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* Signed with WWE in 2010 and trained at Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) | * 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 | * 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 | * Later became a solo star and perennial main-eventer | ||
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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