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)
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.
Jordan Lacey and Jeremy Wyatt face to face (Photo Credit Brian "Flair" Kelley
After putting up a hellacious fight a couple months ago in what was deemed a ‘fans bring the weapons’ match, Triple X Jordan Lacey came within a hair-width of becoming LWA Champion again. But like many of his title chances, he just couldn’t make it. With Nick Tyson out of the main event this Saturday, the Lwa decided to give Lacey one more chance at redemption. Upon finding out about his sudden title match, Jordan Lacey issued an unexpected statement.
Jeremy Wyatt makes Jordan Lacey scream on March 6th in Granite City (Mike Van Hoogstraat)
“This is it for me. I’m tired of getting so close but not making it. I promise the LWA fans this…if I do not defeat Jeremy Wyatt for the LwA Championship you will NEVER SEE TRIPLE X JORDAN LACEY IN A RING AGAIN.”
When: Saturday, April 18, 2009
7:00 PM to 9:15 PM CDT
Where :Knights of Columbus Hall KC LaneHouse Springs, MO 63051
This Saturday *$1 BEER*
LwA wild prowrestling!
World league Wrestling has spoiled fans in Sedalia Missouri this past year. Last September WLW treated them with a special appearance by former WWE Wrestle Mania Star Bobby Lashley. (for a recap of the show click here)
Less than a year later on March 20th WLW returned with one of the most influential wrestlers in the history of the Sport, “Rowdy”Roddy Piper. Piper was instrumental in the wrestling boom of the 1980’s when his feud with Hulk Hogan fueled interest in the sport worldwide. Roddy Piper and Harley Race in the same building, talk about a treat and luckily for me it was only 2 hours away.
I had purchased front row tickets for my cousin Paul and a young kid named Josh that he wanted to spend time with prior to the show. Paul had only been to one show before, which happened to be a WWE show. I had promised him that there was nothing like sitting front row for an indie show and knew that WLW could deliver on that promise.
I was only able to get to the show 15 minutes prior to bell time due to the fact that I was unable to get off work. The bad day was all erased when I walked in the building that was full of people waiting for some hard hitting wrestling action. WLW announced that they were going to start the night off with Roddy Piper signing autographs. It seemed as if everybody in the building had something for the “Hot Rod” to sign. I went to set up for MWR while my cousin and his friend got in line to meet Piper.
The night started off perfect when Dan Gier thanked everyone for coming and he even was kind enough to mention to the crowd that MWR was there covering the event and to please check out the website.
“Superstar” Steve Fender started the show off to take on one half of the WLW tag team Champions Dustin Lane. Lane surprised me when he was able to take it to Fender early in the match. When it looked as if Fender would get the upper hand Lane stopped any momentum that the “Superstar” would have. Lane was surprisingly one step ahead of him going into the five minute mark.
Dustin Lane takes it to the “Superstar” (Photo Credit Paul Alberson)
Lane executed a perfect “Stinger splash” or in this case a Lane splash in the corner and went for what looked to be an easy win. Fender kicked out and struggled to get to the corner to catch his breath and asking for a time out! Lane’s inexperience showed because when he went towards Fender, Fender struck and threw him head first into the turnbuckle.
The change of momentum had happen and Lane felt big chops and kicks methodically coming from all directions. The crowd was not happy at all with Fender and the way he was punishing the young champion. Fender continued to work Lane over left and right. One moment it would be a knee to the back the next it would be a kick to the stomach. Lane countered with an atomic drop in the corner ring post, followed up with a clothesline that had Fender reeling. Lane really looked to have the chance to take down the talented Fender but in a blink of an eye, Lane made one mistake going for a roll up, allowing Fender to put smother Lane for the 1-2-3.
The “Vietnam Phenom” Bao Nguyen recently brought excitement in the Midwest for his impressive showing at WWE’S ECW. Nguyen was the next to enter the WLW ring much to the delight of the WLW faithful. Nguyen’s opponent was the most recent graduate of the WLW academy Jason Jones. I am always excited to see a new wrestler and one that has graduated from the WLW School.
WLW most recent graduate Jason Jones (Photo Credit Paul Alberson)
Jones quickly established that he was not the fans friend and they responded in kind. You suck chants for Jones rang through the building and Nguyen used his speed and drilled Jones with a perfect dropkick. Nguyen went to the top and attempted to hit a high risk move on Jones, but Jones was wise enough to move out of the way and strike with a devastating clothesline.
Two of the young guns went at it back and forth, with Jones exhibiting an impressive power and skill level that will pay huge dividends to his career. Jones attempted to slow down Nguyen with power moves but Nguyen has showed in his time at WLW he should never be counted out. Nguyen hit a savate kick to Jones head.
Bao Nguyen had Jason Jones on the run (Photo Credit Paul Alberson)
Nguyen went for the pin but Jones got the save by touching the ropes. Nguyen showed shades of Rey Mysterio JR when he hit a 619 then he springboard off the ropes and delivered another great kick to Jones head. With the crowd in an uproar the ref hit the mat for the third time and Nguyen was proud to have his hand raised in a hard fought battle.
I imagine that I am showing my age with this next statement but I was excited when Amy Hennig entered the ring with David Lee Roth’s awesome “Yankee Rose” song to take on WLW Champion Stacey O’Brien. O’Brien and Hennig have feuded for almost a year now with the Irish bad girl always being one step ahead. Hennig has shown more confidence in her ability the past few times she has battled O’Brien and on this night she was the aggressor. The MWR Female of the Year O’Brien retreated to the outside and Hennig held her ground and waited for O’Brien to return to the ring. O’Brien returned to the ring and continued her dominance until a kick to the midsection to the air out of Hennig.
Amy Henning and Stacey O’Brien was all business in Sedalia (Photo Credit Paul Alberson)
O’Brien slowed down Hennig’s exuberance by leaning and pounding on her much to the crowd disdain. O’Brien made one of her few mistakes when she traded punches with the more powerful Hennig. Hennig followed it up with a body slam. Hennig went to the top and hit a snap mare then went for the pin. The foot on the ropes saved the Champion for the time being. O’Brien was hurt and Hennig was ruthless in her attack, but Hennig went to the well one too many times when she went to the top to deliver a dropkick. O’Brien moved out of the way as Hennig hit the mat head first. O’Brien quickly sensed that Hennig was hurt and went for the pinfall that would get her a win in what maybe O’Brien’s toughest match between the third generation superstar.
The Tag team Championship was on the line in the next contest as the defending Champions Darin Waid and Dustin Lane took on Brian Breaker and his tag team partner “Superstar” Steve Fender. Breaker and Lane started the match off, with Lane showing that he could utilize his speed to offset the power of Breaker at least for the start of the contest. Lane tagged in his partner Waid and in return Breaker tagged in Fender. Waid and Lane was a chess match as the two exchanged moves
The tag team Champions Darin Wade and Dustin Lane works over Brian Breaker (Photo Credit Paul Alberson)
Lane and Waid really seem to mesh well with one another and seemed to give the tag team of Fender and Breaker fits. When Breaker returned to the ring he was able to power Lane in the corner, when the ref tried to break them up Breaker struck and hit a kick to get the edge for only as second as Lane used his speed to get the upper hand once again. The Champions quickly tagged in and out while beating down Breaker while keeping him on their side of the ring.
When Waid threw Breaker in the corner and went full force to deliver a move Breaker put up a foot and changed the direction of the match. Breaker wisely tagged in a very fresh Fender. Fender and Breaker were now the tag team who took advantage of the quick tags and double teams. The Champions used their speed once again to get out of trouble and get on the offensive. Breaker bailed out of the ring as Lane was lighting him up. Lane showed his inexperience when he went after Breaker around the ring. Breaker had entered the ring with Lane right behind him and that’s when Fender took the cheap shot to get the advantage.
Dan Gier stated that 15 minutes had expired and it looked like we may have new WLW Tag team champions with Lane taking a thrashing from the challengers. The crowd did their best to cheer on the young Champions. Lane needed the tag to Waid. Fender was taking the life out of Lane with an abdominal stretch in Fenders side of the ring. Lane was able to fight out of that only to have Fender beat him to the ground. At one time Lane desperately jumped for a tag to his partner only to have Fender catch him and pound him into the mat.
Then the opening the Champions needed happen, Fender and Lane hit head first but could Lane get up and complete the tag before Fender could stop him or make the tag himself? Lane got the tag to Waid and Fender to Breaker. Waid was on fire and hit a flying leg drop from the rafters and would have got the victory if Fender had not interfered. Fender and Breaker pulled out all the tricks but Waid was one step ahead of them still.
Waid hits Breaker with a big move. (Photo Credit Paul Alberson)
Waid threw Breaker to the ropes but Breaker reversed and hit a clothesline that sent Waid flying in the air into a 360 onto the mat. Breaker must have felt confident or my guess dazed at that moment because he went to the top but took too much time. Waid was able to hit Breaker and then struck quickly with a top rope diamond cutter for the victory as Lane kept Fender from making the save.
Rowdy Piper was introduced to the WLW crowd after taking the time from autographing the Polaroid’s. Piper said the crowd was beautiful, and one in the crowd chanted for Piper to take down Chris Jericho. Piper then asked if they wanted him to take out Jericho or Vince McMahon at Wrestle mania. He then wanted to thank Harley Race and wanted the fans to know that he loved them with all his heart.
The main event was for the WLW Championship as the Champion “The King of the 450” Steve Anthony defending his title vs. the powerful Marc Godeker with a twist. The special referee was none other than Former WWE and WLW alumni Trevor Murdoch.
Trevor Murdoch tries to contain WLW Champion Steve Anthony and Marc Godeker in the corner. (Photo Credit Paul Alberson)
These two wrestlers have very little weakness in their repertoire. Anthony has the ego and skills to keep him at the top of the WLW but even he had to be worried when Godeker held him up for close to 10 seconds in a standing suplex before smashing him into the mat.
Marc Godeker sends a message to Anthony of the power he possesses. (Photo Credit Paul Alberson)
Anthony struck back when he went low to the challenger’s knees; with that one move Anthony had the offense along with the fans disdain. One may not like the champion’s attitude but you can not dismiss his talent and the skills he possess. Anthony though seemed to not like the way the special ref Murdock would reprimand him and the two came face to face several times as Anthony used questionable tactics.
At the ten minute mark Anthony attempted a Frankenstein and Godeker caught him and flung him into the corner post like a rag doll. Anthony was able to fight back but Godeker’s power was phenomenal and kept Anthony from ever really dominating as he has shown he can with others in the past.
Godeker dragged Anthony to the corner and went for a 2nd rope splash but Anthony put his feet up then went to the top to hit the 450 to retain the title.
You could tell that Murdoch did not want to raise the hand but did the right thing and walked away. Anthony could not resist to let the crowd know how he felt” I am going home as your world champion and I saw the Hot Rod (Roddy Piper) come out all night and try to get a pop at the house that I built. You came here to see me( The crowd was louder and louder and louder and when Piper came through the curtain) Anthony stated that he use to respect him (Piper) but he is now a changed man and only cares what the fans think. Anthony kept it up as Piper came to the ring, “ Piper I saw you were in the back telling the young guy (Wrestler) you put your hand around them and said let me give you some advice kid, well guess what Piper we don’t need your advice. I normally give out my bibs to the girls that drool for me but I have one for you.
Anthony taunts Piper (Photo Credit Paul Alberson)
He would not quit taunting the “Hot Rod” Piper never one to back down a fight was taking off his jacket ready for a rumble. Anthony then demanded that Piper watch as Murdoch raised the hand of the Champion. Murdoch did so and when he attempted to leave the ring Anthony made the mistake to try to pull him back only to catch a punch straight to the face. Piper then jumped in the ring to have fun at the Champions expense. The two of them kicked Anthony out of the ring to finish off a great night of wrestling.
Roddy Piper works over Steve Anthony (Photo Credit Paul Alberson)
I asked my cousin and his friend what they thought of watching live WLW wrestling from the front row. Paul said that he would had a lot of fun and was thinking about going to see WLW live when they return to Slater Missouri on April 18th with special guest Trevor Murdoch. I had no doubt that he would like it.
With Shane Hollister defeating Marek Brave at the end of Scott County Wrestling’s 2009 Prestige Rumble this past weekend as a member of the Pro Wrestling NEXT faction, SCW has officially closed its doors and out of the ashes is PWN! Some might cite tradition being thrown out the window with the closing of SCW, but many are looking to the future and a renewed sense of pride in what the wrestlers and fans have accomplished in the Quad Cities area.
Also that night:
The Northstar Express and Arik Cannon defeated The Ohoenix Twins and Shane Hollister in an excellent six-man tag match.
Danny Daniels defeated Mike Sydal in a match that saw Sydal’s popularity with the crowd continue to increase.
SCW-PWN Heavyweight Champion Mississippi Madman defeated Marek Brave in a title versus hair match. Madman cut osme of Brave’s hair before Brave escaped.
PWN makes it’s debut on Friday, May 15th at Beyond The Baseline in Davenport, IA. While the message board is up and running, we are told that the PWN website located at ProWrestlingNEXT.com will soon be up and running with information on this event. Stay tuned for more details.
Mr. K started the night off right after being off for almost two months, Mr. K let the crowd know they were kicking off the night with a MECW Tag Title match!!!!
Prior to the MECW Tag Team Championship MWR was able to catch with both the Champions The Bayou Outlaws and the Chalangers Huge In Japan. They had this to say!
Huge In Japan came out with a tremendous amount of jeer by the MECW Family. When the MECW Tag Champions The Bayou Outlaws came to the ring the MECW Family erupted cheers to show their love for the beloved Outlaws. Before Huge In Japan would let the match begin they announced that the acquired the services of a brand new manager! Jimmy Rockwell noted that their new manger had watched a particular cowboy movie over 100 times!!! Jimmy Rockwell then announced their new manager “Lovely” Leon Alexander the manager of former MECW Champion Bailey Mannix!!
With match finally getting under way The Bayou Outlaws were well in control. Especially with Maddog McDowell being the power and Aaron Masterson being the speed and agility. At one point Maddog pressed Aaron Masterson over his head in landing on Jimmy Rockwell in the corner and delivered a monkey flip!!! Maddog was also able to hit a very impressive and very powerful standing leg drop!!! But Huge In Japan soon took control with a well placed reverse thrust kick by “The Asian Sensation” Ricky Kwong!!! The one man in Huge In Japan that lets his martial arts and wrestling ability do the talking in the ring. With Huge In Japan administering a vicious beat down to Aaron Masterson. The co-holder to the MECW Tag Belts finally made it to his corner to tag in the powerful and the awesome Maddog McDowell who quickly cleaned house.
The Bayou Outlaws use each other as weapons in the corner on Huge in Japan’s"The Asian Sensation" Ricky Kwong!!! (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Maddog McDowell landed a double handed choke slam into a spine buster!!! But the referee was distracted with Huge In Japans new manager “Lovely” Leon Alexander, so he couldn’t make the three count that Maddog definitely had!!! Maddog got up and grabbed “Lovely” Leon Alexander and asking the crowd if they want him to hit “Lovely” Leon and with the ref now distracted by Ricky Kwong. This allowed “Lovely” Leon enough time to throw salt in Maddog McDowell’s eyes blinding him long enough for Jimmy Rockwell to roll him up & collect the 1,2,3 after Ricky Kwong knocked Aaron Masterson off the apron.
Winners and New MECW Tag Team Champions:Huge In Japan: Jimmy Rockwell and “The Asian Sensation” Ricky Kwong!!!
After Huge in Japan won the Tag Team Titles, Former MECW Champion Bailey Mannix came out with Ryan Slade and the microphone in hand. He announced that his manager Leon Alexander wasn’t with Huge In Japan by accident. The fact of the matter was that Bailey Mannix was tired of putting up with Mr. K and his rules to MECW. He was sick of being shafted by Mr. K & the MECW family. He also said that Ryan Slade & Huge in Japan were tired of being told what to do and forced into matches by Mr.K!!! So they were coming together to form a faction known as XXXplicit Content!!! A former tag team that Bailey Mannix himself was one half of. The other included now retired Danny Scott. But the former tag team would be larger and more powerful than ever as a Faction!!! With Bailey Mannix the leader, there is no telling how far this faction will go. But Mr. K promises that their will be law and order within the MECW, the Mayor of Midwest promises that!!!!
Jenna Stark, Ryan Slade, Jimmy Rockwell , “Lovely” Leon Alexander Bailey Mannix, "The Asian Sensation" Ricky Kwong!!! (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
In the 2nd match it was Brain Scrilla vs. “The Pride of Peoria Champion” Eric Allen. Scrilla stopped Eric Allen on one of his rants. Brian Scrilla promptly told Eric Allen that no one wanted to hear him speak and if he said one more word to expect a to fight, and he would shove that microphone up his nose!!! But with the referee telling each man to go to his respective corner, gave Eric Allen the chance to pearl Harbor Brian Scrilla.
Brian Scrilla keeps Eric Allen grounded. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Scrilla quickly regained control with a kick to Eric Allen’s chest. With it appearing that Brian Scrilla had the match all but won. Eric Allen moved from the corner allowing Brian Scrilla to drive his knee into the turnbuckle!! One chop block to the back of Brian Scrilla’s knee, he was now on his back and at the mercy of Eric Allen. Eric Allen not only took enjoyment in the fact that he had hurt Brian Scrilla. Allen relished the fact that he could possibly put Scrilla out of wrestling forever!!!!
Eric Allen knows all the dirty tricks and will do anything to get a vicvtory. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Brian Scrilla did not even having enough strength to stand on his left leg still put up a fight against Eric Allen. Finally Eric Allen finally missing a knee into the corner on Scrilla, Scrilla quickly retaliated with a massive clothesline!!!! Scrilla gutted it out picking Eric Allen up for a huge running power slam!!! This gave Ryan Slade the opportunity for his manger to cause a distraction and for him to take Eric Allen’s “Pride of Peoria” belt and slammed it into the back of Brian Scrilla’s injured knee. Eric Allen fell on top of him and hooked the even more damaged leg, giving Eric Allen the victory.
Winner: “The Pride of Peoria” Eric Allen
Juice Robinson and Hunter Mathews meet for the third time. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Next the audience was on their feet for Juice Robinson an MECW newcomer who not only has strength on his side but height as well. He came out & put a challenge out to the 1st ever MECW Independent Champion Hunter Matthews. Hunter Matthews slowly made it to ring side, with pizza and water in hand. Hunter grabbed the mic and told Juice Robinson 1. He already beat Juice twice, and 2nd That he wasn’t even ready for a fight that he was still eating his dinner. Juice quickly upped the ante and told Hunter Matthews that if he beat him again, that Juice Robinson would leave MECW for good and never bother Hunter Matthews again.
Juice Robinson sends a message to Hunter Mathews that this is his night with a powerful shoulder block(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Hunter quickly agreed to the match, Hunter Matthews quickly took control early on. Juice seemed to take quite a beating from Hunter Matthews. But the match was all but over when Juice Robinson started to make a comeback on the always cocky Hunter Matthews. Hunter even resorted to trying to cheat to beat Juice. But this time around Juice was too smart to get caught in one of Hunter Matthew’s tricks.
Speed and Power, Juice Robinson is blessed with both, just ask Hunter Mathews.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
A quick three count later and Juice Robinson finally was able to defeat Hunter Matthews for the very first time!!!!!!
In disbelief,Juice Robinson breaks his losing streak against Hunter Mathews and celebrates with the kids. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Winner: Juice Robinson
Match Four was the triple threat number one contenders match for the MECW Heavyweight Championship!!!
It was “The Unbreakable” Zach Thompson vs. Evan Money vs. Bailey Mannix
Bailey Mannix is in the head of the fans just as much as he is his opponents. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The Unbreakable" Zach Thompson and. Evan Money double teams into the MWR January Wrestler of the Month Bailey Mannix (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
This was a high impact match, high flying, and fast action match. Zach came off the top rope with impressive high flying moves. Evan Money was flying over the top rope throwing caution to the wind and himself at Bailey Mannix!!!!
Evan Money swift kicks punish Zach Thompson.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Zach Thompson proves my point that he is one of the most underrated high flyers in the game. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Bailey Mannix can not believe his eyes when Evan Money comes off the ropes. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
But it didn’t take Bailey Mannix long to gain control of the match and took Zach and Evan not only to their limits but from pillar to post!!! The MECW Family even saw Bailey Mannix take flight in this match!!!! In the end though Zach delivered a germen suplex on Bailey Mannix & Bailey Mannix executed a Northern Lights Suplex on Evan Money!!! The referee counted the 1,2,3 but the problems were just beginning. It seemed to the referee that all participants in the match had their shoulders pinned to the mat!!! Mr. K came out spoke to the ref who then went to the back and reviewed the tape. Mr. K came back with the ref’s decision stands and that all three men are the number one contenders. So in April 25th Zach Thompson, Evan Money, and Bailey Mannix would face the MECW champion in a fatal four way match!!!!
Winners: Zach Thompson, Evan Money, and Bailey Mannix
After intermission the next match was Jordan McEnytre’s return match!!!!
Jordan McEntyre vs. “The Canadian Sex Icon” Ryan Slade
Ryan Slade makes Jordan McEntyre scream. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The she devil Jenna Stark gives Ryan Slade a hand. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
This match being Jordan McEntyre’s return match to MECW, Jordan didn’t seem to show any sign of ring rust. But the “Sex Icon” Ryan Slade, managed to take control of the match, taking Jordan McEntyre to his limits. Jordan McEntyre found a way to pull the rug out from under Slade and almost beat the “Sex icon” in numerous near falls!!! But with the help of Ryan Slades manager pulling the leg of McEntyre while on the top rope thought to put Jordan down for Ryan Slade to attempt a super-plex!!!! Brian Scrilla showed up to ring side too chase off Slades manager. This allowed Jordan the opportunity to shove Slade off the top rope & deliver a flying elbow drop & gain the 1,2,3!!!!!!
Winner: Jordan McEntyre
Next was the MECW Independent Championship Match!!!!!
Gabriel Brimstone vs. Krotch
MECW Independent ChampionGabriel Brimstone locks up with Krotch (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Krotch lines Brimestone,.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Earlier in the evening Krotch came out to make sure Gabriel Brimstone and The MECW Family knew that the reason that he was not at the last show. The reason was because he was busy training & getting ready to cash in his number one contender ship match for the MECW Independent Title!!!! He made sure that Brimstone knew that it was nothing personal, that he was cashing it in because if he could face anyone for that title it would in fact Gabriel Brimstone.
Locking up Gabriel Brimstone and Krotch, this was a intense match up. With the crowd being torn right down the middle, half cheering for the challenger Krotch and the other half for the Independent Champion: Gabriel Brimstone!!!!
Krotch gets ready to hit Brimestone with a big hit. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The whole match nobody knew who would end up on top, but it was Gabriel Brimstone who reversed Krotche’s Krotch Rocket finisher and went for the school boy for the 1,2,3!!!!!
Gabriel Brimestone retains the MECW Independent Championship (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
After the match Krotch was upset with himself that he wasn’t able to kick out of the pin attempt. But in the end Krotch & Brimstone shook hands, resumed their friendship and left it all in the ring.
Winner and still MECW Independent Champion: Gabriel Brimstone
Main Event: Knight Wagner vs. MECW Heavyweight Champion: Dewey “Booger” Daweson.
Knight Wagner vs. MECW Heavyweight Champion Dewey "Booger" Dawson
Dewey "Booger" Dawson delivers a body slam (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Knight Wagner stalks Dawson for the MECW Title.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Can Dawson get to the ropes before he taps?(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Knight Wagner thru everything he had at the MECW Heavyweight Champion: Dewey, even coming close to become the new Heavyweight Champion for MECW!!!!! But in the end it was Dewey “Booger” Dawson who retained the MECW Heavyweight Championship!!!!!
Winner and STILL MECW Heavyweight Champion: Dewey “Booger” Dawson
But Dewey’s victory celebration wouldn’t last long as he was quickly attacked by the newly formed faction in MECW XXXplicit Content!!!! With the new MECW Tag Team Champions and Ryan Slade putting the boots to Dewey, Bailey Mannix wasn’t far behind with steel chair in hand. Dewey started fighting back but didn’t last long with Bailey Mannix waffling Dewey in the back with the chair. But it only got worse from their, as Dewey turned around to only be leveled in the head with the steel chair!!!!!! Bailey then dropped to his knees extending his arms and proclaiming himself the savior of MECW!!!!!! XXXplicit’s Contents celebration didn’t last long either because: The Bayou Outlaws, Zach Thompson, Evan Money, & Brain Scrilla carring a steel Chair to boot!!! With all of them running off XXXplicit Content and helped the fallen MECW Champion Dewey Daweson to the back!!!!!
The Champion is down thanks to XXXplicit Content but gets a little help from his friends. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
MWR final analysis: MECW is a federation that everyone should have there eyes on. Dewey “Booger” Dawson is highly entertaining, two of the top tag teams in the Midwest with Huge in Japan and the Bayou Outlaws. Bailey Mannix is the real deal, Gabriel Brimestone is OVAH. Evan Money and Zach Thompson flies with the best of them. Juice Robinson is a superstar in the making, Hunter Mathews is always entertaining and “Lovely” Leon is …well “Lovely” Leon. Plus you have a top notch locker room with some excitable fans that include the Fuzzy Hat Club.
Join MWR for a great night of wrestling on April 25th in Woodriver Illinois when MECW returns. For more information please go to MECWrestling.com.
Bailey Mannix demanded that I let him have the last word of my recap so MWR Fans I give you the MWR Wrestler of the Month for January 2009
Absolute Wrestling Radio host Mark Bland made a shocking challenge to heavyweight champions within 200 miles of St. Louis yesterday. He wants any of them in the ring. One-on-one. He doesn’t care who. The man mentioned “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt by name, but who will answer the challenge?
Plus… Wrestlemania 25 results and discussion, the upcoming TNA Lockdown card, Nate Diaz vs Frank Shamrock, and more!
Missouri Wrestling Revival received this through the wire today from the MWR 2008 Tag Team of the Month. The Northstar Express (Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz) along with their valet “pNut” Nikki Mayday.
MWR will be in Des Moines Iowa for 3XW this Friday April 17th. We are hoping to honor 3XW with the 2008 Promotion of the Year. The Northstar Express will be in action as well. Will they get their plaques? Join us and find out
The Next Midwest Best Series Match is… MWR and 3XWrestling team up once again!
by Josh Ray
After months of looking for that perfect showcase singles match… a match that would give the future of professional wrestling a way to shine bright… Missouri Wrestling Revival has teamed up with 3XWrestling (3XW) to provide the next match in the Midwest Best Series. On April 17, 2009 at 3XW’s April Showers… of POWER! at their new venue in Des Moines, IA, The Des Moines Social Club (1408 Locust Street), 3XW Cruiserweight Champion “Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell looks to continue his meteoric climb throught the MWR rankings by defeating a young man with hopes of staking his claim on Rockwell’s belt, Mike Sydal.
Sydal has been very active in the MWR coverage area over the past six to eight months, with many promotions in the area quick to point out that his brother is in the WWE. Make no mistake about it, wrestling fans, Mike Sydal is his own man and we here at MWR feel no need to pad his resume in that fashion. In fact, Sydal has already been predicted by Missouri Wrestling Revival staff to be one of the breakout Midwest wrestlers in 2009. Will April 17, 2009 be the day he officially brings that prediction to fruition?
“Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell is without a doubt one of the most popular young wrestlers in Iowa. The 3XW Cruiserweight Champ’s ability to garner cheers from the fans is matched by his competitive drive and athletic ability. Rockwell finished 2008 at #24 in the MWR rankings, but has climbed to #10 since January 2009 with no signs of stopping. He could very well use Sydal as another notch in the belt on his way up the Midwest wrestling ladder.
This match is sure to please, but it is not the only match on an already stacked card:
Huge 3XW title implications with the main event, plus the MWR Midwest best Series match!
Missouri Wrestling Revival is proud to bring you a photo recap that highlights one of the top young wrestlers in the Midwest today, Dave Vaughn. Vaughn has been dominating as the MMWA-SICW Junior Heavyweight Champion in 2009.
Victories against Bobby D, Chucho and arch enemy AJ Williams have excited the fans for the past few months. On March 28th the multi talented Chris Hargas returned to go head to head with the Champion in East Carondelet, IL.
Vaughn may be one of the hated men in the Midwest. Vaughn is joined as always with his manager Travis Cook. who is known as the “Manager of Champions” or what one fan told me “The Mouth that doesn’t Stop” . No matter what you call them you can not overlook their success.
So sit back and enjoy this special presentation brought to you from our friend Mike Van Hoogstraat.
Join MMWA-SICW when they return to East Carondelet, IL this coming Saturday for more exciting wrestling action.
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