WWE’s Roman Reigns Reveals Leukemia Battle
Viewers who tuned into tonight’s episode of WWE’s Monday Night RAW were stunned to learn of the news that WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will vacate his title to step away from the ring to battle leukemia.
Reigns addressed the fans in attendance in Providence, R.I. and at home at the top of the show and revealed he had previously battled leukemia when he was 22 and that he learned recently the cancer had returned.
.@WWERomanReigns has to relinquish the Universal Championship due to a battle with leukemia. #Raw pic.twitter.com/EhomllNwjK
— WWE (@WWE) October 23, 2018
Many past and present WWE superstars took to Twitter to lend their support to Reigns.
‘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
An amazing human being, an incredible performer & a man I’m proud to be friends with. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Get well soon, champ! #ThankYouRoman https://t.co/jL1Q5dVvzs
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) October 23, 2018
.... He will fight, he will win, he will return stronger, and I will be waiting....
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) 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.
— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) October 23, 2018
Lots of love.
https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/1054535682050478081
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
Fight on to victory my courageous brother! pic.twitter.com/wuYAoxa48p
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) October 23, 2018
Roman Reigns exemplifies everything I believe a true leader should be.
— Chad Gable (@WWEGable) October 23, 2018
Proud to have shared a locker room with him, and I’ll be proud to share it with him again after he wins this battle.#ThankYouRoman
Wow...that's a lot to take in. Strength and well wishes. https://t.co/B7LOAvONK9
— Excellent Lee (@RealKeithLee) October 23, 2018
Our job gives us the ability to portray larger than life characters who possess super human qualities and characteristics.
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) October 23, 2018
After hearing his story it's very apparent that Joe Anoa'i is just as much of a superhero as "Roman Reigns" is.#ThankYouRoman
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.
— Karl Anderson (@MachineGunKA) October 23, 2018
My family throwing so many prayers at you..
Love you bro.
https://twitter.com/KingRicochet/status/1054531826344251396
@WWERomanReigns My Family And I Are Thinking Of You And Are Keeping You In Our Prayers! We Are Here For You! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) October 23, 2018
Strongest thoughts and wishes with @WWERomanReigns - no one stronger and no one more capable of beating this. #ThankYouRoman
— Matthew Rehwoldt (@DramaKingMatt) October 23, 2018
Thank you @WWERomanReigns, we are with you! #ThankYouRoman #RAW
— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) October 23, 2018
♥️ THANKYOU, @WWERomanReigns. Praying for you and your family.
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) October 23, 2018
— Mella Is Money 🤑 (@CarmellaWWE) October 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/DashWilderWWE/status/1054531414480297984
https://twitter.com/RealMikeBennett/status/1054531269286076417
My heart right now .... Prayers for @WWERomanReigns 😞🙏🏻 https://t.co/9sqk0KfFnP
— Lexi (Kaufman) Cabrera (@AlexaBliss_WWE) October 23, 2018
If there's anyone that can beat this, it's @WWERomanReigns. Thank you for everything. @WWE
— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAli_X) October 23, 2018
Sending my thoughts and prayers your way @WWERomanReigns ... Thank you and stay strong! 🙏🏻🙌🏼
— Mandy (@mandysacs) October 23, 2018
You’re our Universal Champion. We are with you every step of the way brother.
— Shawn Spears™️ (@ShawnSpears) October 23, 2018
— SUPERNOVA11 (@NoamDar) October 23, 2018
Thank you Roman 🙌 my love and prayers go out to you and your family 💜 we are with you!
— Daria/Sonya Deville (@SonyaDevilleWWE) October 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/_StarDESTROYER/status/1054527614986141696
Good luck and here is to seeing you soon #BigDog @WWERomanReigns https://t.co/x04mcBQN6T
— Athena is ROH and All Elite! (@AthenaPalmer_FG) October 23, 2018
— Dean “Mojo” Muhtadi (@MojoMuhtadi) October 23, 2018
He’s our locker room leader.
— Bollywood Boyz (@BollywoodBoyz) October 23, 2018
He IS the business.
He’ll be back.
You got this, champ. #ThankYouRoman
I’ve said it for a long time! @WWERomanReigns is the best wrestler on the planet! #ThankYouRoman #RAW
— Buddy Matthews (@SNM_Buddy) October 23, 2018
You got this homie 🙏🏼 #ThankYouRoman
— Samuray Del Sol® “Manny $” (@gloat) October 23, 2018
Just saw the @WWERomanReigns news. Absolutely heartbreaking. Roman is one of nicest guys I have ever met in this business and was a pleasure every time I had the pleasure to work with him. My best wishes to him!
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) October 23, 2018
My prayers are with you & your family @WWERomanReigns ❤️🙏 #ThankYouRoman
— Jessica McKay (@JessicaMcKay) October 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/Zelina_VegaWWE/status/1054535189618192384
https://twitter.com/DakotaKai_WWE/status/1054530888397217792
You will beat this again my friend. All my love to you and your family. @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/4RmK9lf6pp
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) October 23, 2018
