WWE Announces First-Ever All-Women's PPV Event "Evolution", Women Superstars React To Announcement
RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon, Triple H and Vince McMahon returned to WWE TV on last night's show to make the big "historic announcement" that the company has been teasing for the past week.
Stephanie announced that WWE will have it's first-ever all-women's pay-per-view event and it will be called Evolution, scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 28th from the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, New York.
Evolution is set to feature the finals of the 2018 Mae Young Classic plus three title matches with the WWE NXT Women's Title, the RAW Women's Title and the SmackDown Women's Title on the line. Stephanie noted that there will be more than 50 women involved with the show, indicating that there will be Superstars from the past and the present.
Below is WWE's official announcement on Evolution, which confirms the following names – WWE Hall of Famer Lita, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, Asuka, Nia Jax, Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, Ronda Rousey, RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss and SmackDown Women's Champion Carmella. It was also announced that tickets will go on sale Friday, August 24th at 10am EST via Ticketmaster. Triple H and Stephanie also provided comments, as seen below:
FIRST-EVER ALL-WOMEN'S PAY-PER-VIEW SET FOR OCTOBER 28STAMFORD, Conn., July 23, 2018 – For the first time in WWE history, an all-women's exclusive pay-per-view event, Evolution®, will take place on Sunday, October 28 at 7 pm ET from NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New York. The event will stream live on WWE Network and be available on pay-per-view around the world, featuring Women's Championship matches from Monday Night Raw®, SmackDown® Live, NXT® and NXT UK, as well as the finals of the all-women's tournament, Mae Young Classic 2018.
"Three years ago, our fans demanded a change with the hashtag, #GiveDivasAChance, and an evolution started," said Paul "Triple H" Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events & Creative. "Since that time, our female Superstars have overdelivered in every opportunity presented to them, and I expect nothing different during our first-ever all-women's pay-per-view event."
The entire women's roster will be on hand including Ronda Rousey™, Charlotte Flair®, Alexa Bliss® Sasha Banks®, Carmella®, Nia Jax® and Asuka®, as well as Hall of Famers and Legends Trish Stratus®, Lita® and many more.
"This historic event marks another milestone in WWE's women's evolution," said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer. "The spotlight just got brighter for these athletic, talented women, who will once again showcase to the world that they can break down barriers and blaze their own trails."
Tickets for Evolution will be available Friday, August 24 at 10 am ET via http://www.ticketmaster.com, NYCBLIVE.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
The stage is LITERALLY set for a historic announcement to kick off #RAW! @VinceMcMahon pic.twitter.com/low01xIYzX
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2018
As promised, #RAW Commissioner @StephMcMahon is HERE…and so is @WWE COO @TripleH! pic.twitter.com/zD95hYdkRy
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— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 24, 2018
You heard right! The first-ever ALL-WOMEN'S PAY-PER-VIEW event comes your way October 28…marking the next chapter in @WWE's Women's EVOLUTION! pic.twitter.com/Uvp9b3qFjB
"Because of ALL of you, Divas became the SUPERSTARS they were born to be!" – @StephMcMahon #RAW pic.twitter.com/E9us7EoduV
Tonight on @WWE #Raw @VinceMcMahon @StephMcMahon and @TripleH announced the first ever all-women's exclusive pay-per-view. #Evolution, will take place Sunday, October 28, 7 pm ET from NYCB LIVE, home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New York & stream live on @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/yYnzTFOwgx
— WWE Public Relations (@WWEPR) July 24, 2018
History is made! @StephMcMahon has announced on #RAW that the first-ever ALL WOMEN'S Pay-Per-View will take place on October 28th! #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/5tNOziwYkR
Below are reactions of the announcement by some of the Women Superstars:
It has been such an honor to be a part of this women's division for the last few months. These women have all taught me so much and I couldn't be prouder to call myself a @WWE Superstar. I'm ready for #Evolution.
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) July 24, 2018
I remember what they all said.
"You'll never make it."
"Just stay to the side."
"You're just the girl."
Well this girl is the #SDLive Women's Champion and will be at THE FIRST EVER ALL WOMENS PPV! #Evolution
— MELLA I$ MONEY (@CarmellaWWE) July 24, 2018
A huge milestone in the #evolution of women's wrestling.Every bit of hard work and dedication has been worth it.We've come so far and I'm so proud of everyone that's contributed to getting us here. Now to main event it with a new straight fire champion would be something special.
— The Man (@BeckyLynchWWE) July 24, 2018
It's that feeling where you can't stop smiling. Incredibly honored and ready to represent the hearts of all little girls worldwide who've always wanted to follow their dreams. #Evolution
So excited for the ALL WOMENS PPV!!!!! Historical and guaranteed we will make it magical! So proud of how far we have come! 💕🙌🤼‍♀️ @wwe #EVOLUTION pic.twitter.com/sd2UBJjXdb
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) July 24, 2018
I've stood in that ring @StephMcMahon talked about. I felt the bond @TripleH spoke about. I'm ready to make history with the strongest women I know.
Let's do this, ladies. #Evolution
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) July 24, 2018
Finally. #Evolution @WWE
— Beth Copeland (@TheBethPhoenix) July 24, 2018
For nearly 2 years, I've had the opportunity to be a part of and represent the Women's divisions of #Raw and #SDLive. #Evolution is not just a victory for us. It's a victory for women in EVERY sport. ❤️
— Lexi Kaufman (@AlexaBliss_WWE) July 24, 2018
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