Jimmy Uso: WWE Leave, Baby With Naomi & Family Facts

Few WWE fans expected Jimmy Uso to vanish from TV screens right after a dramatic betrayal storyline. But behind the scenes, the 39-year-old tag team specialist was preparing for a different kind of milestone: becoming a father. This article separates the verified facts from the rumors around his 2025 absence, his new baby with Naomi, and his place in the Anoa’i wrestling dynasty.

Real name: Jonathan Solofa Fatu ·
Born: August 22, 1985 ·
Tag team: The Usos (with twin brother Jey Uso) ·
WWE debut: 2010 ·
Spouse: Naomi (Trinity Fatu) ·
Children: 1 (born 2025)

Nine key facts about Jimmy Uso, one pattern: the man behind the ring name is deeply rooted in the Anoa’i family legacy.

What happened to Jimmy Uso from WWE?

Current WWE status

Jimmy Uso has not appeared on WWE television since late 2024, a hiatus that coincided with the Bloodline storyline collapse and his on-screen betrayal of twin brother Jey Uso. According to Wikipedia (the open encyclopedia), his last match was in late 2024. The reason for his absence was initially unclear, but later reports confirmed it was personal.

Recent TV absence

The absence is not related to injury or contract dispute. in an interview with Fox News Digital (conservative news media), Uso said the pregnancy news “changed life in the blink of an eye” for him and his family. WWE has not issued an official statement about his leave, but the timing aligns with the August 2025 pregnancy announcement made by Naomi during WWE Raw.

The trade-off: Uso stepped away from a major storyline at its peak, leaving his character arc unresolved. For the viewer, his return will need to address both the on-screen feud and the real-world reason for the break.

Do Naomi and Jimmy Uso have a baby?

Confirmation of pregnancy

Naomi (Trinity Fatu) announced on the August 18, 2025 episode of WWE Raw that she and Jimmy Uso were expecting their first child together, per Wikipedia (the open encyclopedia). The news was later elaborated on the podcast What’s Your Story with Jimmy Uso, where Naomi reportedly said she had not been feeling well before discovering she was pregnant, and that she was seven weeks along at the time, according to That Grape Juice (entertainment news site).

“I hadn’t been feeling well, and then we found out. It was a shock but also the best news.”

— Naomi (as reported by That Grape Juice)

Baby’s gender

Jimmy Uso, in the same Fox News Digital interview, did not confirm the gender but hinted at a boy by using masculine pronouns while talking about the baby’s arrival. The couple has not publicly released a gender reveal, but the wrestling community widely assumes the child is a boy based on Rikishi’s posts.

The pattern: this is the first child for both Uso and Naomi, who married in 2014. The pregnancy announcement was made while Naomi was actively wrestling — she competed at SummerSlam 2025 while reportedly seven weeks pregnant, per That Grape Juice.

Is Jimmy Uso related to Rikishi and The Rock?

Connection to Rikishi

Yes — Solofa Fatu Jr., known as Rikishi, is Jimmy Uso’s father. This makes Jimmy and his twin brother Jey the sons of one of WWE’s most recognizable stars from the Attitude Era. Wikipedia (the open encyclopedia) lists Rikishi as father.

Connection to Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a cousin through the Anoa’i family tree. Both men descend from the extended Samoan wrestling dynasty that includes Roman Reigns, Yokozuna, and others. The relationship is several times removed but acknowledged by the family. Wikipedia categorizes him as part of the Anoa’i family.

Why this matters: the Anoa’i connection is central to the Bloodline storyline. Uso’s betrayal of Jey made sense only within the context of family power struggles.

Why did Jimmy Uso betray his brother?

Storyline betrayal

During a 2024 WWE SmackDown segment, Jimmy Uso attacked his twin brother Jey Uso, turning on him in a storyline that was part of the larger Bloodline narrative. The in-character explanation was jealousy over Jey’s newfound singles credibility and Jimmy’s desire to prove himself alone, as reported by Wikipedia (the open encyclopedia).

On-screen explanation

WWE booked the betrayal as a gradual rift that started when Jey began having solo success in 2023, eventually leading to Jimmy siding with Roman Reigns against his brother. The angle culminated in a match at SummerSlam 2024 where Jey defeated Jimmy, effectively ending their tag partnership on screen.

The real-life relationship between the twins is private. Neither has publicly commented on whether the storyline reflects any personal tension. What’s clear is that the two have not been booked together since.

Why is Jimmy Uso no longer wrestling?

Paternity leave

The primary reason for Jimmy Uso’s absence is paternity leave. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Uso confirmed he is focusing on being present for the birth of his first child. He said, “By WrestleMania, our baby should be here,” indicating his leave will last until at least early 2026.

Creative hiatus

WWE has not announced a formal creative direction for Uso upon his return. However, the company reportedly supported his decision and left the door open for a singles push or a reunion with Jey Uso. No injury or contract dispute has been reported by any tier-1 or tier-2 source.

Timeline

• August 22, 1985 — Jimmy Uso born in San Francisco, California (Wikipedia)
• 2010 — WWE debut alongside Jey Uso as The Usos (Wikipedia)
• 2014 — Won first WWE Tag Team Championship (Wikipedia)
• 2023-2024 — Bloodline storyline with betrayal and feud with Jey Uso (Wikipedia)
• Late 2024 — Last WWE TV appearance before hiatus (Wikipedia)
• August 18, 2025 — Naomi announces pregnancy on WWE Raw (Wikipedia)
• Early 2026 (projected) — Baby due; Uso expected to return to WWE by WrestleMania 42 (Fox News Digital)

What we know and what we don’t

Confirmed facts

• Jimmy Uso’s real name is Jonathan Solofa Fatu (Wikipedia)
• He was born August 22, 1985, in San Francisco (Wikipedia)
• He married Trinity Fatu (Naomi) on January 16, 2014 (Wikipedia)
• He and Naomi are expecting their first child, announced August 2025 (That Grape Juice)
• His father is Rikishi (Wikipedia)
• He is a cousin of Dwayne Johnson through the Anoa’i family (Wikipedia)
• He last appeared on WWE TV in late 2024 (Wikipedia)

What’s still unclear

• Exact WWE return date
• Real-life relationship status with twin Jey Uso
• Contract details (length, compensation)
• Baby’s gender (not officially confirmed)

Rumors to treat with caution

• A now-deleted YouTube upload claimed Michael Cole said Jimmy left for “personal reasons” — this aligns with verified facts but the source is unverified (YouTube (user-uploaded content))
• The same video claimed Naomi was six or seven months pregnant as of early 2026 — that could be true if pregnancy started in August 2025, but the video provides no sourcing
• Speculation that Jimmy and Jey are feuding in real life — no evidence from any credible source

The implication: the available information paints a clear picture of a family-first pause, not a career-ending exit. The rumors fill gaps that public records haven’t addressed.

In his own words

“By WrestleMania, our baby should be here.”

— Jimmy Uso, Fox News Digital

“I hadn’t been feeling well, and then we found out. It was a shock but also the best news.”

— Naomi, as told on What’s Your Story podcast (via That Grape Juice)

For WWE fans, the reason for Jimmy Uso’s absence is clear: family comes first. The question now is how his return will reshape the tag team division — and whether his relationship with his twin brother can be mended on screen. For Jey Uso, a potential reunion could revitalize their tag team legacy. For Jimmy, a singles push after fatherhood could redefine his legacy entirely.

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