In an electrifying moment during the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble, WWE veteran commentator Michael Cole exclaimed, “No longer a moniker!”This was in reference to Jey Uso’s significant victory, suggesting that this triumph would secure him a main event spot at WrestleMania 41. However, as it turns out, this enthusiastic declaration has been revealed as misleading.
The finalized card for WrestleMania 41 now features two exciting main events: Night 1 will showcase a thrilling triple threat match involving Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk. Meanwhile, Night 2 will see the controversial John Cena attempt to capture the WWE Undisputed Championship from Cody Rhodes. Although Jey Uso is set to face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship, it appears that his aspirations to headline WrestleMania will not materialize as anticipated.
WWE’s Deceptive Claims About Jey Uso
Repeatedly Stated, Yet Unrealized
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Jey’s victory in the Royal Rumble has sparked considerable debate, particularly after he named Gunther as his opponent for WrestleMania. While fans and commentators have shared varying opinions on the match’s significance, the decision not to position Jey Uso vs. Gunther as a headline match came as a surprise to many. With a roster brimming with talent and compelling storylines, fans expect thrilling matchups to headline such an iconic event.
WWE had made it abundantly clear leading up to the 2025 Royal Rumble that the winner would earn a coveted main event position at WrestleMania 41. This was emphasized in promo packages prior to the match and reiterated by ring announcer Alicia Taylor moments before the first competitor entered the ring.
Therefore, it is understandable that Cole passionately declared, “Jey Uso is truly the main event at WrestleMania.”Although the match card was likely not finalized at the time, it remains perplexing that WWE would set such expectations only to retract them without a clear explanation. Furthermore, the buildup of tension in the Jey Uso vs. Gunther feud over the past weeks has made this match potentially one of the highlights of the event.
Winning the Royal Rumble Does NOT Guarantee the Main Event of WrestleMania
Did WWE Alter Their Plans?
It is crucial to note that winning the Royal Rumble grants a superstar a title shot at WrestleMania, but does not guarantee them a main event spot. Throughout WWE history, numerous winners have not headlined The Showcase of the Immortals. Nonetheless, in this year’s Rumble, WWE took considerable pains to highlight that the winner would secure the coveted position. This could reflect a desire to embrace Jey’s “Main Event”tagline, yet the backlash from fans has been palpable.
One pressing question remains: why is Jey Uso vs. Gunther not headlining Night 1? The primary suspect appears to be CM Punk. His quest to be part of the WrestleMania main event has been a significant aspect of his narrative. This year, he has finally obtained the opportunity, but it raises questions: were these plans ‘always’ in place, or did WWE pivot in response to fan dissatisfaction with Jey during his feud with Gunther?
It could simply be a strategic choice to provide Punk with the spotlight, particularly as he approaches a point in his career where future appearances may be uncertain. Regardless of the reasoning behind the decision, the outcome is clear: the prestige of the World Heavyweight Championship has been undermined, and Jey Uso has yet to realize his “Main Event”potential. More unfortunately, WWE has inadvertently turned Michael Cole into an unwilling purveyor of misinformation.