Career Timeline of Jey Uso: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jey Uso, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Joshua Samuel Fatu, known as Jey Uso, is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE's Raw brand. Performing as "Main Event" Jey Uso, he comes from the prominent Anoaʻi family of professional wrestlers. He is known for his athleticism and skills in the ring, and is a popular figure in professional wrestling.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

June 8, 2007: Professional Wrestling Debut for WXW

On June 8, 2007, Joshua Fatu made his professional wrestling debut for World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW) in Milton, Florida, as part of the tag team The Fatu Twins with his brother Jonathan Fatu.

December 12, 2008: Appearance for National Wrestling Alliance (NWA)

On December 12, 2008, Joshua Fatu appeared for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) at the NWA Prime Time event in Columbus, Georgia, as Josh Fatu. He teamed with his brother Jonathan as The Samoan Soldiers.

2008: Jey Uso's Debut

In 2008, Jey Uso made his debut in professional wrestling, marking the start of his career before joining WWE's developmental territory.

2009: Wrestled for Xtreme Championship Wrestling (XCW)

In 2009, Joshua Fatu and his brother wrestled twice as a tag team for Xtreme Championship Wrestling (XCW) in Decature and North Richland Hills, Texas.

May 24, 2010: The Usos Debut on Raw

On May 24, 2010, The Usos (with Jules now wrestling as Jey Uso) and Tamina debuted on Raw as heels, attacking the Unified WWE Tag Team Champions, The Hart Dynasty.

2010: Joins Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW)

In 2010, Jey Uso joined WWE's developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW). There, he wrestled as Jules Uso with his twin brother Jimmy, forming The Usos and becoming FCW Florida Tag Team Champions.

2010: Debut as Jules Uso in FCW

In 2010, Joshua debuted as Jules Uso, forming The Uso Brothers tag team with his brother in FCW.

April 26, 2011: Drafted to SmackDown Brand

On April 26, 2011, The Usos were drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the 2011 Supplemental Draft.

September 2011: Appearances on NXT

In September 2011, The Usos began appearing on the fifth season of NXT, initially delivering post-match attacks.

2011: Face turn

The Usos were faces until 2011, competing against The Corre on SmackDown.

March 2012: Feud with Darren Young and Titus O'Neil

In March 2012, The Usos started a feud with Darren Young and Titus O'Neil, after they mocked The Usos' pre-match Siva Tau.

2014: The Usos win Raw Tag Team Championship

In 2014, The Usos held the Raw Tag Team Championship.

January 24, 2016: Unsuccessful WWE Tag Team Championship Challenge

On January 24, 2016, at the Royal Rumble, The Usos unsuccessfully challenged The New Day for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

2016: Heel Turn and Siva Tau Discontinued

In 2016, The Usos discontinued performing the Siva Tau dance as part of their ring entrance due to their heel turn.

2016: WWE Draft to SmackDown and Heel Turn

In 2016, The Usos were drafted to SmackDown during the WWE draft. They later turned heel for the first time since 2011 by attacking American Alpha.

March 21, 2017: The Usos win SmackDown Tag Team Championship

On March 21, 2017, The Usos defeated American Alpha on SmackDown to win the SmackDown Tag Team Championship, marking their achievement as the first team to hold both the Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships.

January 28, 2018: The Usos retain titles against Gable and Benjamin

On January 28, 2018, at Royal Rumble, The Usos successfully defended their titles against Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin in a two out of three falls match, winning 2-0.

January 29, 2019: The Usos win SmackDown Tag Team Championship

On January 29, 2019, The Usos defeated The Bar, The New Day, and Heavy Machinery on SmackDown to earn a SmackDown Tag Team Championship match at Elimination Chamber, where they defeated Shane McMahon and The Miz to win the titles for a record fourth time.

December 2019: Roman Reigns' last direct pinfall loss

In December 2019, Roman Reigns suffered his last direct pinfall loss before July 1, 2023, at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs.

2019: The Usos drafted to Raw and feud with The Revival

In 2019, The Usos were drafted to the Raw brand as part of the WWE Superstar Shake-up. They entered a feud with The Revival, while also entering a feud with Daniel Bryan and Rowan on SmackDown, thanks to WWE's new Wild Card Rule.

January 3, 2020: The Usos return to SmackDown

On January 3, 2020, The Usos made a surprise return on SmackDown, aiding Roman Reigns from an attack by King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler.

2020: Jey Uso turns heel

In 2020, after Hell in a Cell, Jey Uso aligned with Roman Reigns, thus turning heel.

April 9, 2021: Uso wins Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

On April 9, 2021, during the WrestleMania edition of SmackDown, Jey Uso won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, marking his first major singles accolade in WWE.