Roman Reigns demonstrates the kind of work ethic it takes to be a high level pro wrestler.

Wrestlemania 31 is approaching and the prestigious event has a card that is sure to please the fans. The recent announcement that Brock Lesnar has turned down a chance to resign with the UFC and instead continue performing with the WWE has sent the internet a buzz. Hardcore wrestling fans appear more than pleased with the revelation and Lesnar’s popularity appears to be at an all time high.

But though Lesnar may hold the WWE Heavyweight Belt, it would appear that a new superstar is on the rise and he’s looking to take down the long standing wrestling personality. Roman Reigns is a relative new comer to the scene, yet he has gained enough popularity and notoriety to place him in the main event against Lesnar at this years Wrestlemania. The 29 year old possesses the kind of physical form to put anyone on edge. Coming from a family of wrestlers, Roman, real name Joe Anoa’i, has been groomed since childhood to become a wrestling star.

A true athlete and force of nature, Joe is no stranger to athletic endeavors. Once a high level college football player, Joe was good enough to potentially play in the NFL, before a physical ailment side tracked his career. With the ailment cleared up and with a rich knowledge and heritage of wrestling behind him, Joe made the logical choice to enter into professional wrestling and soon saw his star rise, perhaps even faster than his famed family member Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Check out the workout routine that turned Joe Anoa’i into the beast that will face off with one of wrestling’s most iconic figures.

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