Mozenrath
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Post by Mozenrath on Aug 16, 2013 23:16:55 GMT -5
I'm so happy and proud and I'm kinda tearing up a bit I'm honestly really pleasantly surprised with wrestling fans' and other wrestlers' reactions. I mean, I fully expect to see some venom in comment sections or something, but people have been pretty cool about things.
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BigJerichool222
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Post by BigJerichool222 on Aug 16, 2013 23:32:09 GMT -5
I'm so happy and proud and I'm kinda tearing up a bit I'm honestly really pleasantly surprised with wrestling fans' and other wrestlers' reactions. I mean, I fully expect to see some venom in comment sections or something, but people have been pretty cool about things. I'm sure there are a lot of people holding their tongue because they don't want to get chewed out for being mean to Darren. Luckily, I am not one of them; I'm super happy for him. ATTA BOY D-YOUNG. NO DAYS OFF!
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Aug 17, 2013 0:49:13 GMT -5
So you KNOW WWE is going to run Darren being gay into the ground faster than Fandangoing. I'd like to think that the ring announcers will work some mention of him being gay in their introductions of him
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Crimson
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Post by Crimson on Aug 17, 2013 0:53:15 GMT -5
So you KNOW WWE is going to run Darren being gay into the ground faster than Fandangoing. There's practically been weekly threads over "_____ Gay Gimmick," so people have been asking for it.
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Post by Crimson on Aug 17, 2013 0:54:15 GMT -5
So you KNOW WWE is going to run Darren being gay into the ground faster than Fandangoing. I'd like to think that the ring announcers will work some mention of him being gay in their introductions of him Come on tout to hear the wwe universe react to Darren Young's coming out. And you know what is trending on twitter Out and Black and Proud!
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Post by SEAN CARLESS on Aug 17, 2013 0:57:37 GMT -5
TMZ posted this...alrighty then. Happy for him if true. His boyfriend is kind of weird looking. Like 1998 Corporation Rock's head is somehow giving birth to early-80's Michael Jackson.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Aug 17, 2013 1:00:32 GMT -5
Good for him. Shame he isn't hot. <Goes back to waiting for a hot wrestler to come out so I can lust over them> So you KNOW WWE is going to run Darren being gay into the ground faster than Fandangoing. There's practically been weekly threads over "_____ Gay Gimmick," so people have been asking for it. ]I feel like this is like a Corrupt a Wish Game. "I wish there was a gay wrestler in the WWE" "Wish granted, but it's Darren Young." I was asking for Ryder, Bryan, or Riley to be gay. I was also hoping that Miz would be into guys and Maryse would be cool with it because she "likes that shit". I hope this happens on RAW D-Young: "Thank you all for your support. I'm proud to live my life as a gay man and..." Seriously, I'm also disappointed that Punk turned face now. This would've been the perfect opportunity for an LOLHEEL Punk promo.
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Crimson
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Post by Crimson on Aug 17, 2013 1:02:17 GMT -5
Good for him. Shame he isn't hot. <Goes back to waiting for a hot wrestler to come out so I can lust over them> There's practically been weekly threads over "_____ Gay Gimmick," so people have been asking for it. ]I feel like this is like a Corrupt a Wish Game. "I wish there was a gay wrestler in the WWE" "Wish granted, but it's Darren Young." I was asking for Ryder, Bryan, or Riley to be gay. I was also hoping that Miz would be into guys and Maryse would be cool with it because she "likes that shit". But MOST OF ALL, I'm also disappointed that Punk turned face now. This would've been the perfect opportunity for an LOLHEEL Punk promo. You're not into Afro!Cena? I question your tastes bro.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Aug 17, 2013 1:11:12 GMT -5
]I feel like this is like a Corrupt a Wish Game. "I wish there was a gay wrestler in the WWE" "Wish granted, but it's Darren Young." I was asking for Ryder, Bryan, or Riley to be gay. I was also hoping that Miz would be into guys and Maryse would be cool with it because she "likes that shit". But MOST OF ALL, I'm also disappointed that Punk turned face now. This would've been the perfect opportunity for an LOLHEEL Punk promo. You're not into Afro!Cena? I question your tastes bro. I'm half black, and while I absolutely love black women, I've never felt that way about black men. Also, I'm not into "AfroCena" because I'm not even into the actual Cena...anymore. Johnny Boy peaked for me in 2007, then he started aging badly in the face and getting really bulky. I don't really like "wide" guys, with the only exceptions being Alex Riley, Miz, and Michael "Derrick Bateman" Hutter.
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Post by lildude8218 on Aug 17, 2013 1:19:03 GMT -5
in a shocking twist his boyfriend's full name is Nick Ebella
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Aug 17, 2013 1:23:39 GMT -5
in a shocking twist his boyfriend's full name is Nick Ebella And we can touch but we can't look. We have to close our eyes or wear a blindfold.
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Post by 67 more on Aug 17, 2013 1:30:56 GMT -5
Maybe he'll be billed as being from San Francisco.
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Post by thegame415 on Aug 17, 2013 1:57:35 GMT -5
His boyfriend looks a little like Rey Mysterio.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 4:16:23 GMT -5
Ew Darren, I thought you had better taste bro
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BigBadZ
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Post by BigBadZ on Aug 17, 2013 4:20:49 GMT -5
His boyfriend looks a little like Rey Mysterio.
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Post by Legion on Aug 17, 2013 4:52:26 GMT -5
I got bitched at for saying I didnt care because I dont find him hot or rate his talent in ring.
I'm glad for him, but why assume that just because I'm gay and now he's come out, I'll automatically care about the guy?
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Post by Crimson on Aug 17, 2013 8:39:22 GMT -5
You're not into Afro!Cena? I question your tastes bro. I'm half black, and while I absolutely love black women, I've never felt that way about black men. Also, I'm not into "AfroCena" because I'm not even into the actual Cena...anymore. Johnny Boy peaked for me in 2007, then he started aging badly in the face and getting really bulky. I don't really like "wide" guys, with the only exceptions being Alex Riley, Miz, and Michael "Derrick Bateman" Hutter. If I was gay I'd be offended right now lol
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Post by aka Cthulhu on Aug 17, 2013 8:39:24 GMT -5
Good for him.
In an ideal world, this sort of thing wouldn't be that much of a shocker, and at most would be minor stuff. Still, in order to strive for that ideal where people are free to seek what makes them happy, this kind of thing is very nice. Again, good for the dude.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 8:42:24 GMT -5
I'm glad for him, but why assume I'll automatically care about the guy? Agreed. Also, I read this post in Joffrey's voice. Perfect.
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FinalGwen
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Post by FinalGwen on Aug 17, 2013 8:50:39 GMT -5
I'd imagine that we'd assume some level of interest because the path that his career goes could prove an encouraging sign for future talent wondering whether they should come out? Right now, all we have to go on is what happened to Kanyon, which isn't a happy story.
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