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be a STAR rally in the Bronx, N.Y.: photos
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@: I5 J! `' i( e# U+ RWWE Superstars Sheamus, Mark Henry, Eve and Alberto Del Rio lead an anti-bullying rally at the South Bronx Academy., ^! j+ ~5 B- g
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They are joined by Executive Vice President of Creative Stephanie McMahon, CEO of The Creative Coalition Robin Bronk, celebrity blogger Micah Jesse and Peter Rosenberg of HOT 97 FM.
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The hundreds of students are excited to see The World's Strongest Man and give him a standing ovation.
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Sheamus shares his experiences of being bullied with the children./ U. }2 `; w, ^% O% |! s
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The excited students are all ears for the Superstars.
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Henry makes his way down from the stage to speak with the students up-close.
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Eve, Del Rio and Micah Jesse watch as the kids hear an important message.1 q k9 L6 h2 t! n1 j/ L8 ~
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McMahon addresses the students. "WWE is all about giving back to the community," she says.
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Mark Henry meets a few school safety officers after the rally.9 |1 s4 ] L; X' Z/ z
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1 {; R3 I0 M6 c! cPeter Rosenberg interviews McMahon for HOT 97 FM.
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