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WWE superstar Roman Reigns: 'I wanted to be a Chicago Bear'

He may look like a natural in the ring, but wrestling wasn't always the first passion for WWE superstar Roman Reigns.

Reigns, who will headline WrestleMania 32 in a WWE Championship match with Triple H Sunday night at AT&T Stadium, appeared on track for a lengthy NFL career rather than follow in the footsteps of his WWE Hall of Fame father Leati "Sika" Anoa'i.

Reigns (Joseph Anoa'i) starred at Escambia High School in his hometown of Pensacola, Fla. before earning a scholarship at Georgia Tech. Anoa'i finished his collegiate career with 10 tackles, 29.5 tackles for a loss and 12 sacks, garnering All-ACC honors at defensive tackle.