Originally known as Joshua Samuel Fatu, Jey Uso has become one of the most well-known WWE talents in recent memory. The Superstar is enjoying a successful solo run in the Stamford-based promotion with his new catchphrase, “Yeet.”
After super-kicking Roman Reigns and another member of the faction at a SmackDown episode in August 2023, the Samoan superstar announced his split from The Bloodline. He then signed up for RAW and started writing his own story.
Like other WWE Superstars, Jey Uso is well-known for supporting popular culture in a variety of ways. He is well-known for his tattoos, which have inked designs all over a significant portion of his body. The 38-year-old has uploaded several stories and videos involving his tattoo artist, Michael Fatutoa. In most of his videos, Jey is seen flaunting his newly finished tattoos on his back and arms, which seem like an armored plate on his body.
Jey challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam 2023 after departing from The Bloodline. The former member of Bloodline recently discussed how being inked before the battle “almost broke” him.
During a video released by WWE, The former Bloodline member stated how it was difficult to have a rib tattoo days before his SummerSlam match. “The first day I got tattooed like we started like on the rib side. I was like damn man oh my god….why you do this to yourself” stated Jey. The pain was unbearable as the former Undisputed Tag Champion had a busy schedule ahead of himself during the time.
Jey Uso almost passed out during a match due to his freshly inked tattoo
While opening up about his match at SummerSlam against the Bloodline Leader, Jey stated how he also worked at SmackDown five days after carving a new tattoo on his back. He stated, “Almost took 5 days Uce, then I had to go to work, SmackDown.” Jey further stated that he was supposed to hide his tattoo until SummerSlam which led to a lot of unbearable pain for the 38-year-old during a match on SmackDown.
“It was still fresh so I’m in there like hitting the ropes and damn near about to pass out,” said Jey. The 38-year-old revealed the suffering he endured throughout the entire undertaking. Uso claimed that because it nearly broke him, he eventually started crying at the end.
The two previous stablemates engaged in a fierce battle in last year’s SummerSlam main event. The contest was won by the Tribal Chief after Jimmy Uso unexpectedly returned and betrayed his brother. Roman’s record-breaking title run came to an end at WrestleMania XL when Cody Rhodes was crowned the new champion as several superstars helped The American Nightmare to finish his story.
The deep meaning behind Jey Uso’s tattooes
The Anoa’i family has an unmatched and illustrious genealogy and history, with members of the tribe defining different eras of WWE. The Samoan superstar has unique meaning associated with the tattoos on his body. They bear similarities to Samoan cultural and ancestral legacies. The name “Samoa” and a tribal cross are inscribed on his right arm. His stunning, well-maintained back tattoo is reminiscent of Samoan tribal art.
Additionally, he has his son’s name, “Jaciyah,” etched beneath his left breast. On his left calf, Jey Uso received a tattoo in September 2022 that paid tribute to his late uncle Umaga (Eddie Fatu) and included the years 1973–2009 underneath.
Michael Fatutoa, Jey’s tattoo artist, is an accomplished tattoo artist with a speciality in Samoan art designs. When Jey Uso made his WWE debut in 2010, he had no tattoos on his body. That being said, as his career took off, he began to get tattoos, which further strengthened the favourable relationship between the two.