Billy Gunn reflects on WWE's controversial Billy & Chuck storyline
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Billy Gunn discussed his experience with the controversial Billy & Chuck storyline during an interview. The on-screen pairing and commitment ceremony initially received praise from organizations like GLAAD but faced backlash when it was revealed they were never romantically linked. Gunn described the challenges of portraying a character in such a role, particularly as a straight man playing a gay character. He emphasized the necessity to fully commit to the character, though WWE did not push the angle far enough for it to resonate. Currently, Gunn is partnered with Anthony Bowens in AEW, which has led to further discussions about his earlier storyline.
- •Gunn's character partnership with Chuck Palumbo drew mixed reactions from fans and critics.
- •The storyline initially praised for visibility was later criticized after the reveal.
- •Gunn emphasized the difficulty of playing such a role authentically.
- •He currently works with openly-gay wrestler Anthony Bowens in AEW.
- 9:00 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's Billy Gunn Reflects On Billy & Chuck Controversy
"Billy Gunn was part of one of WWE's most controversial gimmicks, which was first praised by GLAAD, and then denounced by the same organization.
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