Top 5 most unexpected WWE moments of 2018

#1 Roman Reigns revealed his battle with leukemia

It is still hard to believe that WWE's top star has been diagnosed with leukemia

"...My name is Joe and I've been living with leukemia for 11 years, and unfortunately it's back. Because the leukemia is back, I can't fulfill my role. I can't be that fighting champion and I'm going to have to relinquish the universal championship.

I'm not going to lie, I'll take every prayer you can send my way but I'm not looking for sympathy, I'm not looking for you to feel bad for me because I have faith."

It is not every day that a company's top star is diagnosed with leukemia just when he is at the peak of his status as the brand's leading champion.

"Thank You Roman" chants followed when Roman Reigns thanked the fans and relinquished his Universal title in front of everyone.

This proved to be one of those rare moments where each and every member of the WWE Universe, no matter which stance they took when it came to Reigns' wrestling character, united as one single voice to thank the man Joe Anoa'i for putting his body on the line for the sake of entertaining the WWE Universe every week.

Following Reigns' announcement, Shield members Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose joined him atop the entrance ramp.

'The Architect' Seth Rollins had tears in his eyes, and both Ambrose and Rollins stuck out their fists as Reigns joined them in a show of camaraderie before the trio hugged.

Here is what The Big Dog wanted to leave us with:

"But I want to make one thing clear: By no means is this a retirement speech, because after I'm done whupping leukemia's ass, I'm coming back home. And when I do, it's not going to be about titles and being on top, it's about a purpose.

I'm coming back because I want to show you all at home and my family and my children and my wife that when life throws a curve ball at me, I will choke up and I will swing for the fences every single time. I will beat this and I will be back so you will see me very, very soon."

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