Missouri Wrestling Revival

By Shane Cooper

At Pro Wrestling Phoenix #1 Brett Young and Zac James used a classic double team to upset the fans in the past- Photo Credit GG Hotshots.

Hello all, I start this column by asking you one simple question. What do Shawn Micheals, Ric Flair and Mick Foley have in common. There are several things, some could argue they are 3 of the greatest of all time and they would be right for saying so. Another thing that is very important I believe, something that separates them from today’s wrestler’s on tv, is the simple fact that they know how to make you care. They can tell a story in the ring and you will find yourself emotionally invested a great deal in the match, on the edge of your seat, and make you truly care.

There are some guys from today that can do the same also, but they are not as commonplace as the wrestlers of the past generation. I believe I know the reason why this is.

Wrestling is not just a series of moves. It is a story, an art form, and when done right, it can take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. The only people who truly get that are the ones who fight, work and claw their way into their spot. They start at what is considered “the bottom” and work their tails off, entertaining rooms of 50 people giving every bit of effort they can to learn, grow and consistently improve in their art. These are guys who are not handed contracts to big companies with a thimble full of knowledge. They get their start in great schools and work at great locations such as WLW and other small independent federations.

Your job as a fan who wants to see decent wrestling on tv again, is to support your local indy fed. Tune in to anything local wrestling you see on tv and support these hard working people learning the art form that wrestling should be the right way. On a side note, you will also be seeing some outstanding wrestling matches from guys who are able to make you care again and not have to sit through 45 minutes of locker room segments to be able to get to it.