Roman Reigns is unquestionably WWE’s biggest Superstar today, but one member of his family once believed the Tribal Chief would never become a wrestler.
Reigns recently surpassed three years as WWE Universal Champion with his reign seeing him dispatch of Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Cody Rhodes, and Drew McIntyre, among others.
Speaking to “WrestleBinge,” Lloyd Anoa’i, who once competed for WWE and ECW, stated that Reigns hardly seemed interested in getting into the business at first. He said,
“He’s always been quiet. Ever since he was younger, Roman’s been quiet. He was always to himself. Him and the twins [The Usos], they were inseparable. They were always hanging out because they all lived in Pensacola, Florida, together.
“So they were around each other every day. Joe [Reigns] was… I’ve never seen him, really, to be honest with you, I never thought he’d get into the wrestling business because he never looked that way. He never focused on it. He wasn’t really interested in it.
“After college, when he got drafted to the NFL, I was like, ‘Alright, here we go.’ Then, of course, everything happened with the sickness he had, and he couldn’t pass the test for the NFL, and things happened. So then his next step was, why not get into wrestling? It’s only natural.”
Reigns hasn’t competed since WWE SummerSlam in August and is being advertised for next month’s WWE Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Roman Reigns, the current WWE Universal Champion, has undoubtedly become one of the biggest superstars in the wrestling industry today. However, it may come as a surprise to some that there was a time when one member of his family doubted his potential as a wrestler.
Lloyd Anoa’i, who himself competed for WWE and ECW, recently spoke about Reigns’ early days in the business. He revealed that Reigns didn’t initially show much interest in pursuing a career in wrestling. Anoa’i described Reigns as a quiet individual who kept to himself and spent a lot of time with his twin cousins, The Usos, as they all lived together in Pensacola, Florida.
Anoa’i admitted that he never thought Reigns would enter the wrestling business because he didn’t fit the stereotypical image of a wrestler and didn’t seem focused on it. In fact, after college, Reigns was drafted into the NFL, which seemed like a natural path for him. However, due to health issues, Reigns couldn’t pass the required tests for the NFL, leading him to consider wrestling as his next step.
Reigns’ decision to pursue wrestling turned out to be a game-changer for him. He quickly rose through the ranks in WWE and became one of their top stars. His impressive reign as WWE Universal Champion has seen him defeat notable opponents such as Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Cody Rhodes, and Drew McIntyre.
Although Reigns hasn’t competed since WWE SummerSlam in August, he is currently advertised for the upcoming WWE Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the ring and are excited to see what he has in store for them.
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In conclusion, Roman Reigns’ journey from initially showing little interest in wrestling to becoming WWE’s biggest superstar today is a testament to his talent, dedication, and perseverance. He has proven that sometimes the most unexpected paths can lead to greatness, and his success story continues to inspire aspiring wrestlers and fans alike.