World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Jey Uso made history Saturday night by becoming the first wrestler to win the men’s Royal Rumble match after entering at the No. 20 spot. The win marked a career-defining moment for Uso, who has been on a meteoric rise over the past year.
Uso defeated favorites like John Cena, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Logan Paul, and Seth “Freakin” Rollins in the highly stacked match. His last elimination was of Cena, which earned him the right to headline WrestleMania against either Cody Rhodes or Gunther.
However, not all fans are celebrating Uso’s win. Some have expressed their disappointment on social media, citing that they didn’t think he deserved it due to his past performance in dark matches and struggles as a solo competitor. A video of the win has garnered over 600,000 views but only 16K likes on WWE’s official YouTube channel.
Despite the backlash, Uso remains confident and excited about his newfound status. In a post-show news conference, he addressed reporters, stating that the company trusts him now and that he was ready for the moment. He also expressed his gratitude to his fans, saying “The ‘Yeet Train’ is just getting started, uce. I’m telling you, just let me rock, just let me keep cookin’.”
Uso’s win has been met with both praise and criticism from fans, with some defending his victory and others expressing their disappointment. The WWE superstar’s rise to fame has been swift, but it remains to be seen whether he can sustain this momentum throughout the rest of the year.
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