A proud son of WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi and part of the legendary Anoa’i family, Jey Uso has experienced a remarkable journey in WWE. From his early days as one-half of The Usos with his twin brother Jimmy, to his evolution into a singles competitor, Jey has consistently captivated audiences. Let's delve into the latest news and rumors surrounding this dynamic superstar.
The Usos: Tag Team Champions
Jey and his twin brother Jimmy started as under-the-radar workhorses, flying high in face paint and bright colors while racking up multiple Tag Team Championships and Slammy Awards. The Usos recently reunited on WWE television and announced their return to the tag team division. Jimmy and Jey will team up on next week's WWE RAW to challenge for the World Tag Team Championship. They will look to dethrone Dragon Lee and AJ Styles, who became champions after defeating JD McDonagh and Finn Balor.
Jimmy Uso said that this reunion was his idea as a way to help Jey get back on track after some recent losses, and the segment ended with the Usos laying out the New Day and having a staredown with the World Tag Team Champions. Jimmy and Jey Uso are running it back! The Usos took to the aftermath of Dragon Lee and AJ Styles' tag title defense to announce their tag team championship aspirations.
Jimmy and Jey have had five straight-up, televised, two-on-two tag team matches together across 2025 so far, most recently in a WarGames advantage match on the Raw prior to this year's Survivor Series, but this is the first time in a couple of years where the twins have made it clear that they're formally back as a permanent tag team, and that they have their eyes on tag team gold.
"Main Event" Jey Uso: A Singles Star Emerges
After a personal war with cousin Roman Reigns, Jey fell in line under the “Head of the Table,” becoming his right-hand enforcer and earning the name “Main Event” Jey Uso. That dominance ended at WrestleMania 39, when they lost the titles to Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, sparking the unraveling of The Bloodline. Since breaking away, Jey has stepped fully into the spotlight - winning the 2025 Royal Rumble Match, forming an alliance with Cody Rhodes, and proving he’s a true singles star.
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As alluded to, since Jey split from his brother and switched to the Raw brand in September 2023, he's picked up a big singles win over Jimmy at WrestleMania 40, won the Intercontinental Championship from Bron Breakker in September 2024, won the 2025 men's Royal Rumble, and toppled Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41, in addition to being one of the most popular stars and biggest merchandise movers in the entire company.
Since transitioning to a singles star and getting the rocket strapped behind him, Jey Uso has a world title reign and countless high-profile wins under his belt. However, his solo run has cooled off, and he is back in the tag team division alongside his brother Jimmy. Jey Uso has been pushed to the tag team division once again. He has reunited with Jimmy Uso to bring back The Usos and put the division on notice. The YEET Master was thriving as a singles star, but after losing the World Heavyweight Championship and costing Roman Reigns the match at Crown Jewel, he only showed signs of turning heel, but nothing amounted to that.
Fans have wondered why he wasn’t kept in the singles division, where he could have been pushed further. Some argued that he is better as a tag team than a singles star since he lacked the gravitas. However, he is extremely popular with the crowd. Jey Uso has clarified his state of mind; recently, The YEET Master took to social media to post a video of himself. He was jamming to a song and taking a stroll. The caption of the video seems to be about where he stands on the sudden push to the tag team division. Stay humble tho
Last week saw Main Event Jey throw a tantrum after losing to LA Knight in the semi-finals of The Last Time Is Now Tournament, with Uso trashing the ringside area, and later being extremely frustrated when confronted backstage by Jackie Redmond. As that brief interview with Jackie ended, Jey proclaimed how titles looked better over Roman Reigns' shoulders than his own. In the December 1, edition of WWE RAW, LA Knight defeated Jey Uso to advance to the finals of the Last Time is Now Tournament.
WWE Raw results (12/1): Powell's live review of Gunther vs. Solo Sikoa and Jey Uso vs. LA Knight in The Last Time Is Now tournament semifinal matches. Jey Uso is without a win in WWE. He has now been left depressed and broken down. Jey Uso Just Lost Everything And He Has Broken Down. On the November 28 SmackDown, Jey Uso defeated Rusev in the Last Time is Now tournament to reach the semi finals.
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On Instagram, Jey sent a three-word message and shared a video featuring only himself. The Usos will challenge for the World Tag Team Championship next week on RAW. They will look to dethrone Dragon Lee and AJ Styles, who became champions after defeating JD McDonagh and Finn Balor.
Potential Heel Turn for Jey Uso?
Jey Uso has had a wild couple of years in WWE, but 2026 could be even bigger if he undergoes a speculated gimmick transformation. The yeet catchphrase, however, remains as popular as ever. With top babyfaces, it’s always more shocking and effective when they turn heel, and the possibility was discussed on Eric Bischoff’s 83 Weeks podcast.
While mentioning the potential stars who could be in line for a turn in 2026, Jey Uso’s name came up, and while Eric Bischoff liked the idea on paper, he doubted whether the former Bloodline member had it in him to get genuine heat from the crowd.
Bischoff explained:“If I were in the room, I’d want to talk about Jey a little bit because, for all the reasons you stated, he absolutely checks a lot of boxes. He’s the type of guy, though, I’d have to go around the room and get everybody to think about this one. Do you think the fans, you know, get a Pavlov’s dog reaction if he does something heelish? You’d get a certain amount, but do you think the fans will ever see him as a heel?
Do you think he could pull that off? That’s the question. The idea is a solid idea, but could that individual, could that human being, does he have the instinct and the desire to really make people hate him? If he does, that would be awesome. I’m not sure he’s got that.”
Eric Bischoff Clarified His Thoughts About A Jey Uso Heel Turn. When it comes down to personalities like Jey Uso, Eric Bischoff didn’t feel it was easy for them to seamlessly become a bad guy and expect the fans to be convinced by it. He was a villain during his days under Roman Reigns, but getting heat all on your own is a different challenge altogether.
“That’s not a criticism; I just think that he is playing into his strength right now. He is just a genuinely lovable guy. He is a fun person; you just feel better when you’re in the room. He is that guy.
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WrestleMania XL and the Bloodline Conflict
WWE WrestleMania 40 is largely remembered for night two's main event, which saw Cody Rhodes finally defeat Roman Reigns to capture the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Some fans might prefer the first night's main event, where The Rock returned to the ring for his first full match in more than a decade. Looking back on the bout, Jimmy explained what he thinks ultimately went wrong.
"It was just time. When you got two twin brothers that finally get together, they're going against each other, man, this meant a lot to us, both of us. So we thought we was going to get to cook, man!" he opined during an interview on the "Cheap Heat" podcast. "No matter ... how much time we got ... understand this, brother: don't let that take away from this moment. It's me and you in there. It's WrestleMania," Jimmy said, noting that today he's happy and blessed, so he couldn't be taken off his high horse, but he had to remind Jey to think positively about the situation.
"He be like: 'Man, they know, they know we can cook, man! They scared to give us 30! They scared to give us 30, dog!
Jimmy further claimed that when he heard that he was supposed let his brother win, he even tried to push for the match to be squash instead, just to elevate Jey even further. "He was like, 'Nah, we need something. We got to give them a little something!'" he recalled Jey saying, but remembered that the timing would still have gotten the better of them. "We can't even cook the way y'all want us to cook.
Despite this, Jimmy is still open to competing against his brother down the line, especially since the WrestleMania 40 match left him with a sour taste in his mouth. "You know, this Bloodline conflict? It's always cooking. People like when we have conflict in the Bloodline, for some reason!" he pointed out. "This whole attitude with brothers? You know, don't mistake 'Big' Jim's kindness for weakness, you know? ... I ain't got too many steps to give to take back, no more. He noted that he once had a conversation with Jey where he drew a line in the sand, and expressed that he doesn't want to get to the point where he dislikes his brother, since that'll lead to conflict.
Speaking on The Cheap Heat Podcast, Jimmy said that Jey was not happy with the outcome of the match. He said that the former World Heavyweight Champion claimed that management was scared to give them 30 minutes. "He be like: 'Man, they know, they know we can cook, man! They scared to give us 30! They scared to give us 30, dog!
Key Moments in Jey Uso's Career:
| Year | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Early Years | Multiple Tag Team Championships with Jimmy Uso |
| 2023 | Earning the Nickname "Main Event" Jey Uso |
| 2025 | Royal Rumble Winner |
| 2024 | Intercontinental Championship |
| 2025 | World Heavyweight Championship |
Gunther FORCES Jey Uso to watch his VICIOUS ATTACK on Jimmy Uso: Raw highlights, March 31, 2025
Jey Uso continues to be a prominent figure in WWE, whether as a tag team competitor or a singles star. The possibility of a heel turn adds another layer of intrigue to his already compelling career.