WWE Raw Results: Roman Reigns relinquishes Universal Title to fight Leukaemia

By: Sports Desk | Updated: October 23, 2018 12:44:05 pm

Roman Reigns talked about his fight with Leukaemia. (Source: WWE)

WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns was forced to relinquish his title after his Leukaemia returned and his brothers in The Shield won the Tag Team Title in his honour. But the celebrations and emotional scenes were short-lived with The Lunatic Fringe unleashing an assault on The Architect.

At the start of WWE Raw, Reigns walked out to declare he had been living with Leukaemia for 11 years and the disease had reemerged. He further declared that he would need to take a leave of absence from WWE.

He dropped the ring act to address the WWE Universe and recounted his initial diagnosis and remission in 2008. He went on to thank the WWE Universe for making his dream come true and made it clear that this wasn’t a retirement speech. He finished by saying, “I will beat this, and I will be back, so you will see me very, very soon.”

‘Courage – strength in the face of pain or grief.’ You have given us your everything including a courageously vulnerable moment. We, your WWE family, give you all of our love and support. #ThankYouRoman #NeverGiveUp

— John Cena (@JohnCena) October 23, 2018

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…. He will fight, he will win, he will return stronger, and I will be waiting….

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) October 23, 2018

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”I want to show my family, my friends, my children and my wife that when life throws a curveball at me, I am the type of man that will stand in that batter’s box, I will crowd the plate,… https://t.co/63BXKlAGUI

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) October 23, 2018

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Whether you bleed blue or bleed red, we are family. Whether you work in the United States or you work in Japan, we are all family.

Roman we stand next to you as we watch you give the… https://t.co/y4pXm54XIq

— The Miz (@mikethemiz) October 23, 2018

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.@WWERomanReigns you are the definition of what it means to be a leader and a champion and one of the toughest lads on the planet. We are all behind you and sending love. You will beat this. #ThankYouRoman

— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) October 23, 2018

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He’s one of favorite opponents in the ring… and one of my favorite people outside of it. He’s got a big fight ahead of him…but we like fights. Good luck Uce! I’ve got your back… @ Roman https://t.co/5d0UMBxLUe

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) October 23, 2018

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We been here for u, and will stay here for u. Day one uce. We love you. @WWERomanReigns #ThankYouRoman pic.twitter.com/eszthQWPAC

— The Usos (@WWEUsos) October 23, 2018

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I’m overseas and I just heard the terrible news about @WWERomanReigns and his battle with Leukemia. Totally shocked. Uce, you are a tough bastard and a true fighter, and you will beat this.
Lots of love.

— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) October 23, 2018

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Fight on to victory my courageous brother! pic.twitter.com/wuYAoxa48p

— Bret Hart (@BretHart) October 23, 2018

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Just saw the @WWERomanReigns news. Absolutely heartbreaking. Roman is one of nicest guys I have ever met in this business and was a pleasure every time I had the pleasure to work with him. My best wishes to him!

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) October 23, 2018

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My prayers are with you & your family @WWERomanReigns ❤️🙏 #ThankYouRoman

— Billie Kay (@BillieKayWWE) October 23, 2018

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Fight Roman fight! https://t.co/eT3l7m0Sd7

— TheMarkHenry (@TheMarkHenry) October 23, 2018

Who will fight for the vacant title? Braun Strowman vs Brock Lesnar at WWE Crown Jewel will decide the next champion.

In the final match on the night, the remaining members of The Shield beat Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre to claim the Tag Team title. Strowman played a key role in taking McIntyre out of the equation leaving Ziggler for the taking.

After tension in last few weeks, Ambrose snapped and delivered two Dirty Deeds at the conclusion of the match. He took off his black T-shirt, threw it away leaving The Shield broken.