Darren Young Is ‘Deeply In Love’ With His Boyfriend Of 2 Years; WWE Wrestler Comes Out As First Openly Gay Professional Wrestler, Tells Shocked TMZ Cameraman [VIDEO]

WWE wrestler Darren Young came out as the first openly gay professional wrestler to a shocked TMZ cameraman. Now Darren Young reveals he is in love with his boyfriend of two years.

WWE sources told TMZ that Young is "deeply in love" with his boyfriend of 2 years, a man named Nick, TMZ reports.

The website notes that Young, whose real name is Fred Rosser, has been living with Nick for a few years in Florida.

The WWE sources told TMZ that Nick was the one encouraging Young to come out publicly.

World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Darren Young surprised a TMZ cameraman when he came out as gay during a spontaneous TMZ interview at Los Angeles International Airport, The Huffington Post reports.

A cameraman stopped Young while he was getting his bags at LAX Wednesday and asked the 33-year-old if he thinks a gay wrestler could be successful within the WWE organization.

"Absolutely," Young said, laughing. "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."

Young then responded to the shocked cameraman's expression.

"I guess if you want to call it 'coming out,' I really don't know what to say it is," he said. "I'm just letting you know that I'm happy [with] who I am, I'm comfortable with myself, and I'm happy to be living the dream ... Some people might not like it. Some people will like it. I'm here to please myself. I'm here to be happy ... I'm hoping to make a difference. It's very important to me to make people understand that someone's sexual preference shouldn't really matter. It should be about the person."

Wrestler John Cena and the WWE expressed their support for Young's decision to coming out.

"WWE is proud of Darren Young for being open about his sexuality, and we will continue to support him as a WWE Superstar," read a statement sent to The Huffington Post Thursday. "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 what Young tells TMZ here:

 

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