Jey Uso Submits Gunther to Win World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41
In a shocking turn of events, Jey Uso defeated Gunther to win the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41, which took place at Allegiant Stadium. According to WWE.com, Uso submitted Gunther with a timely submission, sending the Las Vegas crowd into a frenzy.
The match began with Uso immediately bringing the fight to The Ring General, but Gunther used his strength advantage to weigh on the challenger. Gunther seemed to have the match won when he smashed Uso with the World Heavyweight Title and landed a splash, but Uso refused to give up. As reported by WWE.com, Uso continued to battle out of precarious situations, eventually leveling the champion with a powerbomb, a spear, a trio of Uso Splashes, and a sleeper hold.
With nowhere to go, The Ring General tapped out, giving Uso the World Heavyweight Championship and sending the crowd into a YEETing frenzy while he celebrated with his brother Jimmy. As WWE.com noted, this victory comes after Uso’s Royal Rumble win, silencing doubters who questioned his ability to defeat the unbeatable Gunther.
The New Day Win World Tag Team Titles
In other news, The New Day, consisting of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, defeated The War Raiders to win the World Tag Team Titles. According to WWE.com, despite being smashed by The War Raiders, The New Day managed to gain control and eventually hit a brutal assisted Double Stomp combo to win the match.
Jade Cargill Defeats Naomi
Jade Cargill defeated Naomi in a grudge match, promising that a storm was coming at WrestleMania. As reported by WWE.com, Cargill showcased her unbelievable power by catching Naomi in mid-air and hitting her with a vertical suplex, eventually winning the match with Jaded.
Jacob Fatu Wins United States Championship
Jacob Fatu defeated LA Knight to win the United States Championship. According to WWE.com, Fatu was his usual dominant self, launching Knight across the ring with a massive Pop-Up Samoan Drop and slamming him on the top rope.
El Grande Americano Defeats Rey Fenix
El Grande Americano defeated Rey Fenix in a match that saw both competitors make their WrestleMania debuts. As noted by WWE.com, El Grande Americano snuck a metal plate into his mask, causing a severe injury to Fenix’s foot after a head kick, and eventually secured the victory with an Ankle Lock and a Flying Headbutt.
Tiffany Stratton Retains WWE Women’s Championship
Tiffany Stratton overcame Charlotte Flair to remain WWE Women’s Champion. According to WWE.com, Stratton targeted Flair’s surgically repaired knee, eventually hitting a Prettiest Moonsault Ever to retain her title.
Seth Rollins Wins Triple Threat Match
In the main event, Seth Rollins defeated CM Punk and Roman Reigns in a Triple Threat match. As reported by WWE.com, Rollins won the match after Paul Heyman betrayed both CM Punk and Roman Reigns, aligning himself with Rollins and allowing him to hit a match-finishing Stomp.
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