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Published 10:00 IST, September 25th 2019

Roman Reigns: The show’s most stylish and ultimate trend-setter of WWE

Former World Heavyweight Champion & 'Hobbs & Shaw' star Roman Reigns was diagnosed with Leukemia in October 2018. He made his comeback to WWE in February 2019

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WWE roster has always consisted of the most charismatic professional wrestlers of wrestling entertainment. However, every generation of WWE still has that one stand-out star for whom the fans of the show reveal their most passionate side. If Hulk Hogan was the heartthrob of wrestling for the 1980s and 90s audience, wrestlers like Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold, The Rock, The Undertaker, and John Cena helped maintain WWE’s worldwide dominance as the fans ultimate entertainment option over the last two decades. Among the plethora of superstars today, the Samoan wrestler ‘Roman Reigns’ plays a big role in the audience remaining glued to the WWE.

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Roman Reigns Family Background

The Anoa’i family of wrestlers have always been known for their style game. Right from their fathers and forefathers to today’s active members, the popular Samoan family have always been loved by the WWE fans. Just like Rikishi, Umaga, Rosey, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and other former members from the Anoa’I family, Roman Reigns’ too became an instant fan favourite. Although, what sets Roman apart from the other competitors in his roster is his style game.

Roman Reigns Signature Moves

Billed at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing in at 265 pounds, this heavyweight from Florida is known for his exciting speeches in the ring that can rally fans behind him. he is also known for his cool signature moves on opponents. His ‘Superman Punch’ has been stylized by many wrestling new-comers. Ever since he debuted on the main roster in 2012, Reigns has been well-received by the audiences as he has been cheered on every time he stepped onto the ring.

Roman Reigns Leukemia Diagnosis

On 22nd October 2018, the three times WWE World Heavyweight Champion made a shocking revelation on that he had been struck with leukemia and that he would be taking a break from wrestling for a while. He made this announcement on WWE's flagship show Monday Night Raw. Reigns made a stunning comeback to the ring in February this year and has continued to dominate his opponents and enthrall his many fans across the world. 

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Updated 14:47 IST, September 25th 2019