Here are some old-school Bearhug images from the Golden Age of Rassling, when men were men and were not afraid to just stand there and hug each other for a long time.
It was sure easy to fall in love with pro wrestling during an era when powerful brutes crushed their victims into a gasping, moaning submission just by embracing them in their powerful arms and pulling them in tight, chest to chest.
My first intro to Pro Wrestling was 1968, as well that same year, I was trying to figure out and understand my sexuality. I knew I looked at men moreso than girls, but confusion still waved with my yet to be, fully cooked maturity. Then it happened. Watching Wrestling ( first time EVER ) on our 10″ black & white t.v., it was to be “Bruno” locking his thick hairy arms around another man ( unknown to me all these years later ) and Squeezing him, Chest to Chest. Mezmerized, I watched without breathing. Many things within me came to “life” should I say, that wonderful-eventful day. I realized I LIKED men for sure, and It would be the begining of a life-long passion.. Pro Wrestling. How Grateful I am to Bruno and his unbelieveable.. Bear Hug!!