As Crown Jewel 2023 approaches, LA Knight’s fans are getting louder because he has finally landed a match that matches his popularity. Roman Reigns, part of The Bloodline, is having an extended Universal Champion title run, but LA Knight is a fan favorite and even more famous. However, in the ring, Reigns still holds the upper hand and had even taken credit for shooting LA Knight to stardom.
But what made headlines wasn’t just about his in-ring performance and attitude. In WWE, despite many scripted dramas, unexpected moments often take the spotlight. Prior to this week’s SmackDown, something heartwarming happened that truly received fan appreciation. Roman Reigns fulfilled a Make-A-Wish request for 5-year-old Allen Newsom, who has a condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Roman Reigns grants Make-A-Wish to young WWE fan
Tribal Chief, is unstoppable in WWE, holding the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. He was unpinned for three years until Jey Uso finally did it in a tag team match at Money in the Bank 2023. Despite being a heel, Reigns is incredibly popular, especially among younger fans who want to see him.
Roman Reigns recently made a heartwarming Make-A-Wish. He met 5-year-old Allen Newsom, who is battling a condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Despite undergoing three open heart surgeries at a young age, Allen’s dream was to meet his favorite WWE superstar, Roman Reigns.
The wish came true, and it was a touching gesture from Reigns, who is following in John Cena’s footsteps to make dreams come true for young fans. Allen’s mother, Dominique Hawthorne, shared that Allen chose to meet Roman Reigns when given the option to make his wish. She said, “I feel like he should just come out here and express himself and show the world like who he is and what he went through and what he’s still going through.”
Who is the WWE icon with the most Make-A-Wish requests?
John Cena is now the world record holder. The 45-year-old actor and wrestler holds the record for granting the most wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He granted the wishes of 650 children. Cena, a WWE legend since 2002, granted his first wish in 2002 and hit the 1,000th wish milestone in 2012.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation makes dreams come true for children ages 2 1/2 to 18 with life-threatening illnesses. Their wishes can range from meeting a celebrity to attending an event or gifting someone else According to Guinness World Records, no one has granted more than 200 wishes in the foundation’s 42-year history.
Do you have anything to say about the tribal chief’s heartwarming gesture towards younger fans despite his kayfabe attitude in the WWE ring? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
