Jose Vitor Leme’s Epic 2025 PBR Comeback Will Leave You Speechless!
Picture Courtesy of: PBR Picture Credit: Bull Stock MediaThe crowd inside AT&T Stadium may have arrived Sunday afternoon expecting the coronation of a PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Champion. Still, they were likely unaware of the truly monumental moment that was about to unfold in Arlington.
Considering the significant injuries he had battled throughout the season, Leme’s mere presence in the Finals was a powerful statement. His participation, following the intense Eliminations at the Historic Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, spoke volumes about his unwavering determination to seize the coveted World Championship gold buckle once again and see his name etched on the Jerome Robinson Cup for a historic third time!
As the World Championship Weekend unfolded, Jose emphatically reminded everyone why he holds to World Titles already. He dominated round one with an impressive 88.75-point ride aboard Ugly This, followed by a commanding 90.50-point score on Oyster Creek Brawler to secure a round two victory. He continued his stellar performance with an 89.25-point ride on Lari’s Speck, and in a thrilling final round, he tied for the win with Brady Fielder, scoring 91.00 points on Walk Hard. Witness the electrifying tying ride below:
It was an undeniably amazing run by Jose, yet several factors aligned for this incredible comeback. While his near-perfect performance was paramount – a testament to his generational athletic prowess – the early struggles for World No. 2 Brady Fielder and Dalton Kasel, who didn’t secure rides until rounds three and four, undeniably cleared a path for Leme’s ascent to the championship. In a breathtaking turn of events, Jose surged from outside the top 30 just seven weeks before becoming the undisputed World Champion.
This jaw-dropping comeback mounted by Leme is precisely why Craig Hummer, Cord McCoy, and 2016 World Champion Cooper Davis acknowledged its possibility as Championship Weekend kicked off. However, the odds seemed stacked against him. It appears that presenting Jose with a seemingly insurmountable challenge only fuels his determination and converts doubters into believers.
While some may be quick to take to social media and attempt to diminish Leme’s remarkable run, citing the points available at the World Finals event, their arguments lack merit. Yes, 1,240 points were up for grabs across the two weekends. It bears repeating: Leme was sidelined for over half of the season and came into the World Finals at 31st in the World. However, to claim the lion’s share, as Jose masterfully did, required winning rounds and consistently placing high, achievements for which he was rightfully rewarded for his exceptional performance.
To Jose, congratulations on making history and crafting a World Finals narrative that not even the most imaginative minds in Hollywood or WWE could have scripted any better. You unequivocally earned this championship and deserve every accolade that comes your way!