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Mitchell’s WWE NXT UK Results & Report! (3/26/20)

Will the Kiwi Buzzsaw trump the Ace?

Published

5 years ago

March 26, 2020

Steven Mitchell

The Jordan Devlin Cruiserweight Championship Tour comes to NXT UK!

The Irish Ace didn’t pin the Kiwi Buzzsaw at Worlds Collide, but he has beaten him in the past. Which way does the NXT Cruiserweight Championship go?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Imperium VS Oliver Carter & Ashton Smith; Imperium wins.
Aoife Valkyrie VS Nina Samuels; Valkyrie wins.
A-Kid VS Noam Dar; Dar wins.
NXT Cruiserweight Championship: Jordan Devlin VS Travis Banks; Devlin wins and retains the NXT Cruiserweight Championship.

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Imperium VS Oliver Carter & Ashton Smith!

The Ring General may be the Prince’s target, but the soldiers look to keep the NXT UK Tag Division under their thumb. Will Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel continue to win against the Predator Killer and the Prestige?

The teams sort out as fans “WOOP!” for Smith and Carter. Carter starts with Barthel at the bell, but Barthel doesn’t seem to take Carter serious. They tie up, Carter grabs the arm but Barthel clamps onto a shoulder. Barthel chinbars Carter off his arm to then go after Carter’s arm. Barthel tortures the arm and then hooks a leg to bring Carter to the mat. They go around, Barthel hooks a leg again to tie Carter up. Carter endures the modified death lock and reaches back to pry Barthel off. But Barthel rolls to get the hold again. Fans rally up as Carter keeps fighting, but Barthel floats to a Bow ‘n’ Arrow stretch. Carter pops out and covers, TWO! Carter snapmares but Barthel kips up to snapmare and KICK!

Barthel talks trash in German but Carter swings a kick. Barthel gets under it, only to get the heel hook return! Carter runs in but Barthel whips him away and Aichner tags in. Barthel drops and Carter jumps over, into Aichner’s arm-drag! Aichner goes after Carter’s arm while fans boo and jeer Imperium. Aichner cranks on the shoulder and shifts to a hammerlock to keep Carter down. Carter powers up as fans rally and cheer. Carter reaches back and snapmares Aichner off! Hot tag to Smith! Smith and Aichner ram shoulders but neither falls. Aichner rushes Smith but Smith jumps over. Smith jumps up again but Aichner catches him in a fireman’s carry! Smith fights out and swings, but Aichner catches the arm. But Smith scoops Aichner for a sidewalk slam!

Tag to Carter and the two coordinate. Carter slingshots up and over for Smith to send back in, Silly String Splash! Cover, TWO! Carter drags Aichner up but Aichner knees low. Aichner whips but Carter uses that to hit Barthel! Carter dodges Aichner in the corner then dodges Barthel. Barthel eats buckles then eats a windmill kick! Carter tilt-o-whirl for a headscissors! Carter sends Barthel out and trips up Aichner, to then rewind wizard! Fans fire up as Carter jumps to the ropes, but Barthel trips him up! Fans boo but Barthel tags in. Barthel drags Carter up and throws him into buckles. Barthel talks trash and CHOPS and CHOPS and CHOPS and clubs and clubs and stomps Carter down! The ref backs Barthel off and the fans boo, but Barthel just shouts “NEIN!”

Barthel digs his boots into Carter at the ropes then drags him up. He uppercuts Carter hard to the Imperium corner then tags in Aichner. Aichner CHOPS Carter on his back! Aichner clubs and stomps away on Carter now, but the ref backs him off. Fans rally up for Carter as Barthel tags in. Imperium meets at the corner with dropkicks! Carter barely stays on the apron as Imperium poses on the ropes. Tag to Aichner and he drags Carter up. Aichner brings Carter around to club him on the back, and then combines a high wristlock with a chinlock. Fans rally up again and Carter fights his way up to throw body shots. Aichner and Carter start throwing forearms but Aichner then kicks low. Aichner tries to sucker punch Smith but Smith hits him first!

Carter forearms Aichner but Aichner kicks low. Aichner suplexes but Carter slips out! Hot tag to Smith! Smith rallies, dropkicks Barthel and throws hands on Aichner. Aichner shoves but Smith runs to LARIAT! Barthel gets in but Smith back drops him! Smith fireman’s carries Aichner for a Samoan Driver! Cover, TWO!! Smith keeps on Aichner with a scoop and pop, but Aichner slips out. Aichner shoves and elbows Smith, but Carter tags in. Smith BOOTS Aichner down! Carter gets a boost for a back drop 450! Cover, Barthel barely breaks it! Barthel throws Smith out but Carter ROCKS Barthel. Aichner LARIATS Carter and drags him up. Barthel hops up top but Smith shoves him down! Carter huricanranas and covers, TWO!! Aichner survives but fans are fired up!

Carter brings Aichner up but Aichner pushes him away to CHOP, kick and EuroUpper. Carter SUPERKICKS Aichner but Barthel tags in. Aichner SPINE BUSTERS Carter, then Barthel adds the PENALTY KICK! Smith returns but gets an uppercut! Barthel is up, Aichner lifts Carter, EUROPEAN BOMB!! Cover, Imperium wins!

Winner: Imperium, by pinfall

Barthel and Aichner are victorious again and climbing up the ranks. Will they find themselves competing for the NXT UK Tag Team Championships in the near future?

Gallus discusses contenders.

“The Hunt, Imperium, Grizzled Young Vets, Flash and Mark, we’ve beat them all.” Since day one, they’ve been saying NXT UK is their kingdom, and now they’re proving it. And in the 20-Man Battle Royal, Joe Coffey vows that 19 others are getting hucked and he goes after the big score again. They pay their belt boy for a job well done, and Joe shows three Kings. Will Gallus be the three kings of NXT UK this Spring?

Backstage interview with Carter & Smith.

A great match against Imperium but a hard loss. They’re working together well as a team, so how do they keep building on that? Smith says that the moment these two decided to be a team, they knew it wouldn’t be smooth sailing. But they’re serious about NXT UK having the best tag team division. But speaking of, Pretty Deadly walks over to mockingly applaud Carter & Smith. Sam Stoker and Lewis Howley get on Carter’s nerves, but Smith keeps him back. Pretty Deadly say they’re just joking around. Smith says not to worry about them, the 20-Man Battle Royal is coming. #AlwaysForward! But will Smith and Carter gain much ground in a stacked field?

Aoife Valkyrie VS Nina Samuels!

The force of nature has a lot of “buzz,” but the Rose Pink Devil doesn’t believe the hype. Will the spotlight still be on The Nina Samuels Show after her encounter with the decider of fate?

The bell rings and Nina circles with Aoife. They tie up, Aoife headlocks but Nina uses a handstand and handspring to slip out. Nina poses but she and Aoife tie up again. Aoife headlocks, Nina powers out but Aoife runs her over with a shoulder. Aoife headlocks and throws Nina with a takedown. Nina pushes back and headscissors free, but Aoife bridges back. Aoife handsprings and pops out, then poses in return. Nina headlocks and throws Aoife, but Aoife handsprings right out! Aoife wheelbarrows and victory rolls, cover, TWO! Nina trips Aoife and jackknifes, TWO as Aoife bridges up. The two spin around and Nina reaches out a foot. Nina gets the ropebreak and also blocks the backslide. But before Aoife can stand, Nina reaches back to claw her face!

Nina spins Aoife and drop toeholds her throat into ropes! Cover, TWO! Nina drags Aoife by her hair and slams her on the apron. Nina laces the legs and pulls on the death lock. Aoife endures as Nina also digs an elbow into her shoulders. Fans rally up but Nina goes for the Bow ‘n’ Arrow. She bends Aoife back, but Aoife pops out to cover, TWO! Aoife dodges a punch to fire off strikes then whip. Nina reverses, but Aoife goes up and onto Nina’s shoulders. Aoife spins to arm-drag and enziguri Nina! Fans fire up as Aoife runs, for a BLOCKBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Nina survives but Aoife heads up top. Fans rally but then boo as Nina bails out. Aoife jumps down to run and WRECK Nina with a dropkick!

Aoife sits on the ropes as she strikes her valkyrie pose. She then goes out to fetch Nina and put her in the ring. Nina flounders her way to the apron and she roundhouses Aoife down! Nina slingshots for a corkscrew splash! Cover, TWO! Nina is shocked and upset, but she refocuses and drags Aoife up. Nina fireman’s carries but Aoife sunset flips! She can’t bring Nina down and Nina brings Aoife up to SLAP! Nina mocks the valkyrie stance and whips, but Aoife blocks and elbows back! Aoife wheelbarrows but Nina pushes her up and over. Aoife HEEL KICKS Nina down! Fans rally as Aoife ascends. Nina stands and Aoife leaps, FLYING AX KICK! Cover, Aoife wins!

Winner: Aoife Valkyrie, by pinfall

The Valkyrie has slain the leading lady with Peripeteia, the reversal of fortune! Will Aoife change the fortunes of the entire NXT UK Women’s Division, especially the champion?

Backstage interview with Piper Niven.

Last week, the Scottish Viper came to the rescue of Dani Luna, mostly because of what Kay Lee Ray was doing. Piper has vouched for Dani as being “big enough and strong enough” to not need anyone looking out for her. But what Dani doesn’t realize is how dangerous KLR can be. Piper has watched KLR destroy one friend already, so she won’t let KLR do that to anyone else. Next week, Piper teams with Dani against KLR and Jenny. When Piper finally gets after KLR, KLR will pay.

NXT UK hears from Flash Morgan Webster.

The Modfather has an update on Mark Andrews after the attack backstage last week. No one really knows the extent of the damage yet and Andrews is undergoing further testing. We all hope it isn’t as bad as it looks. But FMW vows to find the person who did this and make them pay! Andrews wants FMW to focus on the 20-Man Battle Royal, and that is what he will do for both Andrews and the Southwest Subculture. Is the culprit among the other 19 entrants?

A-Kid VS Noam Dar!

The Spanish Ace was minding his own business, and didn’t appreciate the Scottish Supernova butting in. Will AK make Mr. 11 butt out and back off for once in his life?

The bell rings and AK circles with Dar. They tie up as fans duel, and AK grabs at the kick. Dar gets away and respects the speed. They go again, Dar gets a waistlock and takedown but AK gets free. Dar and AK tie up with knuckle locks and go shoulder to shoulder. Dar rolls back and wrenches AK to the mat. Fans sing for Darth Dar but AK kips up and bridges around to headscissor! Fans cheer that but Dar bridges back. AK keeps on and cranks Dar’s head in the hold. Dar moves up and around to pop free and then tackle AK for a headlock. Dar adds a noogie! The ref reprimands but AK fights his way up. AK powers Dar to ropes and the ref calls for a break. AK lets up but Dar shoves. Dar avoids the kick and brushes off his shoulder.

Dar and AK circle and tie up again. AK rolls and then gets a leg to then get a headlock. Dar fights to keep his shoulders off the mat and then works his way around. They stand, AK wrenches and hooks Dar up for an Octopus! AK pulls an arm but Dar pops free. AK sunset flips but Dar stays up. Dar stomps but misses and AK kicks him in the back! AK trips Dar up, runs but Dar trips him up. Dar tries a rear mount but AK slips out the back to trip Dar up and float to a ghost pin! TWO and Dar baits AK into a backslide. TWO and Dar shoves. AK leaps over for a sunset flip, TWO! Another ghost pin, ONE! Dar has the half nelson cover, ONE! AK has the ghost, ONE!

Dar again, ONE! AK again, ONE! ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, TWO!! AK almost had Dar but he cartwheels to avoid the Penalty Kick! Fans cheer this great exchange and even AK smiles. But Dar growls and scowls as he and AK circle. They tie up again, and Dar puts AK on the ropes. Dar lets off but cheap shot elbows AK to the apron! Dar drags AK up and has him on the ropes a la Orton, but just lets him go. AK catches himself with his hands! But Dar kicks him in the face! The ref reprimands Dar but Dar flexes. Dar walks over and AK kicks him in the leg! Dar is furious and he stomps AK over and over! The ref backs Dar off, and AK throws himself at Dar’s legs. Dar drops an elbow and then drags AK up for a EuroUpper! Cover, TWO!

Fans cheer but Dar circles AK like a shark. Dar drags AK around with an armlock and digs his knuckles into wherever he can. Fans rally up and AK fights up to throw body shots and forearms. Dar kicks a leg out but AK runs, goes up and over and arm-drags! AK kips up to dropkick Dar out! Fans fire up as AK builds speed to the corner, but Dar gets in. AK adjusts to leap! Into a FUJIWARA! AK endures being bent around, rolls through, and catches Dar’s punch into a TRIANGLE HOLD! Dar powers up but AK holds on. Dar pops the legs apart to get a kneebar! AK stands up and spins out to get the armbar! Dar reaches and rolls to get a cover, TWO! AK ROUNDHOUSES Dar!

Dar wobbles, AK fires up and grabs Dar’s shoulders, but Dar mule kick LOW BLOWS!! The ref completely misses that! Dar runs for the NOVA ROLLA!! Cover, Dar wins!!

Winner: Noam Dar, by pinfall

The Scottish Supernova is controversial as ever! The referee’s angle may have been what screwed A-Kid over but Dar still wants to brag on the mic. “Well then. An over the top rope 20-Man Battle Royal. Ooooh~! More like 19 Dafties, 1 Supernova 11 and YOUR next NXT UK Champion! No pinkie, no party. Thank you, b-b-b-b-b!” Dar heads out, ready to turn it up to 11 and tear the knob off. But will he be able to win that match without cheating?

More superstars talk about the NXT UK Battle Royal.

Dave Mastiff IS “the most powerful superstar in the Battle Royal.” There is no one who can throw a proper British heavyweight like him over the top rope. The Wrestling Genius, Kassius Ohno, in a ring with 19 “mongrels and heathens,” and you will see technique, skill and acumen propel Ohno to victory. Ilja Dragunov doesn’t just train hard, he prepares for war. His plan for the battle royal? “Just go in.” 19 other superstars will just go out, because Ilja will hit the ring like a lightning strike! Those other 19 are great superstars, but he is the only one who is UNBESIEGBAR!!

NXT Cruiserweight Championship: Jordan Devlin VS Travis Banks!

For the first time ever, this brand will have this title defended between two of its superstars! However, champion and challenger each other well. Will the Irish Ace Cruiserweight Championship Tour continue past Coventry? Or will it be cut short by the Kiwi Buzzsaw?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and this rivalry is renewed with gold!

Banks and Devlin circle and tie up. They break then tie up again. Banks wrangles Devlin to the mat but Devlin gets up. Devlin arm-drags but Banks headscissors, only for Devlin to pop out. Fans rally and duel as the two go again. Banks gets the arm but Devlin chinbars. Banks wrenches and gets a headlock takeover. Devlin headscissors out but Banks pops out and the two stand off. Fans cheer again as the two go again. Devlin wrenches and brings Banks down to stand on his head. Banks sits up but Devlin shifts to a hammerlock. Banks gets up, spins and arm-drags Devlin away, and Devlin backs off as his bad elbow jams. Devlin comes back from the corner but Banks blocks his kick. Banks trips Devlin and traps one leg to crank the other.

Devlin endures, gets free and headlocks Banks back. Banks spins and arm-drags Devlin off to get the armlock. Devlin fights up but Banks snapmares him down for the crucifix cover, TWO! La Magistrol, TWO! Devlin headlocks but Banks powers out. Banks table tops Devlin to then rolling clutch, TWO! Devlin avoids a stomp and a roundhouse and bails out. Fans cheer as Banks waits patiently. Devlin catches his breath as he paces the ring, but Banks drags him up to the apron! Devlin hotshots Banks back then rolls in to URENA- Banks reverses with an arm-drag! Banks clotheslines Devlin out of the ring then builds speed to DIVE! But Devlin sends Banks’s tope into the barriers! The ref checks on Banks but somehow he’s okay to continue.

Devlin leaves Banks behind and dusts his hands off. Fans are divided as Devlin swaggers about the ring. Devlin even does push-ups while he waits. Banks stands and Devlin fetches him into the ring. Devlin wrenches to an elevator backbreaker! Cover, TWO! Devlin keeps his cool and blows a kiss to the lovely ladies before he drives elbows into Banks’ head. Devlin drags Banks up and whips to kitchen sink knee Banks down! Fans still rally for Banks but Devlin drags him into a seated cobra twist. Banks endures and fans rally up again. Devlin digs his knuckles in but Banks fights his way up. Banks throws body shots but Devlin uppercuts. Devlin whips but runs into Banks’ boot. Devlin runs back in but Banks goes up and over to trip Devlin up. Banks runs, into a SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO!!

Devlin catches his breath and stands on Banks’ head. The ref reprimands and Devlin lets up to bring down the knee pads. Devlin brings Banks up for a double knee smash! Devlin brings his knee pads back up and he drives elbows into Banks’ shoulders. Banks gets to a corner but Devlin digs his boots into Banks’ head. Devlin lets off at 4 and shouts, “I know the rules!” Banks CHOPS Devlin, and CHOPS, and CHOPS! And CHOPS! Devlin turns it around but Banks dodges the chop to CHOP again! Banks brings Devlin out but Devlin jawbreakers back! Devlin grabs Banks’ arm and gives toying kicks. The ref reprimands Devlin but Banks eggs Devlin on! Devlin kicks and kicks but Banks just takes them all!

Banks gets up to throw forearm after forearm! But Devlin hits the URENAGE! And standing moonsault, onto knees! Devlin goes to a corner and fans rally up. Banks runs side to side for a big forearm smash! Then the other way for another! Then corner to corner, but he knows Devlin follows! Banks sweeps the legs and Devlin crashes into buckles! Banks goes corner to corner to CANNONBALL! He drags Devlin up for a GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO! Devlin still lives but Banks has more to give. Fans rally up and Banks gives Devlin kicks of his own. Devlin manages to sit up but Banks keeps kicking. Devlin blocks a kick and throws Banks down by the leg. But Banks trips Devlin to then run and SHINING WIZARD! Banks spins to ROLLING ELBOW!

Devlin fires up but Banks BOOTS him out of the ring! Banks runs and DIVES, direct hit with the tope! Fans fire up with Banks while Devlin is wiped out at the ramp. Coventry chants for “NXT! NXT!” as Banks drags Devlin back into the ring. Banks goes up top and leaps, DUMDUM STOMPS! Cover, TWO!! Devlin survives and Banks can’t believe it! Both men stir and fans rally up again. Banks runs to the corner, but Devlin gets under. Devlin bobs ‘n’ weaves and ROCKS Banks! He yanks Banks in but Banks sunset flips, TWO! Devlin sits on the cover, TWO! Banks has the sunset again but Devlin rolls through to jackknife! TWO as Banks bridges up! Banks spins but Devlin resists the backslide. Devlin HEEL KICKS Banks! Banks HEADBUTTS back! Devlin falling HEADBUTTS Banks!!

Both men are down and fans are thunderous for “NXT! NXT!” Devlin sits up first and grits his teeth. He drags Banks to a corner drop zone and heads up top. Banks gets up to trip Devlin up! Devlin is in the Tree of Woe and Banks heads up top! Banks digs his knuckles into the knees, then leaps for WOE STOMPS!! Cover, TWO!! Devlin still lives and Coventry hopes they “Fight Forever!” Banks heads to a corner again and goes back up top. But Devlin enziguris Banks down! Devlin JABS Banks for good measure before climbing up. But Banks fights Devlin off. Devlin hops down to the apron and sweeps the legs! Banks is stuck as Devlin slingshots for a CUTTER! Cover, TWO!! Now Banks shocks Devlin by surviving!

Devlin heads back up top and MOONSAULTS, but has to roll through as Banks moves. Banks leaps and LARIATS! Then goes to the corner, SLICE OF HEAVEN! Banks reels Devlin in, but Devlin escapes the Kiwi Krusher to O’Conner Roll, EuroClutch, WITH ROPES!! Devlin wins!!

Winner: Jordan Devlin, by pinfall (still NXT Cruiserweight Champion)

The Irish Ace had something up his sleeve and he cheats Banks! Devlin’s Cruiserweight Championship Tour continues, but is his luck going to run out?

My Thoughts:

A really good episode for NXT UK, but sadly the word is that even TakeOver: Dublin has to be postponed. That news only came out today, but I’m sure there will be an adjustment in next week’s episode to account for that. But since the 20-Man Battle Royal was already recorded, I’m sure we’ll still get that match aired next week. That match is really more about who isn’t in it, as the NXT UK Roster still isn’t that big. And as far as who comes out of it to (eventually) challenge Walter, I can’t be sure. Finn Balor has made it seem like he didn’t stick around in the UK but he might be a surprise entrant and win it all. Surely the plan was for Dublin to have more than just Jordan Devlin to cheer for as a “hometown” hero.

Speaking of Irish superstars, Aoife VS Nina was a good match, and naturally Aoife wins. She still needs time to build up as a character, and perhaps there will be promo opportunities so we can understand more of that character and the personality. Piper had a good promo, and her match alongside Dani Luna against KLR and Jinny will be an interesting one. Jinny wants a new sidekick after Jazzy Gabert left, I wonder if Dani turns on Piper to fill that role. Dar VS A-Kid was really good, but Dar wins with controversy to keep AK strong. I don’t know if Dar lasts that long in the battle royal but I would love to see Devlin VS Dar for the Cruiserweight Championship just for great Obnoxious Heel VS Obnoxious Heel segments.

Imperium VS Carter & Smith was a good tag match but Imperium was definitely winning as the more experienced team. Pretty Deadly mocking Carter & Smith surely means that will be a tag feud going on, but I don’t see either team becoming contenders so soon. Gallus’ card looks pretty open unless Moustache Mountain reunites while neither is doing much else. FMW says he wants after the superstar who attacked Andrews, but I still think it might be The Hunt turning Heel. However, I would also hope it’s Eddie Dennis coming back around to his original promos about being bitter towards old friends, Andrews and Pete Dunne. Dennis might even become the leader of The Hunt, being he’s nicknamed the Welsh Dragon now.

Devlin VS Banks was great again but I’m a bit surprised they had Devlin win with controversy. I can see them wanting to keep Banks strong if they want him to eventually get some kind of title somewhere, but it doesn’t really help Devlin’s power rankings back. Devlin is apparently going to be in the 20-Man Battle Royal, but I don’t know if he’d win. If there was originally the plan for Balor VS Walter at TakeOver: Tampa, which is canceled to be used as material for NXT TV instead, I wonder… Was Balor going to beat Walter and take the NXT UK Championship to then have Irish Prince VS Irish Ace, title for title? Not likely, as that would be a lot even for a great wrestler like Balor. But maybe one day, we get proper crossover between the Cruiserweight Division and other titles.

My Score: 8.4/10

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Mitchell’s WWE Evolve Results & Report! (4/23/25)

Introducing: The Vanity Project

Published

1 hour ago

April 24, 2025

Steven Mitchell

Will this be pretty? Or gritty?

As Swipe Right leads WWE Evolve’s first faction, “Super” Sean Legacy & Timothy Thatcher stand against these vain villains! Which style will prevail?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Sean Legacy VS Jackson Drake w/ The Vanity Project; Legacy wins.
Zara Zakher VS Aria Bennett w/ Layla Diggs; Zara wins.
Carlee Bright w/ Kendal Grey VS KALYX; Carlee wins.
Timothy Thatcher VS Bryce Donovan; Bryce wins.

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Stevie Turner is on stage.

The Evolve General Manager- Er, uh, Prime Minister is here to welcome us to tonight’s show, she is so excited for the night we have ahead. And to make things even more exciting, she is on the verge of finalizing a huge announcement. But then Zayda Steel frolics on out here to snatch the mic! And following right behind are Swipe Right, Jackson Drake & Bryce Donovan. As the tron shows, they are officially now The Vanity Project. Bryce is the only one not dancing like a goof to the music, and Drako Knox is in the VIP Lounge wondering what this is all about. The Vanity Project take the ring and Stevie is just as confused.

Brad Baylor takes the mic to say, “Please, please, please just do me a favor. Take a good long look at the five future superstars in this ring right now.” The fans boo and chant, “You Suck! You Suck!” Zayda says no, you suck! Brad says just look at who is here. There’s the Real Deal, Zayda Steel. The fans now chant, “Swipe Left! Swipe Left!” Brad says that’s kinda funny, cuz he’s pretty sure their girlfriends swiped right on them. Zayda laughs obnoxiously at the crowd, and Brad points out Zayda. But that thought going through your heads right now? The answer is NO, you can’t have her. The fans chant, “We Don’t Want Her!”

Brad moves on and points out “his guy,” Jackson Drake, The Carolina Reaper! #HeartbreakDrake! And just for the record, if you go to any frat party in North Carolina, he’s also known as the Wild Card. Stevie continues to not be amused. Then Brad says don’t forget Every Lady’s Dream Team, him and Ricky Smokes, aka Swipe Right! Fans chant “LEFT! LEFT! LEFT!” Brad says okay, okay, they have an issue with that? That’s fine, that’s cool. Because there’s still the big man, their heavy, Bryce Donovan! Please believe him when he tells you, no one wants to mess with Bryce. Commentary, social media, everyone here is already calling this group The Vanity Project.

That’s perfect! They’ll take it! Cuz yeah, that’s what they are. The fans continue to chant “Swipe Left! Swipe Left!” but Brad says they can go on and on, all he asks is that they just remember this moment. Remember it while they’re here, because The Vanity Project will take over Evolve! Stevie gets a new mic to say whoa, whoa, whoa. They don’t call the shots, SHE does. She is the PM of Evolve. But since Jackson Drake is already out here, he should have his match right now! Jackson is furious but here comes #SuperSean! It’s a revisit of the first Evolve main event, will Sean’s legacy grow as he gets another win?

Sean Legacy VS Jackson Drake w/ The Vanity Project!

The bell rings, the two tie up, and they go around. Sean wrenches, wristlocks, and then RAMS Jackson! And RAMS him again! Sean whips, Jackson reverses but Sean redirects and dropkicks the legs out! Then he DOUBLE STOMPS! And then DROPKICK again! The fans fire up while Jackson flounders around. Jackson goes to a corner, the fans chant, “That was Super!” Sean storms up, but Jackson ENZIGIRIS! Jackson then slips around to SNAP POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Sean is tougher than that but the Vanity Project coaches their guy. Jackson stands Sean up, back suplexes, but Sean lands out!

Jackson gloats because he doesn’t realize it! Sean runs up to PENALTY KICK in the back! Then a FRONT KICK! STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Jackson bails out to the apron but Sean runs and KICKS him down! Then Sean builds feed and FLIES! Direct hit and he even lands on his feet! “Who do you think you are? I AM!” The fans fire up as Sean puts Jackson in. Zayda & Bryce reach inside to help Jackson, but it’s also a distraction so Swipe Right can go after Sean! Sean kicks Brad away, but Ricky TRIPS Sean up! The fans boo, but the ref senses something is suspicious! He tells The Vanity Project that they’re EJECTED!!

The fans fire up and Swipe Right acts like they did nothing wrong! But the fans and Knox sing, “Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye~!” Jackson is a bit worried now that he’s all alone, but Evolve goes to break.

Evolve returns and Jackson has Sean in a cravat neck wrench. Sean endures, the fans rally, and Sean fires body shots. Sean fires forearms, then CHOPS! Jackson kicks low, but Sean rebounds to fire forearms! Sean brings Jackson to a corner, but Jackson blocks the buckle bump! Jackson elbows Sean, then blocks a shot to ROUNDHOUSE! Sean goes to a corner, Jackson runs corner to corner, but Sean ELBOWS him away! Sean goes up to QUEBRADA, and then inverted suplex for the SAVING GRACE! The fans fire up and Sean rises up! The fans chant “LEGACY! LEGACY!” and he storms up on Jackson.

Jackson takes a swing but Sean counter punches! And counter punches! And then swats the lariat to whip! Jackson reverses but Sean CLOBBERS him! And CLOBBERS him again! SOBAT! FRONT KICK! BOOT! GERMAN SUPLEX! Jackson flounders and Sean goes to the apron. Sean rises up, springboards, and MISSILE DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Jackson survives the onslaught but Sean stays focused. The fans rally again while Jackson goes to ropes. Sean storms up on Jackson, but Jackson fights the torture rack! Jackson throws down elbows, but Sean powers through! But Jackson grabs the ropes! Sean puts Jackson on the apron!

Sean runs up, Jackson ducks the punch to HOTSHOT! Then he GAMANGIRIS! Sean staggers around, Jackson runs and handsprings, LETHAL INJECTION! Cover, TWO!! Sean survives the “In-Jackson” and Jackson is furious! Jackson aims from a corner while the fans rally up. Jackson brings down the knee, then takes aim, but Sean dodges! Sean comes back but Jackson SUPERMAN PUNCHES! Sean HEADBUTTS! Jackson LARIATS! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Jackson and Sean stir, sit up, and head for each other. They fire hands as they stand and the fans love it! Sean fires forearms and an ELBOW!

Jackson ducks the haymaker, Sean ducks the roundhouse, but Jackson WHEEL KICK RANAS! Jackson runs, UNALIVING!! But Sean tumbles right out of the ring! Jackson is furious but the ring count is climbing. The fans rally up, Sean rises, and Jackson builds speed! But Sean slides in, and catches Jackson to a SPANISH FLY! Cover, TWO!! Jackson survives again, but Sean hurries for the apron. The fans rally up as Sean drags himself up. Springboard, but he has to bail out as Jackson moves! Jackson dodges to ROCK, JAWBREAKER, KNEE, and KICK! Sean jumps the sweep to DROPKICK! Both men rise again, and Sean runs up!

Jackson dodges, Sean hits the buckles, and then Jackson POISON-RANAS!! Cover, TWO?!?! Jackson is losing his cool, but then he clamps on to CLAW at Sean’s bad eye! The ref reprimands, Knox and the fans protest, and Jackson lets go as the ref counts. Jackson storms up, but Sean KICKS Jackson away! And then SUPERKICKS! Jackson feints a right to KICK Sean! Handspring, and LETHAL- NO, Sean catches Jackson into the torture rack! SHAMBLES!! Cover, Sean wins!

Winner: Sean Legacy, by pinfall

The Carolina Reaper brought the heat, but Super Sean survives! Will nothing stop the Legacy from shining?

Kylie Rae speaks.

“Hi, Wendy Choo~! Ok, I just wanted to let you know, Wendy, that I am no stranger to darkness, okay? I have had to overcome every obstacle that life has thrown my way, in and out of the ring. Now I will admit that the darkness I felt under your blanket was a little… different. Different, ok? And I dunno who you are or what happened to you, but Wendy, I will not let that darkness consume me, ok? I know I can overcome you, and I am not afraid to face you again. Actually, how about next week?” Smiley Kylie is ready for another round, but will she just take another Dirt Nap?

Harlem Lewis and Keanu Carve meet for a Faceoff.

These two big men on parallel paths are now face to face to talk. Harlem tells Keanu, “Let’s be real. You and I both know that this tournament is coming down to us. And I promise you, I’m not losing. I’ma be the first person to leave that building with that Evolve Championship around my waist.” Keanu says, “It sound good. But it’s all empty promises. I beat the brakes off Luca. I smashed Trill. And I punished that boy, Gal.” Harlem says he also beat Trill. He beat Joe Coffey! But Keanu hasn’t beaten Harlem. Then it sounds like Harlem’s the only person in Keanu’s way. Guess so. Stevie Turner steps in.

Stevie says if they wanna go at it, take shots at each other, overlook the rest of the field, that’s fine. But they’ll be in a match together next week, as a tag team. What? That’s right, Keanu & Harlem VS Swipe Right. Keanu says Stevie just signed Swipe Right’s death warrants. As for Harlem, if he gets in Keanu’s way, he’ll be next. Can the two alpha males of Evolve work together as the most dangerous duo imaginable? Or will ambition and pride get in the way like always?

Zara Zakher VS Aria Bennett w/ Layla Diggs!

The big boys aren’t the only ones hungry for gold. The Petite Powerhouse and That Girl Aria are both hoping to get in on the eventual WWE Evolve Women’s Championship scene. They shake hands to show sportsmanship, but will this stay respectful knowing what the future holds?

The bell rings, the fans rally, and the two tie up. Zara waistlocks, wrangles and covers Aria, ONE! Ghost pin, TWO! Aria swings around and hits a crucifix takedown into her own ghost pin, TWO! Aria avoids the sweep to stylize the Oklahoma Roll, TWO! Zara and Aria step to each other but then back off, and the fans cheer the standoff. Aria and Zara nod and Zara offers a handshake. Aria takes it and the fans cheer the continued respect. They circle, tie up, and go around. Aria wrenches to a wristlock, and she grinds the arm. Zara whips Aria away but Aria no-hand flips over her! Aria arm-drags! And arm-drags again!

Aria grinds Zara’s arm, but Zara fights up to her feet. Aria slips under to BACKDROP, then she stands on Zara while keeping the wristlock. Zara fights up, Aria wrenches for a double wristlock takedown! Cover, TWO! Aria clamps back onto the arm and the fans rally up. Zara endures but is also a bit frustrated. Zara fights up, the fans rally, and Zara whips. Aria reverses, Zara ducks ‘n’ dodges, and Zara tilt-o-whirl RANAS! Zara then somersaults to RANA again! Zara taunts Layla a bit before she runs corner to corner and jumps up! But Aria stops the Monkey Flip to put Zara up top! Zara BOOTS Aria away and CROSSBODIES! Cover, ONE!!

The fans fire up as Zara hurries to facelock Aria. Aria fights up, Zara whips but Aria reverses. Zara goes up, but so does Aria! Zara fires forearms but so does Aria! Aria has the edge, then goes up, SUPER STEINER! Zara goes flying and the fans fire up! Cover, TWO! Zara toughs it out but Layla coaches Aria. The fans rally for “EVOLVE! EVOLVE!” and Aria runs up, ENZIGIRI! Aria then turns Zara for a NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! The fans rally up and Aria says enough is enough! Aria drags Zara up, wrenches and short arm- NO, Zara goes Matrix to dodge the lariat! Then CONTROL Z! Cover off the cutter, Zara wins!

Winner: Zara Zakher, by pinfall

Layla is the one stunned that Zara snatched that one away from Aria! Chuey Martinez is ringside to interview Zara. Chuey says back in the winner’s circle, and damn impressive. Does she still feel like the underdog? Zara says she always feels like the underdog. But did he see what she did? The fans cheer that! But then the lights go out! Zara is worried, and when the lights come up, Zara looks around. Oh no, is that a teddy bear?! Chuey knows that’s not for him. Zara walks over, takes the note off the bear, and yes, it’s from Wendy Choo. “KYLIE, I ACCEPT.” Wendy lets Smiley Kylie know it’s on, but why use a friend of Kylie’s to deliver the message?

The Vanity Project takes over the VIP Lounge.

Zayda rubs it in that they’re back~! They’re ready to watch the rest of the show from here, but Chuey says no, they got kicked out! Zayda SNATCHES Chuey’s mic, gives it to Brad, and Brad says hold on now. He just got off the phone with his parent’s lawyer, and the lawyer said that although they got banned from ringside, they have every right to be in the VIP section of the crowd. The fans boo, but leave it to this group to use a loophole. Will they be having any fun watching Bryce in the main event? Or will Timothy Thatcher make sure it’s a lesson in pain and suffering?

Carlee Bright w/ Kendal Grey VS KALYX!

While the former cheerleader is very happy for her best pal, #GrapplerGrey, Carlee herself is hoping to stay strong in the Evolve Women’s Division. However, she’s going up against the mysterious masked wrestler who is looking for redemption from her debut defeat. Will Kalyx create chaos as she climbs up the rankings? Or will Carlee keep the future sunny and bright?

The bell rings and the fans rally for Carlee. Kalyx dares Carlee to bring it, they tie up, and Kalyx KNEES low. Kalyx then SMASHES Carlee off her knee, then whips her to ropes. Carlee ducks ‘n’ dodges to DROPKICK! Carlee storms up, waistlocks, but Kalyx runs to the rope for a HOTSHOT! Then Kalyx CLOBBERS Carlee! Kalyx taunts Kendal, “This your girl?” Kalyx stomps Carlee’s hand, then BOOTS her down! Kalyx drags Carlee up, whips her to ropes, but Carlee KICKS her! Kalyx LARIATS in return! Kalyx snarls but the fans rally for Carlee. Kalyx drags Carlee up, whips her to ropes then ELBOWS her against them!

Kalyx runs side to side to ELBOW Carlee down! The fans rally and Kendal coaches Carlee, but Kalyx is right on Carlee to CHOKE and CLUB her at the ropes! The ref reprimands, Kendal tells Carlee she’s better than this. Carlee nods, but Kalyx grabs Carlee’s legs! Carlee kicks at Kalyx, but Kaylx YANKS her up! Carlee lands on her feet to fire forearms! Kalyx shoves Carlee, Carlee ducks ‘n’ dodges and tilt-o-whirls, IRON OCTOPUS! But Kalyx powers out to BACKBREAKER! Carlee writhes, but Kalyx says she’s not done! Fireman’s carry and- NO, Carlee sunset flips! CARLEE WINS!

Winner: Carlee Bright, by pinfall

Even Carlee is surprised! She celebrates with Kendal, and even Swipe Right wants to applaud, except Zayda tells them to stop, because that was nothing special. Maybe Zayda’s a bit jealous that someone else has the spotlight. But will Evolve’s future be less Steel and more Bright?

Timothy Thatcher VS Bryce Donovan!

The OG Evolve Champion stood with Sean Legacy against the shiny, whiny new generation, aka The Vanity Project. However, the enigmatic Paradox might actually have more in common with Thatcher than he does Swipe Right. Will tonight’s main event be a beauty? Or will it be a beast?

The bell rings and the two tie up. Thatcher CLUBS Bryce, grabs the arm, but Bryce fights around. Bryce waistlocks, Thatcher wrenches and wristlocks, and the fans cheer as he has the double wristlock. Bryce RAMS Thatcher into the corner, then ELBOWS him! Bryce clinches, but Thatcher fires body shots and an UPPERCUT! Bryce ROCKS Thatcher, CLUBS him on the back, then clamps onto the arm. Thatcher fires more body shots, then another UPPERCUT! Thatcher clinches to BELLY2BELLY! Bryce bails out, Swipe Right checks on him, and Zayda tells Thatcher to back off! The Vanity Project’s heavy is on his back foot, so to speak, and Evolve goes to break.

Evolve returns and Thatcher has a leg. Bryce kicks at Thatcher, but Thatcher still turns Bryce over for the HALF CRAB! And then Thatcher pulls on the leg so he can also dig a knee into Bryce’s neck, and then shifts around to KNEE Bryce in the side! Thatcher ties up the legs, Bryce grabs at Thatcher’s beard, but Thatcher KICKS him in the side! Thatcher goes back for legs, Bryce resists, but Thatcher still ties him up in a Deathlock! Vanity Project panics as Thatcher fishhooks Bryce’s face! The ref reprimands, but Thatcher pulls Bryce into a BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Bryce pops free, rains down fists, then covers, TWO!

Bryce keeps on Thatcher with a facelock, but Thatcher fires body shots and another UPPERCUT! The fans rally, Thatcher reels Bryce in and underhooks! Bryce powers through and shoves Thatcher onto ropes. Bryce KICKS the ropes to jam Thatcher up, then LARIATS Thatcher down! Cover, TWO! Thatcher is tougher than that, but Bryce snarls as he throws off his shirt. Bryce CLUBS Thatcher, stands him up, and CLUBS him again! Bryce scoops Thatcher, SLAMS him, then KICKS Thatcher in the back! Cover, ONE, and Thatcher KICKS from below! The fans fire up but Bryce drops an ELBOW on Thatcher’s leg!

Bryce SLAMS Thatcher’s arm, covers, TWO! The fans cheer but Bryce clamps on a chinlock. Thatcher endures, fights around, and the fans rally up. Thatcher fights up, throws body shots, but Bryce ROCKS Thatcher! Bryce whips theN ELBOWS Thatcher down! Cover, TWO! Bryce stays focused on Thatcher, then storms up. Thatcher UPPERCUTS! Bryce ROCKS Thatcher! Thatcher tumbles out of the ring, Bryce goes out and POSTS him! Vanity Project cheers but the fans boo as Bryce leaves Thatcher behind. Thatcher rises up, the fans chant “You Suck!” but Bryce eggs them on. Thatcher snarls as he rises up, but Bryce grabs him by his hair!

The ref reprimands, but Bryce brings Thatcher up to suplex! Thatcher resists, throws body shots, then HEADBUTTS Bryce! Bryce wobbles, Thatcher tumbles back in, and Bryce brings Thatcher up again. BIG suplex! Cover, TWO! Thatcher is still in this, and he BODY BLOWS! Thatcher underhooks Bryce, but Bryce powers up! Bryce hits a modified AIR RAID CRASH! The fans are torn as Bryce FALLING FOREARMS! Cover, TWO! Thatcher shows that true grit and the fans rally behind him! Bryce scoops Thatcher to SLAM him down, and then ELBOW- NO, Thatcher dodges! Thatcher goes to a corner. Bryce runs up, but only gets buckles!

Bryce staggers, he takes a swing, but Thatcher HEADBUTTS Bryce’s arm! The fans fire up but Bryce BOOTS Thatcher! Bryce clamps on, but Thatcher breaks free and DROPKICKS! Bryce staggers away to the ropes and the fans fire up for Thatcher! Thatcher reels Bryce in for the underhooks, but Bryce resists! Thatcher SLAPS Bryce, then reels him in, BUTTERFLY SUPLEX! Wait a minute, Swipe Right jumps the railing! Now that IS a violation of the ringside ban! But Thatcher DECKS Ricky and he scares off Brad. But Bryce gets Thatcher for the BLACK HOLE SLAM!! Cover, Bryce wins!

Winner: Bryce Donovan, by pinfall

The fans boo as the Vanity Project breaks the rules just to give their guy the edge over an OG Evolve Champion! Thatcher is seething while the Vanity Project celebrates.

But wait, we see Stevie watching this, and clearly she’s not happy. She says, “These guys are gonna be trouble.” But then Harlem and Keanu step up. Harlem says, “Not for long,” Keanu says, “Not after I beat the brakes off them boys.” Ricky & Brad don’t know what they’ve stepped into, but will they even be able to swipe right after next week?

My Thoughts:

A very good episode for Evolve, and I’m surprised Evolve has its first faction already. Plus, it is also a very complete faction already, with a tag team, two singles guys and even a female member, thereby covering all major divisions even before the titles have been introduced. I will say, it seems like Swipe Right, and Brad Baylor especially, are the front men of the faction, which is itself unique. And they’re already the top Heels of this brand because they’re that good at being stuck up and annoying. But them stepping on Stevie’s promo for their own was a good way to get to the opening match. Great match from Legacy VS Drake, but also great win for Legacy.

Good promo from Kylie to call out Wendy, and after a very good match from Zara VS Aria, nice touch of the teddy bear just appearing. Kylie VS Wendy really should be a stipulation based match to up the ante, but I could see them just have a standard match that brings out the best of both superstars. Good match from Carlee VS Kalyx, and it makes sense that Carlee gets herself a win so she isn’t just Kendal’s bestie. But at the same time, the more wins for each of them, the more likely it is they end up running into each other during whatever title tournament we get.

Speaking of which, I feel like tournaments were going to be Stevie’s announcement until she was so rudely interrupted. Harlem and Keanu said in their faceoff that they expected to meet in said tournament, and I have no doubt they will. Harlem & Keanu VS Swipe Right next week, that’ll be really good, but I feel like Harlem and Keanu are going to fall apart and that lets Swipe Right steal a win like they did tonight. Really good stuff from Thatcher VS Bryce, though if Thatcher wasn’t actually rattled, he did a great job acting like it. But of course the Heels cheat to win, adding to the heat. They will definitely be giving Stevie the authority figure a headache from now on.