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Je’Von Evans Was Nervous About Facing Rey Mysterio In First WrestleMania Match

June 29, 2026 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas
WWE Main Event Je'Von Evans 4-2-26 Image Credit: WWE

Je’Von Evans says facing Rey Mysterio in the Intercontinental Championship match at WrestleMania 42 got the butterflies going in his stomach. Evans was part of the six-person ladder match at WrestleMania 42, which saw Penta defend the title against Evans, Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Rusev, and Dragon Lee.

Evans reflected on the experience in his appearance on A Shot of Brandi. he noted that having his WrestleMania debut against a legend like Mysterio was nerve-wracking for him, but that he’s excited that’s part of his history now. You can see the highlights below:

On Getting Nervous About the Match:
“It’s cool until you start having legends like Rey Mysterio in the match. You know what I mean? Now I’m kind of nervous. Now I got the butterflies in my stomach. Ray has so much years of experience, like Ray’s been wrestling since… the beginning.”

On Being Part of the Match:

“I think I’m just so excited that I’m able to say that my first WrestleMania match was at the age of 21 and like, Rey Mysterio was in it, for a title. You know what I mean? It’s crazy. Honestly, I’m just blessed and happy that I’m able to tell that story.”

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit A Shot of Brandi with a h/t to 411mania.com for the transcription.