Why did Jey Uso miss WWE Bash in Berlin? Real reason revealed

Jey Uso was one of the major stars absent from WWE Bash in Berlin this weekend, but fans have also noticed how he hasn't been featured most prominently on the past few episodes of RAW. However, information has now come in that the superstar had to deal with a personal matter.

Jey Uso has been one of the biggest stars on RAW since moving to the brand last year. He challenged for the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championship but would come short both times. Recently, it has been noticeable that he hasn't been the most prominently featured star and is not involved in any major feuds, even missing out on the Bash in Berlin Premium Live Event. However, his recent absence could be explained.

In a recent Instagram Story, Jey Uso shared a photo of him at Afa Anoa'i's funeral. Afa is a WWE Hall of Famer and Jey's uncle who passed away on August 16, 2024, at 80 years old.

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Although Jey wasn't featured at the recently concluded PLE, he was present on the August 26, 2024, episode of RAW where he defeated Kofi Kingston and Karrion Kross to advance in the tournament to determine the Number 1 Contender of the Intercontinental Championship. On September 9, Jey will battle three more superstars in a four-way match to determine who will challenge Bron Breakker for the gold.

Which Anoa'i member expressed disappointment over Jey Uso's recent booking on WWE RAW?

As mentioned above, Jey hasn't been featured prominently on Monday Night RAW of late. Aside from fans, another person who noticed this was his father Rikishi.

On an episode of Off The Top podcast, the Hall of Famer shared that his son was getting support from fans organically and there's no reason why he shouldn't have won the Money in the Bank contract and Intercontinental Title. Rikishi then revealed that he advised Jey Uso to take a break for a while since WWE didn't seemingly have plans for him, and he didn't deserve to be an enhancement talent.

"I feel the Yeet Man is getting this all organically. His popularity is all organically, you know, he's got that vibe, he's got the swag, and it's just the WWE Universe loves the Yeet Man, and when it comes to putting together the Yeet Man in the right position as opportunities like there's no reason why the Yeet Man couldn't have won the Money in the Bank. There's no reason why the Yeet Man could not have an opportunity to be a main player at Intercontinental belt or just a world championship belt,"

It remains to be seen what is next for Jey Uso after WWE Bash in Berlin.

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Hazel is a WWE features writer for Sportskeeda Wrestling. Currently a BS Psychology student in her third year, she ensures that multiple accurate and reliable sources back every piece of information in her articles. She phrases even mundane information in her own words, especially when using single sources like books or social media posts, to add a hint of personal touch.

Hazel has had a penchant for writing since high school. Apart from pursuing Humanities and Social Sciences for her senior year, she attended classes about creative and nonfiction writing. In 2019, Hazel started working as a ghostwriter, and three years later, she began working for Sportskeeda. In 2023, she became a published author under 8letters Books Publishing House. Even today, when she is not studying as a pre-med student or writing for Sportskeeda, she enjoys reading and writing novels.

Her favorite wrestlers are Edge and Randy Orton. She recalls watching John Cena vs Big Show vs Edge in WrestleMania 25 in her first wrestling match. Hazel enjoyed the entrances, and what got her hooked was how cool and ruthless Edge was and how John Cena never backed down from his challenges.

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