Jey Uso is set to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE WrestleMania 41, and the buildup has sparked strong opinions from wrestling insiders. Recently, former WWE analyst Matt Camp issued a caution to Triple H and the creative team about ensuring Uso’s potential moment in the spotlight isn’t overshadowed at The Show of Shows.
Last month, Uso outlasted 29 competitors to win the Men’s Royal Rumble, securing his shot at Gunther’s coveted title. The two have clashed multiple times over the past year, with Uso—once Roman Reigns’ right-hand man—coming up short against The Ring General each time. Now, at 39, many believe Uso is primed to dethrone Gunther at WrestleMania 41.
On the Busted Open podcast, Camp predicted a Uso victory but stressed the importance of protecting the moment. “You gotta be careful to not take away from a moment that I think Jey has earned,” he said. “Initially, I wasn’t sold on him facing Gunther, but they’ve done a great job. Gunther’s been the perfect monster heel—‘This is gonna hurt my legacy, I’m ending this nonsense’—taking Jey out repeatedly. When Jey beats him, that moment has to be a big damn deal and not get lost in the shuffle with Roman, Punk, and Seth.” [30:07 – 30:41]
Ex-WWE Writer Echoes Prediction of Uso’s Triumph
Former WWE head writer Vince Russo also weighed in, doubling down on his belief that Jey Uso will leave WrestleMania 41 as champion. Speaking on Behind The Turnbuckle: The Last Word podcast, Russo called the matchup with Gunther a “snoozefest” but confidently forecast Uso’s win. “You thought I won you money predicting Jey Uso for the Royal Rumble? Double down, man,” he said. “Everyone was buzzing about Jey Uso vs. Cody Rhodes for WrestleMania, but I told you WWE doesn’t have the guts for that. They play it predictable—Jey Uso will beat Gunther at WrestleMania, surprise, surprise, another snoozefest, bro.”
FAQs
Who will Jey Uso face at WrestleMania 41?
Jey Uso will face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE WrestleMania 41. After winning the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble, Jey earned the right to challenge for the title on the grandest stage.
Did Jey Uso win the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble?
Yes, Jey Uso won the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble by outlasting 29 other superstars. His victory secured him a championship match against Gunther at WrestleMania 41.
What did Matt Camp say about Jey Uso’s chances at WrestleMania 41?
Matt Camp believes Jey Uso will win the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41 but warned WWE to make sure his victory is treated as a big moment and not overshadowed by other storylines like Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes.
What is Vince Russo’s prediction for Jey Uso vs. Gunther?
Vince Russo predicts Jey Uso will defeat Gunther to become World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania 41. However, Russo criticized the match, suggesting it might lack excitement and called it a ‘snoozefest.’
What would Jey Uso winning at WrestleMania 41 mean for his career?
If Jey Uso wins the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41, it would be his first world title in WWE and a major milestone in his career. It would solidify his transition from being a member of The Bloodline to a top singles star.
