Tubi has aired episode 77 of WWE Evolve early this morning, the new show starring the developing talent of the company. The matches of the show were recorded a few weeks ago at the WWE Performance Center. The episode featured three matches and several segments, highlighting Harlem Lewis' victory over Cutler James to retain the WWE EVOLVE Championship in the main event of the night.
In this news, we will provide the quick results of the show and the full video of the event.
- Harlem Lewis delivered a brief backstage promo before his title defense against Cutler James. "Cutler, your undefeated streak ends tonight, because to me, you're just another victim of the Harlem Violence World Tour", he said.
- Ulka Sasaki defeated Kale Dixon (with Alix Brooks) in a singles match. Sasaki took advantage of a distraction caused by Aaron Rourke to surprise Dixon with a roll-up.
- Sam Holloway, It's Gal, and Marcus Mathers were congratulating each other for Team ID 1.0's victory last week when Braxton Cole interrupted them. He advised them to save "respect" and "humility" for bingo. Mathers pointed out that he hadn't forgotten that Cole tried to injure his ankle earlier in the year. "I'd love to keep talking with you, but I have more important matters to attend to," Braxton replied, looking at Mathers. Cole left the scene while It's Gal and Holloway tried to calm Marcus down.
- Vanta The Unknown delivered a new video promo. "Laynie Luck, you carry confidence as if it were a second skin, but it's starting to peel off. And underneath, I hear your fear. You already know the truth. It's not the fear of losing, but the fear of being replaced. Years of sacrifice, years of bruises, years dedicated to convincing yourself that you still have a place here. Then, another athlete steps through that curtain, younger, faster, fresher, and suddenly you start to wonder: 'When will it be my turn?'. As long as the unknown persists, your success will remain unattainable. Fear the unknown."
- Harley Riggins delivered a brief backstage promo accusing It's Gal of costing him a shot at the WWE EVOLVE Championship. Riggins reminded It's Gal that he also couldn't secure that opportunity, so both would have to watch the main event from backstage. "I'll be closely following this title match. Because next, it's my turn. Whoever it is, whenever it is," he promised.
- Elijah Holyfield defeated Milosh Jovic after applying the Unleash the Beast.
After the match, Adriana Rizzo interviewed Holyfield. He declared that his goal is to become the best in this business, promising to show everyone how dangerous he is. "And now my sights are set on the EVOLVE Championship, and I won't stop until I have that belt...", he said before being interrupted by Braxton Cole. He acknowledged that Holyfield would reach the top of the brand, but not before him. At that moment, Marcus Mathers appeared to attack Cole, unleashing chaos at ringside.
- Cutler James delivered a video promo before his title match that night. "Cutler James is an unstoppable force. I've done it perfectly, and that has led me to this title match against Harlem Lewis", he said before ensuring that his undefeated streak wouldn't end that night. James promised that his victory would earn him the recognition he has deserved throughout his career. "Get ready, Harlem, because that title is not safe," he said to close his promo.
- Sloane Jacobs and Nikkita Lyons starred in a segment in the ring. During it, Lyons pointed out that the fans didn't deserve a new live concert. Not even a new title defense. However, next week will be special, as EVOLVE will host its first Women's Showcase in history. A program exclusively starring the female roster of the brand and led, as it couldn't be otherwise, by the division's Champion, "The Divine Feline." With that said, Nikkita proceeded to mock her challenger, Skyler Raye, who quickly came out. Raye proudly mentioned her past as a cheerleader, adding that last year she was recognized as a future talent by legends and Hall of Famers. That's a lot of pressure, especially when competing in a women's division like NXT/EVOLVE. That's why her next step to continue being recognized is to win the WWE EVOLVE Women's Championship. PJ Vasa interrupted the segment to make it clear that the winner would have to deal with her. Lyons ordered Jacobs to kick PJ Vasa out. However, she quickly knocked out the champion's partner. Meanwhile, Raye dodged an attack from Nikkita to respond with a hurricanrana. The segment ended with Lyons at ringside and Skylar challenging her from the ring.
- Elijah Holyfield revealed that, after talking with Timothy Thatcher, he was granted a match against Braxton Cole in two weeks. Holyfield promised Cole that his fist would impact his face to knock him out. Additionally, he warned Marcus Mathers that he would also end up knocked out if he interfered in his affairs again.
- Harley Riggins went to Timothy Thatcher's office. The EVOLVE Foreman understood Riggins' frustration for not competing for the brand's male Championship, and he was fully aware that talent tended to interfere in matches, so there would be consequences if he tried to interfere in that night's main event. Riggins asked Thatcher if he had any problem with him, which led to him being kicked out of the office.
- Harlem Lewis defeated Cutler James to retain the WWE EVOLVE Championship in the main event of the night. Lewis applied the Boom Slang for the victory.
- Harley Riggins and It's Gal appeared on the entrance ramp to position themselves as the next champions. Lewis advised them to face each other to determine their next challenger, which led both wrestlers to fight at ringside. This marked the end of this episode.
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