• John Cena “Very High” On NXT Star, Sheamus Also Impressed
Je’Von Evans began his pro wrestling career in 2018 and signed with WWE five years later after making a name for himself on the independent scene. WWE officials reportedly see the 21-year-old as the present and future of the company.
According to Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer, John Cena is “very high” on Evans and has been extremely impressed with him. This comes after The GOAT spent time at the WWE Performance Center over the last month, where he was spotted with many young NXT talents.
The report also noted that Sheamus was full of praise for Evans following The Celtic Warrior’s match against Evans at a recent NXT live event.
Evans wrestled the biggest match of his career last night on RAW at Madison Square Garden, where he faced former World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER in the first round of The Last Time Is Now Tournament. He lost, but his performance received a lot of attention.
His big week continues tonight, as Evans will team up with TNA star Leon Slater to challenge DarkState for the NXT Tag Team Championship on Night 1 of Gold Rush.
WWE will hold an NXT vs. main roster exhibition at Saturday Night’s Main Event featuring John Cena’s final match, and Evans looks like someone who could get another opportunity to shine there.
• Another Major Name Expected For WWE Hall Of Fame 2026
WWE will head to Las Vegas for WrestleMania week for the second year in a row in April 2026, and the Hall of Fame ceremony will take place that weekend as usual.
According to Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer, John Cena is “very likely” to headline the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The timing lines up with his retirement, as The GOAT is officially set to end his in-ring career in less than a month.
Cena has been WWE’s biggest star for more than two decades, winning championships, headlining WrestleManias and becoming one of the most successful crossover names in pro wrestling history. His retirement tour is now down to its final stretch.
The 17-time World Champion made his last RAW appearance at Madison Square Garden in New York last night, teaming up with Sheamus and Rey Mysterio to defeat “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh of The Judgment Day.
Cena now has only two appearances remaining. He will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio in a rematch at Survivor Series: WarGames in San Diego, and then end his legendary career at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 in Washington, D.C., where he will face the winner of The Last Time Is Now Tournament.
The only inductee announced for next year’s Hall of Fame so far is Stephanie McMahon, who shares a long history with Cena, making next year’s class especially meaningful.
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