WWE Undisputed Champion and legend Roman Reigns ‘could step away from in-ring action for months’
ROMAN REIGNS is set to take a prolonged break from the ring, it's been claimed.
The WWE's Universal champion defends his title against LA Knight at Crown Jewel in Saud Arabia on Saturday night.
But it's been claimed the 38-year-old's clash with fan favourite Knight will be his last outing of the year.
That's according to Ringside News, who claim a member of the WWE's creative team has informed them that Reigns "won’t wrestle again until 2024".
The hiatus for Reigns - real name Leati Joseph Anoaʻi - comes as no surprise as he's essentially a part-timer in all but name.
Wrestling icon Reigns has reigned as Universal champ for well over THREE years.
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And Knight is determined to bring his dominance to an end in spectacular fashion.
During an interview with Kayla Braxton, he said: “Well I’m gonna tell you my assessment.
"My assessment is everybody’s sick of that.
"Cause here’s a guy…he’s got about one title defense every three, four months?
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"What, four defenses a year, and we’re celebrating the fact that he’s been champion for 1200 days?
"You’ve got to be kidding me.
"1200 days, as impressive as that is, can come to a real quick halt when you find yourself on the business end of a BFT.
"And that’s what I think we’re gonna find at Crown Jewel."
Knight - real name Shaun Ricker - is relishing the opportunity to end Reign's legendary streak, which he's likened to a tyrannous reign.
He said: "But look man, you talk about the tyranny of this.
"This revolution is gonna walk in and release everybody from that tyranny with a new WWE Champion.”