History of Jey Uso in Timeline

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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August 22, 1985: Joshua Samuel Fatu Born

On August 22, 1985, Joshua Samuel Fatu, who is better known as Jey Uso, was born. He is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's Raw brand.

2003: Football Career at University of West Alabama

From 2003, Joshua Fatu played competitive football as a linebacker at the University of West Alabama.

2005: End of Football Career at University of West Alabama

In 2005, Joshua Fatu ended his football career as a linebacker at the University of West Alabama.

2005: UWA Football Season

Prior to the 2005 season, Josh Fatu, who had previously been sidelined for academic reasons, was expected to make defensive contributions for the University of West Alabama football team, according to coach Sam McCorkle. However, the season did not go as Fatu hoped.

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.

February 13, 2014: Uso marries Takecia Travis

On February 13, 2014, Jey Uso married his high school sweetheart Takecia Travis.

2014: The Usos win Raw Tag Team Championship

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

2014: Slammy Award for Tag Team of the Year

In 2014, The Usos won the Slammy Award for Tag Team of the Year in WWE.

2014: WWE Tag Team Championship Win

In 2014, The Usos won the WWE Tag Team Championship, marking a significant achievement in their tag team career.

2015: Second Slammy Award for Tag Team of the Year

In 2015, The Usos won the Slammy Award for the second consecutive year for Tag Team of the Year in WWE.

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.

2017: SmackDown Tag Team Championship Wins

In 2017, The Usos secured the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship on three separate occasions.

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: Fourth SmackDown Tag Team Championship Reign

In 2019, The Usos started their fourth reign as WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions.

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.

September 2020: WWE Chronicle feature

In September 2020, after being named the number one contender for the WWE Universal Championship, Jey Uso was featured on an episode of the WWE Network mini-documentary series WWE Chronicle.

2020: Feud of the Year Award

In 2020, Jey Uso was awarded the Feud of the Year by CBS Sports for his rivalry with Roman Reigns.

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.

July 2021: Joins The Bloodline

In July 2021, Jey Uso became part of the villainous stable The Bloodline in WWE.

2021: Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Win

In 2021, Jey Uso won the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

2021: Fifth SmackDown Tag Team Championship Reign

In 2021, The Usos began their fifth reign as WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions.

January 16, 2022: The Usos break record as longest reigning SmackDown Tag Team Champions

On January 16, 2022, The Usos surpassed their previous record of 185 days as the longest-reigning SmackDown Tag Team Champions.

November 14, 2022: The Usos break The New Day's record

On November 14, 2022, The Usos officially broke The New Day's record for the longest reigning male tag team champions on WWE's main roster.

January 28, 2023: Tensions rise in The Bloodline

On January 28, 2023, after Roman Reigns retained the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble against Kevin Owens, The Usos beat down Owens. Sami Zayn then hit Reigns with a steel chair, turning face, leading to Jey Uso leaving the ring in disgust.