So, I was scrolling online the other day, just minding my own business, and saw folks debating Jey Uso’s wrestling style. Someone straight up called him a striker, and it got me thinking – is he really? I mean, I watch him every week, but I never really broke it down like that. Decided I had to figure this out for myself.
First thing I did was pull up some of his recent matches. You know, his singles run stuff since leaving The Bloodline. I just sat back and watched, paying close attention to what he actually does in the ring. And yeah, the dude throws a ton of superkicks. Like, a lot. They seem to be his main thing now, setting up the finish or just cutting his opponent down.
Looking at the Moves
So, what did I see consistently?
- Superkicks. So many superkicks.
- Lots of punches, really energetic ones.
- Those headbutts he does sometimes.
- He gets pretty fired up, yelling ‘YEET’, throwing fast strikes.
Based on just that, you could definitely make the case for him being a striker. Those moves are all about hitting the other guy, right?
But Wait, There’s More
Then I thought, hang on, what about his other stuff? I remembered his tag team days too. The Usos always did more than just kick and punch. So I kept watching, looking beyond just the strikes.
He still does that Uso Splash from the top rope. That’s definitely not a strike, more of an aerial move. He also dives over the top rope onto guys outside the ring pretty often. That feels more like a high-flyer thing, even if it’s not super fancy flips.
And his energy, the way he moves around the ring, it’s not just standing and trading blows. There’s a certain flow, sometimes almost like a brawler but with more flash.
My Take on It
Okay, after watching a good bit of his recent stuff and thinking back on his whole career, here’s where I landed. Is Jey Uso a striker? Well, yes and no.
He relies heavily on strikes now, maybe more than ever. The superkick is clearly his signature weapon in singles competition. If you had to pick one category that’s dominant for him right now, striker would probably be the closest fit.
But calling him only a striker feels wrong. It ignores the Uso Splash, the dives, the overall energy he brings. He’s not like some guys who almost exclusively kickbox in the ring. He mixes it up. He uses the ropes, he flies a bit, he brawls.
So, my final thought? I wouldn’t pigeonhole him as just a striker. He’s more of an all-arounder who heavily, heavily emphasizes his striking game, especially that superkick. It’s become his calling card as a singles star. It’s what defines his offense now, but it’s not the only thing he does. That was my little investigation, anyway. Just watching the matches and seeing what’s what.
