Early Life and Education of Roman Reigns: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Roman Reigns, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Roman Reigns (Leati Joseph Anoaʻi) is a highly regarded American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's SmackDown brand. He is considered one of the best and most influential wrestlers globally. His 1,316-day reign as WWE Universal Champion stands as the fourth-longest world title reign in WWE history and the longest since 1988. Before wrestling, Reigns was a football player.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

May 25, 1985: Roman Reigns Born

On May 25, 1985, Leati Joseph Anoaʻi, now known as Roman Reigns, was born. He is an American professional wrestler and former football player currently signed to WWE.

2005: Met Galina Becker

In 2005 Roman Reigns met Galina Becker.

May 2007: First leukemia diagnosis

In May 2007, Roman Reigns was first diagnosed with leukemia when he was signed to the Minnesota Vikings.

December 2007: Birth of first daughter

In December 2007, Roman Reigns and Galina Becker's first child, a daughter, was born.

2007: Diagnosis of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

In 2007, Roman Reigns was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia.

June 2014: Appearance in PSA with daughter

In June 2014, Roman Reigns' daughter appeared with him in a PSA.

December 2014: Marriage to Galina Becker

In December 2014, Roman Reigns married Galina Becker.

November 2016: Birth of twin sons

In November 2016, Roman Reigns and his wife Galina Becker welcomed twin sons.

2018: Living with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

In 2018, Roman Reigns shared that he had been living with chronic myeloid leukemia since his diagnosis in 2007, an incurable but treatable form of blood cancer.

February 25, 2019: Return to Raw after remission

On February 25, 2019, Roman Reigns made his return to Raw, revealing his leukemia was once again in remission. Later that night, Reigns and Rollins assisted Ambrose from an attack by Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley, Elias, and Baron Corbin.

March 2020: Birth of another set of twin sons

In March 2020, Roman Reigns and his wife Galina Becker had another set of twin sons.

2020: Return at SummerSlam and New Moniker

In 2020, Roman Reigns made his return at SummerSlam, attacking "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman. He aligned himself with Paul Heyman, turning heel for the first time since 2014.