Jey Uso has spoken out in defense of his family after Roman Reigns’ victory at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble sparked negative reactions from fans. Reigns secured his second Royal Rumble win on Saturday, guaranteeing himself a spot in the main event at WrestleMania 42. However, some fans criticized both Reigns’ win and the focus placed on Uso during the event, particularly as Brock Lesnar was eliminated at the same time.
Uso’s Message to Fans Amid Backlash
On Monday morning, Uso shared a message in his Instagram stories addressing the criticism, saying:
“[Man] yall don’t deserve my family” ?Jey Uso, WWE Superstar
Details of the Royal Rumble Match and Family Participation
In the men’s Royal Rumble, Jey Uso entered at number 25 and lasted just over 13 minutes before Roman Reigns eliminated him. The event also featured other members of the Anoa’i family, including Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu in the men’s match, and Nia Jax competing in the women’s Rumble. Both Reigns and the women’s winner, Liv Morgan, are expected to appear on WWE Raw later today, though it remains unclear who their WrestleMania challengers will be.
Implications for WrestleMania and Family Legacy
Reigns’ win solidifies his dominant position heading into WrestleMania 42, continuing the prominence of the Anoa’i wrestling family. Jey Uso’s response highlights the tensions around family loyalty amid fan divisions, emphasizing the personal stakes behind the ongoing storylines. The upcoming WWE Raw episode is anticipated to provide further clarity on Reigns’ and Morgan’s challengers for WrestleMania, which could set the stage for major developments in WWE’s flagship event.
Jey Uso on IG Stories: pic.twitter.com/z2xo6hdrEi
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) February 2, 2026
