man of 10000 holds's blog

When I am looking for new opponents, an important consideration is their choice of gear. Just look at the pics on this website and you will experience so many styles and different choices. My personal preference has always been pro trunks (or Speedos) with kneepads and boots. I do have two singlets but rarely wrestle in them. If I did, I would probably wear a pair of my trunks underneath (that's in case my singlet is forcibly removed during a match). I have always been comfortable in my trunks; many of you have commented about the cut/ fit and color of my trunks (especially the yellow ones). When I first bought the yellow ones, I had no idea they would cause such a reaction. Since almost everyone was wearing black, I just wanted something a bit different. I guess it worked. I must admit that I am drawn to the guys who dare to wear colorful trunks.

I understand that some are much more comfortable wearing a singlet or perhaps shorts, maybe even tights. If that is your preference, then that is what you should wear. I am turned completely off by the pics of guys in their underwear. I will not wrestle a guy who wants to wear his underwear for a match. For that reason, I have always kept so many extra trunks in all sizes. But it makes me wonder....if you are not willing to get at least one bit of wrestling gear, then how serious are you??

My friend "Iron Cross" Hughes once told me, "If you look like a wrestler (in gear), you will act and think like a wrestler." I continue to live by those words.