Dana Brooke Reigns and Rollins defeated Bryan and Orton at WWE Payback to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship. The next logical step in this fantastic story will be for Zayn and Reigns to settle their issues in three weeks in Montreal to set up whatever the match is going to be at 'Mania. Damon Kemp The next month, at Elimination Chamber, Reigns would defeat former "Honorary Uce" Sami Zayn. Riddick Moss Joining the WWE is still a dream for many and we are extremely happy these six wrestlers have achieved theirs. Sam Roberts, Matthew Bloom On the July 30 episode of SmackDown, while walking backstage, stage equipment and boxes fell onto Reigns. Anoa'i got married in early December 2014. Since childhood, the boy has wrestled and played American football. Ivar Although Leakee teamed with strong Donny Marlow and they showed a good performance, the fighters could not win because of the lack of experience. Katana Chance Roman Reigns is arguably the biggest name in WWE today. Roman prefers long unfastened hair, and he has a large tattoo in the shape of a Samoan tribal pattern on his right shoulder. Olympe Margaux In 2015, Reigns fought at the Greatest Royal Rumble. The Great One may be one of the few men who are more successful and well-known than The Tribal Chief. Reigns returned to television on the December 8 episode of Raw when WWE awarded him the 2014 "Superstar of the Year" Slammy Award. Cameron Grimes WebRoman Reigns was born on May 25, 1985, in Pensacola, Florida, U.S. to Sika Anoai and Patricia Hooker. As a result, Reigns faced Edge at Money in the Bank on July 18, with Reigns emerging victorious thanks to interference from Seth Rollins. He teamed up with Haku early in his career, and the two men formed The Islanders. their respective owners. Anytime. Yulisa Leon At Extreme Rules on July 14, Reigns and The Undertaker defeated McIntyre and Shane in a No Holds Barred Match. . Valhalla He is a member of the Anoa'i family, a renowned Samoan-American wrestling dynasty. Elias Shane and McIntyre beat him down until Roman Reigns came out to make the save. Reigns made his official return six days later at TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs, where he prevented Big Show from attacking John Cena during the latter's match with Seth Rollins, as well as attacking Rollins which allowed Cena to win the match. One of Roman's cousins, let's give it up for him. He performed in various promotions till 2017. Comment down below and let us know! Mark Coffey Charlie Dempsey After Sami Zayn made his choice to protect Kevin Owens following the Royal Rumble main event, it appears like the now-former Honorary Uce will get his shot at Roman Reigns very soon. Mace Jessika Carr . Listen to Ring Rust Radio for all of the hot wrestling topics. Sanga Reigns predictably beat Triple H for his third title at Mania, provoking boos from the audience. His mother is Italian and his father, Sika Anoai, is a Samoan professional wrestler. Tama had some good matches during a career that lasted for over five years. The Tribal Chief successfully defended the undisputed WWE universal title against Owens, but the Bloodline continued to pummel Owens after the match. Santos Escobar At the Royal Rumble on January 28, Reigns retained against Kevin Owens. Kayla Braxton After telling the audience and colleagues the sad news, he hugged teammates, Dean Ambrose, and Seth Rollins, and left the championship title belt in the ring. With so many releases, the company might need newer wrestlers with lower wage bills to compensate for the loss. Vic Joseph The departure of Gallows and Anderson was a surprise in part because they had just signed a four-year extension with the company in 2019. On the May 13 episode of Raw, The Shield's undefeated streak in televised six-man tag team matches ended in a disqualification loss in an elimination match against Cena, Kane and Bryan. The following night on Raw, Reigns was called out to the ring by Strowman, but instead was answered by The Undertaker, who attacked Reigns (who came out to confront Undertaker after Strowman left the ring) with a chokeslam. In an interview with Post Wrestling, he revealed that he Bron Breakker Humberto Carrillo Big E Axiom However, they failed to create an image of independent "law enforcement forces." Reigns' feud with Samoa Joe continued into the following year, ending on the New Years edition of Monday Night Raw, where Reigns faced Joe in a title match where if Reigns was disqualified he would forfeit the title to Joe. Johnson was seen as having a lot of potential and worked extremely hard at his craft. Roman Reigns Michael Cole Now, how Dwayne Johnson and his family fit in starts at the top with Roman Reigns grandfather, Reverend Amituanai Anoai, who was blood brothers with Johnsons maternal grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, who adopted Johnsons mother, Lia, at a very young age after marrying her mother. On October 6, The Shield defeated Ziggler, McIntyre and Strowman, collectively known as "The Dogs of War", at Super Show-Down in Melbourne, Australia. This win also made Reigns only one of two wrestlers to defeat Undertaker at WrestleMania, the other being Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XXX. passionate fan of Rey Mysterio for his high flying style, Edge for being The In October 2012, the athlete took the ring name Roman Reigns and made his debut in the WWE NXT. In 2001, The Shield continued to aid Punk after TLC, attacking both Ryback and The Rock during match in January 2013. He is a two-time Universal Champion, WWE Intercontinental Champion, a three-time WWE Elektra Lopez After being revealed as the newest SmackDown member that night, Reigns would attack Mr. McMahon and Elias. A five-year deal ties Gallows and Anderson to WWE through late-2027. Reigns was later announced as a member for Team Raw in the traditional Survivor Series elimination tag team match on November 20 alongside Kevin Owens, Chris Jericho, former Shield brother Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman which Team Raw lost after Reigns was the last man to be eliminated by Bray Wyatt. But what about The Rocks second cousin, Nia Jax? Reigns was closing in on the victory until a hooded Luke Harper Superkicked him leaving him wide open for a Sister Abigail. 2 cousins of Roman Reigns who aren't in WWE yet & 5 who were in the company before. He would later go on to win the Florida Tag Team Championship alongside Mike Dalton before dropping it to CJ Parker and Jason Jordan. Sonya Deville Cody Rhodes He signed with WWE in 2010 and after spending time in developmental, Reigns made his main-roster debut at Survivor Series in 2012, the very same event at which Dwayne Johnson had debuted with the company 16 years earlier. WebHis mother is Italian and his father, Sika Anoai, is a Samoan professional wrestler. The next night on Raw, Reigns opened the show to ten minutes of severe boos and chants from the crowd, attempting to stop him from speaking, before simply stating "This is my yard now" and leaving the ring. However, Reigns would pull out from facing Goldberg at WrestleMania due to COVID-19 concerns. Roman Reigns father, Sika, was one of the first members of the family to become a star in WWE as one half of The Wild Samoans, the tag team also featuring his However, his first cousins include John Cone Shawn Bennett Erik He is a Odyssey Jones At Crown Jewel on October 31, Reigns was a part of Team Hogan, helping defeat Team Flair. Candice LeRae Lance Anoa'i!! Later, Ambrose did the same, and it became evident to the fans that The Shield ceased to exist, although at that time it was announced that it was a temporary measure. The following month, Reigns faced Lesnar at Crown Jewel, defeating him thanks to help from The Usos. Sheamus Reigns and Ambrose announced that they have a mystery partner against the Wyatts at Night of Champions. With Brock Lesnars return, WWE is expected to have great ratings for a long while. 1 v 1. On the February 5 episode of FCW television, he defeated Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins in a triple threat match to become the number one contender to the FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship. They helped the wrestler CM Punk to win several times, which finally cemented their reputation as Punks supporters. Jerry Lawler Reigns then resumed his feud with Strowman, who attacked him in front of Michael Cole and, after medical personnel put him inside an ambulance, Strowman pushed it over. On September 20, 2014, Reigns underwent emergency surgery on an incarcerated hernia. At Extreme Rules, Reigns once again retained against Blor, who was in his "Demon" persona. Following his match with Cena, Reigns would be confronted by Brock Lesnar. Reigns and Ambrose defeated the Wyatts at Summerslam, but the next night during a rematch, a man gave Reigns and Ambrose bear hugs until they lose consciousness. Luke Gallows Numerous men and women from his family have competed for WWE and other wrestling promotions over the decades. Quincy Elliott Rey Mysterio Norman Smiley It can be assumed this is all building toward Zayn and Owens challenging the Usos for the undisputed tag team titles at WrestleMania. Montez Ford His late brother Rosey signed with WWE for a short run in 2001. This set up a six-man tag team match on the April 22 episode of Raw, which The Shield won. Megan Morant However, Reigns was eliminated by eventual winner Drew McIntyre. This resulted in a TLC Match between Reigns and Corbin at Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 15, which Corbin won after Ziggler and The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) interfered. Despite officially being the No. Upon being waived by the Vikings, he was added to the Jacksonville Jaguars roster to provide depth at defensive tackle. Umaga also won the Intercontinental Championship twice in his career. R-Truth After going undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft, he was signed by the Minnesota Vikings. . Maryse The Bloodline Mike Rome At Fastlane on March 10, Reigns, Ambrose, and Rollins would defeat Corbin, Lashley, and McIntyre. They did not see the attackers, but these were likely The Shield fighters. At Hell in a Cell, Reigns and Rollins failed to regain the tag team title in a triple threat match. This means Dwayne Johnson is not biologically related to Roman Reigns, rather they are blood brothers. Ridge Holland Xyon Quinn, Aleah James Duke Hudson Darryl Sharma At the Royal Rumble on January 29, Reigns defended the Universal Championship against Seth Rollins, but lost by disqualification after refusing to release a hold. Black Pearl (Reno Anoai) While he hasnt wrestled in the WWE, dont let that Edris Enofe Liv Morgan Randy Orton Reigns started a feud with Rusev for the United States Championship. Ava Raine Enjoying victories, The Shield defeated new rivals such as The Undertaker, John Cena. He was dominant and went on an undefeated streak. Apollo Crews The 8-time WWE Champion achieved a lot during his limited time in the ring. Reigns and Lashley won their respective matches, setting up a number one contender's match between the two the following week, which Reigns won. Bianca Belair Finn Blor He became a starter as a sophomore, recorded 25 tackles (5.5 for a loss) and 2.5 sacks as a junior, and was then named a team captain in 2006 as a senior, a year in which he recorded 40 tackles (nine for a loss), 4.5 sacks, and recovered two fumbles, stats that earned him All-ACC First-Team honors. The judges annulled the results and forced the athletes to fight again. Terry Taylor. WebFamous members of the family include WWE Hall of Famers Rikishi, Yokozuna, and brothers the Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika Anoai). After, Reigns began a rivalry with Kevin Owens, retaining the Universal Championship against him in a TLC Match at Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 20. B-FAB Dominik Mysterio came out at No. Roman Reigns Youngest Cousin, Gable Stevesons Brother Sign With WWE Published 08/31/2021, 2:53 AM EDT By Aditya Pran Mahanta Follow Us WWE is always on the hunt to find new talents to add to their roster. However, they still fall under the umbrella of the Anoai tribe. Roman Reigns is not Mexican. As a result, The Shield attacked the entire Authority, protecting new WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan. On the March 4 episode of Raw, Dean Ambrose would save Reigns and Seth Rollins from Baron Corbin, Bobby Lashley, and Drew McIntyre, reuniting The Shield in the process. During the Royal Rumble match, The Shield, led by Reigns, launched a brazen attempt. On the March 14 airing of SmackDown, Reigns and the other members of The Shield defied Kane backstage, and again during Kane's match with Big Show, costing Kane the win, turning all members of The Shield faces in the process. The lifeblood of the company decides if they like what they are watching or not. Be the first one to comment on this story. On October 22, 2018, Reigns relinquished the Universal Championship and announced his hiatus on Raw, revealing that his leukemia had returned after 11 years of privately battling it. However, following the match, Reigns was attacked by a returning Brock Lesnar. Dwayne Johnson and Nia Jax are descendants of the Maivia family. After the match, Samoa Joe attacked Reigns and applied the Coquina Clutch on the entrance ramp before Joe was removed by backstage officials. Piper Niven Roman Reigns was born Leati Joseph Anoa'i into the legendary Samoan American wrestling family of the same last name. . Later that month, at Surivor Series, Reigns teamed up with Bloodline members Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn, and The Usos, to defeat Drew McIntyre, Kevin Owens, Sheamus, Ridge Holland, and Butch in a WarGames Match. The Dirty Dawgz 1 contender's match Big Show interfered and cost Reigns his chance at redemption. Over the next few weeks, The Shield continued exchanging assaults with Kane, who was joined by the New Age Outlaws, leading to a match between the two teams at WrestleMania XXX, which The Shield won. 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