Jey Uso Finally Wins WWE World Heavyweight Championship
April 20, 2025
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Jey Uso came into WrestleMania 41 with an 0-3 record against Gunther and not a single world championship to her name.
Now, he is leaving as the World Heavyweight Championship.
The match began with Uso and Gunther going back and forth with each Superstar hitting their signature moves.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – JANUARY 25: Jey Uso aims an Uso Splash at Gunther during Saturday Night’s Main Event at Frost Bank Center on January 25, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – JANUARY 25: Jey Uso aims an Uso Splash at Gunther during Saturday Night’s Main Event at Frost Bank Center on January 25, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. WWE/Getty Images
In the end, Uso was able to utilize Gunther’s moves against him, making the Ring General tap out to a sleeper hold.
This was an exciting match, with Jey proving why he is Main Event Jey Uso.
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