The WWE Universe is bracing itself for an epic showdown at SummerSlam 2023 as Roman Reigns, the formidable WWE Universal Champion, prepares to defend his title against his cousin, Jey Uso. Reigns, who has held the championship for an impressive 1,000 days, is set to face a tough challenge from his own flesh and blood in what promises to be a captivating clash.
The tension between the two cousins has been simmering for months, and it reached a boiling point when Reigns suffered his first pinfall defeat at the hands of Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa at Money in the Bank. Recently, in a candid interview with First Take, Reigns didn’t mince words when discussing his upcoming opponent. He referred to Jey Uso as “selfish,” hinting at the unwavering support he provided to his cousin throughout their time together in WWE.
When asked if the match holds more significance because it involves a family member, Reigns acknowledged the added stakes, stating, “Of course. Always. I mean, in a perfect world, he’s by my side, making sure that nothing changes. We continue to rule this world. But he’s selfish like anybody. Any family member, any friend that you help out a little too much, it goes to their head a little bit. They get a sense for a level they’re not quite used to, they want it, they covet it, and now he’s trying to make it his. But that’s not the way it’s set up.”
As the Head of the Table and the dominant leader in WWE, Reigns asserted his position in no uncertain terms, stating, “Like I said, I’m the Head of the Table. I’m the leadership around here.” With this clash on the horizon, fans are eagerly awaiting the potential intensification of the family feud inside the squared circle.
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A historic moment unfolded at WWE Money in the Bank 2023 when Jey Uso achieved what no one else could during Roman Reigns’ dominant Undisputed Championship reign. Jey made headlines as he became the first person to pin the Tribal Chief in over three years. The long-standing tension between the cousins reached its zenith at the premium live event on July 1.
In a dramatic tag team match, Jey and his twin brother Jimmy faced off against the reigning WWE Universal Champion and the Enforcer, Solo Sikoa. The high-stakes encounter saw the twins unleash an onslaught of superkicks, leaving Roman visibly staggered. Seizing the moment, Jey executed a resounding splash with the London crowd counting along, securing the monumental three-count pinfall over his manipulative cousin. This pivotal victory etched Jey Uso’s name in WWE history, setting the stage for an intense confrontation at SummerSlam 2023.
