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Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns is the ring name of Leati Joseph Anoaʻi, an American professional wrestler and actor.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

He has held multiple world championships and is a member of the famous Anoaʻi wrestling family.

What it is

Roman Reigns is a top WWE superstar who debuted on the main roster in 2012 as part of The Shield. He later became a multi-time world champion, winning the WWE Championship and Universal Championship multiple times. His billed height is 6 ft 3 in and weight 265 lb. He is also a former college football player at Georgia Tech.

Why it matters

Reigns is one of the defining stars of his era in professional wrestling. His 'Tribal Chief' persona and matches have drawn large audiences worldwide, including in Canada where WWE programming is widely broadcast. He has a significant Canadian fan base through WWE tours and televised events.

Key details

Born May 25, 1985 in Pensacola, Florida, Reigns is part of the Samoan wrestling dynasty. His signature moves include the spear, Superman Punch, and Guillotine. He has also held the Intercontinental, United States, and Tag Team Championships, and won the 2015 Royal Rumble.

In short

  • Roman Reigns is a multi-time WWE world champion and former Shield member.
  • He comes from the Anoaʻi wrestling family and played football at Georgia Tech.
  • His signature moves are the spear, Superman Punch, and Guillotine.
  • He has a large Canadian fan base through WWE’s Canadian broadcasts and tours.
Canadian angle

Roman Reigns has appeared on WWE programming widely broadcast in Canada and has a large Canadian fan base through WWE’s touring and televised events.

Quick questions

What is Roman Reigns' real name?
His real name is Leati Joseph Anoaʻi.
What sport did Roman Reigns play before wrestling?
He played college football at Georgia Tech.
What are Roman Reigns' signature moves?
His signature moves include the spear, Superman Punch, and Guillotine.

Sources

  1. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Roman-Reigns
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupation, and overview of his WWE career.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17122948/wwe-profile-page-roman-reigns
    Supports: Billed height and weight, hometown, college football background, debut, signature moves, and championship record.
  3. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/roman-reigns
    Supports: Official WWE profile with height, weight, hometown, signature moves, and career highlights.
  4. A&E — https://www.aetv.com/shows/biography-wwe-legends/season-4/episode-6
    Supports: Family background, NFL aspirations, leukemia-related career interruption, and rise to the 'Tribal Chief' persona.
  5. National Today — https://nationaltoday.com/birthday/roman-reigns/
    Supports: Birth date, family background, and summary of his football and wrestling career.