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The Good - Roman Reigns Is Back
Roman Reigns truly shocked the world with the announcement that he would be relinquishing his Universal Championship to focus on his battle with leukemia. He was too young, too strong. Cancer doesn't happen to people like that, to ring gladiators in the prime of their career, with chiseled physiques, and superhuman feats of strength. We were in denial and our tears clouded our judgment. Cancer affects everyone.
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Reigns left wrestling for six months, but we all celebrated when he returned to RAW to announce that his leukemia was in remission. We were all jubilant, all of us with the exception of Drew McIntyre. McIntyre was supposed to be the man to carry the RAW brand in Reigns' absence, but that didn't work out according to plan and Reigns returned much sooner than anticipated.
He prodded at Reigns, provoking him with attacks on his family, and disrespected the returning legend by using leukemia as storyline fodder. This match was deeply personal for Roman Reigns, but would the legendary WWE Superstar be ready? It was six months since his last solo match, an eternity in the world of professional wrestling. After a battle with leukemia, what could he possibly have left? We would soon find out.
Reigns wasn't wrestling only for himself. As Corey Graves put it, Reigns was wrestling, "For anyone who has suffered, who has battled illness."
McIntyre is bigger than Reigns, more physically imposing, ruthless, and isn't afraid to express himself with merciless brutality. What he didn't account for was Reigns' true superpower: his heart. With a superman punch and a spear, Reigns was back and the Big Dog had put an exclamation point on his return from leukemia.
After the match, an emotional Reigns made his way to the nearest turnbuckle and with tears in his eyes, offered thanks because for Joe Anoa'i WrestleMania 35 was very much about faith and answered prayers.
