WWE News: WWE Superstars reflect on 9/11 after 16 years

What's the story?

16 years after the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, which changed the world forever, WWE stars reflected on the tragedy on Twitter, and the effect it had on the United States of America.

In case you didn't know....

After the tragedy of 9/11, SmackDown was the first public gathering of its size and was broadcast live. It started with a speech by Vince McMahon as he talked about a united, proud nation. The soul stirring anthem was sung by Lilian Garcia on the show, and it drew many goosebumps and tears as she herself almost broke down while singing the song.

The heart of the matter

16 years after the tragedy WWE Superstars paid their respects to the those that were lost with the message of "Never Forget". They took to twitter to express their feelings on a day that changed the way everyone travelled and thought about the world.

On a day where time stood still, America stood together.Bruised, but not broken. Down, but not defeated.And we will #NeverForget.

— John Cena (@JohnCena) September 11, 2017

#NeverForget the ones we lost on 9/11.#NeverForget our armed service men & women.#NeverForget the freedom we enjoy.Remember. Honor. Them.

— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) September 11, 2017

I am so incredibly proud to be US Champ b/c I get to represent US...so today & ALWAYS, we must honor those lost on 9/11. God Bless the USA.

— AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) September 11, 2017

With each passing year, it is our responsibility to honor those lost and those who continue to fight to protect us. We will #NeverForget.

— Triple H (@TripleH) September 11, 2017

16 years ago today ...... 9/11#NeverForget

— Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) September 11, 2017

Video

Vince McMahon gave a speech on the episode of SmackDown post 9/11 to respect the fallen heroes and spread the word of a nation unbroken and united.

Lilian Garcia sang the National Anthem for the first time after the tragedy, as her voice cracked with emotion spreading goosebumps and tears as the superstars stood by.

Author's take

WWE had a responsibility after the tragedy to show the nation and the world a strong America and that is what they did admirably.

The stars expressed their feelings on Twitter on a matter close to the heart of every American and every human all around the world.

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