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00:00It is time.
00:16The following contest is a Beto four way elimination match.
00:21The WWE Evolve Men's Championship is on the line.
00:30Four fighters, one championship, who's built for it?
00:37Idris Enope feeling it.
00:42Idris Enope has been eliminated.
00:46Look at Keanu Carver.
00:48Who is gonna stop it?
00:50Who?
00:51He's a wrecking ball with nothing to lose and everything to break.
00:58I mean, what is it gonna take to keep this guy down?
01:03Well, now a little teamwork seems to be going on.
01:09Keanu Carver has been eliminated.
01:13Look who's left.
01:15Two WWE ID standouts.
01:18Jackson Drake and Super Shawn Legacy.
01:21One of them is gonna walk away as the first ever WWE Evolve Champion.
01:28Which of these men's career will change tonight?
01:39And the Vanity Project is complete.
01:42Jackson Drake, your first ever WWE Evolve Champion.
01:47I'm a G like Ali.
01:57I'm in a Ali while I'm in college.
01:59And I'm in my body.
02:00I don't think quicker than women are running.
02:02I live on my bed like Harry.
02:03Where are my Batman carrying on?
02:05Ain't nobody even know it's full.
02:06No.
02:07Keanu Keeji, I'm a bro.
02:09Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to WWE Evolve on Tubi.
02:18It's Wednesday night.
02:20That means it's me, Peter Rosenberg.
02:22My partner, Robert Stone.
02:24And a lot of action for you tonight.
02:28Thanks.
02:38Ladies and gentlemen.
02:40Please welcome the Vanity Project.
02:43And your first WWE Evolve Champion.
02:48Jackson Drake.
02:51The champion's here.
02:53Oh, come on, Peter.
02:55How jealous are you that you didn't get to go to this after party?
02:58Because it was legendary.
03:00I'm talking champagne unlimited trip cocktail.
03:03What a night it was.
03:04It wasn't just one night.
03:05It was two nights.
03:06It was three nights.
03:07The thing never ended.
03:08I swear.
03:09How happy are you for them to grace us with our presence right now?
03:13I mean, come on.
03:14Ricky smokes as an idiot.
03:16Adam, you're speechless, aren't you?
03:18You're speechless.
03:19You got nothing to say.
03:20You're appreciating this, aren't you?
03:22Look at the champ.
03:23Look at the champ.
03:24Look at the champ.
03:26Up your hands, Peter.
03:28Party's here.
03:29Hey.
03:30You know, the Vanity Project, we're not the type to say that we told you so.
03:38But we told you so.
03:41Hot nose, kid.
03:42Hot nose.
03:43From the day the Vanity Project first came together, we said that we were going to run Evolve.
03:49That we were going to control Evolve.
03:52And now take a look around.
03:54That's exactly what's happening.
03:56Hundo Smokes.
03:57Hundo Smokes.
03:58Hey.
03:59Look at everyone.
04:00Look at yourselves.
04:01Everyone.
04:02Everyone.
04:03Look at yourselves right now.
04:04We are Heat Wave main eventers.
04:05We're Halloween Havoc main eventers.
04:07And, uh, Smokes, I don't think they're ready for this.
04:10Zeta, you think they're ready?
04:11No.
04:12Big man, they ready?
04:13Jackson, they're not ready.
04:14Jackson, we didn't play with them, and we're still here now.
04:17We are.
04:18We are.
04:20We're good, we're good, we don't care.
04:21We don't care, we don't care, we don't care.
04:24We don't care, we don't care, we don't care, we don't care.
04:27We don't care.
04:28We don't care, we don't care, we don't care, we don't care, we don't care.
04:31We don't care.
04:33I'm gonna need all of you guys to stop drooling.
04:35Pick your jaws up and open your ears because this is the new Men's of All Champion.
04:41Buddy Rogers was the first WWE Champion, Finn Balor was the first Universal Champion,
04:56Seth Rollins was the first NXT and World Champion.
05:02And now I add my name to that list, Jackson Drake is the first ever WWE Evolve Men's Champion,
05:10and guess what? You can boo all you want to, but you can't swipe left on the history books.
05:19This is just the first step with draping the Vanity Project in gold.
05:25Yeah, so here's the deal. We have the best man in Evolve right here.
05:29We have the best woman in Evolve right here. We have the best tag team in the world, swipe right right here.
05:35And the thing is, when you perform like as good as we do, better than the whole Evolve roster,
05:41when you look as good as we do, it's honestly like, it's not even really bragging, it's not even being like totally extra.
05:50There's actually a name for it. Jackson, tell them.
05:53The Vanity Project.
05:55Listen, I cannot deny it. Jackson Drake, your first Evolve Champion.
06:07Just enjoy it, Peter, because this is the future of Evolve.
06:11And now let's go from our Evolve Champion to a man who is that close to becoming champion,
06:17Lince Dorado.
06:24Vanity Project.
06:25You young cashlers don't know when to shut that big ol' hole in your face.
06:29It's okay. Evolve's favorite luchador, Lince Dorado, is going to be the one to shut it for all of us here at Evolve.
06:39You see, I'm a smart cat. I understand that there's only one of me, and even though I have nine lives,
06:44I know it's not enough to take all three of you down.
06:47So it got me thinking, I'm going to need two of my best friends, two hermanos, two amigos to handle this situation called Vanity Project.
07:02Are you ready for this fool man's life?
07:04Come on man, who kind of question is that? Of course I am.
07:06See look, all last week I have been hearing that Cappuccino Jones is the most exciting WWE ID talent that we have around here.
07:14See, he's a great high flyer, has a true hunger to be great in the game.
07:20Actually, I was hearing that they were saying he's the next Wesley.
07:22Oh, hell no! I'm shutting all of that noise down tonight.
07:27See, Cap, you and everybody else is about to see that the original is always better than the sequel.
07:37Strong words from Wesley, but now we turn our attention to newcomer Troy Yearwood.
07:43A few weeks back, he stood up for our PM's Phoebe Turner, and now he gets to back up those words
07:48as he goes up against the real-life action figure, Ian Scott, tonight on WWE Evolve.
07:58The first lady of the Vanity Project, Zeta Steele, in the ring
08:02as we get ready for tag-team action in the women's division.
08:07The key to lions from NXT is back on Evolve, and Robert Stone tonight.
08:12She has a tag team partner in Zeta Steele.
08:17The key to lions from NXT is back on Evolve, and Robert Stone tonight, she has a tag team partner in Zeta Steele.
08:25The key to lions from NXT is back on Evolve, and Robert Stone tonight, she has a tag team partner in Zeta Steele.
08:38Blowing, magnetic, big cat, the lioness, rawr, because she is here.
08:45The key to lions and Zeta Steele in action next on Evolve.
08:54On June 28th.
09:06From Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
09:12Champions.
09:15Live.
09:19Here.
09:23WWE Night of Champions.
09:25For the first time ever in Kingdom Arena.
09:27Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
09:29Tickets on sale now on WeBook.
09:37The pot is hot and it's on tonight.
09:39Sir.
09:40Ain't no decaf in my DNA.
09:41I mean, like, man, I'm highly caffeinated.
09:43I'm highly motivated, because tonight, opportunity is knocking, and I'm not about to let the cup get cold.
09:49Wesley's a bonafide superstar.
09:52He's a pillar of NXT.
09:54But he's also gotten a little too comfortable.
09:56You know what I mean?
09:58He's also forgotten what it's like to be young and thirsty.
10:01That part.
10:02The worst part of all, he's sleeping on Cappuccino Jones, and that's a dangerous thing to do.
10:08So get ready, Wes, because tonight, a fresh brew is on.
10:13You got this.
10:14Let's go.
10:15Welcome back to WWE Evolve on Tubi.
10:19Peter Rosenberg, Robert Stone, as we get ready for women's tag action.
10:23Nikita Lyons and Zeta Steele with major competition tonight on Evolve.
10:32Your opening contest scheduled for one fall is a tag team match making their way to the ring.
10:37The team of Mason Holiday and Layla Diggs.
10:44Peter, these are two hard workers at the WWE Performance Center.
10:48They get better with every practice, every gym session, every match, every rep, every performance.
10:54And they are here right now.
10:56Their first time teaming together.
10:58And look at that dance.
10:59I'm feeling very, uh, salt and pepper shoot right now.
11:03I don't know about you.
11:04Shoot, shoot, but do.
11:09I really, really need you to not do that again.
11:13Shoot.
11:16I will say I like the choreography.
11:18Something different there as we see Layla and Mason together for the first time.
11:21Two great athletes with their own decorated history before they made it to Evolve.
11:27Well, there's not a lot of women's tag teams here in Evolve.
11:30There's not a lot of friendships here in Evolve.
11:32So it's not a bad idea to have someone to watch your back.
11:35So Layla and Mason kind of working together now, forming a team.
11:39Not a bad plan, but you know, it's going to be hard to get a win over anyone when the real deal Zeta Steele is involved.
11:45Pinfall early.
11:47Layla trying to go for a quick pin on Zeta Steele.
11:50And to that point, Rob, it seems like Zeta Steele and Nikita Lyons finding a little bit of a camaraderie.
11:56Yeah, you know, it is what it is.
11:57It's not. Oh, it's not a bad plan to have someone to watch your back.
12:00Oh, that's how it goes.
12:01Zeta is not the only one with disrespect.
12:03Layla giving some right back and Mason Holiday tagging in.
12:07Let's see if these two are as coordinated as the looks they have on tonight.
12:14And the dance would suggest that they have it in the ring.
12:17Well, Mason's got that swag.
12:18You can tell she's very confident.
12:20All right.
12:21She wants to inspire young athletes.
12:23And I don't know if that right there did it.
12:26Well, she's going to get a taste of Big Cat Kita early on here.
12:32Again, that's almost as bad as the Shupadoop.
12:34Oh, look at this.
12:35Look at some dance moves of her own.
12:37Man, how high does Nikita's leg go on that kick?
12:41Very educated hands and feet.
12:45That's about as far as your education went at Kane University, right?
12:48Yeah, yeah.
12:49Hands and feet.
12:50I was never a karate guy, but I respect it.
12:52And I respect what Nikita can do with it in this ring.
12:55She could use it to her advantage.
12:56And I'll say this.
12:57Ever since coming to Evolve, I feel like she's been better than ever.
13:02Yeah, she certainly has a battery in her back.
13:04And the power tag was made.
13:06And Mason Holliday in her arms, at least for a moment.
13:11Some creative offense there from Layla Diggs and a cover.
13:14A kick out on two for Nikita Lyons.
13:16Got a two count early on.
13:17Not too bad for Layla.
13:21Is there anyone you can compare Nikita Lyons to throughout history?
13:25I mean, she is her own person.
13:27What she brings to the squared circle is something very different.
13:30And that's what makes her so dangerous.
13:32Zeta.
13:33A big kick to the face and chest there.
13:36And I gotta say, I mean, and this isn't just because I love Vanity Project, but Zeta's doing her thing.
13:42I mean, look how great she is.
13:43She really is.
13:44Well, hold on for a second.
13:46There's a high bar for Zeta Steel.
13:48She's the first ever WWE ID signee.
13:51Yeah, I think she's lived up to it.
13:53I mean, she didn't find herself in the women's Fatal Hero.
13:56Power slam there from Layla Diggs.
13:58Okay.
13:59And now another pinfall.
14:01And a two count before Zeta Steel kicks out.
14:03I would actually push back.
14:04That as great as Zeta Steel is, so far she has not met the hype of the first ever signee for the ID program.
14:11How dare you?
14:12She talks a lot, but she can back it up, Peter.
14:14Well, that needs to add up to W's.
14:17And she's taken down there by Layla and Mason with a little bit of theatrics and a double elbow.
14:23Going back to Zeta here.
14:24Did she, wait, wait.
14:25In fall.
14:26Did she not help?
14:27Did Zeta Steel not help Lee Jackson to winning the WWE Evolve championship?
14:32Sure, she played a role in that.
14:34Yeah, so there you go.
14:35So then I'm right.
14:36But her goal is winning a championship herself in Evolve.
14:40She doesn't care about herself.
14:41She cares about others.
14:42Okay?
14:43That is really, that is precious that you would describe Zeta Steel that way.
14:47I'm just being honest.
14:48I'm just being honest.
14:49But there's Nikita Lyons providing a distraction.
14:52Zeta Steel taking advantage.
14:54That's why these two get along, I think.
14:56Go, Zeta.
14:57Look, teamwork makes the dream work.
14:58These two are working well together.
15:00Oh, and now Mason Holliday has found herself in a bad way and stuck with Big Cat Kida.
15:06Not where you want to be.
15:08I'm telling you, ever since coming to Revolve, Nikita is, she's more confident.
15:12She's more focused.
15:13Look at her, just unleashed in the corner.
15:15More ferocious too.
15:16Those are dangerous blows.
15:18Repeated shoulder blocks.
15:20And now she's going to pick up Mason and ragdoll her to the other corner.
15:25That's an interesting tag.
15:27Is that, are you able to do that?
15:29I suppose so.
15:30I was a tag team wrestler.
15:31I don't remember ever tagging my partner like that.
15:34And now Zeta in control.
15:36And Mason Holliday desperate to get to Layla Diggs instead of cover.
15:39And Zeta Steel will get a two count.
15:41And I'll tell you right now, if they cut the ring off properly, which it seems that they are, Layla is a long ways away.
15:49Okay.
15:50Her hand is very far away from Mason.
15:51That tag looks closer than it is.
15:53Well, she is currently trying to fight off Mason Holliday and keep control of this match for her team.
15:59Roll up.
16:00One, two.
16:01And Zeta Steel kicks out on two.
16:04And goes right back to work on Mason Holliday.
16:06Very smart.
16:07I'll give her that.
16:08ZDT!
16:10ZDT!
16:11The ZDT from Zeta and a pinfall.
16:13I'll give her this.
16:14She is a smart competitor in the ring.
16:16Of course she is.
16:17She's feisty.
16:18She talks a lot, but she knows what she's talking about.
16:21You know, I'm to the point where I think she should have her own talk show.
16:24Getting zesty with Zeta.
16:25You're naming talk shows for her?
16:27I'm just saying, you know who her first guest should be?
16:29Who's that?
16:30Herself.
16:31I just want to hear her talk.
16:32That is, again, really, really special as Nikita gets the tag.
16:36And it feels like Mason Holliday has been in this match forever.
16:39The last thing you want to do if you're Nikita or Zeta is facilitate a pin because Mason Holliday has been stuck.
16:46Nothing Layla Diggs can do on the outside.
16:50I'm telling you, Nikita has always been aggressive.
16:53But just look at her.
16:54Look at the way she just took that hold.
16:56And now she's using her whole body on the hold.
16:58This is a new Nikita.
17:04Whatever she's doing right now, it seems to be working.
17:07It's sort of like a modified chin lock.
17:10But Mason Holliday is still kicking and trying to get to her partner, Layla Diggs.
17:15Well, it is effective.
17:16Nikita multimedia knows what she's doing right now.
17:21Nikita really is a unique talent here in Evolve.
17:24We're lucky to have her from NXT.
17:26And look at the power with those right hands.
17:29Ain't gonna be that easy.
17:32Could this be the break Mason Holliday has been looking for?
17:36Zeta got the tag though.
17:37And very smartly, presence of mind by Steele.
17:42Oh, no, wait.
17:43Layla's in.
17:44Mason Holliday got a moment and she made the tag.
17:47And with a head of steam, here comes Layla Diggs.
17:50Layla Diggs is on fire, man.
17:52Look at that side kick, Shayta Booker T.
17:54And a kick to the gut.
17:56Will she go for a scissor kick as well?
17:58Woo.
17:59He does.
18:00Wow.
18:01Okay, see?
18:02That was great.
18:03What a kick.
18:04That was spectacular.
18:05Pick a side stone.
18:07It's not side.
18:08I respect great athletes.
18:10Ooh.
18:11And that cartwheel into a shoulder block.
18:13Layla Diggs showing a lot here.
18:15Double underhook throw.
18:16Can she get the cover?
18:19She gets the cover.
18:20Two.
18:22And Zeta Steele kicking out very close.
18:25All of a sudden, the tables have turned.
18:29Layla Diggs and Mason Holliday in control now.
18:36That was cool.
18:38Double team.
18:40The splash.
18:41And a pin.
18:42Two.
18:43Nikita Lyons having none of that.
18:45Nikita says no.
18:48But Layla Diggs finding a way to knock Big Cat off her feet.
18:53Wait.
18:54Wait a minute.
18:56Chantel Monroe, the SSD is here.
19:00Wait, then a pinfall.
19:03The distraction almost leading to a pin of Mason Holliday by Zeta Steele.
19:07What is Chantel Monroe doing here?
19:10I don't know, but I'm never upset to see the show stop a diva.
19:14Roll up.
19:15That kick to the head did it.
19:16And that's three.
19:17Here are your winners, Nikita Lyons and Zeta Steele.
19:28Not exactly sure what Chantel Monroe is doing.
19:33The reflection of perfection's presence felt.
19:36And Nikita Lyons and Zeta Steele.
19:42New friends.
19:44New tag team.
19:46But more importantly, winners.
19:48Alright, let's have a look back now.
19:50From the jump, it was all Nikita Lyons and Zeta Steele.
19:54As they displayed incredible chemistry for first time teammates.
19:58Mason Holliday and Layla Diggs seem to turn the tide.
20:00But then, out of nowhere, an appearance by Chantel Monroe really changed the direction and allowed Zeta Steele the quick roll up victory.
20:12Congratulations Nikita Lyons and Zeta Steele.
20:16They could be a force to be reckoned with.
20:19And speaking of a force to be reckoned with, that is exactly what Troy Yearwood wants to be in Evolve.
20:26Let's take a look.
20:27My name is Troy Yearwood from Chesapeake, Virginia.
20:32And I am the best athlete you will ever see.
20:36For fun, I like to lift weights, read books, write some poems and some songs for the ladies on occasion.
20:44Do you have a poem handy that you can give us?
20:47Roses are red and violets are blue.
20:53After I take over Evolve, I'm coming for NXT too.
20:58By the numbers, I am the most explosive athlete that has ever walked into the performance center.
21:04My favorite lift of all time is picking up whoever I'm in the ring with and dropping them on their back.
21:12When I come off the road running and I put 250 pounds of pure steel on my opponents, they have no choice but to stay down.
21:19Now, the fans can expect to say, ooh, ah, because I promise you, you have never seen anything like me.
21:27This is a new chapter in my career, and that means I'm going to evolve in every way.
21:35Say goodbye to Troy Yearwood and say hello to Jamar Hampton.
21:40The evolution of Troy Yearwood taking place before our very eyes.
21:46The newly minted Jamar Hampton really is something special, and he looks poised and ready to turn WWE Evolve on its head.
21:55We see him debut against It's God next.
22:00What's up WWE Universe?
22:02Guess what?
22:03SummerSlam, MetLife, two nights, and I will finally be hopeful.
22:08And nobody better try me.
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22:28We're gonna turn up!
22:29Hey, Nettie. I've been looking for you.
22:30Oh, hey, Callie.
22:31I didn't need your help out there last week.
22:32Um, actually, you did. You really needed my help.
22:37I don't need your help? That's why I'm the first ever Evolve Women's Champion.
22:42Okay, the first lesson that you need to take as champ is that you need to learn how to swallow your pride a little bit.
22:48Because next week, Callie, you and I have a match against Nikita and Zeta. So you better be ready, champ.
23:26We're scheduled for one fall.
23:28Introducing first, from Chesapeake, Virginia, weighing 240 pounds, Jamar Hampton.
23:38All right, talk to me, Robert Stone.
23:40What can you tell me about young Jamar Hampton, besides the fact that he looks like a million bucks?
23:44Yeah, an avid reader. Loves poetry, writing, and cooking.
23:47But look at the guy. He's gentle.
23:49But I'm telling you, he does have a B-side to him, Peter.
23:53I gotta tell you, I can't imagine having that physique.
23:59And you said reading poetry?
24:01So there's a ladies' man is what you're telling me.
24:08And his opponent, from Mount Olympus, it's GALL!
24:24All right, I know a lot of people think the guy's annoying, Peter. I get it. You probably do.
24:29But look at him. He's a real-life action figure.
24:31All right, he's tan jacked and ready to attack.
24:34Keep it lean, keep it tight. Abs blazing through the night.
24:37I mean, do you feel it?
24:39I do.
24:40It's not that I think he's annoying.
24:42It's that I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, as a fact that he's annoying.
24:46Mid-condition, no competition!
24:48He's high up on the stud-o-meter, bro!
24:50Where are you on the stud-o-meter?
24:52I've never measured myself on it, but here's the thing.
24:55Can you really call yourself the real-life action figure when you're standing across the ring from Jamar Hampton?
25:01Look, now that we have an involved championship, look at those traps.
25:04Those delts, they need belts. That's all I'm saying.
25:07They do!
25:09We'll see.
25:10It's Scal, of course, was not in the fatal four-way for the men's championship.
25:15Now, Jamar Hampton...
25:16Which was a travesty, by the way.
25:18I slept fine afterwards.
25:20And we will see how It's Scal fares.
25:22I don't think he has a W yet on his Evolve resume, Rob, does he?
25:26Yeah, but he has a lot of power. Look at this.
25:27And this is power versus power, and this is what I'm talking about.
25:29A lot of people look at It's Scal, they hear his catch phrases, and they don't take him seriously.
25:34But I'm telling you, and you will see it, he knows what he's doing in that ring.
25:38He could go in that ring. Don't forget these words.
25:40They will haunt you during this match, I promise you.
25:43Well, I certainly don't want to be haunted by It's Scal at any point in my life.
25:48Oh, Rob, you are... you are a nightmare.
25:53Well, look, right now we're going to see who's more powerful.
25:55We're going to see who's stronger, because it's an old-school test of strength.
25:59And who won?
26:00It's not over yet.
26:02Really?
26:03You think that this is still a battle in the test of strength?
26:06Look, he's using ring awareness.
26:08He's getting to the ropes.
26:09I think Jamar Hampton is using It's Scal as a ragdoll.
26:11That's what I think.
26:12But It's Scal is trying to stomp the feet, and effectively does so to Hampton.
26:17And look, and remember, this is Jamar's Evolve debut.
26:20He doesn't want to get shown up.
26:22He needs to show up and show out!
26:23And he did right there with that huge shoulder tackle.
26:26Jamar Hampton, from a physical standpoint, who does he remind you of?
26:30Me.
26:31Listen, I'm not going to sit here and lie to you.
26:34You are in great shape, but he's twice your size.
26:36Look at that!
26:37Look at these!
26:38I mean, come on!
26:39See, this is why people have a distaste for It's Scal.
26:41This is the WWE.
26:42This is money right here.
26:44I'm buying a shirt with that on.
26:46That's a big slam from Jamar Hampton to It's Scal.
26:50And a good old-fashioned takedown just threw It's Scal down.
26:53And now push-ups on his back.
26:54Oh, come on!
26:55Wait, wait.
26:56That's a little uncalled for.
26:58Okay.
26:59You know, I mean...
27:00So what's good for the goose is not good for the gander in this case.
27:02I'm just saying.
27:03I'm just saying.
27:04It's Scal getting a taste of his own medicine.
27:06As young Jamar Hampton trying to make an impressive showing in his Evolve debut.
27:11And so far, he's doing just that.
27:13Whoa!
27:14Okay, that was a...
27:15Wait.
27:16Pinfall.
27:17Two.
27:18Admit it.
27:19He got up there on that dropkick.
27:20That was a very Kofi Kingston-ish dropkick.
27:23But I mean, he's kind of showing off.
27:25Just, I mean, to be honest.
27:27TBH.
27:28Okay.
27:30Look at the power there.
27:33Taking his time.
27:34Holding It's Scal high.
27:35But hold on.
27:36It's Scal comes out of the suplex.
27:37Oh!
27:38And that's just disrespectful.
27:39What do you think of that, Robert?
27:40I mean, that was a nice counter.
27:41And now he's showing him who's boss.
27:42That's what I think of that.
27:43All right.
27:44I think he made a big mistake.
27:45And obviously, It's Scal does too.
27:47Oh!
27:48But some...
27:49Yeah, did he make a mistake?
27:50I think Jamar just made a mistake.
27:52Look who's in control now.
27:53It's It's Scal, baby.
27:54And he's going right after his leg.
27:56Very crafty work.
27:58If not underhanded from It's Scal.
28:00This is what I'm talking about.
28:02Taking care of business.
28:04This is how you properly show off.
28:06Well, you got to do whatever you got to do.
28:09If you're It's Scal looking for a W here on WWE Evolve.
28:12Well, I'll tell you this.
28:14Straight from LFG.
28:15His coach, Jamar's coach on that show was Mickie James.
28:18And she's watching right now.
28:19And I don't know how happy she is about this.
28:21Now that we have a men's champion here on Evolve,
28:24in every match, you think that's what everyone's thinking about?
28:26How do I get in that title picture?
28:27I mean, how do you not?
28:28Why do you...
28:29Wait, wait.
28:30Pinfall for It's Gal.
28:31Two!
28:33Why do you get into this industry?
28:35Because you want to win championships.
28:36The more championships you have, the bigger star you are.
28:38The bigger star you are, the more money you make.
28:40That's how it works, Peter.
28:42Oh, I love it.
28:44There we go.
28:45The choke push-up pin.
28:47I don't know if I've seen that before.
28:51And the double leg drop there from It's Gal.
28:55Pinfall.
28:56One, two.
28:57Did I or did I not say that those words were going to haunt you?
29:00Look at him.
29:01He knows what he's doing.
29:02It's Gal knows what he's doing in the ring.
29:04He is aggressive.
29:05Okay?
29:06He is working on this man's leg, Peter.
29:08You also downplayed showing off and he just did a choke pin.
29:12A tomato, tomato.
29:14God, you just try to use my words and spit them around.
29:16Oof!
29:17Now that's impressive.
29:18That spinning European uppercut for It's Gal.
29:21What's he doing here?
29:23Oof!
29:24Going to work now on the left leg of Jamar Hampton.
29:29Another cover for It's Gal.
29:31I think you're going to want to use a little more if you're trying to keep Jamar Hampton down.
29:35That's a strong bet.
29:36I am telling you though, he is in a bad place right now.
29:38His limb is hurting him.
29:39His leg is hurting him.
29:40I don't know if he can stand up right now, Peter.
29:42So you like this strategy from It's Gal?
29:44I mean, how do you not?
29:45How do you not?
29:46He is Jamar hurting in the middle of the ring right where he should want him.
29:51He's got nowhere to go right now.
29:53We could be looking at the end of this match.
29:55Now, do you think Jamar Hampton has the experience and the know-how to get out of a situation this dire?
30:02Your modern day Casanova is in the middle of the mat right now getting hurt.
30:06Okay?
30:07But look at the strength.
30:08Look at the strength from that man.
30:09What are those, deltoids or lactoids or altoids?
30:13As he sends its gal to the corner and follows it with some lefts and rights.
30:18Yeah, but can he stand up on both feet?
30:20I don't think so.
30:21He could not.
30:22Yeah, he is struggling now.
30:24His base has been compromised.
30:27But wait a second.
30:29Is that one leg worth of power?
30:32One leg and into a suplex.
30:34And as you can see, Hampton in clear pain.
30:37That left thigh, but he's fighting through it.
30:40Yeah, but he's here.
30:41Where do you go from here?
30:42If you can't stand, where do you go?
30:45We are going to learn a lot about Jamar Hampton in this next couple of minutes.
30:50Right hand takes down.
30:52It's got another big suplex there.
30:56I mean, how effective could these moves be from only one leg?
31:00Let's be real.
31:01Well, you've seen it.
31:02You're seeing it firsthand.
31:03Look at this guy.
31:05Fighting through the pain.
31:07Very impressed with this kid.
31:09Well, I guess these guys didn't come to just pose.
31:11They came to prove whose pump speaks louder.
31:13Oh, wait, wait.
31:14He can't get it up now.
31:15He doesn't have enough strength, and he doesn't.
31:16Wait a minute.
31:17Pinfall.
31:18It's Gal getting a cover and a two count.
31:21Yeah, maybe.
31:22Oh.
31:23Maybe Jamar Hampton going just a little bit too far.
31:25Attempting to...
31:27That fireman's carry of It's Gal might have been just beyond.
31:31Look.
31:32It's Gal knows what he's doing.
31:35Does he?
31:36And I spoke too soon.
31:38Off one leg.
31:39Oh, my God.
31:40Cover.
31:41Two.
31:42Three.
31:45Here's your winner, Jamar Hampton.
31:51It's Gal was slammed so hard, he may have thought he woke up from a dream in which he was Robbie E in TNA.
31:59I swear.
32:00Listen, I like It's Gal a lot, but it's going to take a lot more than a dream to pull off being the superstar that was Robbie E.
32:06Let's take a look at what happened here.
32:09Before the match, It's Gal talking the talk and backing it up there with a double leg drop, which is pretty impressive.
32:16But in the end, the debuting Jamar Hampton, he was the one who backed it all up.
32:22Fighting through the pain and delivering one move after another off of one leg and scoring the victory.
32:30Big things from this youngster, Jamar Hampton, and that's what Evolve is all about.
32:35And on that note, let's toss it to Chewy Martinez, who sat down earlier today with another upstart WWE Evolve talent.
32:44Evolve fam, how you doing? Chewy Martinez.
32:47And I'm here hanging out with my brother, Marcus Mathers, one of the stars of WWE ID.
32:53And now making that jump. What can we expect from you at Evolve, brother?
32:57Ever since Evolve was announced, I wanted to be a part of it right away.
33:00People have called me a chameleon. I can adapt to any style. It doesn't matter.
33:04I've been against bigger guys my entire life. Marcus Mathers keeps fighting and he does not give up.
33:10How has WWE ID kind of prepared you?
33:13It's the start of the dream. Step number one.
33:16I made sure to do everything in my power to get as many matches as possible, as many training sessions as possible, because I want this.
33:23Pro wrestling is all I've ever known. Now I'm doing it. I see my dream of main eventing WrestleMania.
33:30I'm gonna make sure Marcus Mathers does it.
33:33I believe you, brother.
33:36Marcus Mathers, he's coming after all of y'all.
33:41Marcus Mathers definitely has some big aspirations for his future and a fellow ID prospect.
33:47Captain Gino Jones has a mighty task ahead of him as he looks to step up to former NXT North American Champion Wesley.
33:54That is next on Evolve.
34:00An absolutely incredible scene.
34:13This is what World Wrestling Entertainment is all about.
34:19WWE Clash in Paris, Sunday, August 31st.
34:23Tickets on sale now.
34:30You wanna know what's in this backpack?
34:33It's everything I need to survive.
34:35Not just in this business, but in life.
34:39I've went from sleeping on sidewalks to stepping foot in arenas.
34:43Chasing a name, chasing a shot.
34:46WWE superstars, they travel on these luxury buses.
34:50Me?
34:51I live on the bus.
34:53Greyhound to greyhound.
34:55City to city.
34:59I even hear other indie wrestlers talking about splitting a hotel room.
35:03And I can't even tell you when it is the last time I had one.
35:05Do you know what it's like going into a fast food restaurant and ordering the cheapest thing on the menu just so you can use the restroom and freshen up a little bit?
35:16Or what it's like sneaking in behind someone at the gym so you can take an adequate shower?
35:22It's okay, though.
35:23I keep moving.
35:24I keep fighting.
35:25Because it's all part of my journey.
35:28I know one day I'll make it.
35:31And everything I need is right here in this backpack.
35:41Certainly a lot of bashing from Jordan Oasis as he looks to make his mark here in the couple weeks on Evolve.
35:46Now, speaking of superstars who have made an impact, the boat is here and she is teaming up with our new women's champion, Callie Armstrong, to take on the blooming pair of Lioness Nikita Lions and the real deal Zeta Steel.
36:00That's next week on WWE Evolve.
36:03Callie Armstrong and Natalia, that is a dream team if I ever saw one, but I don't know, Peter, something tells me that those two may not see eye to eye.
36:16It is time for our main event, Robert Stone.
36:28Cappuccino Jones is here to test himself, to prove himself, to show that one day he can get to where his opponent has gotten.
36:38The question is, can he do that?
36:40I have to tell you, he showed me a lot last week with just the, the, the, the gall, the audacity, the way he stepped to Wesley.
36:49The question is now, can he match that intensity with a performance in the ring of that level?
36:55Jack Cartwheel, of course, out there with his man Cappuccino Jones.
36:57Cappuccino Jones.
37:06And there he is.
37:10The former Dusty Cup winner.
37:12Tag champion.
37:14NXT North American champion.
37:17The great Wesley is here on Evolve.
37:2114 year veteran and professional wrestling locker room leader.
37:28I'm telling you someone that other wrestlers look up to.
37:31They go to, and they have questions when they need advice.
37:34And he's got TNT by his side.
37:36The three of them true WWE superstars.
37:41Those three men collectively known as the high rise are looking to reach new heights on NXT and here on Evolve.
37:54The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is your main event.
38:20Introducing first from Coffeyville, Kansas, weighing 187 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Jack Cartwheel, Cappuccino Jones.
38:37And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Tyreek Igway and Tyson DuPont.
38:52From Dayton, Ohio, weighing 178 pounds, Wesley.
39:00A very confident Cappuccino Jones and Wesley.
39:17Our main event on Evolve.
39:19Rob, I gotta ask you.
39:20What would a win against Wesley mean for Cappuccino Jones?
39:24I mean, look, it wouldn't just be career changing.
39:28Okay, it would be life changing.
39:29Just think of it.
39:30Think of the headline.
39:31A WWE ID talent beating an NXT superstar.
39:35Not just any superstar.
39:36Someone to the level of a Wesley.
39:38Okay, the guy is a star.
39:40It would change Cappuccino Jones' life.
39:42And I gotta say, I will admit this.
39:44Looking in Cappuccino Jones' eyes during these intros, unbelievable.
39:49The focus he has, I've never seen that in him before.
39:52Tell me this, Robert.
39:56When you first got to TNA, what were the butterflies like?
39:59If you get to the building, you find out you have a match with a Kurt Angle, a Jeff Hardy.
40:03What were the butterflies like for you in a situation like that?
40:07What you have to do is you have to separate being a fan and being in the same locker room.
40:12You have to not be in awe of them, not be scared of them, nervous around them.
40:16You gotta take it to them.
40:17You gotta treat them like an equal.
40:18And I gotta say, Cappuccino, he's doing that.
40:20If he's looking up to Wesley, or if he's starstruck by him, then you know, it might not help him in this match.
40:26And on the other side of things, if you're Wesley, you don't want to be a stepping stone for Cappuccino Jones.
40:31Cappuccino Jones, he's still a rookie.
40:33Cappuccino Jones is still a rookie, he's learning the game.
40:38Wesley, he's mastered it, okay?
40:40He's mastered this game of pro wrestling, this game of NXT, okay?
40:45He knows what he's doing.
40:48Cappuccino Jones, an innovator on offense, he's showing that early on to Wesley,
40:52who may be a little surprised at what he sees from this ID talent.
40:56Well, I see a lot of a young Wesley in Cappuccino Jones, and I think that's what this match really is.
41:02It's just Wesley is at a point now where he knows the industry a lot better than Cappuccino,
41:07and all he's doing, he's trying to lend a hand and teach it to him.
41:09That's one way of looking at it, but do you remember what Wesley said last week?
41:14He is officially the gatekeeper of Evolve.
41:17So he basically laid the gauntlet down.
41:20If you want to make it to NXT, you gotta go through me.
41:23He's a locker room leader.
41:24He's just trying to help, and that dropkick didn't help him at all.
41:27I will say, right now, Wesley is seeing stars.
41:29You can hear the WWE Universe feeling caffeinated tonight.
41:36Oh, Peter, come on.
41:38Oh, come on, Stone. Don't be such a cold brew.
41:41Dude, stop it.
41:46Cappuccino flying and taking out Wesley.
41:50Cappuccino's looking to shock the world.
41:54This match continues next on Evolve.
41:59This October, John Cena lands in Perth for a full-scale WWE Takeover.
42:08It all starts with SmackDown, ends with Raw, and in the center of it all,
42:16Cena takes the spotlight for one of WWE's most massive nights.
42:22WWE Crown Jewel in Perth.
42:25Three nights, one epic weekend.
42:28All at RAC Arena.
42:31WWE Takeover, Perth, this October.
42:35Scan the code. Don't miss it.
42:37Welcome back to our main event on WWE Evolve.
42:46Peter Rosenberg, Robert Stone, ringside for the Performance Center in Orlando.
42:51NXT superstar, Wes Lee, has regained control of this matchup.
42:56Well, Cappuccino's full of potential, but Wes Lee is full of wisdom.
43:00Okay, it was only a matter of time until he took over.
43:03Now he's going to do what he does.
43:05Well, he took you to break.
43:06You saw Cappuccino Jones flying as he can do.
43:11But while we were in break, Wes Lee finding a way to gain the upper hand again.
43:16As you pointed out, a crafty veteran.
43:18I mean, look at this.
43:19Look at this from Wes's perspective, all right?
43:21Do you think everything he's built, the name that he's built,
43:24he's going to let some punk kid walk in here and ruin his name?
43:27Do you think that's going to happen?
43:29It's a great point, and that's why I admire him being here.
43:32Because wouldn't you agree it's a big risk for Wes Lee if he loses this match?
43:36What does he say when he goes back to that NXT locker room?
43:39Yeah, but you know what?
43:40When he wins this match, he gets a smile out of it.
43:42Because that's what greats do.
43:44They're not scared of opponents.
43:46He's not scared of this.
43:48He already knows what the outcome is going to be.
43:50But you don't want to take an opponent for granted, do you?
43:52Because Cappuccino Jones is very talented.
43:54Look, his boys TNT are outside.
43:56You think he's going to lose with them out there cheering him on in front of them?
43:59Come on.
44:01All right, so you've already decided here.
44:03So I guess you might as well not even watch the match.
44:05I guess this unit of Wes, Tyson, Tyreek, the high rise, as long as they stick together,
44:11you're putting all your money on them and that's that.
44:15How are you not, Peter?
44:17Well, I for one think that Cappuccino Jones is going to continue to give Wes a run for his money here.
44:22There is a reason WWE spotted him with the ID program and knew that he was one to watch.
44:28And I agree with that.
44:30And I agree with that.
44:31But, you know, the predicament he's in right now, he, you know, he has a lot of potential.
44:35And maybe that will come to fruition in, I don't know, 10 or 15 years.
44:39But I don't see that happening anytime soon after right now the display that Wesley is putting on.
44:44Because he has completely taken over the trajectory of this match.
44:49Certainly a contrast in the corners of these men.
44:52You see TNT at ringside for Wesley.
44:55Two giants.
44:56And Jack Cartwheel, one of the smaller men in our locker room, backing up Cappuccino Jones.
45:04Just look at TNT and look at Jack.
45:06In the ring, the man can fly.
45:11And now Cappuccino Jones trying to get himself back in this match.
45:15And just as soon as he started making progress, he gets caught.
45:21Pinfall.
45:22Two.
45:24Can I tell you what though?
45:25Is it me or does Wesley look a little bit like laissez-faire about this whole thing?
45:30Is that French?
45:31I don't, I only, I don't.
45:32He doesn't look fully dialed into me in this moment.
45:35It looks to me like he's almost taking Cappuccino Jones for granted.
45:38Well, I think he is a bit.
45:39I think he is a bit.
45:40And why wouldn't he?
45:41I mean, think of a major league baseball player playing a minor league baseball player.
45:44You know what I mean?
45:45Sure, anything can happen.
45:47Name, name a current baseball player.
45:49Frank Thomas.
45:51Wesley is doing his thing.
45:57Frank Thomas is only in Viagra commercials.
45:59Cappuccino Jones has nowhere to go right now.
46:02Wesley is fully in control, Peter.
46:05He certainly is dragging Cappuccino Jones up to his feet.
46:09But I'm telling you, I wouldn't take this for granted if I'm Wesley.
46:12You gotta put this thing away.
46:15Wait a minute.
46:16There you go.
46:17Backside pin.
46:18Two.
46:20And all of a sudden, Cappuccino finds some life.
46:22Another quick roll up for a two count.
46:25A kick now from Cappuccino Jones.
46:30That just made Wesley mad.
46:32Well, all of a sudden, it seems like your guy Wesley shouldn't have been taking Cappuccino Jones for granted.
46:38Well, let's see if he can capitalize on that and continue the offense.
46:42That's the thing.
46:43He's taking a long time here.
46:44Still nursing some of the pain from earlier in this match.
46:48But he's connecting now.
46:49I mean, he is feeling it.
46:53Well, looking for the slam.
46:57Half and half.
47:00Cappuccino Jones connects on the half and half and goes for the pin.
47:04Ooh, about a two and a half count there.
47:07And Wesley now looks dazed and confused.
47:13Well, like you said, I mean, I agreed with you.
47:15I mean, there wasn't any.
47:16He wasn't expecting this.
47:18He was taking him lightly.
47:19And now he is back in the game.
47:22Hold on.
47:23Cappuccino Jones looking to set up Wesley.
47:27And now Wesley missing with a punch.
47:29Cappuccino looking for a pin.
47:31Going for the pin.
47:33Two.
47:34Cappuccino Jones is getting closer to taking out Wesley.
47:40That was very close, Peter.
47:41I am not going to lie.
47:42I will give credit where it's due.
47:44Wesley is shook right now.
47:46Minutes ago, Cappuccino Jones looked like a dead man walking.
47:50And now he's got NXT's Wesley, the former North American champion.
47:55But what's he going to do next?
47:57Wait a second.
47:58See, now the high rise factor comes into play here.
48:00As you see, Tyson up on the apron.
48:02You can't take your eyes off your opponent.
48:04You can't take your eyes off your opponent.
48:06Oh, and now Jack Parkwheel takes out Tyreek Igwe out of nowhere.
48:11Wow.
48:18And now there's chaos outside the ring.
48:20The ref's booting everybody.
48:22Yeah, we need more.
48:25I think we might need some security out here.
48:27We need more than just a few referees.
48:29What's going on?
48:30Now back in the ring.
48:31Oh.
48:33Wesley connects and Cappuccino Jones is dazed.
48:37Knees to the face.
48:38Two.
48:39Oh.
48:42Wow.
48:43Admit it, you're impressed.
48:44Look, I am.
48:45I am.
48:46I am.
48:47Cappuccino kicks out.
48:49Wow.
48:50Such heart.
48:51But can he survive as Wesley goes up top?
48:57450 landed on his feet.
48:59Where are we going?
49:00A right hand from Cappuccino Jones.
49:02He caught him with a shot of espresso.
49:05Decaffeinator.
49:07Cappuccino lands the decaffeinators.
49:08Going for a pick.
49:09Can he take out Wesley?
49:10Oh.
49:13I'm sweating in my suit, Peter.
49:16Cappuccino Jones was a quarter of a second from taking out Wesley on Evolve.
49:24From having a huge, massive upset.
49:28And now he's going to climb as the Evolve fans rightfully chant, this is awesome.
49:34Cappuccino's going up top.
49:35Well, he better be careful up there.
49:40Missed a froggy brew elbow.
49:44He spent a little too much time climbing those ropes and the crafty Wesley finds a way out.
49:51That one mistake is such a difference maker.
49:53Roll up.
49:56And Wesley was attempting to use the ropes.
50:00I thought.
50:01That's desperation.
50:02It is.
50:03I thought, but you were so sure of Wesley.
50:05And now he's using underhanded tactics.
50:07Quick roll up from Cappuccino.
50:09Two.
50:10Oh.
50:12I still am, Peter.
50:14Cappuccino misses with the right hand.
50:16Oh.
50:17Boo to the face.
50:18And the back of the head.
50:19He's racking this up a notch.
50:22And now Cappuccino Jones is dazed again.
50:24Here we go.
50:25Cardiac kick.
50:26He caught him.
50:27He landed.
50:28Right on the back of the head.
50:29That's going to do it.
50:30One, two, three.
50:31Here is your winner.
50:32Wesley.
50:33Well, listen.
50:34Wesley scores a win over Cappuccino Jones.
50:48That's what it will say in the record books.
50:50But there is a bigger story here.
50:54An impressive performance from Cappuccino Jones.
50:57He competed.
50:58If you look back, you see him flying through the air there.
51:02A dose of cold brew.
51:03But Wesley stopped the coffee from heating up with a measured offensive attack.
51:09And, of course, it all broke down when TNT and Jack Cartwheel got involved.
51:12With Cartwheel then flying through the air.
51:15The match was intense.
51:17And, eventually, a back and forth between both men.
51:20And, in the end, Wesley hits the cardiac kick and proves he's the man in Evolve.
51:30I guess, in fact, he is the gatekeeper.
51:33It was much tougher than you thought it would be.
51:35But, when it's all said and done, a great effort from Cappuccino Jones.
51:39But, Wesley stands tall and proves he is the gatekeeper of Evolve.
51:53
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