New men’s WWE Evolve Champion crowned
On March 18, 2026, Aaron Rourke defeated Jackson Drake to crown himself the brand new men’s WWE Evolve Champion.
On the March 18 episode of Evolve, Rourke defeated Drake with a Molly-Go-Round. While Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes interfered and tried helping their Vanity Project member, Drake, Rourke overcame all adversities to win the title.
The win tonight marked Rourke’s first reign as the Evolve champion. Announced as a WWE ID recruit in November 2024, Rourke has finally made his mark on the roster. Known to be inspired by WWE legends Lita and Trish Stratus, Rourke is now a champion.
Drake was the inaugural Evolve Champion and held the title for 301 days. In his lengthy reign, Drake made a total of 12 title defenses.
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