Jimmy Uso made headlines on WWE RAW this week with a dramatic backstage confrontation with Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER. The moment Jimmy hit the Ring General with a thunderous slap, it became the talk of the town.
On this week’s RAW, Jey Uso’s rivalry with Austin Theory and Grayson Waller took center stage once again. The Usos won their match, but as always, Gunther wasn’t far behind. After the victory, the Ring General launched a sneak attack on Jey, keeping the tension high.
The fun fact is that this match also had a few botched moments from Jey Uso, which didn’t go unnoticed by his brother, Jimmy. Backstage, Jimmy gave Jey a pep talk and then confronted Gunther face-to-face. The Heavyweight Champion wasted no time mocking Jey’s slip-up in the ring.
JIMMY USO JUST SLAPPED THE SHIT OUT OF GUNTHER #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/lY5lRxZFxM
— Wrestling Pics & Clips (@WrestleClips) March 24, 2025
That didn’t sit well with Big Jim. Fueled by anger, he delivered a thunderous slap to Gunther’s face, leaving everyone stunned. The impact was so real that it silenced those who claim WWE is scripted. We call it the best slap in recent WWE history.
Rikishi speaks out after Jimmy Uso’s hard slap
Jimmy Uso’s father, Rikishi, finally spoke about what happened on Monday Night RAW. The wrestling legend shared his thoughts on social media after Jimmy shocked fans by slapping World Heavyweight Champion Gunther during a backstage argument.
NOW THATS A SLAP #BigJIM https://t.co/1HAR1BJlu5 pic.twitter.com/2aJJMrNFFl
— RIKISHI FATU (@TheREALRIKISHI) March 25, 2025
Rikishi expressed his pride in Jimmy, calling it a big moment for his son. He even posted a TikTok video of the slap and wrote, “NOW THAT’S A SLAP #BigJIM.” Rikishi’s reaction adds a layer of family pride to the unfolding storyline, highlighting the strong bond within the Uso family.
