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Roman Reigns relinquishes Universal Championship as leukemia resurfaces

Roman Reigns relinquishes Universal Championship as leukemia resurfaces

By Sayak Basu
Oct 23, 2018
01:51 pm

What's the story

Monday Night Raw was stunned to silence when Roman Reigns came out and announced it live on television that he will be relinquishing his Universal Championship.

Reigns has revealed that he has been fighting the dreaded disease leukemia for 11 years and it has now come back to haunt him.

Before he returns to the squared-circle again, here's a look at his career.

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Excerpts from Roman's heartfelt speech

During his announcement on Raw, Reigns said, "Because the leukemia is back I cannot fulfill my role, I can't be that fighting champion and I'm going to have to relinquish my Universal Championship."

He also told fans that this was not a retirement speech as he is confident he will defeat leukemia and come back in the ring.

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Family

Reigns belongs to the famous Anoa'i wrestling family

Reigns hails from the legendary Anoa'i family, which has produced iconic wrestling figures over the years.

His cousins include Umaga, Rikishi, Yokozuna, and The Rock.

After starting his career as a professional player for the Canadian Football League side Edmonton Eskimos, Reigns retired to pursue the profession his family is famous for, and immediately signed for WWE.

Rest, as they say, is history!

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The Shield

The Shield became a dominant force under his leadership

The Shield were always a mighty force. They emerged from the crowds and bashed up anyone and everyone to announce their arrival.

Each member was a gifted wrestler and The Shield quickly became one of the most popular groups on the roster.

Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose captured the imagination of an audience dissuaded by the PG-era, who loved their hardcore methods.

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Achievements

The numerous achievements of Roman Reigns

Reigns is the only second person ever to beat The Undertaker at WrestleMania, with Brock Lesnar being the one who broke the streak.

Reigns is a three-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion and a one-time Universal Champion.

He has also won the United States, Intercontinental, and Tag-team Champions once each.

Roman Reigns also headlined the last four WrestleManias (31-34).

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Twitter Post

Hulk Hogan praying for good health of Roman Reigns

.@WWERomanReigns The power of the Big Dog is in the heart. The hulkamaniacs, the #wweuniverse and I stand with you. We pray for you and we’ll all be waiting for you to hurry back in good health. Gods got you. Only Love HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) October 23, 2018
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Canadian Football League supporting the ex-star

The entire #CFLFamily sends its best to Joe Anoa’i — better known as @WWERomanReigns — as he battles leukemia. ❤️

Joe played for the @EdmontonEsks in 2008. pic.twitter.com/dTYHdmcHHZ

— CFL (@CFL) October 23, 2018
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The Hitman encourages Reigns to fight on

Fight on to victory my courageous brother! pic.twitter.com/wuYAoxa48p

— Bret Hart (@BretHart) October 23, 2018
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