SummerSlam: WWE Superstars surprise Make A Wish Foundation children

By Ted Gruber | Aug 20, 2017

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: (L-R) Dana Warrior, Seth Rollins, A.J. Styles, Dolph Ziggler and Nikki Bella pose with wish kids at the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images) /

Some Make A Wish kids were surprised by their favorite WWE Superstars at the top of One World Trade Center before SummerSlam.

Before SummerSlam invades the Barclay Center, a few of the WWE Superstars got a chance to meet up with kids in need. The Make A Wish Foundation has been a vital part of the company and it was no different a top of the One World Trade Center.

Dolph, Ziggler, AJ Styles, Nikki Bella, and Seth Rollins were all in attendance to surprise the kids that thought they were just getting a tour of the building. However, they got a lot more such as replica title belts, autographs and plenty of hugs to go around.

FanSided caught up with each of the Superstars in attendance today and they talked about their special visit with the Make of Wish children.

What does it mean to be a part of the kids day when they walk in, see you and immediately run up and want a high-five or a hug?

Nikki Bella: It honestly melts my heart. I’m not just saying this but this one of the main reasons why I love the WWE. I love giving back to the community and especially the kids. I love kids but these kids take my heart. I never want to let them go because they are so strong and put a smile on their face. I wasn’t even scheduled for this event but I asked the WWE to come. It really means a lot to me and I always want to do more.

Dolph Ziggler: It’s unreal to see their faces as they come around the corner and their faces light up. To hang out with them for a few minutes; have any questions asked, and plenty of hugs handed out is just humbling. To give back to these kids is great and they have great wrestling knowledge, so you can’t pull a fast one on them.

AJ Styles: I wish I could that all the time for these kids. I wish I could do it for my own kids. But that’s what it is all about. The WWE does a lot of great things for many charities and this one is truly special. All these kids are going a tough time in their lives and to bring their families in and to give them that “escape” is something I wish I can do more of. They have enough on their mind as it is but now to see these kids get that smile on their face is something you never forget.

Seth Rollins: It’s cool to be a distraction for them. They are going through a lot in their lives and it’s great to see them light up when they see us and vice-a-versa. Some of them huggers and some of them are criers. It’s a game of emotions, but it’s honest and it’s real and it’s great to be a part of. For me, it’s an honor to do this for these kids and giving some time and a little bit of hope they may haven’t had.