Roman Reigns reveals his leukemia battle is still ongoing years after his WWE return: How leukemia has impacted his workouts, treatment choices and WWE career

Roman Reigns has stated his chronic myeloid leukemia remains a health concern years after his return to WWE. It’s something that’s controlled, but it’s something that you have to monitor and be careful with the decisions one makes regarding your recovery, Reigns told Men’s Health.The update also details how his medical history has affected his training and his approach to treatment options. Reigns said he prefers to stick with methods he can control safely rather than try out recovery products and will seek the advice of medical professionals if necessary. has changed for WWE star Roman Reigns since leukemia returnedRoman Reigns is now more cautious in his recovery because of his history of chronic myeloid leukemia and the continued presence of small molecular traces of the disease.Reigns was first diagnosed with leukemia in 2007 and then publicly announced the return of the disease in 2018 when he gave up the WWE Universal Championship and left wrestling to get treatment. He announced he was in remission in February 2019 and eventually made his way back to WWE.But his latest comments make it clear that returning to the ring didn’t mean the health problem was gone altogether. Reigns said his CML is currently under control and below baseline, but he hasn't yet reached the level for molecular remission.Roman Reigns has become more cautious about recoveryThe most obvious practical change seems to be Reigns’ attitude to healing treatments. During the Men’s Health Strong Talk discussion, he was asked about peptides and other methods athletes sometimes look to for recovery.Reigns said his medical history doesn’t allow him to just go experimenting with that stuff. He said he'd heard about peptides, but hadn't used them, adding that anything invasive had risks he wasn't willing to take without proper medical consideration.That caution is especially important for a WWE performer whose career depends on strength, conditioning and physical durability. His training therefore has to balance performance demands with long-term health.Reigns also discussed how his training has changed from simply trying to get as big as he can. In his recent Men’s Health appearance, the WWE star said he’s focusing more on functionality, longevity, and keeping his physical capabilities as he gets older.That philosophy meshes with the demands of his current career. Reigns has shifted his training philosophy away from being physique and performance heavy to one that includes movement, lower body work and takes out unnecessary strain.His past conditioning talks also revealed how health problems affected his conditioning. Rather than trying to stick to the same routine at all costs, Reigns altered his cardio and training regimen during times when leukemia compromised him more.How leukemia has affected Roman Reigns' WWE careerAt several key moments, Reigns’ WWE career has been touched directly by leukemia. One of the biggest disruptions of his career came in 2018 with the diagnosis that led to him vacating the WWE Universal Championship and taking time away from the company.His 2019 return eventually produced one of the defining modern championship runs in WWE, but his latest comments about his health show that the medical battle remains part of his long-term reality.Reigns is the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion and is still performing at the top of the professional wrestling world. There have also been reports that he is scheduled to defend the title against LA Knight at WWE Money in the Bank.So the latest update for Reigns is less about leaving WWE and more about how he continues to compete while dealing with a serious medical history. His comments highlight the fact that if he is to extend his career, he must be disciplined not only in the ring but also in his health choices outside the ring.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.