JeVon Evans may be wildly popular with fans, but a new backstage update suggests WWEs long-term outlook on him isnt nearly as strong.
In the January 9, 2026 edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer revealed that while Evans is viewed as a potential star, WWE officials reportedly do not see him as a future franchise centerpiece. That distinction, according to the report, belongs to his peer Oba Femi.
Meltzer explained that even Evans winning a major fan-voted award hasnt shifted that internal belief.
That assessment stands out even more given Evans recent accomplishments. He was named 2025 NXT Male Superstar of the Year, an award announced during the December 30 episode of NXT after fans overwhelmingly voted in his favor. Evans also co-headlined NXT Stand & Deliver at just 21 years old, where his triple threat match with Femi and Trick Williams won Match of the Year honors.
Despite that momentum, WWEs internal perception reportedly hasnt changed. While Evans is believed to have a strong future, the company sees Femi as the true long-term anchorsomeone on a dominant trajectory similar to other recent breakout stars.
That context also adds clarity to why Evans move to Monday Night RAW has felt quieter than expected. He officially joined the red brand on January 5, 2026, alongside Oba Femi and Trick Williams, but his transition hasnt been treated as a major on-screen moment.
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