WATCH: Roman Reigns announces that he has leukemia

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Roman reigns on Monday nights in the raw state.

The WWE Superstar and current world champion, Roman Reigns, shocked the world Monday night by announcing that he would waive his title. Reigns also revealed that he had been living with leukemia for 11 years and that his return had been the cause of his sudden withdrawal from the WWE.

"I'm going to beat that, I'll come back, and you'll see me very soon," he told the audience. He added that it was not a WWE retreat and that once he had finished "white leukemia once again", he would come back to recover his title of universal champion. Look at the ad below.

Reigns Assured Fans That He Does not Retire From The WWE

"You know the market, you know how life is. Life is not fair, there are not only peaches and cream, "he said. "Sometimes life throws you a curve. And for now, the best thing for me to do is go home, focus on my family and my health. "

Reigns went on to explain the severity of his condition. "I want to clarify something. This speech is by no means a retirement speech. Because after treating white leukemia, I come home, "he said. "And when I do it, it's not just about titles and being on top, no, it's a goal. I come back because I want to show you all, to the whole world, I want to show my family, my friends, my children and my wife, that when life turns my back on me, I am the kind man who will stay in the batting surface, I will clutter the board, I will choke and I will fight for hurdles every time. Because I'm going to beat that and I'll come back and see you very, very soon. "

There was speculation that the reign had been hurt before his announcement

This comes after days of speculation about whether or not Reigns will participate in the upcoming PPV Evolution. According to Mandatory, some thought that Reigns had been injured and had therefore been seen dressed in his everyday clothes during WWE training sessions. The fact that Reigns is being offered the weekend off of live events has also sparked suspicions and rumors that he could get away from the spotlight.

After an enthusiastic speech, Reigns climbed the entrance ramp where he was greeted by fellow members of Shield, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose. They hugged each other and everyone cried backstage.