Jey Uso
One half of a revolutionary tag team who broke the mold to become a defining singles star in modern WWE, driven by raw emotion and family drama.
Born 1985 (age 41)·American professional wrestler·Birthday: August 22·Millennials
Biography
Joshua Fatu, known to the world as Jey Uso, spent the first decade of his career perfecting a synchronized act with his twin brother Jimmy. As The Usos, they became the most decorated tag team in WWE history, their high-flying, paint-streaked dominance a fixture of the division. But Jey's true breakthrough came when he was thrust into a brutal storyline against his cousin, Roman Reigns. Forced into servitude as Reigns's 'Right Hand Man,' Jey's performances transformed; he became the emotional core of WWE programming, portraying anguish, defiance, and reluctant loyalty with a visceral authenticity rarely seen. His 'Main Event Jey Uso' persona was born from this struggle, catapulting him into sold-out stadium main events as a singles competitor. More than just an athlete, Jey's journey redefined what a star from the legendary Anoaʻi family could be, proving a tag team specialist could also carry the weight of a company's most compelling narrative.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jey was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Jey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became a top singles contender, main-eventing multiple WWE premium live events, including SummerSlam 2023.
- As one-half of The Usos, won the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships a record-setting eight times.
- Won the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania 38 in a high-profile victory.
Did You Know?
He is a twin; his brother Jimmy is older by a matter of minutes.
He is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi and the cousin of wrestlers Roman Reigns and The Rock.
His signature catchphrase, "Yeet," became a popular fan chant and merchandise slogan.
“Uce, acknowledge me.”
