“My real name is Joe and I\u2019ve been living with leukemia for 11 years and, unfortunately, it\u2019s back. And because the leukemia is back, I can\u2019t fulfill my role — I can\u2019t be that fighting champion — and I\u2019m going to have to relinquish the Universal championship.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m not going to lie, I\u2019ll take every prayer you can send my way but I\u2019m not looking for sympathy, I\u2019m not looking for you to feel bad for me because I have faith.<\/p>\n
“Very quickly, I was able to put it in remission, but I\u2019m not gonna lie: that was the hardest time of my life. I didn\u2019t have a job, I didn\u2019t have any money, I didn\u2019t have a home and I had a baby on the way, and football was done with me.<\/p>\n
“But you wanna know who gave me a chance? The team that gave me a chance was the WWE.<\/p>\n
“This is by no means a retirement speech. I will beat this, and I will be back, so you will see me very, very soon.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I\u2019d like to add my support and prayers to him, his family, his wife, and kids. Blessings, love, respect and great luck to you, Roman! I’m really inspired by you and am hoping for the best possible outcome. I’m sure you’ll be wearing that belt again in no time!<\/strong><\/p>\n