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Jey Uso Stuns Gunther to Win WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41

Uso secures his first world title in a historic upset, forcing Gunther to tap out with his own sleeper hold and heralding the start of WWE’s ‘Yeet’ era.

Jey Uso fighting Gunther at WrestleMania 41
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JANUARY 25: Jey Uso aims an Uso Splash at Gunther during Saturday Night's Main Event at Frost Bank Center on January 25, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Overview

  • Jey Uso defeated Gunther at WrestleMania 41, ending Gunther's 253-day reign as WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
  • Uso claimed victory by using Gunther's own sleeper hold submission, marking the first time Gunther has tapped out in WWE.
  • This win marks Uso's first world championship after an illustrious career as a tag team wrestler and member of The Bloodline faction.
  • The victory follows Uso’s Royal Rumble triumph in February 2025, where he last eliminated John Cena to earn his WrestleMania title shot.
  • WWE CCO Triple H congratulated Uso and celebrated the launch of the ‘Yeet’ era, as Uso celebrated in-ring with his twin brother Jimmy.