Travis Scott’s Real Slap on Cody Rhodes Draws Playful Response from Jey Uso

One Big Thing

Jey Uso joked about Travis Scott’s unscripted slap on Cody Rhodes during the WWE Elimination Chamber, highlighting the rapper’s lack of wrestling experience in delivering a “work slap.”

Key Details

• Cody Rhodes appeared on SmackDown (March 7) with a visible black eye from Scott’s slap
• The incident occurred during a three-on-one attack involving John Cena, The Rock, and Travis Scott
• Scott reportedly received backstage heat for the unplanned intensity of the slap

Direct Quote

“Man, somebody ain’t tell him how to work-slap him? Yo man, he probably too damn lit. If he would have slapped me like that? Oh hell nah. I probably would’ve looked up, uce… This dude just hit me like Sheamus.” – Jey Uso on Rosenberg Wrestling

Why It Matters

• The incident highlights the challenges of involving celebrities in wrestling spots
• It adds real-life drama to the ongoing WWE storyline leading to WrestleMania
• The situation demonstrates the importance of proper wrestling training, even for simple spots

Background Context

• Scott and Uso previously worked together on WWE Raw on Netflix (January 6)
• Jey Uso won the 2025 men’s Royal Rumble
• Uso is set to face GUNTHER for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41

What’s Next?

The incident may influence future celebrity involvement in WWE programming, particularly regarding physical interaction with wrestlers.

What do you think about celebrities getting involved in wrestling angles? Should they receive more training before participating in physical spots? Share your thoughts in the comments below.