Steve Strongarm was born and raised in New Jersey and now lives in the rugged terrain of the Poconos. He served five years in the Marine Corps, working on aircraft and building a foundation of discipline and strength. After completing his service, he threw himself into academics and bodybuilding with relentless focus. For three years, he dominated the competition scene—until a deeper calling took over. In 2022, he began his body modification journey, starting with silicone enhancements and piercings. Though he’s stepped away from the stage, Steve continues to push his limits through hardcore bodybuilding and extreme body transformation. He’s planning more tattoos, further gauging his piercings, and adding additional silicone. Currently, Steve grinds as a construction worker, personal trainer, and massage therapist—living a life fueled by purpose, intensity, and transformation. He is your reigning Mr. MeatUp West 2024.
Also known as Sister Sir Khosis, Oscar is currently a psychobiology and nursing student interested in working on improving mental health in the 2SLGBTQ+ community with the usage of psilocybin and other natural substances. A long term resident of Palm Springs, Oscar is also member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert , PSLOD. His titles include Mr Indulgence Spirit of Leather 2024, Mr Palm Springs Leather 2024 and achieved 5th place at IML 46.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Niko Salas grew up in a Catholic Mexican household as the son of immigrant parents. At the age of 15, he was kicked out of his home for being gay. He spent months on his own and eventually came across people who would help him. His personal journey—marked by resilience, community support, and a deep sense of purpose—led him to work with youth, helping them earn their high school diplomas and pursue post-secondary education, just as someone once did for him.
In his free time, he enjoys hiking, playing video games, attending leather events, and volunteering throughout the city, often supporting efforts related to homelessness and food insecurity. Having experienced housing instability himself, this work is deeply personal and meaningful.
Though still relatively new to the gay and leather communities, he is grateful to finally be part of a space he once only knew from afar. He approaches every opportunity with a desire to grow, contribute, and uplift others. Above all, he strives to be someone others can count on—to show up, do good work, and fight the good fight. He may still be learning, but he’s committed to becoming someone his community can be proud of. He is your current Mr Cachondo 2025.
Originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, living in Palm Springs for the past three years. James was Mr. PS Leather 2023 and Mr. SoCal leather 2024. He competed at IML 45 where he placed 21 out of 58 contestants from around the world. He is passionate about his charity work and is focused on helping LGBTQIA+ youth. A proud supporter and enthusiast of the leather, kink, fetish, drag and porn communities. An accomplished porn actor and producer, himself- under the name Ryan Sebastian, his kinks include water sports, impact play, and fisting. James found his passion for leather and tattoos at a young age as a queer punk. James is proud to be a member of PSLOD and has created an educational program, which he uses to teach and empower his community about safe sane and consensual play!
Judge - Tony Vega
Tony Vega is the founder and producer of the MeatUp USA. In 2023, Tony launched the Phallic Frolic dance party; an event to promote even more awareness and visibility around safer medical practices within the body modification community, while raising money for local non-profits that are close to his heart. Over the past year, Tony has raised funds for organizations such as Bears LA, the Trans Latina Coalition, Bullet Pantry, Aids Life Cycle and the Tom of Finland Foundation. Tony currently serves as the Entertainment Director for Orlando Leather Pride and will be stepping into his role as co-producer of Mr GayDays Leather. His recent titles include Mr BEEFY February 2025, IML Class of 46, LA Leather Bear 2024, Mr. GayDays Leather 2023, and Mr. Pig Week 2020–2022
Den Daddy - LivingLarger
LivingLargerXXX began sharing his experience becoming siliconed in 2017 on Tumblr, after learning from many men about their own experiences with silicone. He has evolved from sharing photos showing off his newly enahced bulge to sharing porn videos on Twitter and making full length porn scenes for fan sites. As a self identified Daddy, he loves sharing the joy of an enhanced silicone package with bottoms with big holes as well as other body modded men.