Anthony Bowens Fans Chant 'He's Gay!' in Support At His Latest Match

At the All Elite Wrestling Rampage event last week, out wrestler Anthony Bowens found some unlikely support.

While much of professional wrestling is scripted, an authentic response from fans during Bowens’ segment has gone viral online for its positivity, and what it signals for acceptance in the sport.

During banter with QTV reporter Harley Cameron, the anchor suggested that Bowens was attracted to her, putting on a seductive show that didn’t seem to phase the wrestler. Bowens only responded that Cameron must have been “kicked in the head too many times by a kangaroo” when she was growing up.

When Cameron expressed confusion, Bowens clarified what many already knew: that he is gay, and happily taken. This led the audience to begin chanting “He’s gay!” at Cameron.

“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,” he wrote. “There’s obviously still progress to be made but I’m proud at how far we’ve come. Happy Pride.”