During the January 31 episode of SmackDown, Jimmy Uso delivered an engaging backstage promo while heading to his match against Carmelo Hayes. A notable moment occurred when United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura appeared in the background, intently observing Uso, hinting at a potential championship rivalry.
Uso’s modified entrance music received a positive response from the WWE Universe, reflecting his evolving babyface persona. His singles career progression continued with a victory over Carmelo Hayes, using cunning tactics to secure the win to the Indianapolis crowd’s approval.
The backstage interaction between Nakamura and Uso suggests a developing storyline for the United States Championship, marking Uso’s first singles title pursuit since transitioning from tag team competition.