Former WWE head writer Vince Russo recently commented on the developing alliance between LA Knight and Jimmy Uso, which took place amid ongoing storylines on WWE programming. The events unfolded over the past week as LA Knight pursued a partnership with Jimmy Uso, an alliance that Russo described as lacking in fan engagement and overall interest.
Attempts to Form a Tag Team Spark Reluctance and Conflict
LA Knight earned the opportunity to choose a partner for a tag team match against The Vision. He approached Jimmy Uso to join him, but Uso hesitated due to an upcoming match against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed at Wrestlepalooza. After a disagreement with his brother Jey Uso, Jimmy agreed to team up with Knight, setting the stage for their match.
Vince Russo reflected on the storyline’s progression during the latest episode of Legion of RAW. He expressed skepticism about the angle’s ability to captivate viewers throughout the show, suggesting that casual fans were indifferent to whether Jimmy Uso decided to team with LA Knight or not.
“The Jimmy, LA Knight, and Jey Uso story is supposed to be the thread throughout the show. I can’t possibly imagine if anybody cares if Jimmy Uso is or isn’t going to team with LA Knight. Like seriously, who cares? If he says no, he says no. If he says yes, he says yes. There is no investment in this. Nothing. And this is supposed to be the thread or hook throughout the show. But do we really care if Jimmy says yes or no?”
— Vince Russo, former WWE head writer (transcript via Sportskeeda)
Match Outcome and Post-Match Developments
In the main event, LA Knight and Jimmy Uso took on The Vision, but they were defeated by Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, who proved to be overpowering opponents. Following their loss, Knight and Jimmy Uso were attacked by the heels in a systematic assault. Jey Uso intervened with a steel chair to assist them; however, LA Knight retaliated by delivering a BFT finisher to Jey Uso, which concluded the segment.
Implications for WWE Storylines Moving Forward
Vince Russo’s critical perspective highlights potential challenges WWE faces in creating compelling narrative threads around the LA Knight Jimmy Uso Alliance, a key storyline intended to draw viewer investment. With this angle serving as a major plot point on Legion of RAW, its reception may influence how WWE develops these characters and their interactions in future episodes. The ongoing tension between LA Knight, Jimmy Uso, and Jey Uso suggests further developments in their rivalries and alliances, possibly impacting upcoming wrestling events, including Wrestlepalooza.
