Jey Uso kicked off tonight’s RAW and thanked the fans for their warm reception and admitted he wasn’t sure what to say. He reflected on his nearly 15-year journey in wrestling, starting alongside his twin brother and later joining The Bloodline in 2020.
He shared that during that time, he felt both fear and confidence, unsure if he had what it took to be a singles competitor. However, standing in the ring that night, he declared that he finally had what it takes.
Jey credited his hard work and the unwavering support of the fans for his success, proudly announcing that he was the winner of the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble and would be headlining WrestleMania 41 on his own.
Gunther’s music then hit, and he marched to the ring with purpose. He told Jey that while he could offer congratulations, he was actually disappointed, as the idea of facing Jey for the World Heavyweight Championship didn’t excite him. Gunther claimed Jey wasn’t on his level and couldn’t even lace his boots.
The Ring General said he has already defeated Jey, and beating him again adds nothing to his legacy and would rather face someone else like John Cena, CM Punk, or Roman Reigns.
He explained that he had mastered the art of making fans believe he was barely holding onto his title when, in fact, he was always in control. Gunther outright refused to accept Jey as a worthy challenger, questioning whether Jey even understood the weight of holding the championship and building a legacy.
Gunther warned that if Jey chose to face him at WrestleMania 41, every week leading up to the event would be hell, promising to inflict pain and suffering.
As Gunther turned to leave, Jey fired back, expressing his frustration with people constantly doubting him.
He announced his intention to appear on SmackDown that Friday to talk with WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, but regardless of whom he chose to face at WrestleMania, he reminded everyone that he was the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble winner and vowed to leave WrestleMania 41 as a champion.
