Anthony Bowens, one of the most popular stars in AEW, is a proud representative of the LGBTQ community in general and he has now responded to a very insensitive fan question regarding his. It was a big night for Bowens and for wrestling fans everywhere. The popular wrestler has been turning many into believers lately. The win made Bowens, 32, the first openly gay wrestler to win an AEW championship.
Pointing to his pink-and-white kit, Bowens replied: “I don’t know if you can see my gear here, lady, I’m gay.” The moment sparked a crowd chant of “He’s gay,” clips of which quickly went viral, racking up millions of views online. Fightful has been reporting all the latest breaking news from the wrestling world since Ads have played a big part in being able to keep our content free for all to enjoy. Please consider allowing ads on our site, and help continue to support Fightful.
Bowens came out as bisexual in January (he now identifies as gay), showing courage and bravery in that decision, and acting as another role model in the world of pro wrestling. While that sounds like a traumatic experience, 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. As soon as he said it, the crowd erupted in cheers. Anthony Bowens has some news to break to Harley Cameron.
Bowens, who came out as bisexual in January and then later as gay, made history in when he and Max Caster, a tag team in AEW (a rival of WWE) known as The Acclaimed, won the company’s world tag team championship for the first time. While that sounds like a traumatic experience, 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. As soon as he said it, the crowd erupted in cheers. Anthony Bowens has some news to break to Harley Cameron.