WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and will now not be defending his title tonight against Brock Lesnar at the inaugural WWE PPV, Day 1, in Atlanta, according to Ariel Helwani.

Brock Lesnar will now compete for the WWE Championship in a now fatal five-way with WWE Champion Big E, Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins, and Bobby Lashley.

Reigns is reportedly vaccinated according to WWE sources.

We wish him well in his recovery.

Reigns is the WWE universal champion. He is vaccinated, sources say.

Brock Lesnar, his scheduled opponent for tonight’s card, will now compete for the WWE championship in what has turned into a fatal five way with champ Big E, Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 1, 2022

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