As “Main Event” Jey Uso gears up to challenge Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship at Backlash, his father and WWE Hall of Famer, Rikishi, took to social media to express his support and pride for his son.
Following his victory in a Fatal Four-Way match on the RAW after WrestleMania, where he pinned Drew McIntyre to become the number one contender, Jey Uso has been on a steady ascent towards championship glory.
With involvement from CM Punk and facing tough competition from Bronson Reed and Ricochet, Uso emerged victorious, earning his shot at the prestigious title.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Rikishi shared several images of Jey from a recent WWE live event, exuding confidence in his son’s abilities.
He pondered whether Jey would make history as the first Fatu to capture the World Heavyweight Championship from Damian Priest, inviting fans to share their thoughts and excitement for the upcoming showdown.
Meanwhile, Jey Uso reflected on Cody Rhodes’ monumental victory over Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL in a recent interview.
Describing the emotional atmosphere as Rhodes celebrated with his family in the ring, Uso expressed his admiration for the historic match, hailing it as the best WrestleMania main event he’s witnessed.
As a 10-time Tag Team Champion, Jey Uso aims to add singles gold to his accolades by dethroning Damian Priest. With Backlash looming as the stage for this highly anticipated clash, fans eagerly await the outcome as Uso seeks to etch his name in WWE history.
