Darren Young

American wrestler and WWE star

Darren Young - American wrestler and WWE star
Born

November 2nd, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional wrestler debuted in the mid-2000s and gained recognition for performances in WWE. Part of the tag team known as The Prime Time Players alongside Titus O'Neil. In 2012, won the WWE Tag Team Championship. Made history as the first openly gay wrestler in WWE, advocating for LGBTQ representation in sports.

Won the WWE Tag Team Championship with The Prime Time Players

First openly gay wrestler in WWE history

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