How is wrestler Anthony Bowens dealing with hate regarding his sexuality?
- Anthony Bowens is openly gay and has received tons of hate for his sexuality
- He is dating Michael Pavano since 2017 and their relationship is going well
- The couple has a YouTube channel where they received negative comments
Anthony Bowens is openly gay and dating Michael Pavano. But their relationship was made difficult by fans who shouted homophobic slurs at him during the match. On 9th December 2021, he competed in an eight-man tag match alongside his teammate Max Caster when one of the audience shouted slurs at him.
Remembering the incident, Anthony said,
“Unfortunately, that kind of stuff comes with the territory, being out LGTBQ athlete. This is actually the first time I’ve audibly heard something like that during a performance or television. It’s not indicative of the AEW fans at all because any interaction I’ve had with them since starting the company has all been positive.”
Anthony claimed that he is used to such things as he and his partner Michael have a YouTube channel where they received tons of hate comments. Bowens came out as gay in 2019 and has continued to ignore the abuse he receives. He is representing the LGBT+ community and athletes that are part of the community.
He and Michael started dating one another in 2017 and have been together since then. Their relationship has been going well and shares pictures on social media.
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What is the age of Anthony Bowens?
Anthony Bowens was born on 18th December 1990 in Nutley, New Jersey. He is 31 years old at present and has a brother named Greg. Anthony played baseball for eleven years at both Montclair State and Seton Hall University. Bowens went to Nutley High School and Montclair State University.
Anthony shared a throwback picture with his parents. Likewise, on 16th June 2019, he gave a tribute to his dad on the occasion of Father’s Day and joked,
“Happy Father’s Day to my best friend and the greatest father in the world who also just happens to look like a crazed mobster or a 1980’s porn star when he was younger. Love you”
Bowens seems to be close with his family. Multiple pictures of him with his parents can be seen on his Instagram account.
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