Missouri Wrestling Revival

By Brian Kelley

When former tag team partners Mike Sydal and Brandon Espinosa met in one on one action at the very popular POPS nightclub and concert venue in Sauget Illinois , no one in attendance was prepared for the shocking ending of the match.

That is , other than Brandon Espinosa. Espinosa quickly let the crowd know that he was not amused to be at the bar scene to wrestle as he is straight edge. No drugs and no drinking and the fans in attendance should be blessed to be able to witness him at POPS which in his mind a disgusting establishment . Then he diverted his attention to referee Eric Davis. Espinosa stated that he had personal problems with Davis in the past and had made arrangements with the promoter of Underground Wrestling to bring an unbiased referee for such an important matchup.

Then to the crowds delight he announced that it was former WWE referee Dave Hebner. As two of the top stars in the Midwest matched movefor move in a classic battle Sydal was able to hit a big move and looked to have a three count for the win when ….Dave Hebner counted one..two ….then went to tie his boots????

WHAT?????????????? (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

When Hebner finally got to the mat for the count Espinosa had been able to recover to kick out of the three count. That was the opening that Espinosa needed as he would be able to get in a cheap shot from the back to roll up Sydal for a quick count from Hebner to steal the win.

(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

It was obvious to the fans that Hebner had screwed Sydal out of having the bragging rights on his former partner.

Espy and Hebner happy with the outcome. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)