Wwe gay wrestlers 2022
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The professional wrestling world is transforming, thanks to the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ athletes. Numerous wrestlers have proudly embraced their identities while advocating for inclusivity within the sport. Here are some notable LGBTQIA+ wrestlers who have impacted the wrestling community.
1. Sonya Deville
A trailblazer in WWE, Sonya Deville (Daria Berenato) is the first openly lesbian female wrestler in the management. She has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and representation, using her platform to promote inclusivity. In an interview with Today, Deville recounted the moment when she publicly acknowledged her sexuality. Deville explained that during the audition process, she was asked about her relationship status. Faced with the choice of concealing her truth or embracing it, she chose the latter. &#;I was just like, either I untruth on national television, and that&#;s a whole other thing, or I relate the truth,&#; she said.
2. Darren Young
Known off-ring as Fred Rosser, Darren Youthful made history in by becoming the first WWE wrestler to pub
Last week, Anthony Bowens — a queer Black wrestler with All Elite Wrestling and one of the first openly gay wrestlers to hold a major championship belt — stood in the center of the ring while thousands of fans chanted, &#;He&#;s gay.&#;
While that sounds like a traumatic encounter, it was actually a heartwarming event that represents a sea change in how gay performers are treated in the traditionally homophobic sport of pro wrestling. AEW has championed the LGBTQ community from its inception and the segment, which aired on AEW Rampage, was part of a storyline between Bowens’ tag team, The Acclaimed, and QTV, a rival group. QTV member Harley Cameron, a gal, approached Bowens about creating a “power couple,” to which Bowens replied, “Lady, I’m gay.”
As soon as he said it, the crowd erupted in cheers. The “He’s gay” chant was celebratory and and Bowens’ tag team spouse and manager jumped for joy. While he’d reach out years ago, Bowens’ in-ring pronouncement during a scripted segment, as a natural part of a storyline —coupled with the crowd’s embrace — would have been unimaginable even a few years ago.
Queerness in wrestling has often been treated as a trait that make
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For decades, homosexuality was an uncomfortable subject in the WWE. For example, Dustin Rhodes' Goldust persona pretended to be gay, using homosexuality as a means to illustrate heat, while Chris Kanyon, who was legitimately homosexual, hid his sexuality to prevent it from causing him any professional turmoil.
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More wrestlers than ever before are coming out as part of the LGBTQ+ community, with these major names entity great examples in and out of the ring.
Today, most fans accept that talent comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and sexualities. Wrestling fans contain become much more accepting of the LGBTQ collective. This has, in spin, resulted in more LGBTQ representation in wrestling today than ever before. Here are 13 WWE wrestlers, past or present, who identify as LGBTQ.
UPDATE: /05/01 EST BY BENJAMIN VIEIRA
The LGBTQ+ people has come a drawn-out way in professional wrestling. In the past, the community was not given much respect when it came to the storylines that they were represented in. However, in , things have thankfully changed for the better. Many wrestlers are finally fit to live th
WWE has officially signed its first out LGBTQ wrestler under the newly launched WWE ID recruitment initiative. Independent wrestler Aaron Rourke, known by his chime name Evil Gay, was announced as the latest signee during a unique edition of Wrestling Unseal on IWTV, the independent pro wrestling streaming service. The signing marks a historic moment not only for Rourke but for WWE's commitment to diversity and inclusion in professional wrestling.
“I’ve been dreaming of this moment since I was a kid, and I have to express gratitude everyone who has gotten me here. To my doubters and the people who said this couldn’t be possible, thank you because your criticisms and your judgments made me the workhorse I am today. For anyone who has been told that their dreams are too big, let me be the example that you absolutely can," Rourke said in an emotional declaration after receiving the contract.
A Rising Star in LGBTQ Wrestling
Aaron Rourke’s journey to WWE has been anything but easy, but his success in the independent wrestling circuit proves his dedication and resilience. The New England-based wrestler has become a familiar label in multiple promotions,
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