Can the Modern Day Cowboy be more super than Super Sean?

One man is on a win streak, the other deserves justice from Gold Rush! But only one can challenge for Jackson Drake’s WWE Evolve Championship!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Layla Diggs w/ Masyn Holiday VS Nikkita Lyons; Layla wins.
• Drake Morreaux VS Dante Chen; Morreaux wins.
• It’s Gal VS Eli Knight; Gal wins.
• WWE Evolve Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Tate Wilder VS Sean Legacy; Legacy wins and will challenge Jackson Drake for the title.

PLAY BY PLAY

The Vanity Project is feeling the heat, literally.

Jackson Drake tells Swipe Right, “Boys, seriously. C’mon, man. Brad, she’s bad, swipe right on that. And ask her if she has friends, too. No, but for real, we’ve been in the VP Dorm for like, two days, and we already need to bring in a cleaning crew?” Brad says they had to kick off the holidays with a good start. He’ll call his mom, she’ll get the cleaning crew over here. Ricky Smokes says no, wait! There are lingerie maid cleaning crews now! Oh, awesome! Jackson says no shot that Brad’s mom is gonna pay for that. No, she’s cool! Brad says all jokes aside, they are so up right now, they’ll be locked in for 2026!

Ricky says factomundo, bro bros! The PC is buggin’ cuz VP is still on top! And it doesn’t matter who steps up to them. Just like 2025, 2026 will be no different for the boys. They will continue to dominate Wednesday nights. Drake says they don’t start buzzing, they stay buzzing. But time to see who wins Wilder VS Legacy. Ricky is so sick of Sean stalking Drake, bro! It’d be cool if a hot chick were stalking them, but Sean is neither hot nor a chick, so this just sucks. Drake agrees there. And Sean acts like losing in MSG doesn’t prove Drake’s superiority. Brad says yeah, and he’s starting to think-

Ricky stops Brad there, because Layla Diggs VS Nikkita Lyons is kicking off the show! Time to get in on that!

Layla Diggs w/ Masyn Holiday VS Nikkita Lyons!

While Masyn may have lost to “Nikkita Multimedia,” it was the disrespect after that got under Layla’s skin. Will Layla dig deep and overcome #BigKatKita? Or will she be caught in the Lyons Den?

The bell rings and oh hey, Malik Blade is not only back, he’s in the VIP Lounge. He also likes seeing Lyons and Layla tying up. Layla puts Lyons in the corner, the ref counts, and Layla backs off. Lyons then pie faces Layla while saying, “Who do you think you are?!” The fans boo, but then Lyons shoots around to waistlock. But Layla does the splits to throw Lyons! Layla pie faces back, “THAT’S who I think I am!” Lyons snarls but Layla catches her to a facelock. The fans rally as they go around, and Lyons THROWS Layla away! Lyons talks trash to Masyn, but Layla LEG LARIATS! Lyons goes to a corner, Layla runs up to JUMP KNEE!

The fans rally up, Layla does a pop, pop, pops, and STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Malik applauds and the fans rally again. Layla headlocks, but Lyons powers up and puts Layla on the apron. Layla still holds on, but Lyons BODY SHOTS! Lyons HOTSHOTS Layla down, then drags her into the ring to rain down forearms! Lyons then whips Layla to HIP ATTACK low! And then snap suplex! The fans do cheer, that was a good combo. Lyons swaggers and talks herself up before she KICKS Layla! And BODY BLOWS! And BODY BLOWS again! Lyons whips corner to corner, swaggers up, then fireman’s carries.

Lyons DEATH VALLEY DRIVER, but Layla handsprings through! LEG- NO, Lyons stops the leg lariat! And she ducks the enzigiri, but Layla gets the leg scissor roll! Cover, TWO! Lyons HEEL KICKS Layla down! Cover, TWO?! Layla survives the #ThroatChakra strike, but Lyons storms up on her in a corner. Lyons gives Layla the #TOUCHGRASS HIP DROP! The fans are torn but Lyons talks more trash on Masyn. Lyons dances it out, Masyn hits it back, and Malik is on Team Masyn! Layla sunset flips Lyons, AND WINS!!

Winner: Layla Diggs, by pinfall

Lyons is furious with the ref, but she’s the one who took her eyes off the prize! Will Lyons learn it is about wins and losses, not moves and views?

The WWE ID locker room hypes up Sean Legacy.

Cappuccino Jones, Marcus Mathers, Aaron Rourke, and even the new kids, Mike Cunningham and Eli Knight, are pumped up. Legacy says he appreciates the support, he really does, it means a lot to him. And he can’t believe it’s already been a year of the WWE ID Program being established. It’s been almost a year since Evolve started, it has been amazing to get to know everyone, and even welcoming new members. Cappuccino says remember when they were new? That Six Man Tag main event on episode one feels so long ago. So much has happened! Mathers knows he wasn’t here since day one, but they all have been watching and waiting to be on Evolve.

Now they’re here! They’ll keep pushing and building and going forward. Rourke agrees. The next thing is moving that Evolve title off The Vanity Project, but let’s not forget those “PC Losers.” Legacy says true, but hey, Tate Wilder’s a stand up guy. It’s more the Vanity Project, Harley Riggins, Jax Presley, and even Keanu Carver. They all agree there, it’s on sight now. Rourke says no need to worry, they’ll have his back from the VIP section. And in steps Timothy Thatcher! Everyone welcomes Coach Thatcher, and Sean says he’s looking good. Thatcher says okay, fellas! It is good to be back. The WWE ID has had a great first year.

Mathers says they’re just trying to make Thatcher proud. He says they already have! All they have made their mark on Evolve, and Legacy got to even be in Madison Square Garden. They all got to go and train at the PC, but it is important to keep moving forward and keep building. And Thatcher believes in Legacy, he can take that title off Jackson Drake. Thatcher is just as sick and tired of the Vanity Project. They don’t represent WWE ID properly. And for the rest of you, some exciting news! If you want a shot at the PC boys… It will be the first-ever 5v5 Team Gauntlet Match! Team PC VS Team ID!

And what we do is, all singles matches, the winner stays, the loser goes, and it goes until all members of one side are eliminated! The ID boys love that! Thatcher says Legacy better be fired up, because he has Tate. Tate’s really good. But they’re counting on Legacy, he leads the charge. Legacy gets fired up again, and Thatcher says, “Let’s make some history, gentlemen!” Team ID is ready for anything, but which five will step to the PC’s five? And BIGGER than that, turns out there is a prize on the line: The winning team will be granted COMPLETE AUTHORITY over one entire episode of WWE Evolve!

And BIGGER than that? The man who scores the winning fall will be next in line for an Evolve Championship match! Who proves they are the most valuable asset to the WWE?

Carlee Bright talks with Kendal Grey.

The Evolve besties meet backstage, and Kendal asks what Carlee wanted to talk about. Carlee says she’s been thinking, and she knows Kendal hangs out with Wren Sinclair now, #WrenQCC and all, and is even doing big things on NXT, and Carlee loves all of that for her. She deserves the world! But lately, Carlee feels she’s just “Kendal’s friend.” She wants to do something big for herself! She wants to be a superstar, make her mark on WWE Evolve, just like Kendal. Kendal wants Carlee to know, leaving her out of things wasn’t her intent. No, Carlee understands, life happens. Kendal is proud Carlee wants to go out there on her own, too.

But Kendal wants Carlee to promise her: Find her edge. With Carlee’s bright, bubbly personality, people will try to pus her around, and she’s gotta show them she won’t take crap from anyone. Carlee says that’s why they’ll always be friends. And who knows? It might be them in the ring fighting for that Evolve Women’s title. Kendal looks forward to that day. They hug and fist bump, but what will Carlee’s first move be in order to be in that spotlight?

Drake Morreaux VS Dante Chen!

The Swamp Assassin makes his Evolve in-ring debut, ready to show what that bayou life is all about. But The Singapore Warrior is ready to show everyone how to level up. Will Dante once again be the gatekeeper to success in the WWE? Or will Drake already pass the test with flying colors?

The bell rings and the two tie up. Drake’s 6’6″ frame powers Dante back, but Dante wrenches through to wristlock. Dante ELBOW BREAKERS, then he brings Drake down to STOMP the fingers! Dante clamps onto Drake’s arm again and grinds the shoulder. Drake scoops Dante, but Dante pulls on the arm! Dante RAMS the shoulder again and again, then wrenches again. But Drake clamps on with a SHOULDER CLAW! Drake then spins Dante around to RAM and CLUB the shoulder on repeat. Drake whips, then he RUNS Dante over! Drake scoops and SLAMS Dante, to run and SPLASH DOWN! Cover, ONE!!

Drake swaggers, Jax Presley & Harley Riggins watch from the VIP Lounge, and Drake whips Dante to the corner. Drake runs up to ELBOW Dante, then runs to ROLLING- NO, Dante slips under and GERMAN SUPLEXES! The fans fire up, Dante runs, but Drake catches the crossbody to a SLAM! Drake runs and SPLASHES onto knees! Drake sputters, the fans fire up, and Dante runs up to LARIAT! Dante fires haymakers and stomps, then a RIDGE HAND! The ref counts, Dante stops to then CHOP! Darke just frowns, and he CHOPS Dante! Drake TOSSES Dante, runs up, but into a BOOT! Dante goes up, and FLYING SHOULDER TACKLES!

Dante runs to BOOT Drake down! Cover, TWO! Jax & Harley seem to be on Drake’s side in this as Dante clamps on the chinlock. Drake endures, and he pries at the hold. The fans rally as Drake fights up, and Dante holds on tight! Dante ends up a backpack, and Drake heads for a corner. Dante sends Drake into the buckles! Dante brings Drake around, but Drake’s too tall to suplex! Drake suplexes to GOURD BUSTER Dante! Drake runs, goes up the ropes, IMPLODER SPLASH! Dante writhes, the fans rally up, and Drake winds up to DECK Dante! And DECK him again! Drake wrenches and atomic drops!

Drake runs the ropes to BOOT Dante down! The fans fire up and Drake goes corner to corner, but Dante dodges! SUPERKICK! Then Dante suplexes after all! BIG SLAM and the fans fire up! Jax & Harley are upset, they coach Drake on, but Dante builds speed! Dante DIVES, but Drake catches him! Drake TOSSES Dante back in, then runs up, and he breaks through the double chops! ROARING ROLLING LARIAT!! Drake then guzels for a CHOKE SLAM!! Cover, Drake wins!

Winner: Drake Morreaux, by pinfall

The big Blue Chip Prospects love it! Have they found someone to recruit to Team Performance Center? Chuey Martinez is ringside to interview Drake, congrats on the debut win! Amazing stuff! What’s his ultimate goal here? Drake says first, thanks to Chuey and to everybody in here tonight for such a warm welcome. But look, Drake has a lot of experience from LFG, and he wants to turn that into wins here like he did tonight. Jax & Harley do step over, and they say look at the two tons of fun! Great stuff out there, but hey… They’ve got an opening on the team he could fill. It’s WWE ID VS WWE PC, and they could use someone fresh.

The fans boo, but Harley says hey, listen! He scratches their backs, they scratch his. How’s that sound? Drake tells ’em he appreciates the offer, but he just got in here, dipping his toe. He’s not ready to form some type of alliance yet. Well, best of luck on your own then. Will Drake Morreaux make sure the good times roll in Evolve? And if not him, then who will join Jax & Harley on Team PC?

Charlie Dempsey speaks.

“An important part of me being one of the finest pure wrestlers in this industry is international recognition. Which is why I spent the last few months in Japan touring with Pro-Wrestling NOAH. I had a great time doing it. I was there honing my skills, showing everyone my grappling excellence. However, while I was over there, I kept hearing rumors of a certain return here in Evolve. Kept hearing that one of the technical greats of this generation was back: Timothy Thatcher. Look, Tim, you’ve paved the way for someone like me in this job. You’re the last of a kind, but everyone here keeps saying you’re a technical master.

“That just doesn’t sit right with me. Cuz that honor? That belongs to me. So Tim, I think it’s finally time me and you stepped foot in a WWE ring together, one-on-one, and figure out who the best technical wrestler is. So Tim, I’m asking you. No, I’m telling you! Do the right thing and accept my challenge !You bring your best, cuz I’m gonna make sure to beat it.” Dempsey wants to go toe to toe and hold for hold with the Professor of Pain, but will he show no quarter?

It’s Gal speaks.

“What’s up, dummies? These last few months have these last few months on Evolve have It’s Gal feeling like a weatherman. Because there’s a storm brewing between Team ID and Team PC, and the forecast says 100% chance of chaos! But the real question is, which team It’s Gal will be joining? Much like Team PC, It’s Gal is a premium, Grade A athlete. If It’s Gal decides to join them, they’ll have the privilege of having the tan ‘n’ jacked, ready to attack stud who is full of knowledge on all the weaknesses within Team ID. However, if Big Daddy Red decides to bless Team ID with his presence, they’ll have the extra ferociousness, taking their potential from average to absolute savage!

“The power truly rests in these calloused hands. And the team that I’ll be joining, drumroll please… DUH, whichever team can afford my ridiculous fee and guarantee victory, because these delts deserve some belts. So Team ID, Team PC, you better reach out to my agent ASAP as possible, because the balance of power rests solely on these boulder shoulders. Oh yeah!” Mr. Mint Condition thinks he’s the biggest asset in Evolve, but he is a few letters off. But will he at least get himself a W as he faces one of the newest WWE ID prospects in Eli Knight?

Tate Wilder prepares backstage.

And of course, in step Jax, Harley, and even Keanu Carver. The PC boys hype him up for the match, and they want him to get the ball rolling for that gauntlet match. They’re confident Tate will shut Sean down and send him back to the bingo halls. Tate says okay, he appreciates the support, but it ain’t about sending Sean back to bingo halls or wherever you wanna send him. Keanu asks what Tate thinks this is about. The way Keanu sees it, WWE ID is trying to take bread from all of us. Harley has Keanu cool down, there’s the big ID VS PC gauntlet next week. They’ll take care of those clowns, and then take over the show for a week! Plus, someone gets a title shot!

Tate says hold on, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Tate will gladly defend a title against any of them, but he’s gotta focus on Sean. Sean is one of the best. What? He couldn’t lick the scum off Tate’s boots! They are elite level athletes! The future of WWE! Not these “indie darlings” being handed precious time on Tubi. Tubi is important! Tate says haven’t they learned anything? At the PC, nothing is guaranteed for anyone. This attitude don’t work here, either. It is about learning, sportsmanship, and becoming something bigger. Yeah, sure, but more importantly, it is about being a competitor. Tate’s not gonna lie down for Legacy, is he? No!

That’s right! Cuz Tate is a competitor! And hey, they’re just one phone call away, they’ve got some tricks up their sleeve, and looking for a spot to fill. Just think about it. Good luck tonight! Jax, Harley & Keanu leave, and Tate’s got a lot on his plate. Can he focus on winning the golden opportunity here tonight? Or will he have no choice but to join up with the PC wolfpack?

It’s Gal VS Eli Knight!

The Real-Life Action Figure is playing some bidding war games with Team PC and Team ID, but he’s going up against the newest signee from the ID Program right now. Could this be a preview of next week’s gauntlet? Or will Eli win Gal’s respect through competition?

The bell rings and the two tie up. Gal SHOVES Eli away, then flexes as he says, “It’s Gal!” But Eli handsprings to shove Gal! “It’s Eli!” Gal gets mad, but Eli dodges to headlock. Gal powers up to lift Eli, then powers out of the hold. Eli grabs ropes to stop, then he flexes again. Eli dodges, jumps up, but into a fireman’s carry! Gal says, “Light Work!” Gal does squats, but Eli fires elbows! Eli shoves Gal, hurdles over, jumps down, then DROPKICKS! The fans fire up with Eli as he handsprings again! Gal goes to a corner, Eli runs up, and Eli ELBOWS Gal! Eli snapmares Gal, then basement DROPKICKS! Cover, ONE!!

Gal flounders to the ropes but Eli storms up on him in the corner. Eli CLUBS Gal, Gal shoves Eli, but Eli comes back. Gal power lifts Eli, and then THROWS him back! DISCUS LARIAT! Cover, TWO! Gal says this is the pre-workout, dummies! Gal CLUBS Eli, CHOKES him on the ropes, but the ref counts. Gal backs off, Eli sputters, and Gal has him in the corner. Gal fires body shots, then reels Eli in for a fireman’s carry! “This is what a top tier athlete looks like!” GUT BUSTER DROP! Cover, TWO! The fans rally up for Eli and Gal grows frustrated. Gal looms over Eli, drags him up, and the fans rally even as Gal puts Eli in the COBRA TWIST!

Gal digs his elbow into Eli’s ribs but the fans cheer Eli on. Eli powers up to HIP TOSS free! The fans fire up again and both men get up. Eli blocks a shot to ROCK Gal! And again! And again! Eli fires fast hands, but Gal shoves Eli back! Eli dodges to LARIAT! The fans fire up and Eli RANAS Gal! The fans fire up again as Eli gets moving, springboard and QUEBRADA! Cover, TWO! Gal survives but the fans still rally for Eli. Eli hurries to get Gal to a drop zone, then he goes up top! 450- NO, Eli rolls through as Gal moves! Gal BOOTS Eli, then GERMAN SUPLEXES! But Eli lands out! And ENZIGIRIS Gal down!

The fans fire up and Eli springboards again, but Gal trips him up! Gal says he’s no dummy! FEROCIOUS THUNDER BOMB! Cover, Gal wins!

Winner: It’s Gal, by pinfall

Big Daddy Red modifies the Blue Thunder Bomb to stay in Mint Condition. But will Gal really turn his back on the WWE ID just to flex with the pecs of the PC?

Wendy Choo continues with therapy.

She is so glad the therapist is here, and meeting her in an “unorthodox” space. She just feels like she’s been spiraling. Every time Chantel Monroe is there, Wendy just loses it! she knows she messed up, shouldn’t have interfered, but she isn’t sure what else to do. They’ve worked so, so hard to turn things around, work on herself and be better, but Wendy doesn’t know. She’s just so frustrated with herself. “Have you considered maybe you’re just a loser?!” That wasn’t the therapist but CHANTEL! Chantel beats down Wendy, THROWS her over the couch, and calls her a loser and a nothing! The Reflection of Perfection gets her payback, but is she only escalating things with the wrong woman?

WWE Evolve Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Tate Wilder VS Sean Legacy!

The Modern Day Cowboy wants his first shot, Super Sean just wants a fair shot, but only one can be #1 Contender! Jackson Drake has been keeping his eyes on both these guys, but who will have their date with the champ?

The big match introductions are made, and we see if things get wild, or if they stay super!

The bell rings and Tate offers a handshake. Sean takes it, the fans applaud, and the two tie up. They go around, staying off the ropes and out of the corners, and then Sean wrenches. Sean top wristlocks, Tate stays up, and Tate turns the wristlock onto Sean. Sean bridges, and then arm-drags through to have Tate on the mat. Sean laces the arm, turns Tate over to have the omoplata, then he grabs a leg. Tate endures and reaches out, but Sean just grabs that arm to bend the fingers and twist the wrist! Sean surely learned that from Thatcher, as he bends those fingers again! Then he cradles, TWO! Sean facelocks then cravats to keep Tate close.

The fans rally as Tate endures, powers Sean to ropes, but Sean holds onto the cravat! The fans rally, Tate fires body shots, but Sean snapmares to KICK, KICK, and STANDING MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Sean facelocks, and we do see the ID talent watching from the VIP Lounge. Tate endures, fights up, and he wrenches out to wristlock. Sean kips up, arm-drags, but then Tate arm-drags back! Tate wrenches to WRING Sean out, then WRINGS him again! The fans fire up, Tate stands Sean up, but Sean kicks and CLUBS Tate! Tate body shots, Sean ROCKS Tate, but Tate BODY SHOTS again! Tate fires haymakers, but Sean scoops!

Tate slips free, scoops and SLAMS! The fans fire up with Tate, he springboards to TRUST FALL! Cover, TWO! Sean survives and the fans rally up, but Tate stays cool with a smile as Evolve goes to break.

Evolve returns and Sean has Tate down with a chinlock. The fans rally and duel as Tate endures and fights up, only for Sean to KNEE low! Sean wrangles Tate back down to the mat, but Tate still reaches out. Tate sits up, but Sean cranks the chinlock! Tate fights up, the ID guys rally for Sean, but Tate hits a BIG back suplex! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Sean grits his teeth as he sits back up, and Tate huffs ‘n’ puffs. Both men stand, Sean ROCKS Tate! Tate ROCKS Sean! Sean CHOPS Tate! Tate kicks low! Sean kicks low! Sean whips Tate to the corner, Tate dodges, and Tate runs to RUN Sean over!

Tate keeps going, he ducks ‘n’ dodges, and he SHOULDER TACKLES! Wrench and suplex, for ANARCHY! Cover, TWO! Sean survives and the fans fire up again! Tate is frustrated, but he goes to a corner. The fans rally up and Tate climbs, but Sean trips him! Sean climbs up and waistlocks, but Tate fires elbows! Tate ELBOWS Sean away, then adjusts, but Sean avoids the Wild Ride moonsault! SUPERKICK! Then a scoop and swing, for the SPINNING BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Tate survives and even the ID guys are surprised! Sean rises up, storms after Tate, but Tate ELBOWS him away! And then dodges in the corner!

Tate comes back, Sean goes up and over, and Sean runs back in. Tate TOSSES Sean up and out! Sean hits the apron, then Tate DIVES into Sean! They crash into railing, right in front of the VIP Lounge! Cappuccino gets heated as Tate shakes the railing! Cappuccino standing up gets Keanu, Jax & Harley storming out here! Tate wants everyone to hold on, this is his match. The ref also wants these guys to back off, but then BRAXTON COLE jumps in from outta nowhere! He POSTS Sean! Jones, Rourke & Mathers go after Cole, Keanu and the Blue Chippers go after them! The brawl is on! Tate tries to sort out what happened, but Cole says he was helping Tate!

Jones runs up on Cole, but Cole dodges, Jones DECKS Tate!! Cole and Jones go brawling off again, and Sean gets Tate in the ring! The ref has no idea what has happened, and neither does Sean! But he still hits SHAMBLES! Cover, Sean wins!!

Winner: Sean Legacy, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the WWE Evolve Championship)

Tate ended up getting a wilder ride than he expected, but it wasn’t even his fault it all fell apart! In the end, Sean gets another shot at Jackson Drake, will the third time be the charm? WAIT! Jackson Drake rushes out here to attack Sean! The fans boo as the Carolina Reaper stomps away on Sean in the corner! Drake eggs Sean on, gets him up and stomps away on the shoulder! The ID and PC teams are still fighting while Drake rains down fists and stomps! The champ holds his belt up as he stands over Sean, will Evolve always belong to The Vanity Project?

My Thoughts:

A very good Evolve, but they’re clearly still working on where to go after those stupid cuts let Stevie Turner go. They are giving authority to the winners of the gauntlet because they don’t have a GM. And they can’t even mention it because cuts are never part of story, which is all the more reason it is BS that whoever did them didn’t pay attention to who was where and what they were involved with. But at least they were able to use it for the PC VS ID story. Good promos from both sides, and I figured that brawl in the main event would happen. I honestly thought we’d get a No Contest, but Sean getting the win makes for quite the surprise.

If Sean is facing Drake again, I would really hope this means Sean wins. Drake’s already set a high bar for the length of reign, and already down pretty good as a Heel champion. With how the gauntlet also determines another contender, there’s any number of possibilities, and we could send a Heel like Keanu Carver after a new Face champion like Sean. Good promo from Kendal and Carlee to both acknowledge how great Kendal is doing and to establish it is Carlee’s time to shine. Chantel attacking Wendy was a good segment, and they’ll have a very good rematch with this heat.

Good promo from It’s Gal to play neutral, but being a Heel, he probably ends up Team PC since they’re mostly Heels. Very good match from Gal VS Eli, and a good win for Gal to add to his stock. Very good match from Drake Morreaux VS Dante Chen, and very good win for Morreaux. Lyons VS Layla was good, and seeing Malik back is great. Good win for Layla off the distraction, and I still feel like Lyons gets a teammate to have a tag match with Layla & Masyn. Evolve’s gotta get going on the tag titles for both men and women as they start into 2026. And good promo from Dempsey to call out Thatcher, that will be a great match in itself.

My Score: 8.6/10