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In order to settle their grudge, Kylie Rae and Wendy Choo make history by having WWE Evolve’s first-ever Last Woman Standing match!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Keanu Carver VS Ice Williams; Keanu wins.
• Zara Zakher VS Kendal Grey; Kendal wins.
• Last Woman Standing: Kylie Rae VS Wendy Choo; Kylie wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Keanu Carver VS Ice Williams!

The Alpha Male of Evolve blames the WWE ID talents for why he isn’t WWE Evolve Champion, and he vows to destroy every single one of them until the program is dead! But will Ice Williams help Keanu cool off? Or is Williams about to be iced?

The moment Ice is on the apron, Keanu BLASTS him down! Keanu then goes out after Ice, puts him in the ring, and the ref has Keanu hold on. The ref checks with Ice, Ice says let’s go, and the bell rings! Keanu rushes in but Ice dodges! Ice fires off haymakers, but Keanu shoves him. Ice comes back to fire more forearms! Keanu grabs Ice by the neck, pops him up, but Ice sunset flips! High stack, TWO! Basement DROPKICK! Keanu stumbles to the ropes, Ice runs and he DROPKICKS Keanu outta the ring! The fans fire up for Ice as he runs, slides, but Keanu blocks the dropkick! Keanu drags Ice out, takes a swing, but Ice dodges!

Ice comes back but Keanu SAMOAN DROPS him on the floor! The fans are torn but Keanu drags Ice up and into the ring. Keanu storms in and stalks Ice to the ropes. Keanu stomps Ice, puts him in the corner and fires big haymakers! Keanu then TOSSES Ice across the way! Ice writhes, Keanu runs, and Keanu SLIDING SHOULDER TACKLES! Cover, TWO! Ice survives and the fans cheer! Keanu stalks Ice to a corner, talks trash, then whips corner to corner. Ice hits buckles hard and he falls to the mat! Keanu fires up and talks more trash. Keanu storms up, but Ice CHOPS! And CHOPS! And BOOTS!

Keanu wobbles, Ice runs, but Keanu CLOBBERS Ice! The fans are torn as Keanu rains down forearms! Keanu drags Ice up, torture racks, and BURNING HAMMER! Cover, TWO!?! Ice survives and the fans cheer! Keanu just gets angrier, and he clamps on with shoulder claws! Ice endures and the fans rally up. Ice fights up, fires body shots, but Keanu scoops and SLAMS! Keanu runs but Ice dodges the elbow drop! Ice goes to a corner, Keanu runs in, and Keanu blocks a boot. Ice ENZIGIRIS, then he runs to fire forearm after forearm! Ice ducks ‘n’ dodges to LEAPING LARIAT! Down goes Keanu and the fans fire up!

Ice goes to another corner, as does Keanu. Ice runs corner to corner for a- NO, Keanu catches him, puts him up top, but Ice BOOTS him! And FLYING LARIATS from behind! The fans fire up, Ice aims, ICEBREAKER SUPERKICK! Cover, TWO!! Keanu survives and Ice can’t believe it! The fans rally behind Ice and he goes to the corner. Ice climbs, Keanu stands, and Ice FLYING- NO, Keanu dodges the lariat this time, and he POUNCES! Keanu then scoops Ice for the RUNNING POWERSLAM!

Winner: Keanu Carver, by pinfall

Keanu carved it up, but he isn’t done! He stomps away on Ice at the ropes! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but here comes Timothy Thatcher! Thatcher gets Ice out of the ring and he tells Keanu to back off, he got his win. Thatcher doesn’t care how mad Keanu is, this isn’t how things are done! Will the equally dangerous Professor of Pain have to teach Keanu a lesson?

Backstage interview with Cappuccino Jones & Jack Cartwheel.

The Evolve reporter asks them how they got their WWE ID contracts. Cappuccino says WWE was always the goal, but he wasn’t sure how he’d get here. He started in a little Oklahoma indie, wrestling in a church gymnasium, maybe 30 people. But one of those people was a WWE scout. All Cappuccino was an opportunity, to have the right people see him. As for Cartwheel, he was told, “The time to get ready is over, it’s time to be ready.” At that point, Cartwheel felt very confident. He debuted in GCW, he did shows with AAA, did shows in Japan, trying to bring it to life where he cartwheels all over the world.

The WWE ID program has clearly done so much for a lot of wrestlers already, and Cappuccino feels he was the most unknown. He has greatly improved thanks to quality matches and training. He has financial stability which brings better gear. He wouldn’t be here without WWE ID. Cappuccino & Cartwheel are ready, but is Evolve ready for the #AdrenalineDrip?

Evolve follows The Vanity Project.

Courtesy of IWTV Live, it was this past Sunday that Zayda Steel, Jackson Drake, Bryce Donovan & Swipe Right were at a Beyond Wrestling show. And Zayda says she can’t believe they even made it here! This is everyone’s greatest night in their lives, because they get to be in the same room with The Vanity Project! Brad Baylor says hundos, but the fans boo. Ricky Smokes says this feels like the kind of town Lince Dorada & The LWO would go, just to feel important for five minutes! Brad again says hundos, but they shouldn’t get sidetracked. History is being made right before them, because they have the inaugural WWE Evolve Champion, Jackson Drake, live and in person!

The fans boo but Smokes says the world is buzzing over #HeartbreakDrake, the Wild Card, and THE WWE Evolve Champion. Jackson says that is right, and not to harsh the vibes, but… Jackson’s been thinking. He has been thinking about Lince Dorada, the LWO, and how they had the fortitude to put hands on The Vanity Project! The fans cheer that! Jackson promises that on Evolve, Jackson Drake & Swipe Right VS Lince & LWO is going down! “And when the dust settles, the ones who are standing tall, center stage, running the whole damn show, will be The Vanity Project.”

The fans boo, but the match is official! Stevie Turner has scheduled it for next Wednesday, will the Golden Lynx & LWO be able to humble the most narcissistic group in WWE today?

Zara Zakher VS Kendal Grey!

The backstage attacks have everyone on edge, but it also has everyone pointing fingers. And sadly, with the Pint-Sized Powerhouse only now returning, those fingers all point at her. Can Zara prove she’s not the one? Or will Grappler Grey grind a confession out of her?

The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, go around, and Kendal puts Zara on the ropes. Zara turns things around, they end up in a corner, and Zara lets off saying she didn’t do any of that. Kendal won’t believe her, and she runs up, into an arm-drag! Zara tells Kendal that she isn’t some attacker! Kendal runs up, but she blocks the arm-drag this time. Kendal brings Zara up but Zara slips around to roll Kendal up! TWO, and Zara RUNS Kendal over. Things keep moving, Kendal drops down then runs past, and she blocks a hip toss to wrench and fireman’s carry takeover! And another fireman’s carry takeover!

Kendal has the arm, shifts to a cover, TWO! Kendal keeps on the arm with the cording hold, but Zara fights up. Kendal wrenches, Zara rolls and kips up, but Kendal throws her down! The fans cheer as Kendal keeps the arm. Zara endures, fights up, but Kendal wrangles her down again. The fans rally, Zara fights, and she kicks from below! Kendal grabs that leg to hook for a cover, TWO! Zara endures the armlock, gives more kicks, and the fans rally up. Kendal lets Zara go, and Zara goes to a corner. Kendal runs up, Zara dodges to roll her, but not to cover. Zara runs to CLOBBER Kendal again and again!

Kendal swings, Zara bobs ‘n’ weaves to wrench, ROCK, and DISCUS LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Zara is annoyed but she stays focused on Kendal. Zara waistlocks, Kendal fights and switches, but Zara switches back. Kendal pries free to switch again, but Zara ELBOWS Kendal! Zara runs, but Kendal wrenches and wrangles Zara for an ARMBAR! Zara clasps hands and she high stacks! TWO, and Kendal still has the arm! Zara scrambles to the ROPEBREAK! Kendal lets go and dares Zara to get up. Zara stands, but into a wrench! ANGLE- NO, Zara fights free and ENZIGIRIS! Zara fireman’s carries, but Kendal sunset flips through, TWO!

Both women stand, and Zara handsprings to dodge! But then Kendal blocks the stunner into a SAIDO! Cover, Kendal wins!

Winner: Kendal Grey, by pinfall

Kendal turns things around in the blink of an eye, but we’re no closer to solving the mystery than we were before. What will it take to find out whodunnit?

Edris Enofe finds Stevie Turner.

The Epitome of Excellence walks ‘n’ talks with the Evolve “Prime Minister” as he asks if she has a minute to talk. She says unfortunately no, she doesn’t. She is on the way to the ring to announce the newest signee. Okay, but it’s really quick. Stevie says sorry, perhaps after. But wait! Now there’s been another attack!? Aria Bennett is down and clutching her shoulder! Stevie tells refs to get medical, and now Zara and Kendal walk in from the stage. There were no witnesses, but Zara’s match is now her alibi. Kendal realizes it wasn’t Zara, but that only makes the mystery a bit scarier. Who is out here attacking the women of Evolve?

Stevie Turner is in the ring.

Evolve returns and the Prime Minister says she is here to introduce Evolve’s newest signing. So please welcome… DANTE CHEN! The fans fire up as the Singaporean Warrior is here! Chen goes to the ring and shakes hands with Stevie. Chen then has the mic, and fans join in on the wind up. “RA~!” The fans cheer Chen on and he thanks Stevie, and tells the WWE Evolve fans, “I’m here!” Chen is ready to join a talented and unique roster, both up-and-coming superstars and WWE ID talent.

And he is sure some remember Ethan Page attacking Chen on NXT. The fans boo Ethan, and Chen brings up how those steel steps were smashed into his ankle and tore many ligaments. It was a grueling rehabilitation process. There were times when Chen wondered if his career was over. But all he could think about was getting back in this ring and doing what he loves! He was grinding tirelessly, and here he is! He always found purpose in being a WWE superstar of the next generation. But being in Evolve is for him! “The measuring stick of Evolve has arrived!” But then wait, here comes Edris!

Edris says y’all know what time it is, the EOE is here. Edris welcomes Chen to Evolve and Chen thanks him. Good to see him! It has been awhile. Indeed it has. But Edris wants Chen to understand… All of this “ain’t special.” Oh, does he not believe Edris? He was literally doing this weeks ago! He was welcomed as the new signee, was given his flowers by the people and coworkers, and he competed in the inaugural Evolve Championship match. A hero’s welcome! But now… Edris feels like everyone else. He can’t get even ten seconds of Stevie’s time, and for who? For CHEN!? What’s so special about him?!

Oh, Chen’s the only one who overcame an injury? He’s the only one who wants to be the Face of Evolve? Well, he’s not. And he won’t be. So enjoy your time being this week’s shiny new toy. But be prepared to step aside as the EOE ascends and makes Evolve his domain! Chen shakes his head and says this isn’t Edris, and Edris knows it. Don’t become someone you’re not. Edris says no, no, no, this IS him. Edris is not the same man Chen remembers. Edris is tired of being tired, sick of playing the right way just to get ignored and walked on. Chen says Edris can believe that all he wants, and maybe it works out for him, but Chen will not step aside-

EDRIS DECKS CHEN! The fans boo as Edris stands over Chen! The Epitome of Excellence is more like the picture of bitterness! But will these two just have to fight it out to prove who’s right?

Backstage interview with Layla Diggs.

Chuey Martinez sits with the fresh face from Fresno, and he asks how she goes from being in Fresno, California to here in Orlando, Florida. Layla says she filled out an application. There was a docuseries coming up, she was given a tryout, and she always dealt with stage fright, fear of public speaking, and just being in front of an audience. Chuey says he doesn’t see that in her, but she says that’s because she’s evolved. The tryout was the toughest thing she’s ever done, but showed she has something more inside. She dug deep, and she has found her confidence and ferociousness and self-belief.

Talk about that experience. It seems like she’s having a great time. Layla says she loves it here, she loves to compete. She feels herself getting better, learning her strengths and weaknesses, and learning how to turn weaknesses into strengths. Chuey says she is indeed a fierce competitor. But unfortunately, Layla’s opponent for next week, Aria Bennett, is the newest victim in these backstage attacks. Layla cannot believe this keeps happening, and then Jin Tala steps in. Jin says she has some good news! She talked with Stevie, and Stevie agreed to having Jin substitute for Aria next week.

Jin knows she’s new here but she wants to compete, and she’s heard how fierce Layla is as a competitor. They shake hands on it and Layla says Jin better bring her A Game. Jin says Layla better not hold back. Chuey likes this match-up already, don’t miss it!

Tate Wilder speaks.

“I’ve been asked what I wanna accomplish on Evolve, and what I truly wanna do is live up to my family’s legacy. To keep fighting, even when I get knocked down. Cowboys don’t stay down. This is an opportunity for me to work my way up, to earn my spot on NXT, and to one day, WrestleMania. These goals are not possible unless I become successful on Evolve. My name’s Tate Wilder. Hop onboard and buckle up, because it’s about to be a wild ride.”

Lince Dorado talks with the LWO.

The Golden Lynx thanks Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde for having his back. He has business with the Vanity Project. Next week, things are about to get Lucha Lit! Wilde doesn’t get how anyone deals with The Vanity Project, they are so annoying. Too cocky, too comfortable, and they have stupid faces that you just wanna punch over and over! Cruz says they can do all of that and more, carnals. Vanity Project claims they run Evolve, but LWO will change that. Wilde says it will be non-stop high-flying action. It’ll be Vanity VS Insanity! Lince says that is purrfect! And Cruz says it is all about the LWO!

Wait, something else is going on backstage now. Jamar Hampton is arguing with Edris Enofe over what he did to Dante Chen! Edris says who is this “rookie” to come at him about something! Jamar admits, he has a lot to learn, but Edris stops him there. Jamar’s biggest lesson to learn is NOT to get in Edris’ face. Then teach him something then. Edris says nah, he ain’t doing nothing for anyone else no more. Edris leaves, his bitterness only puffing up his ego. Will Jamar just have to deflate Edris before his head gets too big?

Last Woman Standing: Kylie Rae VS Wendy Choo!

After months of being haunted and hurt, both physically and emotionally, Smiley Kylie has had enough of the Sleepy Psycho and it’s time to fight back! Who stands tall as this grudge is finally put to bed?

The moment Kylie slides in, she and Wendy throw hands! The fans fire up and the bell rings as it is fast and furious! Wendy ROCKS Kylie, CLUBS her, and has her on the ropes! Wendy whips, Kylie reverses, and Kylie short arm LARIATS! The fans fire up as Kylie rains down shots, but Wendy shoves her away. Wendy throat chops Kylie, then hammerlocks and- NO, Kylie dodges the Pepsi Twist to run and arm-drag into a handspring and SKY DAY SPECIAL SUPERKICK! Wendy bails out and the fans rally up. Kylie builds speed to DIVE! Down goes Wendy at the ramp! The fans fire up with Kylie, and she goes looking under the ring!

Kylie brings out a TABLE! The fans cheer that, but Wendy CLOBBERS her! Wendy CLUBS Kylie, CLUBS her again, then brings her up to BOOT! Kylie staggers away to the stage and Wendy pursues. But Kylie SMACKS her with a trash can! The fans cheer and Kylie brings the can to ringside. Kylie puts the can around Wendy, then grabs a broom! Time to take out the trash! SMACK with the broomstick! And SMACK again! Wendy wobbles but Kylie SMACKS her again! Then SUPERKICKS her down! The ref starts a count on Wendy, and Kylie hopes this goes fast. Wendy stands at 6, so Kylie pushes her into the ring.

Kylie hurries to grab that trash can and she chucks it into the ring. Kylie wedges the trash can into the corner, kicks Wendy low, then reels her in. Kylie suplexes and Wendy tumbles to the corner. Kylie runs corner to corner, but Wendy dodges! Cannonball hits trash can! Kylie clutches a leg, but Wendy GERMAN SUPLEXES her! Kylie is down so the count begins. Wendy watches as Kylie slowly rises, but stands at 7. Wendy fires forearms, whips Kylie to the corner, then handsprings to forearm SMASH! Wendy goes side to side for a BOOT! Kylie dangles out of the ring and Wendy hurries to look under the ring. She brings a toolbox out?!

Wendy looks in the box, and she has tape! Wendy kicks Kylie and wraps tape around her feet, trapping her on the ropes! Kylie is stuck in a Tree of Woe, but Wendy uses the trash can to SMACK her! Wendy laughs as she makes Kylie into a human pinata! Wendy then goes back to the box, and she brings out a spare turnbuckle bar! Wendy JAMS and CLUBS Kylie with the bar, the ref reprimands but that’s all he can do, and Evolve goes to break.

Evolve returns and while Kylie is free of the corner, she and Wendy are brawling on the apron! The fans rally as Kylie ROCKS Wendy, but then Wendy kicks low! Wendy reels Kylie in, but Kylie fights the suplex! Kylie RAMS Wendy into the trashcan in the corner! The fans fire up as Kylie aims from the apron, but Wendy blocks the kick! Wendy YANKS Kylie down, and has her in the apron skirt! Wendy throws hands and a HEADBUTT! Kylie slumps down so Wendy grabs the trashcan lid. Wendy lifts the apron skirt, but Kylie blasts her with the fire extinguisher! Wendy is reeling and the fans fire up! Kylie hurries after Wendy and SMACKS her off steel steps!

The fans cheer Kylie on as she dribbles Wendy off the steel! Kylie sits Wendy up against the steps, then runs to CANNONBALL! Direct hit and the fans fire up again! The standing count begins as Wendy writhes. Kylie watches Wendy closely, and Wendy rises at 8! Kylie is right on Wendy with furious fists! Kylie puts Wendy in the ring, storms up, and Kylie ROCKS Wendy! Wendy CHOPS Kylie! Kylie ROCKS Wendy! Wendy UPPERCUTS! Kylie fires a flurry of fists, then she whips, only for Wendy to reverse. But Kylie tilt-o-whirls for LA MYSTICA! CROSSFACE!! Wendy endures, reaches out, and she spots the crossbar! Wendy reaches for it, but Kylie stomps on her!

Kylie grabs the crossbar, and this is now a FULL METAL CROSSFACE!! Wendy can only suffer, but she rolls to slip free! Kylie aims but Wendy kicks low! Wendy grabs the bar to JAM Kylie up! And now, FULL METAL PEPSI TWIST!! Both women are down and the fans are going nuts! A standing count begins, the fans count along, and both women are down at 5 of 10. Wendy rises at 7! Kylie follows at 8, but Wendy CLUBS her back down! Wendy stomps away, then she grabs her pillow! Wendy opens the pillow up to pour out LEGOS! As if stepping on one isn’t bad…! Wendy drags Kylie up, but Kylie breaks free of the nelson!

Kylie scoops, Wendy slips free, and Wendy waistlocks, only for Kylie to grab ropes! Kylie elbows free and Wendy staggers far away. But Wendy has the teddy bear! Kylie BOOTS Wendy first! Kylie takes teddy back, and SMACKS Wendy with it! Wait, Wendy goes down in a heap, but why? Kylie can feel what’s inside, and she pulls it out. It’s a BRICK!! A solid red brick! Kylie is rather stunned what she just did, but Wendy is still down at 7! And 8! Wendy staggers up at 9, but Kylie is on her! Fireman’s carry, but Wendy slips free! Wendy clinches, and FULL NELSON SLAMS Kylie on the Legos!! Kylie writhes while even the fans cringe from the pain.

The standing count starts, both women are down, and the fans rally up again. Both women use the ropes and they stand at 9! But Wendy grins as she is on Kylie! Kylie fights the Dirt Nap Clutch, but Wendy throws her into the corner! Wendy runs up, but Kylie dodges! Wendy POSTS herself, and we’re back on the apron! Kylie fireman’s carries Wendy, but Wendy slips free! DIRTNAP! Kylie holds onto the ropes! Wendy climbs up onto Kylie, Kylie lets go, and they both fall through the table!! The fans fire up and the standing count begins! It passes 5 before either woman stirs. They’re both down at 7! At 8! KYLIE is up, Wendy is not! KYLIE WINS!

Winner: Kylie Rae

Kylie smiles as she realizes she came out on top! She survived the #DreamKiller, but does that mean the nightmare is over? Can Kylie go on and make her dreams come true here in Evolve?

Stevie Turner & Natalya watch this backstage.

Stevie asks The BOAT if she’s ever seen a Women’s Division ever grow this great this quickly. Natty says Kylie and Wendy put on one hell of a match, that was incredible. And Stevie has done such a great job running Evolve, and this division is so deep, these girls are so good. Stevie says that is a huge compliment coming from Natty. Natty says you’re welcome. Natty wants to be part of Evolve and bring her decades of experience to help build this place. Stevie says yes, Natty is a future WWE Hall of Famer, so who better than to help Evolve than her? Stevie thanks Natty for being here. Natty says she can also help guide this division by being it’s champion.

Natty wants a title match against Kali Armstrong. Selfie! Cheese! Natty takes the pic and heads out. Stevie is a bit surprised by that request, but it doesn’t seem like she’s against it. Will the Prime Minister give the Queen of Harts a shortcut right to the top? Will the Pride of Inglewood have to sink The BOAT for overstepping?

My Thoughts:

A very good Evolve here, keeping to three matches like before, which feels like a good format for a show that is meant to be under an hour. Very good start on Keanu’s WWE ID hunt, with Ice Williams making a return but Keanu of course winning. Thatcher stepping up is a little surprising when it could’ve been another WWE ID talent first. But as an OG Evolve wrestler, Thatcher also works because he represents the history of this brand. Very good stuff with this ongoing whodunnit. Zara loses her match but Aria is attacked while she is in the ring, so that proves Zara’s innocence. And Jin benefits again from this, because now she’s facing Layla instead of Aria. Could it be Jin whodunnit?

Good promo from Vanity Project while they were at the Beyond Wrestling event, which could be a tease of Beyond joining the WWE’s conglomeration. And good promo from Lince & LWO to add to the Six Man Tag hype. That’ll be a great match but I feel like Vanity Project cheats to win. Good stuff with Dante Chen and Edris Enofe, as well as Jamar Hampton. Edris probably gets a win off Jamar, maybe with some cheating of his own, and then we get Edris VS Chen after. Good promo from Tate Wilder, but kinda wondering when he’ll get in the ring.

And great stuff with Kylie VS Wendy in the main event. Great creativity but obviously not quite as extreme as you could imagine. This is Evolve, they need to keep a cap on how wild things get or else it outshines NXT or even main roster. After all, SmackDown has a Last Woman Standing planned, too, so Tiff & Nia can’t be upstaged by Kylie & Wendy. Great win for Kylie, I’m sure she’ll get a title match at some point. But I figured when we saw Natty talking with Stevie that Natty would make her move on the Evolve Women’s Championship. As I said last time, Natty will make a great first defense and first win for Kali Armstrong to build her own legacy on.

My Score: 8.5/10