In the world of professional wrestling, Jey Uso’s victory on this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown has sparked a significant negative reaction from supporters online.
As previously confirmed, Jey beat Je’Von Evans to advance to the finals of WWE’s ongoing tournament, setting up a prize showdown with Oba Femi at Night of Champions.
While the result moved Jey one step closer to tournament glory, many wrestling community were far from pleased with the outcome.
By Saturday morning, WWE’s official YouTube video featuring highlights from the clash had accumulated approximately 6,900 likes compared to roughly 23,000 dislikes, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among viewers.
A number of fan comments criticizing the booking decision in short order rose to the top of the video’s comment section.
One of the most-liked responses came from user @Johnwick_278, who simply wrote: “Ruthless depression.”
Meanwhile, user @Kijiyama expressed frustration over Jey’s continued prominent position near the top of the card. “Remarkable Jey getting shoved down our throats again…….”
Another popular comment poked fun at the age difference between the competitors and the outcome of the showdown. “It’s really nice to see veteran Jevon Evans putting over young and rising talent like Jey Uso 👏👏,” wrote @bil2340.
The reaction highlights the divided opinions surrounding Jey Uso’s active position in WWE. While he remains one of the company’s most popular live-premium live event attractions. Consistently receives strong crowd reactions — a portion of the online fanbase has become increasingly vocal about his continued presence in major storylines and belt pursuits.
Regardless of the criticism, the victory is official, and Jey now moves on to beloved star Oba Femi in the tournament final at Night of Champions.
With the winner earning a major opportunity and momentum heading into SummerSlam season, Jey will have a chance to silence some of his critics when he steps into the ring against one of WWE’s fastest-rising stars.
Whether the online backlash continues remains to be seen, although based on the early reaction, WWE’s decision to advance Jey over Evans has already become one of the more controversial booking decisions coming out of over the past week’s SmackDown.