Jun 14

Jun 14 “Fire the Writers!” – WWE Legend Rikishi Blasts Creative Team Over Jey Uso’s Title Reign

WWE Hall of Famer and proud Anoa'i family member, Rikishi, is not holding back his disappointment over how WWE handled his cousin Jey Uso’s short-lived reign as World Heavyweight Champion.

In a fiery episode of his Off The Top podcast, the former WWE star called for the dismissal of WWE's current creative team, slamming them for failing to build a compelling storyline around Uso, who won the title at WrestleMania 41 but lost it just 51 days later.

🏆 Jey’s Hard-Fought Moment, Short-Lived Glory

After years of grinding in tag teams and bloodline drama, Jey Uso finally clinched solo gold, defeating Gunther on the grandest stage of all. The victory marked a significant milestone—not just for Jey, but for WWE’s ongoing narrative shift, showing that tag-team specialists could thrive solo.

But just as fans were getting excited about “Main Event Jey” as a true top-card figure, WWE pulled the plug. Gunther reclaimed the title on RAW, leaving fans confused, and legends like Rikishi angry.

🎙️ Rikishi: “If You Can’t Write for Jey, Get Out!”

“Fire those that are writing for this kid here. If you can’t come up with something simple to promote and push your champion — that you decided to put in that position — then get the hell out the way.”

Rikishi didn’t mince words. He questioned how WWE could drop the ball so quickly on a champion they themselves chose to elevate. His remarks are stirring conversations among fans and insiders about the quality of WWE storytelling in the post-Vince McMahon era.

📺 Opinion: Did WWE Waste Jey Uso’s Momentum?

Let’s be honest — Jey Uso has earned his spot. After carrying years of the Bloodline storyline with emotional depth, athletic performance, and crowd connection, his title win felt like poetic justice. But the reign felt like a placeholder, not a payoff.

Was WWE too quick to pivot back to Gunther? Or was Jey’s reign always meant to be temporary?

One thing is clear: the backlash from Rikishi — and the fans — suggests that the WWE Universe wanted more. More buildup. More drama. More respect for a superstar who has spent years proving himself.

💭 What Now for Jey Uso?

Jey is still massively over with fans. He’s charismatic, athletic, and carries deep family legacy. Even without the title, he remains a top-tier player. But the question lingers: Will WWE give him another real run, or was this it?

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