WWE Roman Reigns Reveals His Leukemia Is Back

WWE wrestler Roman Reigns is facing the biggest fight of his life.

During Monday Night Rawthe 33-year-old form football player revealed that he is battling leukemia for the second time and is relinquishing the WWE Universal Championship to take a leave of absence.

"My real name is Joe and I've been living with leukemia for 11 years and, unfortunately, it's back and because of leukemia is back, I can not fulfill my role," he told the crowd on Monday night. "I can not be that fighting champion."

Despite having to give up the title, the star makes it clear that he is hopeful. "I'm not gonna lie-I'll take my way, but I'm not looking for sympathy. I'm looking for you to feel bad for me because I have faith, "Reigns continued.

However, he was honest about the toll the disease previously took on him. "When I was 22 years old, I was not able to get away from it, but I'm not gonna lie, that was the hardest time in my life. I did not have any money, I did not have a home and I had a baby on the way and was done with me, "the pro.

"Do you want to know who gave me a chance? The team that gave me a chance was the WWE," he said graciously to a tearful crowd. "When I finally made it to the roster and I was on the road, they put me in front of all of you-the WWE universe … and to be honest, I've made my dreams come true."

Unfortunately, these dreams have been put in place in this effort to increase awareness and increase awareness.

In addition to fans, Reigns has the support of his wife of four years, Galina Joelle Becker, and his daughter and twin sons.