Anthony Bowens gives the inside scoop on the most affirming moment of his career
A post shared by Anthony Bowens (@bowens_official)Anthony Bowens is opening up about the most affirming moment of his illustrious pro wrestling career.
The first out gay AEW champion in history, Bowens is a true trailblazer. He slams down stereotypes on a daily basis, showing that it’s possible to be both an out gay man and embraced in the macho wrestling world.
While fans show their affection for Bowens on a regular basis, their collective love was never more apparent than that night in June 2023, when they showered him with a memorable chant.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“He’s gay!”The declaration was a pushback to TV reporter Harley Cameron, who tried to woo Bowens in the ring and mentioned she knew he was attracted to her.
Utterly confounded, Bowens asked Cameron if she had been “kicked in the head too many times by a kangaroo.” When Cameron acted confused, Bowens clarified the reason her self-serving intuition was incorrect.He’s gay!The crowd quickly joined in, chanting for several minutes. “If you told me years ago I’d have an arena chanting HE’S GAY at me in the most POSITIVE of ways, I’d say you’re crazy,” Bowens posted at the time. “There’s obviously still progress to be made but I’m proud at how far we’ve come.
