Austin Theory To Defend EVOLVE Title Against Raul Mendoza At EVOLVE 126; Other NXT Stars Announced

More NXT stars are coming to EVOLVE.

EVOLVE announced that Austin Theory will defend his EVOLVE Championship against NXT's Raul Mendoza at EVOLVE 126 on Apr. 13. The company also announced a WWN Title match between Champion JD Drake and challenger Shane Strickland.

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Here's a look at what else is on tap for EVOLVE 126:

EVOLVE Championship Match (If Theory Is Still Champion)
Austin Theory defends vs. Raul Mendoza

WWN Championship Match
JD Drake (c) vs. Shane Strickland

Pinfalls Count Anywhere
Angelo Dawkins of The Street Profits vs. EVOLVE Tag Team Champion Eddie Kingston

Special Challenge Match #1
Shane Thorne vs. Curt Stallion

Special Challenge Match #2
Adrian Jaoude vs. Anthony Henry

Eric Bugenhagen Will Perform Live At The Orpheum!

Lacey Lane Will Make Her EVOLVE Debut!

Plus more to be signed with:

-AR Fox with Ayla & The Skulk
-Leon Ruff
-Harlem Bravado
-Colby Corino
-Plus many others to be added!

Fightful will have full results from EVOLVE 126 following the conclusion of the event on Apr. 13. If you missed anything from EVOLVE 125, you can check out results from the show here.

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