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WWE Superstars are some of the most influential people in the entertainment industry. Following in the footsteps of Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and John Cena, several current Superstars have become household names around the world.
WWE is often known to do beneficial work for charities. They also give back to the community whenever the need arises. There are a few current and former WWE Superstars who have founded their own charities as well. John Cena, Titus O’Neil, and Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson are some of the men widely known for their charitable work.
With that in mind, let's take a look at five WWE Superstars who founded charities to help the community.
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#5 & #4 Triple H and Stephanie McMahon founded a cancer charity
Many fans still remember Connor "The Crusher" Michalek, the child who wanted to meet WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan. Connor suffered from cancer of the spine and brain since he was three years old. WWE ensured that Connor would meet his hero a couple of times before he passed away when he was just eight years old.
Following his death, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon created Connor's Cure cancer fund in honor of the brave child. The non-profit charity is looking to work on pediatric cancer research. Triple H and Stephanie personally funded the charity through the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation.
WWE added the following to the press release while announcing the establishment of the charity:
“Through the love of his family and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Connor persevered over his affliction. His fighting spirit made him a local celebrity in Pittsburgh, including getting Superstar treatment from both the Pittsburgh Pirates and WWE. Although Connor lost his battle to cancer, his message of light and love continue to thrive.”
WWE has done well to partner with the Make A Wish Foundation and several other charities to highlight the importance of donations for those who need it most. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon have done well to honor Connor, and the charity will help children suffering from cancer.
#3 WWE Superstar Sami Zayn is looking to raise funds for Syrians
Sami Zayn has been one of the most entertaining characters in WWE for some time now. After making it big in WWE NXT, Zayn has been a good mid-card Superstar on both RAW and SmackDown.
Zayn has done well to use his influence and spread awareness about his native country, Syria. While Zayn is from Canada, his family and ancestors belong to Syria, a war-torn country.
Zayn set up the Sami for Syria charity to help provide those needing medical attention in the country.
“It’s obviously a subject that’s very personal to me, being Syrian. I’m a Canadian-born Syrian, my parents are from Syria, my family lives in Syria—a lot of them have been displaced. I visited the country when I was younger. For the longest time, I wanted to figure out a way to help.”
“There will be a general practitioner, a doctor who is able to disperse various medications, a nurse, a midwife, psycho-social care for people dealing with the mental health issues that I don’t think a lot of people think about.”
Several WWE Superstars, such as Finn Balor and Kevin Owens, have helped Sami to spread awareness regarding the charity and raise some funds. Hopefully, Sami will be able to grow his charity in the coming years.
#2 WWE legend The Undertaker has shown his love for animals in a unique way
The Undertaker is one of the biggest names WWE has ever produced. Over the years, The Phenom has influenced the lives of many men and women both inside and outside WWE.
The Undertaker retired last year, even though some fans are hoping for him to compete in one final match against their favorite wrestlers. Outside the ring, the man behind the supernatural character is known to be a dog lover.
The Undertaker and his ex-wife, Sara, established the "Zeus Compton Calaway-Save the Animals" Fund at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences to help pay for lifesaving treatments for large-breed dogs. The foundation’s website states the following:
“No pet owner should have to put their beloved animal to sleep because they are unable to pay medical bills. The Zeus Compton Calaway Save the Animals Fund was established to help pet owners bridge the gap between their ability to pay for lifesaving medical treatment and the costs of the procedure. The Fund, created by Mark and Sara Calaway, was established as a memorial for Zeus, their beloved Mastiff. The Fund provides financial assistance to pet owners who could not otherwise afford lifesaving procedures.”
WWE Superstars have not only shown love for their fans but have done the same for animals over the years. The Undertaker set an example by forming a charity to help save the lives of several animals.
#1 WWE legend The Rock founded "The Dwayne Johnson ROCK Foundation"
Dwyane ‘The Rock” Johnson is regarded as one of the biggest WWE Superstars of all time. The Rock last competed in the WWE ring at WrestleMania 32. He is still one of the biggest attractions in the entire industry.
The Rock is known for his work in the entertainment industry outside WWE. As one of the biggest movie stars of the 21st century, the sports entertainment icon is also well known for his various business ventures.
That’s not all, as The Rock has been rather charitable outside the wrestling ring, and has even founded his own charity known as "The Dwayne Johnson ROCK Foundation". According to Guidestar, the foundation helps children worldwide by providing them assistance related to illnesses.
“The Dwayne Johnson ROCK Foundation creates a platform of hope and possibility for children worldwide by providing programs designed to enrich and empower the lives and self-esteem of children who are hospitalized for medical disabilities, disorders and illnesses. The Rock Foundation also strives to improve the health and self-esteem of children through its physical fitness program; educating children about nutrition and healthy practices towards achieving their fitness goals. We serve a variety of children ranging from infancy to twenty-two years of age. Our goal is to make every child smile.”
The Rock has tried to spread happiness by helping those in need and putting a smile on their faces throughout his career.
WWE has empowered many lives by providing deserving people with opportunities. It’s great to see current and former WWE stars using their fame and fortune to share their resources with the community.
