Jey Usos reign as World Heavyweight Champion may have only lasted 51 days, but that wasnt a shock to WWE behind the scenesit was the plan from day one.
According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the title change at WrestleMania 41 was designed as a short-term move to build toward a bigger match for WWEs summer schedule.
The next big step is already lined up: GUNTHER will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Goldberg at Saturday Nights Main Event on July 12 in Atlanta, Georgia. That match is expected to serve as Goldbergs official retirement boutand WWEs strategic answer to AEWs All In: Texas, which airs the same night.
Though Jey Usos title run was short, it played a major role in WWEs larger creative directionelevating Uso as a main event singles star and setting up a massive draw in GUNTHER vs. Goldberg.
Do you think WWE made the right call with Jeys short reign? Is GUNTHER vs. Goldberg a match youre tuning in for? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know.
