'This Is The First Big Hint': Fans Can't Keep Calm After Jey Uso Subtly Refers To AEW Superstar

Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso appeared to be referencing an AEW star, and fans on the internet had reactions. The star is already rumored to be heading to the Stamford-based promotion.

Jey Uso made a subtle reference to AEW star Chris Jericho. Jericho hasn't appeared on television since April, and there are rumors that he may be returning to WWE once his contract is up. Meanwhile, a big hint about Y2J's potential return could have been dropped.

Speaking about his relationship with Roman Reigns recently, Jey mentioned “The Learning Tree”, which happens to be a Jericho-led faction in AEW. Jay said following RAW recap recently:

“I sat under the learning tree of the whole COVID thing. I was in the front row, man. I had my ticket and I was just learning the game, man. I was learning from Big Uce (Roman Reigns) and learning from The Wiseman. Me and Roman (Reigns)? We have a love-hate relationship. But now there's respect between us.”

X fans noticed the reference to Jey's learning tree and reacted, saying that the rumored return had been teased. One user also said that this is the first big hint that Jericho will be back with the same AEW gimmick:

“This is the first big clue. This mf is back with this trick intact..lol”

More fans reacted as follows:

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Jey Uso is set for a major match against a former AEW star

Jey Uso recently won a battle royal on RAW to earn a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. He is scheduled to face former AEW star CM Punk this Saturday in the Saturday Night Main Event. for the vacant world title.

Punk had already won the world title before Seth Rollins vacated the title. It remains to be seen who emerges this Saturday as the new world champion.