A significant qualifying match for the King of the Ring tournament is scheduled for this Monday’s edition of WWE RAW, featuring Jey Uso in a Fatal 4-Way contest against Bronson Reed, Rusev, and Sheamus. Uso’s inclusion has become a focal point of speculation, centering on a potential reaction from the new World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther.
The context for this tension was established on last week’s broadcast, where Gunther defeated Jey Uso to begin his second reign with the World Heavyweight Championship. With Uso now positioned in a tournament where the winner receives a future title opportunity, a storyline where Gunther takes action is being explored as a possibility.
The scenario speculates that Gunther, viewing Uso’s immediate re-entry into the championship picture as a direct provocation, could orchestrate a pre-match assault. Such an intervention would be designed to produce a storyline injury, thereby removing Uso from the King of the Ring tournament.
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If this angle were to unfold, it would serve to firmly establish the dominance of the new champion, with Gunther potentially making a definitive statement to the division that Jey Uso’s pursuits of his title are concluded. This development would also necessitate a replacement for Uso in the qualifying match, opening the door for another competitor. This narrative direction remains entirely speculative at this time.
ANNOUNCED: Former World Champion Jey Uso is in the 2025 King of the Ring Tournament as the mystery slot. pic.twitter.com/JBLG2occIY
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) June 13, 2025
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