Roman Reigns, real name Leati Joseph Anoa’i, is primarily known as a professional wrestler but has also tried his hand at many other career paths.
He currently performs for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under the ring name Roman Reigns and is one of the company’s most prominent stars.
However, before entering the world of wrestling, he pursued a career in American football, playing briefly in the Canadian Football League but never earning a spot on an NFL team.
Despite this, Reigns has achieved great success in the wrestling industry and has become a household name among fans.
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- Full Name: Leati Joseph Anoa’i,
- Stage Name: Roman Reigns
- Date of birth: May 25, 1985
- Age: 38
- Place of birth: Pensacola, Florida.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American professional wrestler
- Height: 1.91 m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Sika Anoa’i
- Siblings: 1, Rosey
- Spouse: Galina Becker
- Children: 5
- Relationship: Marriage
- Net worth: $20 million
Childhood life and education.
Leati Joseph Anoa’i, better known by his ring name Roman Reigns, was born on May 25, 1985 in Pensacola, Florida. He comes from a family of professional wrestlers, with his father Sika Anoa’i, who is of Samoan descent, and his mother, who is of Italian descent. Roman also had an older brother, Rosey, who was a professional wrestler but sadly passed away.
He also has several cousins who are professional wrestlers, including The Tonga Kid, Rikishi, Umaga, Yokozuna, The Usos, and Solo Sikoa. Wrestling is Roman’s forte, and he continues to carry on his family’s legacy in the ring.
After completing high school at Pensacola Catholic High School and Escambia High School, I attended Georgia Institute of Technology to major in management. While attending Georgia Institute of Technology, I gained valuable skills and knowledge that will help me in my career. I am grateful for the education and experiences I received at both institutions.
Career
Roman Reigns, whose real name is Leati Joseph Anoaʻi, may be best known for his dominance in the world of professional wrestling, but his journey to success began long before he ever stepped into the ring. Born into a prominent Samoan wrestling family, Reigns was surrounded by legends like his father, Sika Anoaʻi, and his cousin, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
However, his path to stardom took a different turn as he pursued an American football career. He played for the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League before switching to wrestling.
Despite initial criticism and challenges, Reigns has established himself as a formidable force in the ring and continues to captivate audiences with his undeniable athleticism, charisma, and talent.
Roman Reigns has proven himself to be a formidable and versatile wrestler throughout his career. Signed by WWE in 2010, Reigns spent time in their developmental region, Florida Championship Wrestling, honing his skills before making his official roster debut in 2012.
As a member of the iconic faction, The Shield, alongside Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins, Reigns quickly became a fan favorite for his electrifying in-ring performance and unwavering loyalty. After The Shield disbanded in 2014, Reigns continued his success as a singles competitor, cementing his place as a main eventer in WWE.
Reigns has had a highly successful professional wrestling career, winning numerous titles and awards during his time in WWE. He has held the WWE Championship four times and the WWE Universal Championship twice, becoming a six-time world champion.
He has also held the WWE United States Championship, WWE Intercontinental Championship, and WWE Tag Team Championship (with Seth Rollins). Reigns has also achieved notable accomplishments, such as winning the 2015 Royal Rumble and being named Superstar of the Year in 2014. His success has cemented his status as a top wrestler in the wrestling industry.
Awards and nominations
- Championships and achievements:
- Six-time WWE World Champion:
- Four-time WWE Champion
- Two-time WWE Universal Champion
Other championships:
- One-time WWE United States Champion
- One-time WWE Intercontinental Champion
- One-time WWE Tag Team Champion (with Seth Rollins)
Winner:
- Royal Rumble Match
- Superstar of the Year (Slammy Awards)
- WWE Record Equals:
- Most eliminations in a Survivor Series match (4)
- Previously held records:
- Most eliminations in a Royal Rumble match (12)
- 28th Triple Crown Champion: On Winning the Intercontinental Championship
- 17th Grand Slam Champion: Won all major singles championships in WWE
- WrestleMania Title: Seven Times
Ranked No. 1:
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s PWI 500
Additional recognition:
- Sporting News Male Professional Wrestler of the Year
Social media
- Instagram Name: @romanreigns
- Facebook Name: Roman Reigns
- Twitter Username: @WWERomanReigns
Personal life
Roman Reigns is an American professional wrestler from the famous Anoaʻi wrestling family. He has been married to Galina Becker since 2014 and they have five children, whose names are kept private. Despite coming from a family with a strong wrestling background, Reigns originally pursued a career in football before entering professional wrestling. He graduated with a degree in management from
Georgia Institute of Technology. Reigns is known for his dedication to fitness and healthy living and has publicly battled leukemia twice, in 2007 and again in 2018. He values spending time with his family and maintaining a private life outside of wrestling.
List of movies played
- Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Reigns has a brief cameo in this film as Mateo, a security guard at a prison in Samoa.
- The Wrong Girl He appears uncredited in this film as a wrestler.
- WWE Raw Reigns has been a regular on WWE Raw since his debut.
- WWE SmackDown: He has also been a regular guest on WWE SmackDown since
- Total Divas Reigns made a guest appearance on the reality show in 2013.
Net worth
Reigns is not only a successful wrestler but he has also ventured into acting and appeared in several movies and television shows.
His success in both industries has contributed to an impressive net worth of $20 million, making him one of the highest paid wrestlers in WWE.
