Following what could possibly be the most nonchalant coming out in history this morning, WWE Superstar Darren Young is getting some massive congratulations from fellow athletes and fans alike.
This technically makes him the first openly gay WWE Superstar, which the organization was quick to applaud in a statement this morning:
via WWE:
âWWE is proud of Darren Young for being open about his sexuality, and we will continue to support him as a WWE Superstar. 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.â
How about we take this to the next level?
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Below, more support from fellow athletes.
Congratulations to @DarrenYoungWWE for being the first openly gay WWE Superstar!
â Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) August 15, 2013
I'm proud of @DarrenYoungWWE for his courageous decision. He's a genuinely good dude and one of the most talented performers in @WWE
â David Otunga (@DavidOtunga) August 15, 2013
Congratulations, @DarrenYoungWWE for living YOUR life, YOUR way. #proud
â Triple H (@TripleH) August 15, 2013
Huge support for @DarrenYoungWWE !! Great guy & great wrestler! Kudos for @JohnCena supporting comments too
â Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) August 15, 2013
Very proud to be apart of @WWE today. Tremendous show of courage from @DarrenYoungWWE
â Josh Mathews (@realjoshmathews) August 15, 2013
ENORMOUS courage out of @DarrenYoungWWE today! U should be very proud of urself Darren! #WhatAGreatExampleForOthers
â Matt Morgan (@BPmattmorgan) August 15, 2013
Good job @DarrenYoungWWE Respect!! Somewhere my friend Kanyon is smiling down.
â Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) August 15, 2013
https://twitter.com/ReneeYoungWWE/status/368069584068177920
Wow! @DarrenYoungWWE is fearless. This is a historic day for the sport of professional wrestling. Good for you D-Young!
â Brian Myers (@TheCurtHawkins) August 15, 2013
Proud of you bro @DarrenYoungWWE
â Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) August 15, 2013
https://twitter.com/TheDrewMcIntyre/status/368080015734616064
I'm VERY PROUD of @DarrenYoungWWE He's been like Family 2Me&My Kids And that won't Change!#ImInFullSupportOfDarren pic.twitter.com/zaRJJOhyO0
â Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) August 15, 2013
openguy
Not a fan of the shows but what an awesome response from the WWE and fellow wrestlers
Dakotahgeo
My heart is strangely warmed by this ab-so-lute-ly wonderful story!!! All the best to a fine young man. You have a great ministry in your career field and I couldn’t be happier for you! This made my entire month!!
Dakotahgeo, M.Div. Pastor/Chaplain
boring
The flippant couldn’t-give-a-shit attitude is kind of the point.
Dakotahgeo
@boring: LOLOL… such an attitude. You sound like a typical cappy hamper! Thanks for my giggle for today. đ
Geoff B
I haven’t watched WWE in years, but I do know if Stephanie McMahon has your back, you’re good! Love the fact that his co-workers basically tripped over themselves offering support. Well done, Mr.Young! Wish you much success and happiness.
Kangol
So great! More power to WWE and to Darren Young!
QuintoLover
Yayyy for Steph and Triple H supporting him and I’m glad his tag partner does too! đ
Wait…. is The Hurricane saying Kanyon is gay? Oh shit I didn’t know!