A professional
wrestler has revealed he’s bisexual, and has a boyfriend.
Sports pro
Anthony Bowens appeared in a video to YouTube, hanging out with his other half,
who just so happens to be a guy.
He didn’t think
all that much when he was filming – until he realised nobody actually knew he
liked guys.
Despite being
nervous someone from his wrestling world would find it, he decided to let his
boyfriend post the video.
“It was this
past fall and I was three months into a relationship with my boyfriend, Michael
Pavano”, he told OutSports.
“Mike and I had
uploaded a video to YouTube on his channel called ‘The Laughing Challenge,’
where he described me as his boyfriend.
“The video was
a blast to do, but I worried that someone from the wrestling world would
stumble across it and learn my secret. I decided to let it be posted anyway.”
A few weeks
later one of his racing pals spotted the video, and he came out to them.
They were most
annoyed he hadn’t told him he has a boyfriend already, but didn’t care he was
gay.
He then came
out to everyone on Facebook, writing: “I’m not going to make this a long winded
post but I think it’s time,” he wrote.
“Just wanted to
let everyone know I’m bisexual. I look forward to changing perceptions and
breaking stereotypes as I continue on my journey.
“I have zero
patience for negativity so if this bothers you please delete me. Thanks!”
“After hitting
send, I immediately turned off my phone.
“I didn’t want
to think about what people would write. After about 30 minutes I told Mike to
check his phone,” Bowens said.
“He had the
biggest smile on his face, our friends in the room cheered, and I made the
decision to turn on my phone. The response was overwhelming positive.”
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