Je’Von Evans’ willingness to take risks at WWE Money In The Bank 2026 drew praise from an unlikely corner after the event, as AEW’s Ricochet publicly stated that he has become a fan of the young WWE performer.

Ricochet shared his reaction on social media after Evans played a major role in the men’s Money In The Bank ladder match. The bout featured a series of escalating confrontations between Evans and Bron Breakker, ending with Evans being knocked from the top of a towering ladder and crashing through the roof of an ambulance.

“I’m honestly a Je’Von Evans fan.”

The message was notable not simply because Ricochet is currently with AEW while Evans competes in WWE, but also because the two had a hostile social-media exchange in 2025. At that time, Evans mocked Ricochet with a comment about “wrestling for a crackhead,” creating a memorable online back-and-forth between the wrestlers. Ricochet’s response following Money In The Bank suggests that whatever competitive or personal edge existed in those posts has not stopped him from appreciating Evans’ performance.

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Evans Survives a Chaotic Money In The Bank Match

Evans’ night in the men’s Money In The Bank ladder match was built around perseverance and spectacular danger. During the match, he attempted a splash, only for Breakker to cut him off with a huge spear. The impact took Evans out of the action and led to him being loaded into an ambulance.

That appeared to remove Evans from the contest, at least temporarily. Instead, he later made a dramatic return by driving the ambulance back into the arena. The vehicle came onto the stage and continued down the ramp, turning what had been a medical exit into one of the match’s biggest surprises.

Evans then emerged from the ambulance and ambushed Breakker. The return gave him another opportunity to pursue the Money In The Bank briefcase, and he climbed a massive ladder in an attempt to secure the win. His momentum did not last, however, as Breakker pushed him from the top. Evans fell onto the ambulance below and burst through its roof.

The visual capped an eventful sequence for Evans, who had already been removed from the match once before returning to inject himself back into the fight. In a ladder match environment, wrestlers are often measured as much by their ability to create defining moments as by whether they ultimately claim the briefcase. Evans’ ambulance return, his attack on Breakker, and the final crash provided several of those moments in one extended stretch.

Ricochet Recognizes Evans’ Athleticism and Fearlessness

Ricochet’s brief comment carries added weight because he has long been associated with an athletic, high-risk style of professional wrestling. Throughout his career, Ricochet has built a reputation around speed, aerial offense, and a willingness to perform in physically demanding match formats. Evans’ Money In The Bank showing featured many of those same broad qualities: explosiveness, timing, resilience, and the readiness to take a major fall when the story of the match called for it.

Evans’ performance was not centered only on the final ambulance spot. The structure of his night emphasized that he had to overcome adversity. Breakker’s spear initially sent him out of the match, only for Evans to return in a way that changed the energy in the building and reignited his conflict with Breakker. The final ladder climb placed him within reach of the prize before Breakker stopped him in devastating fashion.

Ricochet did not elaborate on his post beyond expressing that he is a fan of Evans. Even so, the timing made the point clear. Evans had just delivered one of the more visually striking performances of the Money In The Bank match, and Ricochet offered public recognition after watching it unfold.

Respect between wrestlers can emerge in many ways, including after an especially difficult performance. A social-media rivalry may generate attention in the moment, but a standout match can also alter the tone of the conversation. Ricochet’s post did not revisit the previous disagreement or offer a detailed reassessment of it. Instead, it focused on the positive impression Evans left at Money In The Bank.

The Bron Breakker Rivalry Takes Center Stage

Breakker was central to Evans’ most important moments in the ladder match. His spear stopped Evans’ attempted splash and set up the first ambulance sequence. When Evans returned, he targeted Breakker immediately, making the ambulance entrance more than a simple comeback spot. It was a direct response to the wrestler who had taken him out.

Their conflict continued through Evans’ ladder climb. Breakker ultimately prevented Evans from winning by shoving him from the top, delivering the crash through the ambulance roof that defined the final stage of Evans’ night. The sequence established a clear physical issue between the two competitors, regardless of the broader outcome of the Money In The Bank contest.

For Evans, the key takeaway is that he remained involved in the match’s biggest action despite being written out of it for a portion of the contest. His return ensured that he was not merely a victim of Breakker’s spear. He fought back, attacked Breakker, and got close enough to the briefcase to force another decisive intervention.

For Breakker, the sequence reinforced his ability to impose himself in a high-pressure multi-man match. He halted Evans twice, first with the spear and later with the shove from the ladder. Those moments gave Breakker considerable influence over the match even as Evans repeatedly found ways to stay relevant.

Why the Post Stands Out

Professional wrestling increasingly creates conversation across promotion lines through social media, where wrestlers can react to major performances regardless of where they work. Ricochet’s post is a straightforward example of that dynamic. He did not need to be part of WWE’s Money In The Bank event to recognize the scale of Evans’ performance or the response it was likely to generate.

It is also a reminder that online rivalries can be fluid. Ricochet and Evans had their public exchange last year, and Evans’ jab at Ricochet was widely memorable because of its pointed wording. Yet Ricochet’s latest message was not combative. He praised Evans after a major showing, shifting the focus from an old social-media confrontation to the work Evans delivered in the ring.

Evans did not leave Money In The Bank with the briefcase, but his night still produced a significant statement. He absorbed a major spear, was taken away in an ambulance, returned by driving that same ambulance into the arena, attacked Breakker, climbed toward the prize, and then took a dramatic fall through the vehicle’s roof. That kind of sequence is designed to leave a lasting impression.

Ricochet’s reaction indicates that the impression reached beyond WWE’s own roster and audience. For Evans, receiving that recognition from a fellow high-flying performer with whom he had previously traded barbs adds another layer to an already unforgettable Money In The Bank appearance.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Darryl Polo is a passionate wrestling fan covering WWE, AEW, TNA and beyond. He loves great rivalries, breakout stars and the moments that keep fans talking long after the bell. How we work.