WWE Raw: Jey Uso’s IC Title Win Highlights Safe Show

One big thing: Jey Uso captures Intercontinental Championship

Jey Uso claimed his first singles title in WWE, defeating Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship in this week’s Raw main event.

• The match capped off what Tommy Dreamer called a “safe” episode of Raw.
• Dreamer praised the quality of wrestling but felt the show was less dynamic than recent weeks.
• He rated the show 8 out of 10, citing the “amazing tag team match” and main event.

Why it matters

This episode sets the stage for next week’s WWE Bad Blood premium live event, with several key storylines advancing:

• Rhea Ripley announced Dominik Mysterio will be locked in a shark cage during her title defense.
• Drew McIntyre responded to CM Punk ahead of their Hell in a Cell match.
• Damian Priest addressed his history with Finn Balor before their upcoming clash.

By the numbers

• 1: Number of singles titles Jey Uso has now won in WWE
• 3: Hours of programming WWE fills each week with Raw

The big picture

While this week’s Raw may have felt “safe,” it successfully built anticipation for WWE Bad Blood. The show demonstrated WWE’s strategy of balancing in-ring action with storyline development to engage viewers and drive interest in upcoming events.

What’s next?

With one more episode of Raw before WWE Bad Blood, fans can expect heightened drama and final confrontations between rivals as the event draws near.

What did you think of Jey Uso’s Intercontinental Championship win? Leave a comment below with your thoughts on this week’s Raw!