In the wake of Roman Reigns’ stunning announcement that he had been living with leukemia for 11 years and that the disease's return would force him to relinquish the Universal Championship, an outpouring of Tweets from WWE and the sports world were sent out to offer support to Reigns, as well as a thank you Tweet from The Big Dog himself.

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

A warrior, through and through. @WWERomanReigns, your entire #WWE family stands with you. #ThankYouRoman https://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

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

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) October 23, 2018

”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,… https://t.co/63BXKlAGUI

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) October 23, 2018

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… https://t.co/y4pXm54XIq

— The Miz (@mikethemiz) 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

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

What @WWERomanReigns did on #Raw showed unbelievable grit, courage, and conviction...and he will “whoop it again.”
My thoughts are with you and your family, Joe.

— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) October 23, 2018

My prayers are with you & your family @WWERomanReigns ❤️🙏 #ThankYouRoman

— Jessica McKay (@JessicaMcKay) October 23, 2018

Fight Roman fight! https://t.co/eT3l7m0Sd7

— TheMarkHenry (@TheMarkHenry) 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

Standing strong behind Yellow Jacket, Joe Anoa’i - also known as @WWERomanReigns. Keep fighting, champ. https://t.co/boFkHB0n3g

— Georgia Tech (@GeorgiaTech) October 23, 2018

Get well soon, @WWERomanReigns 💪 #ThankYouRoman pic.twitter.com/YHNJB2N2IC

— MSG (@TheGarden) October 23, 2018

.@WWERomanReigns thinking of you and your family. I have no doubt that you will overcome this and return to the #WWEUniverse stronger than ever. Looking forward to your triumphant return #ThankYouRoman

— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) October 23, 2018

We got your back. Thinking about you and sending positive vibes your way, @WWERomanReigns! pic.twitter.com/Ixmahx4qoy

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 23, 2018

We would like to wish Joe Anoa’i (aka @WWERomanReigns) the best in his battle with leukemia. Stay strong ✊ #OnceAnEskimoAlwaysAnEskimo https://t.co/BMNxTv7i5s

— Edmonton Elks (@GoElks) October 23, 2018