ALL IN THE FAMILY? Separating Familial Fact from Fiction

THE SHIELD – ROMAN REIGNS, DEAN AMBROSE, SETH ROLLINS

Are they Brothers?

Roman Reigns’ real name is Leati Joseph “Joe” Anoa’i. He was born in Pensacola Florida to Samoan parents. Dean Ambrose’s real name is Jonathan Good, and he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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The Shield

Seth Rollins’ real name is Colby Lopez, and he was born in Buffalo, Iowa. He is of Armenian descent. In both the WWE Universe and in the real world, they have three different last names. So, how can they be brothers? They are not, but they all share an affinity for excessive use of hair gel.  (Photo by Miguel Discart)

The Shield is UNRELATED

 

THE USO’s – JIMMY AND JEY – Are they twin brothers?

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The Usos

The Uso’s real names are Jonathan Solofa Fatu (“Jimmy Uso”) and Joshua Samuel Fatu (“Jey Uso”). They are real life twins from Samoa.

(Photo by Megan Elice Meadows)

The Usos are RELATED 

(They are also cousins of Roman Reigns and The Rock, played by Dwayne Johnson).

 

 

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The Wyatt Family

THE WYATT FAMILY – BRAY WYATT, LUKE HARPER, and ERICK ROWAN

Are they brothers?  Father and sons?

Bray Wyatt’s real name is Windham Lawrence Rotunda. He was born in Brooksville, Florida. Erick Rowan’s real name is Joseph Ruud. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Luke Harper’s real name is Jon Huber. He was born in Rochester, New York. Again, they don’t even have the same last names in the WWE Universe or in real life. They just share a common redneck aura.  (Photo by Megan Elice Meadows)

The Wyatt Family is UNRELATED.

 

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Gold & Stardust

GOLD AND STARDUST –Are they Brothers?

Goldust’s real name is Dustin Patrick Runnels. Stardust’s real name is Cody Garrett Runnels. They are half-brothers, both fathered by former WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, whose real name is Virgil Riley Runnels, Jr. (Photo by Megan Elice Meadows)

Gold and Stardust are RELATED

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Bella Twins

THE BELLA TWINS

Brie’s real name is Brianna Monique Danielson and Nikki’s real name is Nicole Garcia-Colace. They are twin sisters. (Photo by Tony A.)

The Bella Twins are RELATED