WWE wrestler Big Show is not dead, AP rejects hoax

A hoax regarding the death of WWE wrestler Big Show has been denied by the Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A story reported by a blog called "WWE" that claimed professional wrestling star "Big Show" had died in a car accident is false.

Chris Bellitti, a spokesman for World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., (WWE) said Tuesday that the "Big Show," whose real name is Paul Donald Wight II, is alive and well. He also said the blog site is not affiliated with the legitimate WWE site.

On Dec. 10, the short, poorly written blurb claimed the star had been admitted to a hospital and died.

Holiday rest? Ha! It's almost @WrestleMania season. You ready @Shaq? #GiantInTheGym pic.twitter.com/UXwVhh3Kvz

— Paul Wight (@PaulWight) December 26, 2016

On Monday, the 44-year-old tweeted a photograph of himself training in the gym. The tweet was reposted by WWE's official Twitter account.