WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi not too long ago weighed in on his son Jey Uso dropping the Intercontinental title from final week’s RAW. On the September twenty third episode of WWE RAW, Jey defeated Bron Breakker to assert his first singles title in WWE in 14 years.

Jey’s title reign, nevertheless, was short-lived. He managed one protection towards Xavier Woods on RAW earlier than dropping the title to Breakker final week. In a surprising flip of occasions, The Bloodline interfered within the match which value him the title. Despite the transient reign, followers celebrated Jey’s success. However, WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi additionally weighed in, expressing that he believes the title reign ended too quickly.

Rikishi on Jey Uso’s loss: ‘I think it was too soon’

Rikishi not too long ago shared his ideas on Jey Uso’s transient Intercontinental title reign. On his podcast Off the Top, Rikishi expressed that Jey Uso’s title loss occurred too quickly. He highlighted Jey’s recognition, noting the “Yeet Man” character had generated spectacular fan curiosity and merchandise gross sales, together with customized shirts for every metropolis he visits.

The WWE Hall of Famer said, “I think it was too soon. If I’m the promoter, I’m only gonna go speak business wise, you know, finally Jey had gotten his flowers with the belt that he so rightfully earned and deserved it. Now we got it on this kid here. He’s well over. Now this character, this Yeet man, is through the roof as far as notoriety. Probably selling the number one hottest merchandise, if not close to OTC, maybe surpassed it.”

Acknowledging Jey Uso’s Yeet man persona, Rikishi elaborated on income era via WWE merchandising. He mentioned, “He’s acquired merchandise with each metropolis he goes to…from a advertising standpoint, you’re solely going to do much more, higher, good enterprise in case you go away that on this child. I’m not saying that as a result of he’s my boy…I’m talking as a promoter now, as a result of on the finish of the day, that is what it’s about. It’s about numbers. It’s about revenues.

While followers anticipated him to go after a rematch, he has now turned his consideration to the brand new Bloodline. Recently, he reconciled with Jimmy Uso and Roman Reigns throughout a taped WWE SmackDown present. This weekend at WWE Crown Jewel 2024, the three authentic members of the Bloodline will face Solo Sikoa’s new Bloodline faction.