Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Versus Roman Reigns’ Upcoming WWE Feud Dates Long Back From Their College Football Days

Roman Reigns and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have a unique bond that goes beyond typical celebrity connections. Although not blood relatives, their families are deeply connected through generations of renowned Samoan wrestlers. On the surface, they are also connected by their wrestling and family background, but their rivalry goes deeper and beyond the wrestling ring.

Rock vs. Roman Reigns; A Rivalry Beyond WWE

Before he became WWE’s Roman Reigns, Joe Anoa’i was a Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive tackle. He joined Georgia Institute of Technology to major in management where he joined the Georgia Tech team. Born into a Samoan wrestling family, he played college football from 2003 to 2006, earning accolades like first-team All-ACC honors and team captaincy.

Meanwhile, Dwayne Johnson, a high school standout from Hawaii, earned a scholarship to the University of Miami for his football skills. Joining the Miami Hurricanes in 1991, he contributed to their National Championship win. Playing as a defensive tackle, his career was marred by shoulder injuries, impacting his draft prospects. Despite going undrafted in 1995, he briefly pursued football with the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL before facing uncertainties about his future.

The Georgia Tech-Miami rivalry traces back to 1991 when Georgia Tech joined the Big East Conference alongside the dominant Miami Hurricanes, sparking fierce competition. The clash of styles between Miami’s flashy offense and Georgia Tech’s methodical approach intensified the rivalry. This rivalry has seen memorable moments like “The Clock Game” in 1999 and the “Miracle on Techwood Drive” in 2009.

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In recent years, both teams have been competitive, with Georgia Tech winning the last two meetings.  Despite the on-field intensity, there is mutual respect between the two communities, sharing a commitment to academic and athletic excellence. Now, this rivalry will travel from the college level to the individual level when they collide at WrestleMania.

The Rock steps up against The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns

The two behemoths may face each other again in WrestleMania as hinted by The Rock at the Day 1 special show of RAW last week. Though, it was highly anticipated that The Rock may face his cousin for the title of Tribal Chief and perhaps The Undisputed Championship, it was still a shock for many fans.

The wise man, Paul Heyman responded to The Rock’s cue in his style by clarifying how he was not invited to sit at the table of The Bloodline. But, given his star power, it wouldn’t be surprising if he headlines WrestleMania again, against Reigns. Thus, ensuring the continuation of the battle between their colleges.

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