This week, the WWE Universe witnessed Jey Uso drop the World Heavyweight Championship to Gunther, surprising many, especially since the loss took place in front of Jey’s son with whom he had previously celebrated his WrestleMania 41 victory. As speculation grows around a possible reunion of The Usos, the question emerges: Why WWE should keep Jey Uso as singles star rather than reverting him to tag competition with Jimmy Uso?
Fans React to Rumored Usos Reunion
There are growing rumors, reportedly from Cory Hays of BodySlam, that WWE is considering reuniting Jimmy and Jey Uso in the near future, and Jey’s recent title loss might be intended to pave the way for this storyline. However, this potential decision isn’t sitting well with a section of fans who have supported Jey during his singles run. The enthusiastic “Yeet” chants that have followed Jey may fade if he returns to tag team action alongside Jimmy Uso, signaling a shift in fan sentiment that WWE will need to consider carefully.
Three Reasons to Continue Jey Uso’s Singles Success
Analyzing the current landscape, there are compelling reasons why WWE should not rush to bring Jey Uso back into the tag team division. First, Jey’s evolution from a tag team performer to a singles superstar over the last two years has been both meaningful and inspiring. Breaking away from The Bloodline, Jey forged his own path within the company and achieved the highest honors, culminating in a World Heavyweight Championship win. This individual rise sets an influential example for emerging talent in the Stamford-based promotion’s locker room.
Second, Jey’s popularity and commercial appeal have soared—reflected in his merchandise sales and the fervor of his fanbase—which shows that he resonates as a solo performer. Moving him back to tag team competition at this stage would undermine the company’s investment in building him up as a major singles attraction. This scenario would not only risk stalling his momentum but could also diminish the almost cult-like following he’s developed among fans. As the text notes, sending Jey back to tag team action
“would be a self-goal for WWE,”
potentially undoing the extensive work that’s gone into positioning him as an individual star.
Lastly, Jimmy Uso, too, has grown as an independent performer on SmackDown and does not require a tag team reunion for his career to thrive. Their standing as eight-time WWE Tag Team Champions is already solidified, and their legacy as a duo doesn’t need further validation. In fact, in the current context, both are recognized as senior talents in the locker room, and there is no compelling reason to regroup them into a team—particularly when WWE’s tag division on both RAW and SmackDown is filled with prominent groups such as The New Day, War Raiders, The Creed Brothers, The Judgment Day, The Motor City Machine Guns, The Street Profits, and DIY. With additional teams like Rey Fenix and Penta potentially joining, the tag landscape is well-stocked, lessening the creative necessity to reunite The Usos.
The Impact of Breaking Singles Momentum
Returning Jey to tag team competition threatens not only his own trajectory but could also limit creative opportunities for Jimmy and derail the momentum both have generated individually. As stated,
“and once that happens, there’s no going back,”
alluding to the irreversible damage to Jey’s stardom and to the unique “Yeet” movement he has inspired. The creative challenge of managing The Usos as a team again also presents an additional hurdle, given the current complexity and competitiveness within WWE’s tag division across multiple brands.
What’s Next for Jey Uso and WWE’s Star Power
Although Jey Uso’s title reign was unexpectedly short, his status as a singles star remains intact, and his strong connection with the WWE audience is undeniable. Instead of reuniting The Usos now, WWE is better positioned to keep Jey in high-profile solo feuds that reward his dedication and further tap his ability to energize fans. With so many talented tag teams already in place and both Jey and Jimmy excelling individually, WWE has a unique opportunity to sustain their momentum as single competitors, strengthening its overall roster and storytelling, while honoring the hard work and popularity that have brought Jey Uso to this level.
