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Gay WWE Star Rips UAE Tour Stop; Company Won't Send Him To Show

Darren Young is the first WWE entertainer to publicly acknowledge he's gay while still working for the company.

February 10, 2015



WWE superstar Darren Young, who last summer became the first active professional wrestler to acknowledge he is gay, tweeted his displeasure Tuesday with WWE's upcoming tour stop in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates -- where homosexuality is a crime. Young, whose real name is Fred Rosser, began his rant with this since-deleted tweet:

Why do we bring the best entertainment into a country like abu dhabi and they look down upon women and gays? I get it #MillionsofDollars

— nodaysoff D-Young (@DarrenYoungWWE) February 10, 2015

These followed:

My freedom of speech is gone. Gone but not forgotten.
— nodaysoff D-Young (@DarrenYoungWWE) February 11, 2015

I feel like no none has my back and it upsets me. The struggle is real. I'm human.
— nodaysoff D-Young (@DarrenYoungWWE) February 11, 2015

While it was not immediately known if Young was referring to WWE with his references to his liberties being taken away, later in the evening the company issued this statement, according to SB Nation:

"WWE does not discriminate against individuals regardless of age, race, religion or sexual orientation, and we continue to proudly support Fred Rosser (aka WWE Superstar Darren Young) for being open about his sexuality."

"Unfortunately, WWE cannot change cultures and laws around the world, and thus we did not send Fred Rosser to the United Arab Emirates for our upcoming events for his own protection.

"WWE also fully supports Fred Rosser's right to express his views on personal social media accounts rather than WWE's corporate platforms."

But the response from the Twitterverse was immediate, and very supportive of Young:

@DarrenYoungWWE 1 more right here that has your back!
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) February 11, 2015

@DarrenYoungWWE You're a real inspiration to a lot of fans including myself, and it's just from you being you. I & we all got your back :)
— Silverback (@Silverback_cp) February 11, 2015

@DarrenYoungWWE A ton of us have your back. Keep speaking the truth like you always do. Always fight for what is right and just.
— Fat Bot (@Fat_bot) February 11, 2015

@DarrenYoungWWE there are so many people who support and respect you. We are in your corner and we have got your back! Stay strong😘💪
— Megan⚓️ (@megan_geddes) February 11, 2015

You can get life in prison for being gay in the United Arab Emirates but @DarrenYoungWWE is the bad guy for speaking out. @wwe #BeAStar
— Rich (@shamtown) February 11, 2015

@DarrenYoungWWE Props to you for speaking your mind. You have my respect.
— Chad (@Chad_D_722) February 11, 2015

Much respect @DarrenYoungWWE for stating true fact. You've got my support 👍
— Joshua Chassereau (@Randominance) February 11, 2015

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Fred Rosser (AKA Darren Young) is the

bravest man in WWE today.

“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world...would do this, it would change the earth.” 

― William Faulkner

"Fear Eats the Soul"