WWE’s Roman Reigns announces his leukemia is in remission
The 33-year-old, whose real name is Leati Joseph Anoai, made the announcement Monday at a WWE Raw event in Atlanta.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Big Dog is back.
Professional wrestler Roman Reigns says his leukemia is in remission and he’ll be returning to the WWE ring.
The Big Dog is BACK! #RomanReigns announces that he is in remission and back on #Raw! @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/yHQdiFH2Ty
— WWE (@WWE) February 26, 2019
The 33-year-old, whose real name is Leati Joseph Anoai, made the announcement Monday at a WWE Raw event in Atlanta. Reigns told the crowd he was terrified and scared before disclosing in October that the disease had returned.
Reigns was 22 years old when he was first diagnosed with leukemia.
He thanked fans for their support and thanked his family in a video on Instagram.
Once again… pic.twitter.com/5PkBuKNgjn
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) February 26, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: It was an incredible night for @WWERomanReigns as he returned to #RAW and felt nothing but love from the entire @WWEUniverse! pic.twitter.com/GAu3SrDbIU
— WWE (@WWE) February 26, 2019
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