Following a concerning tweet from Rikishi Fatu, an online ruse suggesting Jimmy Uso had passed away confused WWE fans.
To set the records straight, Jimmy Uso is alive and has not kicked the bucket; in fact, he is reportedly set to return to Bad Blood next weekend.
Dear GOD 🙏🏾 for strength & health to continue #JimmyUso #wwe #Bloodline #Anoai #Fatu
— RIKISHI FATU (@TheREALRIKISHI) September 18, 2024
Stay prayed for my boy #JonathanFatu pic.twitter.com/X56wecrRIS
Nevertheless, a tweet from Jimmy Uso’s father, Rikishi Fatu, was rather confusing as his caption and B/W video of Jimmy directly hinted at something bad. He wrote,
Dear GOD 🙏🏾 for strength & health to continue #JimmyUso #wwe #Bloodline #Anoai #Fatu
Jimmy Uso had been absent since the SmackDown after WrestleMania XL in early April, reportedly due to an injury. This further fueled the ongoing Jimmy Uso demise hoax, causing many to fall for the fake rumor.
However, the 39-year-old Jimmy Uso is reportedly healthy and has medical clearance.
Neither Rikishi Fatu nor anyone official has announced anything about Jimmy Uso’s passing!
After fueling confusion and outcry amongst WWE fans, Rikishi Fatu has not posted a single word about Jimmy Uso, although he has been posting regularly.
So, if something unfortunate really happened to Jimmy Uso, the Uso family would definitely make an announcement, not this silence.
Furthermore, Sean Ross Sapp reportedly said, “In following up with people in WWE, they say that they have spoken to Jimmy Uso, who says he’s fine…“
Rikishi has posted a tweet asking us to pray for Jimmy Uso.
— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) September 18, 2024
Nothing is public about what's going on exactly, but let's just hope and pray that everything is well with Jimmy Uso right now. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/cxdJlOK7qT
Despite that, many YouTube channels further circulated the Jimmy Uso passed away rumor, adding their own spice to the story.
One video even added a Roman Reigns quote, “They took Jimmy from Me!” on Smackdown during a face-off with Cody Rhodes.
The video allegedly suggested Roman Reigns was discussing Jimmy’s untimely demise. However, Roman Reigns’ statement seems to refer to the attack from Solo Sikoa’s goons that led to Jimmy’s exit from ‘The Bloodline.’
Instead of passed-away rumors, now fans are expecting the return of Jimmy Uso to the WWE.
Many fans are now commenting on his last Instagram post, saying they want him back, asking where he was, and wanting updates about what’s going on, as it’s been five months.
One concerned fan wrote, “Yo Himmy Uso please let us know if you’re okay,” while another one pointed out, “why they saying you d*ad dude?“
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Born on August 22, 1985, Jonathan Solofa Fatu, aka Jimmy Uso, is a twin brother of Jey Uso, and they are famous as The Usos. He is Rikishi Fatu’s son and Roman Reigns’ cousin, both famous WWE wrestlers.
- There were rumors that Jimmy Uso would return to a WWE live event in Texas and face Apollo Crews. However, it turned out to be false, as he wasn’t there to compete at the event.
