Jey Uso emerged victorious against Bron Breakker, snagging the WWE Intercontinental Championship this week during a Monday Night RAW bout.
Recently, on the “Spiegel & Holmes Show”, comments on Jey’s first solo title win in WWE were made by none other than CM Punk.
CM Punk expressed his thoughts saying, “It was simply exceptional. The excitement it brought was indescribable. I prefer to retain the element of surprise while watching the show. It was a significant milestone in Jey’s professional journey and I’m glad I was able to witness it in person. For me, experiencing wrestling or any sport for that matter in person and on TV is starkly different. The sensation is akin to visiting Wrigley Field – almost religious. I might enjoy a Cubs game from my living room couch, but it’s incomparable to being physically present. The ambience, visuals, sounds, and the aura – everything! Similar goes for wrestling. The packed crowd in Ontario, California, hanging from the rafters, amplified the energy. It was rare to see such universal support for one person to claim a championship. It was truly a moment to remember.”
During a recent “Insight” podcast episode, Ken Shamrock dismissed any troubles with Kurt Angle using the ankle lock, a move that the UFC legend made famous during his WWE tenure.
Throughout his wrestling days, Angle consistently used the ankle lock as his finishing move, following its popularization by Shamrock.
Some highlights from the podcast are as follows:
When asked if Angle ever sought approval to use the maneuver, Shamrock said: “No, not at all, and it wasn’t necessary. When it first became a topic of discussion, people claimed ‘He’s stolen your ankle lock,’ to which I responded, ‘Excuse me?’ That thought never crossed my mind. I had learned the ankle lock from somebody… Had he employed it during my time in WWE, that would’ve led to complications.”
Speaking on if people relate the move with him when Angle uses it, Shamrock said: “That is indeed acknowledging… It implies ‘That’s of significance’… Did I play a part in enhancing [wrestling]? By incorporating such nuances? Undeniably, I improved it.”