If asked a few years ago, very few names might have expected Jey Uso’s popularity to soar in the way that it has. As a tag team competitor, he and his brother, Jimmy, firmly established themselves as one of the greatest tag teams to have ever stepped into the ring. As a member of The Bloodline, he helped takeover WWE. But, he has also been building his legacy as a singles star in WWE.
With all of the YEET chants in WWE, it is undeniable that Uso is one of the most popular stars in professional wrestling today. With all of that said, let’s learn more about Jey Uso.
Jey Uso Is 39 Years Old
His Birthday Is August 22
- Uso was born in 1985.
- He has been in WWE since 2010.
Uso has been in WWE for over a decade at this point. He has given years to competing in the ring. At 39 years old, Uso has been in WWE since 2010. And in the time that he has been with the company, he has accomplished quite a lot.
While he is pushing 40 years old, there is no doubt that Uso will continue to entertain WWE fans for years to come. There are many WWE stars who are around the same age. Especially with his well-established popularity, Uso will be a name to keep watching.
He Is A Member Of The Anoa’i Family
His Real Name Is Joshua Fatu
- He has two brothers.
- He is a twin with Jimmy Uso.
- Solo Sikoa is his brother.
While many might know him by the name Jey Uso, that is not the real name of the current reigning Intercontinental Champion. Uso’s real name is Joshua Fatu. As a Fatu, he is the brother of Jimmy Uso (whose real name is Jon Fatu) and Solo Sikoa (Joseph Fatu).
Uso’s father is WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, who is a former Intercontinental Champion himself. This also makes Uso a member of the famous Anoa’i wrestling family.
Jey Uso Is Married
He Has Two Children
- Uso met his wife in high school.
- Her name is Takecia Travis.
- His son has appeared on WWE television.
Jey Uso, in addition to being a big WWE star, is also a father and husband in real life. He is married to Takecia Travis, who he met in high school. Together, the couple have two children named Jaciyah and Jeyce. Uso actually made his entrance with Jeyce on a recent episode of RAW. Uso was preparing to enter the ring to celebrate his Intercontinental Championship win over Bron Breakker.
The Usos Are One Of The Greatest Teams Of All-Time
They Set Records As A Tag Team
- The Usos are the longest reigning tag team champions ever.
- They were a team from 2007-2023.
- They are eight-time tag team champions.
As mentioned prior, Jey and Jimmy Uso are one of the greatest tag teams in professional wrestling history. They teamed together from 2007 until 2023, which is an incredibly impressive run as tag team. During that time, they captured gold in WWE eight times together. But, their last run was by far the most impressive.
The Usos hold the record for the single longest WWE Tag Team Championship reign of all-time. They held the SmackDown Tag Team Titles for 622 days. During that time, they also captured the RAW Tag Team Championship. They lost the titles to Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, but made history with their reign of dominance.
He Was A Champion With Cody Rhodes
They Defeated The Judgment Day
- He teamed with Cody Rhodes in 2023.
- They won the titles at Fastlane 2023.
- They held the titles for nine days.
In addition to his tag team title reign with his brother, fans might have forgotten that he also won gold with another partner as well. Uso actually teamed with Cody Rhodes to capture the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship from The Judgment Day at Fastlane 2023.
Their title reign was not long at all. In fact, it was a reign that only lasted nine days. They quickly lost them back to The Judgment Day However, it did give fans the infamous YEET chant.
It Took Him 14 Years To Win Singles Gold
He Became Intercontinental Champion
- Uso has challenged for singles titles more than once.
- He defeated Bron Breakker to become Intercontinental Champion.
- He debuted a new Intercontinental Championship belt.
In his 14 years in WWE, Jey Uso did get a few opportunities at some singles gold. He faced Roman Reigns on a few occasions. He also challenged Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship. But, he came up short those times. However, that all recently changed.
On the September 23, 2024, edition of Monday Night RAW, Uso defeated Bron Breakker to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship. It made him the fifth member of the Anoa’i family to capture the title. In addition, it means that both he and his father, Rikishi, are only one of two father-son pairings to have achieved that honor of having both held the title.
He Is 6’2″
Uso Is About Average Height
- Jey is taller than his father.
- He is shorter than Jimmy Uso.
- He is the same height as Solo Sikoa.
Uso is no doubt a powerhouse in popularity in WWE. And while he may not be the tallest member of the RAW roster, that does not stop him from achieving success. Uso stands at 6’2” and weighs 242lbs.
Uso Has Appeared In A Jetsons Movie
It Was A WWE-Warner Brothers Production
- The Usos appeared in The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania!
- They played themselves.
- They also played Usobots.
Uso has appeared in various forms of WWE media. However, something many fans might not know is that he has appeared in an animated film.
In 2017, WWE collaborated with Warner Brothers to produce The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania! In the movie, Jey Uso appeared as an Usobot with his brother and as himself. He even got the chance to voice himself in the movie as well.
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