Main event showdown sends Jey Uso into the semifinals
Summary
– Jey Uso defeats Rusev to advance in the tournament
– Rusev dominates early with power before Jey rallies
– The win moves Jey closer to facing John Cena
Jey Uso gained major momentum with a hard-earned win over Rusev on WWE SmackDown. The match opened with Rusev overpowering Jey, using his size and strength to take early control. A series of suplexes and heavy strikes forced Jey to fight from underneath throughout the opening stretch.
Rusev nearly ended the match multiple times, including catching Jey in midair for a crushing counter. Jey struggled to match the brute force of his opponent, especially with WarGames looming and fatigue building. The Bulgarian competitor later locked in the Accolade, leaving Jey moments from defeat before he reached the ropes to survive.
Momentum shifted when Rusev attempted to mock John Cena, setting up a possible Attitude Adjustment. The taunt opened the door for Jey to counter, regain his footing, and launch himself from the top rope for a decisive finish. The move sealed a major victory, sending Jey to the tournament semifinals.
Jey now moves one step closer to the honor of facing John Cena in the final match of Cena’s legendary career. With the semifinals ahead, the pressure continues to build.
