The Intercontinental Champion’s confidence soars as he eyes WWE’s biggest prize
Summary
– Jey Uso reflects on his 2024 rise and his Intercontinental Title win
– He reveals his ambition to become World Heavyweight Champion
– Jey’s breakout year has fueled his determination to prove doubters wrong
Jey Uso has cemented himself as a top singles competitor in 2024, showcasing career-defining moments like his clash with Jimmy Uso at WrestleMania 40 and capturing the Intercontinental Title. But Jey’s ambitions don’t stop there. The WWE star has set his sights on the World Heavyweight Championship, a goal he’s now made clear is more than a dream—it’s a mission.
Speaking on the Cheap Heat podcast, Jey reflected on how his Intercontinental Title win has changed his perspective and ignited his desire to reach even greater heights. “If you’re a wrestler, you want to hold a damn WWE Championship one time, a World Heavyweight Championship one time. I want to hold that,” he shared.
Jey’s 2024 success, including his first singles title, has fueled his confidence to take on WWE’s top stars. “It made me believe, hell yeah, I could be the face, Uce,” he said. His determination was unmistakable as he vowed to claim the World Heavyweight Title: “I’m gonna get the big one. No one believes that, just like they doubted me the whole time. It’s all good. It’s just fuel to the fire.”
With names like Gunther and Cody Rhodes potentially standing in his way, Jey is ready for the challenge, signaling that 2025 could be his year to hold WWE’s most prestigious gold.