The recent shift in Jey Uso’s demeanor has the WWE Universe buzzing, especially after his actions on last night’s Raw. Now, his brother Jimmy Uso has weighed in, comparing Jey’s new attitude to Roman Reigns and warning that it comes with a heavy price.
During a recent appearance on WWE Raw Recap, Jimmy expressed concern over the consequences of Jey’s increasingly cold behavior. “I think it comes at a cost. I don’t know if it’s a good thing or a bad thing, but you’re paying for it. Whether it’s through your vibes or your relationship with people or with your brothers.”
This isn’t the first time Jimmy has drawn the comparison, previously noting that Jey was “sounding more like Roman.” His latest remarks, however, revealed a deeper level of worry.
“He ain’t the same bro. He ain’t the same Uce out there, I’m telling you. I know it for a fact. What’s happening is clouded. It’s coming at a cost, though.”
Jimmy admitted the situation is difficult for him personally, watching his brother navigate these “new waters” without having the answers to help. “So it hurts dearly to watch him struggle even more to not even have an answer for him. I just know I just got to be around him, man. But it do come at a cost, whether it’s good or bad.”
His warnings add weight to a moment that has had fans talking since the September 22 edition of Monday Night Raw. A quiet but intense backstage interaction between Jey Uso and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes now looks less like a casual conversation and more like a sign of the “cost” Jimmy described.
During the segment, Rhodes approached Jey to check on him. Jey, however, repeatedly glanced away from the champion to stare at the WWE Championship draped over his shoulder. The interaction was ironically set up by Jimmy himself, who had told Rhodes earlier that his brother was struggling and might benefit from hearing from him. This came after Jey confronted Jimmy earlier in the night about their loss at Wrestlepalooza, though he ultimately seemed to accept Jimmy wasn’t at fault.
While the Uso family drama simmered backstage, the show’s main spotlight was the champion vs. champion clash set for Crown Jewel on October 11. Rhodes opened the broadcast with a tense in-ring promo opposite his opponent, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. Flanked at ringside by Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed, Rollins was left seething after Rhodes reminded him of his 3-0 singles record against him before walking away.