Cancer survivor Roman Reigns steps back from Wrestlemania due to coronavirus outbreak. Image via Wrestling News.
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Cancer survivor Roman Reigns steps back from Wrestlemania

WWE star Roman Reigns, real name Joe Anoa'i, was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 22 and had taken a hiatus from professional wrestling to focus on his recovery, with cancer returning in October 2018 when he was 34. Reigns came back to the ring in February 2019 after stating the disease was in remission but has withdrawn from the upcoming Wrestlemania 36 due to his immunocompromised condition.

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Fri Mar 27 - USAToday

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