In his latest documentary, “Roman Reigns: WWE Legends,” The Tribal Chief offers an intimate his ongoing health battle.
Reigns’ hiatus from WWE TV in late 2018, due to a leukemia diagnosis, marked a pivotal moment in his career.
Returning triumphantly on the Road to WrestleMania 35, he conquered Drew McIntyre at The Show of Shows, symbolizing his resilience and determination.
Roman Reigns is STILL taking oral medication for Leukemia and will forever be immunocompromised.
Roman Reigns could stop wrestling today and be financially set/go down as one of if not the greatest EVER, yet he chooses to stay and elevate.
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In the documentary, Reigns discloses that he continues to manage his leukemia with oral medication, emphasizing the importance of early detection and treatment.
“For leukemia, if you caught it in an early stage like I did, you’re able to take a medication, a very important medication, that I am still on to this day.”
The WWE Universe rallied behind Reigns during his health struggle, and his return to WWE TV on the February 25, 2019, episode of RAW was met with thunderous applause. Reflecting on his battle with leukemia, Reigns emphasizes the significance of family and support.
“This whole period of the past few months, it’s really solidified my views on family and your support system and just being around the ones you love, trying to capitalize on that love and spread it,”
he shared in a conversation with Variety.
Reigns’ journey took on added significance amidst the departure of his close friend Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley).
Despite the uncertainty, Reigns found solace in reuniting with his fellow performers and entertaining the fans.
Reigns remained a beloved babyface for another year before executing a monumental heel turn at SummerSlam 2020.
Since then, he has emerged as the preeminent antagonist in WWE, garnering acclaim as one of the greatest of all time, a sentiment echoed by WWE legend John Cena.
As Reigns’ legacy continues to evolve, his candid portrayal in the documentary offers a poignant reminder of his resilience and unwavering commitment to his craft.
