Je'Von Evans, previously known as Jay Malachi on the independent circuit, currently wrestles in NXT and is considered one of WWE's rising stars. Ricochet, meanwhile, was signed with WWE from 2018 to 2024 and left the company when it became clear he would never be booked as a main eventer.
He had a solid midcard run in the company, holding the Intercontinental Championship, the United States Championship, and the NXT North American Championship. He was also the inaugural WWE Speed Champion, but signed with AEW, where his work has been divisive, to say the least.
Ricochet maintains a troll-like personality on social media, with fans left to wonder whether that's really what he's like or if he's just working them all into a tizzy. Either way, he baited Evans into a heated back-and-forth that left fans with plenty to talk about.
Evans has now deleted his posts, but here's the full exchange between the two wrestlers:
Evans: "My Bad. I Just Got Done Training At The Performance Center, Under Shawn Michaels. Something That You Don’t Have Or Do BUT, I Bet Yo Brown Egg Head Ass Would Squash Me If Tony Told You To🤷🏾♂️Much Love OG❤️🔥 #TheYoungOG #TupacOfThisGeneration"
Ricochet: "Brother, I was learning from Shawn Michael’s when you was like 12. Then went on to become multiple time Champion. Let me know when you win one, little boy. And yeah, if Tony [Khan] asked me, I’d definitely beat yo ahh, cuh. Also, by just simply mentioning my name, this is your most engaged with post. You’re welcome for the exposure, kid. 👑"
Evans: "You Learned From HBK When I Was 12 And Became A Multiple Time Champion. Now, You’re Wrestling In Front Of 2,000 People, Every Week, For A Crackhead. Talk About An Upgrade Am I Right??😂. Sounds Like Mr. Khan Isn’t Giving You Enough Attention. Sooooooooo, You Had To Come For A Successful Ass Youngin💯You’re Giving Me The Most Views On My Post And I’m Finally Helping You Get The Most Attention You’ve Ever Had In Your Career🤷🏾♂️All Love😉❤️🔥"
Ricochet: "How many people does the PC hold? Bahahaha but keep up the energy. It’s makes you look cool."
Rumour has it that the Performance Center wrestlers are receiving media training as a result of Evans' comments. While he arguably got the better of Ricochet, calling AEW President Tony Khan a "crackhead" probably wans't the wisest move.
You can see some screenshots of their heated verbal battle in the X post below.