WWN/EVOLVE Thread

[Ladrao12]

Nese, Taylor, Strong, Davey, and Hero? The Florida EVOLVE shows are looking pretty damn great.

Stacked card. I'm not the biggest fan of ippv, but I may have to watch that weekend of shows. Davey isn't confirmed yet, but i'm assuming sooner rather than later, he will be.

[AndyDiaz]

So apparently Ricochet is having a tryout at the Performance Center this weekend...

[DXvsNWO1994]

So apparently Ricochet is having a tryout at the Performance Center this weekend...

Very interesting. Curious as to why WWE would look at Ricochet when they already have Pac/Adrian Neville...

Plus, to me, this is sending mixed messages. Didn't Triple H say they're not looking for anymore Indy guys pretty recently? Yet now the Wolves are getting a Trial Run and Ricochet is getting a tryout.

[DieHard]

So apparently Ricochet is having a tryout at the Performance Center this weekend...

Very interesting. Curious as to why WWE would look at Ricochet when they already have Pac/Adrian Neville...

Plus, to me, this is sending mixed messages. Didn't Triple H say they're not looking for anymore Indy guys pretty recently? Yet now the Wolves are getting a Trial Run and Ricochet is getting a tryout.

NO. Just rumors in some wrestling news site. Nothing special.

[JSP]

It's a tryout camp. Just like Joey Ryan, Davey, Eddie, and a lot of other guys have done. That isn't WWE contacting them for it. Come on, guys.

[JTCole]

So apparently Ricochet is having a tryout at the Performance Center this weekend...

Very interesting. Curious as to why WWE would look at Ricochet when they already have Pac/Adrian Neville...

Plus, to me, this is sending mixed messages. Didn't Triple H say they're not looking for anymore Indy guys pretty recently? Yet now the Wolves are getting a Trial Run and Ricochet is getting a tryout.

That report has obviously been proven false, not one week after that hit the news sites they signed a 5 foot 8 inch former Olympic wrestler. There are just some out there who will bash WWE and HHH whether they deserve it or not.

Now I'm not naïve enough to think WWE doesn't prefer bigger guys, of course they do, but the door hasn't been slammed shut on smaller guys.

[Nigel LikesGuinness]

Davey and Gabe did a shoot together for RF video at COD! Chances of them working together seem higher

(the beaver boys also did a shoot)

[AndyDiaz]

So, it looks like we're getting Strong vs. Fox and Fox vs. Davey!

[ROHWorld_Jon]

So, it looks like we're getting Strong vs. Fox and Fox vs. Davey!

One of those better happen in Jacksonville.

[DXvsNWO1994]

Gabe announced some matches on Twitter. A full News Alert with more details will be out tomorrow:

Evolve 25

- Chris Hero vs. Ricochet
- Johnny Gargano & The Bravado Brothers vs. Rich Swann & The Young Bucks
- Roderick Strong vs. Uhaa Nation

Evolve 26

- FIP Tag Team Titles - Roderick Strong & Rich Swann vs. The Young Bucks

Evolve 27

- Johnny Gargano vs. Roderick Strong
- Rich Swann vs. Jon Davis

I thought they were gonna do Roderick Strong vs. AR Fox but Strong is booked solid through the weekend so I'm guessing Gabe reneged on that?

[AndyDiaz]

Gabe announced some matches on Twitter. A full News Alert with more details will be out tomorrow:

Evolve 25

- Chris Hero vs. Ricochet
- Johnny Gargano & The Bravado Brothers vs. Rich Swann & The Young Bucks
- Roderick Strong vs. Uhaa Nation

Evolve 26

- FIP Tag Team Titles - Roderick Strong & Rich Swann vs. The Young Bucks

Evolve 27

- Johnny Gargano vs. Roderick Strong
- Rich Swann vs. Jon Davis

I thought they were gonna do Roderick Strong vs. AR Fox but Strong is booked solid through the weekend so I'm guessing Gabe reneged on that?

Tons of awesome matches, can't wait to check these shows out.

And about the Roddy vs. AR Fox thing, I think they could so something where Roddy beat Uhaa then AR Fox comes out challenging Roddy or vice versa.

[supersonic]

Interesting matchups for these companies finally.

[fudge]

great looking matches there. gabe also announced that hero has been booked for all wwnlive shows during mania weekend. so unless he's going to work both shows, id say he's doubtful for supercard

[DXvsNWO1994]

great looking matches there. gabe also announced that hero has been booked for all wwnlive shows during mania weekend. so unless he's going to work both shows, id say he's doubtful for supercard

I mentioned this in another thread but it's doable (although very hard). They'll both be in the New Orleans area so it would be easy to travel between shows (El Generico did that in 2012). Plus the real concern is only Friday. The Saturday Shows are separated by several hours (ROH at 2 PM, DG USA at 8) so he could easily make that one.

[DXvsNWO1994]

With regard to Strong vs. Fox, the match between Uhaa Nation & Roderick Strong on Evolve 25 will be a #1 Contender's Match with the winner getting their Evolve Title Shot that night. So that match is likely to occur should Strong defeat Uhaa Nation

Updated Line-Up:

EVOLVE 25 - January 10th - Ybor City, FL

- EVOLVE Title Match - AR Fox vs. Winner Of #1 Contender Match
- #1 Contender To The EVOLVE Title Match - Winner Gets Title Match That Night! - Roderick Strong vs. Uhaa Nation
- Epic Six Man Tag Team Match - Johnny Gargano & The Bravado Brothers vs. Rich Swann & The Young Bucks
- Hero Runs The Gauntlet Match #1 - Chris Hero vs. Ricochet
- FIP Champion Trent Baretta Will Defend The Title!

EVOLVE 26 - January 11th - Orlando FL

- FIP Tag Team Title Match - Roderick Strong & Rich Swann defend vs. The Young Bucks
- Hero Runs The Gauntlet Match #2 - Chris Hero vs. Anthony Nese

EVOLVE 27 - January 12th - Jacksonville, FL

- The Main Event - Non-Title - Johnny Gargano vs. Roderick Strong
- Hero Runs The Gauntlet Match #3 - Chris Hero vs. Chuck Taylor
- Grudge Match - Rich Swann vs. Jon Davis

Looks like Jon's in for a pretty good show thus far.

[DXvsNWO1994]

Some updates on the shows:

- Evolve 25 & 26 will be on iPPV. Evolve 27 might be.

Added to Evolve 25:

- FIP Title - Trent Baretta vs. Anthony Nese

Added to Evolve 26:

- Ricochet vs. Trent Baretta
- Chuck Taylor vs. Maxwell Chicago

Added to Evolve 27:

- AR Fox & Ricochet vs. Anthony Nese & TBA

[DXvsNWO1994]

Here's what Gabe had to say about Davey Richards in the most recent WWNLive News Alert:

"Davey Richards is an elite talent in the ring. There is no question about his work ethic and ability. However, when we book a talent we look at both in-ring ability and out-of-the-ring character. Although Davey has made an offer that shows a maturity and a desire to make amends, I still have trust issues. There is nothing more important to me than delivering what we advertise. Sometimes, it is impossible due to injury or travel issues, but I was burned too bad in the past with Davey.

However, I have seen your tweets, Facebook messages, emails and overall demand to see Davey Richards wrestle in EVOLVE. I do admit that the idea of Davey Richards, the winner of the first EVOLVE main event, finally returning to take on EVOLVE Champion AR Fox on the 25th card is very intriguing. Fox, who is approaching one-year as champion, has also asked for this match. Fox has been a fighting champion who has given us an unique and exciting title reign. At this point, he deserves to get a match that he wants.

The bottom line is I just don't feel comfortable advertising Davey Richards, especially for a main event title match on EVOLVE 25. So we will go with this compromise. EVOLVE Champion AR Fox will have an open contract at the EVOLVE 25 live iPPV at WWNLive.com from Ybor City, FL on January 10th. If Davey wants to show up, he can sign the contract. If not, I'm sure someone else who will be a strong challenger for the title will emerge. The scheduled Roderick Strong vs. Uhaa Nation match will now be for a title shot of their choice in the future.

In closing, I just want to take a moment and thank AR Fox for an amazing year as EVOLVE Champion. Fox has exemplified the athleticism and creativity we hoped the EVOLVE Champion would represent. From impromptu title matches to inventing new moves, Fox has risen to the role of champion. We look forward to his biggest title defense yet at EVOLVE 25. Thank you for reading."

So to recap, Roderick Strong vs. Uhaa Nation will be for a future shot at a title of their choosing, while Fox has an open contract (and I can't imagine Richards not being the one to answer it).

[Ladrao12]

Yeah, I think it's safe to assume we're getting Fox vs. Richards for Evolve 25. I also expect Richards to be in tha tag match for Evolve 27, Fox/Ricochet vs. Nese and a partner to be decided. Either Richards, or Mr. A.....but preferably Richards.

[fudge]

is there any reason there has been no talk of eddie edwards coming in for a few shows?

[jordidebaas]

is there any reason there has been no talk of eddie edwards coming in for a few shows?

Probably because he'll just go back to ROH if his WWE deal isn't working out, and if he doesn't sign with TNA either.