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Darren Young, a wrestler with The Prime Time
Players, was asked in an interview with TMZ whether
a gay wrestler could ever be a success.
"Absolutely," he replied. "Look at me. I'm a WWE
superstar and to be honest with you, I'll tell you right
now, I'm gay.
"And I'm happy. I'm very happy."
His statement might force him to change his Twitter
profile, where he described himself to his 190,000
followers as something of a ladies' man.
"As comfortable in the VIP section as he is in the ring,
Darren Young’s life revolves around three things —
money, women and wrestling," it reads.
The revelation was described by TMZ as "big, big
news."
"Wrestling is a little different, particularly because of
how physical it is, and how little clothing is involved -
but Darren is completely unfazed," the site said.
New Jersey-born Darren Young, whose real name is
Fred Rosser, made his professional debut in 2002,
having competed previously in several backyard
wrestling federations.
In 2005 he begun appearing on World Wrestling
Entertainment programmes - the ultimate ambition
for wrestlers of his style.
He was given several different "storylines" by the
producers, including playing the character of "South
Beach Party Boy" - a rebellious wrestler, who is
pushed into joining the rival Straight Edge Society
wrestlers. Ultimately he refuses, and carves out his
own path as a professional.
The 29-year-old said he was not concerned that being
the first openly-gay WWE wrestler could damage his
career.
"I don't think it matters," he said. "Does it matter?
Does it matter to you? Does it change what you think
about me?
"I guess if you want to call it coming out. I really
don't know what to say it is, but I'm just letting you
know that I'm happy with who I am, I'm comfortable
with myself. And I'm happy to be living the dream."
He added: "Some people might not like it, some
people will like it, but I'm here to please myself, I'm
here to be happy.
According to TMZ.com, Young told WWE that he is “deeply in love” with his boyfriend of 2 years, a man named Nick. The two currently live together in now in Florida – and Young reportedly told WWE that Nick was actually the driving force in his decision to come out.
Since coming out, Darren Young has received tremendous support from the WWE Universe – and even got support from basketball player Jason Collins, who “came out” earlier this year and became the first openly gay NBA player.
Darren Young, a wrestler with The Prime Time
Players, was asked in an interview with TMZ whether
a gay wrestler could ever be a success.
"Absolutely," he replied. "Look at me. I'm a WWE
superstar and to be honest with you, I'll tell you right
now, I'm gay.
"And I'm happy. I'm very happy."
His statement might force him to change his Twitter
profile, where he described himself to his 190,000
followers as something of a ladies' man.
"As comfortable in the VIP section as he is in the ring,
Darren Young’s life revolves around three things —
money, women and wrestling," it reads.
The revelation was described by TMZ as "big, big
news."
"Wrestling is a little different, particularly because of
how physical it is, and how little clothing is involved -
but Darren is completely unfazed," the site said.
New Jersey-born Darren Young, whose real name is
Fred Rosser, made his professional debut in 2002,
having competed previously in several backyard
wrestling federations.
In 2005 he begun appearing on World Wrestling
Entertainment programmes - the ultimate ambition
for wrestlers of his style.
He was given several different "storylines" by the
producers, including playing the character of "South
Beach Party Boy" - a rebellious wrestler, who is
pushed into joining the rival Straight Edge Society
wrestlers. Ultimately he refuses, and carves out his
own path as a professional.
The 29-year-old said he was not concerned that being
the first openly-gay WWE wrestler could damage his
career.
"I don't think it matters," he said. "Does it matter?
Does it matter to you? Does it change what you think
about me?
"I guess if you want to call it coming out. I really
don't know what to say it is, but I'm just letting you
know that I'm happy with who I am, I'm comfortable
with myself. And I'm happy to be living the dream."
He added: "Some people might not like it, some
people will like it, but I'm here to please myself, I'm
here to be happy.
According to TMZ.com, Young told WWE that he is “deeply in love” with his boyfriend of 2 years, a man named Nick. The two currently live together in now in Florida – and Young reportedly told WWE that Nick was actually the driving force in his decision to come out.
Since coming out, Darren Young has received tremendous support from the WWE Universe – and even got support from basketball player Jason Collins, who “came out” earlier this year and became the first openly gay NBA player.
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