{"id":673,"date":"2025-05-18T21:02:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T21:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=673"},"modified":"2025-05-19T14:58:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T14:58:03","slug":"roman-reigns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/roman-reigns\/","title":{"rendered":"About Roman Reigns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"219\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roman-Reigns.png\" alt=\"Roman Reigns\" class=\"wp-image-674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roman-Reigns.png 219w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roman-Reigns-150x158.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roman-Reigns-50x53.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roman-Reigns-100x105.png 100w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Roman-Reigns-200x210.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Full Name:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leati Joseph Anoa\u02bbi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ring Name:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Roman Reigns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Date of Birth:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>May 25, 1985<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Place of Birth:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pensacola, Florida, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Height:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>6&#8217;3&#8243; (1.91 m)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Weight:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 265 lbs (120 kg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nationality:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>American (of Samoan descent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Life and Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comes from the famous <strong>Anoa\u02bbi wrestling family<\/strong>, which includes legends like <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/yokozuna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yokozuna<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/the-usos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Usos<\/a> (his cousins), <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/rikishi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rikishi<\/a> (his uncle), and <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/about-dwayne-the-rock-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Rock<\/a> (distant cousin).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Played college football at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia Tech<\/a>, where he was a standout defensive tackle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Briefly played professional football in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Football League<\/a> (CFL) before transitioning to wrestling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Roman Reigns debuted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWE<\/a>\u2019s developmental system in 2010 and quickly rose through the ranks. He became a key figure in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWE<\/a>\u2019s main roster and one of the company\u2019s most prominent faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Championships &amp; Accomplishments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWE<\/a> Universal Champion<\/strong> (multiple reigns)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWE<\/a> World Heavyweight Champion<\/strong> (multiple reigns)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWE<\/a> Intercontinental Champion<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWE<\/a> United States Champion<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWE<\/a> Tag Team Champion<\/strong> (with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose as part of The Shield)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winner of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/shows\/royalrumble\/2015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2015 Royal Rumble<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/inside\/anoai-family-photos#fid-27204101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWE Hall of Fame Anoa\u02bbi family legacy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Highlights &amp; Milestones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Career and The Shield (2012\u20132014)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Debuted on the main roster in 2012 as part of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prowrestling.fandom.com\/wiki\/The_Shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Shield<\/a><\/strong>, alongside Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prowrestling.fandom.com\/wiki\/The_Shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Shield<\/a> quickly became one of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWE<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s most dominant and popular factions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for their tactical teamwork and dominant style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Singles Career and Main Event Status (2014\u2013present)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broke out as a singles star after The Shield disbanded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portrayed as a top babyface and the \u201cface of WWE\u201d for several years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Won multiple world titles, headlined many main events including WrestleMania.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Characterized by his &#8220;Big Dog&#8221; nickname and his commanding presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Tribal Chief \/ Head of the Table Era (2019\u2013present)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 2020, Roman turned heel and embraced his <strong>\u201cTribal Chief\u201d<\/strong> persona, managing The Bloodline faction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This darker, more complex character earned critical acclaim and revitalized his career.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currently portrayed as the dominant, calculating leader of the Anoa\u02bbi family legacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holds the WWE Universal Championship for a record-breaking reign.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His promos and storytelling as Tribal Chief have been praised for depth and intensity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Character &amp; Persona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early career: heroic \u201cBig Dog\u201d babyface, representing resilience and determination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current persona: ruthless and strategic \u201cTribal Chief,\u201d demanding respect and loyalty from family and fans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for his signature moves:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spear<\/strong> (finisher)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Superman Punch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His catchphrases include \u201cBelieve That\u201d and \u201cHead of the Table.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signature Moves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spear (finishing move)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Superman Punch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guillotine choke submission (often used in his heel Tribal Chief persona)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samoan Drop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cultural Impact &amp; Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of the most prominent Samoan wrestlers carrying on the Anoa\u02bbi family legacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helped bridge the gap between generations of wrestling fans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His character evolution into the \u201cTribal Chief\u201d has been seen as one of the best heel turns in modern wrestling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A major draw for WWE, regularly main-eventing pay-per-views and drawing huge TV ratings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Married to Galina Becker; they have children together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for his philanthropic work and family-oriented lifestyle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocal about his health struggles, including his battle with leukemia, which he publicly revealed in 2018 and again in 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Famous Quotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m the Head of the Table.\u201d<br>\u201cIt\u2019s the Tribal Chief\u2019s way or no way.\u201d<br>\u201cBelieve that.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Roman Reigns stands as one of the most influential and dominant figures in modern professional wrestling. From his early days as part of The Shield to his critically acclaimed run as the \u201cTribal Chief,\u201d he has solidified his place among the industry\u2019s top performers. His combination of athleticism, charisma, and storytelling continues to captivate audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Full Name: Leati Joseph Anoa\u02bbi Ring Name: Roman Reigns Date of Birth: May 25, 1985 Place of Birth: Pensacola, Florida, USA Height: 6&#8217;3&#8243; (1.91 m) Weight: Around 265 lbs (120 kg) Nationality: American (of Samoan descent) Early Life and Background Career Overview Roman Reigns debuted in WWE\u2019s developmental system in 2010 and quickly rose through [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":674,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[156],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wrestlers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=673"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/673\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":726,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/673\/revisions\/726"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}