While the Undertaker and Rikishi have been good friends for decades, it seems “The Deadman” isn’t as broken up about his pal’s son, Jey Uso, having a short World Heavyweight Title reign.
Uso has become one of WWE’s most popular superstars. He receives some of the loudest reactions and the biggest fan engagement for his entrance, and he sells a ton of merchandise. It is why he won the 2025 Royal Rumble and beat Gunther for the world title at WrestleMania 41.
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It was a moment that made his father, WWE legend Rikishi, very happy. He has been his son’s biggest supporter and has publicly pushed for him to have a bigger role in the company on episodes of his podcast over the last couple of years. Unsurprisingly, he was not happy when Jey Uso’s title reign ended two weeks ago after just 51 days.
Obviously, Rikishi is very biased. That is why the opinion of someone like the Undertaker on the topic is interesting. He and Rikishi have been friends for decades since their Bone Street Krew days backstage. He surely would be rooting for Uso. However, he also understands the business side of the situation. That is why he was not too bothered by Uso losing his title on Raw recently.
“I don’t think just because he lost, it has to necessarily hurt his place,” the Undertaker told Shak Wrestling. “I don’t think the title is gonna define Jey Uso. He was already well on his way, long before he beat Gunther. Was it a short run? Yeah. It was a little short. But, again, I don’t think that’s gonna define Jey as an attraction, as a draw.
“He is a bona fide, top-tier guy now, and if you worry too much about not being the champion, I think it hinders your creativity. It’s a bump in the road. I don’t think that it’s gonna be a detriment. I think the people who follow things and are always looking for drama on the internet, and looking for some reason to be up in arms… It’s overblown. I think Jey is gonna be a main event guy for years to come.”
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