{"id":712,"date":"2025-05-19T14:44:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T14:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=712"},"modified":"2025-05-19T21:01:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T21:01:22","slug":"the-usos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/the-usos\/","title":{"rendered":"The Usos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"The
The Usos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Team Name:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Usos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Members:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • Jimmy Uso<\/strong> (Jonathan Solofa Fatu)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Jey Uso<\/strong> (Joshua Samuel Fatu)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Hometown:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    San Francisco, California, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Billed From:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Pensacola, Florida (often used in WWE storylines)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Combined Weight:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    479 lbs (217 kg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n\n\n\n

    Family and Heritage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Usos are twin brothers<\/strong> and members of the legendary Anoa\u02bbi family<\/strong>, a Samoan wrestling dynasty that includes Roman Reigns, Rikishi (their father), Umaga, Yokozuna, The Rock, and The Wild Samoans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    They are first cousins to Roman Reigns<\/strong> and Solo Sikoa<\/strong> (their real-life younger brother).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Their ring name, “Uso,” means “brother”<\/strong> in Samoan, highlighting their heritage and close bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n\n\n\n

    Early Life and Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Born: August 22, 1985<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Trained by: Rikishi<\/strong>, Afa & Sika Anoa\u02bbi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • College: Both attended University of West Alabama<\/strong>, played football before transitioning to wrestling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      \n\n\n\n

      WWE Debut<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Main Roster Debut:<\/strong> May 24, 2010<\/strong>, on WWE Raw<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Introduced as heels with Tamina Snuka<\/strong> as their manager, targeting The Hart Dynasty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Originally wore face paint and traditional Samoan attire in their early babyface years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n

        Tag Team Career Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        WWE Tag Team Championships:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        • 8-Time WWE Tag Team Champions<\/strong> (as of 2023)\n
            \n
          • SmackDown Tag Team Titles: 5x<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Raw Tag Team Titles: 3x<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            • The Usos were the longest-reigning tag team champions<\/strong> in WWE history.\n
                \n
              • Reign lasted 622 days (2021\u20132023)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Held both Raw and SmackDown Tag Titles simultaneously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Match of the Year (WWE Slammy Awards \/ WWE Year-End Awards):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                • 2017: vs. The New Day (Hell in a Cell)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • 2023: Involvement in The Bloodline storyline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  PWI Tag Team of the Year:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  • 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • 2021<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                    \n\n\n\n

                    Gimmick and Evolution<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    Early Gimmick:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                      \n
                    • High-energy babyfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Known for their war dance (Siva Tau), face paint, and family pride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      Heel Turn (2016):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                        \n
                      • Dropped the paint, adopted a street-style look<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Reinvented themselves with edgier promos, black attire, and gritty personas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Called themselves the \u201cDown Since Day One\u201d Usos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        The Bloodline Era (2020\u20132023):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                          \n
                        • Joined Roman Reigns<\/strong> as enforcers of The Bloodline faction<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Central to one of WWE\u2019s most critically acclaimed storylines in modern history<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Known for dramatic tension, character development, and emotional storytelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Notable feuds: Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, The New Day, and eventually each other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                          \n\n\n\n

                          Breakup and Solo Careers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          Jey Uso (Main Event Jey):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                            \n
                          • Turned face in 2023, left The Bloodline after tensions with Roman Reigns and Jimmy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Moved to WWE Raw<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Received a strong singles push and branded himself as \u201cMain Event Jey Uso<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Challenged for World Titles and tagged with Cody Rhodes in 2023\u20132024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            Jimmy Uso:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                              \n
                            • Remained aligned with Roman Reigns longer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Eventually betrayed his brother Jey (SummerSlam 2023), citing jealousy and family conflict<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Rejoined The Bloodline briefly but became increasingly unstable, teasing a full breakdown or redemption arc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                              \n\n\n\n

                              Signature Moves (as a Team)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                \n
                              • Double Superkick<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Uso Splash<\/strong> (Top-rope splash)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Samoan Drop<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Superkick Party<\/strong> (inspired by The Young Bucks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Double Suicide Dives<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                \n\n\n\n

                                Legacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                  \n
                                • Regarded as one of the greatest tag teams in WWE history<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Helped redefine modern tag team wrestling in WWE with consistent performances and dynamic rivalries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Known for chemistry, timing, and charisma<\/strong>, both as a team and as individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Central figures in the Bloodline Saga<\/strong>, one of WWE’s most praised long-term storylines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                  \n\n\n\n

                                  Outside the Ring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                    \n
                                  • Both have had legal issues<\/strong> related to DUIs, which impacted their careers at various points<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Appearances on reality TV (Total Divas<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Heavily involved in charity and community events representing WWE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                    \n\n\n\n

                                    WWE Hall of Fame Potential<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                    With their accomplishments, influence, and legacy, The Usos are considered future WWE Hall of Famers<\/strong>, whether inducted together or separately.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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