Aaron Rourke, who wrestled as “The Dime Piece” and “Evil Gay,” became the first gay wrestler to hold a WWE title by defeating Evolve Champion Jackson Drake.
Rourke flipped forward onto Drake’s shoulders in a top-rope “Molly-Go-Round” and drove him to the mat for the pin.
He then shared footage of his victory on Instagram, showing his emotional reaction as the pin and referee declared him the winner. he broke down tears of joy.
The match was broadcast last Wednesday WWE Evolve In Tubi. Evolve is a developmental program where up-and-coming wrestlers compete for challenges. WWE NXTwhich serves as a stepping stone to the company’s main roster.
This was Drake’s last appearance. evolution before proceeding NXT. In a story video later shared on WWE ID’s official social media, Rourke approached Evolve head Timothy Thatcher and asked him to approach Drake for a title shot.
In his plea to Thatcher, Mr Rourke said: “I truly believe that opportunities are given in life, not because I think I deserve them.” “[Drake] I don’t deserve to leave here as a champion. He doesn’t deserve to walk in there one last time, hold up his belt, and surrender it like he built this place.
“Now is the time for me to step up as a leader,” he continued. “It’s time for ‘The Dime Piece’ to step into the spotlight.”
Rourke is currently the only LGBTQ male wrestler to hold a WWE individual title, and the second to hold the WWE Championship, following 2015 tag team champion Fred Rosser (played by Darren Young), who won the title with partner Titus O’Neil. Rosser came out as gay in 2013.
as WWE Evolve Rourke, the men’s champion, will take on a more prominent role in the program and could earn a move on. NXT He continues to advance in his career.
“‘Every scar shapes me. Every scar builds my throne,'” Rourke wrote. Instagram A post celebrating the victory. “Now is my time to shine.”
Rourke first joined WWE ID, a WWE-affiliated development program designed to discover, support, and train top independent wrestler candidates, in November 2024 (one month after the program began), becoming the first LGBTQ wrestler to sign into the program. cage side seat. He is currently the only openly LGBTQ male wrestler under any form of WWE contract.
Source: Metro Weekly – www.metroweekly.com
