EVOLVE & SHINE THIS WEEKEND IN NYC, COMPLETE DETAILS
- 06/28/2019 (2:24:17 pm)
- Bob Mulrenin
This is the most important weekend in EVOLVE history. Let’s get to it….
Why Is It So Important? EVOLVE was trending on Twitter after the announcement that the EVOLVE 10th Anniversary Celebration on July 13th in Philadelphia would air live on WWE Network. This is historic. It is the first non-WWE branded event to air live on WWE Network! This means that the EVOLVE talent roster will get the opportunity to change the trajectory of their careers. EVOLVE 129 this Saturday in Queens, NY and EVOLVE 130 this Sunday in Brooklyn, NY will shape the July 13th card. It is all on the line for the EVOLVE Roster when you consider these questions….
Who will be the champions on the WWE Network special?
Who will be in the top matches?
Who will be left off the card?
This weekend will be intense as everyone tries to position themselves for the best possible match on the WWE Network! Be there in person by getting tickets at Etix.com or watch LIVE on Club WWN!
Tyler Breeze Ready To EVOLVE: WWE.com had this interview with Tyler Breeze yesterday. Breeze is set for the biggest matches he’s ever had on the independent wrestling scene this weekend when he faces AR Fox this Saturday and Anthony Greene this Sunday. These are matches you’ll only see in EVOLVE! Breeze will also be available for rare Meet & Greets. We can’t wait to have Tyler Breeze at EVOLVE!
SHINE On Saturday In NYC: SHINE 59 will take place this Saturday afternoon at La Boom in Queens, NY before EVOLVE 129. The loaded card has an epic main event as Allysin Kay defends the SHINE Championship vs. Mercedes Martinez. Go to the WWNLive.com Events section for the full lineup and ticket info.
ATTN: WRESTLERS, REFEREES & MANAGERS: We will have full details of the WWN Recruitment Camp on August 16th-19th in Port Richey, FL on Tuesday. It will feature William Regal, WWE Performance Center Strength & Conditioning Coach Sean Hayes and several WWE PC Coaches and talents. There are still a few spots left in this Sunday’s WWN Seminar/Tryout in Brooklyn. This will be the only WWN Seminar/Tryout in the Northeast of the summer. It will be the only one to feature Roderick Strong as a special guest. There will be around 5 talents and referees from past WWN Seminar/Tryouts on the WWE Network special. This is opportunity! Go to the WWNLive.com Seminar/Tryout section for info.
EVOLVE Previews: Here are the quickie previews for this weekend’s EVOLVE events….
EVOLVE 129 – Queens, NY – This Saturday – 6pm EDT. – Tix & Info
Watch LIVE on Club WWN
Meet & Greets With:
-Tomasso Ciampa
-Tyler Breeze
-Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish of The Undisputed Era
EVOLVE Championship Match
Austin Theory defends vs. Leon Ruff
This one is personal. They are both products of AR Fox’s WWA4 School. Theory has disgraced the school with his antics as champion. Ruff wants the championship so he can represent Fox and WWA4 with pride. However, even bigger, the winner of this will walk into the WWE Network special as EVOLVE Champion. Who will be champion?
Only In EVOLVE Match #1
Roderick Strong vs. Anthony Henry
Strong’s independent wrestling career is legendary. Henry is now doing on the independents what Strong did years ago. This is a clash of two of the best going today. Who will win?
Only In EVOLVE Match #2
Tyler Breeze vs. AR Fox
Breeze comes to the independents! Fox is a WWN Icon. What is your prediction on this one?
EVOLVE Tag Team Championship Match
Eddie Kingston & Joe Gacy defend vs. Anthony Greene & Curt Stallion
Kingston & Gacy of The Unwanted have attacked Stallion. They see Stallion as “wanted” since he has an EVOLVE contract. Greene has stepped up to team with Stallion. Greene feels bonded to Stallion since they are the last two men to sign contracts with WWN. Can they unite to unseat The Unwanted and walk onto the WWE Network as champions?
EVOLVE 127 Rematch
Josh Briggs vs. Arturo Ruas
Ruas defeated Briggs at EVOLVE 127, in Briggs’ first match back since the hip injury. However, it was also after Austin Theory attacked Briggs with a crutch. Briggs says he’s 100% now. Can he give Ruas his first loss in EVOLVE?
Grudge Match
Shotzi Blackheart vs. Brandi Lauren
These two had a wild pull apart brawl at the last EVOLVE event. Blackheart revealed that Lauren is playing politics and trying to keep other women out of EVOLVE. Will Blackheart get past the roadblock of Lauren and get into the pipeline to NXT?
Four Way Freestyle
WWN Champion JD Drake vs. Stephen Wolf vs. Sean Maluta vs. John Silver
BREAKING NEWS….Drake has informed us that if any of these top prospects can beat him, he will relinquish the WWN Championship to them. Will one of these fast rising stars walk into the WWE Network special as WWN Champion?
Special Challenge Match
Harlem Bravado vs. Babatunde
Babatunde has been absolute dominant in EVOLVE. Bravado needs the win or could get dropped off the roster. What will happen in this one?
Special Tag Team Attraction
Adrian Alanis & Liam Grey of The Skulk vs. Milk Chocolate of Brandon Watts & Randy Summers
These four hungry athletes are fighting for a regular spot. Who will get it?
EVOLVE 130 – Brooklyn, NY – This Sunday – 8pm EDT – Tix & Info
Watch LIVE on Club WWN
Meet & Greets With:
-Tomasso Ciampa
-Tyler Breeze
-Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish of The Undisputed Era
Main Event #1 – Non-Title Match
EVOLVE Champion Austin Theory vs. Roderick Strong
Theory has been a thorn in the side of The Undisputed Era. He has mocked them, attacked them and even defended the EVOLVE Title against them. Strong is coming to Brooklyn for one reason- to shut the young punk up. What will happen?
Main Event #2 – WWN Championship Match
JD Drake defends vs. Babatunde
Drake isn’t afraid of challenges. If he retains the WWN Championship in Queens, NY, he’ll put it on the line against Babatunde. This is a battle of two of the hardest choppers in the game. Can Drake defeat the giant?
Only In EVOLVE
Tyler Breeze vs. Anthony Greene
Greene has quickly become a sensation for EVOLVE in NYC from his balloon grabbing heroics to winning a WWN contract. He’ll get the biggest opportunity of his career against the WWE/NXT Superstar Tyler Breeze. How will Greene do?
Grudge Match
Anthony Henry vs. Arturo Ruas
This one could get ugly. Tempers flared at EVOLVE in April and these two had to be separated. There was a locker room issue in May. Now the rematch will finally happen. Who will win?
Non-Title Four Way Elimination Match
EVOLVE Tag Team Champions Eddie Kingston & Joe Gacy vs. AR Fox & Leon Ruff vs. John Silver & Alex Reynolds vs. Alanis/Grey vs. Watts/Summers winner at EVOLVE 129
BREAKING NEWS….this will now be an elimination match and the winner of Alanis & Grey vs. Watts & Summers from EVOLVE 129 will be added to the contest. The winners could be in line for an EVOLVE Tag Team Title Match at the WWE Network Special. Is doesn’t get any bigger than that for tag team wrestling in EVOLVE! Will Kingston & Gacy walk into Brooklyn as champs, or will they be fighting to get a get rematch against Greene & Stallion?
Battle Of The Big Men
Josh Briggs vs. Brandon Taggart
Taggart really impressed WWN officials in the WWN Seminar/Tryout last month and has been given this opportunity against one of EVOVLE’s top stars. This is a hoss battle. Can Taggart score the upset?
Special Attraction Match
Curt Stallion vs. Sean Maluta
Stallion wants to climb the card. Maluta wants to secure his spot in EVOLVE. They both need the win here to have a good spot on the WWE Network special. Who will get the W?
Special Challenge Match
Brandi Lauren vs. Natalia Markova
Lauren continues to try to be a roadblock for any woman trying to get into EVOLVE. Can Markova defeat her and earn a job?
Plus more with Harlem Bravado, Stephen Wolf, Steven Pena and others!
More matches will be determined after EVOLVE 129, including one featuring Steven Pena who impressed at the WWN Recruitment Camp last April!
Conclusion: This is a very special time for The WWN Family. All roads lead through New York this weekend to the WWE Network special on July 13th in Philadelphia. It was your ticket, Club WWN, iPPV, DVD, Blu-ray, shirt and merchandise buys that got us here. You made this happen. The ride is just beginning. Thank you for making it all happen.
