Wrestling superstar shows the way.
WWE wrestling star Kofi Kingston has lent his support to an anti-bullying support group called Underdogs. This is the first time that WWE is helping out an group outside the USA where they have their own anti-bullying group- "Be a Star".
The wrestling star interacted with some young victims of bullying during his trip to Sydney where he was competing at the Acer Arena. The Underdogs has been formed by the Five Dock Boxing coach Christian Marchegiani who views bullying as an act which could lead to depression and anxiety.
Kofi Kingston has admitted to being bullied at school just because he was different. The wrestling champ was not financially well off in a town mostly filled with affluent families. He confessed to not going to school on days just to avoid confrontations with bullies. Now when he meets his former bullies they react differently because of his wrestling status. He thinks of his success as his own sweet revenge.
The wrestling star met 12 year old Christopher Arena and his 8 year old brother Emanuel who were victims of bullying just because of their size. Their father, Vince Arena says his attempts to tell the bullies parents that their kids were bullying fell on deaf ears.
Kingston wants victims of Underdogs to do the best they can and succeed for themselves and not for proving other people wrong. Wrestling was the outlet for Kinston and he hopes the other victims find their path in life.