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'''Roman Reigns''' (real name: '''Leati Joseph Anoaʻi''') is an American professional wrestler and former football player. He is best known for his work in [[WWE]], where he is the longtime '''Undisputed WWE Universal Champion''' and leader of the dominant faction known as '''The Bloodline'''.

== Early Life ==
* Born on '''May 25, 1985''' in Pensacola, Florida
* Member of the famous '''Anoaʻi wrestling family''', which includes [[The Rock]], Yokozuna, [[Rikishi]], and The Usos
* Played college football at Georgia Tech
* Briefly signed with the Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL

== WWE Career ==
* Signed with WWE in 2010 and trained at Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW)
* Debuted on the main roster in 2012 as part of '''The Shield''', alongside Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley)
* Later became a solo star and perennial main-eventer

== Achievements ==
* '''4-time WWE World Champion'''
* '''2-time Universal Champion'''
* '''Grand Slam Champion''' (WWE, Intercontinental, United States, Tag Team titles)
* '''Royal Rumble''' winner (2015)
* '''WrestleMania''' main-eventer multiple times (including WrestleMania 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39)

== The Tribal Chief Era ==
* In 2020, returned with a new persona: “The Tribal Chief”
* Aligned with [[Paul Heyman]] as his special counsel
* Formed '''The Bloodline''' with The Usos and later Solo Sikoa
* Known for the catchphrase: “Acknowledge me”
* Held the '''Undisputed WWE Universal Championship''' for over 1,000 days — the longest modern title reign

== Rivalries ==
* Has feuded with:
  - [[Brock Lesnar]]
  - Cody Rhodes
  - [[John Cena]]
  - Drew McIntyre
  - Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens
* Noted for storytelling-heavy main events and faction-based angles

== Personal Life ==
* Married with five children
* Diagnosed with leukemia in 2007 and again in 2018 — made a full recovery
* Advocates for cancer awareness and survivor support

== Legacy ==
* Considered the '''face of WWE’s modern era'''
* Transitioned from a polarizing babyface to a critically acclaimed heel
* Reinvented the main-event scene with character-driven promos and long-term storytelling

== See Also ==
* [[WWE]]
* [[Paul Heyman]]
* [[Brock Lesnar]]
* [[WrestleMania]]