Jey Uso makes Gunther tap out to win World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41

WWE fans begin to enter Allegiant Stadium for WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS – Jey Uso used his tenaciousness and unrivaled resolve to stun Gunther and win the world heavyweight championship Saturday at WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium.

It’s the first world heavyweight championship for Uso, ending Gunther’s reign at 258 days.

Uso submitted Gunther with a sleeper hold in the middle of the ring. Fans who packed the stadium nearly blew the lid off of the place when Gunther tapped out, and Jimmy Uso celebrated with his brother in the ring.

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Uso entered the ring through the crowd as cheerleaders of yeet nation waved flags down the long entrance ramp toward the squared circle. Fans chanted "yeet" and went along with Uso as the music blared throughout Allegiant Stadium.

Jey Uso jumps from the ropes during a world heavyweight championship match against Gunther, not pictured, at WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium April 20, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Gunther was all business. As he told Fox News Digital from the beginning, he was happy to be the "party pooper" of the company. There were no special pyrotechnics, and there was no change in his music or ring attire. Gunther was as confident as ever he’d retain the world heavyweight title.

The "Ring General" had some fans behind him as they traded "Let’s go" chants for the Austrian.

Uso was clearly the underdog entering the match having yet to defeat Gunther. The Royal Rumble winner came all the way back from some unfortunate defeats to stake his claim for the championship.

While Uso caught Gunther off guard a few times to start the match, it was clear Gunther’s ring presence was going to be a