Is Roman Reigns Leaving The WWE?
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There has been a lot of speculation that Roman Reigns is leaving the WWE. We investigate the rumors and try to get to the bottom of this story.
Introduction
Is Roman Reigns leaving the WWE? That is the question on many fans’ minds after rumors started circulating that he was considering retirement. While nothing has been confirmed, Reigns himself has said that he is taking some time off to focus on his health. So what does this mean for his future in the WWE?
Only time will tell, but for now, it looks like Roman Reigns is taking a break from the WWE.
Speculation
It’s been a few weeks since Roman Reigns announced he was taking a leave of absence from WWE due to his battle with leukemia. Since then, there has been a lot of speculation about whether or not Reigns will return to WWE.
Reigns’ recent absences
As noted, WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has not been seen on WWE television since he pulled out of the WrestleMania 36 tapings due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Reigns is currently scheduled to defend his title against Goldberg at the WWE Super ShowDown event in Saudi Arabia on February 27, but it was recently reported that he has pulled out of that event as well.
At this point, it is unclear if Reigns is still scheduled to compete at Super ShowDown, but we will keep you updated on his status as more information becomes available.
WWE’s recent booking decisions
Over the past few months, WWE has made some very questionable booking decisions with one of their biggest stars, Roman Reigns.
Reigns is a former WWE World Heavyweight Champion and current United States Champion, but he has been facing increased scrutiny from fans as of late due to WWE’s booking of him.
Fans have accused WWE of trying to force Reigns down their throats, and many have turned on him as a result.
WWE has been putting Reigns in situations that make him look weak and vulnerable, and many believe that they are trying to make him into a sympathy babyface.
However, it now seems like WWE may be changing course with Reigns.
In recent weeks, Reigns has begun using more aggressive tactics and winning matches in more decisive fashion.
He also beat CM Punk at Survivor Series in what was Punk’s final match with the company.
Punk was one of the most popular wrestlers in the world at the time of his departure, and many believed that beating him would be a huge step forward for Reigns.
So, what does all this mean?
It’s possible that WWE is finally listening to the fans and giving them what they want with Roman Reigns. Or, it could be that WWE is simply setting him up for a massive heel turn in the near future. Only time will tell.
Potential Reasons for Reigns’ Departure
Roman Reigns is one of the biggest names in the WWE right now. He’s a former WWE Champion, a Royal Rumble winner, and a three-time Slammy Award winner. However, there are rumours circulating that Reigns is considering leaving the WWE. Let’s take a look at some of the potential reasons why Reigns might be thinking about leaving the WWE.
Creative differences
In May 2018, it was reported that Reigns had requested time off from WWE due to a family matter; Reigns later confirmed this on an episode of Monday Night Raw, stating that his leave was only temporary and that he would return to WWE programming as soon as possible. On the October 22 episode of Raw, Reigns announced he would be taking another leave of absence from WWE due to his battle with leukemia, which had returned after 11 years in remission. As a result, Reigns relinquished the Universal Championship. Following his announcement, multiple professional wrestlers publicly sent their best wishes to Reigns on social media. In December 2018, it was revealed that Reigns had undergone surgery and would be returning to WWE programming in early 2019.
While many fans were supportive of Reigns and wished him well during his hiatus, there was also significant backlash from certain members of the WWE Universe who felt that WWE was continuing to push Reigns down their throats despite his lack of popularity with some sections of the fanbase. There were also reports backstage that not everyone was happy with how Reigns was being used by WWE creative, with some feeling that he was being pushed too hard and too fast without proper build-up or character development.
It’s possible that these creative differences played a role in Reigns’ decision to leave WWE, as it’s been speculated that he may have been unhappy with how his character was being used (or misused) by creative. Only time will tell if this is truly the case, but it’s certainly a possibility worth considering.
Poor health
One potential reason for Reigns’ departure is his battle with leukemia. In October of 2018, Reigns announced that he was stepping away from WWE due to his leukemia coming back. This is the second time that Reigns has had to deal with the disease, as he was first diagnosed with it when he was 22 years old. While it is possible that Reigns has managed to beat the disease once again, it is also possible that his health has taken a turn for the worse and he is no longer able to participate in WWE.
Family commitments
It has been rumored that Roman Reigns may be leaving the WWE in order to focus on his family. Reigns has been married to Galina Joelle Becker since December 2014, and the couple have three children together. Becker is a former professional soccer player, and she has also appeared on the reality TV show Total Divas.
Reigns’ departure would come as a huge blow to the WWE, as he is one of their most popular superstars. He has held the WWE Universal Championship on two occasions, and is a former WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Conclusion
Based on everything that has been said, it seems that Roman Reigns is not planning on leaving the WWE anytime soon. He is currently scheduled to face off against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 34 for the Universal Championship, and he has also been advertised for several shows after that. Of course, anything could happen in the world of professional wrestling, but it looks like Roman Reigns will be sticking around for the foreseeable future.
