Je'Von Evans credits his breakthrough match with Randy Orton as the moment that transformed his confidence on WWE's main roster.
Speaking with Peter Rosenberg on the Cheap Heat podcast from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ahead of the Royal Rumble, the 21-year-old "Young OG" reflected on how facing "The Viper" became a career-defining moment.
I know when I had the match with Randy, I was nervous all day. But then since then probably I haven't been so nervous because of that moment," Evans explained. "So I think this is like another achievement for me. And I feel confident right now, but then you know before I go out and the countdown starts, then I'm like, 'Oh, all right. It just got real.'
Evans shared a humorous story about his first encounter with Orton, describing how he initially didn't recognize the WWE legend due to his imposing size.
He just came back recently prior to that. So he was, you know, 290, you know what I mean? Big muscles already," Evans recalled. "So we're like me and Terry Taylor, we're walking and Terry's like, 'Yeah, I think Randy should be here by now.' We're like on the ramp and it's a dude in front of us that has like a hoodie on but he's just big, bro. We're like trying to walk past him and come to find out that was Randy.
The young star described Orton as "alarmingly big" and noted that the veteran was supportive throughout their encounter, watching his work and giving off "cool, chill vibes."
Je'Von Evans defeated El Grande Americano this week on WWE Raw.
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