Last evening on Monday Night RAW, Roman Reigns was forced to surrender his Universal Championship as he revealed that his battle with the Leukemia had returned in his personal life.
Roman was diagnosed with the disease 11 years ago and he fought through it before launching his professional career on the WWE developmental territories. It was an emotional night for the ‘Big Dog‘ as he issued an apology for not being the fighting Champion the people wanted him to be.
After the conclusion of his speech, Reigns laid down the title and exited the ring with resounding ‘Thank You Roman’ chants and was greeted by his Shield Brothers Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins on the ramp. The trio hugged for one last time on WWE Television while Rollins was left in tears.
Here’s a look at how Twitter reacted:
.@WWERomanReigns has to relinquish the Universal Championship due to a battle with leukemia. #Raw pic.twitter.com/EhomllNwjK
— WWE (@WWE) October 23, 2018
.@WWERomanReigns has officially relinquished the Universal Championship on #RAW. pic.twitter.com/Dov281qW94
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 23, 2018
There's no brotherhood greater.#Raw @WWERomanReigns @TheDeanAmbrose @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/QHFemFd9A5
— WWE (@WWE) October 23, 2018
#ThankYouRoman we all know your gonna be that fighting champion throughout this, we are all gonna support you through this, 🙏❤️ #RAW pic.twitter.com/QRwWzkeWw6
— 🇬🇧👑Adam Goldberg👑🇬🇧 (@adamgoldberg28) October 23, 2018
THANK YOU, ROMAN.#RAW @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/Mm2z9vStgX
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 23, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Moments after announcing that his returning leukemia has forced him to relinquish the Universal Championship, @WWERomanReigns is met with an outpouring of support backstage. #Raw pic.twitter.com/JRv0iYLILJ
— WWE (@WWE) October 23, 2018
Strongest thoughts and wishes with @WWERomanReigns – no one stronger and no one more capable of beating this. #ThankYouRoman
— Aiden English (@WWEDramaKing) October 23, 2018
Thank you Roman 🙌 my love and prayers go out to you and your family 💜 we are with you!
— Daria Berenato (@SonyaDevilleWWE) 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
Sorry to hear about Roman. I know he’s gonna kick this things butt!! #Believedat
— The One And Only! (@KingRicochet) October 23, 2018
Selfless.
Humble.
The Man. #ThankYouRoman— Dash (@DashWilderWWE) October 23, 2018
You’re our Universal Champion. We are with you every step of the way brother.
— Tye Dillinger 🔟 (@WWEDillinger) October 23, 2018
If there's anyone that can beat this, it's @WWERomanReigns. Thank you for everything. @WWE
— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@MustafaAliWWE) October 23, 2018
Roman is one of the nicest people I’ve ever had the privilege to share a locker room with. We all knew he was the locker room leader and we all aspired to be like him. Come back stronger than ever my friend #ThankYouRoman @WWERomanReigns
— Mike Kanellis (@RealMikeBennett) October 23, 2018
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
I’ve said it for a long time! @WWERomanReigns is the best wrestler on the planet! #ThankYouRoman #RAW
— WWE Buddy Murphy (@WWE_Murphy) 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
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
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
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
‘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
Fight on to victory my courageous brother! pic.twitter.com/wuYAoxa48p
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) October 23, 2018
#ThankYouRoman for being a huge source of inspiration and wishing you a speedy recovery.
— Kyle O'Reilly (@KORcombat) October 23, 2018
My thoughts & prayers go out to @WWERomanReigns & his family. Breaks my heart but praying & believing for a speedy & full recovery.
— CJ (Lana) Perry (@LanaWWE) October 23, 2018
Sending so much love to @WWERomanReigns and his family. You’re one of the strongest dudes I know and I can’t wait to see you back inside that ring. ❤️ #thankyouRoman
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) October 23, 2018
Friend, you have my prayers and your family is your greatest support!! This will pass and you will come back stronger than before. Your health is what matters!! Take care of you!🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/dcbp7fSusc
— Vickie Guerrero (@VickieGuerrero) October 23, 2018
Fighting leukemia is tough,
But they don't make them tougher than @WWERomanReigns
He will beat this again #ThankYouRoman— No Way Jose (@WWENoWayJose) October 23, 2018
Much respect going out my man @WWERomanReigns #YouGotThisJOE #Prayers @WWE #WWE @DDPYoga DDP
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) October 23, 2018
A champion transcends any company. @WWERomanReigns, on behalf of NJPW we all wish you a speedy recovery.
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) October 23, 2018
Still can’t believe it! So much love for @WWERomanReigns #RomanReigns love these pictures so much ❤️😢 pic.twitter.com/UdQVqJvDeA
— sarah (@saraho12345) October 23, 2018
Last night, WWE superstar Roman Reigns confirmed has leukaemia & relinquished his WWE Universal title as he fights the disease…
“After I’m done whooping leukemia’s ass, I’m coming back home."
Get well soon, Champ. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/MaNjkJbLVY
— TeamFA (@TeamFA) October 23, 2018
I’m certain if I’d have had leukaemia at 22 that I wouldn’t have had much fight, even if I’d beaten it. That’s some serious mental toughness from @WWERomanReigns; living with something so big AND getting to the top of the wrestling business #ThankyouRoman
— Jim Smallman (@jimsmallman) 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
I’m heartbroken. All my love and well wishes to Roman Reigns and his family
— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) October 23, 2018
…. He will fight, he will win, he will return stronger, and I will be waiting….
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) October 23, 2018
Just want to say that was a wonderful speech by Roman Reigns and I hope everyone says more than a few prayers for him.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) October 23, 2018
