It was an ending that few saw coming: SummerSlam’s crescendo culminated with Jimmy Uso’s stunning betrayal of his brother Jey, throwing the WWE universe into an unexpected whirlwind. This betrayal came at the most critical point, the peak of Jey’s battle with Roman Reigns for the revered Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
Just last month, Jey Uso etched his name in the annals of wrestling history, becoming the first superstar to cleanly pin Roman Reigns since 2019 during the Money in the Bank event. This achievement warranted a title shot at SummerSlam against Reigns. The stakes? Both the championship belts and the esteemed title of “Tribal Chief”. Given the gravity of their ties and the implosion of the Bloodline, they decided on a Tribal Combat/no holds barred match.
Yet, just as victory seemed imminent for Jey, a hooded intruder disrupted his pin. That intruder was none other than his twin, Jimmy Uso. He unmasked himself and landed a brutal superkick on his own flesh and blood, paving the way for Reigns to exploit the betrayal and claim victory.
Hearing that at least one creative force backstage wants WWE to wait for WrestleMania to do the first Uso ‘Brother v Brother’ match.
However that’s unlikely at this point I’m told, with the feeling that 35 weeks is too long of a stretch.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) August 8, 2023
This has sent shockwaves through the WWE community. Internal sources, such as WrestleVotes, have revealed that there is significant backstage deliberation regarding when the anticipated Uso vs. Uso showdown should take place. Some are suggesting to wait until the grandeur of WrestleMania 40, scheduled for next April, while others think 35 weeks of anticipation might prove too long for fans.
Past precedents like the Mysterio saga show that WWE doesn’t shy away from long-term storytelling. It took nearly one year from Dominik Mysterio’s betrayal of his father Rey until their climactic face-off at WrestleMania 39 last April. But, it’s different between the Usos. The aftermath of SummerSlam wasn’t quite as well-received by audiences, with equal parts acclaim and skepticism present. Some insiders even believe that delaying the match may not favor the overall narrative given the audience’s lukewarm response.
There’s also the complexity of Jimmy Uso’s recent turn to the dark side. After the events of SummerSlam, he’s listed as a heel on WWE’s internal roster. This change hints at a more profound and enthralling storyline yet to unfold. Fans have watched the Usos dominate as a tag team and are now desperate to find out who will emerge superior in a singles face-off as soon as possible.
WWE has crafted masterful long-term storylines in the past, and the ongoing Bloodline narrative offers a promising if familiar tale. Remember the times when the title was seldom defended, or even seen? This saga ticks multiple boxes: riveting action, intricate storytelling, and consistency. Reigns has been the pivot, elevating both Jey and Jimmy from tag-team stalwarts to main event contenders. Now, Jimmy’s shocking turn promises a gripping continuation of this tale.
WWE, particularly in this Triple H era, has often followed shocking moments with articulate storytelling. Even if some parts of the journey feel like detours, fans might be wise to reserve judgment. The narrative threads are many, but once pulled together, they might just craft one of WWE’s most memorable sagas.
Regardless of when the war between the Usos culminates, one thing remains clear: the events of SummerSlam have set the stage for some of pro wrestling’s most iconic moments.
As the world waits for the next chapter in the Uso legacy, the hope is for a culmination befitting this grand tale.
