Je’Von Evans Declares for WWE Royal Rumble After Scary Injury Scare on RAW

Je’Von Evans has officially shaken off last week’s injury scare—and now he’s headed straight into the chaos of the Royal Rumble.

During the January 26, 2026 episode of WWE RAW, Evans appeared in a brief segment during a commercial break to reassure fans that he’s doing just fine. The statement came one week after his match against El Grande Americano was abruptly stopped mid-broadcast during RAW in Belfast, Northern Ireland, raising serious concerns about his health.

Evans kept things short and simple, confirming that he’s okay and announcing his entry into the 2026 Royal Rumble match.

The scare on January 19 caught both fans and WWE officials off guard. What looked like a shoulder or chest issue at the time was later revealed to be the result of an unintentional head-to-head collision during a mistimed spot on the ring apron. According to Wrestling Observer Radio, both Evans and Americano accidentally ducked into each other at the same time—causing a hard, unexpected impact.

Despite being visibly shaken, Evans continued for a few more moments, even landing a springboard lariat before the commercial break. But once backstage officials saw something was off, the match was called off for precautionary reasons.

Initial fears of a concussion were eased later that night when WWE’s medical staff cleared Evans for travel and confirmed there was no major structural damage. Still, his in-ring future remained uncertain—until now.

Evans’ return on RAW wasn’t flashy, but it was decisive. He made it clear that he’s ready to go, and that he’s aiming big. Declaring for the Royal Rumble sets the stage for the promising young star to make a major statement this Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

What could have been a serious setback has quickly turned into a comeback moment for Je’Von Evans. With his Rumble spot now official, all eyes will be on the former NXT standout to see if he can go the distance—and possibly punch his ticket to WrestleMania.