WWE EVOLVE Results 4/16/25

WWE EVOLVE Results 4/16/25
WWE Performance Center
Winter Park, Florida

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Commentators: (Peter Rosenberg & Robert Stone)

Ring Announcer: Blake Howard

Transcription by Josh Lopez

Kendal Grey Interview 

Chuey Martinez: Chuey Martinez. That’s me. I’ve got Kendal Grey here. How you doing buddy?

Kendal Grey: I’m great, how are you?

Chuey Martinez: So, how does one growing up in Las Vegas find wrestling?

Kendal Grey: I had an older brother growing up. He started doing like jujitsu, muay thai, MMA type of stuff. I joined and I fell in love with it. And then when I got to high school, there was like only men and no woman. And my dad makes jokes saying like, oh, you should try out for the men’s wrestling team. And I was like, you’re kidding, right? Like you’re just joking, there’s no women on it. And he’s like, no, seriously, and then I did it. I made the team, and was on varsity, became one of the first females in the state of Nevada to go to the tournament for the guys. And I loved contact sports. It just felt comfortable for me.

Chuey Martinez: Alright, so we have this intense Fatal Four Way coming up. What would it mean to you to be the face of EVOLVE?

Kendal Grey: Look, Chuey, I know I’m gonna be the face of EVOLVE. I know what it’s like to be a champion. Before coming here, I was a three-time undefeated National Champion in College, and that’s exactly what my plan is here in EVOLVE, to be undefeated. I’m on a winning streak, and I’m only looking to continue that. This Fatal Four Way Match is just a steppingstone for what’s next for me.

– Ice Williams is chilling in the VIP Section.

First Match: Harlem Lewis vs. Trill London 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Lewis backs London into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Lewis with a gut punch. Short-Arm Reversal by London. London dropkicks Lewis into the turnbuckles. Lewis reverses out of the irish whip from London. Lewis with a Release German Suplex. Lewis toys around with London. Lewis punches London in the back. Lewis whips London back first into the turnbuckles. Lewis talks smack to London.

London rocks Lewis with a forearm smash. London with a Slingshot Dropkick. Lewis responds with a Superman Punch in mid-air. Lewis connects with The Boot Slang to pickup the victory. After the match, Chuey Martinez had a post-match interview with Lewis. Lewis wants to remind Keanu Carver that he’s getting paid to fight. Lewis wants Stevie Turner to make that match official. Gallus slides into the ring. Joe Coffey tells Lewis to bring it.

Winner: Harlem Lewis via Pinfall 

Second Match: Gallus vs. Jack Cartwheel, Cappuccino Jones, Jordan Oasis In A 6-Man Tag Team Match

Joe Coffey and Jack Cartwheel will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Joe whips Cartwheel across the ring. Cartwheel drives Joe back first into the turnbuckles. Joe goes for a Hip Toss, but Cartwheel lands back on his feet. Joe with a southpaw haymaker. Cartwheel cartwheels around Joe. Joe dropkicks Cartwheel. Joe tags in Wolfgang. Wolfgang with a gut punch. Wolfgang goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Cartwheel lands back on his feet. Cartwheel tags in Jones. Jones is throwing haymakers at Wolfgang. Wolfgang catches Jones in mid-air. Wolfgang goes for a Fallaway Slam, but Jones lands back on his feet. Wolfgang uppercuts Jones. Wolfgang tags in Mark. Forearm/Uppercut Exchange. Oasis tags himself in. Forearm Exchange.

Mark ducks a clothesline from Oasis. Oasis blocks The O’Connor Roll. Mark with an European Uppercut. Mark tags in Joe. Joe punches Oasis in the ribs. Second Forearm Exchange. Oasis avoids the double clothesline. Stereo Missile Dropkicks from Cartwheel and Jones. Cartwheel and Jones dropkicks Gallus to the floor. Fosbury Flop/SomerSault Plancha Combination. Oasis talks smack to Joe. Oasis transitions into a ground and pound attack. Team Cartwheel has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Cartwheel delivers his combination offense. Joe shoves Cartwheel. Joe with a Pop Up Uppercut. Joe tags in Mark. Mark with an Inside Out Lariat. Mark with two shoulder tackles. Mark ducks a clothesline from Jones.

Mark with a Vertical Suplex. Mark goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Cartwheel lands back on his feet. Jack cartwheels around Mark. Cartwheel with The Crucifix Driver. Mark tags in Wolfgang. Wolfgang with a Running Sledge. Wolfgang kicks Jones in the gut. Wolfgang with The Michinoku Driver. Cartwheel thrust kicks the midsection of Wolfgang. Wolfgang uppercuts Cartwheel. Cartwheel drops Wolfgang with a Spinning DDT. Joe and Oasis are tagged in. Oasis knocks Mark off the ring apron. Oasis with a knee lift. Oasis clotheslines Joe. Oasis scores the elbow knockdown. Oasis avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Oasis with a BackBreaker. Oasis sends Joe face first into the middle rope. Oasis hits The Blackout Cannonball for a two count. Joe HeadButts Oasis. Joe tags in Wolfgang. Wolfgang Spears Oasis. Wolfgang with a Running Senton Splash. Wolfgang tag in Mark. Wolfgang with a Double Spear. Mark tags in Joe. Mark scores Oasis with a forearm smash. Joe connects with All’s Best For The Bells to pickup the victory.

Winner: Gallus via Pinfall 

Chantel Monroe Interview 

Chuey Martinez: EVOLVE family, how you doing? Chuey Martinez, and I’m here with the amazing Chantel. Hello. It’s not every day that I get to sit down with world class athletes. How does one from Auburn go to WWE and EVOLVE?

Chantel Monroe: I was scouted at Nationals saying, we want you to try out for WWE. At first, I was like, I don’t think that’s me, because I’m very prissy and very girly. I know that I love to perform and to connect with the audience. I love dressing up. I love hair and makeup, and the theatrics of it all. And I felt like that’s what I did at Auburn. And maybe this was the calling for me.

Chuey Martinez: When you look at you and your gymnastics career, you were prepared for all of this already. And do you think that carried over?

Chantel Monroe: Oh, absolutely. Gymnastics was, it was not only physical, but 90% mental. And it prepared for me so much in this lifetime, but especially for this moment here.

Chuey Martinez: And what does it mean when you hear me say, you possibly being the face of EVOLVE?

Chantel Monroe: That means everything to me, because I know that I have a spark. I know that I’m that girl. And I know that I can be the face of EVOLVE.

Chuey Martinez: So here we are, this Fatal Four Way. How are you preparing for that match?

Chantel Monroe: Just training every day and really just going for it. No doubting myself, because I’m really that girl in every way.

– Luca Crusifino makes his way to the VIP Section.

Kali Armstrong Interview 

Chuey Martinez: EVOLVE fam, how you doing? Chuey Martinez. Look who’s hanging out with me? Kali Armstrong. How you doing homie?

Kali Armstrong: I’m doing good, how about you?

Chuey Martinez: The pride of Inglewood, California, right here. When I say, Inglewood, California, what does that mean?

Kali Armstrong: We are the city of champions. So, the fact that I’m born and raised in Inglewood, California, you know I’m winning at something.

Chuey Martinez: You are a superstar, like a hundred percent. If I would’ve told you this years ago, would you have believed me?

Kali Armstrong: If you told me this five years ago, I’d probably believe you. Things sound crazy, but the type of person I am, if it don’t sound crazy, it ain’t big enough. Once I lock in, and once I put my mind to it, it’s a wrap.

Chuey Martinez: How does one prepare for a Four-Way Match?

Kali Armstrong: With a Four-Way Match, I feel like everybody is physically able to do it. The winner of this is gonna be who’s mentally toughest. Because we gonna go to war. I told y’all I’m different. This is all mental. And we gonna see who’s able to sustain at the end of this. And I promise you it’s going to be Kali Armstrong.

Third Match: Javier Bernal vs. Oro Mensah

Mensah with a waist lock go-behind. Standing Switch Exchange. Wrist Lock Exchange. Mensah kicks Bernal in the face. Chop Exchange. Mensah dodges The Big Boot. Bernal ducks a clothesline from Mensah. Bernal with a Flying Arm-Drag. Bernal with a Headscissors Takeover. Bernal dropkicks Mensah. Mensah holds onto the top rope. Mensah with a Spinning Heel Kick. Mensah with The Exploder Suplex. Mensah kicks Bernal in the back. Mensah with a knife edge chop. Following a snap mare takeover, Mensah kicks Bernal in the back for a two count. Bernal fights from underneath. Bernal with a straight right hand. Mensah scores a right jab. Mensah talks smack to Bernal. Bernal with a flurry of palm strikes. Bernal is throwing haymakers at Mensah.

Bernal goes for The Butterfly Suplex, but Mensah lands back on his feet. Mensah with a Lariat. Mensah goes for The Canadian Destroyer, but Bernal counters with a Back Body Drop. Bernal rocks Mensah with a forearm smash. Bernal SuperKicks Mensah. Bernal with The Flying Crossbody Block. Bernal scores two forearm knockdowns. Bernal with a leaping knee smash. Mensah kicks the left knee of Bernal. Bernal dodges The Superman Punch. Bernal fires off another SuperKick. Mensah is on wobbling legs. Bernal drops Mensah with The DDT for a two count. Mensah drives Bernal face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Mensah kicks Bernal in the face. Mensah with a Tornado DDT across the top strand. Mensah with The Springboard Sidekick. Bernal rolls out to the ring apron. Bernal with a big forearm smash. Bernal ascends to the top turnbuckle. Mensah delivers The Tiger Wall Flip Kick. Mensah connects with The Call Of Autumn to pickup the victory.

Winner: Oro Mensah via Pinfall 

Brinley Reece Interview 

Chuey Martinez: EVOLVE fam, how you doing? Chuey Martinez. And here we are, look who’s hanging out with me, man. If I would’ve told you, six, seven years ago, that would be a wrestler, like what would you tell me?

Brinley Reece: I wake up every morning, and I’m open to whatever possibilities, opportunities come my way. And I think being that way brings in opportunities. And here I am.

Chuey Martinez: Here you are, here you are. Let’s talk about this crazy Four Way with Kendal, Chantel, Kali, and yourself. Just imagine you being the face of EVOLVE. Like, wow.

Brinley Reece: Every single one of the women in this division, we all want that same thing. I’m gonna go in there and I’m gonna prove that I’m gonna be the face of EVOLVE.

– Carlee Bright enters the VIP Section.

Stevie Turner Promo 

Hello, this is your EVOLVE General Manager, Stevie Turner. As a result of what happened last week, I have scheduled several matches for next week. Timothy Thatcher will take on Bryce Donovan, as well as that, we’ll have Jackson Drake taking on Sean Legacy. Plus, the sunshine of the EVOLVE Women’s Division, Carlee Bright returns to action. All that next week.

Fourth Match: Kali Armstrong vs. Kendal Grey vs. Brinley Reece vs. Chantel Monroe In A Fatal Four Way Match

Quick shoving contest after the bell rings. Grey thrust kicks the midsection of Armstrong. Armstrong gets treated like a punching bag. Grey uppercuts Armstrong. Reece HeadButts Armstrong. Grey and Reece avoids the double clothesline. Monroe kicks Armstrong in the face. Grey and Reece dumps Armstrong out of the ring. Armstrong regroups on the outside. Monroe signals for the test of strength. Monroe with two toe kicks. Monroe applies a side headlock. Monroe drops Grey with a shoulder tackle. Rollup Exchange. Armstrong with a double sledge. Armstrong with a series of haymakers. Armstrong whips Grey into Reece. Armstrong with a double shoulder block. Armstrong punches Monroe. Armstrong with a Triple Shoulder Block. Armstrong is fired up. Stereo Small Packages for a two count. Monroe decks Reece with a JawBreaker. Armstrong reverses out of the irish whip from Grey. Monroe Powerslams Grey for a two count. Armstrong kicks Monroe in the back. Armstrong dumps Monroe out of the ring. Reece launches Grey over the top rope.

Rece ducks a clothesline from Armstrong. Armstrong reverses out of the irish whip from Reece. Armstrong with a straight right hand. Armstrong puts Reece on the top turnbuckle. Reece with The Tornado Vertical Suplex for a two count. Reece applies The Sleeper Hold. Monroe wraps her legs around Reece’s neck. Grey adds a Headscissors Neck Lock of her own. Armstrong stomps on Grey’s chest. Armstrong applies The Boston Crab. Grey jumps on Armstrong’s back. Armstrong repeatedly drives Grey back first into the turnbuckles. Reece rolls Monroe over for a two count. Monroe blocks the backslide cover. Armstrong with a double pin for a two count. Armstrong with a double clothesline. Armstrong punches Grey. Monroe and Reece pulls Armstrong out of the ring. Monroe and Reece gangs up on Armstrong. Grey wipes out everybody with a Flying Crossbody Block to the outside. Grey has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Grey hooks the outside leg for a two count. Grey ascends to the top turnbuckle. Grey and Armstrong are trading back and forth shots. Monroe with clubbing blows to Armstrong’s back. Reece delivers The Tower Of Doom.

Reece with forearm sivers. Reece with two shoulder tackles. Reece follows that with a Handstand Lariat. Reece whips Monroe across the ring. Reece drops Monroe with The SpineBuster. Reece goes for The TKO, but Monroe gets in the way. Monroe with a Running Neck Snap. Monroe with a Cartwheel Knee Drop for a two count. Monroe follows that with a Step Up Enzuigiri to Grey. Monroe drops Armstrong with The CodeBreaker. Monroe with The Standing Shooting Star Press for a two count. Grey and Reece are trading back and forth shots. Grey unloads a flurry of chops. Grey scores the elbow knockdown. Grey puts down Armstrong in the corner. Grey with three fireman’s carry takeovers. Grey ducks a clothesline from Monroe. Grey with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex. Grey ducks a clothesline from Reece. Grey applies The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Armstrong with The Big Splash. Armstrong tugs on Grey’s hair. Armstrong with a straight right hand. Armstrong catches Grey in mid-air. Armstrong Powerslams Grey for a two count. Reece dumps Armstrong out of the ring. The referee catches Reece using the bottom rope for leverage. O’Connor Roll Exchange. Armstrong delivers The Kali Connection. Armstrong whips Monroe across the ring. Armstrong connects with The Powerslam to pickup the victory.

Winner: Kali Armstrong via Pinfall 

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