Jey Uso, one half of the legendary Uso Brothers, recently shared that the toughest part of his transition into a singles WWE Superstar wasn’t the in-ring competition, but the isolation that came from traveling alone. In a candid interview with Sports Illustrated, Jey revealed that leaving behind his brothers and the constant camaraderie they shared was the most difficult obstacle during his singles run on Monday Night Raw[1].

For years, Jey and his twin brother Jimmy Uso have been synonymous with tag team excellence, holding records such as the longest male tag team championship reign in WWE history at 622 days, and redefining the tag division’s stature in WWE. However, when Jey was drafted to Raw and began a solo career, the experience of traveling solo for matches and events presented a surprising emotional hurdle. “For me, it was moving to Raw away from my brothers,” Jey said. “It was never the in-ring stuff… It was just all the miles alone, all the plane rides and rental cars alone. That was my biggest obstacle to try to overcome”[1].

This admission sheds light on the emotional and psychological toll WWE Superstars face outside the spotlight. While fans witness the physical battles in the ring, the backstage realities, such as loneliness and separation from close allies, can be just as challenging.

Jimmy Uso echoed these sentiments, sharing how he observed Jey’s success from a distance. Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Jimmy expressed pride in his brother’s rise while also narrating the bittersweet feelings that came with their split on-screen. “I embraced it… I got to be a fan and sit at home and watch him for a little bit. He was real busy, my schedule kind of slowed down… So, I was able to sit and watch and observe and be like, ‘S—, my little brother’s a Superstar.’”[1]

Jey and Jimmy’s story is especially poignant given their recent dramatic run amid WWE’s top storylines. The brothers were integral members of The Bloodline faction, a dominant force in WWE. However, after tensions culminated in Jimmy’s excommunication from the group and Jey’s eventual face turn, their dynamic shifted dramatically. Their feud with Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa climaxed in notable matches, including the emotionally charged Tribal Combat at SummerSlam 2023, which further highlighted Jey’s emergence as a singles contender[2].

Despite embracing their singles excursions, both Jey and Jimmy remain deeply proud of their roots as a tag team. Jey emphasized the importance of tag team wrestling in WWE’s landscape, noting that when the Usos debuted, tag team wrestling was a “lost art.” He expressed satisfaction in seeing new tag teams emerge and feels motivated to continue pushing the division forward, whether as part of a team or alone. “We take pride in tag team wrestling… I feel like we built that up because it was a lost art in 2010 when we were coming in. To see all the young tag teams coming in the game together, it’s very motivating to try to get back and mix it up”[1].

As of September 2025, Jey Uso is scheduled to reunite briefly with Jimmy for a tag match as part of WWE’s Wrestlepalooza event, marking a celebratory nod to their tag team legacy. Though Jey’s singles run brought him individual glory, the bond with his brother remains a defining aspect of his WWE career.

Sources close to the WWE locker room reveal that the transformation from The Usos as a unit to solo performers marked a pivotal evolution for both men. According to a WWE insider speaking to Fightful, the creative team has been mindful of balancing Jey’s newfound singles stardom while preserving the essence of the Uso brand—family, loyalty, and high-octane wrestling performances. This backstage perspective supports Jey’s reflections on the emotional tug-of-war he faced during his solo journey.

Looking ahead, Jimmy Uso has publicly acknowledged his own desire for a singles title run, calling it a “bucket list” goal in WWE, which fans and insiders believe could further elevate the Uso family legacy when the time is right[3][4].

In summary, Jey Uso’s revealing interview offers fans a rare glimpse behind the curtain at the emotional challenges behind WWE’s spectacle. His journey from tag team icon to singles star was marked by resilience not just in the ring but in managing the loneliness and isolation that come from traveling and performing alone. Yet, through it all, his commitment to family and tag team wrestling remains steadfast, promising more captivating chapters in the Uso saga in the years to come.