Je’Von Evans has hinted that he is aware of Kevin Nash’s recent comments about him in a post on Instagram. Taking to social media, Evans shared photos of his Triple Threat win from the February 16, 2026, episode of Monday Night Raw, where he defeated Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio and former champion GUNTHER to earn a spot in the Elimination Chamber.
Evans captioned the post: “Just Wanna Apologize Real Quick….Im Sorry For Being The Best In Da Game Right Now!! Elimination Chamber Bout To……Ya’ll Finish The Rest” – Je’Von Evans #TheYoungOG”
The music for the post was notably SpaceGhostBLK’s ‘nWo Wolfpack,’ a reference to the faction Nash led in WCW during the late 1990s. The 21-year-old rising star, who will become the youngest wrestler to ever compete inside the structure on February 28, has received praise from peers and veterans alike.
The social media activity follows a period of backlash for Nash after he critiqued Evans’ on-screen persona on his Kliq This podcast, using the term “Mr. Bojangles” and stating he wished the performer was a “little bit more urban.” Nash characterized the character’s presentation as lacking an “edge” despite acknowledging Evans’ athletic abilities.
“He’s an incredible athlete. He’s a little bit too f*cking Mr Bojangles for me. I wish he was a little bit more urban… I just want him to have a little bit of an edge,” Nash stated.
The remarks were criticized by many, including Booker T, who noted that the Black community views that specific term negatively. Nash later issued an apology on X, but the statement itself drew further criticism for his use of the term ‘Uncle Tom’ and his claim of being the only person who monitors the development of Black talent.
“I apologize for the use of the term Mr Bogangles, it was in poor taste and obviously offensive. I just see talent being pushed in a direction that I disagree with. He should be the male version of Sol Ruca. More contemporary than urban. It’s funny how I’m usually the only person who pays attention to the development of black talent,” Nash wrote before deleting the post.
Evans is currently preparing for the Men’s Elimination Chamber match in Chicago, where he joins a field that includes Cody Rhodes, LA Knight, and Randy Orton. The winner of the match will move on to challenge Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42.
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