Je’Von Evans: If I Face John Cena In His Last Match, I’ll Probably Retire With Him

Je’Von Evans, 21, is the youngest competitor in the Last Time is Now tournament, having not yet been born when John Cena won his first championship in 2004.

Evans will take on Gunther in his first round match on Monday’s WWE Raw.

Speaking to Cameron Hawkins of Yahoo’s Uncrowned, Evans spoke on the opportunity in front of him.

“I’ve always been a fan of Cena, especially me being younger. He always played to the younger fans. I’m so blessed to be in this position and have this opportunity. There’s a picture of my first WWE event — I’m wearing John Cena’s headband and wrist joints. This is insane,” he said. “I know that the process to get into [Cena’s final match] is going to be trouble, for sure. It’s going to be mountains, it’s going to be speed bumps, but I’m willing to get there. Whatever I need to do, whatever I’ve got to do, whatever helps me get to that match, to have that match with Cena, I’m ready to take all that on.”

The winner of the Last Time is Now tournament will face John Cena in his retirement match on December 13.

“Bro, honestly, if that happened, I would probably retire with him,” he said. “What can I do, man? I had Cena’s last match. You know what, Cena? You have my last match, too.”

Win or lose against Gunther, Evans will team with Leon Slater to challenge DarkState (Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin) for the NXT Tag Team Titles at NXT Gold Rush on Tuesday.

Fans can check out the lineup for WWE Raw here.