Jey Uso, fresh off winning the WWE World Tag Team Championship, has sparked speculation about his ambitions for 2026, signaling his determination to stay at the top of the division. The victory, achieved alongside Jimmy Uso, has put the duo back in championship contention, further fueling conversations about Jey Uso’s potential as a 2026 WWE champion.
The Usos Reunite for Tag Team Success
After spending most of 2025 pursuing singles careers, Jimmy and Jey Uso made a notable return as a team in December, quickly gaining momentum. Their reunion was marked by defeating Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston—members of The New Day—to secure the number one contender spot for the World Tag Team Championship. Building on this success, the Usos faced AJ Styles and Dragon Lee on the Monday Night RAW episode last week, capturing the World Tag Team titles with a decisive performance.
Following their championship victory, Jey Uso took to Instagram, sharing workout videos and a post stating, I’ll be here. This cryptic message indicated his commitment to staying at the top in the new year, reflecting his focus and determination as he holds onto the champion status alongside Jimmy Uso.
Jey Uso starting 2026 strong 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zZtk245Wkh— III (@user1116316778) January 1, 2026
Controversy Surrounds The Usos’ Championship Win
Despite their impressive return and swift triumph, the Usos’ title win has already attracted controversy, with some questioning the fairness of their victory. On the December 29 episode of RAW, the Usos clinched the win against Styles and Dragon Lee by double-teaming Lee, which led to Jey scoring the pinfall. The New Day’s Xavier Woods, who had previously lost to the Usos in a number one contender’s match, was outspoken about the match’s officiating, suggesting that WWE allowed rule-breaking to favor the Bloodline members.
In @wwe tag team matches an illegal competitor attacking a legal competitor is an immediate disqualification. Not when its bloodline members tho. They can just do what they want per usual. Wild how blatant the deck is stacked in their favor and so many people don’t even care,” Woods wrote on X.
Woods’s remarks highlight frustration over what he perceives as inconsistent enforcement of tag team match rules, particularly when it involves high-profile teams like The Usos, often referred to as Bloodline members.
Looking Ahead for Jey Uso in 2026
As speculation builds regarding Jey Uso’s aspirations and the continued dominance of The Usos, fans and competitors are left to wonder what’s next for the dynamic duo. With their tag team credentials reaffirmed and Jey Uso signaling his ongoing ambitions, the road to 2026 will likely be closely watched within WWE. The controversy over their latest win may fuel further rivalries, especially from competitors like Xavier Woods, and add intensity to their reign as WWE World Tag Team champions.
Jey Uso starting 2026 strong 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zZtk245Wkh
— III (@user1116316778) January 1, 2026
