Georgia Tech
Former Yellow Jacket-turned wrestler suspended
By Staff
June 21, 2016WWE suspended former Georgia Tech defensive tackle Joe Anoai for 30 days Tuesday.
The suspension, effective immediately, was for violating the company’s “talent wellness policy,” according to a news release issued by WWE.
Anoai wrestles for WWE using the name Roman Reigns.
In a tweet, Anoai wrote, “I apologize to my family, friends and fans for my mistake in violating WWE’s wellness policy. No excuses. I own it.”
Anoai, 31, played at Tech from 2003-06. He was a three-year starter and a first-team All-ACC selection as a senior in 2006. He was a co-captain with Calvin Johnson and Reggie Ball as a senior.
