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Everything to know about Jey Uso’s journey to becoming World Heavyweight Champion, his family legacy with Rikishi and The Usos and the “Yeet!” phenomenon.
Who is Jey Uso?
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Jey Uso, born Joshua Samuel Fatu, is a leading American professional wrestler performing on WWE's Raw brand.
Hailing from the esteemed Anoaʻi family, he initially achieved global fame alongside his twin brother Jimmy as The Usos, a tag team widely regarded as one of the greatest in WWE history.
After years of tag team dominance, Jey embarked on a compelling singles career, marked by intense storylines and championship success.
His infectious energy and the popularisation of his catchphrase "Yeet" have made him a firm fan favourite and the current World Heavyweight Champion.
Jey Uso Real Name
Jey Uso's birth name is Joshua Samuel Fatu.
Jey Uso Age
Born on August 22, 1985, Jey Uso is 39 years old (as of April 2025).
Jey Uso Height
Jey Uso's billed height in WWE is consistently listed as 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm).
Fan discussions sometimes speculate that his actual height might be closer to 6 feet or 6 feet 1 inch, acknowledging that billed heights in professional wrestling can sometimes be exaggerated for effect.
However, 6 feet 2 inches remains his official WWE statistic.
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Where is Jey Uso From?
Jey Uso was born in the vibrant city of San Francisco, California, USA.
Although he was born on the West Coast, he spent significant formative time in Florida, attending Escambia High School in Pensacola.
WWE typically announces him as hailing from San Francisco.
Jey Uso Family Ties
Jey Uso is a prominent member of the Anoaʻi family, a dynasty synonymous with professional wrestling.
Jey Uso Biography
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Joshua Samuel Fatu's journey to WWE stardom began long before he stepped into a WWE ring.
Born into the legendary Anoaʻi wrestling family in San Francisco, wrestling was seemingly in his blood.
However, his initial path focused on American football, where he played linebacker at Escambia High School and later at the University of West Alabama from 2003 to 2005.
When his football prospects seemed limited, he and his twin brother Jonathan made the pivotal decision to embrace the family legacy, following in the footsteps of their father Rikishi and uncle Umaga.
Trained by Rikishi himself and honing their craft at the Wild Samoan Training Centre, the brothers made their professional debut in 2007, competing on the independent circuit as The Fatu Twins and The Samoan Soldiers.
Their talent soon caught the eye of WWE, and in 2010, they joined the company's developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW).
Wrestling initially as Jules Uso, Jey quickly teamed up with his brother, now Jimmy Uso, forming The Uso Brothers.
They captured the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship, offering a glimpse of the dominance to come. Later that year, they debuted on WWE's main roster (Raw), initially managed by Tamina Snuka.
For the next decade, The Usos became synonymous with tag team excellence in WWE. They amassed multiple Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships, including setting the record for the longest reign.
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Their high-energy style, incredible synchronicity and undeniable charisma earned them multiple Slammy Awards for Tag Team of the Year and cemented their legacy through classic rivalries against teams like The Shield, The Wyatt Family and The New Day.
Around 2020, Jey Uso became unwillingly embroiled in the deeply personal and dominant reign of his cousin, Roman Reigns, the self-proclaimed "Tribal Chief".
Jey's initial defiance against Reigns led to a critically acclaimed feud, showcasing his potential as a singles competitor and earning CBS Sports' Feud of the Year award.
Eventually, under immense pressure, Jey acknowledged Reigns, joining The Bloodline faction alongside Jimmy. The group later expanded to include their younger brother, Solo Sikoa.
This era saw The Usos reach new heights, unifying the major tag team titles. However, the faction was rife with internal conflict, particularly surrounding the involvement of Sami Zayn.
Jey's conscience and loyalty were constantly tested, culminating in his dramatic departure from The Bloodline in June 2023.
This multi-year saga, lauded by ESPN and others as Storyline of the Year, forged Jey's character, revealing dramatic depth and building immense fan support for his eventual solo journey.
Seeking his own path, Jey moved from SmackDown to Raw. This marked the birth of "Main Event Jey Uso". He adopted the catchphrase "Yeet," which exploded in popularity.
While he had won the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in 2021, his singles accomplishments truly began to stack up post-Bloodline.
He briefly teamed with Cody Rhodes to capture the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. In 2024, he defeated Bron Breakker to win his first major singles title, the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
His momentum continued as he won the 2025 Men's Royal Rumble match, earning a main event title shot.
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He fulfilled that destiny, becoming the World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania 41 (Night 1), defeating Gunther, solidifying his transition from tag team specialist to bona fide main event superstar.
Jey Uso vs Gunther
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The rivalry between Jey Uso and Gunther intensified after Jey won the 2025 Royal Rumble, earning a shot at Gunther's World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41.
Gunther, known for his dominant reign, had previously defeated Jey in all three of their encounters.
The feud became personal when The Ring General viciously attacked Jey's brother, Jimmy Uso, on Raw, promising to make Jey's life a "living hell."
Despite the odds and Gunther's prior dominance, Jey Uso stepped up at WrestleMania 41.
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In a hard-fought opening match on Night 1, Uso shocked the world by making the seemingly unstoppable Ring General tap out to a sleeper hold.
The monumental victory marked Jey Uso's first World Championship in WWE, finally overcoming his formidable rival on the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Jey Uso Championships and Accomplishments
WWE
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World Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current)
WWE Intercontinental Championship (1 time)
WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (4 times) – with Jimmy Uso and Cody Rhodes
WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship (6 times) – with Jimmy Uso and Cody Rhodes
Men's Royal Rumble (2025)
André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal (2021)
WWE Intercontinental Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2024)
Slammy Award (2 times): Tag Team of the Year (2014, 2015) – with Jimmy Uso
Media
CBS Sports
Feud of the Year vs. Roman Reigns
Tag Team of the Year with Jimmy Uso
ESPN
Best storyline of the year part of The Bloodline and Sami Zayn
Tag team of the year with Jimmy Uso
Florida Championship Wrestling
FCW Florida Tag Team Championship with Jimmy Uso
New York Post
Storyline of the Year part of The Bloodline and Sami Zayn
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Faction of the Year – part of The Bloodline
Tag Team of the Year – with Jimmy Uso
Ranked No. 17 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2024
Ranked No. 1 of the top 50 Tag Teams in the PWI Tag Team 50 in 2022 – with Jimmy Uso
Rolling Stone
Tag Team of the Year with Jimmy Uso
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Feud of the Year as part of The Bloodline vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
Worst Match of the Year vs. Jimmy Uso at WrestleMania XL
Jey Uso Theme Song
Jey Uso's current theme song is titled "Main Event Ish".
It is performed by the music production group def rebel.
Jey Uso Yeet
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"Yeet!" has become Jey Uso's signature catchphrase, exploding in popularity during his singles run.
Fans enthusiastically chant "Yeet!" along with Jey during his entrance and throughout his matches, creating an electric atmosphere.
Merchandise featuring the catchphrase has become a top seller, further cementing its place in the wrestling lexicon.
"Yeet!" represents Jey Uso's connection with the audience and newfound main event status culminating in his World Heavyweight Championship victory.
Jey Uso Brothers
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Jey Uso’s most well-known sibling is his twin brother, Jonathan Solofa Fatu, born just nine minutes earlier on August 22, 1985, who competes as Jimmy Uso.
Together, they formed the iconic tag team The Usos, dominating WWE's tag division for over a decade.
Jey also has a younger brother, Joseph Yokozuna Fatu, born March 18, 1993, known in WWE as Solo Sikoa.
Both brothers were integral parts of the dominant Bloodline faction, led by their cousin Roman Reigns.
Jey has praised Jimmy's wrestling intellect and acknowledged Solo's dedication and unique character development.
The relationships with his brothers have been the driving force behind much of Jey's character arc, fuelling his journey towards individual identity.
He also has other siblings, Jeremiah Peniata Fatu and Thavana Monalisa Fatu and Thamiko T. Fatu, who are not involved in WWE.
Jey Uso Dad
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Jey Uso’s father is Solofa Fatu Jr., known globally as the charismatic WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Rikishi.
Rikishi played a pivotal role in Jey's career, providing early training alongside the Wild Samoan Training Centre.
Rikishi remains invested in his son's career, occasionally offering public commentary on WWE's creative direction for Jey.
This lineage provides a rich heritage but also perhaps an unspoken pressure to live up to the family name.
Jey Uso Mother
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Jey Uso's mother is Talisua Fuavai, sometimes referred to as Talisua Fuavai-Fatu.
She married Rikishi in 1985 and became part of the Anoaʻi family through marriage.
Unlike her husband and sons, Talisua maintains a private life, preferring to stay out of the public spotlight.
Her preference for privacy provides a contrast to the very public lives led by the wrestlers in her family.
Jey Uso Wife
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Jey Uso is married to Takecia Travis. The couple are high school sweethearts, having met while attending Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida.
They married on January 8, 2015 and have two sons together, named Jaciyah and Jeyce.
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Takecia prefers to maintain her privacy and is described as a supportive stay-at-home mother, focusing on their family while Jey pursues his demanding WWE career.
Jey has publicly acknowledged her crucial support over the years and occasionally shares glimpses of family life, including involving his son Jeyce in his crowd entrances.
Jey Uso Net Worth
Jey Uso's estimated net worth is around $2 million to $3 million (as of April 2025).
His annual base salary with the WWE is approximately $300,000, while lucrative merchandise sales, particularly boosted by the immense popularity of “Yeet” branded items, along with potential bonuses tied to major event appearances like WrestleMania, his Royal Rumble victory and royalties from appearances in WWE video games, enhance his wealth.
Some sources suggest his total annual earnings, including all revenue streams, could reach $7 million.
Jey Uso Instagram
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Jey Uso is on Instagram (@uceyjucey). The wrestler’s profile offers a blend of content reflecting his dual life as a WWE Superstar and a family man.
Followers can expect to see posts related to his WWE career, including match highlights, promotional material for upcoming events and glimpses behind the scenes.
He frequently incorporates his "Yeet" catchphrase and engages with fan comments. Alongside the wrestling content, Jey shares personal moments, such as training sessions with his son Jeyce or posts showing support for his brothers.
His Instagram allows him to reinforce his persona while sharing relatable aspects of his life outside the squared circle.
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