Categories: News

Darren Young, WWE Superstar, Comes Out As Gay

Darren Young surprised a cameraman at Los Angeles International Airport when he revealed he was gay in an off the cuff response to a question regarding what he thought about gay wrestlers competing in the league.

"Absolutely. Look at me. I'm a WWE Superstar and, to be honest with you, I'll tell you right now, I'm gay,” he told the TMZ reporter. “And I'm happy. Very happy."

Caught off guard, the cameraman gave a nervous laugh and admitted to being “flabbergasted” before telling Young, “I commend your bravery.” The cameraman then went on to reference that he had just ostensibly come out of the closet publicly for the first time, and asked Young how he felt about that.

"I guess if you want to call it 'coming out,' I really don't know what to say it is," the professional wrestler replied. "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.

“Some people might not like it. Some people will like it. I'm here to please myself. I'm here to be happy … I'm hoping to make a difference,” he continued. “It's very important to me to make people understand that someone's sexual preference shouldn't really matter. It should be about the person."

After news broke of Young’s understated revelation, the WWE released a statement, noting their support for the entertainer. "WWE is proud of Darren Young for being open about his sexuality, and we will continue to support him as a WWE Superstar," the statement read. "Today, in fact, Darren will be participating in one of our Be A Star anti-bullying rallies in Los Angeles to teach children how to create positive environments for everyone regardless of age, race, religion or sexual orientation."

Current WWE champ John Cena also weighed in on Young's coming out. "Wonderful," Cena said when he was told the news by a TMZ reporter. "I know Darren personally. Darren's a great guy. That's a very bold move for him. And congratulations for him for actually finally doing it."

Young, who is competing in the WWE’s SummerSlam event in LA, joined the organization in 2005 after wrestling professionally for three years. He’s currently forming the Prime Time Players with Titus O’Neil.

– Chelsea Regan

Get Uinterview's FREE iPhone App For Daily News Updates here.

Get the FREE Uinterview iPad app here and watch our videos anywhere.

uInterview

Recent Posts

Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway ‘Shrieked Like Banshee’ In Meghan McCain’s Face Over Comments About Her Family

Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway screamed in the face of former The View host Meghan McCain…

5 hours ago

Keke Palmer Claims Ryan Murphy ‘Bullied’ Her On ‘Scream Queens’ Set

Former Scream Queens star Keke Palmer has accused showrunner Ryan Murphy of bullying. "It was…

6 hours ago

VIDEO: 3 Adorable Koala Newborns Snuggle Up To Their Mothers At Sydney Zoo

https://youtu.be/5T5Pyz8nHXQ Sydney’s Taronga Zoo welcomed three koala joeys as part of the zoo’s koala breeding…

8 hours ago

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: “Despacito” Singer Luis Fonsi Shares Why He Supports St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

Fonsi remembered, “I told them right there, 'What can I do? Can I use my…

8 hours ago

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Savannah Lee Smith, Brooke Lena Johnson & Sara Silva Share Their Sexiest Scenes For ‘Cruel Intentions’

The first episode of Cruel Intentions aired on November 21, 2024. It can be watched…

10 hours ago

Melania Trump & RFK Jr. Team Up In Attempt To Improve Donald Trump’s Diet Of Big Macs & KFC

Former—and future—First Lady Melania Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been nominated to be…

10 hours ago