WWE EVOLVE Results – April 23, 2025 – Timothy Thatcher vs. Bryce Donovan

Apr 23, 2025

April 23, 2025
Orlando, FL – Performance Center
Commentary – Peter Rosenberg and Mr. Stone
Results via Matt ten-Hoeve via PWInsider.com

Quick Match Results

Sean Legacy defeated Jackson Drake via Shambles (pinfall)
Zara Zakher defeated Aria Bennett via Control Z (pinfall)
Carlee Bright defeated Kalyx via Roll-up (pinfall)
Bryce Donovan defeated Timothy Thatcher via Black Hole Slam (pinfall)

Video: Swipe Right, Jackson Drake, Bryce Donovan, Timothy Thatcher, Sean Legacy

This week’s episode begins with a recap of how Swipe Right and Jackson Drake have aligned with Bryce Donovan, and how Timothy Thatcher and Sean Legacy have not appreciated that alliance.

Ringside: Stevie Turner, Vanity Project, Drako Knox

EVOLVE Prime Minister Stevie Turner comes out to ringside. She is on the verge of finalizing a huge announcement tonight. Before she can continue, Swipe Right, Jackson Drake, Zayda Steel, and Bryce Donovan interrupt her and head to the ring.

Drako Knox is shown in the VIP Section. He’s disgusted with the interruption.

Brad Baylor tells everyone to take a good look at the five future superstars in the ring. Look at Zayda. That thought going through your head… that answer is “no!” Now, look at Jackson Drake. He’s known as the wild card at any frat party. Swipe Right is any lady’s dream team. And Bryce Donovan… no one wants to mess with him.

Everyone wants to call the five wrestlers in the ring the “Vanity Project.” Baylor is fine with that. That’s exactly what they are. All Baylor asks is for everyone to remember this moment because it’s the moment that the Vanity Project takes over EVOLVE.

Stevie Turner interrupts the Vanity Project. She still calls the shots around here. Since Jackson Drake is in the ring, why not have his match now?

Jackson Drake vs. Sean Legacy

They lock up, and Sean Legacy grabs a wristlock. Jackson Drake reverses but eats a dropkick to the legs and then a regular dropkick. Drake kicks back in the corner and hits a powerslam for a two-count. Drake cranks Legacy’s arm and goes for a belly-to-back suplex, but Legacy flips out of it. He drops Drake and hits a standing moonsault for a two-count. Drake rolls to the apron, and Legacy kicks him to the floor. Legacy hits a dive and then rolls Drake back into the ring.

Zayda Steel distracts the referee. Brad Baylor tries to grab Legacy, but Legacy kicks him off. Ricky Smokes gives it a try and successfully pauses Legacy from getting back into the ring. The referee has seen enough, though, and bans the Vanity Project from ringside as the show goes to a commercial break.

Back from the break, Drake has control of Legacy in a cravat. Legacy fights out of it and tries to drive Drake into the turnbuckles. Drake blocks it and kicks Legacy into the corner. Drake charges in the corner, but Legacy hits a back elbow. Legacy flips off the ropes and grabs Drake. He slams Drake down and lays in some punches. Legacy tackles down Drake twice and then hits a couple of kicks and a German suplex. Legacy hits a springboard missile dropkick for a two-count.

Legacy tries to lift up Drake, but Drake fights it off. Legacy powers through it, but Drake holds onto the ropes. Legacy places Drake on the apron, but Drake grabs Legacy’s arm and pulls it down over the top rope. Drake gets in the ring and hits a Lethal InJacktion for a two-count. Drake pulls down his knee pad and goes for the Unaliving, but Legacy moves out of the way. They exchange some strikes until Drake hits a big clothesline. Both men are slow to get up.

They exchange strikes as they stand up until Drake hits a hurricanrana. Drake hits the Unaliving, but it sends Legacy to the floor. Drake hits the ropes, but Legacy rolls into the ring and hits a standing Spanish Fly for a two-count. Legacy goes for a springboard move, but Drake moves out of the way. Drake hits a series of strikes and kicks until Legacy shakes it off and hits a dropkick. Legacy goes for a running strike, but Drake moves out of the way and hits a Rewindrana for a two-count.

Drake digs his thumb into Legacy’s eye. Drako Knox is not happy with what he’s seeing in the VIP Section. Legacy shakes it off and tries to fight back. Drake goes for Lethal InJacktion, but Legacy catches him and hits Shambles for the win!

Winner: Sean Legacy via Pinfall.

Sean Legacy speaks into the camera after his match. His busted eye isn’t going to stop him. He wants the WWE ID Championship because he’s super!

Video: Kylie Rae, Wendy Choo

Kylie Rae is outside with trees behind her. She says hello to Wendy Choo. She’s felt Choo’s darkness, but she’s not afraid of her. Rae wants a rematch. Why not next week?

Backstage: Harlem Lewis, Keanu Carver, Stevie Turner

Harlem Lewis and Keanu Carver meet in the back for their Face-Off. Lewis says that he knows the EVOLVE Championship tournament is going to come down to them. Carver says that sounds good, but he’s been running through everyone. Lewis has beaten some people too, but Carver hasn’t beaten him. Stevie Turner comes in and sets up a match for next week—it’ll be Keanu Carver and Harlem Lewis vs. Swipe Right.

Zara Zakher vs. Aria Bennett

Aria Bennett asks for a handshake to start things off, and Zara Zakher obliges. Zakher is quick to take Bennett down and attempt some roll-ups. They counter roll-ups a couple of times and then show respect to each other. They lock up, and Bennett grabs an arm and cranks it. Bennett is sent to the ropes, and she flips over Zakher. Bennett hits an arm drag and holds onto the armbar. Zakher stands out of it, but Bennett slams her down and holds onto the arm. Bennett gets a two-count after another arm drag.

Zakher is whipped into the ropes and hits a headscissors. Zakher goes for a monkey flip but is placed on the second rope. Zakher pushes off Bennett and hits a flying crossbody. Bennett kicks out of a pin and sends Zakher into the corner. Zakher climbs to the second rope, but Bennett follows her up. Bennett hits a super hurricanrana for a two-count. Bennett hits a step-up enzuigiri and a neckbreaker for a two-count. Bennett works over Zakher’s arm some more, but Zakher counters with Control Z for the win!

Winner: Zara Zakher via Pinfall.

Chuey Martinez interviews Zara Zakher after the match. Zakher begins to answer Martinez, but the lights go out. When they come back on, a teddy bear with a note is left on the ring apron. Zakher checks the note, and it says, “Kylie, I accept.”

Ringside: Vanity Project

The Vanity Project, minus Bryce Donovan, are in the VIP Section. Chuey Martinez wants to know what they are doing out there since they got thrown out from ringside. Brad Baylor just got off the phone with his parents’ lawyer. Even though they got thrown out of ringside, they have every right to be in the VIP Section.

Carlee Bright vs. Kalyx

They lock up, and Kalyx drives her knee into Carlee Bright’s midsection. Kalyx follows with a knee smash and whips Bright across the ring. Bright ducks a clothesline and counters with a dropkick. Kalyx blocks an O’Connor Roll and responds with an elbow knockdown. She taunts Kendal Grey at ringside, stomps on Bright’s left hand, and kicks her in the face. Kalyx tugs on Bright’s hair and whips her across the ring.

Bright retaliates with a kick to Kalyx’s chest, but Kalyx delivers a clothesline, followed by two running back elbow smashes. Kalyx continues her assault in the corner. Grey offers encouragement from ringside. Bright fights back with three upkicks. Kalyx pulls Bright off the ropes, but Bright counters with forearm shivers. Kalyx shoves Bright, who ducks another clothesline and applies an Octopus Stretch. Kalyx breaks the hold with a Tilt-A-Whirl Backbreaker. She lifts Bright onto her shoulders, but Bright rolls Kalyx over for the surprise pinfall victory.

Winner: Carlee Bright via Pinfall.

Ringside: Vanity Project

Chuey Martinez approaches the Vanity Project in the VIP Section once more. The crowd wants them out, but they refuse to budge.

Timothy Thatcher vs. Bryce Donovan

They lock up, and Timothy Thatcher immediately targets one of Bryce Donovan’s arms. Donovan attempts to counter, but Thatcher overpowers him. Donovan drives Thatcher into the corner and lands a cheap shot. Thatcher fights back, but Donovan cuts him off with a right hand. Donovan clubs Thatcher and applies an arm hold. Thatcher responds with punches and tosses Donovan. Donovan rolls to the floor, seeking solace from the Vanity Project as the show goes to a commercial break.

Back from the break, Thatcher controls Donovan on the mat, stretching his leg and driving his knee into Donovan. Thatcher ties up Donovan’s legs again. Donovan attempts to escape, but Thatcher maintains control, applying a Bow and Arrow. Donovan escapes and delivers punches. Thatcher kicks out of a pin attempt and lands uppercuts.

Thatcher attempts a butterfly suplex, but Donovan counters with a clothesline for a two-count. Donovan delivers forearms and a slam, followed by a kick, but Thatcher kicks out before a one-count. Thatcher fights back, but Donovan halts his momentum, driving Thatcher’s arm into the mat and pinning him for a two-count. Donovan applies a chinlock. Thatcher escapes but is sent into the ropes. Donovan tackles him down for another two-count.

They exchange strikes until Thatcher is sent to the floor. Donovan follows and sends him into the ring post. Back in the ring, Donovan suplexes Thatcher for a two-count. Thatcher attempts a comeback, but Donovan slams him and hits a leaping forearm for another two-count.

Donovan slams Thatcher and goes for an elbow drop, but Thatcher moves. Donovan charges, but Thatcher dodges. Thatcher fights back, avoiding a chokeslam and hitting a step-up enzuigiri. He attempts a butterfly suplex but can’t secure it initially. On the second attempt, he succeeds. Brad Baylor distracts Thatcher from the apron, allowing Donovan to capitalize with a Black Hole Slam for the win.

Winner: Bryce Donovan via Pinfall.

After the match, the Vanity Project celebrates in the ring.

Backstage: Stevie Turner, Harlem Lewis, Keanu Carver

Backstage, Stevie Turner observes the celebration and remarks that the Vanity Project is going to be trouble. Harlem Lewis and Keanu Carver approach. Lewis says, “Not for long.” Carver adds that he and Lewis are going to “beat the brakes off those boys.”