Missouri Wrestling Revival

Following the news of the retirement of the Official Missouri Rankings yesterday, Missouri Wrestling Revival is deactivating the Missouri Heavyweight Championship, effective July 2. Mike Outlaw is the final champion.

From 2015 until 2021, the title was at stake in every singles match the champion had in Missouri. A rule change late last year deemed that only bouts against ranked contenders were mandatory, giving the champ more freedom.

When results became unretrievable, the rankings discontinued, and now there is no basis for the “new rules” to which the champion makes defenses.

We wish Mike Outlaw the best. This deactivation is not a reflection of himself. On the contrary, Brian Kelley and yours truly both think that this time is indeed best to “go out on top.” Mike is truly the best wrestler in the State (look at the numbers). He represented MWR and Missouri well. Outlaw is also still the Crown of Glory champion.

Here are all ten men that have called themselves MWR Missouri Heavyweight Champion from 2015-2022.

Ricky Cruz: (217 days) 10/3/15 – 5/7/16

Brandon Espinosa: (322 days) 5/7/16 – 1/4/17, 5/13/17 – 7/22/17

Barackus: (28 days) 1/4/17 – 2/11/17

Ace Hawkins: (469 days) 2/11/17 – 5/13/17, 7/22/17 – 3/10/18, 12/15/18 – 5/11/19

Karim Brigante: (266 days) 3/10/18 – 11/17/18, 12/1/18 – 12/15/18

Jack Gamble: (14 days) 11/17/18 – 12/1/18

Hollis Giroux: (105 days) 5/11/19 – 8/24/19

Farmer Billy Hills: (44 days) 8/24/19 – 10/7/19

Adrian Surge: (<1 day) 5/7/22

Mike Outlaw: (253 days) 10/22/21 – 5/7/22, 5/7/22 – 7/2/22