Evolution

[Necro]

Evolution was a heel professional wrestling stable in WWE which was a part of the Raw brand from 2003 to 2005, as well as during 2007 and 2014.

At the height of its original existence, the group consisted of Triple H, Ric Flair, Batista and Randy Orton. The group has been referred to as a modern iteration of Flair's former stable, The Four Horsemen.[1] Evolution slowly began dissolving in the summer of 2004 and lost their respective titles (Intercontinental Championship, World Heavyweight Championship and World Tag Team Championship) to Edge, Chris Benoit, and the team of Booker T and Rob Van Dam respectively. Evolution turned on Orton the night following SummerSlam, when he won the World Heavyweight Championship and kicked him out of the group.[2][3] After winning the Royal Rumble in 2005 and teasing that he would chase the WWE Championship, Batista turned on Triple H and decided to pursue the World Heavyweight Championship himself. Although Batista's departure was largely the end for the group, the final break up came when Triple H turned on and attacked Flair. During the breakup, each member faced one another at least once.

Evolution later reformed on April 14, 2014 after Batista joined forces with Triple H and Orton. Flair did not participate in the reunion, as he had retired from full participation in wrestling in 2012.[4] In October 2018, the original four members of the group reunited to celebrate the 1000th episode of SmackDown Live. As of 2020, only Triple H and Randy Orton currently work with WWE among the former members of Evolution.

Stable
Evolution
Official Evolution logo
Members	Triple H (leader) Ric Flair Batista Randy Orton
Name(s)	Evolution
Combined billed weight	1,027 lb (466 kg)
Debut	January 20, 2003
Disbanded	October 3, 2005
Years active	2003–2005 2007 2014 2018 (non-wrestling reunion) 2023 (non-wrestling reunion on 20 year celebration)

Championships and accomplishments​

• World Wrestling Entertainment
  • World Heavyweight Championship (5 times) – Randy Orton (1), Triple H (4) [63]
  • World Tag Team Championship (2 times) – Batista and Ric Flair[64]
  • WWE Intercontinental Championship (2 times) – Randy Orton (1), Ric Flair (1)[65]
  • Royal Rumble (2005) – Batista