WWE star Roman Reigns, who had been scheduled to participate in a high-profile match at WrestleMania 36, has elected not to participate in the event due to concerns about his health, according to multiple reports.
Pro Wrestling Sheet’s Ryan Satin reported Thursday night that Reigns, who recovered last year from a second bout with leukemia, “didn’t feel comfortable” performing at the closed-set show due to his compromised immune system. ESPN’s Marc Raimondi later confirmed Satin’s report. A WWE spokesperson declined to comment when asked by Sports Illustrated.
Reigns (Joe Anoa’i, 34) had been scheduled to face Goldberg in a Universal Championship match.