Wrestlenewz brings you live play-by-play coverage, results and viewing party for tonight’s WWE Evolution pay-per-view broadcast. Kick-off starts at 6 PM EST and the main show begins at 7 PM EST on WWE Network. Be sure to tweet and follow @wrestlenewz on Twitter.
Evolution is a historic night as it’s the first WWE pay per view to feature only female superstars. There are titles on line from RAW, SmackDown and NXT. Plus, WWE Hall of Famers Trish Stratus & Lita team together and we will see who wins the 2018 Mae Young Classic Tournament.
Some familiar names from the past on the pre-show.
In 2008 @McCoolMichelleL and I competed for the first ever Divas Championship Match at the Nassau Coliseum. Today we are back for #WWEEvolution. Full circle. ????? #womenswrestlingrocks pic.twitter.com/rlvFoe9GTA
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) October 28, 2018
me: kelly kelly, the question everyone wants to know… are we related?@TheBarbieBlank #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/pnRDXdjT71
— Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) October 28, 2018
Great to see you, @EveTorresGracie! ?? #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/qwe5IgOc0M
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2018
Trish Stratus & Lita vs. Alicia Fox & Mickie James
Alexa Bliss is on the outside. Some vintage spots by Trish Stratus and Lita. Lita hits the moonsault on Fox & James. Trish follows with the kick to James’ head and pins her longtime rival.
You got goosebumps yet? #WWEEvolution @trishstratuscom @MickieJames pic.twitter.com/epY07tRPJK
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2018
#TeamBestie is IN SYNC! @trishstratuscom @AmyDumas #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/HnUZCzmCic
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) October 28, 2018
#YouStillGotIt #WWEEvolution @trishstratuscom pic.twitter.com/2y8LMfy4vX
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 28, 2018
Yes @AliciaFoxy won the Women’s Title in this building in 2010.
But you all knew that. It’s up there with Hogan/Andre.#WWEEvolution— WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) October 28, 2018
It’s @MickieJames & @trishstratuscom, responsible for the most iconic WrestleMania moment that now never happened #WWEEvolution
— WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) October 28, 2018
VINTAGE STRATUS! ??? #WWEEvolution @MickieJames @trishstratuscom pic.twitter.com/KcleLgElWW
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 28, 2018
LEGENDS #WWEEVOLUTION pic.twitter.com/SzANY3NwLl
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 28, 2018
Winners: Trish Stratus & Lita
Thoughts on the first match? #WWEEvolution
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 28, 2018
Battle Royal With The Winner Getting a Future Title Shot
Each wrestler gets an entrance. The veterans and newbies quickly square off. Many Rose & Sonya Deville toss out several veterans; until Mandy turns on Deville and she’s eliminated. We just had a suplex involving 10-12 of the entrants. With everyone down, Carmella starts a dance break and Ivory joins. Final four are Asuka, Ember Moon, Tamina Snuka and Nia Jax. Moon gets rid of Asuka and then Tamina. Zelina Vega appears (she was never eliminated) but gets sent flying over the top rope by Nia. Moon gets knocked down by Nia and its then eliminated.
The elimination of Billie and Peyton was iconic #WWEEVOLUTION #BattleRoyal pic.twitter.com/ukYjTHbo3v
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 28, 2018
FLAWLESS!!! #WWEEvolution @McCoolMichelleL pic.twitter.com/QTlV1da3I4
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 28, 2018
.@Madusa_rocks is here to turn #WWEEvolution ABLAZE!!! ? pic.twitter.com/g5lAsvj1x5
Here comes @Madusa_rocks, which explains why there were no trash cans in the locker room #WWEEvolution
— WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) October 28, 2018
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2018
Hollaaaaaaaa!!! It’s @TheBarbieBlank! #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/6dwEfhavgK
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 28, 2018
Two VERY special guests are here to see @MariaLKanellis‘ in-ring return! #WWEEvolution @RealMikeBennett pic.twitter.com/AWCLglyicv
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) October 28, 2018
She just needs a little space to call her own, and that’s in the middle of the RING! #WWEEvolution @Torrie11 pic.twitter.com/iCnX9UudN7
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 28, 2018
NOT #IIconic! @PeytonRoyceWWE & @BillieKayWWE get eliminated early in this HER-storic Women’s #BattleRoyal. #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/NHt016mIpz
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2018
Did @WWE_MandyRose just ELIMINATE her BEST FRIEND @SonyaDevilleWWE?!?! #BattleRoyal #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/84iJT9Gbef
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 28, 2018
We miss you, #BigDog. ??#ThankYouRoman #WWEEvolution @NiaJaxWWE @TaminaSnuka @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/xKdudOPfWB
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2018
And the veteran Ivory goes for a pin…in a battle royal #WWEEvolution
— WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) October 28, 2018
The past and present collide in a high-stakes #BattleRoyal… DANCE BREAKS included! #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/ptsWNSBmmv
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2018
.@McCoolMichelleL takin’ care of BIZNESS! #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/6ZDvxgbapd
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) October 28, 2018
Don’t celebrate just yet, @Zelina_VegaWWE… #WWEEvolution @NiaJaxWWE pic.twitter.com/lzQPWhf34i
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 28, 2018
Not like most #BattleRoyal Winners.@NiaJaxWWE has secured a future championship opportunity! #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/hncwWRLIjR
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2018
Winner: Nia Jax
Post math-match, Nia cries as the fans chant “you deserve it.” She wishes Ronda Rousey and Nikki Bella luck because she’s coming for the belt.
This woman won the #BattleRoyal and now gets a shot at the #WomensChampionship #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/LXLvzhZz6E
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 28, 2018
Thoughts on the #BattleRoyal? #WWEEvolution
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 28, 2018
The women are killing it tonight #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/bmP77DxMIr
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
2018 Mae Young Finals: Toni Storm vs. Io Shirai
We learn way Io Shirai is known as the genius of of the sky. And, we see why Toni Storm is known for her suplexes. A pair of storm zeros brings home the tournament.
QUESTION: Why is #WWEMYC competitor @shirai_io called the #GeniusOfTheSky? #WWEEvolution
ANSWER: pic.twitter.com/hoUN42ew16
— WWE (@WWE) October 29, 2018
When @shirai_io takes to the sky, prepare to witness pure GENIUS!
The #GeniusOfTheSky battles @tonistorm_ in the #WWEMYC 2018 Finals at #WWEEvolution! pic.twitter.com/VLv2xYsMgB
— WWE (@WWE) October 29, 2018
Winner: Toni Storm to win the 2018 Mae Young Classic
Toni and Io hug after the match. Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and Sara Amato present Storm with flowers and the trophy. Io also gets flowers.
The winner of the @MaeYoungClassic is @tonistorm_.
“Someone with the last name Storm just won something in WWE? Wow” – @LanceStorm #WWEEvolution— WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) October 29, 2018
Congrats @tonistorm_, you did it! #WWEEvolution #MaeYoungClasic pic.twitter.com/8UF95FWGN6
The clock just struck TONI TIME.@tonistorm_ has won the 2018 #WWEMYC at #WWEEvolution! pic.twitter.com/D6QpJpAYZI
— WWE (@WWE) October 29, 2018
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
How was the #MaeYoungClasic match? #wweevolution
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
Not ONE woman on the international announce teams? REALLY? #WWEEvolution
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
Sasha Banks, Bayley & Natalya vs. The Riott Squad
The Riott Squad keeps Bayley in during out of the match. Sasha Banks botches a splash over the top rope and is then tossed into the barricade by The Riott Squad. Ruby Riott goes to the top rope and wants to do a senton bomb on Banks. Bayley jumps on Banks and takes the brunt of Ruby’s senton bomb. Bayley takes out Ruby and Sarah Logan on the outside. Natalya with a powerbomb on Liv Morgan, Bayley with elbow drop off the top and Banks finishes the match by hitting the frog splash, like Eddie Guerrero.
?? There ain’t NO stoppin’ them now! ??@itsBayleyWWE @SashaBanksWWE @NatByNature #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/C0ft2Fghqh
— WWE (@WWE) October 29, 2018
The #RiottSquad never said they played fair. #WWEEvolution @RubyRiottWWE @YaOnlyLivvOnce @sarahloganwwe @SashaBanksWWE pic.twitter.com/i32tmMWXCC
— WWE (@WWE) October 29, 2018
In theory @itsBayleyWWE could have just knocked @RubyRiottWWE off the turnbuckle. But why let logic get in the way or anything? #WWEEvolution
— WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) October 29, 2018
It’s always wise to BANK on #TheBoss!#TheRiottSquad battles @SashaBanksWWE, @itsBayleyWWE, and @NatbyNature at #WWEEvolution! pic.twitter.com/2ZgESu4g3J
— WWE (@WWE) October 29, 2018
You gotta have HART. ?? @NatByNature #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/0ZzCsCL5AZ
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) October 29, 2018
Winners: Sasha Banks, Bayley & Natalya
Didnthe 6-woman Tag match live up to the hype? #WWEEvolution
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
NXT Women’s Championship: Kairi Sane vs. Shayna Baszler
It’s time for the re-match, with Kairi Sane defending her NXT title against the Submission Magician.
Easily one of the matches I’m most excited for!#WWEEvolution #PiratePrincess pic.twitter.com/KSDA9JgGIK
— The Smark Knight (@SmarkKnight) October 29, 2018
Shayna > Ronda change my mind #WWEEvolution
— Ben Louzy (@BenLouzy) October 29, 2018
The Pirate Princess starts off more aggresively than in past matches, but the momentum eventually shifted over to the challenger, with Baszler taking control.
EWW HER ARM #WWEEvolution
— ??????? (@HanaShonen) October 29, 2018
After seeing this match so far , I can definitely say I am missing out on not watching NXT. So need to watch it. #WWEEvolution
— Charmaine (@luvs_may) October 29, 2018
Baszler has been dominant during the match, but the champion has shown her resilience throughout. Just when it seemd Sane was getting rolling, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir interefered and allowed Baszler to regain the title.
Winner and NEW NXT Women’s Champion: Shayna Baszler
Lynch or Flair … who wins? #SDLIVE #WomensChampion #WWEEVOLUTION
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
Last Woman Standing Match: Charlotte Flair versus Becky Lynch (SD title)
It’s time for what should be a good if not great match between Becky and Charlotte. This time it is a first-ever last woman standing match. And, in case you didn’t know, Becky is not getting the heel reception at all…
The world loves Becky Lynch. Do you need more proof? #WWEEvolution
— Spotlight Saga (@SpotlightSaga) October 29, 2018
Those Becky chants tho #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/kOezklkVMf
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
These two have been unmistakable pillars of the @WWE women’s division over the past few years. Two pivotal reasons why the @WWEUniverse is getting to celebrate this history-making night. #WWEEvolution
— Horrific Joey Bowie ? (@LegitJoeyBowie) October 29, 2018
A Kendo Stick!! Sandman would be proud!! #WWEEvolution
— Masked Guy No.2 (@maskedguy_2) October 29, 2018
The women tossed a bunch of chairs in to the ring (not as bad as Terry Funk in ECW). Charlotte ended up dropping Becky on to them in a not pleasant looking bump.
And @MsCharlotteWWE sends @BeckyLynchWWE into the pile of steel chairs #Evolution #WWEEvolution #WomensWrestling #LastWomanStanding #smackdownlivewomenschampionship
— Andrew Mecha Davis (@popanimecomics) October 29, 2018
Well Charlotte hits the moonsault on Becky whom was on the table but clearly it didn’t break as Becky rolled off the table. #WWEEvolution
— DD With Amy & Mylie (@DD_Amy_Mylie) October 29, 2018
As was to be expected, the last woman standing match devolved into pure chaos, and perhaps a harbinger of what we could see at TLC-because these women used ladders, tables and chairs (and more).
This is awesome *clap, clap, clap, clap, clap* #LastManStanding #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/cHR0upUNVQ
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
Leg drop off the ladder through the announce table. #WWEEvolution
— Kelsey (@iAmKelsey91) October 29, 2018
This is like the Ghostbusters remake, taking all the things people like about the mens versions but only half as good. #WWEEvolution
— Krispin Wah (@RealKrispinWah) October 29, 2018
After Charlotte “Hulked” up and made a comeback, Becky managed to put her through another table and finally kept Flair down for the count.
Winner, and still champion: Becky Lynch
The #LastManStanding match was off the chain. Who else thinks it should’ve closed the #WWEEvolution?
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
Raw Women’s Championship: Ronda Rousey vs. Nikki Bella
Ronda Rousey drops Nikki Bella on the back of her neck in the first spot. Rousey toys with Nikki before some Bella Twin magic. Rousey gets both Bella Twins on her back and drops them. Now, Rousey with a barrage of strikes. Nikki was in control for the first half, but that is over. Brie tossed into the announce table. Rack Attack 2.0 can’t keep Rousey down. Rousey with the armbar and Nikki must tap.
Take a selfie now @BellaTwins! #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/BnJSAE2yDZ
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
When your cockiness hits epic levels #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/gG4jzu9IlD
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
Renee: Is NIKKI okay!?
Micheal Cole: Is Ronda okay?
Because in a Bellas match, anyone could get injured and be out for a while … #WWEEvolution— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
TWO Bellas for the price of ONE! #WWEEvolution #RondaRousey #NikkiBella @RondaRousey @BellaTwins pic.twitter.com/jY8fXeyuoh
— WWE (@WWE) October 29, 2018
#AndStill #Raw #WomensChampion #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/kska1ptkOb
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
The Baddest Champ on the Planet.#AndStill your #Raw #WomensChampion… ROWDY #RondaRousey! #WWEEvolution @RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/Bfn89nclIV
— WWE (@WWE) October 29, 2018
Winner: Ronda Rousey to remain RAW Women’s Champion
Rate #WWEEvolution
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
Match of the Night #wweevolution
— WrestleNewz.com (@wrestlenewz) October 29, 2018
The show closes with the all the women coming to the stage.
Well, that was awesome. Good job, everybody! #WWEEvolution
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— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) October 29, 2018