Evans first got a hint when Orton followed him on Instagram. Someone later told the 21-year-old wrestler to check his phone, which revealed the big news. During a recent appearance on the “Ringer Wrestling Show” podcast, Evans called the whole experience “crazy,” saying it boosted his confidence and taught him a lot.

Few elite-level WWE Superstars in the modern era have been as synonymous with "burying" talent as John Cena has been over the course of his career.