credit: Getty images Roman Reigns, whose real name is Leati Joseph Anoaʻi, is a professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

Reigns was born on May 25, 1985, in Pensacola, Florida, to Sika Anoaʻi and Patricia A. Anoa'i.

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He is part of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family, which includes WWE Hall of Famers The Wild Samoans, Yokozuna, and Rikishi.

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Reigns began his career in professional football, playing for the Minnesota Vikings and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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He later played for the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos before pursuing a career in professional wrestling.

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Fill in somIn 2010, Reigns signed a developmental contract with WWE and was assigned to their developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling. e text

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The Shield quickly became fan favorites and won multiple championships together.

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Reigns has headlined multiple WrestleManias and has been the face of WWE for several years.

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One of the most significant moments in Reigns' career came in 2018 when he announced that he was battling leukemia.

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