The Undertaker addresses internet backlash over Jey Uso’s world title reign being short

As seen during the June 9th 2025 edition of WWE RAW, Jey Uso lost the world heavyweight title against Gunther in a rematch from WrestleMania 41. Gunther is now scheduled to defend the title against Bill Goldberg at Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12th.

While speaking to SHAK Wrestling, WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker commented on Jey losing the title…

“I don’t know that it’s necessarily a rebuild… One, you look at the reactions that he gets, how long those entrances are. I used to get accused of having a long entrance. My goodness. I’m a sprint to the ring now… The audience is so engaged. He’ll make his entrance, come out of break, still be — ready, going for round two. I don’t think just because he lost, it has to necessarily hurt his place. I don’t think the title is gonna define Jey Uso. He was already well on his way, long before he beat GUNTHER.

Yeah, was it a short run? Yeah. It was a little short. But, again, I don’t think that’s gonna define Jey as an attraction, as a draw. He is a bona fide, top-tier guy now and if you worry too much about not being the champion, I think it hinders your creativity. It’s a bump in the road. I don’t think that it’s gonna be a detriment. I think the people who follow things and are always looking for drama on the internet and looking for some reason to be up in arms… It’s overblown. I think Jey is gonna be a main event guy for years to come.” (quote courtesy of Andrew Thompson)