Past and Present WWE Stars React To Roman Reigns’ Stunning Announcement

In the wake of Roman Reigns’ stunning announcement that he has been living with leukemia for 11 years and that the disease’s return would force him to relinquish the Universal Championship, an outpouring of messages from past and present WWE Superstars and employees alike were sent out on social media to offer support to “The Big Dog.”

‘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

…. He will fight, he will win, he will return stronger, and I will be waiting….

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) October 23, 2018

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‪”I want to show my family, my friends, my children and my wife that when life throws a curveball at me, I am the type of man that will stand in that batter’s box, I will crowd the plate, I will choke up and I will swing for the fences every single time!” -@WWERomanReigns #ThankYouRoman for being a true Champion and a beacon of light, hope and courage‬ for us all.

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Whether you bleed blue or bleed red, we are family. Whether you work in the United States or you work in Japan, we are all family. Roman we stand next to you as we watch you give the ass whipping of a life time. #ThankYouRoman

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.@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

— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) October 23, 2018

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He’s one of my favorite opponents inside the ring… and one of my favorite people outside of it. He’s got a big fight ahead of him, but we like fights. KICK IT’S ASS UCE! I’ve got your back…

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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

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

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

— Billie Kay (@BillieKayWWE) October 23, 2018

Joe, @WWERomanReigns The fans love you, we all love you, we support you, you are a true inspiration. You’re a fighter Joe👊💗

— Madusa/AlundraBlayze (@Madusa_rocks) October 23, 2018

.@WWERomanReigns The power of the Big Dog is in the heart. The hulkamaniacs, the #wweuniverse and I stand with you. We pray for you and we’ll all be waiting for you to hurry back in good health. Gods got you. Only Love HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) October 23, 2018