Darren Young Comments On His Decision To Come Out, More Reactions

Following a tremendous outpouring of support after he “came out” last night, WWE Superstar Darren Young tweeted the following quote about his decision to tell the world he’s gay:

Never b bullied n2 silence.Never allow yourself 2 be made a victim.Accept no ones definition of your life; DEFINE YOURSELF- Harvey Fierstein

— nodaysoff FRED ROSSER III (@realfredrosser) August 15, 2013

Here are some more Twitter reactions from his co-workers:

Josh Matthews: “Very proud to be apart of @WWE today. Tremendous show of courage from @DarrenYoungWWE”

David Otunga: “I’m proud of @DarrenYoungWWE for his courageous decision. He’s a genuinely good dude and one of the most talented performers in @WWE”

Drew McIntyre: “History in our business will remember @DarrenYoungWWE as a pioneer with the courage to say proud, this is who I am. Hell of a talent & a man”

Renee Young: “Happy for @DarrenYoungWWE! Big moment for him and everyone else. Happy for you, bud!”

Curt Hawkins: “Wow! @DarrenYoungWWE is fearless. This is a historic day for the sport of professional wrestling. Good for you D-Young!”

Tony Dawson: ““@StephMcMahon: Congratulations to @DarrenYoungWWE for being the first openly gay WWE Superstar!”  I support D Young 100%.”

Evan Bourne: “Nothing but love and respect for my dude  @DarrenYoungWWE!”

Zack Ryder: “Proud of you bro @DarrenYoungWWE”