As expected, WWE NXT star Roderick Strong is headed to EVOLVE as he teased over the weekend working two events later this month. WWE confirmed the news by not only announcing his opponents but also revealing the cards for EVOLVE 117 and 118.

He’ll challenge EVOLVE Champion and fellow NXT Superstar Fabian Aichner for the title when he competes in a triple threat match along with Austin Theory at EVOLVE 117 while at the next event, he’s set to take on Darby Allin in a singles match.

EVOLVE 117 goes down on December 15th in Queens, NY while EVOLVE 118 takes place on December 16th in Deer Park, NY. Here are the updated cards:

EVOLVE 117 Card

  • Kassius Ohno vs. Darby Allin.
  • EVOLVE Champion Fabian Aichner vs. Austin Theory vs. Roderick Strong – Triple Threat Match
  • EVOLVE Tag Team Champions The Street Profits vs. JD Drake & Anthony Henry
  • AR Fox with Ayla & The Skulk vs. Curt Stallion
  • Josh Briggs vs. Leon Ruff
  • BSHP KNG vs. Joe Gacy
  • Harlem Bravado vs. Joe Bailey

EVOLVE 118 Card

  • EVOLVE Tag Team Champions The Street Profits vs. Harlem Bravado & Austin Theory
  • EVOLVE Champion Fabian Aichner vs. AR Fox
  • Roderick Strong vs. Darby Allin
  • Kassius Ohno vs. Anthony Henry
  • Priscilla Kelly vs. Shotzi Blackheart
  • Josh Briggs vs. Adrian Alanis
  • Joe Gacy vs. Joe Bailey
  • Curt Stallion vs. Leon Ruff vs. BSHP KING vs. Colby Corino