Contract signing for the Universal Championship Match at Royal Rumble
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Main Event Jey Uso
Shinsuke Nakamura Silences Jey Uso
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Moments after Paul Heyman vowed to fix the contract for a dissatisfied Roman Reigns Universal Championship defense against Adam Pearce at Royal Rumble, Jey Uso hit the ring to kick off the evening s broadcast. We run this show! Uso said of him and Reigns. He warned Pearce about what awaits him at Royal Rumble and suggested WWE officials thank The Tribal Chief for their success. He declared his entry into the Men s Royal Rumble Match and vowed to go to Raw, where he would win the WWE Championship from Drew McIntyre.
Before I begin my top ten list this week, I felt it prudent to say something quickly about the tremendous tragedy that struck the wrestling world this week. Back in 2006, my younger brother and I used to drive an hour each way every month to watch a young Brodie Lee defend the NWA Upstate Heavyweight Championship. Even way back then it was evident that Lee was going to be destined for much bigger things. Over the next 14 years, I found great enjoyment in watching Lee reach those heights as he competed on wrestling’s biggest stages. Tragically Lee‘s journey came to an end this week when he was taken from the world at the young age of 41 from a non-Covid related lung issue. Lee left behind millions of adorning fans and much more importantly a wife and two young sons. I have spent days trying to find the right words, but have failed to come up with anything that can express such a loss. I would like to give my condolences to Lee’s wife and children and share a birthday message m