Jey Uso has thanked the fans following his landmark victory on WWE Raw.
Competing in the final match of the September 23rd show, “Main Event” Jey Uso lived up to his nickname as he challenged Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Championship. With commentary noting that Uso had not won a single championship in his 14 years on the main roster and that his previous 5 matches for the IC Title were unsuccessful, many were hoping that the 6th time would be the charm.
The closing moments of the match saw Uso hit a spear and a splash to win the match and the championship as the California crowd cheered loudly in support.
Seen in the crowd after the show went off the air, Uso spoke in a Raw Digital Exclusive and responded to the “You deserve it” chants while also adding that his hard work paid off:
“YEET. I deserved it. I deserved it. No, first of all, look, I appreciate everyone who’s been on my journey, uce. I’m happy it happened in front of my home state, California. I promise I’m a big believer in hard work will always pay off. Kids, good grades, kids. Listen to your parents. Say your prayers, man, and I swear, your dreams will come true, just like getting my first championship. The new Intercontinental Champion. If you’re down with Jey Uso being the new I.C. Champ, then let me hear you say YEET.”
Wrestling World Congratulates Jey Uso
Uso’s popularity extends beyond the fans as many from the industry have sent their congratulatory messages to the new Intercontinental Champion including Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes and Xavier Woods. As is tradition, Uso got the customary picture with Triple H:
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.
Congratulations, Jey…YEET!#WWERawpic.twitter.com/znGKhNvDDg
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 24, 2024
As a result of the victory, Jey Uso has made history in more ways than one.
H/t to Fightful.