WWE have announced the shock suspension of Roman Reigns for a Wellness Policy violation.
Reigns surprisingly dropped the championship to Seth Rollins at Money in the Bank on Sunday night before Dean Ambrose cashed in to claim the title.
But it has now been revealed the former Shield member will serve a 30-day suspension for breaking WWE rules.
Reigns — who is the cousin of wrestling legend Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’ — posted a statement and apology on Twitter after the announcement was made.
Reign’s suspension comes as a shock as Reigns had a re-match against Rollins on Monday night Raw for another shot at the title.
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The match ended with both men being counted out but Shane McMahon then made the decision for Ambrose to defend his belt against both men in a triple threat match at Battleground.
The next pay-per-view is still five weeks away but it is still unclear whether Reigns will keep his place in the main event.
WWE creative chiefs have been pushing Reigns for the last 18 months to be the companies top babyface.
But fans have rebelled against the 31-year-old by booing him during matches.
Reigns dropping the belt so quickly after the WWE put so much time and effort into his character could be down to his Wellness Policy violation.
The news comes just days after the company was rocked by Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler’s arrest last week.
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