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, born Leati Joseph Anoaʻi, is a highly acclaimed American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's SmackDown brand. Considered among the best in the world, Reigns holds the distinction of having the fourth-longest world title reign in WWE history, with his Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Championship lasting 1,316 days. This is also the longest championship reign the company has seen since 1988. Prior to his wrestling career, he was also a football player.
May 25, 1985: Birth of Leati Joseph "Joe" Anoaʻi
On May 25, 1985, Leati Joseph "Joe" Anoaʻi, who is better known as Roman Reigns, was born.
2005: Meets Galina Becker
In early 2005, while studying at Georgia Institute of Technology, Roman Reigns met and began dating Galina Becker.
May 2007: Signed by Minnesota Vikings and Leukemia Diagnosis
In May 2007, Anoaʻi was signed by the Minnesota Vikings but was released after being diagnosed with leukemia.
May 2007: Initial Leukemia Diagnosis
In May 2007, Roman Reigns was first diagnosed with leukemia while signed to the Minnesota Vikings.
December 2007: Birth of First Child
In December 2007, Roman Reigns and Galina Becker had their first child, a daughter.
2007: Initial Leukemia Diagnosis
In 2007, Roman Reigns was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia during his American Football career.
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.
2014: Turning Heel
In 2014, Roman Reigns turned heel for the first time since 2014, aligning himself with Paul Heyman.
November 2016: Birth of Twin Sons
In November 2016, Roman Reigns and Galina Becker had twin sons.
2018: Sharing Leukemia Battle with the Public
In 2018, Roman Reigns shared that he had been living with chronic myeloid leukemia, an incurable but treatable form of blood cancer.
February 25, 2019: Return to Raw and Leukemia Remission Announcement
On February 25, 2019, Roman Reigns made his return to Raw, revealing that his leukemia was in remission again. He also aided Dean Ambrose, marking a significant comeback and reunion with his Shield brothers.
December 2019: Last Pinfall Loss Before July 1, 2023
In December 2019, it marks the last time Roman Reigns was pinned before his match on July 1, 2023.
2019: Drafted to SmackDown
In 2019, during the Superstar Shake-up, Roman Reigns was drafted to SmackDown on April 16, with WWE calling Reigns "SmackDown's greatest ever acquisition".
March 2020: Birth of Another Set of Twin Sons
In March 2020, Roman Reigns and Galina Becker had another set of twin sons.
2020: Entering First Royal Rumble Match
In 2020, Roman Reigns entered his first Royal Rumble match since 2020 as entrant #16.
January 1, 2022: Day 1 match cancelled due to COVID-19
On January 1, 2022, Roman Reigns was scheduled to defend his title against Brock Lesnar at the Day 1 event, but the match was canceled as a result of Reigns testing positive for COVID-19.
2024: Solo Sikoa takes over The Bloodline
In 2024, Solo Sikoa removes Roman Reigns from The Bloodline and declares himself the new "Tribal Chief".
