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#4 More bad news for Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns had to pull out of WrestleMania 36 due to the ongoing coronavirus threat as he did not want to risk his health given his history with leukemia.

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The Big Dog was set to face Goldberg for the Universal Championship at the show but was replaced last-minute with Braun Strowman, who managed to win the Universal Championship - making it his first World Championship win.

There were reports that stated that following Reigns' removal from WrestleMania 36, there were orders from the top that his name should not be mentioned on WWE television at all. Whatever the reason may be behind the decision, it looks like the company has no plans of reversing their decision.

Here is what Cagesideseats (via WON) have stated:

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Roman Reigns’ name still isn’t allowed to be mentioned on WWE television.

There is no word as of now as to when the former Universal Champion will return to action, but it is safe to assume that The Big Dog will be out of action for quite some time.

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