During an appearance on ESPN SportsCenter, WWE Superstar Jey Uso shared his experience of winning the Royal Rumble last year by eliminating John Cena. Speaking about that moment, Uso revealed that despite being a competitor, he felt like a fan in the ring. He emphasized the significance of facing Cena, who has been a prominent figure in wrestling since Uso’s father was active in the sport. Being the final two standing alongside Cena made him feel like a kid again, surrounded by excitement and adrenaline.
Jey Uso Describes the Intense Preparation for His Title Match Against Gunther
Uso opened up about the challenging build-up to his title match with Gunther, known as the Ring General. He acknowledged that the 68-day preparation period was demanding but something he embraced. Describing Gunther as one of the best wrestlers he has ever faced, Uso expressed that he took the opportunity seriously and aimed to deliver a main event performance in his own unique style. Despite the pressure, he enjoyed every moment of the journey leading up to the match.
“If I could be honest, man, it was pretty tough. Uh 68 days is a lot to build up, but uh I enjoyed it, man. I was I’m always glad to get in there with the Ring General, one of the best dopest wrestlers I ever been in the ring with. But man, but it was — I just — I embraced it, man. Enjoyed the ride. I took what was given to me, man. I just tried to make it the Main Event Jey Uso way. That was it, man. I enjoyed it, though.”
– Jey Uso, WWE Superstar
Thoughts on Becoming a Two-Time Royal Rumble Champion
Looking ahead to the upcoming Royal Rumble, Uso expressed how meaningful it would be to win the event two years in a row. He admitted some disbelief among others when he won last year, but remains confident in shocking the world again. His desire to join an elite group of performers who have achieved back-to-back Rumble victories underscores the high level of ambition that drives him.
“I don’t even know. I’m over here just getting a part of these elite groups, man. I would definitely, man, be ecstatic to win Royal Rumble back to back, man. Uh, I think I’m the only person in the world that believes that right now because they ain’t believed me last year. But, you know what I’m saying? I just got to shock the world two times in a row.”
– Jey Uso, WWE Superstar
Jey Uso Shares His Feelings About Potentially Facing His Brother Jimmy in the Final Two
Uso also spoke about the possibility of ending the Royal Rumble match as the last two competitors alongside his twin brother, Jimmy Uso. He stated he would willingly throw himself over the top rope to let Jimmy win, highlighting the deep bond they share beyond wrestling. Uso acknowledged Jimmy’s crucial influence on his career and expressed admiration for his brother, affectionately calling him “Big Jim.”
“I’ll throw myself over the top, bro. Yeah, man. my brother. That’s Big Jim, man. He’s helped me so much in my career, man. I mean, we not even gonna talk about real life, man. That’s my twin brother, you feel me? Uh, man, I want my brother to get his flowers, though. If it came down to me and Jim, I mean, you know, we’d hold it down, but I feel like I’d get a little bit like that, you know, for the Royal Rumble just so I get big Jim can throw me over, man. Man, love the big Jim, though, man. I don’t know if he gonna see this. He’s back in the States right now. So, we love you, Uce.”
– Jey Uso, WWE Superstar
Details of the Upcoming WWE Royal Rumble Event
Jey Uso is officially entered in the men’s Royal Rumble match scheduled for January 31, 2026. This year’s event will take place at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fans in the United States can watch the Royal Rumble live on the ESPN App, while international viewers can tune in through Netflix. The event is highly anticipated as competitors like Uso aim for victory and the chance to make history as back-to-back winners.
