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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Triple H in a pickle involving two potential finalists ahead of WWE Night of Champions match – here's who they are
Triple H seems to face a major issue ahead of the WWE Night of Champions involving two possible finalists – Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. Considering their world-famous rivalry and recent World Championship losses, both men are in no position to lose out on the Night of Champions title which makes their upcoming semifinal all the more important. As of now, Sami Zayn, Randy Orton, Rhodes, and Uso have qualified for the first-round matches of the King of the Ring Tournament, a part of the WWE Night of Champions tournament. Zayn and Orton are scheduled to compete in this week's SmackDown to decide the first finalist for the tournament. The much-anticipated clash between Rhodes and Uso will feature in next week's RAW to determine the second finalist. Speculations suggest that a possible interference from Seth Rollins and his faction could thaw the match. These circumstances came close to reality in this week's RAW episode when Uso pinned down Branson Reed to advance to the King of the Ring tournament in a deadly 4-way win. Rollins came out in anger at the end and challenged Uso to a confrontation. Just as Uso was prepping for a stomp, Rhodes stepped in favor of his long-time friend Rollins which led to all parties peacefully backing down. Next week's battle between Rhodes and Uso is a crucial one for WWE Night of Champions. Another loss for either of the two could prove quite heavy for their career. Fans are now anxious to see Triple H book the final moments of next week's match.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Raw results: Jey Uso advances to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament
WWE Raw results: Uso beat Rusev, Sheamus, and Bronson Reed in the main event of WWE Raw to qualify for the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament. He will now face Cody Rhodes on next week's episode of the 'red brand'.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jey Uso Reveals The Unlikely Boy Band On His Playlist
Jey Uso recently revealed what type of music he's listening to before going to the ring, and one pick had fans surprised. During a recent video with GQ Sports about his 'essential' items, Uso talked about his pre-show music playlist. While some of his music choices featured artists like J. Cole or Gucci Mane, it also sported the likes of NSYNC. Advertisement 'I got range though, Uce,' said Uso. 'I got that NSYNC to Britney Spears, all the way to Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane.' Some of the other artists Uso shouted out were Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole, the latter of whom he said was probably his favorite artist. Uso also said he listens to a lot of classic R&B, like Usher, before he goes out to the ring. The reason why, according to Uso, is that there's lots to remember, so he likes to stay mellow. Uso is currently enjoying his reign as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Following a successful title defense this month, he's also set to compete at Money in the Bank, where he'll team up with Cody Rhodes to take on John Cena and Logan Paul. READ MORE: Jey Uso Reveals The Most Important Thing He Can't Travel Without The post Jey Uso Reveals The Unlikely Boy Band On His Playlist appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
3 Key Reasons Jey Uso Lost WWE World Heavyweight Championship
3 Key Reasons Jey Uso Lost WWE World Heavyweight Championship originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jey Uso no longer holds the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and there are three key reasons for that. Advertisement Throughout the buildup to his title rematch against Gunther, the story with Uso was that he was spreading himself thin. Uso had a lot on his plate, including helping his friend Sami Zayn in his feud with Seth Rollins' faction and teaming with Cody Rhodes to face John Cena and Logan Paul at "Money in the Bank 2025." Gunther even told Uso in the weeks leading up to their match that he may have the right qualities to be a great person, but it doesn't make for a sustainable champion. Gunther ultimately ended Uso's 51-day reign by choking him out at the conclusion of "WWE Raw." While some fans may take issue with the fact that Uso didn't get a full two months with the top male prize on the red brand, there are some reasons for WWE's decision to take the title off "Raw's" top babyface. Jey Uso Will Be Just Fine "Main Event" Jey Uso cuts an in-ring promo during an episode of "WWE Raw."(via WWE) Jey Uso's rise to stardom began thanks to his work with The Bloodline story. While Uso was heavily praised for the serious tone of his promos, his popularity and marketability exploded with his "Yeet" catchphrase and his entrances going through the crowd. Advertisement Uso built a strong connection with WWE fans, and it was never linked to him winning a championship. WWE capitalized on the momentum by making Uso the WWE Intercontinental Champion, a reign that lasted just 28 days. Fans didn't sour on Uso then and stuck with him for his WWE World Heavyweight Championship win at "WrestleMania 41." WWE recently posted a video of several kids crying after Uso lost his title to Gunther. He's still over with the fans; the "Yeet" chants aren't going away. Uso will continue to be a top merchandise seller. Gunther's character needs gold more than Uso because "The Ring General" is most effective when he is a champion. Uso's true value is that you can plug him in anywhere and he'll remain popular. It's Time for The Usos to Team Again The Usos make their way out for a tag team match on "WWE Raw."(via WWE) While Jey Uso has been handling solo business on "Raw," his brother Jimmy Uso has been involved in side stories more than anything. While Jimmy has received plenty of TV time on "SmackDown," he hasn't been involved in marquee feuds that lead to PLE matches. He needs his brother to get back to that level. Advertisement WWE planted the seeds for The Usos and The New Day to renew their rivalry after Jey lost the world title to Gunther. In a video uploaded on WWE's social media pages, WWE World Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods mocked Jey over the loss. Kingston bragged about holding a singles world title longer than Jey could. All signs point to a tag team title match between The New Day and The Usos, potentially at "SummerSlam 2025." The Usos have long been a top act in WWE, and fans will likely have no issue getting behind the team once again. Bigger Plans for 'SummerSlam' Sami Zayn celebrates after qualifying for the 2025 King of the Ring tournament.(via WWE) For weeks, Sami Zayn has vowed to eventually become a world champion. It's a goal that has eluded him throughout his decorated in-ring career. On WWE TV, Zayn's ability to win a world title has been doubted by the likes of Karrion Kross. It's a similar underdog story that Uso had before ultimately winning the big one. Advertisement Fans have been speculating that Zayn could win the 2025 King of the Ring tournament, which would grant him a WWE World Heavyweight Championship opportunity at "SummerSlam." There is plenty of history between Zayn and Gunther, which would come into play if "The Ring General" remains champion. WWE can easily get fans emotionally invested in Zayn's attempt to capture his first world championship. The question is, could Zayn's reign be far shorter than Uso's as Seth Rollins' MITB briefcase looms over the "Raw" brand? Related: WWE Legend Expected to Return During 'Monday Night Raw' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'WWE Raw' Ends in Shocking Fashion With New Champion
'WWE Raw' Ends in Shocking Fashion With New Champion originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Gunther is now a two-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion. One night after he competed in a tag team main event at "Money in the Bank 2025," Jey Uso put the top male prize on the red brand on the line against "The Ring General." Uso didn't enter the match at 100 percent health, as he had been attacked by Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed in recent weeks. Advertisement It was clear that the attacks had a negative impact on Uso during "WWE Raw." Ultimately, "The Ring General" choked Uso out to enter his second reign with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. It was a surprising finish for those who thought Rollins would successfully cash in his MITB briefcase. Such a move would've marked Rollins' second reign with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. He also would've been a six-time WWE world champion, but it wasn't meant to be on this night. Uso thought he had the match won when he hit a spear on Gunther, followed by the Uso Splash. The challenger ended up kicking out. Advertisement Uso's injured ribs was a major talking point on commentary. The aforementioned attacks from Rollins, Breakker, and Reed were to blame for Uso's injury. Reed's Tsunami splashes during last week's episode of "Raw" proved to have done the most damage. Many are now left to wonder what WWE's plans are for "Raw's" world title just two months prior to "SummerSlam." Some were under the impression that Uso would hold onto the title at least until WWE's August PLE, but the reign didn't reach a full two months. Related: Former WWE Champion Makes Stunning Return on 'Raw' After MITB 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
