Blog of the fan-turned-pro wrestler Ben Monaco

Thursday 27 June 2013

The Top Ten: #8

The countdown of my most grapple-able (it that even a word?) hunks from the BG East ranks continues! To recap thus far, at number 10 was the stud-puppy Kieran Dunne and number 9 was the mouthy but gorgeous Z-Man. Today at number 8 is one handsome guy that, in my books, looks as good getting a beat down as he does when he's owning his foes (which isn't all that often mind you). Coming in at number 8 is fan-favorite Cameron Matthews!

Cameron has evolved a lot as a wrestler since his humble beginnings with BG East. Hell, even physically he's buffed up in crazy ways! My jaw dropped a while back when I suddenly saw Cammy with big, mouth-watering muscles appear on my computer screen. He's gone from slinky-twinky to buff-stuff and I can say officially Ben Monaco approves! 

I had the privilege of crossing paths with Cameron while we were at BG East headquarters last September. Sadly, I didn't get to have a match with him during his short visit BUT I was able to participate in a special match concept that may or may not ever be released on BG East featuring Mr. Matthews. Without giving too much away, let's just say that I had a sweaty Cameron flailing about on my half-naked body. You'll have to keep your eyes open for that one if/when it's released BG fans :P

I could list the many, many memorable matches Cameron has had over the years. There are far too many to keep track of. He's a skilled ring and mat veteran who impresses me each and every time I see him work or get worked over. Speaking from personal experience, he's also a gentleman! He gave me a lift back up to Boston from the BG homestead to catch my bus home to Montreal. There was even a funny moment where him, Gabriel Ross and I were singing along to Total Eclipse of the Heart. Very Random!
You can check Cameron's BG matches out here and his personal website full of lots of great stuff here.

Next up at number 7 is a hairy little hunk who can beat me down any day of the week if he so chooses! Stay tuned!

Also, keep in touch with me! Let me know what you think so far of the Top 10 in the comments section of each entry! Who's in YOUR top 10???




Friday 14 June 2013

The Top Ten: #9

Continuing my series on my top ten favorite boys that I would take on/take down from BG East, We come to my number 9 guy!

This guy had my attention from day 1 when I first spotted him on Thunder's Arena. Though I wasn't a fan of the endless chatter he does in their vids, his physique certainly reaches through the lens of the camera and demands attention! It was only natural for him to make a transition towards the big leagues of BG... I'm speaking of course of the one, the only...Z-Man!

This little stud-puppy has been in the business for a good little bit now. Model physique, cocky, arrogant in the ring...he just begs to be squashed by nasty heels! What's more, to get beat up by him only adds to the humiliation factor if you do get your ass kicked. That's really what makes any of his matches a win-win for the viewer. Either you get a pretty-boy-bashing of him as a jobber or a cocky-attitude-preppy-boy-destroys-opponent kind of match with him heeling. Now I don't know about you dear readers, but either of these scenarios works well for me ;) Add to that the fact that he's actually got some good technical know-how behind those muscles and you can see why he makes my top 10.

More than just a model, I heard from an acquaintance from my last taping at BG that he's a really nice guy too and is constantly looking to better his wrestling skills. Z-Man (aka Zack Jonathan) has many memorable matches from his varied career in the Indy-Gay-Wrestling scene, but one that caught my eye most recently was his mat scrap with Patrick Donovan in Sunshine Shooters 4


This match was packed with many subs, excellent technique by both wrestlers and a ton of eye-popping angles that really get you up-close and in the action with the guys on the mat. And with Mr. Donovan in the match, it's like a feast of pumped-up pecs for chest lovers! There's one particular moment where Z-man has his arms trapped behind his back and Patrick just starts chopping on his chest over and over...grrrr! Love it!

 

 All in all, I think Z-Man deserves his place on the list and I'm certain that him and I will cross paths on the mats at BG some day in the near future. We have to. I demand it! LOL!

Stay tuned because up next at number 8 will be a long-time fan favorite! He's cute, he's cuddly and he's a really sweet guy! He even gave me a lift when I was in Boston!




Saturday 1 June 2013

The Top Ten: #10

A topic that often comes up with guys I wrestle in private is the BG East roster. Which guys I've met, which guys I've wrestled (that aren't already up on the site) and which ones I'd like to wrestle one day if I get the chance. Usually the guys I wrestle have their favorites and their fantasies. "I'd love to wrestle (insert name here) because he's the best! He's my fantasy!" is the type of thing I hear a lot from my wrestling-buddies.

So that got me thinking the other day, which are my favorite in the BG boys? Which ones would I be all over if I got the chance and, more importantly, why? So after many, many hours of contemplating the full roster, I've come up with my all-time top 10 guys I'd hit the mats with any day. You'd think this was an easy task! In fact, the list took several drafts and many deliberate hours. It's really hard to narrow it down to a short list of 10. I intend to have a few additional "Special Mentions" after the top 10 are revealed.

So let's begin with number 10 on my list, the ever studly Kieran Dunne!

Mr. Dunne had some fierce competition when it came to securing his spot in my top 10. Ultimately, I couldn't resist his boyish charm and ever-improving physique. Talk about hitting the gym! Since his original debut matches, he's packed on about 30lbs of muscle to his compact physique! Quite an inspiration!

His beginnings as a jobber-boy got lots of heads turning. He took on big boys like Joe Mazetti and Mike Columbo with no fear of getting a royal ass-whooping. I mean, he was such an adept jobber, he lost his match against super-jobber himself, Troy Baker. Then out of the blue, he shows back up with a thick, pumped body and starts to take the other pretty-boys down.

One iconic match of his that really got my attention was against Christian Taylor on Matmen 19. Holy shit! The tall and slender Taylor getting bullied around by a gold-clad, tanned and buff Dunne was too much for my hormones to handle! The contrast between the two wrestlers was fabulous, their mat skills were great...it was just a feast for the eyes from beginning to end.

Now if I ever had a match with Kieran, I'm not sure which way I'd prefer it to end. He's hot as a heel now, but I do so love his jobbing. I think I'd want to smack him around a great deal and eventually force him to pose for my pleasure (forced-to-flex match anyone?) after I beat him. Then again, perhaps he wouldn't leave me the choice in terms of how the match goes down...

Either way, Kieran Dunne has solidly ranked himself in the top 10. You can check out his matches on BG East on this page.

Stay tuned as the list continues in the coming days and weeks. Next up will be another sexy, muscled jobber I know I'm destined to clash with on the mats in the coming months! It's in the stars...:)