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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