Leati Joseph “Joe” Anoaʻi (born May 25, 1985)[4][7] is an American professional wrestler, actor, and former professional gridiron football player. He is part of the Anoaʻi family[6] and is currently signed to WWE as a member of the SmackDown brand under the ring name Roman Reigns.Roman ReignsReigns in December 2016BornLeati Joseph Anoaʻi[1]
May 25, 1985 (age 34)
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.Alma materGeorgia Institute of TechnologySpouse(s)Galina Becker (m. 2014)Children5FamilyAnoaʻiProfessional wrestling careerResidenceTampa, Florida, U.S.[2]Ring name(s)Leakee[3]
Roman Leakee[4]
Roman Reigns[5]Billed height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)[5]Billed weight265 lb (120 kg)[5]Billed fromPensacola, Florida[5]Trained byAfa Anoaʻi[6]
Sika Anoaʻi[6]
Florida Championship Wrestling[3]Debut2010[4]Football careerNo. 99Career informationCFL statusAmericanPosition(s)Defensive tackle[7]Height6 ft 3[7] in (191 cm)Weight280[7] lb (130 kg)CollegeGeorgia Tech[7]Career historyAs player2007Minnesota Vikings*[8]2007Jacksonville Jaguars*[8]2008Edmonton Eskimos[9]* Offseason and/or practice squad member onlyCareer statsTackles9[9]Knockdowns0[9]Sacks0[9]
* CFL statistics only
After playing college football for Georgia Tech, Anoaʻi started his professional football career with brief off-season stints with the Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) in 2007. He then played a full season for the Canadian Football League‘s (CFL) Edmonton Eskimos in 2008 before his release and retirement from football. He then pursued a career in professional wrestling and was signed by WWE in 2010, reporting to their developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW). As Roman Reigns, he made his main roster debut in November 2012 alongside Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins as The Shield. The trio teamed together until June 2014, after which Reigns entered singles competition.
