In October 2023, Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes captured the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship by defeating The Judgment Day at Fastlane. This victory was followed by a memorable press conference that has since become iconic, capturing attention for its unpredictable and spontaneous nature. Jey Uso recently shared insights about that moment, explaining how it unfolded naturally and why it remains a standout in his career.
Unscripted Celebration Creates a Lasting Impact
During an appearance on Cody Rhodes’ podcast,
“What Do You Wanna Talk About?”
, Jey Uso revealed that the press conference following their Fastlane win was completely unplanned. The pair was simply engaged in their usual dynamic, which Rhodes refers to as “dog hunting.” Uso described the moment as one of his funniest, even though he admits feeling a bit embarrassed each time he watches it again.
“That press conference was what lit it on fire though. And we could really get that out of the way man, none of that was planned Uce. Me and my dog Cody [Rhodes] was out there just doing what we do. It is probably one of my funniest moments though, when I watch it back, oh I am a little embarrassed but I liked it man.” said Jey Uso
Beyond the humor, this celebration marked a significant achievement for Jey Uso, as it was the first time he won the tag team titles with someone other than his brother Jimmy Uso. He rhetorically asked “Why not?” while reveling in the unique nature of that victory and the lively press event.
Brief Championship Reign and Defenses
The reign of Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes as Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions lasted just nine days, yet they made the most of their time holding the belts. They defended the titles twice during that span: first on the RAW following Fastlane, against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, and then again in a rematch against Damian Priest and Finn Balor from The Judgment Day. Unfortunately, it was during this rematch that they dropped the championships.
Jey Uso’s Perspective on His Status in WWE
Despite his recent tag team focus, Jey Uso still sees himself as a main event competitor. After a turbulent 2023 and looking ahead to 2024 and 2025, Uso embraces his role alongside his brother Jimmy as part of the World Tag Team Champions but insists this does not diminish his status as a top-tier talent. He told listeners on the podcast that he regards himself and talents like Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes as sharing the highest level of competition.
Jey’s confidence remains undeterred by outside commentary, reinforcing his identity as a “Main Event” performer in WWE.
JEY USO AND CODY RHODES SPEAK ON THE ICONIC FASTLANE PRESS CONFERENCE 😭
(What Do You Wanna Talk About)
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) February 5, 2026
