The Monday Night RAW Roman Reigns cancer announcement shocked the entire professional wrestling world tonight. While Reigns (real name Joe Anoa’i) is relinquishing his WWE Universal Championship and is out of his planned WWE Crown Jewel match against Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman, he vowed to return after “kicking leukemia’s ass.” It was a highly emotional moment for everyone watching.
Professional wrestlers have gone to Twitter to thank Roman for his contributions to the business and wish him well on his battle with cancer by using the hashtag #ThankYouRoman.
Check out reactions to the Roman Reigns cancer announcement from other professional wrestlers below:
Love you @wweromanreigns You taught me so much about what it means to be a superstar here. Can’t wait to see you back ❤️
— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) 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/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 (@mandysacs) 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 (@MachineGunKA) 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
Good luck and here is to seeing you soon #BigDog @WWERomanReigns https://t.co/x04mcBQN6T
— Athena is All Elite (@AthenaPalmer_FG) 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
@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
Prayers go out to @WWERomanReigns Guerrero Family is with you, Uce!
— Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) October 23, 2018
Thank you @WWERomanReigns, we are with you! #ThankYouRoman #RAW
— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) October 23, 2018
Roman my kids send their love and prayers. So do I brother. pic.twitter.com/tQggp7DJo0
— TheMarkHenry (@TheMarkHenry) 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
♥️ THANKYOU, @WWERomanReigns. Praying for you and your family.
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) October 23, 2018
My heart right now …. Prayers for @WWERomanReigns ??? https://t.co/9sqk0KfFnP
— Lexi (Kaufman) Cabrera (@AlexaBliss_WWE) October 23, 2018
— Mella Is Money ? (@CarmellaWWE) October 23, 2018
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https://twitter.com/DashWilderWWE/status/1054531414480297984
https://twitter.com/RealMikeBennett/status/1054531269286076417
If there's anyone that can beat this, it's @WWERomanReigns. Thank you for everything. @WWE
— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) October 23, 2018
He’s our locker room leader.
He IS the business.
He’ll be back.
You got this, champ. #ThankYouRoman
— Bollywood Boyz (@BollywoodBoyz) 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
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
You got this homie ?? #ThankYouRoman
— Samuray Del Sol® “Manny $” (@gloat) October 23, 2018
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 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
…. He will fight, he will win, he will return stronger, and I will be waiting….
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) October 23, 2018
Praying for you #BigDog @WWERomanReigns This is still your yard champ! #KeepSteppin ???
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) October 23, 2018
Wow…that's a lot to take in. Strength and well wishes. https://t.co/B7LOAvONK9
— The Limitless Keith Lee? (@RealKeithLee) October 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/Zelina_VegaWWE/status/1054535189618192384
I’m heartbroken for him! https://t.co/6vfWXYJbu2
— TheMarkHenry (@TheMarkHenry) October 23, 2018
If you look up “strong” in the dictionary you will see @WWERomanReigns. Few people on earth epitomize every aspect of the word how he does. Physically strong but more importantly emotionally & mentally strong. A born leader. We all stand by him in this fight. #ThankYouRoman @WWE
— Shawn Bennett (@BennettWWE) October 23, 2018
There are many kids as well as adults out there battling disease, who look up to @WWERomanReigns as the superhero he portrays on tv for strength.Joe has defeated leukemia in the past & will do the same now-as he is also a superhero in real life.Get well soon, you’ve got this Uce. pic.twitter.com/sa9D87ZUhU
— Justin Roberts (@JustinRoberts) October 23, 2018
My prayers are with you & your family @WWERomanReigns ❤️? #ThankYouRoman
— Jessica McKay (@JessicaMcKay) October 23, 2018
Our job gives us the ability to portray larger than life characters who possess super human qualities and characteristics.
After hearing his story it's very apparent that Joe Anoa'i is just as much of a superhero as "Roman Reigns" is.#ThankYouRoman
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) October 23, 2018
#ThankYouRoman ??❤️
— Bianca Belair (@BiancaBelairWWE) October 23, 2018
Reigns Forever.
— ???? ??? (@MontezFordWWE) October 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/NikkiCrossWWE/status/1054536116202864640
On behalf of everyone at Ring of Honor wrestling we wish you the best.@WWERomanReigns https://t.co/28mdwJWvlh
— Cary Silkin (@rohcary) October 23, 2018
I met @WWERomanReigns years ago in Vegas. Sat and talked with him for hours over a drink.
He smartened me up to a lot.He is a good man.
Despite whatever you’re preconceived notions are of him,
Send him and his family positive energy.He deserves it more than you know.
— Karrion Kross (@realKILLERkross) October 23, 2018
I just witnessed @WWERomanReigns give the most heart felt promo I’ve ever seen. Much respect to you Roman. #PrayforRoman #thankyouroman
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) October 23, 2018
After watching the beginning of WWE Raw last night, I’ve come to the conclusion that we all should be grateful that we woke up this morning to experience life to its fullest. Make each day count, because you never know what life will throw at you. #ThankYouRoman
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) October 23, 2018
He’s one of favorite opponents in the ring… and one of my favorite people outside of it. He’s got a big fight ahead of him…but we like fights. Good luck Uce! I’ve got your back… @ Roman https://t.co/5d0UMBxLUe
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) October 23, 2018
I’m just learning now of @WWERomanReigns leukemia diagnosis. Stunned. I liked and respected him from the moment I met him. Sending my very best wishes and prayers for you, Joe.
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) October 23, 2018
We’ll continue to update this post as reactions come in.
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