The Big Change WWE Hall of Famer Would Have Made to Jey Uso’s Huge Win
In a historic second for professional wrestling, Jey Uso triumphed over Bron Breakker on September twenty fourth all through the brand new episode of WWE Raw, taking pictures the Intercontinental Championship. This good sized victory no longer best marked Uso’s first singles name in almost 15 years but additionally contemplated the fruits of a long adventure filled with tough work and willpower.
On the recent episode of his Off The Top podcast, Rikishi, Uso’s father and WWE Hall of Famer, expressed immense pride in his son’s achievement. “I am so proud, man. So, so proud. Besides Jey’s sons, I’m probably the number one fan of Jey right now. I’ve always been. I’m happy, I’m proud, I’m proud to be his pops. I’m proud that the fans are proud,” he shared, his voice resonating with emotion.
Rikishi recounted the joy of witnessing the match and the crowd’s reaction. “I don’t know who was more excited, me or the fans. When I saw the reaction of the fans and the reaction of my boy, you think about it. That was a long road. What is it, 15 years or 14 years? You dominate the tag team division, and then you finally break off into singles competition, not knowing which way it’s gonna go,” he reflected.
With a legacy steeped in wrestling, Rikishi highlighted Jey’s authenticity. “For me, Jey is not a character. That is really that kid. That kid is just a lovable kid. He’s not a liability; he’s not a troublemaker. He’s a company man. He’s a good role model,” Rikishi stated. The Hall of Famer emphasized that Jey has always made the right choices throughout his career, leading to this significant title win. “He’s been through some stuff. Being a son of a wrestler and being on the road, you see a lot of things. You can either go left or right. But he’s made the right choices all the way through, and look at him now—your new Intercontinental Champion.”
While Rikishi celebrated Jey’s monumental victory, he also expressed a desire for a different presentation of the match. “I thought the match was absolutely amazing. Man, I would have loved to see that match on a big pay-per-view, though. You know what I mean? Kind of tease it on a Monday Night Raw, and then go into some type of pay-per-view and just let them go,” he said, his passion for the sport evident.
Rikishi suggested that the match could have benefited from the intensity often associated with pay-per-view events. “I would have loved to see some blood, you know what I mean? It’s just the drive to be number one. Because they really brought some awareness to that IC Title, and now with Jey holding it, get ready to run because you’re gonna be busy, son,” he remarked, hinting at the potential storylines and rivalries that could follow.
In the weeks following his victory, Jey Uso has no longer simplest made headlines for prevailing the championship but also for debuting a new version of the Intercontinental Title belt. This redecorate marks a departure from the black and gold aesthetic that had dominated for years. Instead, the new belt features colourful colours, evoking traditional name designs that harken again to wrestling’s golden generation.
The excitement surrounding Jey Uso’s victory and the new championship design has ignited the wrestling network, prompting fans to eagerly anticipate what’s next in his title reign. As Jey steps into this new position, the opportunities seem limitless, fueling speculation and excitement throughout the WWE Universe. The journey of Jey Uso, both as a competitor and a role model, is simply starting, and his father’s pride is palpable—a sentiment that resonates deeply with fans and aspiring wrestlers alike.
H/T to Fightful for the above transcription.
