Summary

Je’Von Evans says Randy Orton has already told him he is curious to see what happens if Evans eventually turns heel.

Evans has been presented as a natural babyface since arriving in WWE, first in NXT and then on Raw, but he acknowledged that some fans still wonder what a more aggressive version of his character could look like. While discussing that possibility, Evans said Orton told him he was excited to see how that side of him might develop.

Quote from Je’Von Evans

Speaking during a recent interview, Evans said:

"There’s actually a lot of people that don’t really see a heel Je’Von. Before Randy started going crazy, I was talking to him about it and he was like, ‘Yeah, you’re just such a good babyface, I’m kind of excited to see what happens when you’re a heel.’ The crowd as of right now, they like me a lot. They love me. But, people, if you do your research, sometimes Je’Von’s twin brother named Jay Malachi, he can tweak. Sometimes he just be doing too much and he gets too aggressive and gets too mad. I’ve talked to him about it and he’s taking a break from wrestling right now."

What this could mean for Je’Von Evans in NXT

Evans naming Jay Malachi, the ring name he used before signing with WWE, gives this quote a little more substance than a throwaway joke. It suggests he already has a version of himself to draw from if WWE ever wants to lean into a darker edge.

That does not mean a turn is around the corner, especially with Evans still connecting strongly as a babyface. But it does show WWE has another layer it can tap into later if the company wants to freshen up his presentation or give him a sharper attitude on a bigger stage. Orton has also remained part of the wider conversation around WrestleMania season, including recent reporting on TKO backing Pat McAfee’s alliance with Randy Orton before WrestleMania 42.

WrestleMania 42 context

Evans is set to compete in a ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 42. That gives him another major spotlight moment, and any strong performance there would only add to the sense that WWE sees him as a long-term piece with room to evolve.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.