WWE Files Trademark for “WWE Evolve Succession” Ahead of March Premiere
WWE has officially filed a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for “WWE Evolve Succession,” signaling the company’s commitment to its developmental brand. The application, filed on February 24, 2026, secures the branding for upcoming WWE Evolve specials [1].
What is WWE Evolve Succession?
WWE Evolve Succession serves as a platform to showcase “young, rising talent” from both the WWE Performance Center and the WWE ID developmental program [3]. The first Succession event took place on October 15, 2025, and was notably held in the larger NXT arena at the WWE Performance Center, a departure from the typically smaller arenas used for regular Evolve tapings [3].
Upcoming WWE Evolve Succession II Event
The next event, “WWE Evolve Succession II,” is scheduled to air on Tubi on March 4, 2026, and will act as the “season premiere” for the show, which originally debuted on March 5, 2025 [1]. The event will feature several championship matches, including:
- Evolve Women’s Championship: Kendal Grey (champion) vs. PJ Vasa [1]
- Evolve Men’s Championship: Jackson Drake (champion) vs. Cappuccino Jones (WWE ID Champion) [1]
- Singles Match: Harlem Lewis vs. Brooks Jensen [1]
Season Finale Also Scheduled
Prior to the premiere of Succession II, WWE Evolve will air a “season finale” episode on February 25, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET. This episode will be headlined by a 10-man tag team match featuring Team WWE ID vs. Team Performance Center, continuing the rivalry between independent recruits and homegrown PC athletes [1]. Other matches on the finale include Kali Armstrong vs. Wendy Choo [1].
Trademark Details
The trademark filing with the USPTO includes coverage for the “Production and exhibition of professional wrestling events rendered live and through broadcast media; providing wrestling news and information through broadcast media; providing information in the fields of professional wrestling through broadcast media; providing a website in the field of professional wrestling and sports information” [2].