WWE EVOLVE Results 6/4/25

WWE EVOLVE Results 6/4/25
WWE Performance Center
Winter Park, Florida

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Commentators: (Peter Rosenberg & Robert Stone)

Ring Announcer: Blake Howard

Transcription by Josh Lopez

Kali Armstrong, Zayda Steel, Nikkita Lyons, Natalya Segment 

Kali Armstrong: Oh yeah. I told y’all, the first ever EVOLVE Women’s Champion, Kali Armstrong. Hey, I like the way that sounds. How about y’all? Y’all like the way that sounds? I did what I said I was gonna do. Listen, I’ve been here for a year, and a half, and this what I’m on. They say it only gets harder from here, but that’s cool, I ain’t ducking none of them chicks in the locker room. I’m ready to go out with each and every one of them, so that when I get to NXT, they know who the difference maker is. But right now, I’m at the top of this women’s division, and all I wanna know is, who gonna be my first competitor?

Zayda Steel: Kali, Kali, listen, seriously, I just wanna be the first to congratulate you for being the first EVOLVE Women’s Champion. Guys, give it up, give it up. Because if you won’t, I will. That match was a classic, it really was. But you know what? I just realized, you and I now have something in common. We’re both history makers. Actually, you’re the first EVOLVE Women’s Champion, okay? And these people already know it, but I’m gonna just say it. I’m the first WWE ID Prospect. So, from one difference maker to another, I just wanna say, you’re lucky.

Nikkita Lyons: Kali, okay. That’s right. Kali, Kali. Hey, girl. Congratulations, new champ, I’m big cat Kita, but you already knew that. But it’s so good to meet you, for real, like, I’m really honored to meet you. And I talked to Stevie Turner, and I told her that, once they crown a new champ to call me. So here I am, Nikkita, how about me? Zayda, Zayda, Zayda. Girl, you cute. You are cute. And you know I have respect for you, girl. But when it comes to gold, I am not afraid to pounce, first.

Kali Armstrong: Listen, listen, listen. Y’all both doing a lot of big talking right now, but I don’t see y’all doing nothing to prove that y’all really want this title.

Zayda and Nikkita jumps Kali. Kali kicks Zayda in the gut. All hell is breaking loose in the PC. Nikkita drops Kali with a Spinning Heel Kick. Natalya storms into the ring to make the save. Natalya avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Natalya thrust kicks the midsection of Zayda. Natalya nails Nikkita with The Discus Lariat. Natalya goes for The Sharpshooter, but Nikkita pulls Zayda out of the ring. Natalya helps Kali get back on her feet to close this segment.

– We go to the backstage area; Carlee Bright is favoring her left shoulder. Another mysterious sneak attack took place. Stevie Turner checks on Carlee is in the trainer’s room. Carlee says that she was attacked by someone wearing a black hoodie. Carlee still wants to fight.

– Sean Legacy has been waiting for this moment for 8 years. Timothy Thatcher says that Legacy is ready. It’s time for Sean to create his legacy.

Keanu Carver Promo 

Tonight means something to me, man. Those other three, they just want the glory, the prestige, the fame. Nah, that ain’t me. For me, that EVOLVE Title, that’s my ticket out. And I’ll be damned if I go back to the streets of DC. Y’all don’t get what I had to do to get here. So, when I step in that ring with them three, I’m gonna beat the brakes off them boys. From the streets of DC, to the EVOLVE Championship, I’m gonna show y’all what I’m about. And then y’all gonna remember the name, Keanu Carver.

First Match: Jin Tala vs. Carlee Bright 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Tala immediately goes after the left arm of Bright. Tala applies a double wrist lock. Tala with a double wrist lock takedown for a one count. Tala applies an arm-bar. Wrist Lock Exchange. Bright trips Tala. Bright with a cradle rollup for a one count. Bright with a deep arm-drag. Bright applies an arm-bar. Hammerlock Exchange. Tala goes for a Back Body Drop, but Bright counters with The Sunset Flip for a one count. Bright dropkicks Tala. Tala reverses out of the irish whip from Bright. Bright with a Springboard Crossbody Block for a two count. Bright applies a front face lock. Tala goes for a Bodyslam, but Bright lands back on her feet.

Tala with The Swinging Arm-Ringer. Tala with repeated knee lifts to the shoulder of Bright. Tala with a CodeBreaker on the left shoulder of Bright for a two count. Tala pulls back the arms of Bright. Bright gets back to a vertical base. Tala rolls Bright over for a one count. Tala kicks Bright in the face. Bright ducks a clothesline from Tala. Bright scores two elbow knockdowns. Bright ducks another clothesline from Tala. Bright applies a side headlock. Bright with The Running Bulldog for a one count. Bright reapplies the front face lock. Bright blocks a boot from Tala. Bright hits The CodeBreaker. Tala avoids The Standing MoonSault. Tala makes Bright tap out to the Baku Naro Bind.

Winner: Jin Tala via Submission 

– Wendy Choo viciously attacked Kylie Rae following the conclusion of last weeks Fatal Four Way Elimination Match for the inaugural WWE EVOLVE Women’s Championship.

– Chuey Martinez had a backstage interview with Kylie Rae. Since coming to EVOLVE, Wendy Choo has stuck her nose in Kylie’s business, week after week. Wendy may have beaten her twice, but when Kylie eliminated her from that Fatal Four Way Title Match, she thought it was over. Kylie hates to admit this, but Wendy Choo was the only person that makes her not so smiley. After that attack last week, Kylie is ready to get her revenge. Chantel Monroe interrupts the conversation. Chantel hopes that Kylie is ready to quit. Kylie gets on Chantel’s nerves whether she’s smiling or not. Layla Diggs & Masyn Holiday apologizes to Kylie. Masyn says that hopefully that mirror Chantel walks around with shows a reflection of the Chantel they really know.

– The Vanity Project hypes up Jackson Drake ahead of tonight’s main event.

Edris Enofe Promo 

I came back from a gruesome shoulder injury, and it hurt. It hurt for real. But what hurt me even worse was the fact that I couldn’t compete in front of each and every one of y’all. But now things change. Things will be different now. Because tonight, I changed the entire WWE Universe’s mind. Tonight, I go from Edris Enofe, the tag team wrestler, to Edris Enofe, the singles superstar. Tonight, Edris Enofe, your epitome of excellence, The EOE becomes the first ever WWE Men’s EVOLVE Champion.

Wes Lee, Cappuccino Jones, Jack Cartwheel Segment 

Wes Lee: Now, I can bet that none of y’all expected to see out here in EVOLVE, right? Look, that’s understandable, especially with the boys out here dominating completely on their own over the past couple of weeks. I haven’t necessarily had a reason to, but you see, last week, I wanted to come to EVOLVE and get a better understanding of what it’s all about. See, like they call this the evolution of professional wrestling, something like that. Well, look, when I walk around and talk to the kids in the locker room, I can see it. They have big dreams, a lot of potential. And they have a lot of hope that, one day, they are going to become the next big thing.

Sorry, I didn’t mean to laugh like that, it’s not that funny. It’s cute. No, it is. Hey, it’s cute, it’s okay. See, look, I was the same way. Once upon a time, I wanted to come into the business, and make it the best that it possibly could. I wanted to change the world, and I did. So, when I walk around the locker room, do you know what I really see? I see that they’re naive, hell, borderline delusional to think that they are going to steal my spot one day. No, not gonna happen. I have busted my ass, broken my back for this business, and I haven’t even scratched the surface yet. So, Dusty Cup Winner, 2X Tag Team Champion, and the greatest North American Champion in history. And I’m done yet. So, to everyone that is in the locker room right now, I want you to listen very closely. I’m the gatekeeper now. You wanna make it to NXT, you gonna have to make it through me. And if you really think that you have.

Cappuccino Jones: Wes, Wes, Wes. Wes, I see what you’re brewing up, I really do. Tyson and Tyriek are impressive. Your mentorship is paying off.

Wes Lee: Why are you out here thought? Wait, let me guess. The barista and his buddy want to rematch, huh? Well, I mean, if y’all didn’t get enough last week, I’m sure that the boys are down to beat y’all again.

Cappuccino Jones: Actually Wes, I’m not out here looking for a rematch, I’m out here, because I want a match against you. You’re out here calling yourself, The Gatekeeper, and yeah, you’ve been the human highlight reel for years. And I respect that, I respect that. But lately, Wes, whatever you’ve been sipping on, it’s been tasting pretty bitter.

Wes Lee: Bitter? Nah, I’ve just been around the block long enough to know better. So look, hold on. I’m just not some happy to be here, kid walking around with a coffee cup.

Cappuccino Jones: Hey, you can hate on me all you want, but you wanna be the measuring stick, I wanna see how I measure up. I feel, deep down, I got what it takes to get to NXT. And the best way to back that up is to go one-on-one against one of the staples of NXT.

Wes Lee: Jones, you really should have stayed behind that counter, dog. You want the match next week? You got it.

– Je’Von Evans will be presenting the WWE EVOLVE Men’s Championship tonight. Je’Von gives Jordan Oasis his props in the NXT Parking Lot.

Marcus Mathers Promo 

I’ve been waiting a very long time to introduce myself to the WWE Universe. My name is Marcus Mathers. I’ve been wrestling for about six years now, with way over 650 matches under my belt, proving that I’m not just Philly’s finest, but I’m the finest in WWE ID. Speaking of WWE ID, this was made for men and women to use this to the best of their ability to the max. And let me tell you, nobody used WWE ID like Marcus Mathers did. And with the support of WWE ID, I’ve been able to travel more, get more matches, and train with the best of the best. And now I bring all that knowledge, right here, right now. And WWE ID prepared me for EVOLVE.

– Next week on WWE EVOLVE, It’s Gal battles Troy Yearwood. Lince Dorado will be on the program. Plus, Wes Lee takes on Cappuccino Jones.

Second Match: Keanu Carver vs. Sean Legacy vs. Jackson Drake vs. Edris Enofe In A Fatal Four Way Elimination Match For The WWE EVOLVE Championship

Carver punches Drake after the bell rings. Legacy and Enofe gangs up on Carver. Carver explodes out of the corner with a double clothesline. Carver with two running back elbow smashes. Drake catches Carver with The Apron Enzuigiri. Enofe drops Carver with The Reverse SlingBlade. Enofe rolls under a clothesline from Drake. Enofe with a Regular SlingBlade. Legacy goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Enofe lands back on his feet. Enofe kicks Legacy in the gut. Enofe with a Double Foot Stomp/Dropkick Combination. Enofe sends Legacy crashing to the outside. Enofe with The Corner Meteora. Enofe lands The SomerSault Plancha. Enofe with The Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Carver goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Enofe counters with a high knee strike. Carver decks Enofe with a back elbow smash. Carver hits The Twisting Running Powerslam to score the first pinfall of this match. Edris Enofe has been eliminated.

Carver has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Carver with The Double Pounce. Carver bodyslams Legacy. Carver with The Fallaway Slam to Drake. Carver puts Drake on the top turnbuckle. Drake kicks Carver in the face. Legacy with The Missile Dropkick. Drake with The MoonSault for a one count. Carver rises back on his feet. Carver talks smack to Legacy. Carver rocks Legacy with a forearm smash. Carver shrugs off a Running Boot from Drake. Carver goes for another Running Powerslam, but Legacy counters with The SuperKick. Drake SuperKicks Carver. Legacy with a Running Enzuigiri in the corner. Drake nails Carver with The Un-Aligning. Legacy hits The Springboard 450 Splash. Keanu Carver has been eliminated. Legacy blocks a boot from Drake. Drake side steps a Superkick from Legacy. Misfired Roundhouse Kicks. Back Elbow Exchange. Clothesline Exchange.

Legacy SuperKicks Drake. Drake with The Superman Punch. Legacy HeadButts Drake. Drake with The Roundhouse Kick. Legacy with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Drake follows that with a Release German Suplex. Legacy rises back on his feet. Legacy with a Snap German Suplex. Drake kicks Legacy in the face. Legacy with The Avalanche Spanish Fly. Legacy with another Springboard 450 Splash for a two count. Drake denies The Shambles. Drake rakes the eyes of Legacy. Drake slams Legacy’s head on the top rope. Drake with a Jumping Knee Lift. Drake dumps Legacy ribs first on the top rope. Drake with The Swanton Bomb for a two count. Drake drops Legacy with The Lethal Injection for a two count. Drake SuperKicks Legacy for a two count. Drake goes for The Un-Aligning, but Legacy counters with The STF. Drake refuses to quit. Drake grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Drake clings onto the middle rope. Drake drives Legacy’s throat first into the top rope. Legacy blocks The Lethal Injection. Legacy goes for The Shambles, but Drake lands back on his feet. Drake with a Rising Knee Strike. Drake connects with The Un-Aligning to pickup the victory. After the match, Drake celebrates with The Vanity Project. Je’Von Evans presents Drake with the WWE EVOLVE Championship as the show goes off the air.

Winner: New WWE EVOLVE Champion, Jackson Drake via Pinfall 

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