Missouri Wrestling Revival

When MWR started in 2008 thanks to the talents of Michael Strider, Steve Fender, Trevor Murdoch and others who showcased that wrestling was alive and well in the area, I believed that it was crucial to be seen at shows to support wrestling by meeting fans, and working with the top promoters, and wrestlers other than sitting in front of a computer talking about something that we knew nothing about. Our main goal was to give the wrestling talents in the Midwest some positive exposure.

With that in mind, for those that know me close enough understand that I have a mild case of OCD, and when I get involved in something I go all out. I was inspired from the likes of Mark Sterling and later Brandon Espinosa, two men that wrestled every weekend sacrificing their bodies in the ring, doing whatever it took to get noticed by giving a 100 percent in sold out shows or in front of 20 people. Both Sterling and Espinosa and countless others as well, did what they could do to become better wrestlers for the opportunity to become a star in the business, so there is no doubt that it was worth every moment covering these men and ladies on their journey.

I have always loved wrestlers that kept their match listings for their career as it made it easier to come up with story lines and feuds for articles. Also, as time goes by memories come and go, so why not have a quick reminder to remember where you were throughout the year.  I thought to myself, why not keep a list of the matches that we have covered in the four state area? In the past last yearbook, I did that and this year I decided that with each week I kept track of not only the shows, but the amount of miles and time we were on the road.

How many more miles MWR has left in the tank is anyone’s guess, but I would like to thank everyone that have been sincere in their efforts to support us along the way.

Total estimated miles driven to shows in 2014: 16,256.73
Total estimated hours in the car in 2014: 11 days 6 hours & 46 minutes

Below is the list on what wrestler Brian Kelley photographed the most matches  in 2014.

Brandon Espinosa 27
Jake Dirden /Ricky Cruz (tie) 20
Gary Jackson 17
Jake Parnell 16
Jeremy Wyatt 14

Top 2 Tag Teams photographed in 2014

The Hooligans 11
The Black Hand Warriors 10

A special thank you goes out to Andrew Abbenhaus, Nick Ridenour, Gary Weiss and TNT Keny G
for allowing us to be a guest in their home for a few double shots in 2014.

Shows attended in 2014

3XWrestling 1
Beyond Wrestling 2
Dynamo Pro Wrestling 8
Global Wrestling Federation 2
High Risk Wrestling 3
IWA-Midwest 2
Metro Pro Wrestling 2
Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance 5
NWA Central States Wrestling 1
Pro Wrestling Championship Series 2
Pro Wrestling Phoenix 1
Proving Ground Pro 2
Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling 10
St Louis Anarchy 6
World League Wrestling 6
Total 53

1) 1/10/2014 St. Louis Anarchy – Alton, Illinois – 5.51 hours 367.34 miles
2) 1/11/2014 Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance -St. Louis, Missouri – 5:36 hours 357.38 miles
3) 1/18/2014 Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling -East Carondelet, Illinois- 6:07 hours 378.83 miles
4) 2/08/2014 Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance -St. Louis, Missouri- 5:36 hours 357.38 miles
5) 2/09/2014 Beyond Wrestling -St. Louis, Missouri (private event) 3:45 hours 235 miles (From Mexico)
6) 2/22/2014 Proving Ground Pro Wrestling – Sherman, Illinois- 6:38 hours 397.99 miles
7) 2/28/2014 St. Louis Anarchy – Alton, Illinois -5.51 hours 367.34 miles
8) 3/08/2014 Pro Wrestling Phoenix – Council Bluffs, Iowa -8:11 hours 529.89 miles
9) 3/14/2014 World League Wrestling – Otterville, Missouri- 3:04 hours 145.21 miles
10) 3/22/2014 Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling- East Carondelet, Illinois 6:07 hours 378.83 miles
11) 3/29/2014 NWA Central States Wrestling -Richland, Missouri- 5:15 hours 309.45 miles
12) 4/05/2014 Dynamo Pro Wrestling – Fenton, Missouri –5.32 hours 345.75 miles
13) 4/12/2014 Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance -St. Louis, Missouri- 5:36 hours 357.38 miles
14) 4/19/2014 Dynamo Pro Wrestling- Glen Carbon, Illinois – 6:03 hours 379.56 miles
15) 4/20/2014 Beyond Wrestling -St. Louis, Missouri – (private event) 3:45 hours 235 miles (From Mexico)
16) 4/26/2014 Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling- East Carondelet, Illinois 6:07 hours 378.83 miles
17) 5/02/2014 St. Louis Anarchy- Alton, Illinois – 5.51 hours 367.34 miles
18) 5/03/2014 Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance -St. Louis, Missouri – Stayed in ST. Louis for this Show
19) 5/03/2014 Dynamo Pro Wrestling -Fenton, Missouri – Stayed in ST. Louis for this Show
20) 5/10/2014 Dynamo Pro Wrestling- Glen Carbon, Illinois- 6:03 hours 379.56 miles
21) 5/17/2014 Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling- East Carondelet, Illinois – 6:07 hours 378.83 miles
22) 5/24/2014 IWA Midwest –Pekin, Illinois – 8:19 hours 450.01 miles
23) 5/31/2014 Pro Wrestling Championship Series – Granite City, Illinois – 5:51 hours 362.9 miles
24) 6/14/2014 Metro Pro Wrestling – Kansas City, Kansas – 4:19 hours 227.33 miles
25) 6/21/2014 Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling- East Carondelet, Illinois- 6:07 hours 378.83 miles
26) 6/22/2014 IWA Midwest – Pekin, Illinois – 8:19 hours 450.01 miles
27) 6/28/2014 World League Wrestling – Troy, Missouri – 4:33 hours 282.59 miles
28) 7/10/2014 World League Wrestling – Troy, Missouri – 4:33 hours 282.59 miles
29) 7/12/2014 Dynamo/High Voltage Wrestling- Glen Carbon, Illinois – 6:03 hours 379.56 miles
30) 7/19/2014 GWF/MCW “A Fight for Krislynne – Chillicothe, Missouri- 2:25 hours 133.04 miles
31) 7/25/2014 St. Louis Anarchy- Alton, Illinois- 5.51 hours 367.34 miles
32) 7/26/2014 Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling- East Carondelet, Illinois – 6:07 hours 378.83 miles
33) 8/02/2014 Dynamo Pro Wrestling – Fenton, Missouri- (Stayed in St. Louis)
34) 8/03/2014 High Risk Wrestling – Belleville, Illinois – 6.22 hours 389.73 miles
35) 8/09/2014 Global Wrestling Federation- Independence, Missouri – 3.56 hours 209.41 miles
36) 8/16/2014 Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling- East Carondelet, Illinois – 6:07 hours 378.83 miles
37) 9/07/2014 3XWrestling/ Iowa Latino Festival- Des Moines, Iowa – 7:35 hour 402.51 miles
38) 9/13/2014 Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance -St. Louis, Missouri- 5:36 hours 357.38 miles
39) 9/20/2014 Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling- East Carondelet, Illinois – 6:07 hours 378.83 miles
40) 9/27/2014 World League Wrestling – Troy, Missouri – 4:33 hours 282.59 miles
41) 10/03/2014 St. Louis Anarchy – Alton, Illinois -5.51 hours 367.34 miles
42) 10/04/2014 Dynamo Pro Wrestling – Fenton, Missouri- (Stayed in St. Louis)
43) 10/11/2014 Dynamo Pro Wrestling – Glen Carbon, Illinois – (Stayed in St. Louis)
44) 10/12/2014 High Risk Wrestling – Belleville, Illinois – 6.22 hours 389.73 miles
45) 10/18/2014 Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling- East Carondelet, Illinois – 6:07 hours 378.83 miles
46) 10/25/2014 Pro Wrestling Championship Series – Granite City, Illinois – 5:51 hours 362.9 miles
47) 11/01/2014 World League Wrestling – Richmond, Missouri – 2:46 hours 143.93 miles
48) 11/15/2014 World League Wrestling – Troy, Missouri – 4:33 hours 282.59 miles
49) 11/22/2014 Proving Ground Pro – Petersburg, Illinois – 6:52 Hours 386.51 miles
50) 12/05/2014 St. Louis Anarchy – Alton, Illinois -5.51 hours 367.34 miles
51) 12/06/2014 Metro Pro Wrestling – Kansas City, Kansas – 4:19 hours 227.33 miles
52) 12/13/2014 Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling- East Carondelet, Illinois – 6:07 hours 378.83 miles
53) 12/28/2014 High Risk Wrestling – Belleville, Illinois – 6.22 hours 389.73 miles