In this week’s Raw main event, champion Jey Uso defended his title against Gunther in a highly anticipated rematch from WrestleMania 41 for the World Heavyweight Championship. The Ring General’s 259-day reign with the coveted title was abruptly ended by The Yeet Master at The Show of Shows back in April. It was an unusual sight when Uso forced him to tap out.
Despite vowing to accomplish the same feat on the previous night, Uso couldn’t complete the task. Early in the match, Gunther had identified Uso’s vulnerability. The former Bloodline member was competing with his abdomen heavily taped, clearly indicating he was nowhere near peak physical condition. After multiple attempts at applying the chokehold, the Imperium leader successfully put Uso to sleep by targeting his weakness.
The Vienna-born wrestler had scouted it, but Uso still managed to connect with his best shot. However, in the middle of that logo-covered Raw ring, Gunther eventually trapped the former Right Hand Man in his submission hold. The WWE Universe now has a new world champion. It’s worth noting that Seth Rollins did not attempt to interfere during the match.
However, as the new two-time world champion, Gunther will need to watch out for The Visionary and his latest recruits, Bron Breakker and “Big” Bronson Reed. Many fans were disappointed with Gunther’s first world championship reign, feeling that The Ring General didn’t face top-tier competition from WWE’s main roster. This time around, Triple H‘s creative team needs to book the 37-year-old properly.
Fans react to Gunther’s revengeful win against Jey Uso on Raw
For many fans, this was one of the most surprising Raw episodes in years. While some expected Jey to hold the championship for months, others were thrilled to see Gunther reclaim the top prize. However, some fans expressed disappointment, saying they didn’t want to see The Ring General defeat their beloved former Bloodline member.
One fan joked about how WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi would react to his son’s title loss. Another fan said the Raw episode felt unpredictable and had the intensity of a Premium Live Event. Many fans expected Rollins to interfere or get involved with The Yeet Master’s match. Here are some of the top fan reactions:
One user criticized Triple H for poor booking decisions and announced they would stop watching the product. Another user expressed disappointment about Bill Goldberg‘s return and a potential title match against The Ring General. Many fans were excited to see the Austrian wrestler face some of the company’s top stars like Rollins and CM Punk.