WATCH: WWE star Roman Reigns attacked by fan at live event

MANILA, Philippines – World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Roman Reigns was struck on the head with a foreign object at the sport-entertainment promotion’s live event in Victoria, Canada on Saturday, August 8 (Sunday, August 9 in Manila).

A fan in attendance threw a replica of the “Money in the Bank” brief case that smacked Reigns at the back of his head during a match with Bray Wyatt, prompting security officials to escort him out of the venue.

According to multiple reports, Reigns had his back turned to the fan when he was hit by the briefcase.

The crowd jibed the fuming fan with a “kick him out” chant as authorities and security addressed the situation at ringside.

Reigns, whose real name is Joe Anoa’i, was able to finish the contest, but he appeared to be stunned and frustrated following the incident as he sat in the corner of the ring for about two minutes before deciding to continue the match.

The 30-year-old wrester from Tampa, Florida was booked in a street fight against Wyatt that he won and ran for 20 minutes.

This scenario is not new to WWE house shows as many in-ring performers have been victims of fan assaults.

During a South Africa tour in 2013, a disgruntled wrestling hooligan punched Randy Orton below the belt after winning his match. – Rappler.com