10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (Nov 3)

9. Umaga Gave The Usos An Ultimatum

THE USOS
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WWE have launched a series of YouTube videos in conjunction with candy bar manufacturer Payday looking at the first jobs some of the roster had. Largely, these are simple adverts for the confectionary. It'd be understandable to think there wouldn't be much to glean from Jimmy and Jey Uso waving candy bars around.

Their vid dives into their history installing office furniture before making it as pro wrestlers, but the story also includes former WWE star Umaga. Working for another uncle, the brothers were surprised to see Umaga strut onto the scene of their day job and give them an ultimatum. That night, Umaga was making a 10-hour drive to wrestle, and he wanted to know if the boys fancied doing some training.

It was a no-brainer for Jimmy and Jey. Calling their uncle, the pair quit the office gig and embarked on an adventure to become wrestlers. Umaga said he wouldn't try to convince them again if they didn't take the plunge.

Effectively, he was seeing how passionate they were.

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