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Mike Parrow’s NWA Ring Entrance Celebrated By LGBTQ Community

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Mike Parrow proudly wore the Pride flag around his neck as he entered the ring at NWA’s 70th Anniversary show on Sunday. His entrance has been celebrated by Out Sports, a publication which features athletes from the LGBTQ community.

Parrow came out openly as gay in an article for Out Sports last December. In speaking about that decision, Parrow has said, “My life changed forever on Dec. 27, 2017, and I don’t have a single regret.”

Mike Parrow On Being An Example For The LGBTQ Community

“I never realized how many LGBTQ fans had felt forgotten by the wrestling world.” Parrow wrote regarding the December 2017 article. “They felt that they had no voice in wrestling and thought that the wrestling companies were basically going to give them the same tired gay characters. But something changed and I’m an example.”

In addition to competing for the NWA, Parrow has performed on several MLW shows in 2018. He also wrestles for EVOLVE and WWN Live. He teams with E

Parrow hopes that by being open with his relationship to his fiance, it will help to normalize same-sex relationships. He has also referred to his partner as his “Swole-mate”.

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“Pro Wrestling is a series of little moments that create lasting memories,” Parrow said. “These moments have the power to influence wrestling’s future!”

Out Sports Acknowledges SEScoops Coverage Of NWA Anniversary Show

The Out Sports article referenced our coverage of the event as well.

“What’s cool is that the pride flag moment was tweeted out by the NWA and the commentators made note of it during the pay-per-view telecast. “Big Mike Parrow came out with the Pride flag as the commentary team talked about how proud he is to represent the LGBTQ community,” wrote one site,” the article then linked to our live coverage of the event.

Mike Parrow Talks About Difficulty Of Being Gay Growing Up

Parrow appeared on Good Morning Britain this January. He spoke about having voluntarily undergone conversion therapy when he was younger.

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