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# Neil Patrick Harris says childhood WWE fandom was an early sign he was gay
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/neil-patrick-harris-says-childhood-wwe-fandom-was-an-early-sign-he-was-gay/
- Published: 2026-09-23T08:41:43.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T08:41:43.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News

**Neil Patrick Harris** has joked that his childhood love of **WWE** wrestling should have been an early clue about his sexuality.

The *How I Met Your Mother* star made the remark during an appearance on **SiriusXM**'s *The Sam Roberts Show* on 15 September, where he spoke about his upcoming film *Sunny Dancer* and reflected on some of his childhood interests.

Asked whether he had always been a fan of professional wrestling, Harris replied: "Who doesn't love WWE?" before revealing that he had kept his enthusiasm for the sport largely to himself when he was younger.

"I secretly liked the WWE when I was younger," he said. "It was kind of a tell for knowing I was gonna be gay."

Host **Sam Roberts** responded with a joke about whether his own interest in wrestling warranted some self-reflection. Harris laughed off the suggestion before explaining what he found appealing about the spectacle. "You know, like tight shorts; they're oiled up... grappling," he said. "It's like, 'I'm not supposed to be liking this as much as I am'."

Harris also shared his fondness for *He-Man and the Masters of the Universe*, the popular 1980s animated series centred on the famously muscular hero. The actor revealed he collected the action figures as a child, adding another entry to the list of pop culture favourites he now views through a different lens.

Roberts noted that Harris was enjoying WWE during his years starring in *Doogie Howser, M.D.*, prompting the actor to laugh along with the observation.

While Harris's comments were made in jest, they touched on a wider conversation within LGBTQ+ communities about childhood interests and the moments that, in retrospect, may have hinted at a person's sexuality before they fully understood it themselves.

The intersection between wrestling and LGBTQ+ culture has also become increasingly visible in recent years. In March 2026, wrestler **Aaron Rourke** became the first openly gay wrestler to win a WWE title, while former WWE performer Gabbi Tuft returned to the wrestling world after publicly transitioning.