Watch: Jarrius Robertson receives WWE Hero award
Saints superfan Jarrius "JJ" Robertson became the latest recipient of the WWE Hero award at "Smackdown Live" in New Orleans on Monday night.
The 15-year-old, who suffers from a rare liver disease called biliary atresia and has undergone more than two dozen surgeries, was recognized for his courage, perseverance, and dedication to helping others.
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Robertson will receive the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the ESPYS on July 12.
Thx U @StephMcMahon @TripleH for honoring me with the @WWE Everyday Hero Award!! GOT MY OWN BELT #ittakeslivestosavelives pic.twitter.com/lsWNPGehEB
— Jarrius Robertson (@Jarrius) June 13, 2017
GREAT #sdlive tonight‼‼‼‼
— Jarrius Robertson (@Jarrius) June 14, 2017
Ready for @WrestleMania in the THE DOME! @WWE #NOLA 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/5DpNfyIfGl