Here are all the current active publicly out LGBTQ+ wrestlers in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The access and use of this site shall thereby constitute the approval of the 'user' to be bound by the following;. The access and use of this site shall be governed by the following terms and agreement Defined Terms:.
Rosser made history when he came out as gay in , becoming the first wrestler to ever be openly LGBT while working in WWE. Today, Rosser competes for NJPW and helps represent the company to its American audience. For decades, homosexuality was an uncomfortable subject in the WWE. For example, Dustin Rhodes' Goldust persona pretended to be gay, using homosexuality as a means to draw heat, while Chris Kanyon, who was legitimately gay, hid his sexuality to prevent it from causing him any professional turmoil. Today, most fans accept that talent comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and sexualities.
It was a good time to take a look at the Pride of the ring-notable LGBTQ+ professional wrestlers throughout (mostly) recent history. Also Read: WWE Considering Old Name For Hell In A Cell Anniversary. Before we dive into my own list of notable LGBTQ performers, I need to put out this caveat. Professional wrestling has always been a roller coaster ride filled with captivating personalities. Among these larger-than-life characters, there are trailblazers who have pushed the envelope even further by being some of the first openly lesbian and gay wrestlers. As we take a walk down the memory lane of wrestling history, let's give a standing ovation to those gay wrestlers who defied stereotypes while inspiring countless individuals with their courage and determination.
16 pro wrestlers came out and publicly joined the LGBTQ family in the first few days of Pride month. Pride month is only a few days young, but the celebratory and freeing nature June. We highly value your privacy. Personal information is data that can be used to directly or indirectly identify you. Personal information also includes anonymous data linked to information that can be used to directly or indirectly identify you.
Here are all the current active publicly out LGBTQ+ wrestlers in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW). .
As of , there have been 45 LGBTQ wrestlers in WWE. Today, we will be talking about 5 current WWE stars who are proud to be LGBTQ. 1. Shayna Baszler. 2. Mercedes Martinez. 3. Jake Atlas. 4. Sonya Deville. 5. Tegan Nox. We have first given a brief background of the wrestlers’ careers. .
From the indies to GCW to NJPW, WWE and AEW, here are some of wrestling's biggest LGBTQ stars. Allie Katch, who leads off this list for alphabetical reasons, identifies as pansexual, having come. .
Here are six more superstars who are proud and open members of the LGBTQ spectrum: When Brock Lesnar shocked WWE by going off script - Watch! Sonya Deville is credited as the first openly gay. .