Pro Wrestler Comes Out As Bisexual — With The Help Of His Adorable Boyfriend

Professional wrestler Anthony Bowens has come out as bisexual, with a little help from his boyfriend, Michael Pavano.

“It was this past fall and I was three months into a relationship with my boyfriend,” the 26-year-old explained in an op-ed published by OutSports.

“Mike and I had uploaded a video to YouTube on his channel called ‘The Laughing Challenge,’ where he described me as his boyfriend.”

“The video was a blast to do, but I worried that someone from the wrestling world would stumble across it and learn my secret. I decided to let it be posted anyway.”

Weeks later, Bowens received a text message from one of his wrestling buddies.

“Bro, why didn’t you tell me?” the text read.

“Much to my great relief, he told me he didn’t care and that I was one of his best friends in the business,” Bowens says.

In January, Bowens took the plunge and made his coming out announcement “official” on Facebook:

“After hitting send, I immediately turned off my phone. I didn’t want to think about what people would write. After about 30 minutes I told Mike to check his phone,” Bowens recalls. “He had the biggest smile on his face, our friends in the room cheered, and I made the decision to turn on my phone. The response was overwhelming positive.”

Bowens has not shyed away from living an open and honest life, proudly sharing photos of his boyfriend on social media:

#awkwardprompics @michaelpavano

A post shared by Anthony Bowens (@bowens_official) on Mar 12, 2017 at 4:35pm PDT

Who ever said you can't pick up guys at the gym? Lol This was our best attempt of making fun of fitness couples. Happy Valentine's Day @michaelpavano

A post shared by Anthony Bowens (@bowens_official) on Feb 14, 2017 at 4:44pm PST

Happy Valentine's Day to my guy ❤ love you so effing much #kissesonfilm

A post shared by Michael Pavano (@michaelpavano) on Feb 14, 2017 at 5:00pm PST

“I can’t even begin to tell you how many people I’ve spoken to over the years who are hiding and suppressing themselves out of fear of being judged,” Bowens concluded. “If I can help inspire at least one person to fight past their struggles through my journey or inspire at least one person to live their dreams, it’s all worth it for me. The journey and the fight is just beginning!”

Check out their adorable ‘The Laughing Challenge’ video below:

.@Bowens_Official with the Cycle! #BattleclubPro pic.twitter.com/rNmB7SXTkV

— Jocay (@Jocay19) March 1, 2017

Post match #celebration after winning the @wrestlepronj #championship @twomanagement

A post shared by Anthony Bowens (@bowens_official) on May 6, 2016 at 3:32pm PDT

Always have to throw in a #mirror pic once in a while #sigfit

A post shared by Anthony Bowens (@bowens_official) on May 16, 2016 at 1:57pm PDT

#tbt chillen at #coneyisland.

A post shared by Anthony Bowens (@bowens_official) on Sep 15, 2016 at 6:50pm PDT

Nothing but respect between myself and #wwe superstar Tony Nese. #prowrestling #fitness #respect #fitnessmodel #fit #instamuscle #instafit #abs #fitnessmotivation #muscle #wweraw #wwenxt #model #bodybuilding #physique #fitfam

A post shared by Anthony Bowens (@bowens_official) on Oct 6, 2016 at 6:44pm PDT

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