Jey Uso responds to critics and promises to prove he is main event material

With CM Punk leading the way, Jey Uso faces the most important match of his recent career

The former world champion feels he still hasn't received the respect he deserves

Jey Uso
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Sebastián Martínez
Sebastián Martínez
Published 10/28/2025

Jey Uso has reached a breaking point. The Samoan wrestler no longer wants to carry the label of "WWE's most charismatic entrance" or the stigma of being underrated every Monday. His message is simple: he is no longer here to entertain, but to prove himself.

During his time on RAW Recap, Jey confessed that his mindset has changed. He still enjoys interacting with the audience and the energy he brings with each appearance, but now he feels it's time to put the fun on hold. With rivals like CM Punk, Gunther, and Seth Rollins in front of him, he has decided to stop taking things lightly.

Uso explained that, despite winning the World Heavyweight Championship and establishing himself as a key figure on Monday Night Raw, many still see him as a side act. That perception, he claims, is what motivates him the most to keep pushing.

There are people who think I'm just an entrance or a dance. But I've been proving for a while that I can carry the weight of the brand, and yet I still feel like I'm not getting the respect I deserve.

This Saturday, Jey Uso will have the opportunity to turn all that frustration into a historic triumph. At Saturday Night's Main Event, he will face CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. More than a match, it will be his final exam: the moment to prove that he not only belongs in the main event, but he is the main event.