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WWE Network Set To Air EVOLVE 10th Anniversary

EVOLVE Westling’s 10th Anniversary event will be available on the WWE Network.

As first reported by The Wrap, WWE will be airing the independent promotion’s special event which will feature numerous WWE stars.

NXT Champion Adam Cole will defend his NXT Championship against 205 Live’s Akira Tozawa, and Matt Riddle will face WWE Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak in a non-title match.

“EVOLVE was the birthplace for many current WWE and NXT Superstars, so it is only fitting that their 10th Anniversary Celebration will be showcased live on WWE Network,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events & Creative.

The event will take place on Saturday July 13 from the 2300 Arena(Former ECW Arena) in Philadelphia, PA.

The same night, AEW will air ‘Fight For The Fallen’ on BR/Live in the U.S., and FiteTV internationally.

Evolve 131 – 10th Anniversary Of EVOLVE/Dragon Gate USA

NXT Championship Match

Adam Cole defends vs. Akira Tozawa

Catch Point Reunion Match – Non-Title

Matt Riddle vs. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak

The Future Is Now Showcase Match

Josh Briggs vs. Anthony Greene

Plus more to be announced next week with:

-EVOLVE Champion Austin Theory

-WWN Champion JD Drake

-EVOLVE Tag Team Champions Eddie Kingston & Joe Gacy

-NXT Superstar Arturo Ruas

-NXT Superstar Babatunde

-Anthony Henry

-AR Fox with Ayla & The Skulk

-Leon Ruff

-Curt Stallion

-Brandi Lauren

-Shotzi Blackheart

-Stephen Wolf

-Sean Maluta

-Harlem Bravado

-Colby Corino

In 2015, EVOLVE entered a relationship with WWE. In January 2016, William Regal and Triple H attended Evolve 54. In March 2016 , Evolve held qualifying matches for WWE’s Cruiserweight Classic Tournament.

EVOLVE founder Gabe Sapolsky is currently a consultant for WWE, and works closely with Triple H and the NXT brand.

For tickets to EVOLVE’s 10th Anniversary Celebration, click here.