WWE Superstars and Legends React to Roman Reigns's Cancer Announcement on Twitter - Muscle & Fitness

Last night on WWE RAW, Roman Reigns (real name Leati Joseph Anoaʻi) announced he was relinquishing his WWE Universal Championship due to a battle with leukemia. Reigns was first diagnosed with the disease 11 years ago, before his WWE career began. In an emotional announcement, Reigns thanked the WWE for their support of him throughout the years.

.@WWERomanReigns has to relinquish the Universal Championship due to a battle with leukemia. #Raw pic.twitter.com/EhomllNwjK

— WWE (@WWE) October 23, 2018

After last night, WWE fans and legends took to Twitter to show their support for Reigns in his upcoming battle.

‘Courage – strength in the face of pain or grief.’ You have given us your everything including a courageously vulnerable moment. We, your WWE family, give you all of our love and support. #ThankYouRoman #NeverGiveUp

— John Cena (@JohnCena) October 23, 2018

Love you @wweromanreigns You taught me so much about what it means to be a superstar here. Can’t wait to see you back ❤️

— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) October 23, 2018

Including the CEO of the WWE, Vince McMahon.

A warrior, through and through. @WWERomanReigns, your entire #WWE family stands with you. #ThankYouRoman https://t.co/rJy3xYb1jo

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) October 23, 2018

Well-wishers have been using the hashtag #ThankYouRoman to reach out to Reigns and remind him of how much he’s done for the WWE community.

https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/1054535682050478081

.@WWERomanReigns you are the definition of what it means to be a leader and a champion and one of the toughest lads on the planet. We are all behind you and sending love. You will beat this. #ThankYouRoman

— The Man (@BeckyLynchWWE) October 23, 2018

Fight on to victory my courageous brother! pic.twitter.com/wuYAoxa48p

— Bret Hart (@BretHart) October 23, 2018

Nothing but love and respect for @WWERomanReigns
I’ve really enjoyed working together over the past year, I can’t wait till he’s back kicking ass where he belongs. Thoughts and prayers are with you ? ❤️

— TJ Wilson (@TJWilson) October 23, 2018

Sending my thoughts and prayers your way @WWERomanReigns … Thank you and stay strong! ????

— Mandy (@WWE_MandyRose) October 23, 2018

About to board my flight to Newark and hearing news about my #GoodBrother and one of the hardest working, strongest brothers I know @WWERomanReigns , got a pit in my stomach.
My family throwing so many prayers at you..
Love you bro.

— Karl Anderson (@KarlAndersonWWE) October 23, 2018

We been here for u, and will stay here for u. Day one uce. We love you. @WWERomanReigns #ThankYouRoman pic.twitter.com/eszthQWPAC

— The Usos (@WWEUsos) October 23, 2018

https://twitter.com/RealMikeBennett/status/1054531269286076417 https://twitter.com/DashWilderWWE/status/1054531414480297984

He’s our locker room leader.

He IS the business.

He’ll be back.

You got this, champ. #ThankYouRoman

— Singh Brothers (@SinghBrosWWE) October 23, 2018

If there's anyone that can beat this, it's @WWERomanReigns. Thank you for everything. @WWE

— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) October 23, 2018

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