The July 16th episode of WWE EVOLVE delivered a major surprise when former NXT star Brooks Jensen made his shocking return to WWE television. The ex-Culling member made an instant impact, crashing the main event and launching a brutal assault on the brand’s top champion.
The show’s headliner saw Jackson Drake successfully defend the WWE EVOLVE Championship against high-flyer Lince Dorado in a fast-paced, hard-fought contest. However, Drake’s post-match celebration was cut short when Jensen stormed the ring and blindsided the champion with a thunderous lariat. Jensen stood tall over Drake and momentarily held the EVOLVE Championship belt above his head before tossing it to the mat, sending a clear and ominous message to the entire EVOLVE roster.
This marked Jensen’s first televised appearance since the June 3rd episode of WWE NXT, where he was violently ousted from The Culling. The brutal expulsion came at the hands of Izzi Dame, who accused Jensen of never fully committing to the group’s cause. That betrayal appears to have left a lasting impact, with Jensen now returning to action with a more ruthless and unhinged demeanor.
Jensen’s arrival on WWE EVOLVE introduces a volatile new threat to the brand, which has quickly established itself as a dynamic blend of WWE’s emerging talent. EVOLVE has become a key battleground for wrestlers from NXT, the main roster, and beyond. Recent weeks have seen appearances by veterans like Natalya and rising stars such as Nikkita Lyons, setting the stage for unpredictable cross-brand confrontations.
With Brooks Jensen now targeting Jackson Drake and the EVOLVE title, the landscape of WWE’s fastest-growing brand has just taken a violent turn.
