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WWE Wrestler Darren Young: "I'm Gay and I'm Happy"
The WWE's Darren Young has become the first active wrestler to publicly come out as gay. Young, 29, was approached by a TMZ camera crew at an airport baggage claim and asked whether he thought a gay wrestler could be successful. His response? "Absolutely. Look at me. I'm a WWE Superstar and to be honest with you, I'll tell you right now, I'm gay and I'm happy. Very happy."
The WWE's Darren Young has become the first active wrestler to publicly come out as gay.
Young, 29, was approached by a TMZ camera crew at an airport baggage claim and asked whether he thought a gay wrestler could be successful. His response? "Absolutely. Look at me. I'm a WWE Superstar and to be honest with you, I'll tell you right now, I'm gay and I'm happy. Very happy."
Photos: Celebrities who are out and proud
The WWE is standing behind Young. "WWE is proud of Darren Young for being open about his sexuality, and we will continue to support him as a WWE Superstar," the organization said in a statement. "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.
Watch Young's video below: