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WWE’s Roman Reigns Reveals Leukemia Battle

Viewers who tuned into tonight’s episode of WWE’s Monday Night RAW were stunned to learn of the news that WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will vacate his title to step…

SANTA MONICA, CA – JULY 19: Wrestler Roman Reigns attends the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports 2018 at Barker Hangar on July 19, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

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Viewers who tuned into tonight’s episode of WWE’s Monday Night RAW were stunned to learn of the news that WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will vacate his title to step away from the ring to battle leukemia.  

Reigns addressed the fans in attendance in Providence, R.I. and at home at the top of the show and revealed he had previously battled leukemia when he was 22 and that he learned recently the cancer had returned.

Many past and present WWE superstars took to Twitter to lend their support to Reigns.