{"id":29112,"date":"2018-10-22T20:20:18","date_gmt":"2018-10-23T00:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonprowrestling.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=29112"},"modified":"2018-10-23T15:05:32","modified_gmt":"2018-10-23T19:05:32","slug":"breaking-roman-reigns-leukaemia-returns-relinquishes-universal-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2018\/10\/22\/breaking-roman-reigns-leukaemia-returns-relinquishes-universal-title\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Roman Reigns Leukemia Returns, Relinquishes Universal Title"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a shocking opening to tonight’s Monday Night Raw<\/strong><\/em>, Roman Reigns<\/strong> confirmed early reports he had “health issues” and may not be able to take part in next month’s Crown Jewel<\/strong>. Although it was nothing anyone was prepared for. Roman Reigns announced that he had been battling leukemia for 11 years and it had returned and would need to take time off to battle cancer, relinquishing his WWE Universal Championship. According to a press release from the WWE on the situation, it had last gone into remission in 2008 but appears to be back once again. There is no timetable for his return to the ring, but Roman plans on going very public with his battle to help raise awareness.<\/p>\n

Roman Reigns Leukemia Returns, Relinquishes Universal Title<\/h1>\n
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“I’ve been living with leukemia for 11 years, and unfortunately it’s back…I’m going to have to relinquish the Universal Championship.” – @WWERomanReigns<\/a> #RAW<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WnT4qyBUSx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 WWE (@WWE) October 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The wrestling community was quick to show their support to the WWE Superstar.<\/p>\n

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I just witnessed @WWERomanReigns<\/a> give the most heart felt promo I\u2019ve ever seen. Much respect to you Roman. #PrayforRoman<\/a> #thankyouroman<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) October 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@WWERomanReigns<\/a> My Family And I Are Thinking Of You And Are Keeping You In Our Prayers! We Are Here For You! ??????<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ric Flair\u00ae (@RicFlairNatrBoy) October 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\u2665\ufe0f THANKYOU, @WWERomanReigns<\/a>. Praying for you and your family.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nattie (@NatbyNature) October 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Regardless of what you think of this man (I love him) guy works extremely hard.
\nPlease get well sir, know you can beat this ? @WWERomanReigns<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/5ifIJO8CVm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 \u30a6\u30a3\u30eb\u30fb\u30aa\u30b9\u30d7\u30ec\u30a4 (@WillOspreay) October 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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My heart right now …. Prayers for @WWERomanReigns<\/a> ??? https:\/\/t.co\/9sqk0KfFnP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Lexi Kaufman (@AlexaBliss_WWE) October 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Shocked. @WWERomanReigns<\/a> is the man for what he’s done so far, and Joe is simply a great guy. Roman is already a legend. Positive thoughts for him and his family. Heartbreaking.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Sam Roberts (@notsam) October 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Sad, real life stuff there. Getting health is top priority for him and his family. If Roman Reigns does beat it leukemia and come back to #WWE<\/a>\u2014he might finally be the overwhelming babyface they wanted similar to Shawn after the “I lost my smile” speech. #RAW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Justin LaBar (@JustinLaBar) October 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Such shocking news about @WWERomanReigns<\/a>. Like millions of other people, wishing him all the best and a speedy recovery.<\/p>\n

— Jim Smallman – \u30b8\u30e0\u30fb\u30b9\u30e2\u30fc\u30eb\u30de\u30f3 (@jimsmallman) October 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n