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00:07Then, now, forever, together.
00:33Of all, don't blink, because tonight somebody's getting knocked out.
00:37Could be Braxton Cole, could be Marcus Mathers, hell, it could be both.
00:42But tonight's a first for me, it's my first triple threat.
00:46Two opponents, but only one person's getting their hand raised tonight.
00:49And it's Elijah Holyfield.
01:17It's Halloween week on Evolve, and we have a huge triple threat grudge match coming down in our main event.
01:25The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
01:29Introducing first, from Chardon, Ohio, weighing in at 232 pounds, Harley Riggins!
01:38Getting the action started tonight with the affirmed Bully of Evolve.
01:43As a couple of weeks ago, Harley Riggins certainly made some major damage at Succession 4.
01:49And, Rob, we saw in that matchup, Harley Riggins unsuccessful with Harlem Lewis going on the shelf.
01:54Yeah, at this point, I mean, pretty much Harley Riggins, I think, is capable of anything after what he did
02:00to Harlem Lewis with those snares.
02:02I mean, it's not a good thing, and I definitely look at Harley Riggins a lot different now, Blake.
02:07Those steal steps certainly doing a lot of damage to the Evolve champion, and we certainly give our well wishes
02:11to Harlem Lewis.
02:13As he's still out after that ambitious attack in recovery right now, as Harley Riggins looks to pick up some
02:17momentum,
02:18moving right back towards that title picture.
02:26That's certainly an angry star right there, Rob.
02:36Oh, boy, Blake, you hear those engines revving?
02:38I'm pretty sure I definitely hear the engines revving, Blake.
02:41Yes, yes, I hear them, Stone.
02:44I think Milos hears them all the time, if I'm being honest with you.
02:48And his opponent, from Belgrade, Serbia, weighing in at 240 pounds, Milos Jovic!
02:56As Jovic making his second appearance here on Evolve.
03:00And, Rob, how difficult of a task is this to phase one Harley Riggins if you're Milos Jovic?
03:04Well, it's a great opportunity to show what he's got on Evolve for a second time.
03:08But, I mean, the question is, is he in over his head?
03:10At this point, Harley Riggins is capable—he's a loose cannon!
03:13You see that incredible athleticism there of Jovic as he's looking to impress officials once again.
03:19Foreman Thatcher bringing him into the fold here on Evolve.
03:22Straight out of Belgrade, Serbia, and look at that incredible physique.
03:25And, of course, we know about his background.
03:28And we'll see if Harley Riggins now is able to get by the competition tonight.
03:35And, look, I don't want to take anything away from Jovic.
03:37He lives for speed, pressure, competition.
03:39He's got that high adrenaline, and he's driven that way.
03:42But, again, this is a different animal. Harley Riggins is a different animal.
03:46And, Rob, after the damage that Harley Riggins did to one Harlem Lewis, the Evolve champion,
03:50what is Big Rigg's current mission now on Wednesday night?
03:53I mean, I think he wants to be the Evolve champion.
03:55He's made that pretty clear, and that is what he's waiting for to get his hands on Harlem.
04:00Huge opportunity right here for Milo Jovic in the mix.
04:03Look at the power right there of Harley Riggins running right through him.
04:07And that's the thing. Harley is so talented with maneuvers like that.
04:10And that's why it's so hard to dislike him.
04:12It's just, why can't he focus on his talent?
04:14Why can't he focus on what happens in the ring and not outside of it?
04:17Milo to the series of deep arm drags right now.
04:19Looking to take control right here, Rob.
04:21But going back to that debut, did you see any positives in Milo Jovic?
04:25I saw energy, passion, drive.
04:28I mean, no pun intended there.
04:29But, you know, that's a decent starting base here in Evolve.
04:37Rob, going back to Succession 4, did Harley go too far?
04:41Yeah, I absolutely think he did.
04:43I mean, I don't know how often you're going to hear something like that from me.
04:45Because look, this industry is tough.
04:48But that was just taking it to a level that you don't take it.
04:51I mean, that made everybody in the arena uncomfortable.
04:54Everyone watching at home uncomfortable.
04:57Milo in a very difficult position.
04:59Right into that fireman's carry.
05:00And ooh, a stun gun there from Riggins.
05:03Picking up some steam.
05:04And running right through Jovic.
05:06Center of the ring, hooks that inside leg cover.
05:09And a near fall there for Harley Riggins.
05:11It's one rule with Harley Riggins.
05:14And it's that there are no rules.
05:15I mean, all bets are off.
05:16He's the baddest SOB from the CLE.
05:19He's the big rig.
05:21But can he?
05:22Will he be able to get an opportunity to become the Evolve champion?
05:26Would love to get an Evolve championship opportunity.
05:28And then, of course, move on to bigger and better things in his career.
05:30Of course, Halloween Havoc coming up this weekend for NXT.
05:33But looking ahead here tonight on Evolve.
05:35Sloan Jacobs hosting the nationwide admiration ceremony for one Nikita Lyons.
05:40And look at this right here.
05:42Harley just slinging Miloš around.
05:44I mean, he's not a little guy.
05:46As Milo's trying to recover here.
05:48Fight out of this front chancery here by Harley Riggins.
05:51And the big rig goes up and over.
05:53Jovic's new here, but he isn't going to stay unnoticed with moves like that.
05:57Really looked like he found an opening.
05:58And what a shocker it would be if Miloš Jovic can upend Harley Riggins right here to kick off Evolve.
06:02Yeah, and then Harley being the sore loser he is,
06:04would probably try to do to him what he's already done to Harley.
06:07Milo's trying to make a big statement tonight.
06:08Trying to pick up some steam.
06:11And that drop kick picture perfect right to the kisser.
06:14And now Jovic starting to feel it here, Rob.
06:16He's got an opening.
06:17Can he keep it going?
06:18Can he keep that momentum riding?
06:20The big rig might be too distracted by the Evolve championship situation.
06:24As Riggins with a big spear taking down Jovic.
06:29Let the bodies hit the floor.
06:31And looks like he's setting him up.
06:33Right in a position now.
06:35We've seen this many times in the past, Rob.
06:38Jovic goes up.
06:39And shotgun bang.
06:41Down he goes.
06:43And the big rig picks up the victory.
06:48Here is your winner, Harley Riggins.
06:54As the big rig makes a huge statement to kick off Evolve this week.
07:01You see here Jovic came in hot, full of energy,
07:04and looking to derail the big rig.
07:06But Harley Riggins had other plans using his pure power and aggression
07:10to cool him off.
07:11And right here that incredible shotgun stopped Milo's in his tracks
07:15and gave Riggins another dominant victory.
07:22Oh, and the big rig.
07:24As if the win wasn't enough, Rob.
07:26I mean, the match is over.
07:27Come on.
07:28We talked about him being the biggest bully on Wednesday nights.
07:31Are you kidding me?
07:32See, Harley.
07:33He is out of control.
07:35This is what I'm talking about.
07:36Exactly.
07:36Taking it too far, Blake.
07:37He's sending a message, not just to the entire locker room,
07:40but specifically the Evolve champion.
07:42You see him.
07:43Look at those steel steps.
07:44He gets it again.
07:44No!
07:49As Jovic becomes the next victim, the champion,
07:52we still don't know his status health-wise,
07:54as Milo Jovic might have just become the next victim
07:57to Harley Riggins.
08:00No, wait, wait, wait, wait a second.
08:02No, no, no, Blake.
08:03Hold on.
08:03He's not even attempting to do this.
08:05No, no.
08:06He's done it once to Harlem.
08:07That was enough.
08:08The security and officials are out here.
08:10The big rig.
08:10This isn't how you earn opportunities in Evolve.
08:13Certainly getting the attention there of Foreman Thatcher
08:16and, of course, the Evolve champion, Harlem Lewis.
08:21It's time for me, Kenny.
08:22Button chops.
08:23The big rig is here to play.
08:25The big rig is here to stay, baby.
08:27Put that belt around my waist.
08:31Big statement right there is...
08:34The big rig is parking himself at the front of the line
08:37for the Evolve championship.
08:41I've claimed the title Philly's finest, but I get X all the time.
08:45Marcus, what does that mean?
08:47Well, back in Philly, we got attitude.
08:50You like us.
08:50You don't like us.
08:51We don't care.
08:52We wear a heart on our sleeves, and I'm certainly damn proud of it.
08:57But recently, I haven't been doing so well here at Evolve.
09:02I'll admit it.
09:03And maybe I've just been smiling a bit too much here,
09:05and I've just been happy to be here.
09:07But it's time I turn that around.
09:08And tonight, I represent the fighting city of Philadelphia,
09:12and I show Braxton Cole, and I show Elijah Holyfield,
09:15what Philly's finest truly means.
09:21Well, a lot of grit in Marcus Matters.
09:26Cut the music!
09:28Cut the music!
09:31I'm in Evolve to dominate.
09:33This place has been begging for a star to step up and take control of this brand,
09:37and that monster is Jasper Troy.
09:41I don't need you people to cheer for me.
09:44I'm not here for y'all.
09:45This is about me.
09:47It's my spotlight.
09:49The spotlight deserves me.
09:51And I'm not sharing it with any of you or these kids in the back.
09:56This locker room is full of 180-pounders, high-flyers,
10:00that think they can get in this ring and stand across from me?
10:07That's disrespectful.
10:13This place is my new stomping grounds.
10:15And if anyone has a problem with that, come out here and fight me!
10:19Well, a mighty statement right there, but who'll answer the challenge of Jasper Troy?
10:26Perth, get ready.
10:29Last year, Wrestle Palooza returned.
10:33This year, it's heading down under and bringing everything with it.
10:38Friday, SmackDown.
10:41Saturday, Wrestle Palooza.
10:44And Monday, Raw.
10:46One massive weekend, three nights of WWE.
10:50Wrestle Palooza is coming to Perth, Western Australia.
10:58You see right there, a very angry Jasper Troy throwing out an open challenge, essentially, Rob.
11:03This is my soccer ground!
11:09Are you kidding me?
11:10Am I reading correctly right now?
11:13It appears to be.
11:25The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
11:30Making his way to the ring from Middletown, Maryland, weighing in at 250 pounds.
11:36Jax Presley!
11:38Well, a little bit of a different look and incredible shape, Rob.
11:41We have not seen Jax Presley since the beginning of 2026.
11:44And he is not a 180-pound kid like Jasper was talking about.
11:48I don't think Jasper thought this was who was going to walk out to the ring to accept this challenge.
11:52As Jax Presley, of course, we saw him be a big presence in that ID versus PC feud last year.
11:58But it looks like he's going to try to reinvent himself once again on Wednesday night.
12:03Yeah, well, you've got to remember the last time we saw him, he's been out this long because of a
12:06shoulder injury.
12:08Is he 100%? I assume he is. He's in the ring right now.
12:11But is that a mental standstill for him now that he's returning back to the ring?
12:15Well, it remains to be seen, but Rob, take a look out of him.
12:18Look at that incredible physique. How great of shape is Jax Presley?
12:20He's always looked amazing, and now he even looks better.
12:22And I've got to say, he has guts coming back for his return match and stepping up to somebody like
12:28Jasper Troy.
12:29Somebody that's 340 pounds like Jasper Troy.
12:33Oh, going for a big scoop slam right out of the gates.
12:35Oh, man. Going right in for it, throwing himself right into the fire.
12:39A lot of moxie right there from Jax Presley.
12:41And Rob, being out nearly 10 months at this point, how much potential ring rust here for Jax Presley?
12:45I mean, it's just that's a fact. That happens when you are out that long.
12:48You've got to get in the ring to almost get your groove back, if you will.
12:52And sometimes you may think you are ready, and you are not ready.
12:56That's 340 pounds just sending Jax Presley right into the corner there.
13:00And Rob, how could Evolve handle an angry Jasper Troy?
13:03I don't know if they could. I don't think that fans were expecting him to come out as hot as
13:07he came out.
13:08At this point, it seems like he just doesn't care anymore.
13:10He wants to win, and that's not a bad approach.
13:12That's not a bad approach to get further in the industry, but I just don't know how it's going to
13:17pan out for him.
13:18Look at the power and strength at the late vertical suplex.
13:21Near fall right there for Jasper Troy.
13:24And we did see him very impressive against C.J. Valor, the Mog Squad, his Evolve debut.
13:28And it looks like that only made him angry.
13:30Oh!
13:31And Presley with a cross putty. Doesn't even get one.
13:34Well, let's not forget Presley, 6'7", 255 himself, almost meeting Jasper Troy's height and weight.
13:40And, of course, Rob, we saw Jax Presley previously.
13:43We saw him in a lot of tag team action alongside Harley Riggins.
13:45Can he handle the workload alone as a single star?
13:47Well, that's the thing. That also, whole different animal.
13:50Tag team wrestling is what he was used to.
13:52This is singles competition.
13:54You need better cardio. You need to be prepared more.
13:57It's only you out there, so time will tell you.
13:59The Evolve Universe trying to rally behind Jax Presley right now.
14:01Showing a lot of fight here against Jasper Troy.
14:04With some heavy right hands.
14:05Of course, Jasper, a former speed champion.
14:08As right now, Troy with those clubbing blows.
14:12Just taking it right to Jax Presley.
14:15Remember, Jasper is not just about the size and strength.
14:17I mean, he could move for a big man also.
14:19Remember, he was a former speed champion.
14:22Just throwing that out there.
14:23Indeed he was, as we discussed.
14:24Former left tackle for Northern Iowa as well.
14:27And, Rob, what message is he really sending the whole locker room here?
14:30I think he put everyone on notice.
14:32He wants to go to the top.
14:34He said it.
14:34He wants to take over Evolve.
14:36Can we get him off?
14:37Can we get him off again?
14:38And that's too much weight to come down in a big splash.
14:41And Troy a second time.
14:43A second one.
14:43My God.
14:44Here we go.
14:45Cover.
14:45Hooks that leg.
14:47Referee Derek Sanders says it's only two.
14:52As Jasper Troy doing a number right now on Jax Presley.
14:56We've got a huge triple threat main event coming down tonight.
14:58Marcus Mathers, Braxton Crowe, Elijah Holyfield.
15:00A lot brewing amongst those three.
15:02Oh!
15:03Is Jasper in the corner?
15:04Could you imagine little kids trick-or-treating this weekend
15:07and knocking on Jasper's door?
15:08Knocking on the door, Jasper answers.
15:09Come on!
15:10That's one way to meet the Reaper.
15:12Drops Jax Presley.
15:14Center of the ring.
15:15Only two there for Jasper Troy.
15:19So you don't think we're going to see him dressing up this weekend?
15:22I hope not.
15:23As Troy now, big shot right to the midsection of Jax Presley here.
15:28And Rob, as we're getting into the deeper waters of this match,
15:30Jax Presley has not been in this situation in quite some time.
15:33Yeah, and this is a big deal for him because, remember,
15:34it's his comeback match, so it's almost like starting over,
15:37so eyes are on it.
15:38You know Foreman Thatcher is watching somewhere.
15:40He wants to try and remind people how good he is.
15:43And look, he's a star that checks every box.
15:45He could be on the cover of a fitness magazine, a model magazine,
15:48a fighting magazine, but right now he's in a bad place.
15:51Spoke to Presley several months back amongst his rehab process,
15:57and he basically said he's the gift that comes to Evolve,
15:59but he's worked very hard to get himself into this position right now.
16:03And now he's finally making his return here.
16:06It will be very interesting to see what he's able to bring to the table
16:08against a big man like Jasper Troy.
16:09And the return is just the beginning because now it's time to make an impression.
16:13Now it's time to sink his teeth into getting further along in Evolve.
16:17The chances he never got to, you know, get almost a year ago.
16:21Well, one thing he did not get over a year ago was the support of the Evolve Universe,
16:25and right now they're starting to rally behind Jasper.
16:27Yeah, and I'm here for it.
16:28Oh.
16:29And you see Jasper Troy. Look at this power and strength.
16:31With ease.
16:33The running power slam.
16:34What goes up must come down.
16:36But, Rob, is that a mistake not to go for the cover?
16:39I mean, in that situation, I think it is, but he's trying to add damage to it.
16:42Fuel to the fire!
16:44Going for that Vader bomb-like maneuver.
16:46Nobody home.
16:47And now Jax Presley back up on his feet.
16:50Jax may be seeing some light at the end of the tunnel right here.
16:53Well, he better get moving. Let's go, Jax!
16:55And Presley gonna unload with a series of jabs right here.
17:01Big swipe there by Jasper Troy.
17:03And Jax Presley showing a lot of fight right here.
17:06He's got Jasper rocking. He just went down to a knee.
17:09And Presley zeroing in.
17:12Oh!
17:13And connects with the big man here in the near side corner.
17:16And that was a series of European uppercut.
17:18Jax Presley starting to pick up the pace a bit.
17:20Jasper looks like he doesn't even know what's hitting him right now.
17:23Starting to feel it, but he needs to go for the victory.
17:26For the third time being a charm!
17:28And he got him! He did it!
17:30And it's like the irresistible force meeting the immovable object right there.
17:34As Presley looking to capitalize off that scoop slate.
17:37He might have shocked himself right there, Rob.
17:39But can he seal the deal?
17:41And connects right there with a big axe bomber into the cover.
17:45And Jax Presley will come back to Evolve.
17:50Here is your winner, Jax Presley!
17:55Jax Presley, a big time victory right here.
17:58Knocking off Jasper Troy.
18:06Looking back at this one, Jasper Troy may have bitten off more than he could chew.
18:10You can see early on, Troy looked impressive.
18:13Using his power and size to take control.
18:16But the returning Jax Presley refused to fade.
18:19That showed grit, determination, and an impressive offensive personal.
18:23Battling back to score his first victory since returning to Evolve.
18:27One, two, three!
18:30While Jax Presley answers the call, Rob, and returns to Evolve with a major victory!
18:35Making an impact in his huge return, knocking off Jasper Troy.
18:39Well now let's take a look at the tragic story of Max Abrams' facial reconstruction.
18:49We are the MOG Squad, and we are here to raise awareness for this extremely difficult time that our brave
18:55soldier Max Abrams is currently experiencing.
18:58Like, I'm so confused. Like, he's been obsessed with ascending even higher.
19:02Looks Max even further.
19:04We thought that was impossible.
19:05Like, he's already perfect!
19:07He's already perfect!
19:08But with Max's goatee ambition, vision, and the finest doctor in Miami,
19:13he was determined to take one small step for Max, and one giant leap for the MOG Squad.
19:22The recovery process has been tough.
19:25Due to years of bone-smashing and mewing, Doc D says that Max's facial structure is of the strongest and
19:30most defied he's ever worked on.
19:32I mean, bros of Chad.
19:35Sorry, sorry.
19:38It makes sense.
19:40Yeah, Max's GigaChad cheekbones broke through several of Dr. D's Gapel, bruh.
19:46But it made the recovery process even harder.
19:50You know how hard it is to look so ridiculously good-looking and walk around with your face wrapped up
19:55nobody knows what you look like?
19:56It's a nightmare.
20:00But all the sacrifice will be worth it to cradle our brave warrior Max through his ultimate glow-up reach.
20:08And when our sweet prince emerges from his cocoon era, all of them all will fall to their knees in
20:14awe of their new aesthetic king.
20:22To all the haters.
20:26To those praying on our downfall.
20:33And the reign of the Mogger.
20:37King Mogger.
20:38And the Mog Squad has only just begun.
20:43Mog it up, baby!
20:45Yes, Max, yes!
20:46Oh, sorry, sorry.
20:47You good, you good?
20:47Sorry, sorry, sorry.
20:48You look good.
20:49Action.
20:50Thank you, Dan.
20:51Alright.
21:34KONIEC!
21:50W Sometimes it makes
21:50every challenger foolish
21:52enough to stand in her
21:54way.
21:55She has defeated
21:57Laini Luck,
22:00a washed-up partygirl.
22:02She has defeated Thea
22:06Hale,
22:06a directionless ball of
22:10energy, Skylar Rae,
22:12who thought winning LFG
22:14could make her a champion,
22:15i wendy choo
22:17once a champion
22:18but never again
22:22but now that we've introduced
22:24all the losers
22:27why don't we introduce a winner
22:29for a change
22:30she is the last woman
22:33standing
22:35she is nikita
22:37multimedia she is
22:39the divine feline
22:41she is the lioness
22:43she is miss big cat
22:45kita she is my best
22:47friend and the evolve
22:49women's champion
22:51nikita lions
22:54looks like sloane may have
22:55finally topped herself
23:00there she is rob
23:01the evolve women's champion
23:03and take nothing away from her big cat
23:05kita has knocked down every
23:07challenger that's been put in front of her
23:09126 days as champion
23:11and she wants to beat kendall
23:13gray's historic reign of
23:15146 days as champion
23:17so she can declare herself
23:18the greatest evolved women's champion
23:20of all time can she do it
23:22she's the big cat she's vibrant
23:24she's a renaissance woman she is
23:26magnetic and look at her she looks
23:28great tonight you gotta give her that play
23:30certainly closing it on that record and uh
23:33we'll hear about this ceremony
23:34in just a moment from the champion
23:44oh yes music to my ears
23:48first of all i would love to thank
23:50the being who has been with me
23:52through every step of the way on this journey
23:55i couldn't have done it without
23:57the praise
23:58and the wisdom
23:59thank you so much
24:01to my spirit guides
24:05i mean
24:06we couldn't have done it without them
24:08right sloane
24:10now when i was meditating
24:13and grounding
24:13after your loss last week
24:16i was reminded that if you
24:18don't admire yourself
24:19who else will
24:21i will i always will
24:22so let's all take a deep cleansing breath
24:25breathe in
24:26breathe
24:27hold it
24:28hold it
24:30hold it
24:31and let's admire the fact
24:33that nikita multimedia
24:35has conquered
24:36fake rock stars
24:38and indie wannabes
24:39one hit wonders
24:40and failed country cheerleaders
24:43and we're all gonna open our third eye right now
24:46and admire the future
24:48of the divine feline range
24:52who's ready to get kawaii
24:54with the main character
24:57uwu
24:58i opened my third eye
25:00and everything turned to cartoons blake
25:02but i'm surprised just as much as you are about it
25:05what's anya roon doing out here
25:07why is she interrupting the above women's champion right now
25:10and she's alone i mean this is uh
25:12i mean look i like anya
25:13i'm just saying i mean this is nikita's time
25:15this might be a lot for anya roon
25:17whoa
25:20nikita
25:20you probably don't know me very well
25:22you're right
25:23i am on your room
25:25and i know
25:26that you're in the middle of meditating
25:28and manifesting
25:30and you probably think that you are just exuding main character energy
25:36but i am here to show you
25:38that i am the main character
25:42and i am gonna make you notice me
25:44see
25:46you're not the only one that's been on a winning streak lately
25:50and i believe that that means that this anime girl should be your next challenger
26:05is this necessary
26:06can you believe it
26:08get up
26:10that's enough
26:11okay okay okay okay okay okay
26:15no but seriously who do you think you are
26:19this is an admiration ceremony this is not a wish factory
26:25do you really think you are a threat to the nikita lyons
26:29this champion could literally beat thea hale wendy chu and skylar wright right here right now all at the same
26:37time
26:41here comes the foreman answer the call
26:44miss miss anya
26:45miss anya
26:46you have guts
26:47you have guts
26:48good for you
26:49good for you
26:50but uh
26:51maybe proud
26:52i think uh
26:54you need one more win
26:56before you get to challenge miss nikita
26:58and since sloan here
27:00doesn't think you're ready
27:02let's put that to the test
27:05so on your room
27:07versus sloan jacobs
27:09anya if you win
27:10you get a shot at the evolve women's championship
27:13okay
27:14hold on
27:14i'm not too worried about her
27:16i got you
27:17foreman thatcher foreman thatcher
27:18with all due respect
27:19let's not make promises that you can't keep
27:22okay
27:23now
27:24miss uwu over here is a little delulu
27:26you know what i'm saying
27:27so
27:28let's um
27:29get to serious business and talk about
27:31who my actual next challenger will be
27:33because
27:33it seems i've scared everyone off
27:35oops
27:37i wasn't quite finished miss nikita
27:39uh
27:40she'll be your next challenger
27:42if she defeats sloan
27:44but also
27:44if you get through your next challenge
27:46okay
27:47sloan here said something
27:49i got the wheels turning
27:50let's see something about you being able to beat
27:53thea hale
27:54wendy choo
27:56and skylar ray all at the same time huh
27:59so how about next week
28:03fatal four way for the evolve women's championship
28:16what
28:19wait a second did she just transform
28:22what are we looking at here
28:23the entire energy just changed this feels like on your room just powered up to a whole other level
28:28what is going on
28:31on your rune
28:32did you just see that
28:38she seemingly just transformed in front of our eyes rob
28:40yeah i don't know what's going on on your that was wild i'm still just kind of in shock at
28:45the whole thing
28:46Forman Thatcher lays down a big matchup at Big Cat Kida,
28:50maybe feeling the mystical presence of one on your room.
29:08I'm addicted to this.
29:10It's all I think about becoming a superstar,
29:13chasing wins, chasing gold.
29:14I'm coming for it all.
29:16And yet, Victor had to go to Austria to train.
29:18And of course, I'll be here when he comes back.
29:21But now, I'm doing it my way, solo.
29:24And riding alone never really fazed me.
29:26I've done it my whole life.
29:28I left judo at the pinnacle of my career,
29:31just to be here in the WWE.
29:34So you want my tag partner gone?
29:35My mission to burn it off to the ground continues where I left off,
29:39when I destroyed Cappuccino Jones.
29:43And now, Chaz Hall wants to come out and play hero.
29:45He loves me.
29:46Congratulations, Starboy.
29:48You're now my next victim.
29:49He knows the man.
29:56He knows the man.
30:29Diva!
30:30Hey!
30:31What was all that last week?
30:33Oh, you mean that little Polly Pocket?
30:35Alex Brooks getting all up in my business?
30:37No, please.
30:38That's what I wanted to talk to you about.
30:39See, this Kale Dixon nonsense
30:40has been going on for weeks,
30:42and I need someone who can take care of that little side chick.
30:45Say less.
30:46We're ID, and we stick together.
30:48Besides, I am a part of the Kale Dixon nonsense.
30:49I'm looking for a bounce back after my loss at Succession,
30:52so I'm going to go talk to Foreman Thatcher
30:54and ask for a match against Alex next week.
30:56Now, that's what I want to hear.
30:58Clock that tee, babe.
30:59Clock it!
31:00Awesome.
31:01That's great, though.
31:02Look, us or look?
31:04Let's do it.
31:04Well, Laney Luck certainly determined to take care
31:07of the Alex Brooks problem.
31:13The following contest is a triple threat match,
31:17scheduled 4-1-4.
31:19Introducing first from Atlanta, Georgia,
31:22weighing in at 234 pounds,
31:28Elijah Holyfield!
31:31As the Real Deal set for action right now,
31:34triple threat main event coming down.
31:36And Rob, of course, recently we saw Braxton Cole
31:39interrupt Elijah Holyfield's words,
31:41and that's been another layer in the story
31:44amongst these two stars as Braxton Cole
31:46really has gotten under the skin of Elijah Holyfield.
31:48But, of course, there's a third man in this match,
31:50and that's a whole other story.
31:54Yeah, you mean Marcus Mathers who inadvertently
31:56caused a DQ in Elijah's match with Braxton.
31:59I mean, something that doesn't sit well with Holyfield
32:01and sets a real tone for this triple threat match.
32:13Next, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania weighing in at 180 pounds,
32:18Marcus Mathers!
32:21And Rob, this is a star who we've seen really since the beginning days of Evolve
32:25coming in as an ID prospect.
32:27And Marcus Mathers, over the last several weeks,
32:30we've seen a whole new side of Philly's Finest.
32:33Yeah, I mean, he doesn't want to wait for opportunities anymore.
32:35It seems like he's been a little on edge as of late.
32:38I may be going too far with this,
32:40but almost maybe a few screws are getting loose up there.
32:43But, hey, maybe it's a good thing.
32:45Maybe that'll get him further.
32:46Whoa, check it out!
32:46Check out, it's Gal!
32:47And VIP pumping up.
32:49The peak certainly peaking at VIP right now.
32:51But, of course, Elijah Holyfield getting DQ, taking on Braxton Cole.
32:55Because Marcus Mathers got involved,
32:57Marcus Mathers certainly trying his best to do whatever he can to get noticed.
33:05Being the intellect that I am tonight,
33:07I will manipulate my two opponents in this triple threat to the fullest advantage.
33:12Now, Elijah Holyfield, he's already proven when he got disqualified
33:15that he's all muscle and no brains.
33:18And Marcus, he's got a lot of heart.
33:20A lot of heart that guy's got.
33:22But when you look at him, he doesn't have the physical capabilities that I have.
33:28And when you look at me, when you look at Braxton Cole,
33:31man, I am the perfect, complete package.
33:35Size, brains, athleticism, I've got it all.
33:38So hit my music and let me showcase that to the world.
33:51And their opponent from Gustown, New Hampshire again at 240 pounds, Braxton Cole.
33:59Well, Rob, for quite some time we've called Harley Riggins the official bully here on Wednesday nights.
34:04But with what we've seen from Braxton Cole dating back to his feud with Harlem Lewis,
34:09and then what we've seen against Marcus Mathers over the months,
34:12this man has certainly established himself as a true bully.
34:15Yeah, well, look, we know he's smart and sharp and gifted, brainy and all that,
34:18but he definitely has a mean streak in him.
34:21I mean, look what he did a few months ago to Marcus Mathers.
34:24I mean, he showed that he's not just fine in it, but he could bring high-class violence.
34:29Putting Marcus Mathers on the shelf at that angle for quite some time,
34:33and Braxton Cole back in the mix right here,
34:35and we know him and Elijah Holyfield have been at each other's throats,
34:38and that sort of makes in this matchup Marcus Mathers a bit of an expectant.
34:42Yeah, well, I mean, look, this is an important match for all three of these guys.
34:45The winner of a match like this certainly is going to get in play
34:49for potential championship opportunities in the future, maybe the near future.
34:53Who knows? I know Foreman's watching this.
34:55We had our weekly meeting this week,
34:57and he said he was really looking forward to checking out this triple threat match.
34:59Well, we already saw Foreman Thatcher very busy tonight.
35:03Giving Nikita Lyons not one, not two, but three new challengers
35:06for that Evolve Women's Championship as Elijah Holyfield taking a right to Braxton Cole there.
35:11Of course, several weeks ago we talked about Holyfield and Cole going one-on-one
35:14until Marcus Mathers intervened.
35:17As Mathers right now looking for a measure of revenge here against Braxton Cole.
35:23And as you noted, Rob, this is Elijah Holyfield's first-ever triple threat matchup.
35:27And you see that missile drop kick coming from the top there.
35:30Marcus Mathers, who has any experience help him at all right here,
35:33as we had Holyfield with a roll-up, only two.
35:36Well, the things you got to keep in mind in a triple threat match,
35:38you know, you always got to know where the third person is.
35:40Right now there's two in the ring, so as they're going at it,
35:42they got to remember where Braxton is.
35:44That he's not going to break up any of their pins.
35:46That he's not going to try and hit them when they're not looking.
35:48Those are all the things you got to keep in mind,
35:50which is what makes matches like this so difficult.
35:53And look at the power of Holyfield here in a fireman's carry position.
35:56Mathers trying to slip out the back door.
35:58Looking for a sunset flip attempt.
36:00Up, up, up, up.
36:00Here comes Braxton Cole and Rob.
36:01This is one of the caveats of the triple threat.
36:04You have to be accountable for that third man,
36:06and Braxton Cole now asserting himself.
36:07You got to pick your moments in matches like these.
36:10And Braxton just picked his.
36:11You can never turn your back on anyone.
36:13Of course, we talked about his feud.
36:14Well documented with Elijah Holyfield.
36:16But with bringing Marcus Mathers into the fold here,
36:19Braxton Cole essentially continuing to stir the pot here on Wednesday.
36:21And that's what he loves doing.
36:23I mean, he's Braxton Cole.
36:24He's a winner.
36:25He loves stirring the pot.
36:27And more power to him if it works for him.
36:28As Marcus Mathers trying to take it right to Braxton Cole.
36:31We talk about that measure of revenge from Philly's Finest.
36:33But Cole in the driver's seat right here.
36:35I mean, he thinks he's simply superior to the rest.
36:39And a win today, that'll prove it.
36:42As Marcus Mathers charges right in.
36:46And she's Holyfield now.
36:48Going to pull Cole to the outside.
36:51Got to watch Holyfield's hands there.
36:53Rated E for everyone.
36:55Every punch that lands, it's coming with bad intentions.
36:58Oh, as Mathers with the toe bake on Hilo to the outside.
37:02As triple threat made of that action continues.
37:05We're here on Evolve.
37:06We're here on Evolve.
37:06You'll find out.
37:08You'll find out.
37:09The finest means.
37:12WWE main event is making moves.
37:16The action.
37:17Yeah.
37:19Money's flying all over the place.
37:21The superstars.
37:23Wait a minute.
37:24Look at this.
37:24Oh, my word.
37:27The moments.
37:28You gotta be kidding me.
37:30All finding a new home.
37:33Absolutely unreal.
37:37WWE main event is on Rumble.
37:43Back in action here.
37:44Triple threat Evolve main event.
37:46Marcus Mathers, Braxton Cole, Elijah Holyfield, Blake Howard.
37:49Alongside the general manager of NXT, Robert Stone.
37:51And all throughout the break.
37:52Oh.
37:52It's been back and forth.
37:54As Marcus Mathers with a big drop kick.
37:56Center of the ring.
37:56Goes for the cover.
37:57Only one.
37:57You got him.
37:58Mathers is looking great.
37:59He used to want to prove that he belonged.
38:01Now he wants to prove that he's better than everybody.
38:03But Rob, I question.
38:04Is this a desperate Marcus Mathers?
38:05Yeah, but maybe desperate Marcus Mathers is what works for him.
38:09Because clearly it is.
38:10Onto the apron in a compromising position here.
38:12Braxton Cole looking to take full advantage.
38:14And Mathers gonna tumble all the way to the floor.
38:17That's one way to make the liver quiver.
38:18Well, here comes back Elijah.
38:20Looks like he's been saving a little energy, but he just got caught.
38:23And hey, you can kick the ropes any way you want in a triple threat match.
38:27There's no DQs.
38:28You can pretty much do anything.
38:29Ivy League brain heavyweight damage right there by Braxton Cole.
38:32That's a great point, Rob.
38:33No DQ in the triple threat environment.
38:35Braxton Cole will stretch that as far as he can.
38:41And right now he's stretching those elbows out with those extended punches that he's
38:46giving Elijah in the corner.
38:47A little taste of his own medicine.
38:49Braxton Cole the kind of guy he won't give out candy this weekend.
38:52Here we go into the cover.
38:53Hooks the outside leg.
38:54Only two.
38:57Well, this action like this match we're seeing right now is the action everybody's gonna get to see in Halloween
39:02Havoc this weekend.
39:03It's certainly gonna be a big one.
39:05One of the cornerstone events for NXT as Marcus Mathers gets knocked down on the floor once again.
39:11And you see Holyfield trying to throw some body shots right there.
39:15You know Rob from Elijah Holyfield's perspective.
39:17That was interesting.
39:19This situation has made him become very angry.
39:22And you got to remember too.
39:24Yeah, he's angry.
39:25He's always angry.
39:25He's got a chip on his shoulder.
39:27He wants more.
39:28Fighting's in his blood.
39:29He was born to compete.
39:31He doesn't like the way he's been treated by Braxton Cole.
39:33You know what?
39:34I don't blame him.
39:35The Evolved Universe starting to give it to Braxton Cole a little bit here.
39:38But he calls himself the winner.
39:40And looking to go right back at Marcus Mathers.
39:43Look at Mathers.
39:44We talked about that measure of revenge here for Braxton Cole.
39:46This one's gotten.
39:47Yeah, he's not forgotten what Braxton did to him.
39:51And a snake eyes right on the apron.
39:53Minimal padding or protection right there.
39:56Yeah, but look who's waiting.
39:57And Holyfield measuring up Cole.
40:00Here we go.
40:01And Elijah with a big clothesline.
40:05And Holyfield sort of picked up some steam.
40:07By any means necessary is how Elijah Holyfield rolls.
40:12Blowing right through.
40:14Brexton Cole.
40:16And the bulldog out of the corner.
40:18And Holyfield all sorts of fired up.
40:21Up and down with the spine buster.
40:23And he finished him.
40:24Here we go.
40:25Hooks the outside leg.
40:25Cover.
40:26And Rob, we talk about this triple-threaded environment.
40:29The third man, Marcus Mathers, breaking up the pick.
40:31He just caught that by milliseconds, Blake.
40:35Marcus Mathers at one point said Elijah Holyfield isn't so tough.
40:38You wonder maybe he's off his rocker a little bit with that kind of comment.
40:41Look at him.
40:42Back it up right here.
40:44A cutter right there off that middle turnbuckle.
40:47Cover.
40:47Center of the ring.
40:48Oh, man.
40:48Again with these deer falls.
40:50As you see, it's gone.
40:52VIP, of course.
40:53It's gone.
40:53That ID connection with Marcus Mathers.
40:55He's out here in support of him.
40:56Of course, he told Marcus Mathers.
40:58He basically took him away from the situation with Elijah Holyfield and Braxton Cole.
41:01Back at succession four.
41:03Really playing a role right there.
41:04Being a friend to Marcus Mathers.
41:06Imagine that.
41:06Taking advice from Mitzcowl.
41:07That's a first.
41:08We know things have certainly changed here on Evolve.
41:10That's one way to get in.
41:11There's the hook kick by Marcus Mathers.
41:14And Mathers now looks to be in the driver's seat looking for the biggest win of his young career.
41:18AIP, anything is possible.
41:20Going for it.
41:21Oh!
41:22Oh!
41:23And a bit of a modified X-Plex right there by Cole.
41:26And a little spook to that one.
41:28Oh!
41:29And right on the cusp.
41:30Braxton Cole digging deeper into the playbook here, Rob, in this triple threat environment.
41:34But it's only two.
41:35You cannot plan or script out this kind of chaos, baby.
41:39As Holyfield here.
41:40Oh!
41:41Gets poked right in the eye, but of course no DQ.
41:46As Braxton Cole looking to take full advantage.
41:49Sends Holyfield to the outside.
41:51Remember, you could do that in a match like this.
41:53You want to go to the eyes?
41:54Go to the eyes.
41:55I'm surprised Braxton didn't do it earlier.
41:57As of course, next week we're going to have an official update on the Evolve champion,
41:59Harlem Lewis.
42:00He might be looking at his next challenger right here, Rob.
42:02Get up!
42:04What is he talking to this fan for?
42:06Now he's bullying the Evolve Universe!
42:08This is what I'm talking about.
42:09This is where his brain comes in.
42:10I mean, he's realizing that he can use weapons in this match if he wants.
42:14As Cole's got that chair once again completely legal here.
42:18Wait a second, Mathers ain't going to let it happen.
42:20Mathers intervenes.
42:21Oh!
42:22And Cole runs right to Mathers.
42:24Turns around.
42:25Oh!
42:25The beast!
42:28Turn the lights!
42:34Here is your winner, Elijah Holyfield!
42:40Well, an unexpected assist from Marcus Mathers gives Elijah Holyfield a big victory here at our main event.
42:47Taking a look back at this incredible triple threat main event early on, you see Marcus Mathers took to the
42:53air, but Braxton Cole and Elijah Holyfield would not be outdone, each finding dominant moments of their own.
42:59With no disqualifications in play, Braxton's Ivy League brain nearly paid off when he reached for the chair, but Mathers
43:07stopped the attack, got tossed aside and left Braxton exposed.
43:11That opened the door for Elijah who brought the boom with one massive punch, knocking Braxton's lights out and scoring
43:18a huge victory.
43:24As Holyfield able to get by Braxton Cole finally, certainly not a winner tonight.
43:29As Marcus Mathers, more frustrations will have to go back to the drawing board and in his first ever triple
43:35threat match, the real deal turns Braxton Cole's lights out and picks up a much needed win here on Evolve.
43:40As Rob next week, let's hear from our challengers in our Fatal 4-Way Evolve Women's Championship match.
43:48It doesn't matter if it's NXT or Evolve.
43:52Nikita, you always manage to have a friend there to do your dirty work for you.
43:56But I'm standing here alone, ten toes down, hell bent on taking home gold.
44:02So next week, it's all hail the new Evolve Women's Champion, Thea Hale.
44:11Championship opportunities are sometimes like shooting stars, blink and you'll miss it.
44:16I gave it my all one on one against Nikita last month, and it still wasn't enough.
44:21But next week, I'm getting a second chance to right my wrongs and prove why the underdog should never be
44:27counted out.
44:28I survived a gauntlet eliminator match to win my first title in WWE.
44:33So I kinda like my odds in a Fatal 4-Way.
44:35And if it wasn't for Sleazy Sloan, I would have been the last woman standing at Succession.
44:41So next week, I'm gonna make sure I put Nikita to sleep and make history as the first ever two
44:47-time Evolve Women's Champion.
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