7 Things We Learned From WWE Chronicle: Roman Reigns
What type of leukaemia did Roman battle - and how does he feel to be back?
Yet another of WWE's soft-focus filmed, only faintly-fictional fly-on-the-wall documentaries Chronicle dropped after this past week's episode of Monday Night Raw, and after a few recent stumbles with the generally superb series, the latest feature set it right back on course.
It goes without saying that the intrigue of the documentaries directly correlates with the interest of the subject. Dean Ambrose trying to justify his recent pretend heel turn across thirty minutes of dirt biking in the desert doesn't exactly make for the most compelling viewing. Likewise, Becky Lynch looking out across a pier and pondering her future prospects whilst on the shelf didn't get the heart racing.
With Roman Reigns' Chronicle - which take places across just three days in February - WWE have a story filled with more implicit emotion than anything their army of writers could ever dream up. As he prepares to return to action following his second battle with leukaemia, Roman reflects on the devastating days following his diagnosis, and recounts his mental journey leading to his miracle remission.
And once again, he confirms he really is the hero WWE always told us he is.
7. He Was At A WWE Live Event When He Learned About His Leukaemia Recurrence
There were absolutely no warning signs for Roman that he was once again under the hideous thrall of such a drastic disease. It was business as usual for the Big Dog whilst working a typical WWE Live event over a weekend, when he was suddenly made aware of his leukaemia recurrence.
Roman recounts how he was pulled aside by a referee, but initially shrugged the impending summons off given the striped staffers' regular role as backstage couriers. However, as soon as the official told him to immediately report to WWE's Senior Ringside Physician Chris Amann, he knew something serious was afoot.
He was greeted by the whole medical staff, who informed him of his elevated white blood cells. Though the raised levels had numerous possible explanations, given his history, Reigns pretty much knew there and then precisely what the news signified.