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Jey Uso Reveals When He Found Out About His Royal Rumble Victory

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Men’s Royal Rumble Winner Reflects on the Moment He Learned He Was Winning


Summary

– Jey Uso was informed about his Royal Rumble victory midway through the event day

– He shared the news with his brothers and felt humbled by the moment

– Reports indicate his win was planned as early as December, with John Cena supporting the decision

Jey Uso’s victory at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble shocked many fans, but for him, the moment became real just hours before the event. Speaking with Daniel Cormier, Uso revealed that he was told midway through Saturday’s show that he would be the winner.

“I was humbled, man. As soon as they told me it was me—yeah, they told me like halfway through the day on Saturday—I was like, ‘Man, really?’ They called in the last four, you know, and I saw who was with me. I was like, ‘Yeah, yeah.’ They let me know, man.”

Uso immediately processed the news with his brothers and embraced the unexpected nature of his victory, knowing the crowd didn’t anticipate it. Reports suggest WWE had planned for Uso to win as early as December, with John Cena publicly supporting the decision.

Now, Uso is set for the biggest match of his career as he prepares to face GUNTHER for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41. Despite some criticism from fans, he remains determined to prove he belongs in the main event.

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