star the entire WWE Universe can no
23:18longer ignore.
23:20Welcome to Succession 3.
23:23Prospects have grown, expanded their horizons, and turned into superstars.
23:29The Evolve Championship.
23:31It is a signal flare to NXT that a star is ready to rise.
23:35Once that champion is on the radar, there is no telling how far that journey can go.
23:43October 14th, Succession 4 coming down on Tubi.
23:47You know what Succession means?
23:49Two titles are gonna be on the line.
23:53This title is just proof that every single time I get the job done.
23:57Can Harlem Louis survive and remain Evolve Champion?
24:01I have envisioned this very moment with this title around my waist.
24:05However, these peasants do not deserve another title defense.
24:09Who's gonna step up to the plate to take on Nikita Lyons for the Evolve Women's Championship?
24:13Who will lead Evolve into the future on Succession.
24:49The wait is over and Club WWE is live now.
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25:19All right, welcome back to Evolve.
25:22And announcing it right now for the first time,
25:23it's gonna be Harley-Riggins versus Itzcal,
25:25where the winner challenges Harlem Louis on Succession 4.
25:29That's huge breaking news right there from the office of Foreman Thatcher.
25:33But how about also coming down next Wednesday?
25:35Elijah Holyfield and Braxton Cole go one-on-one.
25:38Those two have been at odds over the last couple of weeks,
25:41and they finally step into the ring next week on Evolve.
25:44But now, let's hear from someone who helped shake this very foundation of Evolve on Wednesday nights.
25:52Oh, yeah!
25:54Tonight on Tubi, we got the first-ever All-Women Evolve special.
25:59And you know me.
26:01Your girl, Callie Armstrong, know a thing or two about the first-ever.
26:04I was the first-ever Evolve Women's Champion.
26:07And honestly, it did a lot for me.
26:09It helped me in so many ways.
26:11It showed me how to be a champion.
26:13It showed me how to carry myself.
26:14It showed me how to be a leader.
26:16And I feel like from there, I was able to be the good example for all the other Evolve champions
26:21that came after me.
26:22Kendall Gray saw what I did, and she carried that title with pride.
26:26Wendy Chu, now Nikita Lyons.
26:29All these girls saw what I did with that title, and they followed through.
26:33And I'm telling you, man, this Evolve locker room is in great hands.
26:36Callie Armstrong been watching.
26:38Because I know that those girls in Evolve are now going to be on NXT challenging me in a few
26:43months.
26:44So I'm always watching.
26:45But I thank Evolve so much for all the things that they've taught me,
26:49and now I'm here in NXT thriving, ready to show them what a champion looks like, feel like, and is.
26:55Straight like that.
27:00That right there is what Evolve is all about.
27:03Creating opportunity and proving that championship gold can be the beginning of something much bigger.
27:09And that's exactly what Skylar Rae is looking for tonight.
27:12The shooting star earned this opportunity by outlasting three other stars in a fatal four-way number one contenders match.
27:18And she has been building momentum ever since, arriving here on Wednesday night.
27:21She was a winner on LFG, Blake, but can she be an Evolve champion by the end of tonight?
27:29Main event time.
27:30She came to you as general manager of NXT, said, Mr. Stone, I want more opportunity.
27:34I want to win championships.
27:36You negotiated with Foreman Thatcher.
27:38She got an opportunity here at Evolve.
27:40And Skylar Rae has found herself in this position tonight.
27:43And what a fantastic job she's been doing.
27:48Sloan isn't here, so give me the introduction that I deserve.
27:51Me? But I don't know your stuff. I don't know it.
27:53Yes, you do. Go.
27:54What? I don't know.
27:55Go. I don't know.
27:55You can do it.
27:59Uh, uh, introducing, um, the big cat cheetah Chiquita.
28:07Um, the, the declawed feline, I don't know, the defined hairline.
28:13Um, um, I don't know what you saw. I don't know.
28:16Um, Nikita multivitamin.
28:19Nikita multi-level marketing.
28:21The Stray Cat.
28:23And the Evolve Women's Champion.
28:27Nikita.
28:28Madonna Mia.
28:30Lions.
28:32That's a different take on the introduction.
28:39It looks like Nikita throwing a replacement in there tonight.
28:45Oh man, but you see, but Nikita's not happy with it.
28:48And that's throwing off the champs game.
28:50Gee, she put Gianna Capri on the spot and throwing off the whole introduction.
28:53She doesn't have slow.
28:54This is not the vibe that Nikita was hoping for coming into the championship match.
28:57Yeah, not a good way to kick things off for a title defense for Nikita Lions.
29:02She has that confidence, but I don't know if she has the same typical grace we're used to seeing from
29:06Big Cat Kita for a championship match right here.
29:09She has to have her eyes focused on Skylar Ray, who is certainly ready for this encounter.
29:14No Sloan Jacobs, no Gianna Capri, no Veronica Haave.
29:17I mean, you know, she's out here alone, but she is the champion.
29:21Of course, PJ Vasa took care of Sloan Jacobs.
29:24But as Skylar Ray awaits this opportunity, Nikita Lions is in.
29:28And now we're gonna head to our ring announcer Sarah Shriver to set the table for our all-women's episode
29:34of Evolve Women's Championship main event.
29:36The following contest scheduled for one fall is for the WWE Evolve Women's Championship.
29:49Introducing the challenger from Stamford, Connecticut, Skylar Ray.
30:07And her opponent, from Los Angeles, California, she is the WWE Evolve Women's Champion, Nikita Lions.
30:27Well, the champion at least gets a proper introduction from Sarah Shriver.
30:35As Big Cat Kita certainly has her supporters here, you see that Evolve Women's Championship held high by our official
30:41Jeremy Marcus, who's assigned to this contest.
30:44And a great way to put a button on this huge all-women's episode right before a big weekend for
30:50NXT on the road in Columbia, South Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, and Knoxville, Tennessee.
30:56The bell sounds were underway right here.
30:58Nikita Lions defending against Skylar Ray in this huge main event.
31:02Greatness is just one victory away for Skylar Gray.
31:06During those introductions, you can see it in her face, Blake.
31:08You can see it in her eyes.
31:10She's ready.
31:10You can feel the vibrations from her body all the way over here at the commentator's table.
31:13She thinks this is her night.
31:15The question is, is it?
31:16And, of course, Nikita Lions doesn't have the typical help on the outside.
31:21Of course, we mentioned Gianna Capri getting dismissed.
31:23Veronica Haven getting dropped by Vanta the Unknown.
31:26And, of course, P.J. Vassa doing the bidding and making sure Sloane Jacobs unable to be at ringside tonight.
31:31Yeah, and Nikita's game is thrown off because of that, so it seems.
31:35But you know what?
31:36She's going to have to figure it out.
31:37It's not easy being the Evolve Women's Champion.
31:39We'll see if the third time can be a charm here for Big Cat Kida.
31:42She's knocked off Laney Luck.
31:44She's knocked off Thea Hale retaining that championship.
31:47We'll see if Skylar Ray can become the next victim for Big Cat Kida
31:51and go on another multimedia tour with that championship.
31:54Yeah, Nikita's had a target on her back since becoming champion,
31:57but that goes with the territory.
31:58Anyone who's champion is going to have a target on their back.
32:00Everybody wants a piece.
32:02Nikita has been fighting them all off.
32:03We've certainly seen what Nikita Lions has been able to do in transforming herself
32:06and her career ever since coming to Wednesday nights on Evolve.
32:10But take a look at Skylar Ray ever since you granted her the opportunity
32:12to have those negotiations with Foreman Thatcher bring her here to Wednesday nights.
32:16I mean, does anyone have more momentum than Skylar Ray?
32:18Yeah, she's a shooting star.
32:19You know what?
32:20She won that fiddle four-way match three weeks ago
32:22and earned to be in this match right now.
32:25As Lions, we know she has the power advantage there over Skylar Ray,
32:28but the quickness certainly lies with the former Penn State
32:31Nittany Lion and Tennessee Titan cheerleader.
32:33And Skylar takes down the champ,
32:36and now Ray looking to build some steam right here.
32:39Of course, we've seen her coach by the likes of The Undertaker on LFG.
32:42She could very well bust out that Hell's Gate at any moment.
32:44And you know they're watching right now.
32:46Here we go, cover.
32:48And what a full-circle moment it would be for Skylar Ray
32:50to go from winning season two of LFG
32:52now to come around to win her first championship here in the WWE.
32:55High-pressure match, but pressure creates diamonds,
32:58and it also creates champions.
33:00Talked about that power advantage for Big Cat,
33:02Keita Skylar Ray going to have to do a lot extra
33:04to get Lions up and over right here.
33:07Trying to wear down the Queen Lioness,
33:09who once again all solo tonight here at Evolve.
33:12Yeah, but she's doing a great job.
33:13She's holding onto that headlock.
33:14She's keeping the champ on the mat.
33:16This is what you want to do.
33:18Wear down your opponent.
33:20And of course, the winner of this is certainly going to have
33:22that inside track three weeks from now, October 14th,
33:25with Succession Four coming down.
33:26We know both titles will be on the line.
33:28Who will challenge for the Evolve Women's Championship?
33:30You have to imagine the challenger will face one of these two women.
33:33Yeah, I am so pumped for that.
33:34There's nothing like Succession Nights.
33:36Those shows are, they just hit different.
33:38You go back to Succession One.
33:40Of course, Kendall Gray winning the Evolve Women's Championship
33:42in a huge moment right there.
33:44Skylar Ray looking to make her moment right here tonight.
33:46Round and round we go, and Skylar held on again.
33:50Skylar is smart here using that headlock to wear down Nikita
33:53and control the pace because the longer this goes,
33:55the more she can soften the champion up for Starstruck
33:57right from the top rope.
33:59She had the opportunity to be the number one contender
34:02in that fatal four-way match.
34:03Nonetheless, you know Foreman Thatcher still has an eye on her.
34:08He certainly is locked in on this one, Foreman Thatcher.
34:10Up, up, up.
34:11Oh, the pace.
34:12Making this all women's episode is Nikita Lyons.
34:15The belly to back suplex able to counter Skylar Ray right there
34:18as the Queen Lioness looking to remain in position.
34:21We know about her kickboxing background.
34:22Oh, yeah.
34:23We're going to throw some hands right here in the corner.
34:24Well, real ones always rise, roar, and right now she is rising.
34:29As Skylar Omer nearly feels the roar as Nikita Lyons a bit overzealous.
34:33That shoulder connects with the ring post.
34:35And now Ray going to go to the apron.
34:38Oh, yeah.
34:38Ray will fly.
34:41The champ seems to be a bit off tonight.
34:43Can Big Cat Nikita retain the gold?
34:52NXT is never a game.
34:55When the spotlight comes on, we've got something to prove.
35:00There's no risk we won't take.
35:05We're dynamic.
35:07Innovative.
35:09And we long show up.
35:15This is where the future gets made.
35:20This place is coming unglued.
35:24This is what wrestling is all about.
35:28Absolutely unreal.
35:41This is where we find out who's ready on NXT.
35:52Welcome back to our main event here on Evolve as Nikita catches that drop kick attempt by Skylar Ray.
35:57Now where she's going with her.
35:59Oh!
36:01Big fight field in this Evolve Women's Championship main event for this all-women's episode.
36:06And throughout the break, Rob, we see exactly why Nikita Lyons is sitting atop the mountain in the Evolve Women's
36:11Championship.
36:11Yeah, just working all over Skylar's body. Took her out there with the throat. Now she's working on the ribs.
36:16Nasty!
36:17Bit of a yam slam right there as Nikita in control right now.
36:22Well, 91 days as champion. And of course Blake, she obviously wants to keep it going.
36:26And from what I understand, when she hits 100 days, there's supposedly a big celebration on the horizon.
36:31Oh no, I hope not. Not another party.
36:32And that's only just over a week away, so it all really comes down to this.
36:36There's the richest prize in the women's division right there.
36:38As Nikita Lyons in control right now as Skylar Ray a bit hurt.
36:42As she's trying to climb her way back into this one.
36:44Well, Nikita had a rough start tonight. Wasn't feeling it.
36:47But it seems like she's kind of gathering herself and becoming the Nikita we all know.
36:51She had those strikes earlier. She's using the educated feet.
36:54This is what you have to do as the champion.
36:57But typically, Rob, at this point in the match, this is normally when we see the backup of Nikita Lyons
37:01start to rear its head.
37:03Whether it's Sloan Jacobs, whether it's Gianna Capri, Veronica Haven.
37:05None of those three found at ringside. It's all Nikita tonight.
37:09She's out here alone. And right now, I mean, she's doing a good job.
37:12Samoa drop. Connects right there. Center of the ring. Hooks the outside leg.
37:16And a near fall for Big Cat Kita.
37:19Trying to go back to the well one more time here and lock it in a version of a dragon
37:22sleeper.
37:24Remember, every sacrifice, every setback, every victory ever led to this moment for Skylar Rae.
37:30She's not going to give up that easy. She's going to bring the fight.
37:33She's going to stay alive. This is the main event on a Wednesday night.
37:37And the Evolve Women's Championship's on the line.
37:39Just like we saw Cutler James compete for the Evolve Men's Championship.
37:43He was undefeated coming in right now, Skylar Rae.
37:46She has yet to lose here in Evolve. And we'd love to keep that momentum rolling.
37:51If she can get by Big Cat Kita, it will certainly be big time for Skylar Rae.
37:56That's right. This is what every competitor dreams about. Being in a match like this.
38:01Being able to have this pressure. Pressure is a privilege, right?
38:04She wants it. She needs it.
38:06You see Rae trying to bridge out of this dragon sleeper right here.
38:09Nikita Lyons. You see right there Skylar Rae, the go-behind.
38:14Into the Okada roll. And Nikita pushes her off.
38:18Oh, you see that momentum indeed. And Nikita Lyons here struggling.
38:22Is Skylar Rae fighting for her life right now, Rob?
38:24Yeah. And remember, like we said, the winner of this is going to go on
38:27to defend the championship at succession.
38:30Indeed, both these stars want to represent the Evolve Women's Division
38:32in three weeks here on Tubi. And Skylar Rae tied up in the Trio Woe right now.
38:38Oh, and look at the elusiveness of Skylar Rae's Big Cat Kita goes for a strike and misses.
38:44Rae's up top. Oh, big cross body.
38:46But she rolled off for Blake.
38:49The momentum sends Rae off. The champion is down. The challenger is down.
38:52The Evolve Women's Championship hanging the balance tonight on Tubi.
38:56Who is going to get to their feet first?
38:58This is usually the moment where Sloan Jacobs might become a factor.
39:01But tonight, Nikita Lyons is out here alone.
39:03And that could make this championship defense even more difficult.
39:06This is where you see who wants it more.
39:09As Skylar Rae, Nikita Lyons, a strike exchange back and forth as both stars
39:14trying to get back to their feet.
39:21As Rae rocked right here trying to get the best of Big Cat Kita.
39:25Nikita looking to throw some hands and Skylar Rae going low.
39:28I normally would have said you don't want to go strike for strike with Nikita Lyons,
39:32but I got to say Skylar's doing a great job.
39:34As Skylar Rae doing her homework right here.
39:37She's in position and Nikita Lyons being taken down not once but twice.
39:42And there's a big cross body.
39:44Skylar Rae starting to cook right here Rob.
39:49This is the momentum she needs now.
39:51She just has to keep it going and don't let it stop.
39:54She might be thinking about starstruck very soon.
39:56There's a double stop and Skylar Rae creates more separation.
40:00and a double knees into the cover.
40:02New champion!
40:04Champion not quite yet.
40:07As Nikita Lyons able to hang on here back and forth we go.
40:10High stakes affair.
40:12Capping off this all women's episode of Evolve.
40:15You can hear, you can feel, you can see the Evolve universe starting to rally right here.
40:20We're getting to the deep borders of this main event Rob.
40:22And tonight Skylar Rae's dreams become reality.
40:28As Skylar Rae...
40:29Oh!
40:31Was going for that Tornado DDT.
40:33Nice counter by the champion.
40:34And Nikita blocked it.
40:35And Lyons...
40:37Oh!
40:38For that Tiger Bomb.
40:39Cover!
40:41Charger Town and only two.
40:44Skylar Rae somehow able to hang on right here.
40:47But she's essentially moving on fumes at this point.
40:49And this is where the champion needs to stay focused
40:51and have another plan.
40:53Do not let frustration play into your offense.
40:56As Lyons...
40:57Putting her prey right into position.
41:00And Nikita go for that big...
41:01Charger Bomb!
41:03And a big miss by Nikita Lyons to Skylar Rae.
41:07She looks to climb.
41:09And she hits it!
41:10This time connects to the Tornado DDT.
41:12Cover!
41:13Center of the ring!
41:14Skylar Rae!
41:16Only gets two.
41:17Blake, we are getting closer and closer to Skylar Rae becoming the new Evolve.
41:21Women's Champion.
41:23How much left in the tank?
41:24How much left in the playbook of either of these two stars here, Rob?
41:28Goals on the line.
41:29Excuses disappear.
41:30And Nikita Lyons wiping out Skylar Rae with that big kick.
41:33She's going right back to the well one more time.
41:35Second time!
41:36Oh!
41:36Nice counter by Rae!
41:37Hurrican run, a takeover!
41:39That's tight!
41:39Shoulders are down!
41:40And somehow, Nikita able to hang on.
41:43What a counter by the challenger.
41:45Well, clearly these two have been studying each other to prepare for situations like this.
41:51Lyons going for the big swipe.
41:52Skylar Rae connects!
41:54La Mystica!
41:55Center of the ring!
41:56And Rae looking to capitalize!
41:58She's going to climb!
41:59And Rob, if she hits this, we might be looking at the next Evolve Women's Champion!
42:07Skylar Rae goes for Starstruck!
42:12As Nikita Lyons misses!
42:15And connects!
42:16Divine Alignment!
42:17And just like that!
42:18Big Cat Kita!
42:19Reign Supreme!
42:21Here is her winner!
42:22And still!
42:24The WWE Evolve Women's Champion!
42:31Nikita Lyons!
42:35Back and forth we went right there, Rob.
42:38But an impressive victory from Big Cat Kita.
42:42Well, Skylar Rae stepped into the biggest opportunity of her young career with the WWE Evolve Women's Championship on the
42:49line.
42:49She looked impressive from the start and nearly pulled it off right here with some awesome aerial offense from the
42:55top.
42:57But it was not to be as the Divine Feline found a way, hitting the always remarkable Divine Alignment to
43:05retain her championship and remain at the very top of Evolve.
43:09So indeed that third title defense was a charm for Big Cat Kita, able to get by Skylar Rae.
43:15And Rob, one thing she can say, she did it on her own!
43:18This is my dream!
43:19You're in the dream!
43:20You're in the dream!
43:21You're in the dream!
43:22As Big Cat Kita celebrating right here, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
43:29Rob!
43:30Look who's back!
43:31Wendy Choo's got Nikita locked in!
43:35The former sleepy psycho is alive and well here on Wednesday nights!
43:40Dirt nap in full effect!
43:44As Wendy Choo has just choked out the Evolve Women's Champion!
43:52Well the Lioness retains the gold once again tonight!
43:56But Rob, after all we just saw, this championship reign may soon turn into a nightmare!
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