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Roman Reigns relinquishes the Universal Title to battle his returning leukemia: photos
Monday Night Raw begins with an emotional announcement from The Big Dog.
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Universal Champion Roman Reigns kicks off Monday Night Raw.
The Big Dog feels like he owes everyone an apology since he claimed he’d be a “fighting champion,” but that’s all lies, he says, because his real name is Joe, and he’s been living with leukemia for 11 years.
Reigns says it’s back, and he can’t fulfill his role as the fighting champion, and he must forfeit his Universal Title.
The Big Dog tells the WWE Universe they have made his dreams come true, regardless of whether they cheered him or booed him, and he thanks the fans for that.
“Thank you Roman!” the WWE Universe chants.
Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose embrace their Shield brother at the top of the stage.