WWE: Jey Uso on His Intercontinental Title Victory, Janel Grant’s Attorney Responds to Vince McMahon Statement About Netflix’s Mr. McMahon Docuseries, More News

Sep 24, 2024

Jey Uso Comments on His Intercontinental Title Victory on Monday’s WWE RAW Show

Monday’s WWE RAW show in Ontario, California featured Jey Uso defeating Bron Breakker to become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion. This was Uso’s first singles championship victory in his WWE career.

Following the show, WWE held a digital exclusive backstage interview with Uso giving his thoughts about his championship victory.

“YEET. I deserved it. I deserved it. No, first of all, look, I appreciate everyone who’s been on my journey, uce. I’m happy it happened in front of my home state, California. I promise I’m a big believer in hard work will always pay off. Kids, good grades, kids. Listen to your parents. Say your prayers, man, and I swear, your dreams will come true, just like getting my first championship. The new Intercontinental Champion. If you’re down with Jey Uso being the new I.C. Champ, then let me hear you say YEET.”

In a follow-up, Uso posted a message on Instagram thanking everyone who has supported him and even thanked his haters.

WELCOME TO THE YEET ERA. pic.twitter.com/7okzg7nJke
— main event kirs🧃 (@uceysjucey) September 24, 2024

Transcript h/t: Fightful.com

Janel Grant’s Attorney Responds to Vince McMahon Statement About His Issues with Netflix’s Mr. McMahon Docuseries

As noted before, former WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit this past January against former TKO Executive Chairman Vince McMahon accusing McMahon of committing sex trafficking and sexual abuse towards her during her time in the company. McMahon released an official statement on Monday claiming that the producers for the upcoming series purposely misrepresented and created a deceptive portrayal of the “Mr. McMahon” character and his true self.

Grant’s attorney Ann Callis released an official statement on Monday evening responding to McMahon’s issues with Netflix’s upcoming docuseries based on him.

“Vince McMahon physically and emotionally abused, sexually assaulted and human trafficked Janel Grant for more than two years. Calling his horrific and criminal behavior “an affair” is delusional and nothing more than a sad attempt to save his shredded reputation. Although Ms. Grant has not seen the “Mr. McMahon” docuseries, we hope it shines a bright light on his abhorrent and criminal actions by accurately portraying the realities of his abusive and exploitative behavior. “Ms. Grant will no longer be silenced by McMahon.
Her story, though deeply troubling and exceptionally painful, is one that can help other abuse survivors find their voices. We seek to hold McMahon, John Laurinaitis and WWE accountable and to give Ms. Grant her day in court.”

Ann Callis, attorney for Janel Grant, the former WWE employee and sexual assault and human trafficking survivor responded to @VinceMcMahon tonight: https://t.co/lAUIGBt6yp pic.twitter.com/rZNn19U9Zl
— Kendra Barkoff Lamy (@kabarkoff) September 24, 2024

WWE News & Notes

Monday’s WWE RAW show in Ontario, California featured a new video teaser and QR code for the Wyatt Sicks. During the show, a video aired featuring Bo Dallas stating “I am but dust, a worm, a rebel. You cast your light of countenance upon me, and I said we shall live, the words of the red. You speak, we follow” and a QR code being briefly flashed on the screen afterwards. When scanned, this QR code leads to a new website featuring several new videos and clues. Several of the videos features Sister Abigail and one “404” video features the message of “He opened his arms. Our pain became his. We were reborn. Because we believed.” One clue labeled “Invitation” featured a coming soon video involving a mystery person approaching a door and leaving a note that stated “Remember who you are.” Another video labeled “sol-rutilo” featured the message of “I set them free out of the miry clay. Opened their eyes while you did nothing” and the coordinates 45.7455 N, 14.4674 E.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that his sources stated that several Netflix executives were in attendance at Monday’s WWE RAW show in Ontario, California. Johnson reported that a number of executives from other outlets and studios were also in attendance due to the show taking place in close proximity to Hollywood.

The People’s Choice Country Awards announced that Cody Rhodes will be one of the presenters for this year’s awards show on September 26th in Nashville, Tennessee.

Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp reported that his sources close to Fanatics stated that Cody Rhodes recently hit the top five overall sales for any athlete or personality on Fanatics’ online shop.

Pretty Deadly’s Kit Wilson announced on Instagram that he got married to NXT talent Stevie Turner this past weekend.

WWE recently released two new videos to their WWE Vault channel on YouTube. The first new video was the WWE RAW Women’s Championship Triple Threat match of Bayley vs. Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte Flair (c) from WWE Clash of Champions 2016. The second new video was “Los Garza present Hector Garza’s WILD WCW debut.”

WWE also recently released a video featuring a cinematic look at the CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre rivalry ahead of their Hell in a Cell match at next month’s Bad Blood 2024 event.

NASCAR Xfinity driver Cole Custer recently revealed a new paint scheme for his race car featuring a full car advertisement for WWE’s upcoming NXT debut on The CW.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that his sources stated that Victoria D’Errico was recently hired by WWE and will be working as a referee for their NXT brand. Johnson reported that D’Errico took part in a WWE tryout over Wrestlemania 40 week in Philadelphia this past April and has a boxing background.

WWE NXT talents Destinne Brown and Skylor Clinton reportedly were recently given new ring names in the company, according to PWInsider. Mike Johnson reported that Brown will now be known under the new ring name of Kali Armstrong and Clinton will now be known under the new ring name of Niko Vance going forward.