[90], Reigns then entered the 2015 Royal Rumble match on January 25, which he won after lastly eliminating Rusev, therefore granting him a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania 31. [98] On May 17 at Payback, Reigns failed to win the world title from Rollins in a fatal four-way match that also involved Orton and Ambrose. Roman Reigns has been Universal Champion since August 30, 2020, and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion since April 3, 2022 Reigns' first cousins include Hall of Famers Rikishi (Solofa Fatu Jr), Yokozuka (Agatupu Rodney Anoai) and former Intercontinental Champion Umaga (Edward Smith Fatu). 1: Roman Reigns vs. Rusev Gamer Gauntlet", "Roman Reigns defeated Dolph Ziggler on FOX's New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey: Live from Times Square", "2020 CBS Sports Wrestling Awards: Drew McIntyre stands out as Wrestler of the Year", "Pro Wrestling 2022 awards: The best male and female wrestler, feud, faction, promo and more", "AJ Styles y Becky Lynch lideran los premios PWI 2018", "PWI's 2016 WWE wrestler of the year and most hated wrestler announced", "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2016", "Roman Reigns Tops 2022 PWI 500, Second Time At Number One", "February 21, 2022 Observer Newsletter: 2021 Awards issue, Cody and Brandi Rhodes leave AEW", "Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more", "March 6, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2016 Awards issue, talent departing TNA, more", "The Shield's first WWE Tag Team Championship reign", "WWE.com Roman Reigns won 2015 Royal Rumble Match", "Early 2014 WWE Slammy Award winners announced", "WWE Announces Year-End Awards on Instagram", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roman_Reigns&oldid=1152637586, * Offseason and/or practice squad member only, Ranked No. Edge, Lesnar vs. Omos", "Roman Reigns Will Be Making Title Defense History At WrestleMania 39 TJR Wrestling", "Reigns sends adorable early Valentine's Day message", "With leukemia in remission, WWE's Roman Reigns announces return to ring", "WWE Superstars Alberto Del Rio, Titus O'Neil and Roman Reigns Take on the Importance of Being a Dad in National Public Service Campaign", "WWE Badass Roman Reigns Has A Heart-Warming Tea Party With His Daughter (Video)", "Video: Roman Reigns celebrates with Dean Ambrose and The Usos and dedicates his victory to his daughter - Superfights", "WWE News: Roman Reigns on why WWE pulled him from tour last year", "WWE's Roman Reigns Wants to Go Back to Work But Gotta 'Protect' My Kids", "Is This The Real Reason Roman Reigns Was Written Off TV For Nose Surgery? It was brief, Reigns said. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Roman Reigns are distant cousins since their grandfathers - Peter Maivia and Amituana Anoa'i - were blood brothers. Since then, they've become one of the most popular tag teams in WWE, raking up multiple tag team titles and putting on numerous entertaining matches, many of which were considered match of the year at the time. The group features stars almost exclusively from the famous Anoai/Fatu family dynasty. [106] The feud between Reigns and Wyatt ended at the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view event on October 25, where Reigns defeated Wyatt in a Hell in a Cell match. He set a record at the professional wrestling event The Royal Rumble in 2014 and in 2016 he won The WWE Championship. If you recall from our earlier discussion about Roman Reigns' brother Rosey, he once had a tag team partner in WWE named Jamal. Rosey was released from his contract in March 2006. In 2007 Roman turned into a professional player. Under the ring name Roman Reigns, he made his main roster debut in 2012 as a member of The Shield alongside Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins. "Some stuff just doesn't have to be said, because we've experienced the same stuff. They went backstage to meet an up-and-coming wrestling prospect who had borrowed from family names to call his character Rocky Maivia. Sika notably won the WWE (WWF) World Tag Team Championship on three occasions in the 1980s alongside his brother Afa Anoai as the Wild Samoans. Reigns, in his role as Undisputed WWE Universal champion and "Tribal Chief" of the family, has ruled with an iron fist, mixing feigned affection for The Usos with a steady diet of manipulation and gaslighting. [118], Reigns was forced by McMahon to defend his championship in the 2016 Royal Rumble match on January 24, 2016. Reigns is a six-time world champion in WWE, having held the WWE Championship four times and the WWE Universal Championship twice. That is the history that was meant to be. He sadly passed away on April 17th, 2017. The most notorious dipper was Junior's younger brother Edward "Ecky" Fatu, who gained stardom in WWF as Umaga. [217] The following week, Reigns was again targeted by the attacker as he was a victim of a hit and run. "He's like, 'Nah, I don't get sick.' Roman was a member of The Shield wrestling team and won champion title as its member. Professional wrestling's legendary Anoa'i family is mourning the loss of former WWE star Matt Anoa'i, better known as Rosey, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 47 . "Imagine you walking in a backyard, and you see big Yokozuna sitting there, Barbarian [Sione Vailahi], my dad, Samu, Tonga Kid, the Wild Samoans," Jimmy Uso said. Me and Jon text a little more sporadically. That means The Bloodline is officially made up of Roman Reigns (accompanied by his special counsel Paul Heyman, who aligned with Reigns in August 2020 and betrayed his former client Brock Lesnar to pledge allegiance to his Tribal Chief in late 2021/early 2022), The Usos, Sami Zayn, and Solo Sikoa. Most of them played football, including Reigns, who was an All-ACC defensive tackle at Georgia Tech and then signed with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings before a bout with leukemia derailed his gridiron career. [205] The Shield defeated the team of McIntyre, Lashley, and Corbin at Fastlane on March 10. Team Rollins)", "Seth Rollins suffers knee injury, new WWE World Heavyweight Champion to be crowned at Survivor Series", "11/9 WWE Raw Results CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report", "11/16 WWE Raw Results: CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report", "Roman Reigns def. Jimmy and Jey Uso (Jonathan and Joshua Fatu) are the twin sons of Solofa Fatu Jr, better known to wrestling fans as Rikishi. "You see this big cooler of turkey tails -- it's turkey butt. The Samoan Dynasty was already on the wrestling map before now. [65] At TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 15, The Shield were defeated by CM Punk in a 3-on-1 handicap match, after Reigns accidentally speared Ambrose. Outside of his character, Yokozuna was known to be an extremely kind-hearted individual. He suffered a heart attack on December 4th, 2009 and tragically passed away. He was born in American Samoa and grew up with 12 siblings. Junior's twin sons were named Joshua and Jonathan. Like his favorite screen hero, he appreciates his opponents after the fight. Roman Reigns and brother fight.. - YouTube Waiting for Binoop kuzhalmannam March 25, 2023 at 9:08 AM Roman Reigns and brother fight.. propel & blog. He is also the first cousin once-removed to the Usos,. [259][260] At this time, Reigns would also feud with Edge, who had won the Royal Rumble match. Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley & Baron Corbin", "WrestleMania 35 results: Powell's live review of Ronda Rousey vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair for the Raw and Smackdown Women's Titles, Daniel Bryan vs. Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship, Batista vs. [236][237] Following WrestleMania, Reigns continued to remain absent from WWE programming in the midst of the pandemic, telling Hindustan Times: "For me, I just had to make a choice for my family. Roman was just 28, when he won a prestigious title Superstar of the Year at the Slammys, the importance of which is equivalent of the Grammys for musicians. Nick Schwartz. His parents moved their family to USA, when Sika was just 14 years old. [280], On the December 3 episode of SmackDown, Reigns successfully defended his title against Sami Zayn after Lesnar attacked Zayn. [213] Reigns defeated McIntyre at Stomping Grounds on June 23, despite interference from McMahon. The dynamic between Reigns and Solo Sikoa will get more interesting as the latter's real-life brothers wouldn't be around to accompany him. "He would have been like, 'You already know who the real Tribal Chief is,'" Reigns said. [298] Cody Rhodes, who won the 2023 Royal Rumble, earned a match against Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 39. [160][161] On the June 19 episode of Raw, Reigns was attacked by a returning Strowman, who challenged Reigns to an ambulance match at Great Balls of Fire on July 9,[162] which Reigns lost. So, I can look at the basics like, 'Oh, that's how he did that hip toss. But Reigns and the Usos have led it into this generation and, arguably, have elevated it to become the most significant family in the industry's history, save for the McMahons. It didn't materialize. ", "IVideo: Sheamus reportedly responsible for Roman Reigns's broken nose", "Roman Reigns undergoes surgery following Triple H attack", "Superstars to be featured on WWE 2K17 roster", "WWE 2K18 roster: Meet the Superstars joining the list of playable characters", "WWE 2K19 Roster Reveal: 75 Playable Superstars Announced", "Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns unveiled as WWE 2K20 cover Superstars", "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare: Reigns & Rollins team up with Creed & Kofi! In 1989, on that sunny day in Pensacola, the 4-year-old Reigns, decades before becoming "The Head of the Table," shot his cousins the middle finger during that initial meeting. They both tried to convince all the parents to spend more time with their kids. Its not a secret that Roman Reigns comes from a famous wrestling family, and almost each man from his breed was able to wrestle. While he hasnt wrestled in the WWE, dont let that fool you. He is also a one-time WWE United States Champion, a one-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, a one-time WWE Tag Team Champion (with Rollins), the 2015 Royal Rumble winner, and the 2014 Superstar of the Year. His career lasted till 2014, when he was diagnosed with heart disorder. [7][19] Anoai's most notable game came against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in September, where he tied for the team lead with five tackles and had a forced fumble. 1 Contender)", "WWE RAW Results 11/2/15 (Team Reigns vs. [304] This marked the first time any champion defended the same championship three WrestleManias in a row. [181], Reigns competed in the 2018 Royal Rumble match on January 28, but was the last participant eliminated by eventual winner Shinsuke Nakamura. [68][69] The next night on Raw, The Shield competed in a six-man tag team match against Daniel Bryan, Sheamus and John Cena, with all three members of the winning team qualifying for the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, which The Shield lost via disqualification after The Wyatt Family interfered and attacked Cena, Bryan and Sheamus. I couldn't believe he did it and I was so grateful.". [5] Anoai was a three-year starter beginning in his sophomore year and was also one of the team captains as a senior. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame by The Usos and Rikishi. Since his feud with Jey Uso in 2020, Roman Reigns has been referred to as the Tribal Chief. From Nigeria, WE THE ONES, Hi Roman reigns Im a huge fan I have always wanted u to come to my house and adopt me Im 12+years I have always loved the shield and ur nickname I hope u remember me and dont neglect this comment I live in Nigeria, I am a big fuuun of u.roman reigns u are my hero I love u sooooo much just wish I can see u one day ur pictures are all over my bedroom??? [325], Reigns also makes regular appearances on fellow wrestler Xavier Woods' comedic YouTube channel UpUpDownDown under the nickname "The Merchandise". [70] A six-man tag team match pitting The Shield against The Wyatt Family on February 24 at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view was arranged, in which The Shield lost after Ambrose abandoned the match mid-way through. Roman Reigns. See Roman Reigns full list of movies and tv shows from their career. [263], Reigns' next challenger for the championship was Cesaro,[264] whom Reigns defeated at WrestleMania Backlash on May 16. She is the first child of Joe and Galina Anoai. Rhodes is part of his own familial dynasty. One day in 1989, Junior brought his twin sons to a WCW television taping. The Hall of Famer was one of the four sons of Elevera Anoai and Iaulualo Folau Solofa Fatu. Subscribe 0 Share 1 waiting. And I have the mindset to experience a lot of things that he's gone through since he's been done with wrestling.". "[238], Reigns returned at SummerSlam on August 23, attacking the new Universal Champion "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, and Braun Strowman after their match for the title. 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Reigns managed to win after overcoming interferences from McMahon, Del Rio and Rusev, regaining the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the process. The stable has been a dominant force thanks to the indomitable members of the Anoa'i family. Roman Reigns speaks out about his brother's passing and his plans for WWE Payback facebook twitter Even by Roman Reigns ' standards, the last two weeks have been almost unbearably difficult. [note 1][18] Both his father Sika Anoai and his brother Rosey were professional wrestlers. 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Reigns signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2007 as an undrafted free agent. And the way to do that was to go back to what Reigns knew best: family. That contest helped Big E look good, but it also capped off a . Afa's son Samu, only two years older than Heyman, would tag along, too. Patricia is a great woman, who separated from her husband Sika and raised their two sons as a single parent. 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[129][130], On July 19 at the 2016 WWE draft, Reigns was drafted to the Raw brand. While uce is a slang term for bro or brother, recent Twitter interactions between Sami Zayn and Rikishi have indicated that Zayn is specifically an honorary Uso, or an honorary son of Rikishi at least. He was Roman's older brother. Heyman and Reigns have been the creative forces behind the years-long Bloodline arc. Junior went from teaming with Samu as the Samoan SWAT Team and the Headshrinkers to becoming a wildly popular singles star in the late 1990s as Rikishi, who could dance and have fun as quickly as he could lay down a beating on an out-of-line heel. Title", "WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women's Championship, Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight in a Pitch Black match", "1/30 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Cody celebrating Rumble win, Ripley declares WM choice, Gargano vs. Corbin and Seth vs. Gable", "Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes", "WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, two Elimination Chamber matches, Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor", "WWE WrestleMania 39: Roman Reigns' Entrance Time Revealed", "Roman Reigns Defeats Cody Rhodes, Retains WWE Universal Title at WrestleMania 39", "4/2 WWE WRESTLEMANIA 39 NIGHT 2: Keller's report on Reigns vs. Cody, Belair vs. Asuka, Gunther vs. Sheamus vs. McIntyre, Balor vs. [232] At the Royal Rumble on January 26, 2020, Reigns defeated Corbin in a falls count anywhere match, after receiving assistance from The Usos. [219] However, Bryan revealed the attacker as a man who merely resembled Rowan. [59][60] Their association with The Authority led them to begin a rivalry with Cody Rhodes and Goldust. Age 37 years old #532 Most Popular. . [92][93] Reigns then successfully defended his WrestleMania title shot against Daniel Bryan at Fastlane on February 22. Sami Zayns presence in The Bloodline has caused friction with Jey Uso. [290] At WrestleMania Backlash on May 8, Reigns and The Usos defeated RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Riddle) and McIntyre in a six-man tag team match. [22], After going undrafted in the 2007 NFL draft, Anoai was signed by the Minnesota Vikings in May 2007. [74] The Shield then defeated Evolution at both Extreme Rules on May 4 and Payback on June 1. As a kid, Reigns would pull up and see his father training the likes of Junior, Sam Fatu and Rodney Anoa'i, who became WWF champion as the character Yokozuna. [286], On the February 4 episode of SmackDown, Goldberg would make his return to challenge Reigns to a match at Elimination Chamber for the title a match two years in the making after their match at WrestleMania 36 was called off due to Reigns taking a hiatus. After making his comeback following the main event of SummerSlam 2020, Reigns won the Universal Championship a week later at the Payback premium live event. This is how we provide. So he did the first thing that popped into his 4-year-old mind. Unexpectedly, at least to Reigns, a giant RV pulled up in front of the house. [142] At Roadblock: End of the Line on December 18, Reigns faced Owens for the Universal Championship, but lost via disqualification when Chris Jericho attacked Owens to prevent Reigns from winning the match and the title. Like this is what we've been waiting on. [87] This started a feud between Reigns and Big Show,[88] in which Reigns defeated him multiple times by countout[89] and disqualification. Joe is, of course, now known as Roman Reigns, pro wrestling's top star. Sikoa has become the quiet, intimidating enforcer of the Bloodline group, alongside Reigns, the Usos and Heyman, the consigliere they call "Wiseman. But the athlete explained, he had to leave to be with his wife and their newborn sonstwins. "Peter decided he'd better train me to wrestle and put me in the business before we cause some damage and wind up in prison," Afa told ESPN. He has wrestled on the independent circuit, going to Japan, Epic Championship Wrestling and many others. [122] After WrestleMania, Reigns began a feud with AJ Styles and successfully defended the championship against him at Payback on May 1[123] and then again at Extreme Rules in an Extreme Rules match on May 22. Reigns actually picked up the victory after attacking Jeys injured brother Jimmy Uso, with Jey quitting to save his brother. 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