On Day 1 PPV, ‘The Tribal Chief’ Roman Reigns was set to defend his Universal Title against ‘The Beast’ Brock Lesnar. Unfortunately, fans will not see Reigns in action.
Recently, the Universal Champion Roman Reigns tested positive for the virus. This made Reigns unable to compete due to the protocols and safety measures. WWE focuses on ensuring the appropriate steps in the current situation.
Therefore, the Universal Championship match is pulled out from the Day 1 PPV. Recently, Reigns tweeted regarding this situation and addressed the fans about it that he will be out of action for some time.
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I yearn to perform tonight at #WWEDay1 to defend my Universal Championship. However, unfortunately, earlier today I tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the proper protocols I am unable to compete as originally scheduled. I look forward to returning to action as soon as possible.
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) January 1, 2022
Last week, Reigns and Lesnar confronted each other. When Reigns fired Paul Heyman, Lesnar showed up to aid him. However, the Uso brothers couldn’t stop him. Moreover, Reigns got the taste of F-5 and a short teaser for Day 1 PPV.
Earlier, Reigns was a part of Day 1 PPV in the main event. However, fans won’t be disappointed. They will see Brock Lesnar in action.
Brock Lesnar gets added to the WWE Championship due to Roman Reigns testing positive
WWE fans won’t be seeing Roman Reigns in action. However, WWE added Brock Lesnar to the WWE Championship match at Day 1 PPV. The fatal 4-way match got more intense with Brock Lesnar getting added.
BREAKING: @BrockLesnar to challenge for WWE Championship tonight in Fatal 5-Way Match at #WWEDay1 following @WWERomanReigns testing positive for COVID-19. https://t.co/wXmr4kzcz5 pic.twitter.com/WrRFmDSRjR
— WWE (@WWE) January 1, 2022
Now, the WWE Championship match is a fatal 5-way match between Big E, Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, and Brock Lesnar. There will be more things to worry about for the competitors of the match. Lesnar won’t leave a golden opportunity to be the WWE Champion once again.
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Big E would defend it against four other men, which will not be an easy task. The Beast’s arrival in the match would be a disaster for Big E and the others. Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens need to work hard together to keep Lesnar down.
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Lesnar is a former 5-time WWE Champion. Eventually, he will leave no chance to slay down anyone. Lesnar is a furious contender in the match. The best strategy for all men would be to take him down first in order to seek their opportunity for the WWE Title.
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