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Jesus Malverde

(10,274 posts)
Thu Aug 15, 2013, 12:47 PM Aug 2013

WWE Wrestler Darren Young Announces He’s Gay

Source: CBS Local

WWE pro wrestler Darren Young has announced he is gay.

Young, who is a member of the Prime Time Players with Titus O’Neil, came out to TMZ when asked if he thought a gay wrestler could be successful in WWE.

“Absolutely,” he said. “Look at me. I’m a WWE Superstar and to be honest with you, right now, I’ll tell you I’m gay and I’m happy. Very happy.”

Young’s disclosure is not part of his onscreen character.

Read more: http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/08/15/wwe-wrestler-darren-young-announces-hes-gay/



http://www.tmz.com/videos/0_1dxfgye4
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WWE Wrestler Darren Young Announces He’s Gay (Original Post) Jesus Malverde Aug 2013 OP
"asked if he thought a gay wrestler could be successful in WWE" KamaAina Aug 2013 #1
Might be a 'work'. Kingofalldems Aug 2013 #2
a "work" like that could get you fired ... zbdent Aug 2013 #3
Not if it came from McMahon himself. Kingofalldems Aug 2013 #4
If it's a "work", I hope it's not as demeaning as zbdent Aug 2013 #5
Or bisexual Orlando Jordan in TNA Hayabusa Aug 2013 #8
I really doubt it Prophet 451 Aug 2013 #12
Bravo Sir...and thanks for the community support. SoapBox Aug 2013 #6
If WWE treats this with respect, they might earn Hayabusa Aug 2013 #7
Halfway out. SansACause Aug 2013 #9
Good one. daleo Aug 2013 #10
DUzy!!! nt valerief Aug 2013 #14
Loads of supportive Tweets Prophet 451 Aug 2013 #11
Then you got Pat Patterson The American Sickle Aug 2013 #13
 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
1. "asked if he thought a gay wrestler could be successful in WWE"
Thu Aug 15, 2013, 12:58 PM
Aug 2013

Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake and the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers (entrance music: "All American Boys&quot could not be reached for comment.

zbdent

(35,392 posts)
3. a "work" like that could get you fired ...
Thu Aug 15, 2013, 01:06 PM
Aug 2013

well, not "immediately", but your "push" might get you back to losing to the Brooklyn Brawler in the "dark" or prelim bouts, when people are still finding their seats.

Prophet 451

(9,796 posts)
12. I really doubt it
Thu Aug 15, 2013, 04:27 PM
Aug 2013

According to Chris Kanyon's autobiography, Vince is rather homophobic. I'm taking teh supportive statement from WWE as an indication of how power is shifting behind the scenes to Steph and Triple H.

Hayabusa

(2,135 posts)
7. If WWE treats this with respect, they might earn
Thu Aug 15, 2013, 01:34 PM
Aug 2013

wait for it...

Millions of dollars! Millions of dollars! (That's the Prime Time Players, the tag team that Young is a part of, catchphrase)

Seriously, though, great for him. I've been a fan of his since Nexus.

Prophet 451

(9,796 posts)
11. Loads of supportive Tweets
Thu Aug 15, 2013, 04:25 PM
Aug 2013

So far, he's had supportive Tweets from Triple H (WWE COO & head of talent), 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.

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