Roman Reigns is one of the pro wrestlers who have dominated WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) this decade. His outstanding performance made him very prominent in the world's most prominent wrestling company. Just like his cousin, Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock, the Samoan-blooded wrestler does have charisma and wrestling abilities that can attract the attention of many people.

Until the Royal Rumble 2022 event, Roman Reigns became one of the main wrestlers in the most prestigious event from WWE. His action with The Shield has also become something that has enlivened the world of WWE. Want to get to know Roman Reigns better? Here are the 10 facts about Roman Reigns!

1. If He were a Superhero, Reigns would rather be Iron Man than Batman

Roman Reigns would rather be Iron Man than Batman because he thinks Iron Man knows how to have fun. Reigns gave that answer when he was part of The Shield, a group of wrestlers who often dress all in black and are known to always beat their opponents.

However, given the baby-faced character Reigns currently has, his answer about the superhero seems fitting for him. Reigns beat the wrestlers in the ring and then he seemed to respect the people he had beaten. Just like Reigns, Iron Man does have more fun in defeating his opponents than Batman who is always serious.

2. The Rock, the Cousin of Reigns, Once Came Back to WWE to Help Him

When The Rock returned to WWE to help Roman Reigns at the 2015 Royal Rumble, many were surprised to see the legendary wrestler return just to help Reigns. To some people, it does seem strange. What was The Rock doing there? What relationship did he have with Reigns?

Reigns and The Rock are cousins ​​in a family of wrestlers who have always graced WWE for generations. The Reigns family also includes WWE Tag Team talents, they are The Usos. At a WWE Raw event, Reigns once partnered with Daniel Bryan to face The Usos. In that match, Reigns even detained Bryan when The Usos were in a vulnerable condition. It turned out that his blood family was still prioritized by Reigns, and he also made it known to the public.

Given that Reigns is a cousin of The Rock, there are still many legendary WWE wrestlers from Samoa who are also related to Reigns. They are Jimmy Snuka, Rikishi Phatu, Umaga, Tama of the Islanders, and Reigns' father Sika.

3. Reigns Won a Royal Rumble while Setting a Record

Roman Reigns did fail at the 2014 Royal Rumble. But before he lost, WWE made sure their superstar was always successful in wrestling in the future. And so Reigns did, he managed to set a record by eliminating 12 opponents in the next Royal Rumble.

WWE plans to use Reigns' achievements at the Royal Rumble event to propel him to new heights. Reigns also won the 2015 Royal Rumble Grand Prix. But by then his newfound fame had been received badly by WWE fans.

4. Before Becoming a Member of The Shield, Reigns Was Part of a Stronger Alliance

Roman Reigns often develops his persona in the world of WWE wrestling. From the very beginning he wrestled, Reigns had also developed an understanding of how important it was to have strong alliances in the world of wrestling. Having played defensively for Chan Gailey's American Football Yellow Jacket team at his college, Reigns stood side by side with Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson.

When Reigns left the team at his college, the Minnesota Vikings also signed him to their roster. Who are his teammates in the Minnesota Vikings? He is the tough Adrian Peterson. It was no wonder why Reigns had such a strong alliance as he was close to many great people, either from his family or people outside his family.

5. Reigns Doesn't Want To Be Compared to John Cena

Over the years, John Cena has managed to establish himself as the most successful baby-faced wrestler in WWE, despite the consistent boos from audiences who don't want his gimmick. Roman Reigns who has a baby face character is also considered to have the same fate as John Cena.

Reigns admits that he is often compared to John Cena but Reigns does not like to be compared to him. In an interview with the Reno Gazette Journal, Reigns declined when asked about his comparison to Cena.

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6. Even Though Reigns is a Strong Wrestler, He's Actually a Gentle Soul

The tough and violent Roman Reigns often destroys his opponents in the ring. But outside the ring, Reigns is much different. He married his college sweetheart Galina Becker. He married her in December 2014 and was blessed with a daughter named Joelle.

It is not surprising that Reigns kept his marital status and immediate family secret. It's hard to buy his fierce persona when everyone knows that Reigns is actually a gentle soul.

7. Reigns Shines in His Debut After Winning Against Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose

While most wrestlers spend years training before they even make their WWE debut, Reigns doesn't need to train that long. He made his debut in wrestling quite early. His size and athletic build helped Reigns earn his place on the WWE triple A wrestler roster. Reigns' victories over Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose also helped him shine quickly.

Known as the Leakee when wrestling with the organization FCW (NXT), Reigns has fought Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose 15 times in a number of different matches. When facing them, Reigns never lost.

8. Reigns is Youngest WWE Star to Win "The Superstar of the Year" Slammy Award

The Slammy Awards are the equivalent of the Academy Awards or Grammy Awards in the world of wrestling. The only difference is that if the Academy Awards and Grammy Awards recognize the artist's performance, the Slammy Awards are used to build the fame of a future wrestler.

The Slammy Awards are not a new concept, although the Slammy Awards have been on hiatus since its inception in 1986. Reigns' acceptance of the Slammy Awards in December 2014 marked a milestone in his rise as a WWE superstar. Earning the Slammy Awards at the age of 28, Reigns is the youngest WWE superstar to win the award.

9. Reigns have a Lot of Similarities with The Rock

The flow of Roman Reigns' appearance in WWE today is similar to The Rock in the mid-1990s. In recent years, The Rock has admitted that he often finds it difficult to escape the shadow of the legendary wrestling figure from his family.

Some believe that Reigns faced the same dilemma as The Rock. That is, Reigns as the future face of WWE is widely accepted, and he is often made to live under Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s shadow.

10. Reigns Also has the Opportunity to have a Career in Hollywood

The phrase "the apple doesn't fall from the tree" perfectly describes the Roman Reigns’ wrestling family who had quite a successful career in the Hollywood film industry. For example, The Rock is now known as a movie star. Actually, as a cousin of The Rock, Reigns also had the opportunity to spread his wings in the world of acting.

"If the opportunity arises... I'm willing to try anything to get a little experience in everything," Reigns told Chuck Carroll in an interview at Turnbuckle Weekly. However, what made The Rock’s cousin successful in Hollywood was his charm and success as a former wrestler. Reigns had a long way to go before he became a wrestling legend as tall as The Rock and became Hollywood's hottest star as well.

Those are the 10 facts about Roman Reigns, The Rock's cousin who also dominates WWE. Do you think there are any other Roman Reigns facts that haven't been covered here? You can share them in the comment section.

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