Sal Rinauro has been a mainstay of the National Wrestling Alliance in the Lightning One era and is now in a position of losing his home.
A GoFundMe page was recently posted on various social media platforms and the organizer, Zac Williams, laid out what had recently happened to Sal with his blessing. “On July 3rd, Sal was told that he and his family would need to vacate his home that he had lived in for the past fourteen years,” Williams wrote. “He was given 30 days to move and find another home. His options are limited as he is trying his best to keep his three kids in the same school district, while also being their sole provider.
“Sal is a devoted father and can often be seen taking his kids with him to his various wrestling shows,” Williams added on the page. “If you see Sal, then in most cases one of his kids is also with him. I have known Sal for 15 years and can speak first handedly in saying that his kids are his entire world.
Rinauro posted the link along with the following message on Facebook: “I hate asking for help, but I’m out of time and options. Any help would be greatly appreciated.”
A happy Sal Rinauro in the ring, before his darker turn character-wise.
The GoFundMe Williams set up had a goal of $10,000.00 US dollars and has already surpassed the goal, in part from a donation from Colby Lopez, better known to fans as Seth Rollins. A lot of fans have responded to his plight, including his peers.
Former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Trevor Murdoch posted to his Facebook page: “Please take the time to help a truly wonderful human being … We have all been in a spot. Sal has always been an awesome father and I have a ton of respect for him.”
Aron Stevens added his words and the GoFundMe link on his X/Twitter profile. “Sal Rinauro of our NWA family has come across some harder-than-average times,” Stevens said. “And you know what? We’ve all been there, and I just think this is an opportunity for us to kind of help someone who needs it. Because what goes around comes around.”
https://t.co/vbO3LgCgAS pic.twitter.com/hY0mzA3e4M
— Aron (@AronsThoughts) July 30, 2024
Even Colby Corino, who Rinauro once feuded in the early years of NWA Powerrr, dropped kayfabe and reposted to X: “Sal is one of the kindest, most selfless people in wrestling, please help if you are able.”
This breaks all the wrestling rules, but idc
Sal is one of the kindest, most selfless people in wrestling, please help if you are able https://t.co/GWkWt3GBEz
— Colby Corino (@ColbyCorino) July 29, 2024
For anyone who is able to donate to help Sal Rinauro can follow the link here.
Also, if you are unable to donate, the page also lists his merchandise stores at ProWrestlingTees.com and Angry Lemonade.
TOP PHOTO: Sal Rinauro spending time with his family. Photo courtesy of his GoFundMe page.
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