LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — WWE Superstars joined a Las Vegas middle school on Friday afternoon to deliver a message about mental health and supporting classmates.
WWE Community Champions teamed up with Hope Means Nevada to host an event for students at Victoria Fertitta Middle School.
About 180 eighth-grade students who recently completed Hope Means Nevada’s Teen Hope Academy curriculum took part.
Students heard from WWE Superstars Big E, Maxxine Dupri, and Rey Mysterio about the importance of mental health, supporting peers, and building a culture of empathy among young people.
The conversation was moderated by Will Rucker of Intermountain Health. The event also included remarks from Janna Velasco, executive director of Hope Means Nevada, along with members of the Teen Hope Network, also with Hope Means Nevada.
The event highlighted Hope Means Nevada’s Teen Hope Academy program, a statewide initiative designed to equip teens with practical tools to navigate stress, manage emotions, and support their mental wellness.