The Bloodline standout opens up on brotherhood, doubters, and his battle with Gunther
Summary
– Jey Uso addresses fan backlash following his Royal Rumble win and the pressure of going solo
– Reveals how Jimmy Uso’s involvement elevated his WrestleMania 41 storyline
– Praises Gunther as the ideal opponent for his biggest singles match to date
Jey Uso isn’t backing down. As he prepares for the biggest singles match of his career at WrestleMania 41 against Gunther, the former tag team icon embraces the spotlight—and every ounce of scrutiny that comes with it.
Speaking candidly during WrestleMania week in Las Vegas, Jey opened up about the online backlash after his Royal Rumble win. “They’re gonna pick me apart now ’cause I’m the guy,” he said. “But I bust my ass to get here.” He acknowledged that many fans had different favorites to win the Rumble and questioned his credibility as a singles star, but Jey made it clear—he’s earned this.
Despite holding his own in matches with the likes of Seth Rollins and Gunther in the past, Jey knows the microscope is sharper now. “Every week I just try to prove myself,” he said. “I’ve had bangers, but now I’m the one they’re all watching.”
Jey brushed off online critics, calling them disconnected from the real energy in arenas. “I don’t even know what the internet wrestling fan looks like,” he said. “Come to a show and feel it. You’ll change your mind.”
Jimmy Uso’s involvement in the storyline was one major turning point in the build to WrestleMania. Jey praised his brother’s silent sacrifice and the emotional impact it brought. “He didn’t say two words, but he bled for the story,” Jey said. “That helped catapult everything.”
The emotion is real for Jey when he’s under the lights. “When the camera’s on, everything is real. That’s how I’ve always done it,” he said, admitting he had never seen his brother bleed like that before. “He was just down—whatever I needed, he was there.”
As for Gunther, Jey showed nothing but respect. He called the Intercontinental and current World Heavyweight Champion the perfect heel to challenge him. “Gunther made that belt mean something. Now he’s holding this one, and it feels big,” Jey said. “He’s done great, and I’m glad it’s me and him.”
Now standing on the edge of potentially becoming World Heavyweight Champion, Jey reflected on the rapid build to WrestleMania 41. “Everything moved fast,” he said. “I’ve just been knocking down each day and embracing the hustle.”
Still, some things never change. Even if he wins the title, Jey joked that Jimmy wouldn’t let him play his music in the car. “He’s still gonna Bluetooth first,” he laughed. “Still pick where we eat. But I hope I get to see him soon—he knows this is for him.”
