Championship Winner DEFINED – He’s The NEW Champ!

Jey Uso shocked the wrestling world by making Gunther tap out to win his first World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41, marking a historic milestone in his career and sending Las Vegas fans into a frenzy.

At a Glance

  • Jey Uso defeated Gunther via submission with a sleeper hold at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, ending Gunther’s dominant 258-day reign as champion
  • Uso entered as the underdog, having never defeated Gunther before and facing the intimidating “Ring General” known for his devastating chops
  • The victory was celebrated with Jey’s twin brother Jimmy Uso, making it a family affair amid wild reactions from the packed Allegiant Stadium
  • Uso becomes only the third person to defeat Gunther in WWE, following his surprise Royal Rumble win in 2025

The Underdog Triumphant

The Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas erupted on April 19, 2025, as Jey Uso accomplished what many thought impossible by dethroning the dominant Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. Uso, who had never beaten Gunther before, entered the stadium through the crowd accompanied by “yeet nation” cheerleaders while fans chanted his signature catchphrase. 

The atmosphere was electric as the underdog challenger faced off against the “Ring General,” whose 258-day championship reign had seemed unbreakable to many wrestling analysts and fans alike.

Gunther maintained his usual confident demeanor, entering without special effects but carrying the intimidating presence that had made him one of WWE’s most feared competitors. The Austrian powerhouse, known for his devastating chops and technical precision, initially controlled the match with his methodical offensive style. 

But Uso’s resilience in the face of Gunther’s onslaught showed why he had earned his championship opportunity as the surprise winner of the 2025 Royal Rumble.

Turning the Tide

What made this match particularly compelling was the contrast in styles. Gunther relied on his powerhouse approach and technical mastery, while Uso countered with speed, aerial maneuvers, and the emotional support of the Las Vegas crowd.

As the match progressed, Uso weathered Gunther’s brutal chops and power moves, finding moments to strike back with his own offensive flurries. The momentum shifted dramatically when Uso hit a spear that stunned the champion, followed by a hurricanrana that caught the Arena by surprise.

Uso’s persistence paid off as he delivered his signature frog splash, but even that wasn’t enough to keep the resilient champion down. The crowd’s “yeet” chants grew louder with each near fall, as fans sensed they might be witnessing a historic moment in the making. When Gunther attempted to lock in his dreaded Boston crab submission, many feared Uso’s championship dreams might end in disappointment. Instead, in a moment that will be replayed for years to come, Uso reversed the hold and locked in a sleeper hold of his own.

A Family Celebration

The Allegiant Stadium exploded when Gunther, after struggling to break free, finally tapped out to Uso’s sleeper hold. The significance of the moment cannot be overstated – Jey Uso had become only the third competitor to defeat Gunther in WWE. The new champion fell to his knees in disbelief before leaping to his feet to celebrate his first World Heavyweight Championship. The emotional victory was made complete when Jey’s twin brother Jimmy Uso entered the ring to celebrate alongside him.

Uso’s championship win was just one of several major moments during WrestleMania 41’s first night. The event featured other noteworthy matches including The War Raiders versus The New Day, LA Knight facing Jacob Fatu, and Tiffany Stratton challenging Charlotte Flair for the WWE Women’s Title. In the main event, a shocking betrayal occurred when Paul Heyman turned on both CM Punk and Roman Reigns to align with Seth Rollins. However, it was Jey Uso’s underdog victory that will likely be remembered as the defining moment of the spectacular event.

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