Roman Reigns Comments on Emotional WWE Raw Announcement, Vince McMahon and Other Superstars React
Roman Reigns delivered some shocking news on last night’s edition of WWE Monday Night Raw in Providence when he told the world that he has had leukemia (a form of cancer) for the past 11 years. He beat it the first time, but it is back now and as a result, Reigns had to forfeit the WWE Universal Championship last night on Raw. Reigns said he would return to WWE one day, but we don’t know if that’s true. All we can do is hope and pray for a married father of three to beat this leukemia.
The video of Reigns surrendering the Universal Title has about 5 million views on Youtube right now.
Today, Reigns went on Twitter to thank the fans (or the WWE Universe) for supporting him in this difficult time.
Thank you to everyone who’s reached out…I can’t put into words what it means to me.
Your energy and positivity motivate me to get better quickly to get back in the ring, but for now I’m going to spend time with my family and focus on health.
Thank you – Joe/Roman
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) October 23, 2018
As you would expect, a lot of Reigns’ colleagues in WWE posted messages of support for Reigns including Vince McMahon. Here are a bunch of those comments.
A warrior, through and through. @WWERomanReigns, your entire #WWE family stands with you. #ThankYouRomanhttps://t.co/rJy3xYb1jo
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) October 23, 2018
‘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
https://twitter.com/BeckyLynchWWE/status/1054544006913449985
We been here for u, and will stay here for u. Day one uce. We love you. @WWERomanReigns#ThankYouRomanpic.twitter.com/eszthQWPAC
— The Usos (@WWEUsos) October 23, 2018
.@WWERomanReigns YOU gave us the gift of your work ethic in NXT. You gave us the gift of your athleticism & determination in the ring. You gave us the gift of your knowledge in the locker room. But your comeback match will be the greatest gift of all. We are all looking fwd to it
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) October 23, 2018
Tears. Sometimes there truly are no words. I’ve watched my baby sister in her battle for the last few years & her strength amazes me everyday. She is my hero! I’m lifting you & your entire family up in love & prayers. @WWERomanReigns you are a warrior my friend. See you soon. 💋 https://t.co/GpO2gmGt2R
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) October 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/1054535682050478081
My heart right now …. Prayers for @WWERomanReigns 😞🙏🏻 https://t.co/9sqk0KfFnP
— Lexi (Kaufman) Cabrera (@AlexaBliss_WWE) October 23, 2018
I'm overseas and I just heard the terrible news about @WWERomanReigns and his battle with Leukemia. Totally shocked. Uce, you are a tough bastard and a true fighter, and you will beat this.
Lots of love.— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) October 23, 2018
Fight on to victory my courageous brother! pic.twitter.com/wuYAoxa48p
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) October 23, 2018