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Archive for March, 2017

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Brian Hoops Proclaims that the NWL is the Hottest Wrestling Promotion in Missouri

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 13, 2017

By Brian Hoops

Photos Brian Kelley

As first seen at http://www.wrestlingobserver.com

There is a new independent wrestling promotion, and its changing the traditional way of running a wrestling promotion. The National Wrasslin League was founded in September by Major Baisden and ran its inaugural show in Kansas City on January 7. According to its press release, “the National Wrasslin’ League (NWL) is reviving the historical roots of the business. Fueled by intercity rivalries, the NWL prides itself on family-friendly, storyline-driven programming that delivers thrilling athletic action and entertaining characters.”

NWL has financial backing behind it. Baisden, best known in the Kansas City area as the President and co-founder of Iris Data Services, Inc., sold Iris Data Services to Epic Systems Inc for $134 million in April, 2015. Baisden has a love for baseball, football and pro wrestling and decided to start his own wrestling promotion and promote it differently than traditional wrestling promotions.

Major Baisden does his best to keep Michael Strider from losing his temper under the bright lights at the Scottish Rite Temple.

In October of 2016, NWL reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Metro Pro Wrestling, a local promotion based in Kansas City, which became part of NWL KC. Metro Pro was the brainchild of Chris Gough, a former WWE creative team member who moved back to his native Kansas City to start a family. Gough is also the man behind the really awesome documentary, “KC: Beyond the Mat” that focused on the Kansas City based Central States and Heartland of America promotions. Gough was offered a full time position in the NWL offices and works behind the scenes running the new promotion. NWL also acquired St. Louis based Anarchy Pro Wrestling.

The promotion plans to run shows on alternating Saturday nights in Kansas City and alternating Thursday nights in St. Louis, at the Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City and the Casa Loma Ballroom in St. Louis, Missouri. Soon, the St. Louis shows will run on Sunday afternoons. The Scottish Rite Temple is also home to Invicta MMA shows. Throughout the season, the final show of each month will pit wrestlers from KC and St. Louis against each other, with the city earning the most victories recognized as the league’s best town. The NWL’s top city will also earn negotiation rights for all new talent entering the NWL in 2018. It is a business model geared more towards minor league hockey or minor league baseball, as the promotion hopes to build a loyal fanbase in each city.

According to Gough, NWL has signed more than 50 wrestlers to contracts, including eight who work for the promotion full time. These wrestlers receive full benefits, including health insurance and work full time for the promotion, even though they only run four shows per month. NWL is building out a 10,000 square foot building, just north of Kansas City to be used as a training and performance center.

The first show in Kansas City drew what had to be considered an excellent crowd for its debut show, 510 fans thanks in part to flash sales and other promo code offers. Ringside seats are $40, but if you commit to a membership, the cost is $50 a month with additional membership perks.

St. Louis sold only 225 tickets until a strong walkup pushed total fans in attendance to near 500. The crowd for the second Kansas City show was nearly half of the first. This will be one of the struggles of the promotion, how to maintain crowds when running every other week with many of the same wrestlers.
The promotion plans to crown a Kansas City and St. Louis champion through a tournament this spring. The two champions will then square off in a mid-season showdown, with the winner earning home-arena advantage for the year’s big finale in December. On the night of the season finale, the NWL’s League champion will also be decided that evening with a tourney involving the St. Louis and KC titleholders as well as the No. 1 contenders for both belts. The December spectacular will also crown the NWL’s tag-team champions in a tournament featuring the four teams with the best records over the course of the 12month season.

The show I attended was certainly entertaining and different than the normal independent show. Baisden acquired a jumbotron style video board that sits on a stage where the wrestlers come out and to the ring, very similar to how WWE has its wrestlers come to the ring. Baisden is a fixture at the shows, watching and interacting with fans and even getting into the ring to brow beat a local manager. There is some good talent on the shows, including top area heel Dak Draper (Sam Udell, a recent cut from WWE Developmental),

Dak Draper

Ken Dharma (Mike Sydal) and

Niles Plonk. Plonk has the best gimmick since Madonna’s boyfriend gimmick that Louis Spiccoli used, as he’s a wine connoisseur. Plonk actually owns a vineyard in Missouri.

Independent name talent including Kyle O’Reilly and Arik Cannon, have become part of the NWL in recent weeks.

 

Update News from NWL KC

Our next NWL event is Saturday, March 18, at 7 p.m. inside the Scottish Rite Temple! Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Matches announced so far include:

– NWL KC Championship Tournament Semi-Finals Match – Dak Draper vs. Niles Plonk
– NWL KC Championship Tournament Semi-Finals Match – Red Cloud vs. Blaine Meeks
– HUGE Tag Team Match: Royal Blood vs. The Blood Brothers
– Triple Threat Match: Jeremy Wyatt vs. Thor Theriot vs. Scott Slade

More matches to be announced!

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FIGHTCLUB KC BRONZE (Balcony) – https://shop.nwleague.com/product/fightclub-kc-balcony/

 

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2017 Ryan Buckley Memorial Tournament, Jake Dirden Returns and Much More This Saturday in Taylorville, Illinois

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 13, 2017

2017 Ryan Buckley Memorial Tournament 1st Round Pairing

First round pairings from the field of 8 are set and being announced ….

“One Man Riot” Frank Wyatt versus “RoboGinger” Gary Jay… Two of the flat out toughest men to ever enter the Proving Ground are set to square off in round 1 of the RBMT when “The One Man Riot” goes to war with “The RoboGinger”…EPIC!!!

Both men are Midwest wrestling icons and both have held the main belt in some great independent promotions. With well earned reputations preceding them both it’s clear we’re in for an absolute battle of attrition fueled by the prospect of championship gold…STRONG STYLE BRUTALITY!!!

March 18th (Saturday) at Mity’s Pub (400 S. Spresser Street, Taylorville, IL) is set to be a spectacular night in the Proving Ground….

Not only will we crown a new Franchise champ from the RBMT field of 8 ( Blake Belakis, Kody Lane, Frank Wyatt, Gary Jay, Stephen Wolf, Devin Cutter, Jon Webb, Bucky Collins), 3 other massively important matches also are taking place….

PGP Tag Team champions Alpha Class (Danny Adams and Paco Gonzalez) defend the titles against Mario Crivello and Johnny Alvez….Cutting Edge champion Johnny Wisdom meets arch rival Jason Roberts with the belt on the line….5 Man Scramble sees Brandon Espinosa vs Barackus vs CJ Shine vs Christian Rose vs Shane Mercer with the winner receiving a shot at the new Franchise champion on a future show…AND, thanks to Major Baisden and the NWL, former Franchise champion JAKE DIRDEN will make a final appearance in the Proving Ground to say his goodbyes and award the Franchise Title belt to the winner of the RBMT..It couldn’t be more obvious, DON’T MISS THE 2017 RBMT!!!

The 3rd Annual Ryan Buckley Memorial Tournament happens March 18th (Saturday) at Mity’s Pub (400 S. Spresser Street, Taylorville, IL) with doors open at 6:30 PM and the RBMT first bell at 7 PM. Admission for this big night is only $12 adults and $7 kids…Save with $10 adults and $5 kids advance tickets available until the day of show at Mity’s Pub or via Proving Ground Pro messenger. Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE and LOVE our social media outlets (Proving Ground Pro on Facebook, @pgpwrestling on Twitter, pgpwrestletube on YouTube and PGPWrestling on Vid.me), your home for all things PGP!!!

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SuperStar Steve vs The Iceman this Saturday for the NBW Title in Eldon, Missouri

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 13, 2017

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SICW Tournament Continues this Saturday in East Carondelet, Illinois

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St. Patty’s Day Massacre – Pro Wrestling/Punk Rock this Friday in Omaha, NE!

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 13, 2017

PWP Live & Midwest Elite Concerts team up to bring you:

The St. Patty’s Day Massacre!!

Presented by Ted and Wally’s Premium Homemade Ice Cream

Featuring:

*** The return of a PWP tradition, THE BATTLE OF THE PHOENIX!! A huge, rumble style, over the top rope battle royal for a shot at the PWP Championship, featuring all the top competitors in PWP!!

*** PWP Champion PAT POWERS defends his championship against BRANDEN JUAREZ in an anything goes ERIN GO BRAWL!!! Will Juarez become a 3 time PWP champion, or will Powers continue his successful term at the top? And what role will Pat’s “VP” Devin Carter play? We’ll find out on St. Patty’s Day!!

*** HYPE GOTTI will go head to head with “DELICIOUS” DEVIN CARTER!!! This is guaranteed to be a matchup to remember. Before both these men move on to the Battle of the Phoenix later in the evening, they will collide in singles competition. Who will come out victorious? We’ll have to wait and see!

*** RORY FOX takes on ZAC JAMES!! Zac has become a commodity over the past nearly 12 years in PWP, but after joining the PWP roster full time about 6 months ago, Fox has done very well for himself. Before both these men move on to the Battle of the Phoenix later in the evening, they will compete one on one. Whoever comes out on top here will have earned a major victory on the PWP mountain!

PLUS!! A live performance from Misfits tribute band, Horror Business!

It’s a massive night of pro wrestling, punk rock, and St. Patty’s Day shenanigans!!

Tickets just $10 in advance, $13 day of, while they last!!

Advance tickets available at Ted and Wally’s Premium Homemade Ice Cream (both Old Market and Benson locations).

Or online at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/6817779/pwp-live-presentsthe-stpattys-day-massacre-omaha-the-waiting-room

Doors open at 7:00 PM, action kicks off at 8!!

Friday March 17th

Waiting Room Lounge
6212 Maple St.
Omaha, NE

BE THERE!!!

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Miss Monica Presented with the 2016 MWR Female of the Year Plaque with Kurt Angle: Sponsored by Herb Simmons

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 12, 2017

Missouri Wrestling Revival was very excited to present Italy’s very own Miss Monica with the 2016 MWR Female of the Year plaque at World League Wrestling’s Night of Champions 2. Miss Monica and her partner in crime the current WLW Heavyweight Champion Karim Brigante has had six tours of the USA to come to train under the tutelage of Harley Race at his World League Wrestling promotion.

During each of the tours they have soaked up the knowledge of many of the greatest talents that have traveled through WLW including the annual WWE/WLW/NOAH and New Japan Pro Wrestling camps. In 2016, Miss Monica made a quick impact by capturing the WLW Ladies Championship at the Night of Champions by pinning Stacey O’Brien in St. Peters, Missouri after working with the 2016 Harley Race Wrestling Camp trainers Mark Henry, “The Hurricane” Shane Helms, New Japan Star Hiroshi Tanahashi, and WWE/NXT talent scout Dave Taylor.

SICW promote Herb Simmons would also respect the drive and talents of Miss Monica and Karim by bringing him into his promotion. While there the SICW trouble makers Curtis Wylde and his “Number One Ginger” Wyldefyre set their sights on the two and they had a memorable feud that escalated in a loser leaves town match.

Due to her impact in the Midwest that included exciting matches and feuds in Miss Monica was named the 2016 MWR Female Wrestler of the Year.

Miss Monica has returned in 2017 to the USA and is hotter than ever. Promoters have been scrambling to get them onto their roster as the fans have demanded more Roman Dynasty. Karim won the WLW Heavyweight Championship earlier this year and Miss Monica is on fire. .

Prior to the night of Champions MWR received a message from a friend that respected the two so much for their years of sacrificing their money, time and efforts to be the best that they could be, they wanted to sponsor two trading cards of Miss Monica and the Roman Dynasty.So for the biggest show to date in 2017 for WLW, MWR offered the hated, but respected duo, 2 free cards of them for the first 200 fans in the building to honor them for their accomplishments.

The day and night was filled with a Meet and Greet with Kurt Angle, and a packed night of wrestling so time restraints kept us from doing a presentation. In front of the SOLD OUT crowd.

Yet, thanks to WLW we were humbled to have the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame recipient Kurt Angle take part in the 2016 MWR presentation of Miss Monica’s plaque sponsored by Herb Simmons in the very office of the “Greatest Wrestler in God’s Green Earth”, Harley Race.

Congrats Miss Monica for earning the title as the 2016 MWR Female of the Year.

2016 MWR Award
Female: Miss Monica Passeri

2015 MWR Award
Female: Lucy Mendez

2014 MWR Award
Female: Lucy Mendez

2013 MWR Award
Female: Heather Patera (Miss Natural)

2012 MWR Award
Female: Heather Patera (Miss Natural)

2011 MWR Award
Female: Stacey O’Brien

2010 MWR Award
Female: Amy Hennig

2009 MWR Award
Female: MsChif

2008 MWR Award
Female: Stacey O’Brien

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He’s Back – Mark Sterling Returns to 3XW on April 7th in Des Moines, Iowa

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 12, 2017

One of the most decorated athletes in 3XW history returns on Friday April 7th.

Mark Sterling returns!

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WLW Returns to Troy, Missouri on April 1st- Watch Wrestlemania For Free at the Race Wrestling Arena the Next Day

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 12, 2017

From the office of WlW

This event is the next event taking place here at the Race Wrestling Arena following WLW’s Pride and Prestige! April 1st, and no – its not an April Fool’s Joke!

 

 

Since we have the great fanbase that we do, we are extending out the invitation to all of our fans for WLW Fan Appreciation Night! That means you get to watch WrestleMania for FREE! Come an enjoy the great night of fun with us as we are hosting this for YOU!

We look forward to seeing EVERYONE at Saturday’s event, and on April 1st as well!

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NWL STL | Kyle O’Reilly enters The National Wrasslin’ League

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 11, 2017

By Gabe Miller

NWL STL RESULTS From St. Louis Casa Loma Ballroom 3/9/17

Todd Letterman def “Greatness” Marcellus Gaines following a spike driver to advance to the Final Four of the STL Title tournament.
NWL KC Showcase Match: Blaine Meeks def Niles Plonk following Comic Mischief
Christian Adonis def Cal Stark with a roll up and his feet on the ropes. Immediately after the match Adonis fired his manager Carolina Griselda Esmerelda Rodriguez.
Special Attraction Match: Davey Gibson def “The Anachrist” Arik Cannon following a top rope double stomp.
Matthew Grundy def “Billion Dollar Brother” Emmett DuBois to advance to the Final Four of the STL title tournament.
President Major Baisden came to the ring and introduced his special guest Kyle O’Reilly! Kyle O’Reilly announced that he is now a part of the NWL STL roster and will be making his in ring debut on March 26th!
Buddy Shepherd and Skyler Beckett def The Anti-Social network. Post match The Underground came out and beat up Buddy and Skyler.
Cornell Douglas def Jay Lutz to advance to the Final Four of the STL title tournament.
Maverick def Dez Wellston to advance to the Final Four of the STL title tournament following his Sure Shot. Post match Cornell Douglas and Kastle come out and beat down Maverick till the Blood Brothers make the save.

For more info:

Twitter: NWL_STL

Facebook: NWL STL

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nationalwrasslinleague

http://www.nwleague.com

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RCW, Fidelity Communications reach agreement for monthly TV series to debut April 2

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 10, 2017

 

 

LEBANON, Mo. – Professional wrestling fans in portions of three states will soon have the opportunity to enjoy the action of Ringside Championship Wrestling (RCW) on a local cable television station.
RCW Ringside Edition TV will premiere on Sunday, April 2 at 10 a.m. as a 30-minute monthly broadcast on Fidelity Local 6.

“We are extremely excited about this opportunity with Fidelity Communications,” said Brian Thompson, owner and promoter of RCW. “This will help RCW further establish its brand in the world of pro wrestling and sports entertainment.”

Based in Sullivan, Mo., Fidelity Communications has a history of success through innovation. Since 1940, the company has been committed to bringing the latest technology and services to the customers it serves. Fidelity Local 6 is available to viewers in portions of Missouri, Arkansas and Texas.
Markets in the state of Missouri include Sullivan, Owensville, New Haven, Rolla, Lebanon, West Plains, Salem, Nevada, Harrisonville and El Dorado. Viewers in Benton, Bryant and Maumelle, Ark., will also be able to see the show as well as subscribers in the Texas cities of Marshall and Hallsville.
In addition to the Sunday debut, a replay will be shown Wednesday, April 5 at 9:30 p.m. Other replays will air throughout the month. Viewers are encouraged to check their Local 6 channel guide for exact times for the additional airings as each market may vary.

“RCW Ringside Edition TV has the potential to reach 350,000 households,” said Thompson. “This gives the hard working stars of our independent promotion the chance to be seen on a larger platform. We are certainly thrilled by this.”

Future editions of the TV program will air on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m., with the official replay set the following Wednesday evening at 9:30.

Ringside Championship Wrestling began as an independent wrestling organization based in northeast Arkansas in 2010. After six months of activity, including a TV stint on a local ABC affiliate, the company ceased operations. RCW, now based in southwest Missouri, returned in 2016 with one event in Arkansas and has two events planned thus far for 2017 with shows in Cherry Valley, Ark. (March 18) and Lebanon, Mo. (May 6).

For more information on RCW, visit http://www.RCWRingside.com or like the company’s Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/RCWRingside.

Additional information on Fidelity Communications Local 6 Channel can be found at http://www.fidelitycommunications.com/local6.

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