Je’Von Evans want to be a ‘top dog’ in WWE, knows he’ll eventually change in-ring style
Je’Von Evans opened up on long-term WWE goals, emphasizing his aim to evolve beyond his current high-flying in-ring style.
Speaking on the Club 520 Podcast, Evans described his goal to be a ‘top dog’ in WWE. He is aware of the impact his current high-flying in-ring style weighs among fans and is already thinking of evolving his approach in the future.
“Honestly, it’s just something that I’m doing right now for real. I want to be a top dog here. I know me doing all these cool moves is going to get my foot in the door, but it’s not going to keep me in the room. I’m doing all this now just to have fun with the crowd and build a connection with the kids and stuff like that. By the time I get older, I’m trying to be one of them dogs, you know? Somebody that don’t gotta do the flips.”
During the interview, Evans was asked about the toughest adjustments he has had to make since signing with WWE. He explained that while building up his presence as an established NXT star he was shifted to the main roster which brought challenges like larger crowds and a fanbase less familiar with his work.
“I think when I was in NXT I was working my way up to become a top guy there, and right before that happened, main roster snatched me up, and I had to restart. Now I’m wrestling in front of bigger crowds and people that don’t know who I am at all outside of NXT fans. I feel like just adjusting to, and learning what different wrestling crowds like, because not every wrestling crowd loves the flips I do, some crowds just love you talking to them during the match and they’re like ‘oh this is the best match ever’. So I feel like learning that and developing that, that’s what my biggest challenge is right now.”
Evans was 19 years old when WWE signed him in 2023. His agile in-ring performances soon made him a fan-favorite. Barely a year into his signing, Evans faced Randy Orton on NXT in October 2024 marking a high-profile matchup for someone at his stage.
He officially became a member of the Raw roster in January this year. Last weekend, Evans made his WrestleMania debut participating in the 6-man ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship.
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