Roman Reigns, whose real name is Leati Joseph “Joe” Anoa’i, is a professional wrestler and actor best known for his work with WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). Born on May 25, 1985, in Pensacola, Florida, Reigns comes from the famous Anoa’i wrestling family, which has produced several prominent wrestling figures, including his cousins Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Yokozuna.
– Full Name: Leati Joseph Anoa’i
– Birth Date: May 25, 1985
– Birth Place: Pensacola, Florida, USA
Family: Part of the Anoa’i family, which has a rich history in professional wrestling. His father, Sika Anoa’i, was part of the legendary tag team The Wild Samoans.
Early Life and Background:
Reigns is a member of the renowned Anoa’i wrestling family, which includes numerous wrestlers such as his father Sika Anoa’i, his brother Rosey (Matthew Tapunu’u Anoa’i), and his cousins Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Yokozuna, Rikishi, and the Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). He attended Pensacola Catholic High School and later Escambia High School where he showed an aptitude for football.
College Football and Professional Gridiron Career:
Reigns attended Georgia Institute of Technology, where he was a standout player for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team as a defensive tackle. Although not drafted by an NFL team, he had brief stints with the Minnesota Vikings and the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2007. He moved to the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Eskimos in 2008 but played only a few games before shifting his focus to professional wrestling.
Entry into Professional Wrestling:
In 2010, Roman Reigns signed a developmental contract with WWE. He was assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), which was WWE’s developmental territory at the time, and wrestled under the ring name Roman Leakee. He continued to hone his skills and eventually adopted the ring name Roman Reigns.
WWE Career:
Roman Reigns made his main roster debut on November 18, 2012, at the Survivor Series pay-per-view as part of The Shield, alongside Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose. The Shield quickly became one of WWE’s most dominant factions.
After The Shield disbanded in June 2014, Reigns began a singles career that quickly saw him positioned as a top-tier talent. He won his first WWE World Heavyweight Championship at the 2015 Survivor Series. Despite facing mixed reactions from audiences, WWE continued to push him as a prominent face of the company.
Professional Wrestling Career:
Reigns signed with WWE in 2010 and debuted on WWE’s main roster in 2012 as part of The Shield, alongside Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley). Since then, he has established himself as one of WWE’s top stars and has achieved significant success
Transition to “The Tribal Chief”:
In August 2020, Roman Reigns underwent a significant character transformation, returning from a hiatus with a new persona as “The Tribal Chief.” Aligning with manager Paul Heyman, he adopted a more villainous role, which received widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. This reinvention solidified his status as one of WWE’s most compelling characters.
– Championships: Roman Reigns is a multiple-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, WWE Universal Champion, WWE Intercontinental Champion, United States Champion, WWE Champion, and Tag Team Champion.
– Signature Moves: His signature moves include the Spear and the Superman Punch.
– Nickname: Known as “The Big Dog” and “The Tribal Chief.”
Personal Life:
– Spouse: Roman Reigns is married to Galina Becker, whom he met while they were both students at Georgia Tech. The couple has been married since December 2014.
– Children: They have five children together, including a set of twins.
– Health: Reigns has publicly battled leukemia; he was first diagnosed with the disease in 2007. In October 2018, he announced a hiatus from wrestling due to the return of his leukemia but returned to WWE in February 2019 after announcing that his cancer was in remission.
Acting Career:
In addition to wrestling, Reigns has also ventured into acting. He had a notable role in the 2019 film “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,” where he starred alongside his cousin Dwayne Johnson.
Public Image and Legacy:
Roman Reigns is known for his charisma, in-ring ability, and leadership skills. His career has seen him
Roman Reigns age:
39 Years
Roman Reigns and Rock relation:
Roman Reigns and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are related through their Samoan heritage and are part of the famous Anoa’i wrestling family. They are not directly related as uncles and nephews but they are cousins within the extended family structure.Â
The Anoa’i family has a storied history in professional wrestling, and many of its members have achieved significant success in the sport. This includes The Rock’s father, Rocky Johnson, and Roman Reigns’ father, Sika Anoa’i, who is one half of the legendary Wild Samoans tag team.
Both Roman Reigns and The Rock have used their familial connections and charismatic personalities to become major stars in WWE, and their relationship often garners attention both inside and outside the wrestling ring.
Roman Reigns best friend:
R-Truth: Roman Reigns considers R-Truth (Ronnie) his best friend in WWE, beyond the wrestling ring.
Roman Reigns bloodline:
The Bloodline is a faction of wrestlers featured on WWE SmackDown, led by Solo Sikoa and including The Rock, The Tongans, and Jacob Fatu. Roman Reigns used to be in charge.
Roman Reigns daughter:
Joelle Anoa’i
Roman Reigns ethnicity:
Samoan-American
Roman Reigns grandfather:
Amituana’i AnoaÊ»i
Roman Reigns height and weight:
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) · Weight 280 lb (130 kg)
Roman Reigns income per month:
Roman Reigns (Wrestler) earns a salary of ₹416,667 USD per month.
Roman Reigns net worth 2024:
$14 million
Roman Reigns property:
Roman Reigns loves to spend big on fancy stuff, so he’s chilling in a sweet $2.43 million house in Tampa, Florida, US.
Roman Reigns Universal Champion days:
Reigns’ 1,316-day reign as Universal Champion was the fourth longest in WWE history and the longest since 1988.
Roman Reigns yearly salary:
He earns approximately $5 million annually as a salary.
Roman Reigns zodiac sign:
Gemini
