WWE EVOLVE Results 3/12/25

WWE EVOLVE Results 3/12/25
WWE Performance Center
Winter Park, Florida

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Commentators: (Peter Rosenberg & Robert Stone)

Ring Announcer: Blake Howard

Transcription by Josh Lopez

Harlem Lewis Promo 

For somebody who doesn’t know who Harlem Lewis is, my entire life, I’ve just been all about aggression. I got into a lot of fights growing up. I made a lot of enemies, but I made a lot of friends, too. I have always been a leader, that’s why I was the captain, that’s why I was the key player, that’s why the cameras were always on me. And that’s why the cameras are still on me. I just can’t stand lazy people. I can’t stand people who don’t want to work hard. I can’t stand people who are soft. I never wanted to take crap from other people. Even when I was in fourth grade, that’s when I got in my first fist fight. My mentality is just all about hard work that pays off. At the end of the day, the work you put in, you’re going to see results. I was a champion in football. Now I’m gonna be a champion in WWE. What’s gonna stop me?

Braxton Cole Promo 

My name is Braxton Cole. I’m from the small town of Goffstown, New Hampshire. I ended up going to Brown University, and I played football there. And then I transferred to Villanova, where I played one more year of football. Out of nowhere, WWE asked me to try out and I’m honestly pretty shocked when it happened. I didn’t think it would be in my realm of possibilities, but I just decided to go all in on this tryout and here I am. I’ve always had dreams of fully supporting my family. Happy I’m following my path and doing what I want to do in life. I see myself as someone who has a stronger mind over others. My mind is the thing that’s gonna set me apart from the rest.

First Match: Harlem Lewis vs. Braxton Cole 

Lewis refuses to shake Cole’s hand. Lewis clotheslines Cole. Lewis with a Press Slam. Lewis talks smack to the crowd. Lewis blocks a boot from Cole. Cole unloads three knife edge chops. Lewis rocks Cole with a forearm smash. Lewis goes for a Bodyslam, but Cole lands back on his feet. Cole slaps Lewis in the face. Lewis answers with another forearm smash.

Cole ducks a clothesline from Lewis. Lewis catches Cole in mid-air. Lewis connects with The Powerslam to pickup the victory. After the match, Lewis got into a verbal altercation with Keanuv Carver on the outside. It’s Gal storms into the ring. Gal says that he’s going to fight Carver next week. When you’re in mid condition, there’s no competition. Carver wants to have this match, right now.

Winner: Harlem Lewis via Pinfall 

– Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright are chilling in the VIP Section. Kendal says that there’s no competition on this brand. Carlee thinks that her and Kendal are still a tag team. Zayda Steel joins the conversation. She’s pissed that she doesn’t have a match tonight.

– Stevie Turner is here on behalf of NXT/EVOLVE’s General Manager, AVA. She informs us that Kylie Rae will be in-action. Plus, tonight’s main event is Riley Osborne versus Oro Mensah. Riley and Oro are now officially members of the WWE EVOLVE Roster.

Second Match: Keanu Carver vs. It’s Gal 

Gal with forearm shivers. Carver sends Gal across the ring. Carver drops Gal with a Lariat. Carver drives Gal back first into the turnbuckles. Carver with clubbing shoulder blocks. Gal clings onto the top rope. Carver catches Gal in mid-air. Carver with The Fallaway Slam. Gal fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Gal with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Carver sends Gal chest first into the canvas. Carver connects with The Sky High to pickup the victory.

Winner: Keanu Carver via Pinfall 

Kylie Rae Promo 

Hi, I’m “Smiley” Kylie Rae. I am just a big ball of positive energy. I was raised on WWE. From the time I was a little kid, that was all I watched. I never thought I would be here. I took the long way to get here, for sure, but I’m here and I made it. It’s almost like, because I took the long road, it made me appreciate it more. I just want everybody to be happy, so I totally have motivation to keep everyone happy, including myself.

Zara Zakher Promo 

I’m Zara Zakher. I’m the petite powerhouse. I’m a small person, but that’s never limited me. I’ve had to challenge expectations my whole life. Being small, being a person of color, being a woman, everything that I’ve gone through has brought me to this moment and has shaped me to the person I am now. When I was little, I was a dancer. I was a gymnast; I was a cheerleader. I did a lot of TV show type things. And from that, there was an article written about me and the title was “The Petite Powerhouse”. When I get inside a ring, I come out there, I show up, I’m me and people see it. People connect.

Third Match: Kylie Rae vs. Zara Zakher 

Nice display of sportsmanship before the bell rings. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Rae with a deep arm-drag. Zakher answers with a headscissors escape. Strong lockup. Rae applies a side headlock. Zakher whips Rae across the ring. Rae drops Zakher with a shoulder tackle. Rae with The Rolling Crucifix for a two count. We have a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Back to the collar and elbow tie up. Rae grabs a side headlock. Zakher sends Rae across the ring. Zakher with a shoulder tackle of her own for a two count. Zakher with The Rolling Crucifix for a two count. Rae blocks The Flying Mare Takeover. Wrist Lock Exchange. Rae kicks Zakher in the gut. Rae with a side headlock takeover. Zakher sends Rae to the corner. Zakher with a corner clothesline. Zakher decks Rae with a back elbow smash. Following a snap mare takeover, Zakher dropkicks the back of Rae’s neck for a two count.

Rae blocks The German Suplex. Rae with a back elbow smash. Rae slams Zakher’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Rae with a Running Uppercut. Rae sweeps out the legs of Zakher. Rae with a Running Cannonball Strike for a two count. Rae applies a rear chin lock. Zayda Steel continues to whine and complain from the VIP Section. Rae fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Zakher scores the forearm knockdown. Zakher clotheslines Rae. Zakher with another forearm smash. Rae dives over Zakher. Zakher hits The SpineBuster for a two count. Forearm Exchange. Zakher with a Rising Knee Strike. Zakher goes for a PowerBomb, but Rae counters with a Back Body Drop. Rae with a unique pinning combination. Rae with The La Mistica. Rae applies The CrossFace. Zakher rolls Rae over for a two count. Rae SuperKicks Zakher. Zakher connects with The Sunset Flip to pickup the victory. After the match, Chuey Martinez had a post match interview with Zakher. Zakher says that she’s going to take this victory to move up the ranks and evolve. Zakher thanks Rae for the match and gives her a big hug. Steel continues to run her mouth. Steel runs away from Wendy Choo. Choo gives Rae a bear toy and a note.

Winner: Zara Zakher via Pinfall 

Aria Bennett Promo 

What’s goody? It’s your girl, Aria Bennett. I’m originally from Atlanta, Georgia. A mother of a beautiful 4-year-old named Kenzie. She’s like my little mini me, overcame a lot of obstacles, and that’s what really made me into the person that I am today. Strong, determined we always make a way outta no way. I was a college gymanst. I became a stunt actress, became a part of WOW Women’s Wrestling. I was like, wow, I’m kind of good at this. So how about I like, you know, try out WWE? I didn’t know if I was good enough. Went to the tryout, stuck it 10. So, I’m excited to be a part of this process and a part of Evolve and see the evolution of me and my journey in WWE. I’m just ready to stunt on everybody.

Fourth Match: Wendy Choo vs. Aria Bennett 

Choo with a waist lock takedown. Bennett scrambles away from Choo. Bennett showcases her speed and agility. Choo Spears Bennett. Choo with clubbing shoulder blocks. Choo with The Swinging Arm-Ringer. Choo cranks on Bennett’s neck. Choo sends Bennett to the corner. Choo with a Cartwheel Forearm. Choo with The Helluva Kick. Choo tugs on Bennett’s hair. Bennett with forearm shivers. Bennett with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Bennett ducks a clothesline from Choo. Bennett with a Spinning Arm-Drag. Choo responds with a Full Nelson Slam. Choo makes Bennett tap out to The Dirt Nap.

Wendy Choo via Submission 

– Brinley Reece will be in competition next week.

Evolve Faceoff: Luca Crusifino & Javier Bernal 

Luca Crusifino: You know, last week I had a few words to say and you didn’t take too kindly to that. So, I figured I’d invite you here before things escalate, to clear the air.

Javier Bernal: Man, look, I lost my cool last week. What Big Body Javi is capable of is shutting you up with a kick to your face. I have no problem with you or the family. To be quite honest with you, I just wanted to be a part of Evolve as a brand-new start. Watching everybody get to live your dream while you’re sidelined, it makes you think, it makes you second guess yourself, and you can’t quite move forward. This is supposed to be a brand-new start for me. A place where I can right my wrongs and do what’s right. But to hear you say, if I know you, I’m not worried about you, how can I move forward if I’m already being judged by my past? And I get it, I understand why you’re here. A new show, a new opportunity. Why wouldn’t The Family wanna take part in this? And to be frank, maybe your message wasn’t about me, but it bothered me enough that I just couldn’t let it go.

Luca Crusifino: Well, I appreciate you coming out here and sitting down and speaking to me man to man. But let me be honest with you. I wasn’t talking about you, man. I wasn’t talking about you. And I mean this with no disrespect, because I don’t think about you. You’re not a threat because you can’t get out of your own way. I don’t need to take you out, because you know, you do it to yourself.

Javier Bernal: You’re right, this is a fresh new start for me, and I’ll fight for the rest of my life if I have to show the world that I’ve changed.

Luca Crusifino: You know, that’s great, man, but these are just words. You know how the saying goes. Actions speak louder than words. And without actions, those words you just said right there, they’re meaningless.

Javier Bernal: You’re right. You’re right, if I don’t do anything about it, it doesn’t mean anything. So why don’t you give me the chance to prove that I’ve changed. Next week, you and me, one-on-one?

Luca Crusifino: If that’s what you want, that’s what you’ll get. Just remember, you asked for this.

– Kali Armstrong, Jack Cartwheel, Sean Legacy and Cappuccino Jones are in the VIP Section.

Fifth Match: Riley Osborne vs. Oro Mensah 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Mensah with a Hip Toss. Strong lockup. Osborne with a Hip Toss of his own. Back to the collar and elbow tie up. Mensah with a waist lock takedown. Osborne applies a side headlock. Osborne transitions into a front face lock. Wrist Lock Exchange. Mensah up kicks the left shoulder of Osborne. Arm-Drag Exchange. Mensah rolls Osborne over for a two count. Mensah with a deep arm-drag. Mensah applies an arm-bar. Osborne escapes the side wrist lock. Osborne rolls Mensah over for a two count. Osborne with The Sunset Flip for a two count. Osborne with The Rolling Crucifix for a two count. Quick shoving contest. Mensah with a forearm smash. Mensah kicks Osborne in the gut. Osborne reverses out of the irish whip from Mensah. Mensah with a Twisting Headscissors Takeover. Mensah sends Osborne to the corner. Osborne dives over Mensah. Osborne slips over Mensah’s back. Osborne dropkicks Mensah. Mensah kicks Osborne in the face. Mensah with a Tornado DDT across the top strand. Mensah with The Springboard Side Kick that sends Osborne to the outside.

Mensah has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Osborne with a chop/forearm combination. Mensah kicks Osborne in the gut. Mensah bodyslams Osborne for a two count. Mensah applies a rear chin lock. Osborne decks Mensah with a JawBreaker. Mensah with The Exploder Suplex. Osborne avoids The Running Boot. Osborne with a Roundhouse Kick. Mensah catches Osborne in mid-air. Osborne blocks The BrainBuster. Osborne drops Mensah with The Roll Through Hurricanrana for a two count. Osborne stomps on Mensah’s chest. Mensah holds onto the ropes. Osborne kicks Mensah in the gut. Mensah with a Spinning Heel Kick. Mensah with The Release Dragon Suplex for a two count. Forearm Exchange. Osborne launches Mensah over the top rope. Mensah with The Apron Enzuigiri. Osborne dropkicks Mensah in mid-air.

Osborne with The Springboard Crossbody Block to the outside. Osborne rolls Mensah back into the ring. Osborne with The Michinoku Driver for a two count. Osborne goes for a PowerBomb, but Mensah lands back on his feet. Osborne rolls Mensah over for a two count. Mensah sweeps out the legs of Osborne. Mensah with The Reverse PowerBomb for a two count. Second Forearm Exchange. Mensah kicks the left knee of Osborne. Mensah drives his knee into the midsection of Osborne. Mensah with a Spinning Back Kick. Osborne responds with a Spinning Enzuigiri. Osborne ascends to the top turnbuckle. Mensah with a Running Tiger Wall Flip Kick. Mensah connects with The Ripcord Rolling Capo Kick to pickup the victory. After the match, Swipe Right runs away from Gallus. Gallus is attacking superstars in the backstage area. Joe Coffey declares that Gallus is going to take over Evolve as the show goes off the air.

Winner: Oro Mensah via Pinfall 

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