WWE Superstar Helps Provide Pasco Schools With Innovation Labs

A partnership with WWE wrestler Titus O'Neil has resulted in the creation of Innovation Labs at Gulf and Pasco middle schools.

By D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff

May 26, 2021 5:08 pm EDT

WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil tries out the new ping-pong table at the new Innovation Lab at Pasco Middle School. (Pasco County Schools)

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — The opening of Pasco Middle School's new Innovation Lab last week would have been a knock-out regardless. But the chance to play ping-pong with WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil made the event one to remember for middle school students.

Pasco County Schools
Pasco Middle School celebrates the opening of its new Innovation Lab with WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil.

In addition to his larger-than-life presence in the world of pro wrestling, O’Neil, whose non-wrestling name is Thaddeus Bullard, is known for his philanthropic efforts.

Last year, he approached Pasco County Schools with a proposal to partner with the school district to help kids. That partnership has resulted in the creation of Innovation Labs at Gulf Middle School and Pasco Middle School.

All the equipment, furniture and electronic devices for the two labs were donated by Skanska and Microsoft in partnership with the Bullard Family Foundation.

The new Innovation Labs will provide opportunities for students to learn and play in a safe and fun environment during and after school.

Titus O'Neil unveils the new Innovation Lab at Gulf Middle School April 14.

Titus O'Neil's Bullard Family Foundation provided a portion of the funding for the new labs at Gulf and Pasco middle schools. (Pasco County Schools)

Titus O'Neil signs the plaque dedicating the new lab at Pasco Middle School. (Pasco County Schools)

The new Innovation Labs will provide opportunities for students to learn and play in a safe and fun environment during and after school. (Pasco County Schools)