Roman Reigns Ran Laps In Trash Bags As A Kid, The Usos Recall His Brutal Weight Cut Routine

The Usos recently opened up about a childhood memory that highlights Roman Reigns’ discipline long before he became one of WWE’s biggest stars. The story came up while Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso discussed growing up alongside Reigns in the Anoa’i family, where the three were treated more like brothers than cousins.

The conversation centered on an old football routine at Myrtle Grove ballpark, where Reigns was already known for pushing himself to meet weight requirements. Jimmy Uso described how Roman, as a young kid, would arrive early and train hard before games, even using trash bags while running laps to sweat down and make weight.

A childhood routine built on discipline

Jimmy said the games usually started at 8:00 in the morning, but Roman was often there much earlier. He noted that while the team was still making its way to the field around 7:30, Reigns had already been working out since about 6 a.m.

That detail stood out because the boys were only around 8 or 10 years old at the time. Jimmy said Roman would train in layers, work hard enough to make weight, and then eat after that before going back out and dominating on the field.

The story was framed as “embarrassing” in a playful family way, but the tone of the memory made one thing clear: Reigns’ work ethic was visible even as a child. The effort Jimmy described also fit the image of Reigns that WWE fans know now, where discipline and physical preparation remain central to his success.

Family teasing, but respect underneath

Jey Uso added that Roman’s mother used to baby him more than the others’ parents did, which brought another layer of humor to the story. The Usos contrasted that with their own upbringing, saying their mom would push them to get up rather than give them special treatment.

That balance of teasing and respect made the anecdote feel like a family story rather than a simple locker-room joke. It also showed how closely the three men have stayed connected through football, wrestling, and their shared background in one of wrestling’s most well-known families.

The anecdote offered a rare look at the early habits behind Reigns’ rise, with the Usos painting a picture of a kid who was already willing to do the extra work before anyone else arrived.