How is The Rock related to Roman Reigns?: The Anoa'i family in WWE explained

The Anoa’i family is arguably the most famous wrestling family in WWE history, with the likes of Roman Reigns and The Rock part of it.

The Bloodline is the biggest thing going in wrestling today, with Roman Reigns the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and The Usos the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions. Both are enjoying historic runs with their respective titles.

The group has recently been strengthened by the arrival of Solo Sikoa, the younger brother of The Usos, and he is just the latest member of the Anoa’i family to make an impact in WWE.

Of course, The Rock is one of the biggest stars in the world and if things go to plan could be facing off with his “cousin” Roman at WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles next year. The storyline is sure to focus on family and who the real “Head of the Table” and “Tribal Chief” truly is.

But how are the two WWE legends exactly related, and where do the Anoa’i family’s roots begin and where have they grown since? GiveMeSport takes you through the history and members of the iconic family…

The Rock’s grandfather “High Chief” Peter Maivia and Roman Reigns, The Usos and Sikoa’s grandfather Reverend Amituana'i Anoaʻi were blood brothers, a connection that has lasted since and seen the two families regard themselves as one.

Maivia’s adopted daughter Ata married Rocky Johnson and are the parents of The Rock – his original ring name of Rocky Maivia a play on his status as a third-generation wrestler. The equivalent third-generation offspring on the Anoa'i side are considered cousins of The Great One.

The sons of Amituana’i, Afa and Sika, saw Maivia as their uncle. The pair wrestled as “The Wild Samoans” in the 1970s and 1980s in WWE.

Afa is father to lesser-known wrestlers Samu and Manu, both of