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.
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