Jey Uso welcomes Stephanie McMahon into The Bloodline, expressing respect for her connection to WWE’s legacy. During a conversation highlighted by WWE President Nick Khan, Uso’s remarks embraced McMahon as part of the family at the heart of the company‘s story, blending the Anoa’i legacy with that of the McMahons within the wrestling world.
While Cody Rhodes has popularized the notion that wrestling holds more than one royal lineage, the Anoa’i and McMahon families remain pivotal to WWE’s past and present. Jey Uso, whose own family has dominated storylines and championships, recognized Stephanie McMahon’s place alongside these iconic names.
Nick Khan recounted his discussion with Jey Uso during
“What’s Your Story? With Steph McMahon,”
emphasizing Uso’s support and inclusion of McMahon within the Bloodline narrative. Khan quoted Uso’s genuine words:
So I was talking to Jey Uso about that episode [Stephanie’s Places] He’s the best. You know what he said about you in that episode? He said, ‘She’s one of us.’
—Nick Khan, WWE President
Nick Khan Shares High Praise for Stephanie McMahon’s Leadership
Khan’s appreciation for Stephanie McMahon extended beyond her on-screen presence. Having observed her work ethic and dedication during eight years in business together, he openly admired her ability to connect with WWE talent and staff. Citing lessons from leadership icons, Khan elaborated:
Your ability to disarm people, your ability to go uptown and downtown, your ability, I’ve seen it with you for eight plus years of being in business with one another. You care about the people. And in order to lead the people, you got to love the people. I think that was a Muhammad Ali line. And you’ll see a lot of executives, a lot of leaders, will say they care about the people, but they really don’t.
—Nick Khan, WWE President
This perspective places Stephanie McMahon in a unique position, respected both within her own famous family and the extended WWE fanbase and roster, reinforcing her role as a true leader in the organization. Her recognition by senior figures like Jey Uso further strengthens her standing, marking her as a bridge between WWE’s most storied legacies.
Recent Tensions and Transition in WWE Management
Stephanie McMahon’s affiliation with her family and the WWE itself has become even more significant following recent management changes. With her father, Vince McMahon, exiting the company amid controversy, the structure of leadership shifted, placing Triple H at the creative helm. This reshuffling has increased speculation about Stephanie’s professional dynamics and her influence moving forward.
The complex web of relationships among top stars, executives, and legends like Triple H, Cody Rhodes, Becky Lynch, Goldberg, Rey Mysterio, and even industry icons such as Muhammad Ali—whom Khan quoted—demonstrates the tightly woven nature of WWE’s power structure. Each individual contributes to evolving storylines and backstage leadership, making family and unity recurring themes.
The Ongoing Importance of Family and Loyalty in WWE
The mutual respect between Jey Uso and Stephanie McMahon highlights the continued importance of tradition, loyalty, and kinship in professional wrestling. As new figures such as Gunther and AAA stars enter the spotlight and wrestling families like the Anoa’is and McMahons retain prominence, WWE’s landscape remains dynamic. Jey Uso’s public endorsement of McMahon as “one of us” speaks to the evolving lineage and the continued blending of wrestling’s leading families.
With these developments, fans and insiders alike will closely watch how Stephanie McMahon’s role within WWE’s ever-changing story continues to unfold, especially as she is welcomed by cornerstone voices of The Bloodline.
