History of Je'Von Evans in Timeline

Je'Von Evans, formerly known as Jay Malachi, is an American professional wrestler currently signed with WWE, performing on the Raw brand and in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA). Before joining WWE, he competed on the independent circuit, most notably for Deadlock Pro-Wrestling (DPW), where he held the DPW Worlds Championship. Evans' transition to WWE marks a significant step in his career, building upon his prior success and experience in independent wrestling promotions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 29, 2004: Malachi Jeffers Born

On April 29, 2004, Malachi Jeffers, known as Je'Von Evans, was born.

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January 26, 2018: In-ring debut as Kid Blacka Merica

On January 26, 2018, Malachi Jeffers debuted under the ring name Kid Blacka Merica, teaming with Captain Blacka Merica to defeat Kevin Ramage and Ty Land at Fire Star Pro Wrestling (FSPW) Academy.

January 2019: Ring name change and tag team formation

In January 2019, Malachi Jeffers changed his ring name to Jay Malachi and formed a tag team with Jackson Drake known as the Wrestling Prodigies.

2021: PWF Tag Team Championship wins

In 2021, Jay Malachi and Jackson Drake held the PWF Tag Team Championship twice while wrestling for the Premier Wrestling Federation (PWF).

March 12, 2022: Deadlock Pro-Wrestling (DPW) Debut

On March 12, 2022, Malachi Jeffers made his debut for Deadlock Pro-Wrestling (DPW).

August 21, 2022: AEW Debut on AEW Dark

On August 21, 2022, Malachi Jeffers debuted in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in a match taped for AEW Dark, losing to Fuego Del Sol.

2022: Graduation from College Prep and Leadership Academy

In 2022, Malachi Jeffers graduated from the College Prep and Leadership Academy in Jamestown, where he played basketball.

January 28, 2023: AEW Appearance

On January 28, 2023, Malachi Jeffers teamed with Oliver Sawyer in a loss to the WorkHorseMen (Anthony Henry and JD Drake) in AEW.

March 30, 2023: GCW For the Culture 4 event

On March 30, 2023, at Game Changer Wrestling (GCW)'s For the Culture 4 event, Malachi Jeffers teamed with A.C. Mack, J.C. Storm, Jeffrey John, and Suge D as part of The World, losing to West Coast (Alpha Zo, G. Sharpe, Kenny King, Mazzerati, and Midas Kreed).

April 16, 2023: DPW Golden Opportunity Win

On April 16, 2023, Malachi Jeffers defeated Alec Price and Drake in a triple threat match to win the Golden Opportunity, granting him a future match for the DPW Worlds Championship.

September 2023: WWE Tryout

In September 2023, prior to signing with the company, Malachi Jeffers participated in a WWE tryout.

April 9, 2024: NXT Debut

On the April 9, 2024 episode of NXT, Je'Von Evans debuted, defeating Scrypts.

September 26, 2025: TNA Victory Road Announcement

On September 26, 2025, at Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA)'s Victory Road event, it was announced that Je'Von Evans would face Leon Slater for the TNA X Division Championship on October 12 at Bound for Glory.