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WWE.com has released the following:
Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns has been fined $5,000 for shoving referee John Cone during his title defense against Samoa Joe on Raw last night, WWE.com can confirm.
The incident occurred after Reigns backed Joe into the corner of the ring and continued to attack him past the official’s count. When Cone attempted to intercede, Reigns shoved him aside to continue his attack. The champion was subsequently disqualified , though he kept his title as a result of champion’s advantage.
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DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Kevin Owens (L) is attacked by Roman Reigns (R) during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Kevin Owens (L) is attacked by Roman Reigns (R) during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Kevin Owens vs Chris Jericho
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Kevin Owens (R) is attacked by Roman Reigns (L) during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Kevin Owens vs Chris Jericho
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Kevin Owens (L) is attacked by Roman Reigns (R) during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Kevin Owens vs Chris Jericho
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Chris Jericho (R) is attacked by Kevin Owens (L) during to the WWE Live Duesseldorf event at ISS Dome on February 22, 2017 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)