RIPPA Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 We have an Evolve thread but it is buried and hasn't been used since like 11 months. When the WWE agreement hit - we suddenly had Evolve discussion in like 4 threads. So this hopefully will make it a little easier. And for those who didn't see - this was the WWE.com feature on 5 EVOLVE stars you need to know
CrazyMax46 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 I am not going to lie. I was half expecting to come into this thread and the one post would be RIPPA locking the thread.
Craig H Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 So, are they going to put up Evolve content on the WWE Network ala UFC Fight Pass?
Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 So, are they going to put up Evolve content on the WWE Network ala UFC Fight Pass? I doubt it since Evolve probably makes good money off their iPPVs and library. Has an official deal ever been worked out or disclosed?
Dog Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 If you believe Gabe, the whole thing is still very seat-of-the-pants and he doesn't know what to expect. Could be marketing to save face with the "indie and proud" crowd, but that doesn't seem to be much of a concern if the days of tweeting HHH quotes are any indication.
Robert Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Shitty news about Andrew Everett possibly re-injuring his previously surgically repaired knee. Guy can't catch a break.
ben. Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 Whatever happened to Ricochet working with them? He went from a regular to disappearing after last year's Mania weekend. I know AR Fox had his issues and quit over flights but why is Ricochet no longer here? Is it because Evolve made LU buy his contract or something?
RIPPA Posted November 11, 2015 Author Posted November 11, 2015 EVOLVE is going to run a tag team tournament to crown Tag Champs They are doing it Royal Rumble weekend as they have shows Friday-Sunday that weekend in Orlando (with Rumble being Sunday in Orlando too) The 3 teams they announced so far -Johnny Gargano & Drew Galloway -Roppongi Vice of Trent Baretta & Rocky Romero -The Premier Athlete Brand of Anthony Nese & Caleb Konley with So Cal Val
ben. Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 I'll be in town for the Rumble so will be in for all three shows. They made the Saturday show an afternoon-ish show and saying they are leaving time for people to get to a WWE event so I'm guessing they are assuming there could be an NXT show that night or they don't want to outright say they want to make sure they don't want to compete with ROH's iPPV that night (Or is the iPPV for ROH friday and they are competing, can't remember). Anyways, here is the press release: TAMPA, FL- EVOLVE officially announced that the first-ever EVOLVE Tag Team Champions will be crowned in a three day tournament in Florida on January 22nd in Ybor City, January 23rd in Orlando and January 24th in Orlando. This is the same weekend that WWE will present The Royal Rumble in Orlando. EVOLVE will kick off the tournament with opening round matches on Friday night in the Tampa area. The tournament will conclude with afternoon events on Saturday and Sunday in Orlando. The EVOLVE events in Orlando will have a special 2pm belltime so they will not go head-to-head with any WWE live events. The Orlando venue is right down the street from the location of The Royal Rumble. This means that fans can make the EVOLVE events a double header with WWE. Here is the show info: EVOLVE 53Friday, January 22nd, 2016Bell Time - 9 PMThe Orpheum1915 E. 7th AvenueYbor City, FL EVOLVE 54Saturday, January 23rd, 2016Bell Time - 2 PMOrlando Downtown Recreation Complex363 North Parramore AvenueOrlando, FL EVOLVE 55Sunday, January 24th, 2016Bell Time - 2 PMOrlando Downtown Recreation Complex363 North Parramore AvenueOrlando, FL Tickets are now on sale in the DGUSA.tv Store or by calling 267-638-6583. There are ticket packages available. If you buy tickets to all three events, you will get a 15% discount. If you buy tickets to both Orlando events, you get a 10% discount. Reserved ringside seats also come with a merchandise credit. Please browse www.DGUSA.tv for all the info.
NikoBaltimore Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 It could be a lesson that they learned from Summerslam weekend. ROH might have had some more people if not for NXT. And it definitely hurt JR's show, but that's not a wrestling show per se. Either way, I consider it a smart move on their part.
Chaos Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 It could be a lesson that they learned from Summerslam weekend. ROH might have had some more people if not for NXT. And it definitely hurt JR's show, but that's not a wrestling show per se. Either way, I consider it a smart move on their part. I was thinking that I would maybe drive down to Orlando if there was an NXT show that Saturday. I cannot take off of work for the Rumble after going to Survivor Series this weekend, so I really hope this proves to be the case.
madsplash Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 You know on the subject of Evolve...I went to the Queens show a few weeks back and holy shit you guys, Peter Kaasa. He's a little short but he's built like Conan the Destroyer and he's probably the best flyer I've seen since PAC. And on top of that he has an amateur and MMA background so he can actually do that wrestling thing too. I implore you to check him out.
RIPPA Posted December 1, 2015 Author Posted December 1, 2015 Gabe's long ass Facebook post about the Sabre/Strong match I want to take this moment and thank both Zack Sabre Jr. and Roderick Strong for their match at EVOLVE 45. It's a match that almost didn't happen, and I owe Paul Heyman and CM Punk a nod for reminding me of something that resulted in it taking place. It was just a few hours before I was set to get on a plane and go to Florida for EVOLVE 45 last July. I heard a text go off on my phone. If there's one true thing about booking, late night texts before a show are almost never good. I dread hearing that dinging sound meaning I have a text. Of course, it wasn't good. Davey Richards had suffered a concussion in West Virginia and could not board a plane. It was awful he had been injured, but there was no debate on if he would make the EVOLVE weekend. Now that we have been educated about concussions, we know that there's no way Davey could get on a plane and then wrestle. It just would have been stupid. We had lost Biff Busick to injury earlier in the week. We were running thin. I remembered a Paul Heyman lesson from back in the day. A lesson ECW was built on. Always try to give the fans something better when you have to make a substitution. I started to play around with different lineups. I put something together, but it didn't quite feel right in my gut. Then I remembered back to a night that CM Punk's tag team partner didn't show up about 10 years ago. I was going to go with a lesser name as a substitution that night, but Punk turned to me and said "I remember you telling me to always give the fans the best substitution possible." I didn't want to book Sabre Jr. vs. Strong last July. I wanted to save it, build it, give it a backstory. However, under the circumstances, it was time to go into hotshot mode. There weren't any top names available to bring in at the last minute. There was only one other choice- do the best match possible with the talent we had. That match was Sabre Jr. vs. Strong. The rest is history. The two delivered not only one of the best matches in the history of the WWN Family, but an all time great match that I've ever seen including my time of going to WWF and NWA as a kid all the way through working in ECW, ROH, FIP, DGUSA, EVOLVE and WWN. When it was over, I was overwhelmed with a rare feeling that I had just experienced a special performance of true art. No words can really describe that feeling. The next week Roddy told me he had signed with ROH and wouldn't be able to work for us anymore. While I was happy that Roddy got a deal that he wanted, I admit I was devastated that I wouldn't be able to book him again. I'm a fan of him in the ring. I love working with him behind-the-scenes. He gave us a great feud against Drew Galloway, and a tremendous run of matches ending with the best match he has had on any show I booked during our 10 year relationship. For that, I am truly grateful. It is really special to end things like that. It inspires me to be better in the future. We have decided to give you this Sabre Jr. vs. Strong match for Cyber Monday. You surpassed our expectations with our Blu-ray sales at DGUSA.tv during Black Friday. We owe you one. We have extended the Black Friday sales at both DGUSA.tv and WWNLive.com until midnight EST tonight. We want to give back even more to you by putting the Sabre Jr. vs. Strong match online for free until midnight est. tonight. We want you to see it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. This will always be a very special match to me. I'm thankful everyday it happened in an EVOLVE ring.
RIPPA Posted December 1, 2015 Author Posted December 1, 2015 Sabre was supposed to face Richards Strong I believe was suppose to face Timothy Thatcher
Hail Sabin Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Bumping this up since Evolve 53-55 is next week. Regal, Jason Jordan and Chad Gable will all be at Evolve 54.
RIPPA Posted January 14, 2016 Author Posted January 14, 2016 I am kinda amused that the poster for 54 has a giant fucking picture of Jordan/Gable on it
Hail Sabin Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 They are charging you another $10 for a VIP ticket on top of your ticket to get an autograph from each, a photo with both and a free 8X10. That said I did buy my tickets for 54/55 and the VIP ticket last night.
madsplash Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 I did the upgrade for Sami Zayn in NYC...$10 really isn't bad considering what you'll pay at these conventions for an autograph. 1
RIPPA Posted January 19, 2016 Author Posted January 19, 2016 Announced for Friday EVOLVE Tag Team Title Tournament First Round Match EVOLVE Champion Timothy Thatcher & Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Chris Hero & Tommy End EVOLVE Tag Team Title Tournament First Round Match Caleb Konley & Anthony Nese with So Cal Val & Andrea vs. Harlem & Lancelot Bravado EVOLVE Tag Team Title Tournament First Round Match Trent Baretta & Rocky Romero vs. Dan Barry & Bill Carr EVOLVE Tag Team Title Tournament First Round Match Johnny Gargano & Drew Galloway vs. Drew Gulak & TJ Perkins Style Battle Round Robin Singles Tournament Night 1 featuring: -Fred Yehi -Matt Riddle -Peter Kaasa -Tracy Williams Bonus Match PJ Black vs. Ethan Page
Tim Evans Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Thatcher is out with a Staph Infection and is replaced with Sami Callahan. That really sucks.. 2
Hail Sabin Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 Tommaso Ciampa was be added to Evolve 54 & 55 he will face Ethan Page on Evolve 54 and like Page an eliminated person on 55.
Dog Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 From HHH's Twitter: It's a strange world we live in. EDIT: Aaaaaand beaten by an hour.
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