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05-08-2025
- Epoch Times
BBQ Contest at New Century Draws 34 Teams From Across the Nation
Orange County NY Barbecue experts from 20 states met at the New Century festival grounds for a weekend of fun and flavor. ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y.—Barbecue masters from all over the United States gathered at the New Century festival grounds in the Town of Deerpark to crown a Grand Champion. The competition grounds were open to the public with vendors, food, and music on Aug. 2 and 3. A total of 34 barbecue teams from 20 states competed in the Grand American Barbecue World Championship. Groups competed in the categories of chicken, pork ribs, pork, and brisket. The event was split into two days: the first day was the World Championship, and the second day was the New York State Championship. There was much overlap between participants in the two competitions.
New York Post
04-08-2025
- New York Post
Meet the man with the official ‘world's best beard' — it's so big he struggles to eat
Meet the man with the world's best beard — who was crowned best in show at the World Beard and Moustache Championships – thanks to his 11-inch bushy black mane. Trevor Mustafa, 44, has been recognized for his impressive facial hair — which he decided to grow out 'no matter what society said.' Trevor began growing his current beard in February 2023 — before emerging victorious in the best in show category in July. Although living with such an unruly beard presents daily challenges, Trevor says he embraces it as a symbol of self-expression and plans to continue competing. 6 Trevor Mustafa, 44, has been recognized for his impressive facial hair – which he decided to grow out 'no matter what society said.' Trevor Mustafa / SWNS Trevor, a maintenance worker for a post office, from Sacramento, California, said: 'I've been growing my beard out pretty much for about 12 years, occasionally cutting it all off and starting over again. 'But I've been heavily bearded like I am now for about 12 years.' His journey to beard competition glory began unexpectedly after receiving encouragement from admirers both in person and online. 'I was growing the beard out and getting a lot of compliments in person, and then I'd post pictures online and people would tell me 'oh, you should compete',' he said. 6 Mustafa, from Sacramento, California, said, 'I've been growing my beard out pretty much for about 12 years, occasionally cutting it all off and starting over again. Trevor Mustafa / SWNS It led him to enter three Great American Beard and Moustache Championships in 2018, 2022, and 2024 – where he secured first place each time. But the 2025 World Championship represented a significant step up in competition. 'When I went to the world championship, I had a feeling I would do well, but I didn't know if I would win first place, and I certainly didn't expect to win Best in Show,' Trevor said. 'It was a complete surprise.' 6 Mustafa one first place in the Great American Beard and Moustache Championships in 2018, 2022, and 2024. Trevor Mustafa / SWNS His award-winning beard – now approximately 11 inches long — requires dedicated maintenance to keep it in tip top condition. His daily routine includes minimal brushing and application of beard oil, while his weekly regimen is more intensive. 'Weekly, I give it a deep conditioning with a hair mask,' he said. 'When I get out of the shower, I use a blow dryer on medium heat to dry my beard first, then apply beard products before combing through with my detangling brush.' Trevor swears by a Crave natural detangling brush, which he describes as 'about $10 off Amazon' – noting it allows him to 'comb through my beard with little to no damage or hair loss'. Maintaining such an impressive beard comes with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to dining. 'Eating is a real challenge. I can't eat ice cream, I can't eat soup — pretty much almost anything – just because of how thick and wide my beard is,' he said. 'I've had to learn to take soft first bites because there's been more than a few times where I've swallowed my beard and been choking myself on it. 6 Maintaining such an impressive beard comes with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to dining, Mustafa said. Trevor Mustafa / SWNS 'I kept thinking that has to be the most ridiculous way to die.' Beyond the practical challenges, Trevor acknowledges that sporting such distinctive facial hair can affect social interactions. 'It's not just a beard, but it's a big beard, so it pushes away people that don't like facial hair to begin with,' Trevor said. 'But I'm the kind of person who kind of likes having that filter. I don't judge people based on their looks, and I prefer to be treated that way too. 6 'Eating is a real challenge. I can't eat ice cream, I can't eat soup – pretty much almost anything – just because of how thick and wide my beard is,' he said. Trevor Mustafa / SWNS 'So anybody who would judge me based on my looks — it's good for me that we don't interact.' The champion beard-grower is dad to two teenagers — a 16-year-old daughter and a 15-year-old autistic son. His initial beard-growing journey began as a personal statement of autonomy. 'The main inspiration for me was that it was kind of like an exercise,' he said. 6 Beyond the practical challenges, Mustafa acknowledges that sporting such distinctive facial hair can affect social interactions. Trevor Mustafa / SWNS 'I wanted to decide what I was going to look like, no matter what society said.' Following his world championship victory, he plans to continue competing, with his next event scheduled for Los Angeles at the end of August. 'I feel like it's a good omen for my beard to win first place and best in show,' he said. 'So maybe I should keep going.'
Newsweek
24-07-2025
- Newsweek
Remembering Hulk Hogan: His Most Iconic Wrestling Moments
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The professional wrestling world was shocked at the news that Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Gene Bollea, had sadly passed away at 71. The 12-time World Champion had established himself as one of the most popular wrestlers of all-time and the biggest draws in the history of the business. More Pro Wrestling: Hulk Hogan Dead At 71 After Cardiac Arrest While the Hulkster has fallen under controversy in recent years, there are still countless moments that established his legacy and pro wrestling as a whole. Here are some of Hulk Hogan's most iconic moments across WWE and WCW. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - March 27 1988: Hulk Hogan vs Andre the giant Wrestlemania Vl March 27 1988 at Historic Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey March 22 1988. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - March 27 1988: Hulk Hogan vs Andre the giant Wrestlemania Vl March 27 1988 at Historic Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey March 22 The Iron Sheik for His First WWF Championship While Hulk Hogan had a plethora of iconic rivalries throughout his career, one of his best was against The Iron Sheik. A classic tale of All-American baby face vs. foreign heel, Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik to win his first World Championship, reversing the Camel Clutch into Hogan's now iconic Atomic Leg Drop. This would swiftly catapult Hogan as the greatest hero in the then-WWF, taking the place of Bob Backlund. Hogan would go on to hold the WWF/WWE Championship six times, reigning for a total of 2,185 days: the second most in WWE history. Slamming André The Giant at WrestleMania III In any sport, there is a moment when you can tell that things have changed, like Babe Ruth calling his shot or Michael Jordan's dunk from the free throw line. For professional wrestling, this was when Hulk Hogan slammed André The Giant at WrestleMania III. A seemingly unbeatable villain, André The Giant was billed as 7-foot-four-inches tall and over 500 pounds. Fans had no idea what to expect when Hogan To this day, Hogan slamming André remains the iconic image of professional wrestling. The Formation (and Break Up) of The Mega Powers While there are many names that are Synonymous with Hulk Hogan, the first one that comes to mind is easily "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Easily the biggest baby faces of the era, the wrestling world was blown away when Savage and Hogan joined forces to become The Mega Powers. However, two stars shining this bright could not remain near each other without imploding, and this would eventually happen after Savage grew jealous of Hogan's friendship with his wide, Miss Elizabeth. This would eventually result in their iconic battles at WrestleMania V, which is widely considered one of the best matches in both wrestlers' illustrious careers. More Pro Wrestling: Hulk Hogan's 10 Greatest Matches Of All-Time Joining The nWo At WCW Bash at the Beach 1996, Hogan came to the ring as if he were going to help Randy Savage, Sting, and Lex Luger. Instead, he turned on the heroes, joining forces with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. This shocking heel turn marked the creation of arguably the most famous and popular faction in professional wrestling history: The nWo. And their effect would be felt on professional wrestling throughout the decades for better and for worse. The Fingerpoke of Doom While The nWo was easily the most popular thing going on in WCW, it also marked the unfortunate destruction of the company due to various issues behind the scenes. And there was one single in-ring moment that truly marked this controversy. In a highly-anticipated match between Nash and the now-named Hollywood Hogan for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. However, instead of a battle between two powerhouses, Hogan defeated Nash with a simple fingerpoke and pin. To this day, the "Fingerpoke of Doom" is widely considered to be the turning point for the Monday Night Wars and the eventual demise of WCW. Hulk Hogan's Face Off With The Rock After WCW went bankrupt, Hogan eventually found his way back to WWE to varying levels of success. That being said, one moment stands out as not just the best moment of Hogan's career, but Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's as well. Billed as an "Icon vs. Icon" match, this bout felt special from the moment the bell rang. As both Superstars faced each other, the crowd couldn't help but erupt in cheers and applause. While the match itself would be a good one, this singular moment before it even started captured something special. To this day, it is considered one of the greatest moments in WrestleMania history. More Pro Wrestling: Pro Wrestling World Reacts To Hulk Hogan's Sudden Death For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
