Reason For Jimmy Uso's Lack Of Disciplinary Action Revealed?

WrestleMania 38 implications might explain why WWE's Jimmy Uso has returned to SmackDown.

by Michael Sidgwick
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A week ago today, WWE's Jimmy Uso was arrested in Pensacola, Florida on DUI charges.

Despite reports circulating in the wrestling media that management was "extremely disappointed and legitimately pissed off," he returned to screens on SmackDown Live on Friday. WWE has yet to comment on the matter, foregoing the customary "WWE Superstars are responsible for their own actions" boilerplate statement.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Dave Meltzer has speculated on Wrestling Observer Radio that upcoming storyline plans involving Jimmy Uso are too important to "adjust," which, if true, paints a rather dismal picture of the company's priorities. The arrest was no aberration; it is clear from Jimmy Uso's pattern of behaviour that, if it is left unchecked, he poses a not inconsiderable threat to the safety of himself and others.

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Meltzer speculated - that distinction should always be made explicit - that these storyline plans involve The Rock and WrestleMania 38 in 2022. Meltzer hypothesised that WWE "doesn't want to make waves" ahead of it and that, at time of recording, "nothing's happening" in regards to a fine, suspension, or any other disciplinary action WWE may hypothetically take.

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Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and surefire Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!