WRESTLEMANIA 41: JEY USO DEFEATS GUNTHER FOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE

WrestleMania 41: Jey Uso Captures Gold

Jey Uso stepped into the ring as the clear underdog, facing the seemingly unstoppable World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther. But from the opening bell, Jey brought relentless energy and unwavering resolve, catching Gunther off guard with a barrage of quick strikes and a flying forearm.

Gunther, known for his punishing offense and stoic presence, regained control with several thunderous chops and overpowering slams. Yet, Jey wouldn’t stay down. Jey landed a powerful Samoan Drop followed by a picture-perfect Uso Splash, coming within a heartbeat of victory. The turning point came when Jey, digging deep into his resilience, locked in a sleeper hold—a shocking strategy against the physically dominant champion. Gunther thrashed and clawed for escape, but Jey held firm. In a jaw-dropping moment, the Ring General was forced to tap out.

The arena erupted. In one of the most emotional and unexpected victories in WrestleMania history, Jey Uso not only defeated Gunther but did so by submission—marking a career-defining moment and solidifying his place among WWE’s elite. As Jey celebrated, twin brother Jimmy appeared to celebrate his brother’s big win.