Roman Reigns is an American professional wrestler, actor, and former professional gridiron football player. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Roman Reigns, and is the current WWE Universal Champion in his second reign.
Roman Reigns: Vacates title| Did win last night| Is still champion
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Vacates title:
A triple threat match between Reigns, Strowman and Lesnar for the Universal Championship was scheduled for the Crown Jewel event, however, on October 22, Reigns relinquished the title and announced his hiatus on Raw, revealing that his leukemia had returned after 11 years of privately battling it and being in remission.
Champion | Date of Reign | | Time Held |
---|---|---|
Roman Reigns | Aug 19, 2018 – Oct 22, 2018 | 63 days |
Brock Lesnar | Apr 2, 2017 – Aug 19, 2018 | 503 days |
Goldberg | Mar 5, 2017 – Apr 2, 2017 | 27 days |
Kevin Owens | Aug 29, 2016 – Mar 5, 2017 | 188 days |
Did win last night:
As far as Roman Reigns’ opponent for the night is concerned, Brock Lesnar is still set to appear at WWE Day 1.
The Beast Incarnate will now feature in the WWE Championship match featuring Big E, Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins, and Kevin Owens. Lesnar’s addition to the match means the WWE Title will now be decided in a Fatal 5-Way.
Is still champion:
Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar were set for yet another huge clash at WWE Day 1.
The duo previously squared off in a singles match at Crown Jewel 2021, which Reigns won controversially after interference from The Usos.
Brock Lesnar has once again made his presence felt on SmackDown in recent weeks and earned himself yet another shot at the Universal Title. The former multi-time WWE Universal Champion will now have the opportunity to walk out of Atlanta with the WWE Title instead.