When Jey won the Royal Rumble, reactions were split.

What has been truly lacking from this match, however, is a powerful storyline.

Everything changed, however, duringMonday Night Rawfrom London, UK.

R-Truth and John Cena holding his championship

A powerful, gory visual that we did not expect from a WWE show in this day and age.

This is exactly what both competitors needed.

In less than ten minutes, WWE gave us all that and more.

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Pure cinema, as some would say.

In one stroke, WWE solved two big issues with this feud.

The most relatable story of them all.

WWE Roman Reigns Tribal Chief character alongside The Big Dog gimmick feature

For Gunther, losing the title now won’t hurt him as much.

That visual of him licking Jey’s blood will be used in a lot of reels.

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Jey Uso and Gunther with bloodied Jimmy

The story is there, now.

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