Fact-check: Has Roman Reigns retired from in-ring competition amid absence from WWE?
Roman Reigns has not appeared on WWE programming since Bron Breakker speared him through the barricade in April on the Raw after WrestleMania 41. Amid his absence, a handle on X (formerly known as Twitter) made a post about the powerhouse 'retiring' from in-ring competition, which took many by surprise. So, has the 'OTC' actually called time on his career? Let's find out.
Has Roman Reigns retired from in-ring competition? Know here
Roman has not been seen in a WWE ring since the night after WrestleMania, nearly two months ago, and this has created curiosity about his future with the Stamford-based promotion. Amid this, WestleVotes– a handle on X– tweeted about the former 'Big Dog' announcing retirement from pro-wrestling.
'Roman Reigns has officially announced his retirement from in-ring competition. In a statement via WWE, Reigns thanked the fans, his family, and the locker room, calling his run 'the greatest chapter of his life.' Thank you Roman,' read the post
BREAKING: Roman Reigns has officially announced his retirement from in-ring competition. In a statement via WWE, Reigns thanked the fans, his family, and the locker room, calling his run 'the greatest chapter of his life.'Thank you Roman ☝🏾(Via @WWERomanReigns) pic.twitter.com/dQ7xzPwxoo
This garnered a fair deal of attention. However, a closer look at the post revealed that it came from a parody account. Furthermore, the admins of the page have clearly stated that 'nothing is real'.
What is Roman Reigns' status with the WWE?
Roman Reigns is one of the WWE's biggest draws and has been performing on a part-time basis in recent years. He is currently a 'special attraction' pretty much like Brock Lesnar was during his second run. This essentially means that he does not need to be on Raw or SmackDown on a weekly basis. Moreover, he plans to quit the business two years after WrestleMania 42 in 2026.
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