Je’Von Evans Calls John Cena’s Support a “Blessing” in Breakout Year

Je’Von Evans is only 21, but 2025 is already shaping up to be the year that changes everything for him in WWE—and he’s still catching his breath.

During a conversation with with Fox News Digital, Evans opened up about his rapid rise in WWE, calling the entire experience “insane” and saying none of it was something he expected this soon.

“It’s insane, honestly. I wasn’t expecting all of this to happen so soon. But I’ve been working hard, and trying to prove that I belong here in WWE, and I guess this is the reward. So, yeah, it’s a blessing. I’m honored that this is all happening for me.”

One of the biggest milestones on his fast track to stardom? Being personally chosen by John Cena to appear on the Saturday Night’s Main Event card—Cena’s final match.

“It’s insane. Insane bro. I grew up watching Cena. So, for him to handpick me is crazy. Before his show, we got to talk and he was putting me onto the game. It’s just wild that now I have an opportunity and now I’ll have a connection with Cena and we can talk whenever we want to. It’s insane, insane for sure.”

Evans’ name has been gaining momentum, especially after his appearance on the December 22 episode of Monday Night RAW, where he picked up a win over Rayo Americano. WWE has begun referring to him as a “free agent,” a sign that he may be getting courted by both RAW and SmackDown behind the scenes.

From Cena’s personal mentorship to key wins on national television, 2025 has put Je’Von Evans on the map in a major way—and the year isn’t even over yet.