Roman Reigns won the ESPY Award for the newly created category, “Best WWE Moment” earlier today.
The award was given to him on the red carpet before the actual ceremony.
Hear what @WWERomanReigns had to say after learning that he won the first-ever Best WWE Moment award at the #ESPYS! @WWERollins @BeckyLynchWWE @StephMcMahon @TripleH https://t.co/UeTdXjrKsE
— WWE (@WWE) July 11, 2019
In February, @WWERomanReigns announced that he was in remission and back wrestling!
That landed him the first-ever ESPY for Best WWE Moment! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Uy415GkHZW
— ESPN (@espn) July 10, 2019
Coming back meant more than just returning to the ring. It meant I was healthy enough to show my gratitude for those who sent their prayers, who continually thought about me, and that I was ready to raise awareness. Thank you for all those who voted, it is an honor. #ESPYS @WWE pic.twitter.com/u2rGTZkVLf
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) July 11, 2019
The choices for the “Best WWE Moment” award were:
- Roman Reigns’ triumphant return to Monday Night RAW
- Becky Lynch wins both RAW and SmackDown Women’s Championships at WrestleMania 35
- Kofi Kingston wins first WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35
- Ronda Rousey captures her first WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam
Reigns also was a presenter during the official ceremony, giving a Best Coach award to the former head coach of the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team, Jim Calhoun.
Tonight at the #ESPYS, @WWERomanReigns presented the Best Coach award to fellow cancer survivor and former three-time NCAA National Championship-winning coach Jim Calhoun. https://t.co/9I9iYn84xe
— WWE (@WWE) July 11, 2019
Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Kofi Kingston and Batista were also in attendance at the awards.