Roman Reigns: Early Life, WWE Career, Moves, Entrance Theme and more

Full Name: Leati Joseph “Joe” Anoaʻi Ring Name: Roman Reigns Nicknames: The Tribal Chief, The Head of the Table, The Big Dog Date of Birth: May 25, 1985 Hometown: Pensacola, Florida, USA Height: 6’3″ (191 cm) Weight: 265 lbs (120 kg) Nationality: American Ethnicity: Samoan-Italian Family: Son of WWE Hall of Famer Sika Anoaʻi; cousin to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Rikishi, and The Usos. Roman Reigns hails from the esteemed Anoaʻi wrestling dynasty. Before stepping into the squared circle, he showcased his athletic prowess as a defensive tackle for Georgia Tech. Post-college, he had brief stints with the Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL, and later with the CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos. In 2010, he transitioned to professional wrestling, signing with WWE and debuting in their developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), under the ring name Leakee. Professional Debut: August 19, 2010 (FCW) Main Roster Debut: November 18, 2012, at Survivor Series as part of The Shield WWE Universal