The latest “WWE Uncooked” marked an vital growth within the singles run of Jey Uso, because the wrestler defeated Bron Breakker in the primary occasion to seize the WWE Intercontinental Championship. As soon as the present went off the air, Uso took in his victory from the group, and WWE quickly posted an interview with the brand new champion on social media.
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EXCLUSIVE: New Intercontinental Champion Jey @WWEUsos celebrates his historic victory with the YEETING crowd. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/UXkPEsiZID
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Earlier than Uso may get any phrases out, the wrestler grew emotional amid resounding chants of “Yeet” and “You deserve it” from the viewers. As soon as he was capable of compose himself, the longtime WWE star thanked the followers which have supported him for the reason that starting earlier than providing his personal take harking back to a traditional line popularized by Hulk Hogan.
“I am glad it occurred in my dwelling state,” Uso mentioned of his California title victory. “I promise, I am a giant believer, although, that arduous work will at all times repay. … [Get] good grades, youngsters. Hearken to your mother and father [and] say your prayers, man, and I swear your desires will come true.”
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Although he has spent practically 15 years with WWE, Uso had not captured a singles championship within the promotion till now. Since breaking apart the long-running tag workforce together with his brother Jimmy, Jey has been pushed as a singles star, culminating in his major occasion win final night time. In the meantime, Jimmy has been off TV since struggling a defeat to Jey at WWE WrestleMania 40 earlier this 12 months.
Final night time’s major occasion had a clear end, with Uso placing the youthful wrestler away with a spear to convey Breakker’s title reign to an finish after 51 days. Regardless of that, there may be little doubt that the corporate sees vital issues in Breakker’s future.
