I watched the first show, and i was pleased with it. I liked the concept. I didn't really think its as much like UFC as people made it out to be, in terms in how they do interviews. I think they are just trying something different with more behind the scenes, wrestler shoots in the locker room. That aspect was good. I also really liked how the show opened with why they are pro wrestlers. It was almost like a shoot form, but it helped learn their characters. I thought that was the goal for this show, and they did it. They made some interesting characters, and they set up fueds and direction. So i liked that.
There were a lot of matches, and they were short and sweet. Very spotty, and no pyschology. None of the matches were out of this world. The main event delivered, but very similar to Richards vs. Ibushi when they wrestled in ROH. I enjoyed the Jacobs/Dreamer promo.
All in all, for a first show i'd say check it out. It's something different, and if they can afford to get some good talent, and continue for a while, Evolve could be a interesting product. Problem is they lack main event talent. But maybe that will change in the future.