Jey Uso Delivers Emotional Speech After Losing WWE World Title to GUNTHER on RAW

Jey Uso may have lost the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but he walked out of RAW with his head held high—and his son by his side.

After WWE RAW went off the air on June 9, 2025, at the PHX Arena in Phoenix, Jey Uso stayed in the ring to speak directly to the crowd. Just minutes earlier, he passed out in the main event after GUNTHER locked in a brutal sleeper hold to win the title. But instead of focusing on the loss, Jey took a moment to open up in front of thousands.

He introduced his youngest son to the crowd and poured his heart out in a message that blended gratitude, humility, and a promise for redemption.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is my youngest son. I’m so happy. I bought him on a roll with me this weekend. You all seen him a couple of times on videos with me. Even though I lost, I’m so glad he was here with me. I really want to say I’m sorry to my son. I’m sorry to everybody here. I fought my ass off. Gunther is that dude, one of the best athletes, one of the best pros I ever stepped foot in the ring with at the end of the night. I got a hell of respect for that man. I’m going to give it up for Gunther. But I’m going to run it back. I’m going to run it back.”

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The crowd erupted with support, but Jey wasn’t finished. He thanked the Phoenix fans for their energy and spoke directly to the kids in attendance, delivering a message few expected after a championship loss.

“Hey, Phoenix, y’all are lit. Hey, when I come out and do my entrance, I can feel the bomb in every other city. Hey, tonight, though, tonight, you all was turned up. I wish everyone could experience what we get to experience back there, like walking through these curtains. I’m very, very blessed, man. I stay humble in front of you all. I love what I do. I don’t ever take this for granted, all right? I love all of you. Parents, appreciate you all’s hard work spending money to bring you all’s loved ones to a show. Kids, real talk. Tell your parents you love them, right? Listen to them. Something simple as picking up after yourself means a lot, all right? You feel me? You all heard me say this a couple of times because I got kids. You know what I’m saying? Pick up after yourself. Say your prayers. Watch your lads when it’s bedtime. Don’t get no attitude. Brush your teeth. You know what I’m saying? Real talk. Love you all. One time for the one time. Four letters.”

Jey Uso may not be champion tonight, but his message proved why he’s one of WWE’s most beloved stars. With that kind of heart—and a vow to “run it back”—don’t count him out just yet.

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