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WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has been taken off tonight’s Day 1 pay-per-view.
Reigns took to Twitter Saturday evening, revealing he tested positive for COVID-19 and will not able to perform at tonight’s event.
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.
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
Brock Lesnar has now been added to the WWE Championship match, facing Big E, Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley, and Kevin Owens in a Fatal Five-Way Match.
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
According to Fightful Select (subscription required), who initially became aware of the change, sources indicate ” WWE is set on making this match a good one, as a make good to fans.”