Like the words of a fellow beloved hero, Kofi Kingston’s Road to WrestleMania represented “dedication, hard work plus patience.” The sum of all his sacrifice became realized at WrestleMania 35, where the emblazoned hero turned his 11-year journey into a watershed moment by becoming WWE Champion. What a moment it was.

As sheer joy erupted throughout MetLife Stadium, the excitement surrounding Kingston’s history-making victory exploded online, as well, sparking a volume of reactions on social media from WWE Superstars and Legends to celebrities and personalities.

Ive never felt emotions like this in my entire career. @TrueKofi did it. We all did it. Tonight a previously closed off part of the @wwe universe realized that they can be champion too & that representation is so much more important than people realize. Congrats Kofi. We love you

— Austin Creed (@AustinCreedWins) April 8, 2019

Love. pic.twitter.com/1UFCqTDcQU

— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) April 8, 2019

It’s a new day.. yes it is pic.twitter.com/neBA30eYki

— Wale (@Wale) April 8, 2019

AND STILL.....but congrats to our uce.....THE NEW @WWE CHAMPION @TrueKofi!!!! #kofimania

— The Usos (@WWEUsos) April 8, 2019

CONGRATS @thetruekofi! #KOFIMANIA #WRESTLEMANIA pic.twitter.com/xyiErfNaOE

— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) April 8, 2019

#KofiMania is important. Think about how many people just watched what he did. Think about how many felt connected to him because they too have been struggling for so long. Think about how many people he inspired. Think about how important #KofiMania is.

— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAli_X) April 8, 2019

Known you since your 1st day @TrueKofi . you, me, @ProjectCiampa @brianmilonas @Maximusisme have worked so hard over the years to make our mark on this industry. tonight you brought a tear to my eye. Love you man, we are all proud of you! pic.twitter.com/SuEJQF84X7

— Ivar (@Ivar_WWE) April 8, 2019

Many dreams and opportunities that seemed unreachable for so long now have become obtainable #KofiMania

— PRIME Alexander (@CedricAlexander) April 8, 2019

Dear @TrueKofi so proud of you #YouDeserveIt ❤️💋#KofiMania

— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) April 8, 2019

Congratulations @TrueKofi Aaaannnnndddd NEWWWW🍾🎊👏🏿👏🏿 @WrestleMania just Officially became #KofiMania PROUD OF ALL OF YOU @WWEBigE @XavierWoodsPhD A NEW DAY YES IT IS!!!❤️❤️❤️

— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) April 8, 2019

I just ran into Kofi in the hallway of the hotel. He genuinely is on cloud 9 and should be. Imagine legitimately working for something for 11 years and tonight in front of his children and wife realized a lifelong dream. Just amazing. What a moment.

— The Coach (@Thecoachrules) April 8, 2019

By the way...KOFIMANIA💚

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 8, 2019

Never stop believing!!! #KofiMania

— Miro (@ToBeMiro) April 8, 2019

Kofi did something special,
kicked down a door, some people thought could not be kicked down!
and you guys all helped!
to the new day, the locker room, all the fans, an entire generation of up & coming wrestlers, and of course, Kofi: Congratulations!

— Nic Nemeth (@NicTNemeth) April 8, 2019

I’m so happy right now. #KOFIMANIA

— Matthew Rehwoldt (@DramaKingMatt) April 8, 2019

#KOFIMANIA!! He did it! #AndNew!! Congratulations @TrueKofi! You're a true inspiration!!

— Levis (@LevyValenz) April 8, 2019

.@WWE #KofiMania
Couldn't have a better #WWEChampion than@TrueKofi #Eleven#AndNew

— Athena is ROH and All Elite! (@AthenaPalmer_FG) April 8, 2019

Hope, it is the only thing stronger than fear. @TrueKofi giving us all hope. One emotional ride. #KOFIMANIA #wrestlemania35 #WWEChampionship

— Michin 미친 (@MiaYim) April 8, 2019

One of the best human beings I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. Not to mention how great he is at our craft#KofiMania

— TJ Wilson (@TJWilson) April 8, 2019

And the NEWWWW WWE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION KOFI KINGSTON!
I Had to be front and center for this historical moment
Congratulations Bro @TrueKofi #Wrestlemania35 #Wrestlemania #wwe #kofimania #kofikingston pic.twitter.com/xEZxvC3LEZ

— JTG ( JAY THA GAWD ) (@Jtg1284) April 8, 2019

So proud and happy to share this moment with one of my brothas @The305MVP 😢😭😭😭
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.#kofikingston #kofimania #wwechampion #grandslamchampion #wrestlemania #wrestlemania35 #newday #newdayrocks #smackdownlive #sdlive #wwesmackdown #wwe #wrestlemania #wrestlemania35 pic.twitter.com/6uPfEF6qmE

— Shad Gaspard (@Shadbeast) April 8, 2019