WrestleMania 41: Did Jey Uso fight Gunther with injured arm? Theories emerge

Jey Uso pulled a major upset as he beat Gunther with a choke submission in the WrestleMania 41 opener on Saturday

Updated on: Apr 20, 2025, 05:44:27 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Jey Uso pulled a major upset as he beat Gunther with a choke submission in the WrestleMania 41 opener on Saturday. However, fans spotted the 29-year-old, whose real name is Joshua Samuel Fatu, holding his arm constantly during the bout. Some said that Uso looked injured.

Jey Uso fighting Gunther at WrestleMania 41 (X/HeartBreakCorb)

“It looks like Jey Uso may have injured his arm,” one WWE fan tweeted, attaching a screenshot of the wrestler holding his arm.

“jey uso has genuinely injured himself by yeeting too hard during his entrance. you can’t make this f*****g s**t up,” another one added on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Think Jey Uso is legitimately hurt. No idea what he did to his arm but it’s clear he’s not selling it,” a third person tweeted.

From the opening bell, Gunther's dominance was evident. He unleashed a series of punishing chops and power moves, attempting to wear down Uso. However, the latter managed to survive a sleeper hold and a belt-assisted attack. Uso countered a powerbomb attempt with one of his own, followed by a relentless series of spears. In a shocking turn, Uso locked in a sleeper hold on Gunther, forcing the champion to tap out and securing the victory .

Jey Uso was joined by his twin brother, Jimmy, as the two celebrated the win. Overcome with emotion, Jimmy embraced Jey and handed him the World Heavyweight Championship.

WWE CCO Triple H soon posted a photo with Jey Uso. “You cannot teach what Jey Uso has…His connection to our audience, his passion, his charisma…and generations of this business running through his veins. Jey @WWEUsos is your new World Heavyweight Champion. Congratulations…and… 🙌YEET🙌” the Hall of Famer wrote in the post.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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