Randy Orton made a noteworthy appearance on last night’s WWE NXT episode, where he faced off against rising star Je’Von Evans. This match, which took place on October 8 near St. Louis, Missouri, concluded with Orton sharing his insights about the promising future of the 20-year-old wrestler.
In a post-match interview shared by WWE, Orton expressed his enthusiasm for Evans’ potential, stating:
“I got to work with an incredible talent tonight, only 20 years old. Dude, I’m very excited to see where he goes in the future. He’s gonna be around for as long as he wants to be. We have a lot in common, but there’s a lot between us; there’s a lot of differences, let’s just say. I think he needs to keep doing what he’s doing, but what I noticed, first and foremost, after just meeting him for the first time today, he’s incredibly humble.”
Orton further emphasized the importance of respect in the wrestling business, highlighting Evans’ attitude:
“He has nothing but respect for the business and the guys like me, the old fuddy-duddies that have been here for over 20 years, and you know what, that means a lot to me. That respect for our industry, it goes a long way, so that respect, I give right back to him tenfold.”
The praise from Orton comes at an exciting time for NXT, which has transitioned from the USA Network to The CW. This move has not diminished the show’s popularity; the recent episode reportedly attracted 874,000 viewers.
As Randy Orton continues to mentor the next generation of wrestlers, fans are eager to see how young talents like Je’Von Evans develop in the WWE landscape. With the backing of seasoned stars and the ongoing support from the audience, the future looks bright for these rising stars.
