Out Wrestler Anthony Bowens Calls Out Homophobes + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Out professional wrestler Anthony Bowens (above) has called out homophobes who have told him not to talk about his sexuality. Last year, he made history as the first out-gay wrestler to win an AEW championship. Continue reading “Out Wrestler Anthony Bowens Calls Out Homophobes + More News”

Mitch McConnell Freezes Again + More News

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Some news items you might have missed: • WLTW: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared briefly unable to respond to reporters’ questions at a press event, marking the second time in weeks that the Republican leader has abruptly stopped speaking and required help from people around him. Continue reading “Mitch McConnell Freezes Again + More News”

Out Pro Wrestler Anthony Bowens Is A Champ + More LGBTQ News

Anthony Bowens (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Out wrestler Anthony Bowens and his teammate Max Caster, a tag team in AEW known as The Acclaimed, won the championship for the first time, and Bowens posted a heartfelt message after their victory. Continue reading “Out Pro Wrestler Anthony Bowens Is A Champ + More LGBTQ News”

News Round-Up: April 22, 2021

Out professional wrestler Anthony Bowens

Out professional wrestler Anthony Bowens
Out professional wrestler Anthony Bowens (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • NewNowNext: We’re less than four months into the year, but 2021 is already on track to outpace 2015 as the worst year for anti-LGBTQ legislation in recent memory, according to a new report from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). • Instagram: Out professional wrestler Anthony Bowens (above) thanked his fans recently for allowing him to be who he is. “Five years ago, I was in the closet, fearing that if I ever said something my wrestling career would be over. Fast forward…and I’m living my dream. Thank you.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CN3os5enhFb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link • Back2Stonewall: Uh-oh, a serious throw down here – who sang the Kander & Ebb classic “Maybe This Time” best? Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth or Oscar winner Liza Minnelli? All are fabulous, but you know the answer…Gr8erDays: General Hospital hunk Steve bond turns 68 today. Check out the hunky film & TV actor (who also appeared in Playgirl back in the day). https://www.instagram.com/p/CN-PAn3B8Jh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link • New York Post: Following the Derek Chauvin verdicts in the murder of George Floyd, it’s worth remembering the other three police officers involved in the incident also face charges of  charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder as well as second-degree manslaughter. Their trials begin in August. • The Wrap: Fox News host Tucker Carlson identified himself as being part of the “Dan White Society” in his 1991 Trinity College yearbook entry. Dan White notoriously murdered San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk, California’s first openly gay elected official, in 1978.

News Round-Up: June 4, 2019

InstaHunk Anthony Bowens

Some news items you might have missed:

• Today’s InstaHunk lead photo was not even hard to decide. Thanks to out pro-wrestler Anthony Bowens for the awesome inspiration. Caption:

“Happy Pride everyone! Let’s spread the love and focus on things that bring us together as human beings rather than our differences. Let’s remember those that have paved the way for us to live openly and freely. Let’s continue fighting for those who have yet to have that freedom and provide hope that they will soon love in a world where they can. How will you celebrate pride?”

• A homophobic prosecutor in Tennessee (do I even need to continue?) says he doesn’t prosecute domestic violence cases involving same-sex couples because bigot.

• Actor Kevin Spacey appeared in court on Monday in Nantucket for a pretrial hearing where he is accused of groping a male teenager in 2016. Spacey’s lawyers say the teen’s mother deleted text messages from his phone (that could help prove Spacey’s innocence) before turning it over to authorities.

• A UK teenager mowed a giant penis shape in the field along the Stansted Airport flight path as a welcome to Donald Trump as he landed for a state visit to London early Monday morning.

• A Florida man is facing a manslaughter charge after deputies say he accidentally shot and killed a woman during an act of foreplay with his handgun. The man told police he and the woman were using the loaded weapon for ‘sexual excitement.’ #smh #straightpeople

• Donald Trump’s campaign held a rally in El Paso, Texas, in February but has refused to pay bills from the city to the tune of more than $470,000. The Trump campaign, using an old Trump tactic, says the city of El Paso is ‘overcharging.’

• The city of Boston, one of the most pro-LGBTQ cities in America, may have agreed to issue a permit for a ‘Straight Pride Parade.’ #IsntThatEveryDay?

And SmashMouth takes it for the win:

Boyfriend Pranks Pro-Wrestler Anthony Bowens With Hidden ‘Used Condom’

Anthony Bowens and Michael Pavano

Who likes to pull pranks on their partners?

Apparently, out pro-wrestler Anthony Bowens likes to pull some practical jokes on his bf, Michael Pavano.

For instance, last August Bowens unleashed some hideous ‘fart powder’ in a car pretending he had an upset stomach. The hunky wrestler recorded the episode for their YouTube vlog.

At the time, Michael vowed to get back at Bowens.

And so, recently, Pavano came up with a plan.

He placed a condom filled with some semen-like fluid under his bed. And after setting up his phone camera to capture the moment, he waited for Bowens to fall for his ‘joke.’

In the video, Bowens comes in looking for a phone charger. Pavano directs the hunky wrestler to check under the bed. That’s when Bowens finds the condom.

And the look on his face is a bit heartbreaking.

The discovery

Thankfully, for Pavano, the beefy, buff athlete processes things in a calm manner.

He asks Pavano about the prophylactic and Pavano plays dumb saying he has no idea where it came from.

Then he tries to pin it on his brother who might have used the bedroom for some playtime with his girlfriend.

Throughout, Bowens’ face shows his mind racing a mile a minute as he tries to process his ‘discovery.’

Finally, Pavano reveals the prank and the hidden phone.

But folks were split in the comment section for the YouTube video.

Some called the video “very funny,” while others thought the prank was “mean.”

“I did not think this was funny,” wrote one commenter. “I guess I feel relationships are hard to come by, and I could not handle something like this.”

Another said, “Anthony, you are about the calmest man I have ever seen – you have a good soul, buddy!”

Watch the video below and let us know what you think. Is this funny? Or not so much?