I’ve been a self-professed Jey Uso fan since his initial break-out run in 2020, so for him to finally break the ceiling to become a singles champion was special to watch as a fan. After failed attempts at the WWE Universal, World Heavyweight, United States, and Intercontinental titles in the years since, it started to become a worrying trend with the immensely popular “Main Event” Uso. However, his popularity never waned, and that popularity was rewarded at the end of an exhilarating match-up with Bron Breakker. It delivered in the intensity that was teased during their verbal showdown last week, with compelling near-falls and would-be moments. It very much sold the idea that this was a prize fight, with both literally crawling to transition to their next move in desperation to keep the advantage.

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Both played their roles to perfection, with Breakker gaining severe momentum only to be cut down by a well-placed counter, presenting believable strategy between the competitors played to their strengths. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation for the potential coronation of Uso; so when it finally happened the crowd’s pop was immense, and it reinforced a true milestone in his burgeoning singles career. I would also hope that the title win was a statement of intent from WWE, considering Uso’s potential involvement in The Bloodline angle, that he will not be lost in the shuffle and become a question of ‘What if?’ and that he has been legitimized in his billing as a top star. Either way, in the vacuum of the moment itself, it was thoroughly well-deserved and I look forward to the stories to come.

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Written by Max Everett