Jey Uso delivered a striking, two-word statement on social media just after The Usos shared their ambitious plans for 2026, following their capture of the WWE World Tag Team Championships. The twin brothers, Jimmy and Jey, achieved victory on the final RAW episode of 2025 by overcoming AJ Styles and Dragon Lee, regaining championship gold for the first time since their 2023 defeat to Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
Following their title win, Jey Uso took to Instagram Stories, where he posted “Locked now,” signaling renewed determination and intent. The Usos had already used the opening 2026 RAW episode to put the entire tag team division on notice, suggesting major things to come in the new year as champions.
History and Recent Developments in the Tag Team Division
This latest triumph marks a significant comeback for The Usos, who previously held the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships before their loss in 2023. Since then, both Jimmy and Jey spent time away from the top of the tag scene, but their return culminated with a major win against formidable opponents Styles and Lee. While former champions Styles has now entered a rivalry with Gunther, and Dragon Lee aligns with The Vision, there is little chance of an immediate rematch.
The WWE landscape has shifted, with The Usos poised as the focal point in the tag division, but their next feud as champions remains unresolved. Fans and industry insiders are watching closely to see which team will step up to challenge the new champions.
Vince Russo’s Criticism of Jey Uso’s Singles Career
Meanwhile, wrestling analyst Vince Russo has voiced strong criticism regarding WWE’s handling of Jey Uso’s singles run. After Jey separated from The Bloodline and briefly paired with Cody Rhodes, he found success by winning the Intercontinental Championship from Bron Breakker in 2024 and later secured his first World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41 by defeating Gunther. Still, Russo contends that WWE failed to solidify Jey as a solo competitor.
“This was a failure. We failed to get Jey Uso over. So, now we have to go back to where we were 10-plus years ago? I wouldn’t even do that, bro, because I’m admitting failure… You all failed miserably, and you don’t even understand you’re admitting the failure,”
— Vince Russo, analyst
Potential Impact and What Lies Ahead
Jey Uso’s bold message and The Usos’ decisive return to the championship scene create intense anticipation and uncertainty in WWE’s tag team landscape. With the focus keyword “Jey Uso bold message” echoing both their confidence and the call for new contenders, the wrestling world awaits who will answer the challenge. As WWE approaches a new era in 2026, the impact of their statement and Russo’s harsh appraisal will fuel ongoing debate about how stars like Jey Uso are utilized, influencing managerial decisions and fan expectations alike.
Jey Uso's message on Instagram: pic.twitter.com/kPC4izlrLt
— WrestleSD (@wrestle_sd) January 12, 2026
