SUMMARY
- Roman Reigns and Dwayne Johnson are cousins in real life.
- The Rock and Roman Reigns are from Samoan wrestling families.
Dwayne Johnson has been one of the foremost pillars of professional wrestling. His intense workout regimens and diet plans have gone viral on the internet. Throughout his career, he has performed in several high-profile projects and has amassed a large following. This came as no surprise to The Great One, who was a standout performer and personality throughout his tenure in WWE.
When talking about the Samoan family, the conversation can never be concluded without involving Roman Reigns. The Tribal Chief holds a special position in the WWE that may never be matched again. From being a charming babyface that everyone loved to becoming The Head of the Table, Reigns has seen it all. Over the years, Roman has been at the top of the company and takes full pride in doing so.
The Usos have popularly made a name for themselves with their breathtaking action and matches. They are often seen talking about their rich Samoan heritage, consisting of Roman and Dwayne. Jimmy and Jey have been using the word ‘Uso’ prominently throughout their careers. Their tag team is also named after the word used by several Samoans.
The word basically means brother or sister, which is used in Samoan culture among siblings. It is used among men and women, but not between men and women. Another term ‘Uce’ is also used by Samoans, which is a shortened version of ‘Uso’. Samoans generally call out their brothers by saying ‘Uso’ or ‘Uce’.
Dwayne Johnson and Roman Reigns’ family tree
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is the greatest entertainer in professional wrestling history. His relationship with Roman Reigns (actual name Joe Anoa’i) is well known among WWE fans. The Rock and Roman Reigns are from Samoan wrestling families. The Rocks’ (Maivia) and Reigns’ (Anoa’i) families share a lineage and are blood-related.
Proud of my cousin @WWERomanReigns’ performance. Even more proud of his perseverance & strength as he takes one day at a time to recover from leukemia.
Good to be with him in the islands during this time. #HobbsAndShaw https://t.co/Cj3XITCBF8— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 27, 2019
Being born into the Anoa’i family automatically qualifies Reigns as pro wrestling royalty, but The Rock’s relationship with them stems from a pact. His grandpa, Peter Maivia, High Chief of Malietoa, was “blood brothers” with Reverend Amituana’i Anoa’i, the grandfather of Roman Reigns. Many superstars have emerged from their wrestling dynasties, including Rikishi, Umaga, Nia Jax, and The Usos, to name a few.
The Rock is the son of WWE icon Rocky Johnson, who briefly competed for the company, while Reigns is the son of Sika Anoa’i, one-half of the Wild Samoans. Both The Rock and Reigns are real-life cousins who have achieved similar levels of success in the Stamford-based promotion.
Dwayne Johnson or Roman Reigns: Who is the real Tribal Chief in the family hierarchy?
Despite their relationship, both of them have turned the world of professional wrestling upside down. With their immense personalities and charisma, there is no denying that The Rock and Roman Reigns are two of the most dominant personalities in the WWE. Known for his witty personality and promo skills, Rock can sell tickets for any show in no time, which proves his star power.
Acknowledge me. ☝🏽 #WWEKansasCity #TribalChief @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/Zj0RJYyLzZ
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) October 15, 2023
On the other hand, Roman can carry a match with emotions and intense storytelling. His rivalries with Jey Uso, Edge, Brock Lesnar, and many more superstars over the years have proven his diversity. The unmatched amount of skill and charisma he contains on the mic is truly tough to beat. In his historic title reign, he has undoubtedly reigned as the supreme boss when it comes to domination.
‘The Tribal Chief’ is regarded as the most important position in Samoan society and is at the top of the hierarchy. Over the years, Roman has cemented himself as the Tribal Chief with his stellar performances being the World Champion since 2020. Since Rock passed the torch to him at the 2015 Royal Rumble, Reigns saw no fear in calling himself the Chief of the Samoan tribe.
The Brahma Bull hasn’t been wrestling actively in the company for a long time. His presence surely added a lot to the company and established him as a huge star. He surely was the Chief before Roman came into the company and dominated the scene for several years. With WrestleMania 40 in sight, The Rock would look to dethrone Reigns and become ‘The Tribal Chief’ after defeating Reigns for the World title.
