Overview
- On the June 9 episode of Raw, Gunther reversed his WrestleMania 41 loss to Jey Uso to reclaim the world title.
- Uso entered the match with injured ribs following attacks from Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed in recent weeks.
- Gunther focused his offense on Uso’s weakened midsection before locking in the decisive sleeper hold.
- During his 51-day reign, Uso balanced title defenses with high-profile feuds and alliances involving Sami Zayn, CM Punk and Cody Rhodes.
- The unexpected finish caught viewers off guard, leaving Money in the Bank holder Seth Rollins without a cash-in and fueling summer title speculation.