WWE wrestler Roman Reigns says he can step far from the ring as a result of he has leukemia.
WWE wrestler RomanReigns says he can step far from the ring as a result of he has leukemia.
The 33-year-old Reigns, whose real name is Joe Anoa’i, made the announcement Mon night to open the episode of “Raw.”
He was originally diagnosed in 2008 at age 22, although he quickly went into remission. He is been fighting the disease since.
Anoa’i, who played football at Georgia school, has appeared in the last four main events at WrestleMania. The WWE‘s universal champion same throughout the announcement that he plans on returning to the ring once he gets healthy.
“Reigns is taking his battle with leukemia public in an effort raise awareness and funds for research in order to advance cures for the disease,” WWE said in a statement.