The Usos have been a staple of WWE's tag team division for quite some time now but their gimmick was getting old and their "Day One-Ish" personas have given the duo the kick up the backside they so desperately needed. Now, Jimmy and Jey Uso have firmly established themselves as one of the company's best tag teams and they credit cousin Roman Reigns with helping that become a reality.
During a recent interview, Jimmy talked about him being the reason that the team turned heel a couple of years ago and the impact that had on their careers and the way the team is perceived.
"I think that was the people’s call – the [fans] called that. When we were with Roman Reigns we were getting booed, but then the boos stayed with us. So, we were like ‘Why are we coming out here trying to show our heritage and trying to high-five everybody if they don’t like us?’ For us it was a case of ‘Well, we don’t like you, either! I think that helped us. They gave us the [heel] turn and said, ‘It’s your time, what do you want to do?’ When we said what we wanted to do, we knew we had to deliver and I feel like we did deliver, and the people have got with us, which is cool. Going from something good to something better is hard to do, but while I knew we were climbing, I didn’t know we’d get to where we’re at now. From the good Usos with the face paint, we were climbing that mountain and we’re at the top of the tag team division now – that’s just what it is."
While The Usos are now being cheered by the WWE Universe, their heel turn was a huge success and it definitely set them on a far more exciting path and one which ensures that they'll finally get that WrestleMania match they've desired for such a long time. What do you guys think of Jimmy's comments? As always, be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section down below.