Queerying Matthew Rush: The Rush Crush

Matthew Rush (born Gregory Grove on September 22, 1972) is an American-gay pornographic actor who appears in films and magazines. He is also a bodybuilder and personal trainer under his real name. He has competed at the Gay Games in Amsterdam and Sydney, Australia.
Rush is the son of an African-American father, and a German/Italian mother, who raised him as a single parent. He grew up in the small town of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. When he was in high school, he wanted to be a professional clown, and auditioned for the Ringling Brothers Clown College. He was also involved in weight training and lifting, and had to choose between becoming a clown and spending nine months of the year on a train, or go on with the weight training. Because of the results he had achieved in seeing his body change and grow by weight training, he decided to keep going in weight training.
Rush says he grew up with superhero comics and TV shows, admiring the power and beauty of heroines such as Linda Carter’s Wonder Woman and the fraternity of super-groups like the Justice League. In his adult life, Rush finds that he still relates to the alter-ego aspects of the superhero myth as he has had to split his identity between mild-mannered Greg Grove and the virile porn star Matthew Rush.
He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology. After graduation, he worked in the cruise industry as a personal trainer, but soon moved to Columbus, Ohio to work as a personal trainer. He was approached there by an agent for Falcon Video, and was signed to an exclusive contract.
As a porn star, he is under exclusive contract with Falcon Studios, a leading producer of gay porn movies. He appears as the top man in his videos, but in Taking Flight Part 2, Rush “bottom”s for the first time (on camera). Rush has claimed to like having anal sex even when he’s “bottom,” but has always been “top” in his films because he said bottoming him was a priviliege he kept private for him and his boyfriend. He calls himself versatile.
From 2002 to 2005, he acted in a traveling stage production of Making Porn, directed by fellow porn star Blue Blake. He also appeared in the stage production, 10 Naked Men in 2004. In 2004, at a public appearance at Throckmorton Mining Company, Matthew Rush spied a local hottie with a Spider Man tattoo, and a whirlwind romance followed shortly thereafter. When Dallas-bred Chris Steele, now an executive at Falcon Studios, was short a stud for his two-part video “Cross Country,” Rush tapped his Big D boyfriend to co-star, and a new porn god was born: Ethan Kage. Rush has had relationships with fellow porn stars Zak Spears, Rob Romoni, Jake Ginelli, Parker Williams, Joe Foster, Ethan Kage and current boyfriend Tyler Riggz.

DocFeelQC: Greg (aka Matt Rush) thank you for taking time out for QC. I know you are busy and I feel honored for a chance to talk with my “Rush Crush.”

Matt Rush: I’m happy that we can do this.

DocFeelQC: Greg, I have to thank Howard for being so instrumental in helping me get in touch. He is a new hero of mine.

MR: Yeah Howard is a great guy.

DocFeelQC: Greg, the fans all love Matt Rush, but I have to admit I am interested in Greg; the man behind the Adonis.

MR: I have to warn you, Greg isn’t as exciting as Matt, lol

DocFeelQC: …lol Not from what I’m looking at! I understand they kind of go hand in hand like the Clark and Superman/Diana & Wonder Woman.

MR: Yeah, it’s like a light switch. When I need to be Matt, I turn him on. When the fans aren’t around, I’m back to Greg. I just don’t have the spandex tights!

DocFeelQC: Together by the forces combined we have Super Rush….lol

MR: Yeah, something like that…lol

DocFeelQC: Spandex tights couldn’t hold your um “superpower” in…lol

MR: If you believe that I can get my ghetto ass in a pair of spandex tights, I have an ocean-front property in AZ to sell you!..lol

DocFeelQC: I prefer your “Ghetto Ass” naked anyway…lol I was told to ask you about Tyler, a clown car and Wonder Woman blasting……

MR: Ah, I see you talked to Howard. You see I drive a Mini Cooper Convertable sport. It’s like a clown car….. Well when Chi Chi was in town, Tyler Riggz and I raced Howard and Chi Chi down US1 on our way to Coliseum. I was blasting the Wonder Woman theme song from my car.

DocFeelQC: That picture alone with Wonder Woman blasting is enough to make me laugh for days….lol

MR: So there goes any masculinity I had out the window!

DocFeelQC: I get that you are masculine, butch and highly defined as buff, BUT…there is this serious teddy bear-soft side to you

MR: Wonder Woman is me getting in touch with my feminine side…lol

DocFeelQC: You are an emotional-masculine guy.

MR: Yeah, I can be a big ole teddy bear

DocFeelQC: A rarity! It’s nice to see some real men aren’t afraid to show emotion. I read about your 911 experience and how it touched you deeply. I was impressed with your sensitivity.

MR: Yeah that was a pretty emotional time. I was in Sacramento shooting. A friend of mine called and woke me up. I turned on the TV and watched the whole thing unfold. I wasn’t sure if I was safe, my family was safe it was scary.

DocFeelQC: I agree , I was in a classroom lecturing that day and will never forget it. It was a huge American-bonding moment.

MR: I don’t think we will ever forget where we were during 9/11

DocFeelQC: You know that is what struck me about your words. I have asked others and they couldn’t remember…

MR: I don’t see how.

DocFeelQC: Well, they gave off handed remarks like they don’t watch much TV or were busy at the time. I think the whole country stopped for days and it is easier just not to discuss feelings.

MR: Were they living under a rock? LOL, Come On!

DocFeelQC: Fellow porn stars buddy, you tell me….lol

MR: Well you have me there!..lol

DocFeelQC: Let’s discuss your movie Another Gay Movie …. How was that?

MR: “Another Gay Movie” was a blast working with Ant was quite the experience.

DocFeelQC: You were great in the movie, I laughed hysterically. I know some frowned on it, but come on it was a total feel-good movie and you were like the chocolate of the film….lol

MR: Yeah, I mean it was to make you laugh. Some people thought it was too stereotypical. Come on, if we can’t laugh at ourselves then what’s the point?

DocFeelQC: Amen, laughing at ourselves is way better than being made fun of. Life is too short and some people have too big of sticks to ride.

MR: Exactly! Mama always said “A day without laughter is a day wasted.”

DocFeelQC: Did you get to meet Richard Hatch? Our infamous Survivor now Federal Prisoner… I get to interview Mr. Hatch later this year. Good thing QC likes orange…lol

MR: Yeah, apparently he didn’t get to see the premier of the movie because he went to jail two days prior!

DocFeelQC: How was Graham Norton? You kinda have to love him.

MR: He’s so cool. Really funny and a down to earth guy.

DocFeelQC: He always seems it, and he is cute as a button!

MR: Yeah he has a certain sex appeal**evil grin**

DocFeelQC: I saw the preview for Velvet Mafia.

MR: Oh really?

DocFeelQC: Buddy, your comedic ability is hilarious.

MR: When you are in this line of work, you have to have a sense of humor..lol

DocFeelQC: I never ever laughed so hard at someone and yet been like fuck he is so hot!…lol

MR: Doing theater has helped with my “comedy.”

DocFeelQC: You have this ability much like Debra Messing in comedy. She walks in a room and an expression or body stance can make the statement.

MR: Wow, that is a compliment! I love her!

DocFeelQC: You and Debra have this ability to just flow and Rush holding a HUGE gun…Hot

MR: That was my Charlie’s Angel’s moment…lol

DocFeelQC: Was this movie different for you to do than others? I think it has HUGE GAYVN potential.

MR: Oh yeah, I never murdered anyone in a movie or shot a sawed-off shot rifle before.

DocFeelQC: LOL, Speaking of acting, you are doing more mainstream work than others cursed by adult fame. Would you like to continue that?

MR: Yeah I would. I love acting period. I want to be the Jenna Jameson of gay porn….lol or Tracy Lords

DocFeelQC: Become the next Van Damme of action movies, the “Buffer” Gay Bond?

MR: Just don’t expect me to do the Van Damme splits.

DocFeelQC: LOL, Now come on, with a little practice….lol

MR: Forget it! It was bad enough having Erik Rhodes push my legs behind my head in Heaven to Hell!

DocFeelQC: Oh! What a GREAT Scene though! Greg, can we jump to a dark segment for a moment?

MR: Sure thing

DocFeelQC: I know all about the bullshit forums and the attacks you took personally and professionally due to your ex’s.

MR: Oh Yeah **sad face**

DocFeelQC: I saw you took it with maturity and professionalism, but knowing your soft side it had to hurt.

MR: Sure it hurt, I mean I loved these guys. Love causes us to do stupid things at times. I tried to take the high road and not let it effect me. It’s easier to hate someone to get over them faster.

DocFeelQC: I truly felt people were being silly. I mean come on, so you’re celebrity, that doesn’t mean you aren’t human. Relationships, break ups they are messy and sometimes painful, but normal.

MR: I agree. It happens and we have to learn form them and move on.

DocFeelQC: How are your friendships with them now, better I hope?

MR: Yeah, I am friends with my ex’s. It’s silly not to be friends especially when we had invested so much time in the relationships

DocFeelQC: Agreed, which leads me to Tyler…

MR: Ah Tyler

DocFeelQC: He is beautiful and you both just shine together… Give the fans your take on the love you share. Why is this one working so well?

MR: You know, Tyler is one of those guys that you immediately click with. We both have the same twisted sense of humor and we understand each other. Tyler is very laid back. There is no competition between us when it comes to our careers.

DocFeelQC: I totally see you being a daddy. You have this overwhelming nurturing love inside.

MR: He’s the daddy, he has all the chest hair!!

DocFeelQC: LOL, I have heard that from so many close to you. I keep hearing this one is the ONE.

MR: Yeah, I’m very content. Tyler is an amazing guy and anyone would be lucky to have him in their life.

DocFeelQC: Awww, now that’s the Greg love…….

MR: LOL, there goes that tough masculinity thing out the window….LOL

DocFeelQC: Greg, what do you want your fans to know about you that they don’t know right now?

MR: I guess that I’m an everyday person with the same problems and concerns as everyone else.

DocFeelQC: Be helpful if fans stopped placing you guys on HUGE pedestals and saw you as one of them?

MR: You hit the nail on the head. We play characters on film. We are human beings with feelings and emotions and we eat carbs! lol

DocFeelQC: I am lucky to meet you guys and I know that your “on-screen” persona is only a part of who you are. You guys are just like me, just like them. Life doesn’t come easy, it has pitfalls and we all do our best.

MR: That’s true

DocFeelQC: What’s in your immediate future for the fans to watch for?

MR: The Velvet Mafia will be out soon and I just shot a film a few months ago called Riding Hard. It’s a cowboy themed movie. We actually ride horses! LOL. I will also be in Austin from Sept 21-Oct 29 doing the play “Psycho Beach Party”

Favorite color: Burnt Sienna
Food: This is gross….Dipping my Wendy’s French fries in my Frosty! It’s the best!
DocFeelQC: I do that!!!!!! OMG, LOL

MR: We just seriously bonded…lol

Shoe size: According to the magazines, I would wear a size 12-13 if you know what I mean. Truth be known, I wear a 10
Boxers or briefs: briefs
Favorite childhood scent: Fresh-cut grass or the smell of pine like a Christmas Tree
Greg, thank you, it’s been an amazing time with you and you are more beautiful and sweet AND MASCULINE than I even imagined…

MR: Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to interview me. I had a lot of fun.

QC and I would like to extend a huge thank you to Matt for his time, charm and absolute humor. Matt is an amazing guy. I would also like to personally thank Howie for hooking me up with Matt. Thanks bud.
(Photo Credits: Falcon Studios & Gio Photography)