Roman Reigns kicked off RAW this week with the devastating news he is battle leukemia.

Introducing himself as Joe, his real name, the superstar told of how he had been in remission for more than a decade but the disease had returned.

To a stunned crowd he told of his love for the WWE and its fans and vowed to be back soon.

Choking up as the crowd burst into ‘thank you Roman’ chants, the Big Dog left his WWE Universal championship in the ring and was met by tearful Shield allies at the top of the ramp.

You can watch the whole segment above.

Get well soon, Roman.