During the interview, Samoa Joe also said the following about the recent developments with Roman Reigns and John Cena: “Roman Reigns is very good, he’s at the peak of his career. 1. Famous members of the family include Rikishi, Umaga, Yokozuna, Roman Reigns, The Usos and brothers Afa and Sika Anoaʻi, the Wild Samoans.
The fans have a bone to pick with him but that doesn’t concern me.” Samoa Joe is cleared to return to the ring at any time. One of Roman Reigns’ most successful and legendary cousins was the great WWE Hall of Famer Yokozuna.
His ring names are Joe Samoa, King Joe, Samoa Joe and more.
Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe: photos. Samoa Joe wasn’t happy about the RAW Reunion special. And the obvious reason is because he's the only Samoan that isn't tied to the giant Samoan wrestling families. Read our recent interview with Roman Reigns. The Anoa’i family, originating from American Samoa, is a family of professional wrestlers.Family members have comprised several tag teams and stables within a variety of promotions.Famous members of the family include Rosey, Rikishi, Jamal/Ekmo/Umaga, Yokozuna, Roman Reigns, The Usos, Nia Jax, Tamina Snuka and brothers Afa and Sika Anoaʻi, the Wild Samoans. He said these shows are a plague to WWE. Wrestling news & rumors. The first feud following WrestleMania 34 for both men would see Reigns defeat Joe in the main event of the Backlash PPV.
He's an outsider.
Ironically, Yokozuna was billed as a Japanese sumo wrestler from the Land of the Rising Sun, but it certainly worked for him and led him to a very memorable run as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
One feud that should have been far better than what it was featured Roman Reigns facing off with Samoa Joe. So Roman seems to treat him like he's not a part of the Samoan family too. Roman Reigns also said that he will never be Samoa Joe to him, he'll always be just Joe.
Reigns and Joe surprisingly had a disappointing match with fans heckling them for the lack of interest in it. Samoa Joe talked trash about Roman Reigns’ Family, Reigns defeated Joe. WWE Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns is currently locked into a feud with former NXT Champion Samoa Joe, which is why the pair have been working with one another at live events this past week. Roman Reigns & Wife Welcome Twin Baby Boys We recently posted a headline about a Roman Reigns interview with Muscle & Fitness where he talked about expecting twins. With no … Is Roman Reigns and Samoa Joe related? In March 2019, he won his first title on the main roster, the United States Championship. It’s Samoan vs. Samoan, as both The Big Dog and The Submission Machine aim to prove who is the better man after Samoa Joe had words about Roman… During a plodding, tired stretch for WWE Raw, Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe for the Intercontinental Championship will invigorate the brand.
Roman Reigns was born Leati Joseph Anoa’i into the legendary Samoan American wrestling family of the same last name.