Jey Uso began his singles run in 2023 afterleaving SmackDown and moving to RAW, where he introduced his Yeet catchphrase. It has become synonymous with his character and itshelped him sell a ton of merchandiseas well. Jey Uso has now revealed how he came up with the popular catchphrase and whether he expected it would become so popular.
While speaking onNight Cap, Jey Uso explained how he came up with his Yeet catchphrase, stating that he and his brothers and Roman Reigns had been using the term for a long time. He pointed out that if fans go back and watch old promos, they might notice them saying it. According to him, Yeet has roots in West Coast slang and existed long before it became a meme.
Uso mentioned that younger fans often see it as just a viral catchphrase, but for him, it had been part of everyday slang. Originally, the word didnt even have the T at the endit was simply Ye, drawn out in pronunciation.
Uso admitted he never expected Yeet to take off the way it did. He felt the turning point came during a press conference, where even Cody Rhodes started saying it. From that moment, the catchphrase gained momentum and became a defining part of his character.
There was also a trademark dispute over the Yeet catchphrase, but it was ultimately resolved and WWE has continued to sell Jey Usos merchandise like hotcakes since then. Nonetheless, the Yeet movement is in full force as Jey Uso won the Royal Rumble, so the sky is truly the limit for him right now.
Did you know Yeet had such deep roots before it became a meme? What do you think about WWE turning it into a major catchphrase for Jey Uso? Let us know in the comments!
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