Review: Marco takes on the competition

If you follow Underground Wrestler, you likely got the same email I did. Marco is retiring from wrestling in front of the camera to focus on his work behind-the-scenes. His matches on UW will disappear tomorrow 5/1.

As far as his behind-the-scenes work, I will say that I was very pleased to see UW dabbling in virtual reality. It's something I commented on years ago when I first tried out a VR headset, so it's nice to see technology moving forward. However, not sure it's worth losing him as a wrestler, but I never begrudge anyone pursuing their goals. If this is what he needs to do, this is what he needs to do.

Marco doesn't want to get stretched too thin. 

Relax while you can, Marco. The hard part is coming.

Inspiration: Bearhugs

Wrestling site Bearhugger.net recently did a nice post about my little blog. I figured I'd say thanks with a bearhug-themed photo extravaganza. I haven't done a holds-specific post for a while and those were mainly to showcase more obscure moves. Unlike a stump puller, for example, I know I don't need to explain what a bearhug is or how it works. It's like something we're wired to know. So, let's just enjoy ...

Anyone can do a bearhug, but maybe not like that.
(Cason vs. Blayne, Thunders Arena)

Story Preview: May 2019 (Warning: SPOILERS!)

It's the end of April, which can only mean one thing. It's time for May spoilers. Enter if you dare to see what's on the horizon ...

The Cast: Who's Who (April 2019)

Guys,

Beau was the only regular star in action, otherwise all rookies or sophomores. Whenever CLAW's in the mix, there's hot guys, but I'm leaning towards Lee being my favorite guy this month. Just something about the base model's demeanor in pics screams wrestling bad boy.

The Cave Unleashed 10: Beau vs. 'Lethal' Lee Evans

Beau = Steven Webb (Bodybuilder/Model)

Review: Tristan Baldwin vs. Kasee (Thunders Arena)

Tristan: Wow. You weren't kidding when you said you were going to one-up me. I said wear something eye-catching. You wear eye-catching in half the size.
Kasee: Half the size?
Tristan: No, I'm talking about [your trunks]. The rest of you? Probably double the size.
Kasee: Thanks, bud. I've never even met you before. Who are you?

And with that opening, Kasee immediately breaks two cardinal rules of improv. He doesn't listen to his scene partner, which is why he doesn't realize Tristan is talking about his tiny red poser. And worse, he doesn't say "yes and ..." and instead actually rejects Tristan's premise that he told him what to wear pre-match. Tsk tsk. Lucky for Kasee he's pretty and who can stay mad at him in that 'gear'.

Tristan vs. Kasee starts out poorly, but if you stick with it, it becomes more worth it.

Things get better as the video goes along.

Review: The Assassin vs. Goldenglutes (BGEast)

Masks are a great way to get anonymity, but if you really know someone, I don't think they're that effective. Apparently, I know BGEast's "new" masked wrestler Goldenglutes well enough to see through his disguise very early in this one. But part of the conceit of masked superheroes and wrestlers is that masks are an impervious disguise, so I ignore the obvious clues and go along for the ride. And what a fun ride The Assassin vs. Goldenglutes turns out to be.

The Assassin admires those Golden Glutes.

Guest Blogger 3: Rocco Russo (Muscleboy Wrestling)

Guys,

My guest blogging invitation is really bearing fruit. My second contribution comes from Rocco Russo, CEO of Muscleboy Wrestling. Best of all, Rocco has taken a completely different approach than Cameron and I love variety.

Rocco gets personal, explaining his beginnings with wrestling. It's amazing how many of us have similarities in our introduction to wrestling. My story isn't the same as Rocco's, but the emotions are very relatable.

Rocco's wrestling journey feels very relatable.
(MBW Austin Tyler vs. Joey McCoy)