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Posted by flairwhoooooo on July 13, 2009
By MECW Management
Pictures By Brian “Flair” Kelley
JUNE 27, 2009
1.) MECW Great Plains Trophy Battle Royal
Mr.K started the night out with a bang & kicked it off with the MECW Great Plains Trophy Battle Royal!!!
This Match was intense, as it seen fifteen men enter and only one was left standing in broiled in an air of controversy
Eric Allen punishes Evan Money in the corner (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Eric Allen was eliminated by Jordan McEntyre. Eric Allen was so disgusted with being eliminated by Jordan McEntrye that he re-entered the Battle Royal just to illegally eliminate Jordan McEntrye. As you already know this didn’t set well with Jordan,. Jordan quickly leaped up and chased Eric Allen to the back!
Maddog McDowell stinger splashes Brian Scrilla and Bailey Mannix in the corner (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Secondly “XXXplicit” Bailey Mannix (Leader of MECW faction XXXplicit Content) caused Gabriel Brimstone to accidentally eliminate Krotch. By shoving them into each other and knocking heads. With Gabriel Brimstone still stunned, the “XXXplicit One” was able to dispose of Brimstone as well. But Bailey Mannix wasn’t done cheating yet as slapped Dewey “Booger” Dawson across the face w/ his managers: “Lovely” Leon Alexander’s crop whip. Temporarily ringing Boogers bell long enough to gain elimination.
Bailey Mannix finds himself alone in the corner with not a friend in sight. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Unfortunately for “XXXplicit” Bailey Mannix he was left in the ring one on one with none other than Brian Scrilla. After being manhandled by every good guy that stepped in the ring against Bailey Mannix in the Battle Royal. He was now asking Scrilla for a time out breather.
Mannix begs for time from Brian Scrilla (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Even going as far as begging on his knees for Scrilla to give him a moment. But Brian Scrilla only gave him a moment to kick Mannix square in the chest!!! Then Scrilla quickly started delivering shot after shot to the head of Bailey Mannix!! With it all looking over, Scrilla sent Mannix into the ropes but only for him to reverse and for Brian Scrilla to hang onto the ropes. But the “XXXplicit One” was quick on the attack and wanting to get the final elimination. But Scrilla was waiting for him and back body dropped him over the top rope too gain the last elimination!!! Or so he thought, during his celebration Ryan Slade came out and sent Scrilla over the top rope to gain the final elimination in the Battle Royal!!! Mr.K came out in dismay and confirmed that Ryan Slade was part of the Battle Royal but had taken his sweet time getting out to the ring to compete.
Bailey Mannix celebrates with the first ever MECW Great Plains Trophy Battle Royal Champion Ryan Slade
Winner and first ever MECW Great Plains Trophy Champion: “The Canadian Sex Icon” Ryan Slade
Ryan Slade had also gained the opportunity to face MECW Heavyweight Champion: Zach Thompson later that night in the main event.
2.) Knight Wanger vs. Juice Robinson
Both these men had competed in the Battle Royal but their completion wasn’t gonna take a back seat to that. Both of these men took each other to the limit but it was Knight Wagner who prevailed over the newest MECW wrestler. But it wasn’t without challenge, as Juice Robinson gave Knight Wagner a run for his money.
Rising superstar Juice Robinson electrifies MECW. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Knight Wanger is head over heels in his encounter with Juice Robinson. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
WINNER: Knight Wagner
3.) MECW Independent Champion: Gabriel Brimstone with Brian Scrilla vs. “XXXplicit” Bailey Mannix with “Lovely” Leon Alexander
Bailey Mannix thought he had seen the last of Gabriel Brimstone from the Battle Royal. But he was dead wrong as he had one of the biggest challenges set in front of him. The MECW Independent Champion: Gabriel Brimstone!!
Bailey Mannix wasn’t alone as he was accompanied to the ring by his very resourceful manager: “Lovely” Leon Alexander. But Gabriel Brimstone wasn’t alone neither as his new mouth piece had accompanied him to the ring as well: Brian Scrilla!!
Even though the playing fields were evened, this still wasn’t an easy match for either champion or challenger. This match seen Bailey Mannix deliver a dangerous butterfly suplex,a Brian buster and a knee drop to the face of Gabriel Brimstone!!
But that couldn’t keep Brimstone down for the 3 count as he come fighting back with side Russian leg sweep, a spine buster, and a devastating charging corner clothesline!
Gabriel Brimstone looks to get a tough win against Mannix (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Gabriel Brimstone went for the DDT, “Lovely” Leon took the moment to cause a distraction long enough for Bailey to drop Brimstone with his chain and go for a chair. Krotch quickly made the save and took the chair out of Bailey Mannix hand. Bailey Mannix quickly dropped to his back and started yelling, grabbing the ref attention which caused Bailey Mannix to gain the win via DQ!!
WINNER: “XXXplicit” Bailey Mannix
The fireworks were not over yet, with Gabriel Brimstone confused as to why he was DQ. He began to have words with Krotch on why he hit Bailey Mannix in the head with a chair. Krotch swore up and down he didn’t and was just trying to save Brimstone from a far worse fate.
A shoving match ensued between Krotch and Brimstone till Krotch got angry enough and walked away from Gabriel Brimstone. Gabriel Brimstone didn’t want this to go unsettled, so Scrilla quickly grabbed a mic. Telling Krotch, that this bickering and fighting has to stop. That at the next MECW show: JULY 18th, Krotch and Brimstone were going to settle all their problems in the ring. After the match whoever wins wins, but they gotta put everything behind them after the bell rings!!
4.) Bayou Outlaws vs. The “Pride of Peoria Champion” Eric Allen & Jordan McEntyre
1/2 of the Bayou Outlaws: Aaron Masterson (Photo Credit: Brian "Flair" Kelley)
Bayou Outlaws came out ready for a tag team number one contender ship match against the MECW Tag Title Holders: Huge In Japan (a part of XXXplicit Content). The welcome was quickly spoiled as Eric Allen the “Pride of Peoria” made his presents felt. He grabbed a mic to let the fans know that he was going to add more gold to his collection by getting a shot for the MECW Tag Team Championships next month. Mr.K pointed out one problem, he asked EA. “Who is your tag team partner for this evening?” Eric Allen in his excitement came to the ring without having a partner in mind or on hand.
“So Mr.K told Eric Allen that “Since you don’t have a partner, I’m going to find one for you. Were going to go to intermission and when we come back I’ll have your partner picked out andready to go!”
Mr.K shocked Eric Allen and the MECW Family by naming Jordan McEntyre the tag team partner for Eric Allen. Eric Allen to say the least wasn’t too happy. Also it wasn’t a good sign for things to come when Jordan McEntyre shook hands with the Bayou Outlaws!!
It didn’t take long for Jordan McEntyre to teach Eric Allen a lesson on being a good sportsman, but also in winning isn’t everything. Because in the end it was the Bayou Outlaws with an assist from Jordan McEntyre that picked up the win!!
WINNERS: The Bayou Outlaws
But after the match it went down hill quick, as Jordan McEntyre & Eric Allen were all over each others. Between Mr.K, Ref Waldo, and Brian Scrilla pulling them apart. It still took some doing but, Brian Scrilla calmed down Jordan and Mr.K & Waldo threatened Eric Allen with a suspension.
In the end Mr.K told Eric Allen that next month July 18th MECW show. That Eric Allen would be putting his “Pride of Peoria Championship” on the line in a championship on a pole match! Mr.K told Eric Allen that it was none negotiable and if she didn’t accept the match, that Eric Allen would never compete in MECW again!!
5.) Evan Money with Brian Scrilla vs. Dewey “Booger” Dawson
Dewey Daweson grounds the air attack of Evan Money (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Daweson continues to lean on Money in the match. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Evan Money had a huge challenge ahead of him as he was facing a MECW wrestler that had only two loses under his belt since he was in MECW. But with out hesitation this high flying, high impact, and fast paced match. Booger seemed to have this match synched up. But a springboard frog splash later and Evan Money had obtained his first victory!!!
(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
WINNER: Evan Money
Dawson retires from the ring and gives one of his biggest fans lil Ricky ( Photo credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Goodbye Dewey Drowlling. MECW Roster & Family will miss you. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE ENDEVORS AND GOD BLESS!!!
6.) MECW Heavyweight Champion: Zach Thompson vs. MECW Great Plains Trophy Champion: Ryan Slade.
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This match started off with a blast as MECW Heavyweight Champion: Zach Thompson came off the top rope with a senton onto Ryan Slade who was standing on the outside of the ring. After both made it into the ring, Ryan Slade the “Canadian Sex Icon” quickly cut off Thompson by grabbing his tights and dropping him throat first into the middle rope. Then an assist by Bailey Mannix by choking Zach Thompson on the middle ropes. But that wasn’t enough for Ryan Slade to drive any air that was left in Zach Thompson body. Ryan Slade stood on the back of the MECW Heavyweight Champion, choking him further on the middle rope. At this point the “Canadian Sex Icon” was going for a lateral press and only garnered a two count.
Ryan Slade steps on the Champion showing no respect. (Photo credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Ryan Slade was focused on driving all the air out of Zach Thompson’s body by delivering clubbing blows. Following up Ryan Slade stood on the hands of Zach Thompson & started to chop the back of MECW Champion: Zach Thompson. Ryan Slade doing everything he could to push all the air out of Zach Thompson’s so he wouldn’t be able to kick out of a pin attempt.
Zach wisely used his feet to heel kick Ryan Slade in the head. Zach Thompson then sent Slade off the ropes only to reverse and connect with a side Russian leg sweep, but still the MECW Heavyweight Champion kicked out at the two count. Ryan Slade stayed on top of the Champion as he sunk in a deep dragon sleeper, now forcing Zach Thompson to fight for air!!
Slade is ruthless in his attack against the Champion. (Photo credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
The MECW Heavyweight Champion quickly found a way out as he used his feet to climb the turnbuckles and get out of the hold. With a quick forearm shiver to the back of Ryan Slade and a Irish whip. Zach Thompson came back with an amazing flying clothesline, back elbow, and a tooth shattering wheel kick!!! The tenacious Ryan Slade kicked out at two!!! Zach Thompson sent him in the corner and though eating the boot of Ryan Slade would’ve given Ryan Slade the opportunity he needed to capitalize. But Zach Thompson caught Slade off the 2nd rope with an amazing arm! Once again only a two count!
Now Zach Thompson the MECW Heavyweight Champion was ready to end the match with his devastating spinning back heel kick. Ryan Slade though was one step ahead and ducked the kick and connect with a club to the back of Thompson. Slade followed that up with an amazing neck breaker, shades of the late great Rick Rude. Slade was still only able to get a two count, proving the heart of the defending MECW Heavyweight Champion, Zach Thompson.
Ryan Slade was growing angry at this point and was ready to end it all w/ a deadly spike pile driver! Zach Thompson fought back and hit a back drop and kick to the head and looked to be ready to put on his own pile driver. Ryan Slade found his way out with a single leg take down and attacked the Champion with sharpshooter! Zach Thompson made it to the ropes which in turn only angered Slade even more. Ryan Slade pulled Zach Thompson away from the ropes and slappedon a cross face submission, working even harder to make Zach Thompson the MECW Heavyweight Champion tap out. But the “Unbreakable” wasn’t going to tap out, and fought his way out of the submission hold!
Ryan Slade was getting desperate and went to use use his newly won trophy to take the head off Zach Thompson. The ref was distracted but Zach Thompson ducked and luck had ran out on the The “Canadian Sex Icon”. Especially after a skull cracking eziguri, followed by the Belfast Buster by the Champion ! 1,2,3 and Zach Thompson retained his MECW Heavyweight title!!
The refs face says it all in this hard hitting matchup. (Photo credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
WINNER AND STILL MECW HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: The “Unbreakable” Zach Thompson
Before the fans had a moment to celebrate the leader of XXXplicit Content Bailey Mannix attacked the MECW Champion with a chain!!
Mr.K ran into the ring to put a stop to “XXXplicit” Bailey Mannix. Bailey Mannix, apologized in jest for his actions. Zach Thompson, never one to back down challenged Bailey Mannix next month to a match. Oh, but it wasn’t any ordinary match, since Bailey Mannix liked to hit people with a chain. Zach Thompson was challenging Bailey Mannix to a DOG COLLAR MATCH!!
Bailey Mannix looking for an advantage going into their dog collar match next month seized the opportunity and attacked Thompson again, this time he floored him he a reverse death valley driver. Bailey Mannix did not end there as he put Zach Thompson on his shoulders while Ryan Slade delivered a top rope flip pile driver, injuring Zach badley/ Brian Scrilla and Evan Money came to ring to assist Zach Thompson, but he refused their help and limped out of the ring on his own power!!!!
Missouri Wrestling Revival caught up with the two competitors that will be putting their bodies on the line this Saturday in Wood River Illinois in a Dog Collar Match. Join Missouri Wrestling Revival on Saturday for this historic match and a chance to win a free MWR T-shirt.
Till then watch these exclusive promos for MECW’S First ever Dog Collar match.
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Posted by Admin on July 9, 2009
Current List of Champions
Updated: 7/5/2009
Main Singles Titles
3XWrestling Heavyweight Champion: Casanova
All American Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion: Shawn Shultz [5/9/2009]
High Voltage Wrestling Heavyweight Champion: “The Future” Donovan Ruddick
IWA Mid South Heavyweight Champion: Dingo
IWA Productions Heavyweight Champion: Curly [5/30/2009]
Lethal Wrestling Alliance Heavyweight Champion: KC Karrington [6/20/2009]
Metro East Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Champion: Zach Thompson
Mid Pro Wrestling Undisputed Champion: Mississippi Madman
MMWA-SICW Heavyweight Champion: Gary Jackson
NWA Central States Champion: Michael Strider
NWA Kansas Champion: “#1” Brett Young
NWA Missouri Champion: Dingo
Pro Wrestling Entertainment Heavyweight Champion: “Bloody” Harker Dirge
Pro Wrestling Next Heavyweight Champion: Danny Daniels [5/15/2009]
Pro Wrestling Phoenix Heavyweight Champion: “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt
World League Wrestling Heavyweight Champion: “Superstar” Steve Fender
Main Tag Titles
3XWrestling Tag Team Champions: Gentlemen’s Club (Gage Octane & Mark Sterling)
All American Pro Wrestling Tag Team Champions: Ax Stevens & Brandon Walker
Lethal Wrestling Alliance Tag Team Champions: Submission Squad (Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy)
Metro East Championship Wrestling Tag Team Champions: Huge in Japan (Jimmy Rickwell & Ricky Kwong)
MMWA-SICW Tag Team Champions: Lumberjacks (Abe & Gabe)
Pro Wrestling Entertainment Tag Team Champions: Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya & CJ Esparza)
Pro Wrestling Next Tag Team Champions: Phoenix Twins (Dash & Tweek)
Pro Wrestling Phoenix Tag Team Champions: Brett Young & Mark Sterling [5/16/2009]
World League Wrestling Tag Team Champions: Darin Waid & Dustin Lane
Main Women’s Titles
MMWA-SICW Women’s Champion: Alexis Lightfoot
World League Wrestling Women’s Champion: Amy Hennig
Secondary Singles Titles
3XWrestling Cruiserweight Champion: “Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell
3XWrestling Pure Champion: “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt [5/1/2009]
High Voltage Wrestling Livewire Champion: Kahagas
IWA Mid South Light Heavyweight Champion: Jimmy Jacobs
IWA Productions Club Champion: Kid Canada [7/1/2009]
Lethal Wrestling Alliance Medallion of Brutality (No DQ): Steven Kennedy [6/20/2009]
Lethal Wrestling Alliance Medallion of Pain (Pinfall): “Gorgeous” Jordan Lacey [6/20/2009]
Lethal Wrestling Alliance Medallion of Torment (Submission): Davey Vega [6/20/2009]
Metro East Championship Wrestling Independent Champion: Gabriel Brimstone
Mid Pro Wrestling Middlwweight Champion: KC Jackson [5/16/2009]
MMWA-SICW Junior Heavyweight Champion: Dave Vaughn
Pro Wrestling Entertainment United States Champion: Mark Sterling [6/20/2009]
Pro Wrestling Next Quad Cities Champion: Hunter Matthews
Secondary Tag Team Titles
High Voltage Wrestling Six-Man Tag Team Champions: Bandanna Mafia (Davey Vega, Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy)
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on July 8, 2009
Dynamo Wrestling Gym Kansas will be having a free, open tryout to any interest workers in the Midwest. The Dynamo Gym is located at 424 S. Main Street, Ottawa Kansas, in the back of the Dragon Video/Martial Arts building.
The tryout begins at 11am, and we will break for lunch and begin again at 2pm. So any interested parties can come early or later in the day.
The tryout will consist of a cardio warm-up, basic in ring drills, hold to hold wrestling, and short matches. Since it is the summer, please dress accordingly and bring water.
Any worker living within 2 hours of Ottawa is heavily encouraged to attend, as Dynamo Wrestling has contacts with several other federations in the Midwest. It is well known that success at the independent level is accomplished through networking and working for multiple federations. Several of the top Dynamo workers wrestle frequently and often for many federations across the Midwest. Do not miss this chance to expand your horizons and be a part of Dynamo Wrestling.
Please contact Larry at 785-248-6883 if interested or simply show up to the school at the above times.
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Posted by Admin on July 8, 2009
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Posted by reimaginejournalism on July 7, 2009
By Kari Williams
Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt
Fans noticed white tape around nearly every wrestler’s arm at South Broadway Athletic Club on June 13 as they made their way to the ring. The name “Faith” appeared on that tape. Whether loved or hated by the crowd, virtually the entire locker room paid homage to MMWA-SICW Ring Announcer Tim Miller’s two-year-old niece who died in a car fire on June 1. The night was dedicated to Faith Miller.
AJ Williams honors the memory of two year old Faith Miller, the niece of MMWA-SICW Ring Announcer Tim Miller (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
The returning Johnny Courageous took on A.J. Williams in a number one contender’s match for the Junior Heavyweight Championship. Williams came to the ring wearing a shirt commemorating the life of Faith Miller, much to the delight of the fans and Tim.
Johnny Courageous delivers a flying body press on the exciting young AJ Williams (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
These two fan favorites wrestled a fast-paced, highly competitive bout worthy of main event status. Courageous gained a slight lead from the bell and never quite let go of it. Williams’ willpower was evident, as he did not give in easily. In fact, he went to the top turnbuckle on more than one occasion in hopes of delivering the final blow of defeat to Courageous. Multiple near falls and closecalls emerged as the athletes began running out of time. The bout ended in a time limit draw, with a number one contender for Vaughn’s belt still undecided.
Phil E. Blunt and Dave Vaughn prepares to go to war with Gary Jackson and Jerome Cody (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
Alexis Lightfoot defended her Women’s Championship against Destiny Diamond in the only championship match of the evening. The hatred between these two has grown tremendously since Diamond’s debut in the company. Diamond controlled the early portion of the bout, but choking Alexis on the ropes fueled the champion’s desire to retain her belt. Alexis came at Diamond with a flurry of forearms and punches, bringing victory closer. In spite of Diamond’s attempts to deter Alexis, nothing worked and Alexis retained her title in just over four minutes.
Phil E. Blunt and Vaughn had their hands full against World Heavyweight Champion Gary Jackson and Jerome Cody. Both teams worked well together, using frequent tags and double teams as much as possible. In typical Connection fashion, Blunt and Vaughn resorted to illegal tactics to control the battle.
Arguably the two best at MMWA-SICW, Jackson looks to submit Vaughn (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
Vaughn returns the favor and brings the pain to the World Champion (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
Gary Jackson delivers an elbow to an old “friend” (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
Just before the 10-minute-mark, Blunt connected with a piledriver on Jackson, but the champion kicked out. Neither team could gain a clear advantage, which lead to frustration and anger for both teams. Cody launched from the top rope with a flying crossbody onto Vaughn, and chaos erupted shortly thereafter. Both teams were disqualified for the use of a chain, which came into the scuffle.
When the match ended, Blunt tried convincing Jackson that Cody only wanted to be his partner to get closer to the Heavyweight Championship, which caused some tension between the two men.
The previous contest showcased the return of the former MMWA-SICW Junior Heavyweight Champion Kahyman as he took on Lumberjack Gabe (with Abe) in his first match in over a year. Gabe proved his power by shoving Kahyman to the mat. Looking more determined than ever, Kahyman simply smirked to the crowd and bolted toward Gabe, who quickly ran to the outside toward safety. The referee threw out Abe due to interference, and Gabe used the distraction to take control and dictate the pace of the match.
Kahyman is back, better than ever! (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
Kahyman slowly worked his way from defeat, began targeting Gabe’s leg, and followed suit with a standing drop kick that knocked Gabe to his feet. Kahyman controlled the match from this moment on, hitting a swanton bomb and covering Gabe for the pin. Kahyman would have won the match at this point, but Abe emerged from the back and broke up the pin in plain view of the referee. However, the referee did not disqualify Gabe, and the match continued. Kahyman won via roll up when Abe attempted to interfere again and nearly collided with his brother. Junior Heavyweight Champion Dave Vaughn charged the ring to attack Kahyman after the bout. He was restrained and forced to the back.
Dave Vaughn is restrained from attacking Kahyman. The match that the fans have been clamoring for, Vaughn vs. Kahyman is just around the corner. (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt
Shaft, accompanied by Travis Cook, wrestled the Big Texan. They started off with a shoving contest, of which Texan easily got the upper hand.
The Big Texan shows his power to shaft early in the match. (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
After the big slam, Travis Cook gives Shaft some encouraging words. (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
Cook then called for a time out to help Shaft regroup, but Texan still dominated. At one point, Texan choked Shaft, who retaliated in the same manner. Moments later, Cook interfered and proceeded to jump up and down, run around the ring and prance toward Phil E. Blunt—recently arrived at ringside—and the two high fived as Cook proclaimed, “I’m a bad man!” Having gotten the advantage, Shaft began to target Texan’s ankle. Inbetween punishing his opponent, Shaft stopped to argue with a fan, giving Texan a chance to take the advantage, but to no avail. Shaft walked away with a roll up victory as he grabbed the tights for added leverage.
“The Exciting” Jaysin Static. (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
Where did he go? (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
lade chops Jaysin Static on the way to a big win. (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
“The Exciting” Jaysin Static and Blade went at it in the second match of the evening. Static started off on the right foot, but after a mid-ring collision, it looked as if he injured his knee. Blade targeted the injury and almost pinned Static, but the exciting one’s determination never faltered. In fact, Static had control of the match from the five minute mark almost to the end. The exciting one nailed Blade with an impressive superkick, but it was not enough to put the larger man down for the count. Blade pulled out the win only moments later at 6:41.
In the opening contest, Moondog Rover tried to best Lumberjack Abe, despite Lumberjack Gabe’s presence at ringside. Rover weakened Abe’s left arm early on but could not put a stop to his opponent, who quickly changed the direction of the match. In spite of Abe’s determination, the moment that Rover resorted to his dog-like tactics, Abe lost his focus and never regained it.
Bombs away from Lumberjack Abe (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
Gabe appeared to sense his brother’s pending defeat, causing him to take Rover’s bone and taunt him. This act allowed Abe to sneak up on Rover and get a quick roll up victory.
Lumberjack Abe steals a win to start the night. (Photo Credit by Mike Van Hoogstratt)
Continue to check mmwa-sicw.com and myspace.com/sbacstl for upcoming news on the Christmas in July shows.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: A.J. Williams, Alexis Lightfoot, Big Texan, Blade, Dave Vaughn, Destiny Diamond, Faith Miller, Gary Jackson, Jaysin Static, Jerome Cody, Johnny Courageous, Kahyman, Lumberjack Abe, Lumberjack Gabe, MMWA-SICW, Moondog Rover, Phil E. Blunt, Shaft, Tim Miller, Travis Cook | Leave a Comment »
Posted by Admin on July 6, 2009
New rankings have been posted:
https://missouriwrestlingrevival.wordpress.com/rankings/
Go check it out!
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on July 6, 2009
By Brian Kelley
This week I am excited to take the trip to Waterloo Iowa for the annual George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. A wonderful weekend set aside for wrestling fans old and alike to pay respect to the sport that they love.
On Friday July 10, Harley Race’s World League Wrestling will excite the fans with a Night of the Legends pro card at Young Arena. This is one event every year that I mark on my calander and so should you.
Thanks to World League Wrestling I was able to catch up with rising star “The Vietnam Phenom” Bao Nguyen eariler this year.
Nguyen is scheduled to be at the Night of the Legends card along with WLW Stars “King of the 450” Steve Anthony, Brian Breaker, Curt Hennig’s daughter Amy, Ricky Steamboat Jr, Darin Waid, Jason Jones and WLW Champion “Superstar” Steve Fender.
The pro hall of fame is located inside the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum. The museum was nearly destroyed by the historic flood of June 10, 2008, but re-opened this month.
The 11 th class is comprised of living wrestlers Nick Bockwinkel, longtime world heavyweight champion in the AWA; Ricky Steamboat, a superstar in the WWF, and Fritz Von Goering, who wrestled many of the top stars of the 1950s and ‘60s, and all five of the other inductees at one point in his long career.
Three deceased wrestlers are also being inducted: Bronko Nagurski, Luther Lindsay and Karl Gotch.
Bockwinkel was the son of former pro star Warren Bockwinkel and was a top college football prospect at Oklahoma University before injuries put him on the sidelines. He then turned his attention to pro wrestling full time, early in the 1950s. Over the next 30 years, he wrestled every major star in the business and held the AWA world heavyweight title for nearly seven years, as well as dozens of lesser belts. One of the most popular heels in wrestling history, he has been president of the Cauliflower Alley Club (CAC) for the past several years and resides in Las Vegas.
A native of Hawaii, Steamboat was an amateur wrestler in Florida before entering the pro ranks in 1976, for Verne Gagne’s AWA. He entered the WWF in 1985 and became known as The Dragon and often struck karate poses in the ring, and electrified the crowds with his skills and antics. His title bouts with Ric Flair are among the best matches of the past two decades. Ricky captured the NWA world championship in 1989. He retired 1994 and lives today in Denver, N.C., working for the WWE.
Von Goering was a street-tough kid from Chicago when he turned pro in 1950. He learned the business the hard way, traveling around the country to take on the biggest names in the industry and learning all he could. He spent gym time with pure wrestlers like Dick Hutton, Lou Thesz and Luther Lindsay to learn the craft and today is one of the last from his generation. He won numerous regional titles in his 27-year career. He lives in Campbell, California.
From northern Minnesota, Bronko Nagurski is one of the greatest football players of all time, and is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Professional Football Hall of Fame. While starring with the Chicago Bears in the late 1930s, Nagurski approached Lou Thesz about wrestling in the off-season and used his great athletic skills to become a huge draw in wrestling, holding the world NWA title several times in the late 1930s and early 1940s. He died in 1990, at age 82.
Lou Thesz was one of many who considered Luther Lindsay the best African-American wrestler of all time. Big, powerful and fast, he played football at Hampton Institute in Norfolk, VA, and later in the Canadian football league. He then turned to pro wrestling and was trained by Stu Hart in the art of hooking. Well known for his skills and athletic abilities in the ring, he was popular outside the ring as well. He died from a heart attack during a match in 1972, at the age of 47.
Karl Gotch holds a near mythical spot in the history of wrestling. A native of Belgium, he made the 1948 Olympic team at age 18. He then moved to England, where he trained in the legendary Wigan “Snake Pit,” learning hooking and ripping techniques that made him one of the most feared wrestlers of all time. He was an absolute legend in Japan and all places were shooting ability is revered. He died in 2007 at age 82 in Florida.
The induction ceremony is the key part of the big weekend. It begins with a Celebrity Golf Tournament at noon Friday, July 10, and continues with a big pro card at Young Arena on Friday night, starting at 7. Harley Race and the WLW are putting the event together for the third straight year.
The official inductions will take place at noon on Saturday in the Gable museum. After the ceremony, fans will be able to meet with the inductees and former hall of famers in attendance.
The induction banquet takes place at 7 p.m. at the beautiful Five Sullivans Convention Center two blocks from the museum. Seating is limited and tickets are $60, and includes the souvenir program.
Dan Hodge, Class of 2000, and the only man to ever win national titles in both boxing and wrestling; he will be signing copies of his new book, “Oklahoma Shooter: Than Dan Hodge Story;
• Harley Race, Class of 2005 and eight-time NWA world heavyweight champion;
• Baron Von Raschke, Class of 2002, great star of the 1970s and ‘80s, who was third in the World as an amateur wrester;
• Bob Geigel, Class of 2002, former wrestling star and legendary Kansas City promoter;
• Mad Dog Vachon, Class of 2003; a former Canadian national amateur champion who wrestled in the 1948 Olympics before becoming a pro icon
• Larry “The Axe” Hennig, Class of 2006 and father of the late Curt “Mr. Perfect” Hennig, Class of 2007.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
10 a.m. – Museum opens (until 5 p.m.)
Noon – Celebrity Golf Tournament at Irv Warren Golf Course.
7 p.m. – Night of the Legends pro card at Young Arena
SATURDAY, JULY 11
10 a.m. – Museum Opens (until 5 p.m.)
Noon – Official inductions at museum, fan festival afterwards
7 p.m. – Banquet at Five Sullivan Brothers Center (advance tickets mandatory)
SUNDAY, JULY 12
9 a.m. – Museum opens (until noon
For more information, persons can contact Kent Sesker, marketing director, at 319-233-0745.
For more information on theThe Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum go here
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Posted by Admin on July 5, 2009
Mark Bland’s Credentials:
Is he ready to face “The Future”?
by Josh Ray
Note: Come to High Voltage last show before their big anniversary show to see if Mark Bland makes his presence known. The show is August 15, 2009 in Granite City, IL at the Rivers Edge Reception Center (1635 W. 1st Street).
An old picture of Mark Bland in his South Broadway wrestling days.
There is a feud on the horizon that seems more like a “Road to Wrestlemania” story than a Midwest independent pro wrestling attraction. It was a simple but brash challenge laid out by a St. Louis area radio show host that opens this story, but it is sure to end with a bang when Mark Bland and “The Future” Donovan Ruddick meet one on one in a High Voltage Wrestling ring, possibly as soon as the end of summer.
A recent Mark Bland promotional picture.
Many St. Louis wrestling fans on the Internet have proclaimed this to be nothing more than a publicity stunt, but after some research I’ve found that there is more to the story than meets the eye. It all started in 2008 when Absolute Wrestling Radio became a reality on St. Louis radio when it was added to 1380 AM’s lineup. Mark Bland had been away from pro wrestling for all intents and purposes for years, but part of his show would focus on the local indy wrestling scene.
He looked at the talent and, in his mind, saw something lacking. Sure, he kept up with Missouri Wrestling Revival and used it as a tool to stay informed, but he believed that the current crop of wrestlers, outside of Dingo (whom he interviewed on his show) had no future. There were no Randy Ortons. No Evan Bournes. He didn’t feel like there was much to talk about in the area that was indy wrestling related. He’d already interviewed the top guy in the past, Gary Jackson, who is actually the current reigning MMWA-SICW Heavyweight Champion. He’d also interviewed the man he considered the future, Dingo. He had pushed local pro wrestling about as far as it could be pushed.
I remember sitting down with Bland in the summer of last year… almost one year ago to the day.
“Mark, what about Jeremy Wyatt, KC Karrington, Mark Sterling, Donovan Ruddick, Brandon Espinosa, Shane Rich, Steven Davis, Devin Carter, Steve Anthony, and Steve Fender?” I asked.
“I don’t see any of them making any real effort to get to that next level, Josh,” he replied.
Absolute Wrestling Radio’s show “taken over” by HVW promoter “TNT” Keny G.
While he and I will agree to disagree, the fact still remains that the MWR coverage area and the greater Midwest has more than its fair share of talent… many of which could be on national television in the near future. Mark must have sensed it, too. Over the course of the next few months every conversation we had about local pro wrestling centered on two men: “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt and “The Future” Donovan Ruddick. Bland quickly became fixated on Ruddick, however, when I mentioned his dominance over his opponents. Call it nervousness or jealousy if you want, but I believe Bland’s interest in Ruddick was competitive in nature. It lit a fire in him and focused him like nothing else.
Recently, Bland began calling out champions within a two hundred mile radius of St. Louis, but there is no doubt in my mind who he wanted in the ring. My suspicions were confirmed when he actually called High Voltage Wrestling owner “TNT” Keny G live on the Absolute Wrestling Radio show and called out Ruddick, who is the HVW Heavyweight Champion. Keny G accepted, and now the questions are coming in by the truckload… all of them asking the same questions:
1) What are Mark Bland’s credentials?
2) Does he really feel he can beat Ruddick?
3) Is this just a publicity stunt?
Most wrestling fans in the area know Ruddick hovers around two hundred eighty pounds and stands nearly six feet, nine inches, but might not know that his challenger Mark Bland is every bit as large as he is! He is, in fact, a former pro wrestler for South Broadway, and while he constantly claims Randy Orton in his hype machine, in truth Orton trained in MMWA-SICW (South Broadway) briefly while also training with his father. Orton wrestled in MMWA-SICW for one month before moving to Ohio Valley Wrestling where he received the majority of his training for work in the WWE. It seems that his credentials as a pro wrestler are legitimate, but that he has hyped the training of Randy Orton in an effort to make himself seem larger and more important. The truth is that Bland doesn’t need Randy Orton in the equation… he’s legitimately tough and can wrestle!
Bland's good friend and Absolute Wrestling Radio cohost Matt Krueger learns of Ruddick's strength the hard way.
He is also intelligent. Bland has been promoting music through concerts and a record label for years, not to mention his growing success with Absolute Wrestling Radio. Men with business sense should never be underestimated. These men pick up victories in ways that their opponents never expect. Bland possesses size, smarts, and definitely enough confidence… he truly believes that he has Ruddick’s number. He started wrestling 12 years ago, and has a distinct experience advantage over “The Future”, working with Ron Powers, Gary Jackson, and Keith Smith over his career.
Mark Bland exacts some measure of revenge on “TNT” Keny G for invading Absolute Wrestling Radio the week before.
While Bland is no pushover in the ring, it is important to note that Donovan Ruddick is known as “The Future” for a reason. This man is arguably the most dominant big man in the St. Louis area and has been that way for some time. Regardless of the outcome of this upcoming match, one thing is for sure:
St. Louis wrestling fans are in for a brawl!
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on July 4, 2009
By Brian “Flair” Kelley
Absolute Wrestling Radio’s Mark Bland is not happy with the video that I am about to present to you.
I have been on the phone for the past week with Mark Bland’s lawyers as they tried in vain to Contact Us from publishing it on our site. You can also check out Newport Beach Dui Lawyer may be able to help you obtain driving privileges with the condition of using an ignition interlock device (IDD) or the court’s permission to drive to and from work. When that didn’t work he attempted to work out a deal for us not to show the footage of Bland getting punked by High Voltage Wrestling Champion Donovan Ruddick at Six Flags during the live broadcast of his radio show.
This exclusive footage brought to you from HVW productions division. Bland may have prevented MWR from posting the podcast of the AWR show this past month but he can not stop us from giving you the video of TNT Keny G and Donovan Ruddick talking down to the radio host who claims to be a wrestler.
HVW stated that they wanted to share their own celebrity endorsements to combat the UFC World Champions that back the Absolute Wrestling radio’s host earlier this summer.
WOW event the cowardly slacker Shaggy of Scooby Doo fame is not afraid of Mark Bland with “The Future” Donovan Ruddick beside him.
Where is the rest of Mystery Inc? Out looking for Mark Bland maybe?
Happy 4th of July Mark Bland
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Missouri Wrestling Revival 