Jey Uso Wins Elimination Chamber Spot as 20K+ Dislikes, Injury and Podcasts Fuel Debate
jey uso clinched the final qualifying position for the men’s Elimination Chamber after a Triple Threat match on Raw that turned into a one-on-one when Bronson Reed suffered a torn bicep. The result has generated measurable online backlash — a clip of the finish has accumulated more than 20, 000 dislikes — and prompted public responses from fellow performers.
Jey Uso’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Win
The men’s Elimination Chamber field was set when Jey Uso defeated Bronson Reed and the “Original” El Grande Americano in a Triple Threat on Raw. Americano used a massive German suplex to take Reed temporarily out of contention; later in the match Reed was announced to have torn his bicep, which shifted the contest into a one-on-one showdown between Uso and Americano.
Moments after Reed’s injury, Uso finished the match with a Spear to secure the right to enter the Chamber. The outcome added another singles opportunity to Uso’s schedule while he also remains one half of the World Tag Team Champions with his brother, Jimmy Uso. The card change produced an immediate, measurable effect: the match finish clip drew more than 20, 000 dislikes on a major video platform, signaling a vocal segment of fans unhappy with how the spot and wider booking unfolded.
What makes this notable is the timing: an in-match injury forced an on-the-fly pivot that altered the planned finish and thrust a tag-team anchor into a high-profile singles slot on short notice. The injury and its operational consequences have become central to the conversation around the match result.
Jacob Fatu Tells Jey Uso Critics to ‘Shut the hell up’
Jacob Fatu weighed in publicly on the backlash, telling critics to “shut the hell up” and “just enjoy the show” during an interview on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast. Fatu framed the critique as inconsistent — arguing that people who complain are still watching — and invoked historical comparisons, noting that fans once enjoyed mid-match dance breaks in major matches.
Fatu’s remarks escalate the discourse from social-media reaction into a direct exchange among performers, underscoring how in-ring choices and fan response are playing out beyond the broadcast. The exchange also highlights a broader tension: performers defending crowd-pleasing routines while some viewers object to extended entrance or mid-match segments that interrupt action.
Fan Backlash, Jey Uso’s Reply and Broader Show Developments
The online backlash produced a quick, simple reply from Uso on his Instagram Stories — “Stop. Ya'll love me. ” — an immediate social-media attempt to defuse criticism that has already reached a numeric milestone. jey uso’s short response paired with Fatu’s podcast comments shows the split between on-the-ground crowd appreciation and a vocal subset of online viewers who express discontent through dislikes and commentary.
Critics have pointed to several high-profile instances of mid-match or extended entrance routines that drew ire, including a War Games pause and an extended Royal Rumble entrance at an overseas event; those moments were cited by detractors as examples of segments that can stall live action. Defenders counter that such routines are part of a performer's signature and fan engagement.
The episode that produced the qualifying match also included separate headline developments: the Undertaker announced that AJ Styles will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, and Liv Morgan selected Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer as her WrestleMania opponent. Those decisions, announced on the same broadcast, framed the show around both immediate competitive shifts and long-term recognition moves.
With Reed sidelined by a torn bicep, Uso now carries both a tag-team title pedigree and new singles obligations into the Elimination Chamber, while the reaction from fans and colleagues alike will shape how promoters and performers respond in the run-up to the pay-per-view.
