Jarrius “JJ” Robertson to Receive 2018 Warrior Award

Each year, WWE presents The Warrior Award as a part of the Hall of Fame ceremony at WrestleMania. According to the company, the award is presented to an individual who has exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance and who lives life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of Ultimate Warrior.

This year is no exception, and a recipient has been announced.

According to a report from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Jarius “JJ” Robertson is the winner of this year’s award.

From the article:

That little boy was New Orleans native Jarrius “Little JJ” Robertson, who has gained local and national notoriety for his lively personality while courageously battling a rare disease for all of his 15 years. He has become a favorite of the Saints, the LSU Tigers and last July was presented the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the ESPYs.

That day, McMahon and Robertson struck up a friendship that has grown over the past five years. And now NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune has learned that Robertson will receive The Warrior Award at this year’s WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony April 6 at the Smoothie King Center.

Robertson, who lists his favorite wrestlers as John Cena and Roman Reigns, was stricken at birth with biliary atresia, a liver disease that stunted his growth and has required two transplants among 36 surgeries. The first transplant came when he was 1 and left him in a coma for a year, and the second, last April, greatly improved his chances of survival.

While still getting treatment, he’s now in high school at Lutcher and is set to play second base for the ninth grade team. He’s up to 50 inches tall and weighs about 55 pounds.

Jarrius "JJ" Robertson to receive the 2018 Warrior Award

Editor’s Opinion:

I’ve had the opportunity to attend a couple of live events in New Orleans where “JJ” was a special guest in attendance. This kid immediately owns the spotlight, and won the hearts of all of the fans from the moment that he was shown on the screen. This is a wonderful choice to receive this year’s Warrior Award, and I am excited for him!

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