“Inspiring…Moves My Soul”: Dwayne Johnson Discloses Damar Hamlin’s Selfless Gesture After Winning “The Game of Life”

We have all heard inspiring and moving stories about Dwayne Johnson. Furthermore, fans love him for his candidness. Ideas about his exercise routine and fitness regime are pretty well-known.

This time, Dwayne Johnson took to social media and won hearts again. In a tweet on 6th January, he quoted being inspired by the story of Damar Hamlin.

The wrestler’s tweet was appreciated greatly. What’s more, it was viewed almost 2.5 million times. Dwayne Johnson was referring to the incident that happened with Damar Hamlin. He is a famous Buffalo Bills football player. Therefore, the incident that took place on 2nd January shocked fans.

Dwayne Johnson extends support

Damar Hamlin suffered from a cardiac arrest on 2nd January. Hence, after this happened during the Bengals versus Bills game, fans were quick to extend support. Not only that, but his recovery was also being closely followed. One of the people following his story was The Rock.

The incident that the wrestler is referring to happened when Hamlin regained consciousness. The first question he asked was regarding the game. “Did we win?” Hamlin asked. What’s more, this came to light in a press conference by UC Health. Doctors responded by stating, “Yes, you won the game of life.” 

Dwayne Johnson further stated that this moves his soul. He celebrated this selfless gesture by taking to Twitter.

Furthermore, Dwayne also stated that Hamlin must now be feeling all the love that was sent his way. The Rock is a keen follower of other sports, and seldom shares his reactions and excitement about upcoming games.

The incident that shocked fans

According to reports, the NFL had to pause the game in between as they saw the 24-year-old player fall to the ground. Post this, doctors reported that he had regained consciousness. Hamlin’s parents have constantly been with him.

Now that he is neurologically active, doctors are hopeful about recovery. He is currently communicating by writing. His question about the output of the game was also regarded as an extremely selfless one. Hence, it was widely appreciated and also made some fans teary.

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Damar Hamlin has been the defensive back for Bills. After he collapsed on the ground, he was administered CPR and then taken to the hospital mid-game. Players and staff were also seen huddling up near him due to the surprising nature and vulnerability of the situation.

However, fans are hopeful now that Hamlin is showing signs of recovery. This has further been made special by Dwayne Johnson’s tweet, and the way that he extended genuine support.

Do you think Hamlin will resume playing anytime soon? Let us know in the comments.

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