4 signs Uncle Howdy will cost Jey Uso his King of the Ring semi-final on WWE RAW

Uncle Howdy's presence is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, whether on WWE RAW or other parts of the Stamford-based promotion. Interestingly, one star who could feel his presence directly is Jey Uso.

There have been teasers on WWE RAW and SmackDown dropping hints about Uncle Howdy's arrival over the past few months. Jey Uso, who is becoming the brand's top star and main attraction, could be directly targeted. Interestingly, the former Bloodline member's recent actions have been connected with Bray Wyatt, and could also be an indication that his connection with Howdy is not far off.

In this list, we will look at four signs why Uncle Howdy could cost Jey Uso his at the semi-final match of the King of the Ring Tournament tonight on WWE RAW.

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#4. Jey Uso's "involvement" with the Fireflies

During WWE's visit to France for Backlash, Jey Uso became one of the standout stars due to how the fans treated him. While in the country, fans started the trend of switching on the flashlights of their cameras during his entrance, similar to Bray Wyatt's fireflies.

Since then, Jey stated that the fireflies are now his, something that Howdy may not take lightly. As a result, he could distract the former Bloodline member by flicking the lights off or showing a clip during the match to divert his attention and cost him a spot.

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#3. Uncle Howdy could protect Jey Uso's spot on WWE RAW

As mentioned above, Jey Uso is becoming one of the top stars on Monday Night RAW, a position previously held by Cody Rhodes. Every loss could affect his character and legitimacy, but Howdy could prevent that.

To save Jey Uso's spot as the top star on the roster while still allowing Gunther to advance to the next round, Uncle Howdy could interfere and cause an unfair loss. In this way, both The Ring General and Jey's legitimacy remain intact.

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#2. Give fans something to look forward to at the King and Queen of the Ring event

Aside from the exciting matches set for the King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event, one thing that has also excited fans is the rumor that Howdy's return might occur during the show. The company can keep this anticipation growing tonight on WWE RAW.

If Howdy gets involved during Jey's match, it could keep fans hooked about what will happen next, possibly at a big event like the King and Queen of the Ring. This way, the Stamford-based promotion can maintain suspense without outright announcing it.

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#1. An easy way to introduce Jey Uso's next feud on WWE RAW

Jey has been involved in several feuds on RAW since joining the brand last year. He has faced Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, The Judgment Day, and Gunther, among others. However, he is not involved in any specific feud right now, something that Howdy could solve.

Uncle Howdy could grab his attention tonight on WWE RAW to ignite a feud and ensure that Jey won't be left without anything to do after the Saudi Arabia event. This way, WWE could seamlessly introduce Jey and the fans to a new rivalry.