Folks, get ready—because Randy Orton, the legend himself, is returning to his hometown of St. Louis, and this time, he’s bringing his signature move: the “RKO outta nowhere!” Not just for the crowd, but for a poor soul named Je’Von Evans, one of WWE’s newest rookies. This match? It’s like putting a baby deer in a lion’s den—Evans is gonna need more than luck, he’s gonna need a miracle, folks.
So here’s what went down. On the latest episode of “WWE NXT,” General Manager Ava dropped some bombshells about the October 8 show in St. Louis—big show, folks, huge show. Not only will rapper Sexyy Red be back (because nothing says wrestling like a rap concert), but none other than “The Apex Predator” himself will be stepping into the ring. And Randy’s not just there for autographs, folks—he’s coming to fight, to teach, and maybe to deliver a world-class smackdown on Evans.
Apparently, Je’Von Evans walked up to Ava backstage, innocently thinking he could land a spot on the St. Louis show. Little did he know, he was about to be thrown into the viper’s nest. Orton, always one for surprises, casually revealed his plans on social media with a cryptic message: “Hey Je’Von – Want to know who your opponent is? See you in St. Louis on October 8th, kid.” Translation? Randy’s gonna teach this rookie a lesson that textbooks can’t cover.
Now, let’s talk credentials. Randy Orton, 14-time world champion, a man who’s held practically every title that matters in WWE. Meanwhile, Je’Von Evans—well, he’s done alright for himself on the indies, a few tag team and singles titles here and there. Since debuting on “NXT,” he’s been busy, taking on SCRYPTS, challenging for the NXT Heritage Cup, and even going after the NXT Championship. But let’s be real, folks—none of that is Randy Orton.
October 8 is set to be the night. Orton’s second-ever match in “NXT,” his first being way back in 2013 against Damien Sandow. St. Louis is ready, the crowd is hyped, and Evans is probably rethinking every life decision that led him here. But hey, no pressure, kid.