After Adam Pearce stripped Seth Rollins of the World Heavyweight title to open WWE RAW, Jey Uso emerged victorious in a battle royal that earned him a shot against CM Punk for the vacant title at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1.
The Best in the World secured his title opportunity by pinning Jey in a triple threat match against LA Knight on last week’s episode of RAW. The battle royal featured a competitive field including The Megastar, AJ Styles, Sheamus, Dirty Dom, and both Usos. Ultimately, officials selected “The Yeet Master,” Jey Uso, as the winner.
There are several reasons why WWE may have chosen Jey Uso as the battle royal victor. Here are the top three:
### 3. Jey Uso is a Former World Heavyweight Champion
The simplest explanation for Jey winning the battle royal is that he’s a former World Heavyweight Champion. Although his title run earlier this year was considered underwhelming, he remains one of the most popular stars in WWE. Officials often prefer to trust performers with proven track records over untested talent.
With top names like Gunther and Rollins unavailable, WWE decided to go with someone who has held the title, even if briefly, in 2025. This decision might also be seen as an attempt to make up for Jey’s lackluster run, especially after he won the 2025 Royal Rumble and subsequently defeated Gunther at WrestleMania 41.
### 2. WWE Officials Prioritize Bloodline Storyline Over New Challengers
The Bloodline storyline has been a dominant angle on SmackDown for over four years, and its influence has now spilled over to RAW with Jey Uso’s move. WWE officials seem reluctant to stray from this successful narrative.
During the battle royal, Jimmy and Jey Uso shared a tense backstage conversation but appeared to be on the same page. However, that alliance dissolved during the match’s main event — Jimmy saved Jey from elimination twice, only for Jey to eliminate his own twin brother later on.
While it was technically “every star for themselves,” the storytelling felt more important than pushing a new challenger or trying something different, with the Bloodline drama taking center stage once again.
### 1. Jey Uso Has Been a Fixture in the Title Picture All Year
Another straightforward reason for Jey’s victory is his consistent presence in the World Heavyweight title scene throughout 2025. He won the 2025 Royal Rumble by last eliminating John Cena, captured the title from Gunther at WrestleMania 41, and later lost it back to The Ring General.
Since then, Jey has remained closely involved—joining CM Punk and LA Knight in a fatal four-way against Seth Rollins at Clash in Paris. Most recently, Punk pinned Jey again in a triple threat match that featured Knight.
WWE officials appear to be sticking with a familiar group of names circulating around the title picture. However, this approach raises questions, as it seems they are hesitant to give LA Knight a shot, opting instead to grant another opportunity to Jey Uso.
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