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AEW star Anthony Bowens speaks about the impact Heated Rivalry has on queer representation in sports. Bowens is one of professional wrestling’s most prominent openly gay stars and has competed for All Elite Wrestling since 2020. As one half of The Acclaimed alongside Max Caster, he made history in 2022 by becoming the first openly gay wrestler to win an AEW championship when the pair captured the AEW World Tag Team Championship. The 35-year-old has since entered a new chapter in his career, officially joining The Opps in April 2026. Speaking exclusively to PinkNews, Bowens reflected on how much professional wrestling and the wider sporting world have changed since he began his career. He also explained why stories such as Heated Rivalry matter, particularly in showing the fear and pressure that can come with being a closeted athlete.

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