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Related: About this forumWWE wrestler Darren Young: ‘I’m gay and I’m happy’
?w=650The 29-year-old professional wrestler revealed that he was gay during an interview at Los Angeles International Airport early Thursday morning.
The cameraman asked Young if a gay wrestler could be successful within the WWE.
Absolutely, Young laughed. Absolutely, look at me. Im a WWE superstar and to be honest with you, Ill tell you right now Im gay and Im happy.
Young joined the WWE in 2010. Like other WWE superstars, Young plays a role or character. His Twitter bio pretty much sums that up:
As comfortable in the VIP section as he is in the ring, Darren Youngs life revolves around three things money, women and wrestling.
The photographer that approached Young at the airport commended him for coming out. Young was appreciative but looked at it more as an honest statement than some bold declaration.
To be honest, I dont think it matters, Young insisted. Does it matter? Does it matter to you? Does it change what you think about me?
http://thegrio.com/2013/08/15/wwe-wrestler-darren-young-im-gay-and-im-happy/
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WWE wrestler Darren Young: ‘I’m gay and I’m happy’ (Original Post)
joeybee12
Aug 2013
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Hayabusa
(2,135 posts)1. Response from friend and tag team partner Titus O'Neil
[quote]Titus O'Neil ?@TitusONeilWWE 2h
I'm VERY PROUD of @DarrenYoungWWE He's been like Family 2Me&My Kids And that won't Change![/quote]
Followed by a picture of O'Neil, his two children and Young.
Prophet 451
(9,796 posts)2. Supportive tweets from around the wrestling world
So far, he's had supportive Tweets from Triple H (WWE COO), Stephanie MacMahon (head booker/writer), Jim Ross, Chavo Guerrero, Rosa Mendes Greg "Hurricane" Helms, Joey Ryan, Kenny King, Matt Morgan, Steve Corino and John Cena (currently the biggest star in the western wrestling world).
It's going to be really tough to keep Young and the Prime-Time Players heels (bad guys) for the next few weeks.
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)3. I read that about Cena...apparently he has an older brother who is gay...
I wonder if he's as cute as John is!
dbackjon
(6,578 posts)4. I had the same thought when I read that
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)5. Glad to know you're as shallow as I am!!!