Roman Reigns kicked off Monday Night RAW this week with some heartbreaking news. Reigns announced to the world that he is fighting leukemia and will be taking a leave of absence from WWE.
Reigns vacated the Universal Championship in an emotional segment.
WWE has released a statement on Reigns’ battle with cancer. Here is what the company issued:
ROMAN REIGNS FIGHTS AGAINST LEUKEMIA
“STAMFORD, Conn., October 22, 2018 – 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 here at IWNerd.com wish Reigns the best in his fight. He has the support of so many wrestling fans around the Globe.
We will update you with any more details as they come in.