During the Royal Rumble preshow in Riyadh, Jey Uso energized the crowd with his trademark yeeting and delivered a heartfelt promo recognizing his brother Jimmy Uso and Jimmy’s wife, WWE star Naomi. Jey’s remarks confirmed that Jimmy will not be competing in this year’s Royal Rumble match. The acknowledgment put to rest ongoing speculation about Jimmy’s unexpected no-show.
“Shoutout to Jimmy at home. Shoutout to Naomi at home.”
—Jey Uso, WWE Superstar
Jey Uso Aims to Repeat as Royal Rumble Champion
Jey Uso declared his intention to “run it back” and capture the men’s Royal Rumble victory once again. He previously won the 2025 Royal Rumble match, so a win this year would make him a back-to-back champion of the prestigious WWE gimmick match. His ambition underscores his determination to carry the momentum forward for himself and his team.
Additional Highlights From Royal Rumble Preshow and WWE News
Several other WWE developments surfaced surrounding the Royal Rumble event. R-Truth revealed that his 2025 WWE year had challenges but fan reactions influenced WWE’s decisions. Bron Breakker impressed with a passionate promo that responded directly to fans singing Seth Rollins’ theme song. WWE confirmed that two popular former wrestlers would not return as surprises this year, disappointing some fans hoping for their comeback.
Nikki Bella made a notable appearance as the final entrant (#30) in the women’s Royal Rumble match. Meanwhile, the storyline involving Seth Rollins’ fake injury angle before SummerSlam 2025 caught many by surprise, with John Cena providing insights on the angle. Additionally, a former WWE Diva revealed a startling personal experience related to a stalking incident.
Ongoing WWE Storylines and Wrestler Reactions Ahead of Major Events
The Shield members—Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Dean Ambrose—remained central figures in WWE’s narrative, with Rollins sharing behind-the-scenes details about their original WrestleMania breakup plans. In a rare moment of frustration, Liv Morgan abruptly left a WWE show shortly before the Royal Rumble, signaling possible backstage tensions.
The Significance of These Developments for WWE’s Future
Jey Uso’s confirmation of Jimmy Uso’s absence brings uncertainty to the tag team division and the Royal Rumble’s fan expectations. Jey’s pursuit of consecutive wins could establish him as a key figure in WWE’s upcoming storylines. Meanwhile, the absence of surprise returns and the evolving story arcs involving major personalities like Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns suggest WWE is steering towards new narratives shaping their summer and WrestleMania seasons. Fans will be closely watching to see how these events influence future matches and character dynamics.
