Although he’s a self-described “centrist” Democrat, Roman Reigns has thrown his support behind President Donald Trump.
The 39-year-old WWE star, born Joe Anoa’i, confirmed this in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, admitting he had an easy choice when the 2024 presidential election rolled around.
“One person was giving us information. One person was answering questions, so it wasn’t that hard,” he said, referring to Trump’s head-to-head with former vice president Kamala Harris. “I support our president. Trump is one of those guys where he’s got a vast history and a huge background. He’s been in entertainment. He’s been in big business, politics. At this point, I’m supporting a bright future for our country. Positive and competent leadership. For us to be what we’re supposed to be—to be a world leader and carry that respect and do what a world power like us should be doing.”
Reigns, who is gearing up for WrestleMania 41, clarified he doesn’t agree with all of Trump’s policies and decisions. He specifically took issue with the way POTUS handles his political opponents, comparing the current political landscape to the theatrics often seen in the WWE.
“It’s like he needs that adversary,” Reigns said. “He needs that opposition to bounce off of. He needs that competitive motivation or something… To be honest, the world seems to be more like wrestling than any other form of entertainment.”
Trump is no stranger to the professional wrestling world. The reality TV star-turned-politician was heavily involved in the WWE, becoming a key figure in multiple storylines beginning in 2007. Fast-forward to 2013, Trump was inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame.
POTUS also developed a close relationship with WWE co-founders Vince McMahon and his estranged wife, Linda McMahon, the latter of whom is now serving as the United States Secretary of Education. Linda is one of many pro-wrestling figures who have pivoted into the world of politics. The list includes Jesse Ventura, Glenn Jacobs, Ric Flair, and Jerry Lawler.
So, would Reigns ever consider a political career, perhaps in his home state of Florida?
“You never know,” he toldVanity Fair. “You just never know.”