Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 10, 2011
Photos courtesy of River City Wrestling
Photos courtesy of River City Wrestling
Photos courtesy of River City Wrestling
Earlier this month Midwest stars The Magic Man and former IHW Champion Sean Vincent made their way to San Antonio Texas to River City Wrestling.
We are happy to have some exclusive interview from RCW stars El Exotico Mommacito , “Honkey KONG and WWE talent Shoichi FUNAKI. Funaki trainer at SHO FUNAKI WRESTLING SCHOOL
Let’s hear from the Magic Man
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 9, 2011
“With each chapter, this book becomes more addicting. You don’t have to be a wrestling fan to enjoy it.”
– Jason King, Yahoo! Sports
“A heck of a story about the less glamorous side of the wrestling business.”
– Mike Mooneyham, author, Sex, Lies, and Headlocks
#1 Wrestling Book on Kindle Bestseller List
The Somebody Obsession
By Matt Murphy
www.mattsomebody.com
www.amazon.com
$12.95
Reviewed by Joe Babinsack
Harley Race is quoted as introducing Matt Murphy, to Vince McMahon, as “my first graduate and he has one hell of a mind for the business.”
There’s really not a better introduction to a review Matt Murphy’s book, The Somebody Obsession. It shows who Murphy knew, the opportunities he had, and the impression he had on one of pro wrestling’s greats, to the point where the former WCW Champion, WWE headliner and wrestling promoter/training school owner put his reputation on the line in saying that very line.
The wrestling industry has a thousand Matt Murphys, but each one of them has a slightly different story. Unfortunately, too many of them have ended up in an obituary. Matt Murphy’s story of leaving the business was, in many ways, a positive ending to his otherwise star-crossed career.
Murphy’s star streaked across two continents, several notable promotions in the Mid-west and Japan, and despite the constant suggestions for him to “hit the gym” he made impressions on decision makers who were never that easy to impress.
Harley Race being the first and foremost of them.
Yet Murphy’s star lasted merely a half-decade, and he was only 24 when he figuratively left his wrestling shoes in the ring. Injuries piled up, and while it was a car accident that really put him into retirement, the underlying struggle to work through various injuries wore him down up to that point.
Self-medicating on booze and sex were side effects of “The Somebody Obsession”, and the booze really did him in, yet the obsession to work, to struggle and to put up with the politics, lack of paydays and constant schedule cannot be ignored.
The only irony is that Murphy only really dedicated himself to the gym at the point where the accident made it a moot point.
Had he packed on some pounds and some muscle, would he have gotten a roster spot in Pro Wrestling Noah, or been regarded as a can’t-miss prospect from Harley Race’s WLW/Training School, or could it have gotten him into the WWE when he had a few excellent appearances to put over Kaeintai and Justin Credible?
It’s bittersweet to consider.
For the rest of Joe Babinsack review at Wrestling Observer/ Figure Four Online of “Somebody’s Obsession” by Matt Murphy click here
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 9, 2011
Fans, you had to be there to witness an incredible night of action on January 15, 2011 as we kicked off the new year with Year Of The Phoenix 6! Shocking events took place and we will do our best to put it into words for anyone who missed it! The night featured an 8 man tournament in which the PWP Heavyweight Championship was being defended throughout!
At the beginning of the night, all 8 tournament competitors made their way to the ring for a group photo and to announce the tournament brackets. After that, we got underway with the action.
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
*** Tournament Quarterfinal: Matty Star defeated Abu Colossus. You could see the look of pain on Star’s face when it was announced his first round opponent was “The Big Hurt”. This was a phenomenal opening contest with Star doing everything he could to bring the big man down! Star nailed a lionsault off the ropes and caught Colossus off guard just long enough to score the 3 count! Abu shook Matty’s hand after the match.
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
*** Tournament Quarterfinal: Preston Maxwell defeated Derek Cornell. Cornell, one half of the Beautiful Bodies with Brian Gott, had to go at it solo this evening in hopes of winning the tournament. Maxwell wanted nothing to do with Cornell’s antics, and quickly brought him down with the Gator Roll Choke.
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
*** Tournament Quarterfinal: “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt defeated Zach Thompson. Zach Thompson was on the microphone insulting the fans in that signature irritating voice when Wyatt’s music hit, much to the fans relief. “The Rebel” has been showing a new focus lately, forgetting his former teammates and setting his sights on competing. Thompson showed the fans of PWP a lot in this one, however Wyatt hit a devastating combo, a Superplex then floating over into a Fisherman’s Buster that got him the pinfall win and advancement in the tournament.
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
*** Tournament Quarterfinal & PWP Heavyweight Championship Match: “Babyface” Tony Cortez defeated Joey Daniels. Joey Daniels seemed confident coming out, however Cortez took it right to him, holding nothing back. Daniels surprised a lot of people here with a few very close falls and almost became PWP Champion, however in the end the “Icon” of PWP nailed a back-drop driver to retain his coveted title.
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
*** PWP Tag Team Championship: Zac James & Ryan Slade defeated Jimmy Rockwell & Mad Dog McDowell. Zac & Slade came out and explained their manager Axel Greece couldn’t be there however they would still defend their championship against anyone in the back. Jimmy Rockwell came out but Slade commented how he didn’t have a partner therefore couldn’t compete. Rockwell then brought out a surprise partner, the massive Mad Dog McDowell, and Zac & Slade did not look happy to see him! Mad Dog manhandled the tag champs for a bit until they got the upper hand on Rockwell. Zac, using every opportunity available, grabbed the Canadian flag and attempted to use it. When the referee took it away and set it aside, Zac used the distraction to nail Mad Dog with a low blow then he and Slade hit their Sliced Bread Splash combination finisher to retain their title belts.
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
*** Tournament Semifinal Match: Matty Star defeated Preston Maxwell. Both of these men could taste the finals so bad that they refused to back down. Maxwell tried to lock his choke hold on to no avail. Star hit his incredible top rope Falcon Arrow maneuver to get the three count and advance to the tournament finals! What happened next was absolutely shocking. Maxwell attacked Matty, then grabbed a pair of steel chairs. He shoved Star’s head inside one chair and slammed the other chair onto it! Maxwell then locked his Gator Roll Choke onto Matty and refused to let go. After 2 referees and a few competitors finally broke the hold, Maxwell went to the back. Star was helped to the back but the situation looked bleak.
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
*** Tournament Semifinal Match & PWP Heavyweight Championship Match: “Babyface” Tony Cortez defeated “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt. It’s the first event of 2011 and already we have a match of the year contender! You had to be there to see these guys take it to another level. They have battled before but this time they put it all on the line. Wyatt, a former champion put everything he had into it, but in the end Cortez rolled through on a high cross-body to win the match and advance to the finals!
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
*** David Clark defeated Branden Juarez. Clark came out for a match however during his entrance was jumped by the man formerly known as Donnie Peppercricket! Now we know he is named Branden Juarez and he claimed he served his suspension and still wasn’t booked, and was therefore “booking himself“! He grabbed a referee and demanded he ring the bell, and proceeded to beat on David Clark. Clark came back strong including a HUGE T-Bone Suplex however Juarez hit the Kryptonite Crunch and pinned David… until he pulled him up. Juarez delivered more punishment and set up another finishing maneuver when Chris Havius’ music hit the sound system! This distracted Juarez long enough for David Clark to roll Branden up and get the victory!!
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
A furious Juarez had little time to react as Havius returned to PWP and immediately attacked him! He had the upper hand however Juarez bailed out of the ring before too much damage could be done. Havius then gave an emotional speech and challenged his former partner Juarez for February 12th!
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
Photo credit Gary Giaffoglione
*** PWP Heavyweight Championship Match: Preston Maxwell defeated “Babyface” Tony Cortez to win the Pro Wrestling Phoenix Heavyweight Championship! Matty Star’s music was played, but no one was sure what was going to happen. Preston Maxwell came out and very arrogantly explained that due to his attack, Star couldn’t compete. He then asked Tony if he was a fighting champion and when Tony said yes, he challenged him to put the title on the line against him right there and then. Cortez of course instantly agreed, never one to turn down a challenge. However, the evening had taken its toll on him. His second title reign that began on December 19, 2009 ended on January 15, 2011 when Maxwell locked in the Gator Roll Choke and Cortez passed out. Maxwell then made PWP Staff put the belt around his waist and repeatedly announce him as the new champion.
No one could have predicted the events of the evening. This is why you always have to be at PWP to see what could happen!
The next event is February 12th at the Council Bluffs National Guard Armory!
Tickets as always are $10 and the doors open at 6:30, bell time 7:00!
We know a little bit so far:
*Preston Maxwell will defend his PWP Heavyweight Championship. Who he will defend against is unclear at this point. There have already been people demanding a title shot against him, and we will know more soon.
*Chris Havius will take on Branden Juarez one on one! These former Tag Team Champions, now bitter rivals will beat the crap out of each other, that is for sure! Be there to see Havius attempt revenge!
More details will be announced soon, thanks to all our great fans! 2011 will truly be the year of Pro Wrestling Phoenix!
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 8, 2011
MMWA-SICW is poised for a great year in 2011 with the crowning of a new Champion along with a brand new wrestling show on channel 8.
MWR’S Dubray Tallman has been invited to be a part of their show, but what will she be doing?
Join her on Saturday Feburary 19th to find out !
If that is not enough then you will not to miss it when the stars of MMWA-SICW retunrs to action in a special TV tapping that will feature several of the top stars in the Midwest today including Danny Boy vs Mark Sterling!!!
Check out Danny Boy Hawkins is the King of “Classic” Wrestling from Ben Simon at the MMWA-SICW Site here.
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 8, 2011
For the past 8 months, the Kentucky Buffet have been making it their mission to put down “Dynamite” Danny Cannon. Through brutal matches, a street fight, beating, and more, Danny Cannon has managed to survive. For the past few months, Cannon has found help in the form of former enemy Christian Rose. As the Top Guns, Cannon & Rose have been trying to put “Original Recipe” Matt Cage & “Extra Crispy” Alex Castle in their place. The upcoming 60-Minute Iron Man Match is the last chance for the Top Guns. Relive this fued from the beginning with this highlight video.
Matches included in the video are: Matt Cage vs. Danny Cannon, Alex Castle vs. Danny Cannon in a Street Fight, Danny Cannon vs. Christian Rose in a 30-minute Iron Man Match, Kentucky Buffet vs. Danny Cannon, Kentucky Buffet vs. Top Guns for the IWAU Tag Team Championship, Top Guns vs. Kentucky Buffet (originally just against “Extra Crispy” Alex Castle) for the IWA Unlimited Tag Team Championship.
This 60-minute Iron Man Match between the two teams looks to be the most heated match between these four men, yet. Can the KYB go For the Win? Or with the Top Guns finally snatch those titles aways from the Buffet?
Let them know what you think here in the comments, on their Facebook page (http://facebook.com/IWAUnlimited), on their website (http://iwau.webs.com), on Twitter (http://twitter.com/unauthorizedIWA) and in person for IWA Unlimited: WAR on February 12, 2011
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 8, 2011
IWA Unlimited which packs them in every Wednesday night in Olney, now expands to Friday nights in Mt. Vernon, IL! IWAU at the Griffin’s Den at 920 Warren Ave. (corner of 10th & Warren) Doors open at 6pm, bell time 7pm. Tickets are only $2 at the door! IWAU, the leader of professional wrestling in southern Illinois!
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 7, 2011
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 7, 2011
Columbia Assault” from the YMCA arena in Columbia, IL. Highlights of the show.
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 6, 2011
Santana G is a part of Scott Hall’s Last Call with former World Champion Larry Zbyszko.
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 6, 2011
Mia Martinez hails from Guadalajara, Mexico but has made the Midwest her domain. Beautiful and talented she improved her game by training under Danny Dominion, Ace Steel, Adam Pearce and Adrian Lynch.
Fans in the Midwest have seen her in action against the best in the world including the late Luna Vashon , Jillian Hall, Traci Brooks, ODB, Haley Hatred, Little Jeanne, Lady Victoria, and Josie .
Recently fans have seen her match up with MsChif, Sanatana G, Micki Knuckles, The Lovely Lacey, December and Kimberly Kash.
Look for Mia at a show near you as she looks to prove that she is the very best in the sport today.
The artwork of Mia Martinez is from the hottest comic in the Midwest, The Promotion. The promotion is drawn from none other than Rob Schamberger.
Please support Rob and his hard work by purchasing a copy of his comic for only .50 cents here.
#1 The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz – 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year
#2 Mark Sterling– 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year
#3 The Hooligans Devin and Mason Cutter – 2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year
#4 MsChif – 2009 MWR Female Wrestler of the Year
#5 Mike Sydal – 2009 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year
#6 Jeremy Wyatt – 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year, 2008 & 2009 MWR Match of the Year (vs. Michael Strider, vs. Tyler Cook)
#7 Santana G – Midwest Sweetheart
#8 Kahagas – The Tokyo Monster
#9 Mephisto – Hardcore Favorite
#10 Tyler Black – Ring of Honor World Champion
#11 Sir Bradley Charles – Rising star trained by Lance Storm
#12 Brandon Espinosa – Talented Superstar
#13 Dave Vaughn – The Wrestling Machine
#14 “The Future” Donovan Ruddick – The 6’9″ Monster
#15 Brandon Aarons – Current Triple Crown Champion in the Midwest
#16 Davey Richards – Arguably the best in the world today
#17 “Superstar” Steve Fender – First American wrestler to train in Pro Wrestling NOAH Dojo
#18 MR Late Nite – “Hollywood Super Agent”
#19 Eric Allen – The Pride of Peoria
#20 Eddie Edward – American Wolf
#21 Evan Money – The Pro Wrestling Kid
#22 Delirious – A Familiar Face from “The Edge of Insanity”
#23 Jason Jones – On the Path to Superstardom
#24 Tony Kozina – Rugged and Well-Traveled Veteran
#25 Jeromy Robb – Senior Referee at 3XW and MECW
#26 Sean Vincent– Canada’s Favorite wrestler
#27 Lucy Mendez – Midwest Latino Knockout
#28 Trevor Murdock – Former WWE Superstar
#29 Eric Davis –Senior referee at IHW and PWE
#30 Angel -ECW Original
#31 Jonathan Greshem– Electrifying young star
#32 Brett Young -#1
#33 Michael Crase Jr -Metro and NWA Dynamo Ref
#34 –U-Gene Dinsmore– Lovable fan favorite.
#35 Billy McNeil -Innovative high flyer
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