The shocking conclusion of SummerSlam saw Jimmy Uso betray his brother, Jey, costing him the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and the role of Tribal Chief. Roman Reigns retained his title and status, but fans were left with one important question: why?
The explanation will be of the utmost importance, especially given the social media backlash that ensued. Based on the fact that it was Jimmy who necessitated Jey's split from The Bloodline, there is reason for criticism, at least until we know what the reasoning will be behind the betrayal.
Regardless, it appears as though we are en route to the first great, sibling rivalry on WWE television since Bret and Owen Hart did battle in their epic 1994 program.
With a show titled Payback, it makes sense to headline with Jey vs. Jimmy, a grudge match that takes on greater meaning given the long bond between brothers and their Hall of Fame credentials as a team.
As we have seen in the past, not every brother is capable of the five-star classic that Bret and Owen had at WrestleMania X and SummerSlam of that same year. The Hardy Boyz infamously had such little chemistry as opponents that their feuds were ultimately short-lived. Edge and Christian may not have been blood brothers but their feud failed to produce such a bout, too.
It remains to be seen whether Jimmy vs.Jey will be more Bret vs. Owen or Matt vs. Jeff, but the heat surrounding the program makes it the prime candidate to star atop the Payback card.
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