Darren Young becomes first openly gay wrestler in WWE
Darren Young Credit: Darren Young (WWE)
Wrestling star Darren Young has become the WWE’s first openly gay wrestler, telling reporters on Thursday that he’s gay and “very happy.”
When asked whether a gay wrestler could succeed in the hyper-masculine world of professional wrestling, Young told TMZ.com: “Absolutely. Look at me.”
“I’m a WWE superstar and to be honest with you, I’ll tell you right now, I’m gay,” he told the gossip site while walking through Los Angeles’ LAX airport.
He added: “And I’m happy. I’m very happy.”
The WWE voiced its support for Young, telling TMZ that it is “proud of Darren Young for being open about his sexuality.”
Fellow wrestler and WWE champ John Cena voiced his own support, telling TMZ it was “wonderful.”
“Congratulations for him for actually finally doing it,” Cena said.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 28: Baseball, Softball and Plays of the Week! On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we check in with Matt Lindsay at Mount Sinai and their new baseball coach Eric Strovink, Chris Matias is with the Floral Park softball team and their star pitcher Chloe Zielinski and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 28: Baseball, Softball and Plays of the Week! On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we check in with Matt Lindsay at Mount Sinai and their new baseball coach Eric Strovink, Chris Matias is with the Floral Park softball team and their star pitcher Chloe Zielinski and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.
