According to a press release issued earlier today, WWE was able to raise more than $500,000 for Hurricane Sandy Relief with their “Superstars for Sandy Relief” benefit during the week of Wrestlemania.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said of the fundraiser, “Hurricane Sandy relief is an on-going effort. We are grateful to WWE and all the celebrities involved for putting its global resources behind a cause that is so important to the City of New York and our more than 8 million residents.”
Not only did WWE hold an online auction, Sean “Diddy” Combs hosted a Superstars for Sandy Relief party with WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon that ruaised more than $75,000 at the live auction.
