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Why Cody Rhodes Beat Jey Uso in WWE King of the Ring 2025 Semifinals – Top 3 Reasons |
WWE RAW’s go-home episode before Night of Champions 2025 witnessed Cody Rhodes defeat Jey Uso in the King of the Ring semifinals, booking a blockbuster final showdown against Randy Orton in Saudi Arabia. This outcome has sparked discussion among fans, and here are the three major reasons why The American Nightmare triumphed over the Yeet Master.
#1. Mentor vs. Prodigy: A Must-See WWE Main Event
One of the most compelling narratives in WWE today is the mentor vs. prodigy angle between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes.
Both men were part of Legacy during their early careers, and fans have long anticipated their first singles clash since Cody’s return to WWE. While Jey Uso is a crowd favorite, a match between him and The Viper wouldn’t draw the same intrigue as Orton vs. Rhodes.
Michael Cole even labeled the final as a "battle of teacher and student", further adding emotional depth and historical context to the bout. WWE capitalized on storytelling by advancing Cody.
#2. Cody Rhodes Needs Redemption After WrestleMania 41 Loss
Cody Rhodes came into the 2025 King of the Ring tournament with unfinished business. At WrestleMania 41, John Cena controversially ended Cody’s Undisputed WWE Championship reign using cheap tactics.
Since then, Rhodes has been laser-focused on reclaiming his top spot. A King of the Ring victory not only gives him momentum but also likely earns him a championship rematch at SummerSlam 2025, setting up a redemption arc fans are emotionally invested in.
On the other hand, Jey Uso had already enjoyed a decent reign with the World Heavyweight Title and didn’t have an immediate storyline to pursue—making Cody the obvious choice to advance.
#3. Jey Uso Might Be SmackDown Bound Amid Bloodline Chaos
The loss to Cody could signal a brand switch for Jey Uso, especially as the Bloodline 2.0 storyline heats up on Friday Night SmackDown.
With Jacob Fatu turning against Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso reuniting with Fatu, there’s growing anticipation of a Bloodline Civil War 2.0. WWE could be planning to bring Jey back into the fold to join his twin and the Samoan Werewolf in their battle against Solo and his allies.
This loss on RAW gives Jey a natural exit point from the red brand, potentially reuniting the brothers and elevating the blue brand’s top story.
✅ Final Word
Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton is set to headline WWE Night of Champions 2025 in what promises to be a masterclass of storytelling and in-ring action. From emotional stakes to long-term booking, WWE made the right call having The American Nightmare beat Jey Uso in the King of the Ring semifinals.
All eyes now turn to June 28, where Rhodes will look to take one more step toward redemption and possibly a SummerSlam title rematch.
