Wrestling Stars You Didn't Know Were LGBTQ

Professional wrestlers are getting more and more comfortable expressing their sexuality. Some are known as "trans" and others as gay or lesbian. Either way, they are inspiring others to do the same with their raw honesty.

Jim Stephanie Sterling: Ditching the Mask

Jim Stephanie Sterling, known for their somewhat emotional YouTube videos on gaming, recently removed their mask. Sterling is a bit of a raunchy comedian who wears a star print dress in the ring. They can take a beating and still keep going, even during a major loss. But viewers beware, their humor will catch you off-guard.

Mercedes Martinez: Family Before Career

The Retribution Stable of 2020 was the highlight of Mercedes Martinez's career. Yet it served as her greatest downfall due to extenuating circumstances. She suffered a bit after being cut off a year later and thus retired from wrestling. Her life took a more interesting term when she confessed in an interview that she was both a lesbian and a mother. She explained that her child was the center of her universe and that she put her family before her career.

Anthony Bowens: Man of a Few Words

The silent types are often the boldest, and for Anthony Bowens, there is incredible strength underneath the still waters. He can knock an opponent out cold in just one punch. But this gentle giant is openly gay. In fact, he has taken multiple selfies of himself and his SO and posted them on social media. In doing so, he is setting the pace for more transparency among members of the LGBTQ community.