The Rock
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Former WWE Superstar and one of the all-time greatest superstars in the professional wrestling industry, The Rock and his family have recently tested positive for COVID-19. The big news came out through an update provided by the star himself on his social media handle.

The People’s Champion posted an 11-minute video to Instagram to disclose that he and his immediate family are currently recovering from the coronavirus. The Rock, 48, and his wife Lauren Hashian, 35, have two daughters together – Tiana, who was born in April 2018, and Jasmine, who was born in December 2016.

WWE Legend The Rock & His Family Tested Positive For COVID-19

The number one box office star in the movie industry also has a 19-year-old daughter from his first marriage, Simone, who is currently signed to a WWE developmental deal. There’s no news of her getting caught by the virus.

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As seen in the video message, The Rock talked about how COVID-19 being one of the most challenging and difficult things that his family had to endure and for him, personally. He also updated that they are all doing better, nowadays by staying healthy and “on the other end” of the virus. He also informed us that they are no longer contagious.

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The former WWE Champion also revealed that he and his family were exposed to coronavirus through very close family friends, who they “love and trust.” He added that those friends are currently devastated with the news and they don’t have any idea where they got it from.

It was also noted in the video that The Rock and his family have been in quarantine for months. But it’s unknown whether he has been working while recovering from the virus. He encouraged people to wear masks and follow the rules with the below message,

“My message to all of you around the [Earth emoji]
Stay disciplined.
Boost your immune system.
Commit to wellness.
Wear your mask.
Protect your family.
Be strict about having people over your house or gatherings.
Stay positive.
And care for your fellow human beings.

Stay healthy, my friends.

DJ [heart emoji]

#controlthecontrollables”

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A couple of days ago, the word “jabroni,” a word came out from The Rock’s mouth on national television, is now officially in the dictionary. This word now has a definition which states the following,

“Slang. a stupid, foolish, or contemptible person; loser

Also called en·hance·ment tal·ent [en-hans-muhnt tal-uhnt], job·ber [job-er] .Professional Wrestling. a wrestler whose purpose is to lose matches against headlining wrestlers in order to build up the status and fame of the headliners: The man is a legend in the ring—he eats jabronis for breakfast.”

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Arindam Pal

A WWE writer passionate about the sports.