After it was confirmed at June’s television tapings, the Tag Team title match for NXT TakeOver: Toronto has now been officially announced.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) will defend their titles against The Undisputed Era (Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish) at the SummerSlam weekend special. The Scotiabank Arena is hosting TakeOver: Toronto on Saturday, August 10.
Dawkins & Ford have been NXT Tag Team Champions since defeating O’Reilly & Fish, Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch, and The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake & Steve Cutler) in a ladder match for the then-vacant titles at TakeOver XXV last month. O’Reilly dealt with a staph infection after hurting his back in that match.
The Street Profits made their main roster debut on the July 1 episode of Raw. They’ve continued to appear in segments since then but have yet to wrestle.
Adam Cole will defend the NXT Championship against Johnny Gargano in a two-out-of-three falls match in the main event of TakeOver: Toronto. In storyline, Gargano will pick a stipulation for one fall and Cole will pick the stipulation for the other. If it goes to a third fall, William Regal will choose the last stipulation.
This week’s episode of Raw saw the NXT Tag Team Champions make their main roster debut.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) made multiple appearances on tonight’s episode. After a camera shot briefly showed that they were there at the start of the show, Dawkins & Ford did a backstage interview later and announced that they’re on Raw.
Dawkins & Ford didn’t wrestle on tonight’s show, but they appeared in another backstage segment where they interrupted an interview with Paul Heyman. They had their NXT Tag Team titles with them in their segments.
The Street Profits became the NXT Tag Team Champions by defeating The Undisputed Era (Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish), Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch, and The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake & Steve Cutler) in a four-way ladder match at TakeOver XXV last month. The titles had been vacated by The Viking Raiders after they were called up to Raw in the Superstar Shake-up.
The next NXT Tag Team Champions will be crowned in a ladder match at TakeOver XXV.
William Regal announced on tonight’s episode of NXT that Oney Lorcan & Danny Burch, The Undisputed Era (Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish), The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford), and The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake & Steve Cutler) will face off in a ladder match for the vacant titles at TakeOver XXV. The special is taking place at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Saturday, June 1.
The match was first announced at this month’s NXT television tapings, though the ladder stipulation wasn’t confirmed until now.
The NXT Tag Team titles were vacated after The Viking Raiders were called up to Raw in this year’s Superstar Shake-up.
On the NXT TV episode that aired last week, The Viking Raiders bowed to the fans and left the titles in the ring. That came after their title defense against The Street Profits ended in a no contest when The Forgotten Sons got involved and started a brawl, which also included Lorcan & Burch.
Velveteen Dream defending his North American Championship against Tyler Breeze was also announced for TakeOver XXV tonight, along with a singles match between Matt Riddle and Roderick Strong. NXT Champion Johnny Gargano will defend his title against Adam Cole at the special, and Io Shirai will challenge for Shayna Baszler’s Women’s Championship.
EVOLVE Wrestling has revealed both of Ricochet’s matches for next month’s shows.
Ricochet is returning to EVOLVE for events on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. He’ll be facing Orange Cassidy at EVOLVE 123 in Melrose, Massachusetts on March 15. At EVOLVE 124 in Queens, New York the next night, Ricochet will team with EVOLVE Tag Team Champions The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) in a six-man tag match against Eddie Kingston, Shane Strickland & Joe Gacy.
EVOLVE 123 will take place at Melrose Memorial Hall, while La Boom is hosting EVOLVE 124.
EVOLVE did a Twitter poll to decide Ricochet’s opponent for the Melrose show, with Cassidy getting support from fans and fellow wrestlers. Cassidy won with 61 percent of the vote. Strickland finished second with 28 percent, and AR Fox came in third with 11 percent.
Kingston, Strickland, Gacy, and Colby Corino formed a stable in EVOLVE this past weekend. They attacked WWN Champion JD Drake and The Street Profits, and the storyline is that they’re banding together after they were all once not welcome in EVOLVE.
Ricochet made his WWE main roster debut on last night’s Raw, teaming with Finn Balor to defeat Bobby Lashley & Lio Rush.
– Dominik Dijakovic defeated Mansoor Al-Shehail with Feast Your Eyes
– Chelsea Green defeated Jessie Elaban after hitting an Unprettier
– Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel defeated Jeet Rama & Rinku Singh after a second rope uppercut into powerbomb combo
– Luke Menzies did an interview complaining about not having a match tonight. He was interrupted by Eric Bugenhagen, which led to them having a fight and Bugenhagen rocking out.
– Punishment Martinez defeated Brennan Williams with a Scorpion Death Drop
– Mia Yim & Keith Lee defeated Kona Reeves and Vanessa Borne when Lee powerbomb Yim onto Reeves
– Johnny Gargano defeated Humberto Carrillo with a springboard DDT
– Candice LeRae defeated Deonna Purrazzo with a lionsault
– Bugenhagen did an encore performance.
– The Street Profits & Ricochet defeated The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake, Steve Cutler & Jaxson Ryker) after Dawkins hit a spear on Blake
WWE has announced two matches for next week’s episode of NXT television.
Next Wednesday’s post-TakeOver: Phoenix episode will feature a tag match with Kairi Sane & Io Shirai facing Four Horsewomen members Jessamyn Duke & Marina Shafir. The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) will also face The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake & Steve Cutler with Jaxson Ryker) on the show.
Those matches are expected to be taped before NXT TakeOver: Phoenix at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona this Saturday.
Sane & Shirai defeated an enhancement team (Amber Nova & Tanea Brooks) on this week’s NXT TV. An interview with Sane & Shirai aired after that, with Duke & Shafir interrupting them to set up their match.
The Forgotten Sons attacked The Street Profits in an angle that aired on last week’s episode of NXT TV. The Street Profits had defeated The Metro Brothers before being laid out by The Forgotten Sons.
While Impact Tag Team Champions LAX (Santana & Ortiz) had been announced for EVOLVE’s December shows, they’re now off the events.
Gabe Sapolsky announced on Twitter this afternoon that Impact Wrestling has pulled LAX from EVOLVE 117 and EVOLVE 118: “Impact Wrestling has pulled LAX off the 12/15 & 16 dates. Working on replacements now. I was just informed. Our apologies to the fans.”
LAX had been scheduled to face NXT’s Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) in some form on both events. The Street Profits defending their EVOLVE Tag Team titles against LAX and AR Fox & Leon Ruff in a triple threat match had been announced for EVOLVE 117 in Queens, New York on December 15, and LAX & Austin Theory teaming against The Street Profits & Darby Allin in a six-man tag match was announced for EVOLVE 118 in Deer Park, New York on December 16.
Here are the matches that have been confirmed for EVOLVE 117 and EVOLVE 118 thus far:
EVOLVE 117 —
Kassius Ohno vs. Darby Allin
EVOLVE Champion Fabian Aichner defending against Austin Theory
After becoming champions at EVOLVE 114, NXT’s Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) and Fabian Aichner had their first title defenses this weekend.
The Street Profits retained their EVOLVE Tag Team titles against JD Drake & Anthony Henry at EVOLVE 115 in Livonia, Michigan on Friday. They also retained against AR Fox & Leon Ruff at EVOLVE 116 in Oak Lawn, Illinois on Saturday.
Aichner defended the EVOLVE Championship for the first time in Livonia, defeating fellow NXT wrestler Kassius Ohno.
Another WWE wrestler was also in action at the events, with Mustafa Ali defeating DJZ in Livonia and Darby Allin in Oak Lawn.
Here are the full results:
EVOLVE 115 —
– Barrett Brown defeated BSHP KNG
– Mike Fierro defeated Juntai
– Harlem Bravado defeated Leon Ruff, Adrian Alanis, and Jason Kincaid in a four-way match
Bravado stole the win by hitting his Straight Cash Homie finisher on Ruff.
AR Fox and The Skulk (Fox’s students) came out after, Fox said he was proud of Ruff and Alanis, and they were then interrupted by Austin Theory and Priscilla Kelly.
Kelly said that Theory is Fox’s most successful student. Theory said he should be The Skulk’s role model and coach and that Fox feeds off the careers of his students.
– Austin Theory defeated AR Fox
Theory stole the quick win with a roll-up after Kelly knocked down Ayla Fox on the outside and Fox was checking on her.
As Theory and Kelly were heading to the back, Fox asked for one more match. Fox said it would be an unsanctioned fight. If Theory wins, Theory gets The Skulk and Fox’s wrestling school. If Fox wins, Theory has to show them respect. Theory accepted the challenge.
– Mustafa Ali defeated DJZ
Ali countered the ZDT into a sunset flip to get the win. DJZ got a WWE Cruiserweight title belt from a fan after the match, handed it to Ali, and Ali held it ahead of his match against Buddy Murphy at Survivor Series.
– Josh Briggs defeated Cody Vance
Briggs, who dealt with flight issues to get to the show, won quickly with the M5 (chokeslam into double knees). Briggs then attacked Vance and gave him another M5.
– SHINE Champion Allysin Kay defeated Shotzi Blackheart to retain her title
Kay retained with a discus lariat. She helped Blackheart up after the match but then pushed her.
– EVOLVE Tag Team Champions The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) defeated WWN Champion JD Drake & Anthony Henry to retain their titles
Drake and Henry attacked The Street Profits as they were trying to get in the ring, but The Street Profits ended up retaining with their spinebuster/frog splash combo.
Ford got the pin on Drake and seemed to set up a future WWN Championship match against him as they got in a face off after the match.
– EVOLVE Champion Fabian Aichner defeated Kassius Ohno to retain his title
Aichner survived Ohno’s strikes and hit a sit-out powerbomb to retain after struggling to get Ohno up.
Anthony Henry came out, clapped for Ohno and Aichner, and called the match amazing. Henry said he’s sick and tired of being unappreciated and guys like Aichner coming in and taking spots. Ohno tried to talk to Henry, but Henry said he wants Aichner to go back to where he came from. Henry insulted Ohno and shoved him.
Ohno went to leave but got back into the ring to show Aichner respect.
– AR Fox defeated Austin Theory in an unsanctioned match
Ayla Fox brawled to the back with Priscilla Kelly near the end and AR Fox hit the Foxcatcher on Theory to retain control of his wrestling school and The Skulk.
EVOLVE 116 —
– Jake Lander defeated Joey O’Riley in a Zero1 USA World Junior Heavyweight Championship number one contender’s match
– Adrian Alanis defeated Barrett Brown
– Josh Briggs defeated Jason Kincaid
Kincaid had Briggs on the top turnbuckle, but Briggs hit the M5 from the top rope for the victory.
– Freelance Wrestling Champion Isaias Velazquez defeated GPA to retain his title
Velazquez is the champion of the local Freelance Wrestling indie promotion and retained with a superkick and DDT.
– EVOLVE Champion Fabian Aichner defeated Anthony Henry by DQ
This was a non-title match. Henry thought he got the win with a double stomp, but Aichner got his foot on the ropes during the count. Henry argued with the referee and shoved him down for the disqualification.
JD Drake, Henry’s tag team partner, came out to talk sense into Henry and get him away from the referee.
Austin Theory and Priscilla Kelly made their way down, staring at Aichner as he left. Theory said he’s embarrassed Drake is WWN Champion because Drake doesn’t look like him.
Drake called Theory an entitled millennial and called out Theory’s lack of experience. Drake said he’s been busting his ass in the ring almost as long as Theory has been alive. Drake talked about all he’s sacrificed for the business to pave the way for people like Theory.
Drake told Harlem Bravado to come out for their triple threat WWN title match.
– WWN Champion JD Drake defeated Harlem Bravado and Austin Theory in a triple threat match to retain his title
After Theory had prevented him from getting the win earlier, Drake pinned Bravado by hitting his Drill Bit slam for the second time and a moonsault from the top rope. Drake and Theory teased fighting after the match before Theory left.
– Matt Knicks defeated Cyrus Satin, BSHP KNG, and Mike Fierro in a four-way match
Knicks stole the win by hitting Satin with a Michinoku driver after giving Fierro a superkick.
– Kassius Ohno defeated Shane Strickland
Ohno missed a moonsault off the top near the finish but got the better of a striking exchange by hitting the high-tension elbow for the win.
Anthony Henry came out after and said he’s frustrated. He said he’s been in the business for 15 years and new guys keep taking his opportunity. Henry called Ohno one of the greatest wrestlers he’s ever seen and said he wants to wrestle him.
Henry asked Ohno to accept his apology, but Ohno said he hasn’t heard one yet. Henry said he’s very sorry for what he did to Ohno, Aichner, and the referee from his match earlier. He again asked Ohno for a match.
Ohno said he accepted Henry’s apology, that he’d talk to some people, and that maybe they’d see each other in the ring sooner rather than later.
– EVOLVE Tag Team Champions The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) defeated AR Fox & Leon Ruff to retain their titles
The Street Profits retained with their spinebuster/frog splash combo on Ruff after Dawkins ducked and Ruff accidentally took out Fox and The Skulk with a dive to the outside.
Ford cut a promo praising Fox, Ruff, and The Skulk and talked about returning home to Chicago. The Street Profits then partied in the ring with their opponents and The Skulk.
– Mustafa Ali defeated Darby Allin
This was also a homecoming for Ali. Allin refused to stay down despite the punishment he was taking from Ali. Allin got a couple of two counts, Ali countered into the Koji Clutch, and Allin lost after passing out in the move.
Ali cut a post-match promo saying he respects Allin because Allin has heart. Ali said he’s going to win the Cruiserweight Championship from Murphy at Survivor Series and wants to come back to EVOLVE in Chicago and give Allin a shot at the title.
Ali said Allin is on a long and difficult road, but if he stays on the path — he’ll get to where he wants to be. Allin was still disappointed over the loss and left the ring.
After thanking everyone for coming to the show, Ali pointed out that his wife and daughter were in the crowd, brought his daughter into the ring, and talked about what can happen if you work hard.
After WWE-contracted wrestlers were crowned as champions this past weekend, EVOLVE has revealed the lineups for their next two events.
At EVOLVE 114, NXT’s Fabian Aichner defeated Shane Strickland to win the EVOLVE Championship and The Street Profits (NXT’s Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) defeated Chris Dickinson & Jaka to win the EVOLVE Tag Team titles. Their first title defenses are set for EVOLVE 115 in Livonia, Michigan on November 9. The Street Profits will defend against JD Drake & Anthony Henry, and Aichner will defend against the winner of Harlem Bravado vs. Jason Kincaid vs. Josh Briggs vs. Leon Ruff from earlier in the night.
Aichner defending his title against AR Fox has been announced for EVOLVE 116 in Oak Lawn, Illinois on November 10. The Street Profits will be in singles matches on that show. Ford is facing Strickland. Dawkins is wrestling Briggs.
As part of EVOLVE’s relationship with WWE, Mustafa Ali is also wrestling at EVOLVE 115 and 116. His matches against DJZ and Darby Allin had already been announced.
Here are the cards for the two shows:
EVOLVE 115 —
EVOLVE Tag Team Champions The Street Profits defending against JD Drake & Anthony Henry
Mustafa Ali vs. DJZ
Fabian Aichner defending against the winner of the four-way freestyle match
Harlem Bravado vs. Jason Kincaid vs. Josh Briggs vs. Leon Ruff in a four-way freestyle match
AR Fox (w/ Ayla Fox and The Skulk) vs. Austin Theory (w/ Priscilla Kelly) (stipulation to be announced)
Barrett Brown also advertised
EVOLVE 116 —
EVOLVE Champion Fabian Aichner defending against AR Fox
WWN Champion JD Drake defending against Anthony Henry, Austin Theory (w/ Priscilla Kelly), and Harlem Bravado in an elimination match
Mustafa Ali vs. Darby Allin
Montez Ford vs. Shane Strickland
Angelo Dawkins vs. Josh Briggs
A special attraction match from Freelance Wrestling
Two wrestlers from NXT now hold the EVOLVE Tag Team Championship.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) defeated Chris Dickinson & Jaka at EVOLVE 114 in Ybor City, Florida tonight to win the titles. Ford won with a frog splash, then The Street Profits cut a promo saying they are going to remain champions and naming the cities that are on EVOLVE’s schedule.
NXT’s Fabian Aichner, Jessie Elaban, Adrian Jaoude (with Cezar Bononi), and Dan Matha have also made appearances at EVOLVE 114.
EVOLVE made a few announcements concerning their relationship with WWE last week. All matches with WWE/NXT wrestlers will now air live on their Club WWN streaming service, Mustafa Ali was announced for EVOLVE 115 and 116, and Kassius Ohno is set for EVOLVE 117 and 118.
On what’s been a busy week of announcements concerning EVOLVE’s relationship with WWE, two NXT wrestlers have been confirmed for EVOLVE 114.
The Street Profits (NXT’s Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) will challenge for Chris Dickinson & Jaka’s EVOLVE Tag Team titles at EVOLVE 114 in Ybor City, Florida this Sunday. Dawkins & Ford answering Dickinson & Jaka’s open challenge had been teased on Twitter before the match was officially announced.
WWE.com is also teasing further NXT involvement in Sunday’s show: “Sources say the upcoming match has gotten the attention of the NXT locker room, meaning there’s no telling who else could attend this Sunday’s event.”
All matches with WWE/NXT wrestlers at EVOLVE shows will now air live on the Club WWN subscription service. Mustafa Ali vs. DJZ is set for EVOLVE 115 in Livonia, Michigan on November 9, Ali is facing Darby Allin at EVOLVE 116 in Oak Lawn, Illinois on November 10, and Kassius Ohno will be wrestling at EVOLVE 117 in Queens, New York on December 15 and EVOLVE 118 in Deer Park, New York on December 16.
As was announced earlier this month, Mustafa Ali will be wrestling at EVOLVE 115 in Livonia, Michigan on November 9 and EVOLVE 116 in Oak Lawn, Illinois on November 10. Ali’s opponents were revealed today, with him facing DJZ in Michigan and Darby Allin in Illinois.
Kassius Ohno is set to wrestle at EVOLVE 117 in Queens, New York on December 15 and EVOLVE 118 in Deer Park, New York on December 16. He’ll also be a guest trainer at a seminar that WWN is holding in Long Island on December 16.
EVOLVE Tag Team Champions Chris Dickinson & Jaka issuing an open challenge has been set up for EVOLVE 114 in Ybor City, Florida this Sunday. On Twitter, it’s being teased that The Street Profits (NXT’s Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) will be the team to face Dickinson & Jaka.
With the working relationship that exists between WWE and EVOLVE, Adam Cole and Velveteen Dream have worked dark match main events for EVOLVE this year. Cole defeated WALTER in June, and Velveteen Dream defeated Austin Theory and Allin last month.
