During this week’s RAW, WWE Superstar Jey Uso sparked renewed interest in the WWE tag team division after issuing a challenge for the World Tag Team Championship, putting the spotlight on himself and Jimmy Uso as titleholders. The Jey Uso WWE Tag Team Challenge inspired a response from Alpha Academy’s Akira Tozawa and Otis, who have been missing from major tag team action in recent months but now seek an opportunity at the championship.
Jey Uso Delivers Statement from the Crowd
This Monday, Jey Uso chose to stay among audience members for his promo instead of heading to the ring, declaring that the top tag team in WWE now controls the World Tag Team Championship. He openly welcomed any challengers from the tag team ranks, warning them of the formidable contest that awaits against The Usos.
Forgotten Team Steps Forward with a Challenge
Backstage, Akira Tozawa and Otis, members of Alpha Academy, confronted Jey Uso to express their desire for a shot at the championships. Alpha Academy has not been a prominent feature in the tag division for a while, with their last tag appearance in 2024. They have participated in several Main Event matches, but the duo’s most recent WWE television victory occurred in October 2024 against Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day.
Otis directly asked Jey Uso about Alpha Academy receiving a title opportunity. Initially, Jey appeared surprised by their request, not taking the challenge seriously, but he eventually agreed to bring up the proposal with Jimmy. Before they left, Jey reminded Tozawa and Otis that facing The Usos would be no easy feat, and the two challengers silently acknowledged the warning and exited the scene.
“Otis & Tozawa approached Jey Uso, looking for a World Tag Team Championship matchJey said he’d discuss it with Jimmy and get back to them#WWERAWpic.twitter.com/MoK3SoINxe— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) January 12, 2026”
Alpha Academy Hopes for a Major Upset
Should Alpha Academy secure an upset victory against The Usos, it would send shockwaves through the tag team division and expose any hint of overconfidence from the current champions. With the spotlight now on Alpha Academy’s quest, the next developments could redefine the race for the World Tag Team Championship and shake up WWE’s established teams once more.
Otis & Tozawa approached Jey Uso, looking for a World Tag Team Championship match
Jey said he’d discuss it with Jimmy and get back to them#WWERAW
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) January 12, 2026
