Catch Point Reunion Match
Matt Riddle vs. Drew Gulak
Riddle goes for an armtrap but Gulak blocks, then they try to gain the upper hand on each other with a lot of strike and tie up attempts. Gulak applies a chinlock, then Riddle goes for a knee strike but Gulak blocks and hits a powerbomb for two. Gulak goes right to a kneebar but Riddle makes it to the ropes, then they trade some more strikes before Riddle connects with a knee strike for two. Riddle heads up top but Gulak runs up and superplexes him for two, then Gulak goes for a facelock but Riddle transitions out and kicks him in the back a few times and connects with a Penalty Kick. Gulak throws a few headbutts and goes for a full nelson, but Riddle gets a Bromission locked in and Gulak makes it to the ropes.
Gulak tries to steal it with a small package before Riddle hits a Fisherman’s buster for two, then Riddle heads up top and hits a twisting moonsault. Gulak rolls through into a Gu-Lock submission, but Riddle counters with Bro Derek (cradle Tombstone piledriver) for the win.
Winner – Matt Riddle
Gulak asks for a mic and talks about Catch Point being about respect, and he calls Riddle a hell of a competitor. He says it’s always an honor to share the ring with him, then they shake hands and do the Catch Point pose. Gulak sees Curt Stallion, Riddle’s opponent tomorrow night, and says he hopes Stallion is up for the task at hand.
.@SuperKingofBros is looking to chop down the WWE #CruiserweightChampion @DrewGulak as these two mat technicians do battle at #EVOLVE131! pic.twitter.com/uiJuX7Q2fj
— WWE (@WWE) July 14, 2019
CATCH POINT LIVES ON. #EVOLVE131 @SuperKingofBros @DrewGulak pic.twitter.com/2ln6vxygdm
— WWE (@WWE) July 14, 2019
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EVOLVE Champion vs. WWN Championship — Winner Take All
EVOLVE Champion Austin Theory vs. WWN Champion JD Drake
Before the match, Paul Heyman appears in the ring and cuts a great promo about returning ‘home’ and how he doesn’t do this much. He says he wasn’t invited, but rather he asked to be there and this night will serve as a true sign of when the wrestling business ‘evolved’. Heyman sticks around to do the ring announcing for the match.
Theory goes right on the attack and kicks Drake near the ropes, then Theory continues to taunt Drake as he strikes him near the ropes. Theory tells him to ‘tell another sad story’ as he hits him in the back, then Drake makes a comeback and knocks Theory back with a right hand. Drake ends up hitting a tope suicida on the floor, then he rolls Theory back in and slams him down before heading up top. Drake hits a Vader Bomb for two, then he connects with a lariat but comes up empty on a cannonball. Theory connects with a blockbuster for two, then he attacks Drake some more before saying Drake’s kids are going to watch him on TV. Drake gets caught with a boot to the face, but he comes right back with a Stunner and a cannonball, then hits a Drill Bit for a two count. Drake heads up top and hits a moonsault and still only gets a two count, then Theory comes back with a superkick and goes for a suplex, but Drake tackles him and goes back up top for a moonsault. Theory rolls out of the way and hits several superkicks, then hits the Ataxia ‘rolling package Flatliner) for the win.
Winner and NEW WWN Champion – Austin Theory
Theory cuts a post-match promo and says everyone’s going to fight to get to EVOLVE and they’ll chase their dreams, but the EVOLVE Championship symbolizes they need to go through him. He calls himself the measuring stick of EVOLVE and a real superstar… then the lights go out. Josh Briggs is shown standing behind him when the lights come back up, and Briggs chokeslams him and poses with the title.
#WWNChampion @RealJDDrake is showing off EVERYTHING in his arsenal! #EVOLVE131 @austintheory1 pic.twitter.com/nBjjND7557
— WWE (@WWE) July 14, 2019
.@austintheory1 takes ALL!
The REAL SUPERSTAR is now your #EVOLVEChampion and #WWNChampion! #EVOLVE131 pic.twitter.com/y0txKNTL3m
— WWE (@WWE) July 14, 2019
