Jey Uso‘s connection with Roman Reigns has always been complicated, rooted in reluctant alliance rather than voluntary camaraderie. The Uso brothers were forced into aligning with Reigns following a harsh I Quit match at the 2020 Hell in a Cell pay-per-view event. Despite Jey ultimately becoming Reigns’ trusted enforcer, he endured continuous manipulation that led to several tense confrontations.
After nearly three years within the Bloodline faction, Jey betrayed Reigns on the June 16, 2023, episode of SmackDown, taking his brother Jimmy Uso along with him. This defection marked Jey’s shift towards singles competition and solidified his status as “Main Event Jey Uso,” a period during which he captured the World Heavyweight Championship.
Roman Reigns’ Ongoing Quest to Solidify the Bloodline
While Jey branched off, Roman Reigns continued to strengthen the Bloodline by recruiting members such as Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa. However, Reigns himself faced betrayals, first from Solo Sikoa and later from his longtime ally Paul Heyman at WrestleMania 41. After taking time off, Reigns appeared on the July 14, 2025, episode of RAW to rescue Jey and CM Punk from an attack by Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed.
Though a formal reunion between Reigns and Jey remains unconfirmed, their fraught history leaves the door open for further twists. Recent developments suggest Jey Uso may turn heel again and associate with Breakker, Reed, and Paul Heyman, creating a new dynamic in WWE storylines.
Possible Reasons Behind Jey Uso’s Potential Betrayal
Since losing the World Heavyweight Championship to Gunther in June, Jey Uso’s ranking has slipped to mid-card status, prompting calls from critics and fans alike for a reinvention of his character. Many see a heel turn as an ideal way to refresh his persona—and what better venue than SummerSlam to unveil such a change?
Should Jey betray Roman Reigns again, he will likely require allies to back him up in upcoming confrontations. With Seth Rollins currently sidelined by injury, the faction once led by Rollins is without guidance. Jey, as a seasoned veteran, could seamlessly step into a leadership role under the strategic direction of Paul Heyman, also known as “The Oracle.”
In this scenario, Jey could bring his brother Jimmy along, seeking to restore their combined prominence. This new faction might allow Jey to return to the world title spotlight while paving the way for Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed to contest for the tag team championships. Meanwhile, Jimmy Uso could pursue the Intercontinental Championship, enabling the faction to hold multiple titles simultaneously, similar to their days with the Bloodline.
Adding to this possibility, Naomi—Jimmy Uso’s real-life partner and the current Women’s World Champion on RAW—could gradually integrate into the group, making it a multi-division threat. Although this remains speculation, the episodes of RAW and SmackDown leading up to SummerSlam are expected to build toward an impactful storyline shift.
