Rising WWE Star Wants Randy Orton

Randy Orton could soon have a new rival on the main roster.

Je’Von Evans might have only signed with WWE in November 2023, but the 20-year-old is taking the company by storm. The star has delivered a series of eye-catching displays which have seen him rise quickly up the NXT ranks with many predicting huge things in his future.

At Heatwave on July 7th, Evans will challenge for the NXT Title in a Fatal-Four-Way match featuring champion Trick Williams, Ethan Page, and Shawn Spears.

As his star continues to rise, Evans discussed his career to date and hopes for the future in a new interview with MuscleManMalcom. When asked who he would like to face when he eventually lands on the main roster, Evans was quick to name WWE legend Randy Orton.

“Randy Orton. I’m a huge Randy Orton fan. I love ‘09 Randy Orton. Bald-head Randy, my my god, bro. The menace, I loved it bro. I would love to just learn from him honestly. Me and ‘Melo [Carmelo Hayes], we never got a live TV match, so hopefully, now that he’s on the main roster, hopefully we get something up there too. Of course, Cody [Rhodes]. He’s the top dog rig he now, so just some trees I could learn under,”

Randy Orton Wants Controversial Star Back In WWE

Meanwhile, Randy Orton has been asking when Matt Riddle will be heading back to WWE. Riddle was released in September 2023 after what the company felt was one controversial incident too many.

In a new interview, Riddle revealed he still speaks to his former RK-Bro tag team partner, and The Viper regularly asks when he’s coming back.

H/t to Fightful