Backstage News on Je’Von Evans’ WWE RAW Contract Signing Segment – As noted, Je’Von Evans officially joined the RAW roster during the January 5 episode of WWE RAW, though the announcement was handled in an unusual and largely unseen way. Rather than airing live on the U.S. television broadcast, Evans’ contract signing took place during a commercial break, leaving many viewers unaware that the move had even happened until after the show.

The decision immediately raised questions internally and among fans. While international audiences were shown the footage, and the clip was later uploaded to WWE’s social media platforms and YouTube, the moment was never acknowledged by the commentary team during the live broadcast. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, multiple people within the company were said to be “puzzled” by the choice to handle such a significant milestone for one of WWE’s top young prospects in that manner.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select followed up throughout the week seeking clarification on why the signing was pushed to a commercial segment. One explanation circulating backstage suggested that several RAW segments earlier in the night “went heavy,” meaning they exceeded their allotted time. As a result, the contract signing may have been bumped from the live broadcast. However, that reasoning has not been officially confirmed.

Despite the unconventional rollout, Evans’ move to RAW marks a major step in what has already been a breakout career. The 21-year-old, known as “The Young OG,” is coming off a remarkable 2025 run in NXT. He was named the 2025 NXT Male Superstar of the Year, and his triple threat match against Oba Femi and Trick Williams at NXT Stand & Deliver earned Match of the Year honors.

Prior to signing with RAW, Evans had been positioned as a free agent, allowing him to appear across multiple brands. His most recent high-profile appearance came at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII, where he teamed with Leon Slater in a non-title bout against World Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee.

While the presentation of his signing raised eyebrows, Evans now officially joins the RAW roster with significant momentum behind him and expectations that his rise is only just beginning.

Backstage News on Je’Von Evans’ WWE RAW Contract Signing Segment

AdvertisementAdvertisement