WWE EVOLVE Results 4/2/25

WWE EVOLVE Results 4/2/25
WWE Performance Center
Winter Park, Florida

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Commentators: (Peter Rosenberg & Robert Stone)

Ring Announcer: Blake Howard

Transcription by Josh Lopez

Zayda Steel Promo 

My name is the real deal, Zayda Steel. Every week, I get to have my hair and makeup done, ready to steal the show, no pun intended. The “Real Deal” Zayda Steel and the word inaugural go hand in hand. I was the first WWE ID Prospect. I’ve wrestled men, women, been in hardcore matches. I’m not afraid of anything. Give it to me. I’m ready for it all.

First Match: Zayda Steel vs. Brinley Reece

Steel is playing mind games with Reece. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Greco Roman Knuckle Lock. Reece with a wrist lock takedown. Steel answers with a headscissors neck lock. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Strong lockup. Steel backs Reece into the ropes. The referee calls for a clean break. Steel slaps Reece in the face. Reece with The Swinging Arm-Ringer. Reece slaps Steel in the face. Reece leapfrogs over Steel. Reece dodges The Big Boot. Reece wrenches on the left shoulder of Steel. Steel with a deep arm-drag. Reece ducks a clothesline from Steel. Steel drops down on the canvas. Steel punches Reece in the ribs. Reece blocks The Hip Toss. Reece with a Modified Iconoclasm for a two count. Steel kicks Reece in the face. Steel pulls Reece down to the mat. Steel repeatedly stomps on Reece’s chest.

Steel slaps Reece in the chest. Steel uppercuts Reece. Steel decks Reece with a back elbow smash. Following a snap mare takeover, Steel talks smack to Reece. Reece with heavy bodyshots. Steel reverses out of the irish whip from Reece. Reece side steps Steel into the turnbuckles. Reece rocks Steel with a forearm smash. Steel avoids a shoulder block from Reece. Steel kicks Reece in the back of the head. Steel drops Reece with a Draping CodeBreaker for a two count. Steel drives her knee into Reece’s back. Steel applies a rear chin lock. Reece gets back to a vertical base. Reece with a Belly to Back Suplex. Reece with a back elbow smash. Reece kicks Steel in the face. Reece dives over Steel. Reece with two shoulder tackles. Reece whips Steel across the ring. Reece hits The SpineBuster. Reece plays to the crowd. Reece with a Handstand Lariat for a two count. Steel fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Steel tugs on Reece’s hair. Steel with The O’Connor Roll for a two count. Short-Arm Reversal by Reece. Reece connects with The TKO to pickup the victory. After the match, Swipe Right brings Steel back to the locker room.

Winner: Brinley Reece via Pinfall 

– Jackson Drake is chilling in the VIP Section.

– We see Kylie Rae talking to Zara Zakher in the backstage area. Kylie is trying to remain calm ahead of her match with Wendy Choo. Zara tells Kylie to look fear in the eyes, and she’ll overcome it. Kylie doesn’t want to look at Wendy. Zara reminds Kylie that fighters fight fighters. Zara gives Kylie a big hug and wishes her luck.

Luca Crusifino Promo 

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, my name is Luca Crusifino, consiglieri to Tony D’Angelo and tThe D’Angelo Family in NXT. Tony D’Angelo gave me his blessing to come to WWE EVOLVE and push the influence of The Family on this show. I’m here to make a statement. I’m here to make a name for myself.

Second Match: Luca Crusifino vs. Keanu Carver

Carver grabs Crusifino by his throat. Crusifino slaps Carver in the chest. Crusifino is throwing haymakers at Carver. Crusifino ducks a clothesline from Carver. Crusifino applies a side headlock. Carver flings Crusifino across the ring. Carver with a straight right hand. Crusifino side steps Carver into the turnbuckles. Crusifino with rapid fire bodyshots. Crusifino repeatedly stomps on Carver’s chest. Carver launches Crusifino over the top rope. Crusifino buries his shoulder into the midsection of Carver. Crusifino with a Slingshot Shoulder Block. Crusifino with a Running Uppercut. Crusifino follows that with a Running Cannonball Strike for a two count. Crusifino punches Carver. Carver reverses out of the irish whip from Crusifino. Crusifino kicks Carver in the face. Carver catches Crusifino in mid-air. Carver rocks Crusifino with a forearm smash. Carver talks smack to Crusifino.

Carver with a Flying Forearm for a two count. Carver dumps Crusifino out of the ring. Carver continues to run his mouth to the camera. Carver rolls Crusifino back into the ring. Carver drives his knee into Crusifino’s ribs for a one count. Carver applies The Sleeper Hold. Crusifino with heavy bodyshots. Carver answers with a flurry of forearm shivers. Carver applies a rear chin lock. Crusifino is displaying his fighting spirit. Carver fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Carver with a clubbing blow to the back of Crusifino’s neck. Crusifino sends Carver shoulder first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Crusifino with two running forearm smashes. Crusifino ducks a clothesline from Carver. Crusifino with a shoulder tackle. Crusifino with The Samoan Drop. Crusifino hits The Law Breaker. Crusifino drops Carver with The Big Boot for a two count. Crusifino with a Pump Kick. Carver blocks The Vertical Suplex. Carver delivers The Pounce for a two count. Carver connects with The Running Powerslam to pickup the victory.

Winner: Keanu Carver via Pinfall 

Third Match: Chantel Monroe vs. Masyn Holiday 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Monroe applies a side headlock. Monroe with a snap mare takeover. Monroe with a waist lock takedown. Monroe walks over Holiday. Monroe starts gloating around the ring. Holiday with a waist lock takedown of her own. Holiday with a deep arm-drag. Holiday applies an arm-bar. Monroe whips Holiday across the ring. Holiday drops Monroe with a shoulder tackle. Monroe drops down on the canvas. Monroe leapfrogs over Holiday. Holiday with a Counter Hip Toss. Monroe uses the ropes as a weapon. Monroe drives Holiday face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Monroe repeatedly stomps on Holiday’s chest. Monroe with a wrist lock takedown. Monroe continues to work on the left shoulder of Holiday.

Monroe applies a hammerlock. Monroe drives Holiday shoulder first into the top turnbuckle pad. Holiday side steps Monroe into the turnbuckles. Holiday rolls Monroe over for a two count. Monroe with a shoulder tackle. Monroe repeatedly stomps on the left shoulder of Holiday. Monroe with a knee drop for a two count. Monroe applies The Cobra Clutch. Monroe goes for another knee drop, but Holiday ducks out of the way. Holiday ducks a clothesline from Monroe. Holiday with two shoulder tackles. Holiday sends Monroe to the corner. Holiday bodyslams Monroe for a two count. Monroe blocks The Vertical Suplex. Monroe with The Arm-Breaker. Monroe rolls Holiday over with a handful of tights to pickup the victory. After the match, Chuey Martinez had a post match interview with Monroe. Monroe is not surprised that she’s undefeated. When she looks in the mirror, all she sees is a winner. Monroe has been hearing whispers about the EVOLVE Women’s Championship. Monroe makes a promise that she’s going to be the center of the title conversation.

Winner: Chantel Monroe via Pinfall 

Kali Armstrong & Dani Palmer Segment 

Kali Armstrong: Oh my gosh. Dani, what is you doing sitting up? Shouldn’t you be on the ground like I’m gonna leave you next week?

Dani Palmer: Hey, I know I misfired that dive. And then obviously it’s disappointing to lose, and clearly, we’re not a good team. But isn’t that why we’re here? To evolve our talents?

Kali Armstrong: Golly G, Dani, wasn’t that inspirational. See, man, that’s why I’m different. Because what you just described is a loser’s mentality, a way for losers to convince themselves that they don’t suck. So, if you want to go learn from your mistakes, how about you do that when you not attached to a partner that could actually win.

Dani Palmer: If this is how you respond after every loss, you’re going to end up with a very short career and lots of enemies.

Kali Armstrong: Thanks for the unsolicited advice, but no one asked for it. I’ve been doing perfectly fine. And I’m gonna continue to do perfectly fine as long as I’m not handcuffed to some poor excuse for a constellation prize like you.

Dani Palmer: I know your type, Kali, reeks of insecurities, trying to push all my buttons till you get a response, relentlessly trying to get under my skin until I finally lash out. Well, you know what? It’s not gonna work. I’m saving it all for the match, because your mouth is writing checks your skills can’t cash.

Kali Armstrong: It ain’t the 90’s anymore, don’t nobody write checks.

Dani Palmer: I’ll see you next week.

Kali Armstrong: I got a check with your name on it. We’ll see about that. Bet.

Fourth Match: Joe Coffey vs. Harlem Lewis 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Coffey backs Lewis into the ropes. Strong lockup. Wrist Lock Exchange. Coffey with two arm-drags. Coffey applies a side wrist lock. Coffey transitions into a hammerlock. Coffey kicks Lewis in the back. Coffey with a gut punch. Lewis reverses out of the irish whip from Coffey. Coffey uppercuts Lewis. Lewis catches Coffey in mid-air. Lewis goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Coffey lands back on his feet. Lewis blocks The O’Connor Roll. Lewis drives Coffey throat first into the top rope. Lewis with a Running Lariat across the back of Coffey’s neck. Lewis repeatedly stomps on Coffey’s chest. Lewis is choking Coffey with his boot. Haymaker Exchange. Lewis sends Coffey chest first into the turnbuckles. Lewis with another Running Lariat. Lewis with a Running Boot.

Coffey kicks out of multiple pin covers from Lewis. Lewis toys around Coffey. Lewis applies a rear chin lock. Coffey with elbows into the midsection of Lewis. Lewis hammers down on the back of Coffey’s neck. Coffey with a Belly to Back Suplex. Coffey with forearm shivers. Coffey attacks the midsection of Lewis. Lewis reverses out of the irish whip from Coffey. Coffey with two shoulder tackles. Coffey ducks a clothesline from Lewis. Coffey with a leaping shoulder tackle. Coffey delivers The Glasgow Sendoff. Coffey with a Double Jump Crossbody Block for a two count. Coffey with a Running Crossbody Block to the outside. Coffey tells Lewis to bring it. Forearm Exchange. Coffey inadvertently punches the steel ring post. Coffey HeadButts Lewis. Coffey rolls Lewis over for a two count. Lewis stomps on the left hand of Coffey. Lewis connects with The Jack Hammer to pickup the victory.

Winner: Harlem Lewis via Pinfall 

Fifth Match: Kylie Rae vs. Wendy Choo

Choo wants Rae to shake her hand. Choo plays mind games with Rae. Rae with a waist lock go-behind. Choo applies a side headlock. Choo with a side headlock takeover. Rae answers with a headscissors neck lock. Choo gets back to a vertical base. Choo grabs another side headlock. Rae whips Choo across the ring. Choo drops Rae with a shoulder tackle. Rae drops down on the canvas. Rae leapfrogs over Choo. Choo lunges over Rae. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Rae runs away from Choo. Rae with a deep arm-drag. Choo blocks The SuperKick. Rae ducks a clothesline from Choo. Rae with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover. Rae dropkicks Choo. Choo dodges The Running Boot. Choo hangs the back of Rae’s neck off the top rope. Choo with clubbing blows to Rae’s back. Choo kicks Rae off the ring apron.

Choo crawls around the ring. Choo tugs on Rae’s hair. Choo stomps on Rae’s chest. Choo cranks on Rae’s neck. Choo rocks Rae with a forearm smash. Choo sends Rae to the corner. Choo with a Handstand Forearm. Choo rocks Rae with The Helluva Kick for a two count. Choo applies the cravate. Rae with heavy bodyshots. Rae uppercuts Choo. Rae kicks Choo in the face. Rae with two clotheslines. Rae with a Running Uppercut. Rae sweeps out the legs of Choo. Rae with a Running Cannonball Strike for a two count. Choo fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Choo applies The Full Nelson Lock. Choo rolls Rae over for a two count. Rae applies The Dirt Nap. Rae grabs the top rope which forces the break. Choo with a Release German Suplex. Choo blocks a boot from Rae. Rae uses her feet to create separation. Rae delivers The Sky Day Special. Choo sits up. Rae says that she’s not afraid of Choo. Rae SuperKicks Choo. Rae applies The CrossFace. Choo rolls Rae over for a two count. Rae with The Rolling Elbow. Choo catches Rae in mid-air. Choo with a Full Nelson Slam. Choo makes Rae pass out to The Dirt Nap.

Winner: Wendy Choo via Referee Stoppage 

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