WWE Superstar Roman Reigns’ Notable Family Connections: The Rock and More
The Bloodline narrative is a significant facet of WWE history, with Roman Reigns prominently featured at its core.
Reigns, born Leati Joseph Anoaʻi and referred to as the “Original Tribal Chief,” hails from the illustrious Anoa’i family, a lineage that has produced numerous professional wrestlers since the 1960s. This family lineage originated from Peter Maivia and Amituana’i Anoa’i, two close friends who took a blood oath to unite their families into what you might call a bloodline.
Over the years, the family has expanded, giving rise to many siblings, cousins, and other notable figures who have left their mark in the realm of professional wrestling with varying degrees of success. Continue reading to discover more about the renowned wrestlers Roman Reigns considers family.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Dwayne and Reigns are distantly related, though not by blood, both being members of the Anoa’i lineage from the Samoan Islands. They often refer to each other as cousins. Dwayne’s grandfather Peter Maivia is the brother of Reign’s grandfather Amituana’i Anoa’i. The two also appeared together in Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw.
Peter Maivia
Maivia was a professional wrestler and stunt performer who made a blood oath with his friend, Amituana’i Anoa’i, to merge their families. He made his wrestling debut in 1960 and joined the now-defunct World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1977. His spouse, Ofelia Fuataga, was among the first female promoters in pro wrestling. Despite not being biologically related, he is acknowledged as a full family member.
Amituana’i Anoa’i
Pola’ivao Leati Sika Amituana’i Anoa’i, known in wrestling circles as Sika, was one half of the Wild Samoans tag team alongside his brother Afa. He entered WWF in 1980 and sadly passed away from a heart attack on June 25, 2024.
Simone Johnson
Simone is the first daughter of Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia. She made her debut on television as a pro wrestler in October 2022, followed by her in-ring debut in April 2023. As of January 2024, she serves as the General Manager of NXT, WWE’s developmental brand.
Solofa Fatu, Jr.
Solofa Fatu, Jr., better known as Rikishi, is also a cousin of Reigns. He has two brothers, Sam Fatu and Edward Smith Fatu, who wrestles under the name Umaga.
Savelina Fanene
Known in the ring as Nia Jax, Fanene is a distant cousin of Reigns. She began her wrestling career in 2014, initially competing under the name Fada. Though she left WWE in 2021, she made her return to the ring in September 2023.
Umaga
Edward Smith Fatu, also known as Umaga, is a cousin of Reigns and has two brothers who are also professional wrestlers. He trained with his cousin Matt Anoa’i at the Wild Samoan wrestling school, making his wrestling debut in 1995.
Yokozuna
Agatupu Rodney Anoa’i, or Yokozuna, was a prominent wrestler in the WWF. He was cousins with both Reigns and The Rock. Tragically, Yokozuna passed away in his sleep due to pulmonary edema in October 2000.
Galina Becker
Reigns first encountered his wife, Galina Becker, while they were both attending the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2007. Together, they have welcomed five children, including Joelle and two sets of twin boys whose names remain private.
