Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns
	Roman Reigns in 2024 as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion

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