5 things you need to know from Evolve 131

#2 Austin Theory unifies the Evolve & WWN Championships

The Real Superstar ended the fairy tale of JD Drake

In what was a history-defining moment for Evolve, Evolve Champion Austin Theory battled the WWN Champion JD Drake in a unification match. Those that were unfamiliar with their work found themselves, more than likely, on the edge of their seats for two men who they became fans of overnight.

Theory and Drake were in the midst of a bitter rivalry, with Drake believing that nobody, especially his opponent at Evolve 131, has been through the harsh battles that he has. Depression and suicidal thoughts plagued him, and his dedication to this business saw him nearly lose his family. When he captured the WWN Championship, it was one of the greatest moments of his life, and he felt that he'd become a champion of the people.

Theory, however, doesn't feel he has what it takes to represent a company, as his hard work didn't exactly show through his physique. At Evolve 131, Theory looked to ruin the run of the Blue-collar Badass.

These two men came out swinging from the get-go, with Theory looking for Ataxia early, as well as Drake attempting the Drill Bit. It was an incredible title bout, which saw both champions going tit-for-tat with each other, counter for counter. Drake's resilience shone through, as he took some incredible hits, including a rolling blockbuster, but always managed to cut off Theory's aggressive offence with some massive right hands. He was even able to avoid Ataxia a total of three times throughout the match.

However, the Real Superstar, Austin Theory, withstood Drake's Drill Bit, and would finally connect with Ataxia to unify both titles. It doesn't seem that the WWN Championship will be around, however, as Theory dropped it to the floor and stepped on it, ruining the legacy of the title.

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