Internal Show Rundowns Had Jey Uso Beating GUNTHER on RAW – GUNTHER’s reign as the WWE Intercontinental Champion faced a serious threat on Monday night during his title defense against Jey Uso in the main event of Raw.
The match unfolded with intense back-and-forth action, culminating in a pivotal moment where it appeared Jey Uso had the victory within his grasp after delivering a devastating spear followed by a top rope splash. However, the match took a dramatic turn when Jimmy Uso intervened, ringing the bell to disrupt the referee’s count.
Despite the chaos caused by Jimmy’s interference, Jey remained focused and attempted another splash, only to be met with a cunning counter from GUNTHER, who capitalized on the opportunity to roll up his opponent for the victory. Following the match, tensions escalated as Jimmy unleashed his frustrations on Jey, leaving his brother laid out in the aftermath.
The unexpected twist in the match sparked speculation among WWE personnel, with reports from WrestleVotes indicating that there were internal beliefs suggesting a potential title change. According to sources within the company, various show rundowns within the creative and digital departments hinted at Jey Uso emerging victorious and capturing the Intercontinental Title. However, plans appeared to have shifted, leaving many to speculate on the reasons behind the apparent change in direction.
“Hearing an interesting story we hope to follow up on with more tomorrow… source states there were multiple people within the company under the impression Jey Uso was winning the IC title tonight on RAW. I’m told that as late as 6pm, this was the direction on various show rundowns within the creative and digital departments.”
While the true motivations behind the last-minute developments remain unclear, it’s possible that the altered plans served to either test for leaks within the company or simply reflect the fluid nature of WWE’s creative process. Regardless, GUNTHER’s triumphant retention of the Intercontinental Championship adds another chapter to his storied reign and sets the stage for further intrigue in the weeks to come.
Internal Show Rundowns Had Jey Uso Beating GUNTHER on RAW
