For the straight fanbase, erotica has always been baked in through 'divas' but for the gay fanbase, there was only mockery of gay weddings or gay bashing of crossdressers beaten by straight characters punished for their failure to be gender-conforming and straight. Owner Alex Arias says 'There have always been erotic wrestling fans, but often the matches produced elsewhere were apartment matches, untrained models in a ring, or hardcore pornography. For 21 years, BWN has provided a platform for wrestling entertainment that can be enjoyed by gay wrestling fans that favor classic pro wrestling battles of will in long matches using methodical holds from pro wrestling to submission to erotic. The Honorary Host is YouTube star Tre Melvin ( ) who caused a stir when he came out. Legacy of Trailblazing Legitimacy of Gay Wrestling Fans and Gay SexualityĪs part of BWN's ongoing and trailblazing efforts to normalize the legitimacy of gay wrestling fans and their sexuality, the current outreach for new fans is in line with the current trend of artists in all fields stepping out to represent without shame and inspiring others.