Overview
- Rourke defeated Jackson Drake for the title on the Evolve episode that premiered March 18 on Tubi, with WWE confirming the result on March 19.
- Evolve coverage identifies Rourke as the brand’s first openly gay champion following the televised title change.
- New Evolve GM Foreman Timothy Thatcher granted Rourke a final shot at Drake’s belt before Drake moves to NXT full-time, as framed on the show.
- Rourke joined WWE ID in November 2024 as the program’s first out LGBTQ signee after training at Create A Pro and wrestling since 2019.
- Reporting suggests the championship elevates Rourke’s profile on Evolve and could lead to featured appearances on NXT.