Who is Joelle Anoa’i?
Joelle is an American celebrity child, and for now remains known only as the daughter of Roman Reigns.
Joelle Anoa’i Bio
Joelle Anoa’i was born on 13 December 2007 in Tampa, Florida USA. Her mother is Galina Becker, wrestler Roman Reigns’ wife of nine years. Her parents met all the way back in 2005 at Georgia Institute of Technology, but married only in 2014. Joelle is an older sister to two sets of twins born in 2016 and in 2020.
Joelle is currently attending Mt. Pleasant High School.
She has yet to pursue a career on her own, but has already appeared in public, back in 2014 in a public service announcement (PSA), next to her father. Moreover, they share a close bond and she often accompanies him to wrestling matches, cheering for him. Furthermore, they are often seen in public, with Roman driving her to school, friend meet-ups, and other events of her interest.
Joelle Anoa’i father, Roman Reigns Bio
Leati Joseph Anoaʻi was born on 25 May 1985, in Pensacola, Florida USA. His father, Sika Anoa’i, and brother Rosey were also professional wrestlers. Raised in the Anoaʻi wrestling family, he has notable relatives, including The Tonga Kid, Rikishi, Umaga, Yokozuna, The Usos, and Solo Sikoa.
After attending Pensacola Catholic High School and Escambia High School, he later studied management at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Before wrestling, Roman Reigns had a football career, playing at Pensacola Catholic and Escambia High School, and In college, he was part of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team. Despite not being selectted in the 2007 NFL draft, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings but was released due to a leukemia diagnosis. He later had brief stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
In 2010, Anoaʻi signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), starting in the developmental territory of Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW). He debuted on 19 August 2010 as Roman Leakee. Transitioning to NXT after FCW’s rebranding, he adopted the name Roman Reigns and a villainous character, debuting on 31 October 2012 and defeating CJ Parker.
Roman Reigns marked his WWE debut with The Shield in November 2012 at the Survivor Series pay-per-view. Alongside Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins, they attacked Ryback during the triple threat main event, aiding CM Punk in retaining the WWE Championship. The trio declared themselves The Shield, fighting against “injustice” but denying any association with CM Punk. They engaged in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs, winning against Team Hell No and Ryback.
Continuing to assist CM Punk, The Shield eventually shifted their focus to John Cena, Ryback, and Sheamus, leading to a victorious six-man tag match at Elimination Chamber. They made their WrestleMania debut by defeating Sheamus, Randy Orton, and Big Show at WrestleMania 29, but The Shield’s undefeated streak in televised six-man tag matches ended in May 2013 in a disqualification loss against Cena, Kane, and Bryan. In August, they aligned with Triple H and The Authority, sparking a rivalry with Cody Rhodes and Goldust.
Reigns and Rollins won the WWE Tag Team Championship in May 2013, successfully defending it against various teams. Their association with The Authority led to feuds with Cody Rhodes and Goldust, including a loss at Battleground. They dropped the tag team titles to Rhodes and Goldust in October. The Shield continued with notable moments such as winning a traditional Survivor Series match and Reigns’ impressive performance in the Royal Rumble match in January 2014. In March 2014, The Shield turned face, winning against Kane and The New Age Outlaws at WrestleMania XXX. They also triumphed over Evolution at Extreme Rules and Payback. However, at the Raw following Payback, Seth Rollins betrayed The Shield, aligning himself with Triple H and The Authority.
Roman Reigns' reaction to losing the world championship is priceless: https://t.co/GqHiJxoKq6 pic.twitter.com/c0uZo1zx1P
— Cageside Seats (@cagesideseats) November 23, 2015
Following Rollins’s betrayal, Reigns briefly teamed with Ambrose before pursuing a singles career. He quickly entered world title contention, participating in high-profile matches at Money in the Bank and Battleground, but did not secure the championship. Reigns continued feuds with Randy Orton, Big Show, and others. He won the 2015 Royal Rumble, earning a WrestleMania 31 title shot but faced fan backlash. At WrestleMania 31, Seth Rollins cashed in Money in the Bank, leading to Reigns’ defeat in a triple-threat match against Rollins and Brock Lesnar.
Reigns resumed feuds with Big Show, Bray Wyatt, and the Wyatt Family, with notable matches at Extreme Rules, Payback, and Hell in a Cell. The feud with Wyatt culminated in Reigns defeating Wyatt in a Hell in a Cell match at the pay-per-view event in October 2015.
In October 2015, Roman emerged as the top contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, winning a fatal four-way match. Seth Rollins, the champion, suffered a knee injury in November, leading to a title vacancy. Reigns won a tournament at Survivor Series to become the new champion but lost it moments later to Sheamus. However, Reigns reclaimed the title the next night on Raw in a rematch granted by Vince McMahon. In early 2016, Reigns lost the title in the Royal Rumble match but later regained it at WrestleMania 32.
Throughout 2016, Reigns faced challenges and controversies, including a suspension for violating the WWE Wellness Program. Despite the setback, he returned to win the United States Championship, eventually reuniting with The Shield. Reigns continued to be a significant figure, engaging in various rivalries, successfully defending titles, and participating in high-profile matches. At WrestleMania 33, he defeated The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred match.
In 2018, Reigns pursued the Universal Championship but faced defeats. His career took an unexpected turn when he announced his battle with leukemia in October. After a hiatus, he made a return in February 2019. Reigns, along with his Shield teammates, reunited and continued to be a dominant force in WWE.
Reigns became the WWE Universal Champion in August 2020, aligned with Paul Heyman, and adopted a heel persona for the first time since 2014. He successfully defended the title against various challengers, including Jey Uso, Kevin Owens, and Edge.
Romans’ reign extended to become the longest in the history of the Universal Championship. He faced challenges, including a brief absence due to a positive COVID-19 test, but returned to defeat Goldberg and Brock Lesnar in major events.
Roman maintained his dominance through 2021 and into early 2022, setting records for the longest Universal Championship reign. He faced notable opponents such as Seth Rollins, John Cena, and Brock Lesnar. As of January 29, 2022, Roman surpassed Lesnar’s reign and became the longest-reigning Universal Champion. He continued his success at WrestleMania 38, winning the WWE Championship and achieving the status of Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Reigns faced new challenges, including a feud with Cody Rhodes, further solidifying his position as a dominant wrestler in WWE.
Roman Reigns has been featured as a playable character in various WWE video games, including WWE 2K14 to WWE 2K20 (where he was the cover star), WWE 2K Battlegrounds, WWE 2K22, and WWE 2K23.
Additionally, Reigns is a regular guest on Xavier Woods’ humorous YouTube channel, UpUpDownDown, in which he goes by the nickname “The Merchandise”. On 31 December 2019, Reigns made an appearance on Fox’s New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey, participating in a pre-taped match in which he defeated Dolph Ziggler.
According to authoritative sources, Roman Reigns’s net worth is estimated at $5 million, as of early 2024.
