Jey Uso Captures First Singles Title in WWE, Industry Reacts

One big thing: Jey Uso wins Intercontinental Championship

Jey Uso defeated Bron Breakker on the September 23 episode of WWE Raw to capture the Intercontinental Championship, marking his first singles title in the company.

Why it matters

• This victory represents a significant milestone in Jey’s career, transitioning from tag team success to singles prominence.
• It showcases WWE’s commitment to Jey’s character development and push as a solo competitor.
• The win resonates with fans, as evidenced by the overwhelmingly positive crowd reaction.

Key reactions

• Triple H tweeted: “The embodiment of hard work paying off is ‘Main Event’ Jey @WWEUsos. An all-time great in the tag team division, and now has won one of the most historic championships in our business.”

• Cody Rhodes shared a “Yeet” clip from their Fastlane 2023 press conference, showing support for his former tag team partner.

• Wade Barrett noted: “I’ve been in a lot of arenas, but I’ve genuinely never seen one so COMPLETELY unified with happiness and elation like when Jey @WWEUsos got the dub tonight.”

By the numbers

• Jey Uso has held multiple tag team championships with his brother Jimmy.
• This is Jey’s first singles title in his WWE career spanning over a decade.

The big picture

Jey’s Intercontinental Championship win signifies a potential shift in his career trajectory, possibly leading to more singles opportunities and main event storylines. It also adds a new dynamic to the Bloodline saga, potentially creating tension with his cousin, Roman Reigns.

What do you think this title win means for Jey Uso’s future in WWE? Leave a comment below with your thoughts on his championship victory and what you’d like to see next for the new Intercontinental Champion.