Jey Uso shares major update ahead of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

Jey Uso shared a significant update on Instagram ahead of his title defense against Logan Paul at Saturday Night’s Main Event. This will be Jey’s second title defense since becoming World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania 41. The card for the event is already loaded with incredible bouts. John Cena, dubbed the last real champion, will take on his greatest fan, R-Truth. Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest will fight inside a Steel Cage to settle their ongoing grudge feud. Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker will take on Sami Zayn and CM Punk in tag team action.

On the second Monday Night RAW following WrestleMania 41, Jey was confronted by Logan Paul, who expressed his desire to challenge him for the World Heavyweight Championship. In the ensuing weeks, Logan Paul carried out a handful of sneak attacks on Uso, the most notable of which witnessed Paul smashing him in the face with his iron fist out of nowhere following Uso’s championship match against Seth Rollins on Monday Night RAW. Eventually, the contest between Paul and Jey was confirmed for SNME after Backlash.

Now, ahead of this showdown, Jey Uso took to Instagram to share a major update about his whereabouts. The veteran shared an Instagram story featuring a picture of what is likely his meal for the day: fried plantains (also called tostones) with a dipping sauce, alongside a plate of rice, vegetables, and another bowl of sauce. This dish’s origins are usually associated with Puerto Rican cuisine, and Jey included the Puerto Rican flag on his Instagram story. This confirms he is indeed in Puerto Rico, training there as he gears up to square off against the Maverick at SNME.

You can check Jey Uso’s Instagram story here:

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The Maverick himself has a significant link with Puerto Rico, having relocated from LA to Puerto Rico in 2021, settling in a $13 million mansion in Dorado Beach. According to Paul, he was motivated to move largely to benefit from the tax incentives that Puerto Rico offers and to save a considerable amount of money in the process.

Teddy Long predicts Jey Uso will beat Logan Paul clean at SNME

Legendary SmackDown manager Teddy Long believes that WWE Creative is going to have Jey Uso go over Logan Paul clean when they face off at SNME. Jey is also involved in storylines with Seth Rollins’ faction and Gunther, increasing the possibility of outside interference in the bout.

However, Teddy Long strongly believed that nothing in the shenanigans department should interfere with the conclusion of the match. In a recent episode of The Wrestling Time Machine, Long was quoted as saying:

"I agree. I also say Jey Uso. I don't agree with interference from Gunther because that's gonna make him look weak. I think they're gonna let him go over and you beat Logan Paul clean."

Gunther appears keen on facing Uso to exact revenge for his humiliating WrestleMania loss. However, his interference in the match between Jey and Logan Paul doesn’t seem likely. Based on the current momentum, it appears the champion will prevail without any outside interference, but with WWE, you never know.

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Sagnik Chowdhury is a WWE news and features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. He graduated from the University of Calcutta with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in finance, in 2014 and is currently pursuing an MBA. Sagnik has always been passionate about creative writing, alongside writing several academic articles over the years. However, his true love lies in WWE, and he has been covering the sport for close to a year. Before assuming his current role, Sagnik was a content writer for a reputable news outlet for 11 months. He strives to report accurate, relevant, and ethical information. He rigorously verifies his sources and ensures they are credible before citing them.

Over the years, he has won numerous national academic article writing competitions organized by leading educational institutions in India. His work has been published in the annual magazines of institutes like IIM Bangalore, IIM Ranchi, IIM Udaipur, and more. Sagnik has been following WWE for over a decade, but it was The Authority vs. Daniel Bryan storyline that truly hooked him to the sport. His favorite pro wrestler is The Miz, as he believes The A-Lister embodies the idea of believing in your dreams and making them come true. He admires Miz's promo skills, storytelling abilities, and how he has made the most of every opportunity given to him over the last 15 years.

If he could go back to the Attitude Era, Sagnik would book female wrestlers in prominent storylines and provide them more chances to showcase their potential.

When not watching or writing about pro wrestling, Sagnik loves to rewatch his comfort shows, such as Modern Family and The Office. He is a movie and TV series enthusiast, with Ryan Gosling being one of his favorite actors.

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