A Make-A-Wish teen from South Florida, who designed two of three holiday cards for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida, is a huge pro wrestling/sports entertainment fan.

Alex, 14, of Coral Springs still fondly remembers WWE’s generosity. he wished to attend WrestleMania 24 in 2008 in Orlando, and his wish was granted.

WWE is known for receiving many requests from Make-A-Wish and granting many wishes.

There was a welcome reception where Alex met and received autographs from WWE wrestlers. the next day, he interacted with the wrestlers during a private lunch at Universal Studios Orlando.

the morning of WrestleMania, Alex attended the Bacon, Bagels and Biceps Brunch, an exclusive event with more of his favorite wrestlers. During brunch, he was inducted into the Circle of Champions, an elite group of wish children who have met WWE superstars.

Then he went to the Citrus Bowl for the big event. Alex watched the star-studded matches and was even featured on the big screen in front of more than 75,000 fans.

his mother said: “It was such a positive experience. We had a very stressful year of doctor visits upon more doctor visits. in the months leading up to his wish, it gave Alex hope and something to look forward to. he is still smiling and talking about his wish trip.”

Alex has adopted his favorite wrestler John Cena’s motto: “Never back down and never quit.”

• WWE and USA Network announced a four-year renewal agreement that will keep ratings juggernaut WWE Monday Night Raw on the network through fall 2014.

WWE Monday Night Raw, a cable mainstay for more than 16 years, continues to be one of the most watched regularly scheduled programs on ad-supported cable television, contributing to USA’s status as the No. 1 cable network.

“I couldn’t be happier about continuing one of the most successful collaborations in television history,” Bonnie Hammer, President, NBC Universal Cable Entertainment and Universal Cable Productions, said in a release. “Vince McMahon and his entire team are an invaluable part of the USA family.”

“USA Network is a true partner and not just a network that distributes WWE’s premiere television show, WWE Monday Night Raw,” said WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. “I am thrilled to have a long term deal with USA Network.”

in recent months, WWE Monday Night Raw has featured celebrity guest hosts from the worlds of TV, movies, sports and music including: Shaquille O’Neal, Jeremy Piven, Ozzy Osbourne, Bob Barker, Snoop Dogg, Ben Roethlisberger, Rev. Al Sharpton, Floyd Money Mayweather and many more.

WWE Monday Night Raw is currently averaging 5.5 million total viewers.

USA Network is the No. 1 network in basic cable and is seen in more than 98.5 million U.S. homes.

A division of NBC Universal, USA is the cable television leader in original series and home to the best in blockbuster theatrical films, acquired television series and entertainment events. the award-winning USA website is at usanetwork.com. Characters Welcome.

• WWE announced former Navy Seal, Minnesota governor and WWE Hall of Famer Jesse Ventura will guest host WWE: A Raw Thanksgiving live 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST Monday, Nov. 23 on USA Network from the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa.

Ventura is the star of the upcoming Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura, a new series that seeks to uncover the truth behind the most compelling modern day conspiracy theories. the show, premiering 10 p.m. EST Dec. 2 on truTV, follows Ventura as he travels across the country investigating cases, hearing from conspiracy believers and skeptics.

each week celebrities from the world of sports, television, music and film take control of the most-watched regularly scheduled program on ad-supported cable television by arranging matches, dictating stipulations and managing the entire Raw roster of WWE Superstars and Divas for the evening.

Ventura joins a prestigious list of past Raw celebrity guest hosts, including NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal, Emmy-winning actor Jeremy Piven, pro boxing standout Floyd Money Mayweather, television legend Bob Barker, Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell and rock icon Ozzy Osbourne.