KEY TAKEAWAYS: WWE and Cricket Wireless partnered to fund a major game room renovation at the Boys Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana’s Slidell Clubhouse. The renovated space features new flooring, furniture, a custom WWE mural, a PlayStation 5, arcade games and an air hockey table. WWE Superst ars Ricky Saints, Chelsea Green and Carmelo Hayes were scheduled to attend the Oct. 8 unveiling ahead of WWE Money in the Bank in New Orleans. Boys Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana serves more than 1,000 children and teenagers ages 6 to 18 through youth development programs.   WWE and Cricket Wireless have partnered to fund a major renovation of the game room at the Boys Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana’s Slidell Clubhouse, providing local youth with upgraded gaming equipment, furniture and recreational space. The renovated room was unveiled Oct. 8 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring WWE Superstars Ricky Saints, Chelsea Green and Carmelo Hayes, ahead of WWE Money in the Bank in New Orleans. Boys Girls Club Slidell club members enjoy some of the new games in their renovated game room. The project, funded by WWE with additional support from Cricket Wireless, includes new flooring, furniture, paint and décor, along with a custom mural featuring WWE Superstars designed by WWE artists. The upgraded space also features an air hockey table, PlayStation 5, Next Playground gaming system, traditional arcade games and other equipment intended to encourage recreation, social interaction and relationship-building among club members. Boys Girls Club Slidell club members swarm some of the new games in their renovated game room. “This investment is about so much more than renovating a room,” said Angel Nelson, president and CEO of Boys Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana. “WWE and Cricket Wireless are helping us create a space where our young people can walk in and know that they matter. Our kids deserve high-quality spaces that inspire them, allow them to build friendships, and give them a place where they are excited to belong. We are incredibly grateful to WWE and Cricket Wireless for investing in our Slidell youth and our community.” WWE Women’s Champion, Chelsea Green, signs autographs for excited Boys Girls Club Slidell club members. The unveiling took place at the Slidell Clubhouse, 705 Dewey Ave., with Saints, Green and Hayes participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, speaking with club members and exploring the renovated game room alongside local youth. Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal delivered remarks. WWE Women’s Champion, Chelsea Green, has the honor of cutting the ribbon to open the newly renovated game room at the Slidell Unit of the Boys Girls Club. Boys Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana provides youth development programs and services to more than 1,000 children and teenagers ages 6 to 18. The organization focuses on academic achievement, personal development and providing safe spaces for young people throughout the region. The Slidell renovation is intended to expand recreational opportunities for club members while providing an updated environment for social activities and community engagement. ...read more read less