Fan-favorite WWE star might target Jey Uso following recent snub

Modified Sep 24, 2024 11:01 GMT

Jey Uso is the new WWE Intercontinental Champion [Image Credits: WWE.com] — Jey Uso is the new WWE Intercontinental Champion [Image credits: wwe.com]

Jey Uso won his first singles gold in WWE 14 years after his debut by defeating Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Championship on this week's RAW. While this win calls for a celebration, it also makes the current champion a major target.

Jey has been on a quest to establish himself as a singles star on WWE RAW since joining the brand last year after ending his alliance with The Bloodline. Since then, he has challenged for the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental championships. This week, he finally won his first singles title. Most stars congratulated Main Event Jey for the win, but Sami Zayn may have different plans.

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Zayn may challenge his friend soon after being denied a World Heavyweight Championship shot.

Sami Zayn will help elevate Jey Uso's status as WWE champion

Sami Zayn is a former Intercontinental Champion and has won the title several times in his career. While Zayn has already established himself as a credible and experienced singles competitor, Jey is still relatively new to the division.

Jey feuding with Zayn can help elevate his standing on the roster, as he will face somebody who has much credibility. If Jey wins his bout against The Master Strategist, it will truly establish him as a top titleholder.

Interesting character arc for Sami Zayn

Sami has always been a fan favorite among WWE fans, especially due to the determination and resilience he displays in his matches.

The former Intercontinental Champion doesn't necessarily have to turn heel if he feuds with Jey Uso. However, it will be interesting to see a more violent and reckless side of him. Zayn may adopt a character similar to what Kevin Owens is portraying on SmackDown.

Help Sami Zayn look more ready to face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship

As of this writing, Sami is targeting another title, the World Heavyweight Championship, which is held by his long-time rival Gunther. However, The Ring General has consistently refused to defend the gold against the star who dethroned him as Intercontinental Champion.

While many fans think Zayn deserves a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship, some are still not convinced that he is ready to pursue the coveted gold. However, a feud with Jey can change viewers' opinions of The Master Strategist.

Jey Uso and Sami can deliver an exciting and deeply personal feud in the lead-up to the Intercontinental Championship match, and the actual showdown can display that Zayn has the heart, determination, and strength to be a world champion.

About the author

Hazel is a WWE features writer for Sportskeeda Wrestling. Currently a BS Psychology student in her third year, she ensures that multiple accurate and reliable sources back every piece of information in her articles. She phrases even mundane information in her own words, especially when using single sources like books or social media posts, to add a hint of personal touch.

Hazel has had a penchant for writing since high school. Apart from pursuing Humanities and Social Sciences for her senior year, she attended classes about creative and nonfiction writing. In 2019, Hazel started working as a ghostwriter, and three years later, she began working for Sportskeeda. In 2023, she became a published author under 8letters Books Publishing House. Even today, when she is not studying as a pre-med student or writing for Sportskeeda, she enjoys reading and writing novels.

Her favorite wrestlers are Edge and Randy Orton. She recalls watching John Cena vs Big Show vs Edge in WrestleMania 25 in her first wrestling match. Hazel enjoyed the entrances, and what got her hooked was how cool and ruthless Edge was and how John Cena never backed down from his challenges.

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