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GLAAD tags in WWE for #SpiritDay 2018 anti-bullying campaign! Watch Superstar Finn B\u00e1lor take the pledge to go purple<\/b><\/p>\n

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The WWE’s involvement in Spirit Day<\/a> started in 2013 and has grown each year, sending a huge message of support to LGBTQ young people. Fast forward to 2018, the WWE and its Superstars have increased their muscle this year to once again participate in the most visible LGBTQ anti-bullying campaign.<\/p>\n

Superstar Finn B\u00e1lor recorded a special message to take the Spirit Day pledge<\/a> to go purple on October 18 for LGBTQ youth:<\/p>\n

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.@WWE<\/a> Superstar @FinnBalor<\/a> is going purple on October 18th to stand against bullying for #SpiritDay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Join Finn and millions of others and take the pledge now: t.co\/AJXrimYJKz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TQlFxHXSdP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 GLAAD (@glaad) October 12, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

More and more WWE Superstars have been publicly showing their support not only for Spirit Day, but for LGBTQ acceptance everyday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At WWE\u2019s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania, WWE Superstar Finn Balor debuted a rainbow-themed entrance which featured members of the New Orleans LGBTQ community onstage in front of nearly 80,000 fans and millions more watching across the globe. Additionally, out WWE Superstar Sonya Deville proudly debuted rainbow themed ring-gear during the Women\u2019s Battle Royal.<\/p>\n

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#WRESTLEMANIA<\/a> #LGBT<\/a> #PRIDE<\/a> #EQUALITY<\/a> #LOVE<\/a> Thank you @FinnBalor<\/a> for doing the same pic.twitter.com\/cDL0xdRa1P<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Daria Berenato (@SonyaDevilleWWE) April 8, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Earlier this year, Lana and Sonya Deville made\u00a0an onstage appearance<\/a> at the GLAAD + Ty Herndon Concert for Love and Acceptance in Nashville during CMA Fest to show their support of the LGBTQ community and accelerating acceptance.<\/p>\n

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We had a blast presenting at the @glaad<\/a> concert for Love & Acceptance tonight in Nashville ! @SonyaDevilleWWE<\/a> looks AMAZING @CMT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/A77GhaIbpE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 CJ (Lana) Perry (@LanaWWE) June 8, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Last week WWE Superstars Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville and WWE correspondent Cathy Kelley held an inclusive autograph signing at the GLAAD Spirit Day Lounge at New York Comic-Con to greet fans, sign posters, and take photos for Spirit Day to stand up against bullying.<\/p>\n

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Donuts, #NYCC<\/a>, the @glaad<\/a> #SpiritDay<\/a> Lounge AND a special appearance by @trishstratuscom<\/a> and @amydumas<\/a>? #SquadGoals<\/a> indeed! pic.twitter.com\/yawwj53nQ9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 WWE (@WWE) October 5, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How will you stand in solidarity with LGBT youth against bullying? Be sure to wear purple on October 18 and send a message to LGBTQ youth using #SpiritDay!<\/p>\n

About Spirit Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD\u2019s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Started in 2010 by high school student Brittany McMillan in response to numerous young LGBTQ lives lost to suicide, Spirit Day now draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth.<\/p>\n

Presenting partners Hilton, Target, and Wells Fargo, official partners Johnson & Johnson, the NBA and WNBA, as well as supporting partners Kellogg\u2019s, Barilla, and Kirkland & Ellis will all participate in the anti-bullying campaign.<\/p>\n

As anti-LGBTQ policies, hate crimes, and harassment are on the rise, it is now especially important to let all marginalized youth know they are supported.<\/p>\n

This year, Spirit Day is on October 18, 2018. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you’ve got their backs at glaad.org\/spiritday<\/a>. Follow @GLAAD on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Tumblr<\/a> to keep up to date with #SpiritDay news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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