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The world is caught up in the ongoing coronavirus crisis right now. A number of stars from the world of professional wrestling have also done their part so far during this trying time when we all need to come together.
From Matt Hardy spreading awareness to Jon Moxley and Ali helping independent promotions, let's take a look at what's been happening.
#5 Matt Hardy
Matt Hardy took to his YouTube channel to warn fans of Coronavirus and he encouraged everyone to work together, saying that society could only get back to normal with a team effort.
Here's a part of what Hardy said:
Currently, we're in the midst of the Coronavirus global pandemic and it's a very scary and very real thing that is affecting all of us. I know people are waking up every day and are uncertain, they're anxious and there's a lot of fear of what is going to happen in the future but I just want to say that not one person in the world can change this. This is going to take a team effort to get society back to normal.
Matt Hardy also stressed on the importance of social distancing at this time and the need to 'flatten the curve'. To the people who were annoyed by the restrictions we've had to face at this time, Hardy said that we needed to let go of these luxuries we're used to. Hardy also spoke about the need to stay santized and stressed that action need to be taken to stop the spread.
Matt Hardy made his All Elite Wrestling debut earlier this week on Dynamite. He was supposed to join The Elite's team in the Blood & Guts match against The Inner Circle. But the match has been postponed now.
#4 Mustafa Ali
Like him as a wrestler or not, you can't deny that Mustafa Ali has a heart of gold. The man was a Police Officer earlier in his career and always does his best to do right by fans. With the global coronavirus crisis on right now, a number of industries have been hit hard, and independent wrestling hasn't escaped it.
Due to lockdown or shelter in place orders in some States, a number of independent shows have been cancelled. One of the promotions hit was Freelance Wrestling. Ali himself is a former Freelance Wrestling World Champion. Ali Tweeted out that he would be donating to help cover some of the expenses. He also encouraged fans to donate whatever they could. You can check out his Tweet below:
Ali made his WWE debut during the Cruiserweight Classic in 2016, replacing Brazilian wrestler Zumba who had visa issues. Although Ali was knocked out in the first round, he was so impressive that WWE ended up signing him to a full time deal. Ali has definitely grabbed his chance in WWE with both hands and has improved considerably both inside the ring and as a talker.
#3 Braun Strowman
Another WWE Superstar who has helped raise awareness about the precautions we should be taking at a time like this is 'The Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman. Strowman posted a video of himself talking to fans about maintaining hygiene and making sure to wash their hands. Here's what Strowman said:
You know, being a WWE Superstar, travelled all around the globe, I meet hundreds and hundreds of people a day. And, now its more important than ever before to practise our hygiene. You know my mantra is 'Get These Hands'. Right now I need everybody to 'wash these hands '.
Even though Strowman just posted a video, it's still an important part of getting to word out to people.
You can check out the video posted by Strowman below:
Braun Strowman is a former WWE Intercontinental Champion. He lost his title in a 3-on-1 handicap match at the Elimination Chamber PPV. We don't yet know who Strowman will be facing at WrestleMania this year.
#2 Chris Jericho
The Painmaker is also doing his part during these troubling times to help raise funds. He announced that all proceeds from the sale of his new t-shirt will go to the World Health Organization to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Apart from this, Chris Jericho also discussed the facts behind Coronavirus to Dr. Alex Patel on an episode of Talk Is Jericho, advising fans how to stay healthy and addressing some of the myths behind the virus.
Jericho also posted a message of hope to fans, on his YouTube channel:
I know times are crazy right now. Don't worry. Everything's going to all be okay, I promise. In the meantime, live your life and enjoy. Love your families, stay safe.
After losing his AEW World Championship to Jon Moxley at the Revolution PPV, Chris Jericho and the rest of The Inner Circle was supposed to take on The Elite and Matt Hardy in a Blood & Guts match on the next episode of Dynamite but the bout has been postponed indefinitely. The Inner Circle have been on a rampage since Revolution, taking out both Jon Moxley and Nick Jackson.
#1 Jon Moxley
AEW World Champion Jon Moxley was supposed to face David Starr at OTT Wrestling's Scrappermania event. However, due to the situation in Europe and due to travel regulations, the event had to be cancelled.
Since the event couldn't take place, fans of OTT Wrestling started a GoFundMe to take care of some of their lost revenue. Even though he couldn't support the promotion by wrestling for them, Moxley donated €1000 to the GoFundMe under the name Jonathan Good. Although he quickly changed it to a anonymous donation later, but a Twitter user had already captured it. You can check out the screenshot below:
At the time of writing, the GoFundMe has already crossed the goal of €6000.
The coronavirus outbreak has hit a lot of indepent wrestling promotions pretty hard and it's amazing seeing stars like Jon Moxley doing their part during this time of crisis.
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