Posted by Admin on April 21, 2009
BE THERE!
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on April 20, 2009
By Brian “Flair” Kelley
Eric Allen “The Peorian Pride Champion”? If you are a fan of wrestling and did not know that such a title existed then you are not alone. Just by chance I was in Wood River Illinois to check out MECW for MWR when this brash cocky Eric Allen was introduced to the crowd as the Peorian Pride Champion (much to my surprise) in his match with Brian Scrilla. I consider myself knowledgeable of the independent scene in this area but this was the first that I had heard of such a title.
With the camera in hand I watched as Allen used every trick in the book to keep his coveted title belt. Scrilla was the victim of foul play when “Exxxplicit Content” member Ryan Slade’s valet Jenna Stark distracted the referee, to allow Slade to use the belt on Scrilla’s knee to preserve the victory and retain the title.
I was able to catch up with Allen after the match to ask him “Where did you win this belt?” His reply to me was that he had won the belt in Peoria Illinois. Allen stated “Peoria is famous for the fact that for something to succeed it must work in Peoria. If it works in Peoria then it will work anywhere. The Pro Wrestling legends organization got together and decided to bring all the top stars in Illinois and several superstars of the WWE, TNA and ROH. We competed in an underground tournament of 64 to determined Champion to finally get to the truth too who the best wrestler in the world really was” When I plainly asked who the superstars were that was in the tournament Allen was quick to say “I have no time for 20 questions, I have to get back to Peoria, they are having a parade to commemorate my victory tonight.”
While I was on the three hour trip back from MECW and wrestling was hot on my mind. I could not wait to do the research and find out more about this Championship and more importantly why MWR was not invited?
On Monday evening I decided to see how Allen’s parade went. I went on the trusty websites and did a search for parade in Peoria March 21….nothing. I thought maybe it was listed on March 22 beings that it was so late….nothing. Hmmm… I did a thorough search on the Peoria’s newspaper websites and still came up with zilch. Who knows maybe it was “underground”!
I decided to contact some of the MWR Wrestling advisers. One correspondent that wished to remain anonymous enlightened me with some great information.
I was told that Eric Allen “started out in Gateway Championship Wrestling in St Louis under the tutelage of Dingo for 5 months. During the later stages of the company Ego Express (KC Karrington and Steven Kennedy) , Shorty Biggs, Sean Vincent and Cameron Cage took over the training. Allen quickly felt that he had trained with the best, so that proved that he was superior to the rest of the locker room and he had yet to have a match.
The correspondent went on to tell me that “His (Eric Allen) ego escalated even further when his hand was raised in Overland Park when he defeated Trent Stone. In Eric’s mind he was a World Champion in the making. Then by surprise GCW went under and he was left without a home promotion. When you saw Eric all he ever talked about was how he could have been the greatest Gateway Championship Champion of all time. Time went on and he never really seemed to be focused.”
Then he got the call from Lethal Wrestling Alliance to wrestle young Brandon Aarons when the Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) came to town. He told anyone that would listen, take notice because the MCMG may take him back with them to TNA after he schooled “This punk kid”.
Aarons was able to get the win and really seemed to get in the head of Allen. Later that same month Allen got another chance to show the LWA what he was made of defeating “Just” Rick Stone. After the match was over Allen spent the rest of the night lobbing LWA Management for another chance at Brandon Aaron claiming that their first match was fluke. Allen received his wish and when LWA returned to St Charles the next month the two went at it again it was a repeat of their first encounter.
Allen just disappeared for almost a year and hit rock bottom when he was defeated by Steven Miller. Eric Allen who envisioned himself as the next World Champion was furious and humiliated when an LWA fan started a thread asking “Who the F is Eric Allen?” One fan thought is was a ref, another one replied he is good a drawing pictures, and one Superfan demanded that he got to see pictures of this Eric Allen still in disbelief that he existed.
High Voltage Wrestling certainly knows who Eric Allen is. They got to see first hand the talent first hand on March 14th where he was very impressive in his domination of Max Archer. After the match was over he was seen lobbying HVW booker Frank Thurman for a HVW title shot with comments like “Let me put HVW on the wrestling map, HVW is young and fresh looking to strive to become the best in the Midwest and I can bring the promotion to the next level.
My correspondent went on to say “The last I caught up with Eric Allen he had told me how he had won this Peorian Pride Championship.” (I had not told my contact where and how Allen had told me he won it) Allen said that he was headlined in a huge secret fundraising wrestling event for the Republican Party at the Peoria Civic Center to determined the very first Peorian Pride Champion. He would not say who he fought but hinted that it was a former WWE Superstar who happens to be in the UFC right now. Any fool would know that he was wanting me to think that it was Brock Lesner but when I humored him and asked was it Lesner he replied “ I would love to tell you but you know the government, everything is a secret.”
He ended it with “The man is talented, there is no doubt about it. The problem is his lack of friends due to his ego.” The man is shady and I wouldn’t turn my back on him if I was one of his friends.
Word got back to Allen that I was inquiring information about his title and history and he contacted me via e-mail. It was short and sweet, “Mr. Kelley make your way to Woodriver Illinois on April 25 at MECW to see the future of the sport and if you’re lucky I will give you the time to know more about the most dominate champion of the Midwest, Eric Allen “The Peorian Pride Champion”. Tell my fans that I am blessing them with my appearance at High Voltage Wrestling in May when they return to Granite City, IL on May 9th.”
It looks as if I will have to wait a little longer to find out the truth of Eric Allen. Join MWR at Woodriver Illinois on April 25 as we try to get to the truth of the Peorian Pride Championship. Till then for more information on this show please go to MECWrestling.com
To book Eric Allen please contact him via his myspace page by clicking here Peorian Pride Champion
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Posted by Admin on April 19, 2009
Missouri Wrestling Revival has been giving t-shirts away all over the Midwest at numerous pro wrestling promotions’ events, but on April 17, 2009 in Des Moines, Iowa for 3XWrestling’s “April Showers… of POWER!” at the Des Moines Social Club, “Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell took the time before his outstanding MWR Midwest Best Series match with Mike Sydal to make the latest t-shirt giveaway special.
Before the bell sounded, Rockwell tossed the MWR t-shirt that he wore to the ring out into the crowd, landing into the arms of two young wrestling fans, Thomas Christiansen and Michael Oliver. Immediately after the match, in which Rockwell successfully defended his 3XW Cruiserweight Title in what many are already calling the match of the evening, the boys made their way to the merchandise table, picking up a Jimmy Rockwell 8×10 photo. No doubt that Mr. Christiansen and Mr. Oliver tried to get the photo signed!
Please remember to support Missouri Wrestling Revival… the company that continues to “Give back to Midwest pro wrestling!”
MWR gives back to Midwest pro wrestling!
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Posted by Admin on April 19, 2009
The Lake of the Ozarks newspaper has a great article about former WLW wrestler Matt Murphy and his transition from pro wrestling to a writing career after an injury ended his pro wrestling dreams. I encourage you all to check it out!
http://www.thelaketoday.com/articles/2009/04/09/profile/doc49dcbc0ee4fae305473240.txt
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on April 19, 2009
By Dubray Tallman
I truly believe that it is not only the wrestler that brings energy to a federation. Fans are important too. Have you ever been to a wrestling event and it was so silent and dead? Fans help make a wrestler, the wrestlers depend on them to let them know where to go during a match to provide the most excitement.
I would like to showcase some of the fans that are there to cheer or boo the wrestlers.
Last month, I went to two different shows that featured these very kinds of fans I am talking about. This group of amazing fans is loud, energetic and stands out in the crowd with their random florescent colored fuzzy hats, boas, and t-shirts.
Yes, if you haven’t heard of them, they are the exclusive “Fuzzy Hat Club.” Founder Lynny “NipplerKnocker” Johnson started out buying some hats as a joke and it then became a revolution. With members ranging in ages from seven and up, they really know how to have a good time.
The Fuzzy Hat Club at Rampage Championship Wrestling in Godfrey Il
Mainly supporting the Illinois area federations they have supported Rampage Pro Wrestling, All American Pro and MECW. This group of fun loving fans appreciate the independent wrestlers. Men like Krotch, Sage Ramsey, and Dewey “Booger” Dawson , Martial Law and The Bayou Outlaws are just few of their favorite wrestlers they have seen in action.
The Fuzzy Hat Club have fun at MECW
I actually got to hangout with them at MECW recently. The President, Terry (Panther) and Vice President, Jeff (Chord) gave me a lot of information on this unique gang of fans. To be a member, all you need to do is approach the founder, president and/or vice president and ask.
The rules of initiation are to wear a colored fuzzy boa for at least three wrestling events, then you are granted a fuzzy hat and t-shirt. Painless, but it insures that you are not just walking away with the hat and the group doesn’t ever see you again. Currently the fuzzy hat club has more than 25 members and keeps growing.
The new main event at MECW -The Fuzzy Hat Club
The Fuzzy Hat Club actually has meetings and get-togethers every month to pay their monthly $5 dues to insure that all members may attend the next upcoming event scheduled.
I asked them what they would change about independent wrestling if they could and their reply was nothing and it was all great. Wrestling brought this group together and made them a special kind of family.
As a federation, I would love to have this group in my crowd to bring lots of laughter, chanting and energy.
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Posted by Admin on April 18, 2009
High Voltage Wrestling returns to Granite City, IL on May 9, 2009, bringing with them a face paced, family friendly brand of pro wrestling action that the area hasn’t witnessed in a long time! Come see stars such as “The Future” Donovan Ruddick, Kahagas, Gary Jay, and Eric Allen… as well as some of the best tag team action around, featuring teams like The Hybrids, The Hooligans, Zero Gravity, and B.A.B.E.WATCH!
The next show is on May 9, 2009 at the River’s Edge Reception Center, located at 1635 West 1st Street in Granite City, IL! For more information call (314) 277-2093.
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Posted by Admin on April 17, 2009
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on April 17, 2009
By Brian “Flair” Kelley
In honor of the Cauliflower Alley Club’s 2009 Reunion, MWR offered our readers the opportunity for a chance to win a FREE One year membership to the CAC club. The name was put in a bowl and drawn out today and we would like to congratulate MWR reader Ric Gillespie as he will enjoy the benifets of this great membership.
Wrestling fans if you wanted to still be a member of the CAC club I can stress how cheap that it is for you to Join.
Annual DOMESTIC dues for the Cauliflower Alley Club are still only $25 — the same as they have been since the very beginning.
Membership entitles you to receive the CAC’s newsletter, which comes out several times a year, plus a special place in “The Ring of Friendship.” CAC’s newsletter includes pages of news, pictures, feature stories, announcements of upcoming events and other items of interest to members.
Members also receive a membership card and parchment membership certificate, which is suitable for framing.
Anyone can join the club. You do not need to be involved in a ring-related profession. THE CAULIFLOWER ALLEY CLUB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE MEMBERSHIP TO ANYONE DEEMED NOT IN SUPPORT OF THE FRIENDSHIP POLICY.
For more information please go to the CAC Website
Thanks once again to all of our readers for your patronage. Please keep checking in as we are always looking for ways to give back to Pro Wrestling in the Midwest.
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on April 16, 2009
March Wrestler of the Month
Jeremy Wyatt (LWA,PWP,3XW,NWA-Dynamo,HVW, AAPW)
Jeremy Wyatt defends titles throughout the Midwest. In a Fans bring the Weapons Match on March 6th he goes to the air from the ring to help retain his LWA title.( Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Jeremy Wyatt is covered by MWR often for a reason. He successfully defended his LWA Heavyweight title on back to back nights on March 6 and 7th. First it was a brutal war between Former Champion Jordan Lacey in a Fans bring the weapons match. Then the next night he survived a crazy four-corner match with Gary The Barnowl(w/ Tiffany LaFane), J.T. Lamotta, and Arik Cannon to retain the Heavyweight Title
Wyatt then traveled to West Frankfort Il in an attempt at take home the AAPW Heavyweight Title from “Serial Thriller” Shane Rich. Wyatt was unsuccessful but the match that earned rave reviews from the wrestlers and fans alike. . Wyatt followed it up by defeating Tyler Cook for the 3XW Pure Championship in yet another chapter of their bitter feud. Wyatt retained his PWP Heavyweight title in Council Bluffs, Iowa when he defeated the very hungry Chris Havius.
1st Runner Up – Shane Rich (AAPW)
2nd Runner Up – Steve Anthony (WLW, HVW)
3rd Runner Up – Kahagas (HVW NBWA)
Others receiving votes:
“Bloody “Harker Dirge, Dewey Dawson, Brian Breaker, DaCobra, Matt Cage, Pierre Abernathy
March Tag Team of the month
Dustin Lane & Darin Waid (WLW)
Darin Waid and Dustin Lane WLW Tag Team Champs( Photo Credit WLW Website)
World league Wrestling had a busy month and Lane and Waid was up to challenge. This young and exciting duo showed the Midwest that they are a team to be rekoned with when they defended their titles five times in the month of March.
1st Runner Up- The NorthStar Express (Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz) (3XW,PWP,SCW,PWE,LWA)
2nd Runner Up- Huge In Japan (Jimmy Rockwell & Ricky Kwong) (MECW)
3rd Runner Up- LONRS (Mark Sterling & Brett Young) (PWP, AAPW,HVW)
Others who received voted:
Steven Kennedy and KC Karrington (Ego Express) Jaysin Strife and Vic Victory.The Phoenix Twins (Tweek and Dash), The Hooligans (Devin & Mason Cutter), Sexy and Smooth (“The Canadian Sex Icon” Ryan Slade and A.J. Smooth) The Hybrids
March Woman Wrestler of the Month
Amy Hennig (WLW)
World League Wrestling Womens Champion Amy Hennig
Not only did she defeat Stacey O’Brien for the WLW Ladies Championship this month, she successfully defended the title against O’Brien one week later. It appears Hennig could be the woman to beat in the Midwest.
1st Runner Up – <tie>Mia Martinez (3xw), Daizee Haze (ROH)
3rd Runner Up – Stacey O’Brien
Others who received voted:
Mickie knuckles
March Promotion of the Month
World League Wrestling
A series of great shows this month for WLW. One show drew 250-plus, one 450-plus, and one 115 in the snow and ice. When the month was through WLW had 6 shows, with special guest including Trevor Murdoch, Roddy Piper and Eugene. WLW going into their 10 year anniversary only seems to be getting better with time.
1st Runner Up – IWA Productions
2nd Runner Up – High Voltage Wrestling
3rd Runner Up – Metro East Championship Wrestling
Others receiving votes –
Lethal Wrestling Alliance, 3xw, All American Wrestling, Ring of Honor
March Personality of the month
Referee Steve Biley
One of the hardest working referees in 3XW, he constantly strive to not only do his best in the ring, but also his best outside of the ring to make sure 3XW events are presented in the best manner possible for the fans.
This month MWR salutes Steve Biley with the March personality of the month.
1st Runner Up- Midwest Wrestling fans
2nd Runner Up – Dan Gier
3rd Runner Up – Mike Van Hoogstraat
Others receiving votes:
Jewels, Shorty Biggs, Tiffany Lafane, Chad Tally, Lucky Dane, Dave Prazak, Lovely Leon
March Match of the month
Lethal Wrestling Alliance LWA Tag Team Championship match
The Ego Express Steven Kennedy and KC Karrington (c) vs. The Northstar Express (Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz)
KC Karrington hits Darin Corbin right in the kisser during a match that had bodies flying everywhere. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )
March 7, 2009
O’Fallon Illinois
1st Runner Up
All American Pro Wrestling title match
Shane Rich (c) vs Jeremy Wyatt
March 14, 2009
West Frankfort Illinois
2nd Runner Up
World League Wrestling
Steve Anthony (c) vs. Steve Fender
March 21, 2009
Eldon, Missouri
3rd Runner Up –
Lethal Wrestling Alliance {Fans Bring the Weapons Match}
Jeremy Wyatt (c) vs. Jordan Lacey
March 6, 2009
Granite City, Illinois
Others receive votes:
Steve Fender v. Steve Anthony (HVW, March 14, Granite City, IL), Jeremy Wyatt vs. Tyler Cook (c) 3XW March 20, Des Moines, IA) “Homicidal” Steven Davis (c) V. Mississippi Madman (IWAP Title Match 3/28 in Olney , IL ), Stacey O’Brien (c) vs. Amy Hennig (WLW March 20, 2009 Sedalia, MO) Juice Robinson vs. Hunter Matthews (MECW March 21, 2009 Wood River ILIONOIS ), Ryan McBride vs. Teddy Stigma (Notable Pro March 9,2009) Nigel McGuinness vs. Brent Albright ROH March 13, 2009 Collinsville Illinois, DaCobra vs. Aaron Hollister vs. Dingo – (SLW March 28, 2009 Matoon Illinois)
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on April 15, 2009
This Saturday April 18th, AAPW comes to the Leu Civic Center in Mascoutah, IL!
AAPW Champion, “Serial Thriller” Shane Rich, has made a special request to defend his title against his arch rival, “Homicidal” Steven Davis, in Rich’s hometown of Mascoutah.
St Louis fans AAPW comes your way this Saturday!!
The AAPW tag team titles will be defended as The Lonrs take on The Money Makin’ Jam Boys (K.C. Jackson & Mississippi Madman)!
Also scheduled will be “Thee” Brandon Espinosa and Mike Sydal!
Doors open at 5:30pm belltime 6:00pm
Come see the BIG BOYS of All American Pro Wrestling in Mascoutah.
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