From father to uncle, Roman decided to carry forward his family legacy by entering the world of wrestling. He is popularly known by his ring name “Roman Reigns” but his real name is Leati Joseph Anoai.
He was born on May 25, 1985, in Pensacola Florida. He became a famous wrestler from the “Samoan family”. Before coming to wrestling, he started his career as a collegiate footballer but in 2008 he took retirement from sports.
Height / Weight / Age
Date Of Birth
25 May 1985
Age
39 Years
Height
In Centimeters – 191 cm
In Feet and Inches – 6’3”
Weight
In Kilograms – 120 kg
In Pounds – 265 lbs
Body Measurements
50-35-18
Eye Color
Hazel
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
15 (US)
Education / Family
Roman was born and grew up in the legendary “American Samoan Anoa’i” family. His father Sika Anoa’i was a professional former wrestler and his mother is Patricia Anoa’i. He attended Pensacola Catholic High School and later went to Escambia High School.
Roman Reigns The Anoa’i Family
He played football in his high school and has won several inter-school competitions. He became the captain in his senior year and a member of “The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Football Team”. Had Matthew Anoa’i aka Rosey died in 2017? He has two sisters Vanessa Anoa’i, and Summer Anoa’i who is his half-sister.
Name
Roman Reigns
Real Name
Leati Joseph Anoai
Nickname
Joe, The Big Dog, The Juggernaut, The Powerhouse, The Guy
Birth Place
Pensacola, Floria, USA
Profession
Wrestler, Former Gridiron Footballer
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
School
Pensacola Catholic High School, Pensacola, Florida
Escambia High School, Escambia County, Florida
College
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
Religion
Roman Catholic
Nationality
American
Home Town
Pensacola, Floria, USA
Debut
NFL – 2007
FCW – 2010
NXT – 2012
WWE – 2012
Fathers Name
Sika Anoa’i (Former Wrestler)
Roman Reigns With His Father
Mothers Name
Patricia Anoa’i
Roman Reigns Mother
Brothers
Matthew Anoa’i aka Rosey (Wrestler, Died in 2017)
Roman Reigns With His Brother
Sister
Vanessa Anoa’I, Summer Anoa’i (Half-sister)
Roman Reigns With His Sister
Career / Fashion And Style
On December 8, 2014, he appeared on television in the episode of RAW.His development deal with “WWE” in 2012 and became the part of its “Development Territory Florida Championship Wrestling” with the ring name “Leakee”. His career turning point was when he made ‘The Shield’ along with Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins.
In the beginning, he lost his debut FCW match. He won his first match against Fahd Rakman. After the rebranding of FCW to NXT, he changed his ring name to “Roman Reigns”.
To become number one contender he challenged Rusev for “WWE Universal Championship”. He was starred in American action films like “Countdown” and “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”.
Awards And Honours
WWE World Championship
4 Times Winner
WWE
Breakout Star of the Year
Feat of Strength of the Year
Faction of the Year
FCW/NXT
FCW Florida Tag Team Championship
American Football
Defensive Player of the Year by the Pensacola News Journal
Earned first-team All-ACC honors
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife and More
He married his girlfriend Galina Becker in 2014. He has two twin sons and one daughter.
Girlfriends
Galina Becker (Fitness Model)
Roman Reigns With His wife Galina Becker
Marital Status
Married
Wife
Galina Becker (2014-present)
Roman Reigns marriage photo
Children
Sons – two (twins, born in 2017)
Roman Reigns Twins Sons
Daughter – Joelle Anoa’i (born in 2008)
Roman Reigns With His Daughter Joelle
Favourite Things
Here we are providing you the list of his favourite things.
Favourite Food
Barbacoa
Favourite Beverage
Monster Energy
Favourite WWE Superstar’s
Bret Hart
Favourite Actor
Pierce Brosnan
Favourite Film
The Wolf of Wall Street
Favourite Destination
Australia
Favourite Restaurant
Chiptole
Favourite American Football Team
Green Bay Packers
Favourite Apps
GTA 5 – Grand Theft Auto V, Counter-Strike, Clash of Clans, Starcraft, Clash Royale
Some Interesting Facts About Roman Reigns
With a huge legacy of professional wrestlers, Roman was born into the legendary American Samoan Anoa’i family.
His father is a WWE “Hall of fame” and a member of the WWF tag team “The Wild Samoans”.
Since childhood, he was fascinated by American Football and was a standout player in high school.
Roman Reigns in Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
At high school, he did 120 tackles, 12 tackles, and 6 forced fumbles.
In 2007, he bid farewell to a football career, he decided to make his career in wrestling to carry forward his family legacy.
He was trained by his father and uncle, later by the crew at Florida Championship Wrestling.
Roman Reigns Childhood Photo
He signed a developmental contract with WWE in 2010 with the ring name “Leakee”.
His hobbies are playing American football and traveling.
Approximately his salary is $4.3 million a year.
His car collection included Lamborghini Huracan, Range Rover, Mercedes Benz SUV, Toyota Fortune.
He has a traditional Samoan tribal tattoo from the right sleeve to the right chest.
Roman Reigns Tattoo
His elder brother starred in the TV reality show “Fat March”. He was a WWE superstar from 2002 to 2006.
Rosey, his elder brother died on 17th April 2017, due to congestive heart failure.
His signature moves are Spear, Superman Punch, Samoan Drop, Multiple Corner Clotheslines, and Running Apron Dropkick.
Roman Reigns SpearRoman Reigns Samoan Drop
Roman Reigns Superman PunchRoman Reigns Running Apron Dropkick
His theme song is “The Truth Reigns” by Jim Johnston.
From the wrestling expert, Dave Meltzer, he received 4.5 ratings for his debut match at TLC 2012.
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