For Jey Uso, WrestleMania 41 isn’t just about winning a championship—it’s about proving he belongs in the main event. The 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble winner tells Shak Mahjouri for CBS Sports:
“This is do-or-die for me. A lot of people doubt me. I know that—they know that—but I’m gonna shut them all up.”
He’s firmly established himself as one of the most popular WWE Superstars in the world – as a singles performer, he won the Royal Rumble and he’s headed to WrestleMania 41 in hopes of winning his first World Championship. That’s as much of a ‘story’ as anybody could ask for, but Jey Uso has another point to prove this year.
Redemption
His Brother vs. Brother ‘Dream Match’ at last year’s WrestleMania fell flat and did not meet the high expectations of fans. The Usos have shared their dissatisfaction with match, and Jey calls his bout against Gunther a chance at redemption.
“I feel like I’ve had great matches, but not one that just sticks in people’s minds,” he admitted. “This is redemption time.”
Despite the challenge of defeating Gunther and delivering a memorable WrestleMania match, Jey is ready to make his mark.
“I don’t care if I go on first, last, or in the middle. Whoever’s going on after me—they’re gonna have to follow me. I’m about to have 100,000 people in one motion, man.”
Jey Uso on Gunther
“Gunther is nothing to play with,” Uso continued. “I wrestled that man three, four times—I lost. He’s the best in-ring performer. He’s intimidating, he’s strong, he’s big, heavy, man.”
With the biggest match of his career ahead, Jey Uso isn’t just fighting for a title—he’s fighting for respect.
