Roman Reigns is off the WWE Day 1 event tonight after announcing he tested positive for COVID-19.
The WWE Universal Champion stated he tested positive earlier in the day on Sunday and will be unable to have his match with Brock Lesnar at the show.
Lesnar has been added to the WWE Championship, which is now a fatal five-way with Big E., Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins, and Bobby Lashley.
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
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
Day 1 begins at 7 p.m. ET with the kickoff show followed by the main card at 8.
