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WWE Star Jey Uso Files for Divorce After 12 Years

Published 7 July 2026

Professional wrestler Jey Uso and his wife, Takecia Fatu, are divorcing after 12 years of marriage, according to court documents filed in early July 2026. The petition, which cites an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, brings one of wrestling's most private personal relationships into public view.

Takecia Fatu filed the petition in Georgia, seeking primary physical custody of the couple's younger son, Jeyce, with joint legal custody. She is also requesting exclusive use of the marital home, along with child support, spousal support, and attorney fees. The court papers do not cite allegations of infidelity or any specific misconduct, focusing solely on the legal dissolution of the marriage. The couple's older son, Jaciyah, was not included in the custody request, suggesting he may be an adult or nearing adulthood.

Jey Uso, whose real name is Joshua Fatu, is a prominent WWE star, one-half of the championship-winning tag team The Usos alongside his twin brother, Jimmy. He has also achieved significant success as a solo performer. Throughout his rise in the wrestling world, he and Takecia maintained a notably private family life. The couple first met as ninth-graders at...

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