Jey Uso Hospitalized Post Backstage Attack Before WWE Elimination Chamber
Jey Uso was involved in a mysterious backstage attack just before WWE SmackDown on February 17, 2023. The incident occurred 24 hours ahead of the highly anticipated Elimination Chamber event.
Details of the Attack on Jey Uso
WWE released footage shortly after the attack, showing Uso receiving medical attention backstage. Many people surrounded him, trying to understand what had happened. Uso was ultimately transported from the Louisville KFC Yum! Center in an ambulance.
Jacob Fatu, a relative of Uso, was visibly upset. He demanded answers from SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis regarding the identity of the attacker. The attack left fans and wrestlers alike questioning the motive and the assailants involved.
Impact on Elimination Chamber
Jey Uso was slated to participate in the men’s Elimination Chamber match on February 18, 2023, in Chicago. The winner of this match would challenge Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42. Following the incident, McIntyre adamantly denied any involvement.
Cody Rhodes, another participant in the Elimination Chamber, confronted McIntyre shortly after Uso’s departure. This led to heightened tensions among the participants, including Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans, and LA Knight.
- Jey Uso’s Initial Match Qualification:
- Qualified by winning a Triple Threat match against Bronson Reed and El Grande Americano.
- Defeated his opponents with a spear-Uso Splash combo.
- Bronson Reed’s Injury:
- Suffered a torn distal bicep during the match, expected to be out indefinitely.
Changes to the Elimination Chamber Lineup
Due to Uso’s untimely attack, Aldis arranged for a qualifying match between Logan Paul and Jacob Fatu to fill his spot in the Elimination Chamber. The match concluded SmackDown, with Logan Paul emerging victorious. McIntyre assisted Paul by distracting the referee and attacking Fatu with his championship belt.
Logan Paul is now the sixth and final entrant for the Elimination Chamber, leaving fans eager to learn more about the circumstances surrounding Jey Uso’s attack.
