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Was Jey Uso winning the Royal Rumble the right outcome?

Originally posted on FirstSportz | By Anugrah Tyagi | Last updated Feb 14, 2025 11:17 AM ET

Jey Uso shocked the world earlier this month by eliminating John Cena to win the 2024 Royal Rumble. His victory sparked debate, as many didn’t expect him to outlast a field that included Roman Reigns , John Cena, and CM Punk. Now, more than two weeks later, the question remains—was Triple H’s decision the right one?

While Uso’s Royal Rumble victory was a widely celebrated moment among the WWE Universe, it can be argued that it wasn’t the right decision. Despite the popularity of his ‘Main Event’ Jey Uso persona, his momentum had already stalled heading into the event. A clean loss to Gunther weakened his credibility, making him seem like the right guy—but at the wrong time—to win the Royal Rumble.

Moreover, the 39-year-old’s victory came at the expense of John Cena, the fan favorite to win this year’s Royal Rumble. Competing in his final Rumble match, Cena had a greater motivation than Uso, making the result even more polarizing.

Additionally, Uso’s win raises questions about Cena’s future while also putting him in a precarious spot where even if he captures a World Title at WrestleMania, it could feel forced and overpowered.

JEY USO WINS THE 2025 MEN’S #ROYALRUMBLE OH MY GOD. pic.twitter.com/8QkAsnNxg4
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) February 2, 2025

Furthermore, Jey Uso has chosen to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41. However, this matchup has already taken place multiple times on Raw and Saturday Night’s Main Event, making it feel far from a true WrestleMania main event. As a result, it not only diminishes the prestige of the World Title, but also undermines Gunther’s status as champion.

Could Jey Uso defeat Gunther at WrestleMania for the World Heavyweight Championship?

After his monumental Royal Rumble victory, Jey Uso is on the road to WrestleMania, determined to become a World Champion. However, Gunther has vowed to make his journey a living hell, showing no signs of backing down.

Despite the challenge ahead, Uso’s motivation remains unshaken. The question now is, can ‘Main Event’ Jey defy the odds and achieve the unthinkable by capturing gold on The Grandest Stage of Them All?

The 39-year-old has the overwhelming support of the WWE Universe and is arguably more over than anyone in the past decade. Despite eliminating a top babyface like John Cena, the crowd remained firmly behind him. Moreover, Uso is currently WWE’s top merchandise seller, further solidifying his status as a main event-caliber star.

“If you pick me, every week is going to be hell — with WrestleMania being the most horrific display of violence this business has ever seen.”

— GUNTHER to Jey Uso#RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/CwhkfNc2zq
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) February 4, 2025

With this level of hype, Jey Uso seems like the ideal candidate to capture championship gold. As a result, it’s highly likely that he would dethrone Gunther at WrestleMania, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his career. Moreover, his journey could serve as the perfect underdog story, one that WWE could build around as a focal point for the future.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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