WWE Cuts Jey Uso World Title Reign After 51 Days Amid Goldberg Return

Jey Uso's reign as WWE World Heavyweight Champion ended abruptly after 51 days when Gunther defeated him on the June 9 episode of Monday Night RAW. This title change was reportedly orchestrated to set up a high-profile match between Gunther and Goldberg, with the latter’s upcoming retirement match scheduled for the July 12 Saturday Night's Main Event, coinciding with AEW's All In Texas pay-per-view. WWE officials opted to make the Gunther vs. Goldberg match a title bout to maximize exposure on free network TV. The short championship run for Jey Uso sparked criticism, including from WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, who condemned the creative team for not giving Uso a fair shot to succeed. Despite losing the title, Uso is now set to compete in the King of the Ring tournament, signaling WWE’s plans to keep him prominently featured. Additionally, Jey’s loss could pave the way for a renewed focus on the RAW tag team division, potentially leading to a reunion with his brother Jimmy Uso, aiming to revitalize that struggling division.