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The Rock and Roman Reigns' Age Difference: Who is the senior Anoa'i Wrestler in WWE

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Roman Reigns share a deep familial ... Read More
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was born on May 2, 1972, while Roman Reigns was born on May 25, 1985, making The Rock approximately 13 years older than Roman Reigns. The Rock's grandfather "High Chief" Peter Maivia and Roman Reigns' grandfather Reverend Amituana'i Anoaʻi were blood brothers, which in turn, makes The Rock and Roman Reigns distant cousins.

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The Rock and Roman Reigns' shared ancestral history


In terms of their wrestling careers, The Rock and Roman Reigns are part of the legendary Anoa'i wrestling dynasty. They share a common Samoan ancestry, being related through their grandfathers. However, as The Rock is now retired from professional wrestling, Roman Reigns is currently the senior Anoa'i wrestler actively competing in WWE.


The Rock has been a source of inspiration and guidance for the Tribal Chief. In various interviews, Reigns has credited The Rock with offering valuable advice and support throughout his career. The former has also publicly praised Reigns, acknowledging his talent and potential inside the ring

Both have also expressed mutual respect and admiration for each other. The Rock has often spoken about Reigns' dedication, work ethic, and passion for the sport. Reigns, on the other hand, has looked up to The Rock as a role model and has often sought to follow in his footsteps.

The two legendary wrestlers have each other's back


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The Rock and Roman Reigns are both proud representatives of the Anoa'i dynasty in WWE. The two have both achieved significant success in the company, with The Rock becoming a WWE Hall of Famer and a member of the board of directors of TKO Group Holdings—the parent company of UFC and WWE and Reigns winning multiple championships, including the WWE Championship.


Despite their busy schedules, The Rock and Reigns have maintained a close personal connection. They have been spotted together at various events, and the latter has often sought The Rock's counsel on matters, even beyond wrestling. The bond between The Rock and Roman Reigns is rooted in their shared family heritage, mutual respect, and admiration for each other's accomplishments.

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