Jey Uso defeated The Miz in the Last Time is Now tournament this week on SmackDown. With this result, The Miz’s hopes of squaring off against John Cena for one last time in WWE have been crushed.

While it wasn’t necessarily expected that The Miz would be Cena’s final opponent, many anticipated that he might get a face-off with Cena, given the glorious history the two superstars share. In this article, we explore three reasons why The Miz possibly got eliminated from the Last Time is Now tournament.

### #3 Has Already Faced John Cena Numerous Times

The Miz and John Cena have clashed in as many as 172 matches in WWE. This includes the main event of WrestleMania 27, where The Miz successfully defended his WWE Championship against Cena. Over the years, Miz has defeated Cena in 29 matches.

Given this extensive history, there was little reason to pit The Miz against Cena once again at Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) next month. The storyline needed fresh matchups rather than a repeat encounter.

### #2 Jey Uso Needed a Win Over an Established Star Ahead of WarGames

Jey Uso had been struggling to maintain momentum, having lost several important matches lately. This slump impacted his credibility as a former World Heavyweight Champion. Losing to a mid-card superstar like The Miz at this point would have dealt a heavy blow to his WWE career.

With Survivor Series: WarGames approaching, Jey needed a significant victory to regain momentum. He is set to be part of CM Punk and Cody Rhodes’ WarGames team, facing The Vision and Drew McIntyre. Defeating The Miz was crucial for fueling his confidence and standing heading into this major event.

### #1 Jey Uso vs. John Cena Has Been Brewing Since Royal Rumble 2025

Perhaps the most compelling reason for Jey Uso’s victory relates to an unfinished story with John Cena. The two ended up as the finalists at Royal Rumble 2025, where Jey shockingly eliminated The Champ. While many expected Cena to win that match, WWE chose to push Jey as the winner.

Since then, John Cena and Jey Uso have yet to face each other in a singles match. It is possible that WWE is positioning Jey Uso as Cena’s last opponent, crafting a compelling narrative for Cena’s farewell chapter.

We’ll have to wait and see how this storyline develops on next week’s SmackDown.
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