WWE EVOLVE Results 5/7/25

WWE EVOLVE Results 5/7/25
WWE Performance Center
Winter Park, Florida

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Commentators: (Peter Rosenberg & Robert Stone)

Ring Announcer: Blake Howard

Transcription by Josh Lopez

Stevie Turner Announcement 

Stevie Turner: Welcome to WWE EVOLVE. Tonight, we are kicking things off with a monumental announcement that will change the landscape of EVOLVE forever. For over two months on Tubi and YouTube, these men and women have been fighting to showcase their skill in the hopes that, one day, they will make it to NXT. Now, in addition to those big NXT dreams, the women of EVOLVE will be fighting to become the EVOLVE Women’s Champion. In just three weeks, the EVOLVE Women’s Championship will be determined in a Fatal Four Way Elimination Match. When I became EVOLVE Prime Minister, I asked all these competitors to step up and impress me. And impress me, they have, but three women in particular have really stood out to me. And those women are, Kali Armstrong, Kendal Grey, and Wendy Choo. But ladies, ladies, if I didn’t say your name, do not fret. There is still open spot up for grabs, and I want one of you to step up and take it. And now for the men, the Men’s EVOLVE Champion will be crowned in four weeks time. And the men in that Fatal Four Way Elimination Match will be Sean Legacy.

Keanu Carver and Harlem Lewis starts bickering with each other. The Vanity Project ambushes Carver and Lewis. Gallus walks into the ring. All hell starts breaking loose in Winter Park. Kali Armstrong shoves Kendal Grey. Grey responds with a double leg takedown. We have another pull apart brawl. Armstrong delivers a chop block to close this segment.

– Wendy Choo Vignette.

– Chuey Martinez had a backstage interview with Summer Sorrell. How does she feel about making her debut tonight against Wendy Choo? She’s nervous but being in EVOLVE is like the biggest dream come true. However, taking on Wendy Chew in her first ever match is more like a nightmare. Make no mistake, Summer is scared, but she likes to use fear as fuel to push her and motivate her and make her hungry to succeed. The heat is going to turn up when she steps into the ring, because it’s Summer Season, and these summer nights got here ready for a fight.

– WWE ID Video Package featuring Jordan Oasis, It’s Gal, Marcus Mathers.

– Nikkita Lyons tells Stevie Turner that she doesn’t appreciate Kendal Grey clapping back at her on social media. If Kendal thinks she can handle the multi-media Nikkita, then she’s ready to pounce. Stevie reminds Nikkita that Kendal has been on a roll hence why they’re in the main event tonight. Zayda Steel joins the conversation. Zayda introduces herself to Nikkita. Zayda says that is gonna take care of Kendal, just like Jackson Drake is gonna take care of Drako Knox. Zayda wants the final spot in the EVOLVE Women’s Championship 4-Way Match. Stevie says that Zayda can’t talk her way into that match. Zayda says that she’s the real deal, Vanity Project runs EVOLVE, and let’s be real, when you think of EVOLVE, you think of “The Real Deal” Zayda Steel. Stevie tells Zayda that she has to earn her opportunity for that last spot. Nikkita likes Zayda’s moxie, perhaps her and Vanity Project can do a collab. Zayda likes the sound of that, and they walk out of Stevie’s office.

First Match: Wendy Choo vs. Summer Sorrell 

Sorrell cartwheels around Choo. Sorrell with a waist lock go-behind. Choo decks Sorrell with a back elbow smash. Sorrel with The Sunset Flip for a two count. Sorrell applies a side headlock. Choo whips Sorrell across the ring. Sorrell runs into Choo. Choo drops Sorrell with a shoulder tackle. Choo taunts Sorrell. Sorrell drops down on the canvas. Sorrell leapfrogs over Choo. Sorrell with a Leaping Crossbody Block for a two count. Choo drives Sorrell back first into the turnbuckles. Choo with clubbing shoulder blocks.

Choo uppercuts Sorrell. Following a snap mare takeover, Choo cranks on Sorrell’s neck. Choo crawls towards Sorrell. Choo with a Back Fist. Choo with a Hair Biel Throw. Choo rocks Sorrell with a forearm smash. Sorrell kicks Choo in the face. Choo escapes The Sunset Flip. Choo with a vicious knee strike. Choo hits The Hammerlock Lariat. Choo makes Sorrell tap out to The Dirt Nap. After the match, Choo pulls out the black sharpie. Kylie Rae storms into the ring to make the save. Rae with rapid fire haymakers. Rae blocks The Dirt Nap. Rae SuperKicks Choo to the floor.

Winner: Wendy Choo via Submission 

– Lexis King has arrived to the NXT Parking Lot.

Lexis King & Sean Legacy Segment 

Lexis King: This thing on? Ladies and gentlemen, the king has finally arrived in WWE EVOLVE. And I do say finally, because once upon a time, The King was just so eager to debut for EVOLVE. Back before I was such a big star, of course, EVOLVE was the place to be, EVOLVE is where everyone wanted to work, because EVOLVE is a portal to NXT. Alright? EVOLVE is a new place, where new things are happening. Fresh faces are coming in, spotlights are being shined on new talent. And let’s be honest, nobody knows more about the spotlight than Lexis King. I love it. I live for it. I thrive in it. And that’s why I’m here, right now, because I want a little taste of that spotlight. That’s why I’m standing here, a living, breathing superstar, the King of NXT. And to all the men and women in that locker room, let me just inform you that I’m the portal now. And nobody comes and goes from my NXT kingdom without my say.

Sean Legacy: Lexis King, welcome to EVOLVE. Now, I was gonna let you ramble on and on and on. Thank you so, because I just know you love hearing yourself speak. But there was one thing that didn’t sit right to me. You may be the king of NXT, but that doesn’t let you decide who’s a superstar and who isn’t, the WWE Universe does.

Lexis King: Hey, hey, hey, hey, simmer down, simmer down, simmer down.

Sean Legacy: So, thank you for gracing us with your presence. But if you think that I’m gonna sit back there and listen to you disrespect everyone in the locker room, that are giving their absolute all to make it to NXT.

Lexis King: Let me guess, so, you’re the guy, right? You’re the big head hog show. You’re the big cheese around here. You’re the big locker room leader, huh? You’re the big superhero, huh? Tell me more.

Sean Legacy: There is nothing special about me, man. I’m just trying to be myself. I see you jump. I could jump pretty high, but look, I’m just a kid from August, Georgia. I am someone that has been told countless of times that I wouldn’t be standing in a WWE ring. I’ve paid my dues, I’ve made the trips. I’ve been through sleepless nights. I’ve done the 16 our car drives for a $20 cash and a handshake. Hell, I’m still doing it to this day, because I love this. And I’m gonna be damned if someone like you, because I’m working my ass off to get an opportunity at NXT. So, when I see an NXT Superstar coming out here, cutting down this place, a place that has given me an opportunity of a lifetime, man, I’ll be damned, and I’ll stand up for that one.

Lexis King: Yeah, you’re gonna stand up? You’re gonna stand up for the men in the back? You wanna defend them? Why don’t you defend something in this ring, next week, against me? Lexis King, the biggest night of your life.

– Sean shakes Lexis hand.

Sean Legacy: That sounds super.

Lexis King: Legacy, let’s get one thing straight, you have a long way to go to becoming a King.

– Carlee Bright checks on Kendal Grey in the trainer’s room. Kendal keeps saying that she’s fine. No is gonna stop her from competing in tonight’s main event. Carlee says that she’ll have Kendal’s back. Kendal wants to do this alone.

– Stevie Turner tells Keanu Carver & Harlem Lewis that they can have their tag team match with Gallus next week. Carver tells Lewis to stay in his lane.

Second Match: Jackson Drake w/The Vanity Project vs. Drako Knox 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Knox backs Drake into the turnbuckles. Drake turns Knox over. The referee calls for a clean break. Drake shoves Knox. Knox rocks Drake with a forearm smash. Knox applies a side headlock. Drake whips Knox across the ring. Knox drops Drake with a shoulder tackle. Knox grabs a side headlock. Drake whips Knox across the ring. Knox ducks under two clotheslines from Drake. Drake trips Knox. Knox side steps Drake into the turnbuckles. Drake kicks Knox in the face. Drake goes for The Flying Double Axe Handle Strike, but Knox counters with The Red Bone. Knox with a Leaping Corner Clothesline. Knox whips Drake across the ring. Drake leapfrogs over Knox. Drake ducks a clothesline from Knox. Drake pulls Knox down to the mat. Drake scores the elbow knockdown for a two count.

Drake with a forearm smash. Drake hammers down on the back of Knox’s neck. Drake applies The Bulldog Choke. Knox with heavy bodyshots. Knox sends Drake across the ring. Knox with a Back Body Drop. Knox scores two forearm knockdowns. Knox bodyslams Drake. Knox ducks a clothesline from Drake. Drake blocks The Vertical Suplex. Knox reverses out of the irish whip from Drake. Knox drops Drake with The Kitchen Sink. Knox with The Sliding Lariat for a two count. Drake blocks The Belly to Back Suplex. Drake with a Flatliner. Knox goes for a Sliding Lariat, but Drake counters with The Rolling Crucifix for a two count. Drake pops back on his feet. Drake with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Drake goes for The Lethal Injection, but Knox counters with The Blue Thunder Bomb. Drake slams Knox’s head on the top rope. Knox with an Inside Out Lariat. Drake grabs the left ear of Knox. Drake hits The Lethal Injection. Drake connects with The Unalignment to pickup the victory.

Winner: Jackson Drake via Pinfall 

– Chuey Martinez had backstage interview with Javier Bernal. Javier talks about being on the shelf for eight months last year. He was laying in bed every day thinking if he would ever be able to do what he loves again. When Javier heard about EVOLVE, it was the perfect opportunity for him to hit the ground running. He’s been back from injury for a couple months, and he’s not Big Body Javi anymore. He’s never felt like he was truly Big Body Javi. He went to a Metal Core show. His anxiety was flushed away in that environment. He was in element, and he wasn’t afraid of being judged. That version of Javi is who he wants to bring to EVOLVE. He finally feels comfortable in his own skin. It’s Gal interrupts the conversation. Gal doesn’t care about Javi’s sob story or the multi personas he wants to portray. Gal says that Chuey should have been interviewing “The Real Action Figure” It’s Gal. Javi tells Chuey that he’s found his next opponent.

– Lexis King runs into The Vanity Project. They’re looking forward to seeing The King knock Sean Legacy off his super high horse. Vanity Project tells Lexis to reach out to them if he ever needs anything.

Third Match: Nikkita Lyons vs. Kendal Grey

Lyons repeatedly kicks the left hamstring of Grey. Grey avoids The Spinning Roundhouse Kick. Grey decks Lyons with a back elbow smash. Lyons catches Grey in mid-air. Lyons goes for a Bodyslam, but Grey lands back on her feet. Lyons blocks The O’Connor Roll. Lyons drops Grey with a shoulder tackle. Chop Exchange. Short-Arm Reversal by Grey. Grey clips the left knee of Lyons. Grey with a basement dropkick. Lyons regroups on the outside. Lyons slams the injured left leg of Grey on the ring apron. Lyons punches Grey on the side of the face. Lyons delivers The YAM Slam on the apron. Lyons drives Grey knee first into the canvas. Lyons wraps the left leg of Grey around the middle rope. Lyons with forearm shivers. Lyons drops her weight on the back of Grey’s left knee.

Lyons applies the single leg crab. Grey with a flurry of upkicks. Lyons drops Grey with The Spinning Heel Kick for a two count. Lyons with clubbing hamstring kicks. Lyons hyperextends the left leg of Grey. Lyons with The Knee Crusher. Lyons drops her weight on the left leg of Grey. Lyons is picking Grey apart. Lyons slams the left knee of Grey on the canvas. Lyons goes for The Knee Crusher, but Grey counters with The Sunset Flip for a two count. Lyons dodges The Step Up Enzuigiri. Grey with a chop/forearm combination. Lyons catapults Grey to the corner. Lyons reapplies the single leg crab. Grey grabs the bottom rope which forces the break.

Grey clings onto the bottom rope. Lyons goes for a Running Splash, but Grey ducks out of the way. Grey with heavy bodyshots. Grey is lighting up Lyon’s chest. Lyons drives her knee into the midsection of Grey. Grey applies The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Grey with a knee lift. Grey applies The Rear Naked Choke. Lyons backs Grey into the turnbuckles. Grey with a Rising Knee Strike. Grey drops Lyons with a flying shoulder block for a two count. Grey avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Grey’s left leg gives out as she was climbing up the turnbuckles. Lyons connects with The Vader Bomb to pickup the victory. After the match, Kali Armstrong storms into the ring. Armstrong continues to viciously attack the left knee of Grey. Armstrong applies The Stretch Muffler. Armstrong had to be restrained by the referee’s as the show goes off the air.

Winner: Nikkita Lyons via Pinfall

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