
Location: WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
Commentary Team: Vic Joseph, Booker T, and Corey Graves
Ring Announcer: Mike Rome
Ricky Saints vs. Brad Baylor
Ethan Page joined commentary as Saints kicked off the gauntlet against Brad Baylor. Baylor landed early strikes, but Saints fired back with a missile dropkick and a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Baylor responded with an Ushigoroshi and a twisting butterfly suplex, nearly scoring the win. Saints rebounded, hitting a satellite DDT to eliminate Baylor.
Ricky Saints vs. Ricky Smokes
Smokes took control with a twisting vertical suplex and grounded Saints with a knee drop. Saints fought back with a snap suplex, a spinning side slam, and a reverse DDT. As Page barked orders, Smokes nearly caught Saints with a cradle. But Saints hit an inverted atomic drop and stacked him up for the second fall.
Ricky Saints vs. Jackson Drake
Drake wasted no time with brutal strikes and a bow-and-arrow submission. He targeted Saints’ neck and knee, hitting a roundhouse kick and gutbuster. Saints countered a superkick with a sit-out facebuster and avoided a springboard swanton. He nailed a crushing lariat and connected with the Roshambo for the hard-earned win.
Winner: Ricky Saints
Post-Match: Saints promised to “dog walk” Ethan Page this Saturday at The Great American Bash in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.
Zaria and Sol Ruca were pumped for their WWE Women’s Tag Title opportunity at Evolution. Sol promised to handle Izzi Dame at The Bash, but tensions rose when Lainey Reid questioned Sol’s stamina. Kelani Jordan stepped in, and Lainey issued a challenge. Kelani accepted without hesitation.
Blake Monroe called Jordynne Grace away from training for a surprise “Glamour Workout.” Despite initial reluctance, Grace agreed to join her tag partner. After a massage, pedicure, and glam-up session, Grace admitted she was enjoying herself—but promised to focus fully on defeating Fatal Influence at The Great American Bash.
Charlie Dempsey vs. Tavion Heights
Stipulation: If Heights Wins, He Leaves No Quarter Catch Crew
A technical battle turned personal as Dempsey tore off Heights’ face mask and disrespected him mid-match. Heights fought valiantly, landing suplexes and a gutwrench slam. But after a brutal chop block on the steps and relentless single-leg crab assaults, Wren Sinclair threw in the towel to protect Heights.
Winner: Charlie Dempsey (via referee stoppage)
As Hank & Tank geared up to face The Culling, Je’Von Evans got jumped by Jasper Troy backstage. Troy delivered a body avalanche and running knee into a wall, promising destruction.
Joe Hendry & Mike Santana vs. High Ryze (w/ Wes Lee)
Santana and Hendry worked seamlessly early on, but High Ryze gained the upper hand during the break. Santana exploded with a cutter and facebuster combo before landing a tope. Hendry fought off Igwe, but Trick Williams interfered, tossing Hendry into the steps. Despite the chaos, Santana countered Dupont’s offense and nailed “Spin The Block” for the win.
Winners: Joe Hendry & Mike Santana
Post-Match: Trick Williams attacked both men, leading to a 3-on-2 beatdown. Trick and High Ryze stood tall.
NXT Championship Face-Off: Oba Femi, Inamura & Briggs Collide
Yoshiki Inamura addressed Oba Femi, declaring his intent to win the NXT Championship with honor and support from fans, family, and Josh Briggs. Oba dismissed his chances, asking if he could “lose with honor.” Briggs fired back, warning Femi that Inamura was going to beat him—whether with grace or with mayhem. A brawl broke out with Inamura bodyslamming Femi to close the segment.
Jordynne Grace finally arrived at Blake Monroe’s location. While initially uninterested, she got a full makeover alongside Blake. Grace warmed up to the experience and acknowledged that fun and confidence might just be part of the formula to dethrone Jacy Jayne.
Kelani Jordan vs. Lainey Reid
Jordan used her agility early, but Reid targeted her leg with a dragon screw and Boston Crab. Jordan fought back with clotheslines, a cartwheel elbow, and a picture-perfect One-of-a-Kind Moonsault for the victory.
Winner: Kelani Jordan
Post-Match: Reid brawled with Thea Hail, continuing their personal feud.
Evans was assaulted a second time by Jasper Troy, this time in the trainer’s room.
Adriana Rizzo held a final sit-down between Tony D’Angelo, Stacks, and Luca Crusifino. She admitted the family was broken and revealed a triple threat match was set for next week. Stacks felt set up. Luca wanted out. Tony called Stacks a rat. All three men have personal scores to settle—once and for all.
Troy stormed into the ring and demanded to be added to the NXT Title Match. Je’Von Evans returned, sparking a wild brawl. Evans hit the Stage Dive before security intervened.
A vignette aired with Tatum Paxley expressing how “home” she feels with The Culling. Ominous.
NXT Tag Team Championship
Hank & Tank (c) vs. The Culling (w/ Izzi Dame & Tatum Paxley)
In a hard-hitting tag team title clash, Hank & Tank weathered interference from Izzi and Paxley, even taking out Booker T in the process. Spears and Vance nearly stole the titles with a coordinated onslaught, but Sol Ruca and Zaria intervened. After clearing the chaos, Hank & Tank delivered their running powerslam/headbutt combo to retain.
Winners and STILL NXT Tag Team Champions: Hank & Tank
WWE NXT Great American Bash – Match Card Preview
– Falls Count Anywhere – North American Championship: Ethan Page (c) vs. Ricky Saints
– One-on-One: Jasper Troy vs. Je’Von Evans
– Contract Signing: Trick Williams, Joe Hendry & Mike Santana for TNA Slammiversary
– Women’s North American Championship: Sol Ruca (c) w/ Zaria vs. Izzi Dame w/ The Culling
– Tag Match: Jordynne Grace & Blake Monroe vs. Fatal Influence
– NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Yoshiki Inamura w/ Josh Briggs
NXT GM AVA reflected on the historic first Evolution event and celebrated the upcoming 2025 edition. She announced:
– Zaria & Sol Ruca chase Women’s Tag gold
– Jordynne Grace challenges Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women’s Title
– Six women—Jaida Parker, Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, Lash Legend, Izzi Dame, and Tatum Paxley—will enter the Women’s Battle Royal to earn a shot at Clash in Paris
Jacy Jayne interrupted, demanding respect as the face of the division. Jordynne Grace fired back. Lash Legend, Stephanie Vaquer, Maxxine Dupri, and Natalya all chimed in with their own Evolution goals. Jaida Parker capped it off with a fiery promo declaring Hotlanta her town.
Just when things couldn’t escalate more, a full-blown brawl broke out featuring Giulia, Ivy Nile, Lola Vice, Zelina Vega, and more. Izzi Dame and Paxley watched from the outside as the melee sent NXT off the air.