Je'Von Evans credits late ECW star New Jack as a key trainer
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Je'Von Evans shared that he was trained by late ECW star New Jack while speaking to MuscleManMalcolm. Evans regarded New Jack as a mentor, referring to him as 'Uncle New Jack'. He expressed a wish that he could have wrestled against New Jack, who passed away in 2021. Evans has gained attention in WWE since his debut in 2023 and previously performed in various independent promotions. He paid tribute to New Jack during an NXT event at the 2300 Arena, historically connected to ECW.
- •Evans trained under New Jack, who was notable in ECW.
- •New Jack passed away in 2021 at age 58.
- •Evans called up to WWE from NXT in 2023.
- •He has previously performed in Deadlock Pro-Wrestling and GCW.
- •Evans paid tribute to New Jack during an NXT event.
- 1:30 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's Je'Von Evans Reveals Late ECW Star Was One Of His Trainers
"Je'Von Evans recently revealed that he spent time learning from a former ECW star, and he wishes he was able to wrestle against the late performer.
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