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WWE Superstars usually have to struggle a lot to achieve the success they have today. After making it big, the men and women try not to forget where they came from and try to help others in different ways.
Several WWE Superstars have shown their kindness by interacting with their fans and making them feel special. Many of them have even given memorabilia to their fans to make things even more memorable.
On the other hand, a few Superstars have gone a step further and tried to give back to the community in a much bigger way. Many Superstars have joined hands with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and granted thousands of wishes over the years.
Fans may also remember the WWE Mixed Match Challenge where male and female Superstars teamed up to compete and win the tournament to award their favorite charities a big donation from the company.
However, this article is all about the Superstars who have decided to part with their paychecks or something more to make a difference. Let’s take a look at eight times WWE Superstars donated generously to charity.
You can also check out 6 incredible acts of kindness shown by WWE Superstars right here.
#8 WWE Superstar Samoa Joe parted with his hair for charity
WWE Superstar Samoa Joe has taken a step back from the ring and has made himself comfortable behind the commentary table. Joe is known as one of the most vicious athletes in the ring, and fans can’t wait to see him back in the ring again.
In 2021, Samoa Joe decided to donate a part of himself to charity. The Samoan Submission Machine donated his hair to Children With Hair Loss (CWHL), a non-profit organization.
The CWHL provides human hair replacements to children and young adults facing medically-related hair loss for no cost.
Following the donation, the WWE Superstar posted a picture with the following caption on Instagram:
“It was a good run, hopefully it will find a better purpose at @cwhl_org . #cutpasslove”
Joe’s donation would certainly have helped make some children smile.
#7 Former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan cut his long locks for charity
Samoa Joe isn’t the only WWE Superstar who has parted with his long locks for charity. In early 2016, former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan made a similar donation to Wigs for Kids.
Wigs for Kids is a charity that helps kids with illnesses get a head full of real hair. The company’s CEO Maggie Varney was glad to receive Bryan’s donation as she believed that it would help shed more light on what the charity was doing for the community.
Speaking to Uproxx, The Planet’s Champion revealed the following:
“I know, I didn’t want to shave my beard either, but the thing is that I wanted to cut my hair, and once I cut my hair, I looked really silly with this giant beard. And this is just my one cheap plug. It’s that I cut my hair for an organization called Wigs for Kids, and one of the nice things about them is that they make wigs for kids who have had cancer and they don’t charge the families at all for that, so if there is anything worthwhile that comes out of what I’m saying tonight, that’s it right there.”
Bryan has always tried to spread awareness regarding various issues and his beliefs, as well as working towards shedding some light on a charity that is doing a good job for children.
#6 WWE Superstar Mustafa Ali donated his paycheck to charity
Mustafa Ali has become an integral part of WWE in recent years. After a successful time on WWE 205 Live, Ali had a good babyface run on SmackDown and RAW before he turned heel in late 2020.
While Ali is leading RETRIBUTION in WWE, his good deeds from the past cannot be forgotten. The Superstar was part of WWE’s trip to Saudi Arabia where he competed at WWE Super ShowDown.
Ali decided to donate all his earnings from the event to a foundation called "Charity Water." Charity Water is a non-profit organization that gives developing countries and struggling areas fresh, cold water for people in need.
Ali was one of the participants in the 50-Man Battle Royal at Super ShowDown. While he failed to win the big match, he managed to make a big impact following the event. Ali made the following Tweet after Super ShowDown:
“Earnings received today will be donated to @charitywater. Thank you.”
Ali was known as the heart of 205 Live and the Superstar showed that he indeed has a big heart, as he decided to put all his earnings into a charity that helps the needy pick up some basic necessities.
#5 WWE Superstar Kevin Owens donated his WWE Shop earnings to charity
Kevin Owens may be known as a mean Superstar in the ring, but WWE fans know that he’s a true softy and a family man behind the scenes. KO is currently in search of a title in the company and has competed against several top men to get more opportunities.
In early 2020, WWE Superstar took to Twitter and revealed that he is donating the proceeds of his ‘Just Keep Fighting’ t-shirt. He chose the Canadian Mental Health Association in Canada and the National Alliance For Mental Illness as the charities who’d benefit from his generous donations.
“Hey everybody, I’m recording a little video today to tell you about this shirt. It’s my newest shirt, it’s available on WWEShop.com and it’ll be available at a lot of the live events and RAWs, Smackdown, PPVs, whatever for the next little while. It says ‘Just Keep Fighting.’ When I started using this phrase a few weeks ago on Twitter, the feedback I got was that a lot of people, it really spoke to them because that phrase ‘Just Keep Fighting’ is helping them through whatever their struggles were, whether it was dealing with an illness or a family member dealing with an illness or mental health struggles or whatever obstacles they were facing.”
Keeping in mind the volume in which WWE Superstars' t-shirts are sold on the WWE shop, KO must have been able to collect a decent amount for the above-mentioned charities.
#4 WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil has been the charity poster boy for WWE
Titus O’Neil may not be the biggest Superstar in WWE today, but he has one of the biggest hearts in the industry. The former WWE Tag Team Champion and member of Titus Worldwide has helped many in need and has remained at the forefront of WWE’s charitable activities and events.
On “Giving Tuesday” in 2020, Titus decided to give a big donation to a number of charities. Giving Tuesday is held the Tuesday after American Thanksgiving every year, and people are encouraged to donate to charities rather than spend their money on Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales.
Titus and his Bullard Family Foundation have donated $127,500 to four different charities on Giving Tuesday to show just how generous he is. $100,000 from the donations was given to Metropolitan Ministries that provides meals for more than 40,000 families during the holiday season.
Titus has the following to say regarding the donations.
“I chose these four charities because their impact goes beyond just a donation. They invest in families so that they can change generations.”
In 2018, Titus had also announced that he was working with Hillsborough County, Florida, to bring a new public school to the area. The WWE Superstar claimed that the school would provide free tuition, transportation, uniforms, and food to the students.
These are just a few examples of Titus’ generosity that has helped him become a top Superstar in and out of WWE.
#3 Former WWE Superstar Batista matched his WWE friend's donation to charity
Titus O’Neil’s friend Batista is another former WWE Superstar who has tried to give as much to charity as he can. Batista is a former WWE World Heavyweight Champion and had quite the following during his days in the ring.
His following may have multiplied manifold since he decided to break into Hollywood, and he has slowly managed to make a big name for himself on the silver screen. However, Batista decided to help his friend Titus out in raising funds for the Bullard Family Foundation and donated an undisclosed amount to charities himself.
The Animal urged his fans to donate to the foundation and claimed that he would match every $1 up to $10,000. But this isn’t the first time fans have heard of Batista’s kind nature.
During Sportskeeda's The Rosser Rewind, former WWE Superstar Fred Rosser, FKA Darren Young, also spoke about just how kind and generous The Animal was during their time in WWE.
In 2012, Batista also donated his earnings from his first MMA victory to a cancer charity.
The Animal of WWE has also shown up at many charity events to help promote them, allowing them to gain much more media coverage.
#2 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been a charitable Superstar
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will go down in the history books as one of the biggest WWE Superstars of all time and one of the finest entertainers in Hollywood. Over the years, The Rock has made headlines for all the right reasons. His WWE achievements and on-screen work are not the only reasons why he’s loved by his fans all over the world.
The Rock’s philanthropic work has helped numerous people over the years. In 2006, the WWE Superstar founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation which worked with terminally ill children. The very next year, The Rock donated $1 million to the University of Miami to support the renovation of its football facilities.
In 2017, The Rock decided to donate $25,000 to the relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey. The WWE Superstar also helped with the repair works in Hawaii following the 2018 Hawaii Floods.
These are just some of the documented times when Johnson has helped the community with generous donations. On the other hand, there are several reported occasions when the WWE Superstar has also helped out his family, friends, and fans in different ways.
#1 WWE Superstar John Cena has been very generous with his time and paychecks
It is no secret that John Cena is one of the most charitable WWE Superstars of all time. The Superstar has granted over 600 wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and his name is now synonymous with the charity.
That’s not all, as Cena has tried to give back to the community whenever he has gotten a chance and has never shied away from opening up his wallet for charitable purposes.
In June 2020, Cena made an impressive $1 million donation to Black Lives Matter. This was part of the #MatchAMillion initiative made popular by the k-pop band, BTS.
Soon after his donation, Cena made the following comments on Twitter without naming the Black Lives Matter initiative.
“Change is never easy because it takes us admitting that our efforts and methods may be flawed to a point of severe distortion. Be brave and open minded in these moments. Welcome ideas and limit excuses. Change is uncomfortable but can yield much more joy for all in the long run.”
This wasn’t the first time that The Leader of the Cenation donated generously to charity, as his contributions to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and many other charities are well documented.
According to TMZ, Cena was also said to be the man behind an anonymous $40,000 GoFundMe donation to the family of former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard. Gaspard passed away last year after trying to save his son from drowning.
The donation was made by a donor called "CTC RIP." "CTC" could stand for 'Cryme Tyme Cenation', a tag team comprised of Cena, Gaspard, and JTG.
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