WWE Common Champion Roman Reigns has confirmed that he has examined constructive for COVID-19. In consequence, he’ll not be acting on tonight’s Day 1 pay-per-view.
The Tribal Chief was scheduled to defend his coveted title towards Brock Lesnar on the New Yr’s Day occasion. In accordance with the latest reports, The Beast Incarnate will nonetheless compete on the occasion as Lesnar will now problem for the WWE Championship in a Deadly 5-Method match.
Only a few hours earlier than the present, Roman Reigns took to Twitter to interrupt the stunning information. He revealed that he yearns to defend his Common Championship on the present, however he is unable to compete as initially scheduled. He added that he is trying ahead to creating a comeback very quickly. You’ll be able to try the tweet beneath:
I yearn to carry out tonight at #WWEDay1 to defend my Common Championship. Nevertheless, sadly, earlier at present I examined constructive for COVID-19. Because of the correct protocols I’m unable to compete as initially scheduled. I sit up for returning to motion as quickly as doable.
Roman Reigns match will not be the one canceled bout at WWE Day 1
WWE is presently dealing with some COVID-19 associated points. This has affected a number of of its exhibits, together with Monday Evening RAW. Many key figures similar to Seth Rollins, Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch have been all noticeably absent from the current episode of the pink model.
Former WWE Champion Seth Rollins hinted on Twitter a number of days in the past that he examined constructive for the virus. Nevertheless, he is nonetheless scheduled to compete on tonight’s present.
On the newest version of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer reported that not each famous person who missed the present had examined constructive. A number of the expertise was stored off the present as a precaution and to guard the introduced match card for the occasion.
One match which may’ve been scrapped from WWE Day 1 is the Intercontinental Championship match between Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura. Zayn gained a gauntlet match on SmackDown to earn a possibility on the title.
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In accordance with WrestlingNews.co, the match was deliberate for Day 1, however it hasn’t been confirmed for the present. WWE can nonetheless make adjustments to the cardboard at quick discover although. We right here at Sportskeeda wish to ship our greatest needs to Roman Reigns and we want him a speedy restoration.
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