Editor’s Desk…
Posted by Admin on August 27, 2009
Editor’s Desk…
By Josh Ray
Here is another edition of the Editor’s Desk, where I cover a lot of ground in the area’s pro wrestling community with one column!
The man that calls himself Mad Conservative Crimefighter has posted a review of a show that happened at the Illinois State Fair this month. It’s a harsh review, and can be read here. I’m not really a fan of calling a wrestling organization “Intergalactic”, mainly because you can’t really take that word seriously unless it refers to a science fiction book or movie, but other than that it doesn’t seem like the organization was fully prepared to put on a show that would leave a good taste in anybody’s mouth. Organizations should try to put their best foot forward, and I am left wondering how much the promoter was paid to put on a subpar show… and how much profit was made.
Recent discussions continued about the attendance at a Pro Wrestling Next show in which Drake Younger, the champion of a top-tier independent wrestling organization (Combat Zone Wrestling), defended his title against Hunter Matthews. PWN officials reported a low draw of approximately 40 people, but other reports had the attendance at less than half of that number. Regardless of the draw, the show delivered some great action… and that is something that gets lost in the shuffle sometimes by smart marks and even “smarter” marks (wrestlers and promoters). Hooligans vs Submission Squad and Drake Younger vs Hunter Matthews? I can’t see anybody complaining with that. I think the argument should be how best to promote shows so that there are more in attendance. Sometimes, less shows or more time between shows to do the proper leg work are all thats needed.
Missouri Wrestling Revival has conditionally accepted a buyout offer that will be mutually beneficial for all involved. An announcement will be forthcoming when final details are hammered out. The MWR staff is excited about a new opportunity and will make the November 14th show in Granite City, IL one to remember as a celebration of nearly two years of “Giving Back to Midwest Pro Wrestling”. Kari, Brian, and I have given as much as we can in this capacity to the local wrestling scene, but will continue to be involved in pro wrestling! Come to the MWR show on November 14th and witness a show that you will not soon forget!
As a new chapter begins for Missouri Wrestling Revival, one closes for the successful IWA Mid South promotion. Attendence had dropped off recently and one can assume that DVD sales dropped due to the economy. Signs of the organizations troubles surfaced, in my humble opinion, when they began making more money off of hopeful wrestlers than fans in attendance, but the idea of tryout matches in front of Ian Rotten, Mickie Knuckles, and a live audience is an idea that should be commended. I personally wish all involved with IWA Mid South the best, and hope to see them successful in wrestling again in the near future!
Dragon Gate USA runs a much anticipated show in Chicago in less than two weeks on September 6th! Since the announcement of the event months ago, I have personally attempted to secure spots on the show for some of the best wrestlers in the MWR coverage area, but a deal has not been reach as of press time.
Independent Hardcore Wrestling has a show scheduled for September 5, 2009 in Dupo, IL (VFW Hall – 200 N. Fifth Street). The last show was highly regarded, and this show features an excellent matchup between Brandon Aarons and Harker Dirge that is sure to be great!
Be on the lookout for more news as it happens right here at http://www.MissouriWrestlingRevival.com!
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Crimefighter said
Well the sad thing is, he’s done this four times. The worst was in 2004 which resulted in their exile until 2007 and last year there was no show. NMW also ran at the fair in 2004 as a tryout to replace IWF but IWF was so bad they decided not to have wrestling at all. In my point of view, having no wrestling at all is better than IWF getting yet another chance.