""I think that was the first time in history anybody's ever said, 'I'm gay' in a wrestling ring on television. I don't think, in the moment, that dawned on me.""
""I didn't want it to be serious. I wanted to be light-hearted and it to be just the right segment.""
""Harley is such a fun character... She would hit on me, fall in love with me, and I would drop the bomb.""
""The moment sparked a powerful crowd chant... clips of which quickly went viral, racking up millions of views online.""
AEW wrestler Anthony Bowens discussed his historic announcement of being gay during a match almost two years ago, sparked by an interaction with fellow wrestler Harley Cameron. The moment, which began with Cameron flirting, transitioned into Bowens proudly declaring his sexuality, leading to a viral crowd chant of "He's gay!" Bowens expressed that he aimed to present this moment in a fun and light-hearted way rather than in a serious tone. The declaration marks a significant moment in wrestling history, as it is believed to be one of the first public acknowledgments of homosexuality in a televised wrestling ring.
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