Jey Uso just threw a superkick heard around the wrestling world, symbolizing a shake-up not just in WWE storylines but in the brand itself.
When Jey declared “I’m out. I’m out of The Bloodline. I’m out of SmackDown. I’m out of WWE. Deuces, Uces,” at the post-SummerSlam edition of Friday Night SmackDown, the audience wasn’t sure what to expect. Was this a legit exit or just another layer in the melodramatic saga of The Bloodline? Just when you thought the WWE couldn’t serve up more twists, Cody Rhodes – yes, that Cody Rhodes – unveiled Jey Uso as the newest addition to Monday Night Raw during an appearance on “The Grayson Waller Effect” at Payback.
Now, what makes this situation even more intriguing is the cloud of drama that Jey left behind on SmackDown. Jimmy Uso , his twin brother, and the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns were part of the reason for his exit. The tension had been mounting, especially after Jimmy helped Reigns defeat Jey at SummerSlam. However, in a twist, Jimmy returned to SmackDown to confront none other than John Cena and subsequently got involved in a backstage feud with AJ Styles. In short, things were still very much active in the family drama, and it looked like Jimmy was leaning towards rebellion himself. In fact, many expected a build-up to the first Uso vs. Uso match, probably at WrestleMania 40.
But then Cody Rhodes threw his hat into the ring, WWE’s resident injustice corrector, to take Jey Uso under his wing to place him on a new stage: Monday Night Raw.
The move isn’t just a slap in the face to Waller, who was promptly superkicked by Jey, but also a statement from Rhodes, who wielded his backstage political clout to “right a wrong.” This was Jey’s first appearance on WWE TV since he “quit” and one can only imagine the seismic impact it will have on The Bloodline storyline, which now seems to be stretched across multiple brands.
Waller, whose ego could barely fit in the arena, was expecting a significant scoop from Rhodes during the conversation. Instead, he received a superkick that might have rearranged his dental work. Jey made it clear he didn’t need a mic to send a message.
Naturally, the crowd erupted in cheers, a nod from Rhodes sealed the transfer, and Jey went on to revel in the roaring approval of his new Raw audience.
The implications of this move are titanic. First of all, it opens a plethora of opportunities for Jey as a singles competitor on Raw, away from the looming shadow of Roman Reigns and the complexities of his family dynamics. Whether he’s in contention to challenge Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship or stepping into the World Heavyweight Championship scene, Jey Uso is now set up for a successful solo run.
Considering the fanfare he carries as “Main Event” Jey, sidelining him would be a colossal waste.
The move also raises several questions. What happens to the simmering Uso vs. Uso angle? With WrestleMania 40 right around the corner, does this mean we’ll see the brothers duking it out in a cross-brand match? Or does it set the stage for another family drama, as we saw last year when Rey Mysterio moved to SmackDown after Dominik turned on him? And let’s not forget Cody Rhodes. What are his motivations here? Will he regret this move, or did he just add a powerful ally or rival to his journey?
This recent development has layers of complexity that could unfold in a myriad of ways. What we know for sure is that Jey Uso is back, and whether he’s on Raw, SmackDown, or standing in the middle of the ring with a mic or not, he’s a force to be reckoned with. Time will tell how this gamble pays off for Jey, Cody, and WWE itself, but one thing’s certain – this story is far from over.
