UPDATE: See how the pro wrestling world is reacting to the Roman Reigns cancer announcement.
Monday Night RAW opened with a shocking announcement from WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Reigns, whose real name is Joe Anoa’i, announced that his battle with leukemia has resurfaced. As such, he’s giving up his WWE Universal Championship and will be out of his planned title defense against Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman at WWE Crown Jewel.
.@WWERomanReigns has to relinquish the Universal Championship due to a battle with leukemia. #Raw pic.twitter.com/EhomllNwjK
— WWE (@WWE) October 23, 2018
Now, WWE has offered their official word on the matter.
Below is the official statement from World Wrestling Entertainment on the Roman Reigns cancer situation:
Tonight on Monday Night Raw, Roman Reigns (aka Joe Anoa’i) announced that he is relinquishing the WWE Universal Championship and taking a leave of absence from WWE as he once again fights leukemia, which had been in remission since late 2008. Reigns is taking his battle with leukemia public in an effort to raise awareness and funds for research in order to advance cures for the disease.
We wish Roman Reigns all the best on his recovery. Feel free to give your respectful Roman Reigns cancer announcement thoughts in the comments below.
