Je’Von Evans is an American professional wrestler and one of the brightest young stars in WWE, challenging for the World Tag Team Championship at WWE Crown Jewel 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, alongside Penta against Bron Breakker and Austin Theory. Born on April 29, 2004, in Greensboro, North Carolina, Evans, 22, is a former NXT standout and the winner of the 2025 Iron Survivor Challenge, known for his speed, his high-flying style and his signature springboard cutter, the OG Cutter.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Malachi Jeffers |
| Date of Birth | April 29, 2004 |
| Age | 22 years old |
| Birthplace | Greensboro, North Carolina, USA |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Known For | WWE; Crown Jewel 2026; Iron Survivor Challenge Winner 2025 |
Who Is Je’Von Evans?
Je’Von Evans is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Je’Von Evans, also known as “Le Young OG.” He is one of the youngest wrestlers on the main roster and one of the fastest-rising stars in the company, and he is the cousin of B-Fab, a WWE star who also performed on the independent circuit, where Evans began his career. He is known for his speed, his high-flying style and his energy, and he has been compared to some of the greatest high-flyers in wrestling history, including Ricochet, who mentored him early in his career.
Evans made his WWE debut on NXT in 2024, where he quickly became a fan favourite, winning the Iron Survivor Challenge and earning a shot at the NXT Championship, and he was called up to the main roster in January 2026, making his debut on Raw, where he defeated Chad Gable, and he made his Royal Rumble debut on January 31, 2026, entering at number 8 and lasting 41 minutes, the longest of any wrestler in the match. He has since challenged for the Intercontinental Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship, and at Crown Jewel 2026, he teams with Penta to challenge Bron Breakker and Austin Theory for the World Tag Team Championship.
Early Life & Background
Je’Von Evans was born Malachi Jeffers on April 29, 2004, in Greensboro, North Carolina, and he grew up in the same city, where he fell in love with professional wrestling at a young age, watching WWE and, later, the independent wrestling scene in North Carolina. He began training as a wrestler at the age of 13, attending the World Wrestling Alliance 4 (WWA4) training school in Atlanta, and he made his professional wrestling debut on January 26, 2018, at the age of 13, wrestling as Kid Blacka Merica, a character inspired by the hip-hop group Blacka Merica, and he later wrestled as Jay Malachi, the name he used for most of his independent career.
Evans began wrestling on the independent circuit in North Carolina and the southeastern United States, and he worked for Deadlock Pro-Wrestling (DPW), where he won the DPW Worlds Championship, and he appeared at the 2023 AEW All In event at Wembley Stadium, where he was a member of the ROH team. He signed with WWE in November 2023, and he reported to the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, where he trained with some of the best coaches in the business, including Shawn Michaels, who praised his athleticism and his potential.
Je’Von Evans’ Career
Evans made his NXT debut on April 9, 2024, defeating Scrypts, and he quickly became one of the most popular wrestlers in NXT, with fans chanting “Yeo” and “Le Young OG” during his matches. He won the Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline on December 7, 2024, earning a shot at the NXT Championship, and he challenged Oba Femi for the title at NXT New Year’s Evil on January 7, 2025, in a match that was widely praised. He was named the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Rookie of the Year for 2024, and he was ranked number 41 in the 2026 PWI 500, the highest ranking of his career.
Evans was called up to the main roster in January 2026, making his Raw debut on January 5, 2026, in the first episode of Raw to air on Netflix, and he made his Royal Rumble debut on January 31, 2026, entering the match at number 8 and lasting 41 minutes. He was a member of the NXT team at WrestleMania 42 on April 19, 2026, where he was a surprise entrant in the Intercontinental Championship ladder match against Penta, and he has since challenged for the World Heavyweight Championship, wrestling Sami Zayn in his first world title match on Monday Night Raw on October 26, 2026, in a match that he lost after interference from Bron Breakker. At Crown Jewel 2026, he teams with Penta to challenge Bron Breakker and Austin Theory for the World Tag Team Championship.
Facts About Je’Von Evans
- Je’Von Evans was born Malachi Jeffers on April 29, 2004, in Greensboro, North Carolina, and is 22 years old.
- He made his professional wrestling debut on January 26, 2018, at the age of 13, wrestling as Kid Blacka Merica.
- He won the Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline on December 7, 2024, and he was named the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Rookie of the Year for 2024.
- He is the cousin of B-Fab, a WWE star who also performed on the independent circuit.
- He was ranked number 41 in the 2026 PWI 500, the highest ranking of his career.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Je’Von Evans?
Je’Von Evans was born on April 29, 2004. He is 22 years old.
How tall is Je’Von Evans?
Je’Von Evans is billed at 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) tall.
What is Je’Von Evans’ real name?
Je’Von Evans’ real name is Malachi Jeffers. He performed as Kid Blacka Merica and Jay Malachi on the independent circuit before signing with WWE.
Who is Je’Von Evans related to?
Je’Von Evans is the cousin of B-Fab, a WWE star who also performed on the independent circuit before signing with WWE.
Who is Je’Von Evans facing at Crown Jewel 2026?
Je’Von Evans teams with Penta to challenge Bron Breakker and Austin Theory for the World Tag Team Championship at WWE Crown Jewel 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
See the full WWE guide at WWE Superstars: Raw, SmackDown & Survivor Series Guide, and read about fellow Crown Jewel stars Penta, Bron Breakker and Austin Theory.