Jey Uso is set to face Je'Von Evans in the King of the Ring semifinal after overcoming LA Knight, Finn Balor, and Royce Keys on WWE SmackDown.
## What happened?
Je'Von Evans qualified for the semifinal by winning a Fatal Four-Way match on RAW, pinning Ricky Saints with considerable outside interference.
Evans, just 22 years old, has been making waves in the WWE, promoted to the main roster at the start of 2026.
## Why it matters for Jey Uso
A win for Jey Uso would bring him one step closer to the King of the Ring title, to be decided at Night of Champions on June 27, 2026.
Jey Uso celebrated his qualifying win with his brother Jimmy Uso.
## What comes next?
Je'Von Evans took to Instagram to send a bold message to Jey Uso, stating "Bout To Yeet His A** Out The Tournament On My Momma".
Evans has had a few title shots but has yet to get his hands on gold, with a notable appearance in the six-man Elimination Chamber match earlier this year.
Jey Uso, the former World Heavyweight Champion, will look to use his experience to overcome the confident Je'Von Evans.
The winner of the Jey Uso and Je'Von Evans matchup will face the winner of Oba Femi vs Dominik Mysterio in the final.
Evans' Instagram post showcased his confidence, calling himself the "current, future, and past" of the WWE.
Jey Uso will need to be at the top of his game to take down the young and ambitious Je'Von Evans.
The stage is set for an exciting semifinal matchup between Jey Uso and Je'Von Evans on WWE RAW.