WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre granted a wish for Make-A-Wish’s World Wish Day on Friday’s night’s episode of SmackDown, which was taped last week in Albany, New York.
The former WWE Champion honored Make-A-Wish Kid Giovanna backstage at the event.
WWE sent out the following press release to announce the news:
“As part of World Wish Day, WWE honored 16-year-old Make-A-Wish Kid Giovanna from Novato, CA during tonight’s episode of FOX’s Friday Night SmackDown. Giovanna traveled to Albany, NY and fulfilled her wish to meet WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre. She also received a special acknowledgement on SmackDown, which was broadcast on FOX and around the world. This was Drew McIntyre’s first Wish granted and the first in-person WWE Make-A-Wish conducted since early 2020. WWE has worked with Make-A-Wish for more than 30 years and WWE Superstars have collectively granted more than 6,000 Wishes. WWE Superstars John Cena and Roman Reigns have been honored by Make-A-Wish for their commitments to Wish Kids over the years.”
Please support Wish Kids like Giovanna at Wish.org/WWE
As part of World Wish Day, the anniversary of the first-ever @MakeAWish granted, WWE celebrated Wish Kid Giovanna during Friday Night #SmackDown.
Prior to the show, Giovanna's wish to meet @DMcIntyreWWE came true. Support Wish Kids like Giovanna at https://t.co/yDKGY5eCJr. pic.twitter.com/hhKcN68lvK
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2022