Editor’s Note: First off thanks to Shane  Cooper for this write up on this exciting night of action from the last WLW show. I have to apologize for not getting it out there to the MWR fans sooner; in fact I thought I had already posted it. It’s just that I have been so busy with day to day life(broke down cars, being broke lol) working on MWR Trading cards, hyping the 2011 Yearbook on the site and trying to get support along with it. That being on the road along with e-mails galore has meant that I have been getting behind.

With that said, I hope you enjoy this write up along with the photos of an exciting event from Eldon Missouri for Harley Race’s WLW show in April.

WLW returns with a great show in Springfield, Illinois feature the #1 contender for the WWE World title Dolph Ziggler with a meet and greet, the 2011 MWR Future Star Award recipient Brian Breakers last WLW show before he heads to work with the WWE developmental system, the 2-time MWR Female Wrestler of the Year Stacey O’Brien takes on the most decorated WLW Ladies Champion in the history of the promotion Miss Natural. Yet that’s not all, Marshall and Ross Von Erich take on Strong and Reckless for the WLW Tag, Mark Sterling will be in action as well as the current WLW Champion Jason Jones.
Also in attendance will be world renowned artist Rob Schamberger who will be offering an exclusive 25 Harley Race prints that will be sold for only $25.00 with all the proceeds going towards the Make a Wish program.

Then the next night we will be in St Louis for SICW as the new CWC Champ Ricky Cruz defends his title for the first time against Gary Jackson. Plus the debut of “All That” Matt Murphy to the promotion adds only to the excitement of the night. Last but not least how will Ron Powers act for the first time in over a year he does not have the title?

2 Great Nights here in the Midwest that you will not want to miss.

Brian Kelley – Editor/Owner Missouri Wrestling Revival.

By Shane Cooper

Photos Brian Kelley

Greetings all, I was recently fortunate enough to be at the Eldon WLW show and was treated to a great night of wrestling. There is one thing that the big guys could learn from WLW, and that’s simply that wrestling fans want to see wrestling and the story gets told in the ring, not on locker room interviews or kisses in the parking lot.

The opening match of the night featured “The Gentleman Bruiser” Ryan Drago who had a very impressive performance winning a 3 way dance against two formidable opponents in Britton Tucker, a guy that is new to me and Mark Sterling who could easily be in a main event picture as good as he is. Drago took a beating in the match, but at the end of the having his hand held high with a busted lip in a much deserved the victory. I hope and expect to see him in title contention soon, he deserves it.

Mark Sterling meet Ryan Drago- Photo Credit Brian Kelley

Superstar has wrestled around the world, here he takes on the young Von Erich. -Photo Credit Brian Kelley

In the second match of the evening “Superstar “Steve Fender  took on an up and coming star in Marshall Von Erich. Marshall has a great look and Steve is no pushover in the ring.

With more match time, more experience taking on skilled veterans like Fender, Marshall can only become something special, and with him having a legendary family name, it certainly doesn’t hurt his cause one bit either.

Hard earned victory for Marshall Von Erich- Photo Credit Brian Kelley

Stacey O’Brien proved why she is the best women’s wrestler in the Midwest in her victory over The Great Cheyenne. She’s not only a great competitor but also very easy on the eyes. On the other side of the ring The Great Cheyenne played her part to perfection and I’m sure this isn’t the last meeting we will see between these two.

The Great Cheyenne brings the pain to the current WLW Ladies Champion and the 2011 MWR Female Wrestler of the Year Stacey O’Brien – Photo Credit Brian Kelley

After the intermission we were treated to two matches that were a wrestling clinic . with each being just as good if not better than what you watch on TV in the big companies. The four names of the guys in these last two matches, if you don’t know these guys, search for them, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Elivis delivers a dropkick to Jeff Strong- Photo Credit Brian Kelley

Jeff Strong won a back and forth battle against somebody who I had not seen before, but I most definitely want to see again is the man that goes by the name of Elvis Aliaga. The match was for the second annual Harley Race Invitational tournament and each man left it all in the ring. Outstanding match by these two guys and I was impressed beyond belief by how great these two guys were.

The refs face says it….Jeff Strong takes the 2012 Harley Race cup!- Photo Credit Brian Kelley

In the Main Event of the night, the WLW World Championship was on the line as Jack Gamble challenged Champion “The Prince of Professional Wrestling” Jason Jones. The crowd had Jones riled up as they chanted “Princess” “Princess” over and over again. This would get under the skin of Jones allowing Gamble to earn the upper hand early.

The match went back and forth as Jones would use cheap shots and anything he could to gain the upper hand. He even used the ref as a shield knocking him out in a moment in which Gamble rightfully could have won the match. With the ref down it allowed Jones time to use a foreign object knock Gamble out and pin him for the 1-2- 3.

“The Prince of Pro Wrestling” Jason Jones wins again.-Photo Credit Brian Kelley

As the champ walked away thinking he had the victory, former WLW Champion Brian Breaker came to the ring, showed the ref what had happened, and the decision was reversed.

WWE bound Brian Breaker takes exception to Jason Jones antics during his match with young Jack Gamble.- Photo Credit Brian Kelley

A victory for Jack Gamble but Jason Jones cowardly ways allowed him to keep the belt to fight another day. I wish they had restarted the match, but that’s for another time.

Also a big congrats to Brian Breaker for being awarded the 2011 MWR Future Star, a great honor for him and most certainly very deserving.

This Saturday!!! Are you gonna be one of the few who has to listen to the stories told about this event, or are you going to be the one bragging to your friends about what you saw on this night? $10 tickets/cover charge to get in. Drink specials all night, awesome food, and the BEST live entertainment in the Omaha/Metro area. Please message me for tickets or head to BadonkaRonks CB and let CBbar Scene where all the real action is in Council Bluffs.

It’s all fun and games till someone gets hurt..The Submission Squad’s Pierre Abernathy has made waves from the Midwest to Texas-Photo Credit Brian Kelley

Name: Pierre Abernathy
DOB: 8/29/1983
Height: 6’2” Weight: 225 lbs
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Trained By: Nick Tyson & Adam Raw
Pro Debut: 6/24/2003
ACW Debut: 6/17/2007 – “A Sexxxy Sunday Night”
Signature Moves: Tap Out Time (Crossface), European Full Nelson, Lariat
Finishing Moves: Culture Shock
ACW Titles: Tag Team Titles 11/16/08 – “Our Time to Shine 2008” with Evan Gelistico pinned former champions The Garza Brothers in a 4 way match which also included Team Smurf & Troubled Youth. Lost the titles later in that same show to the team of Jerry Lynn & Scot Summers

Young Guns U-30 Title 10/18/08 – “A Nightmare on Tenth Street” defeated former champion Robert Evans in a 4-way elimination match which also included Jaykus Plisken & Junior Garza

Tag Team Titles (2) 01/17/2010 – “Guilty by Association 4” – With Submission Squad partner Evan Gelistico, defeated former champions Jerry Lynn & Scot Summers

Other Titles Held: LWA Heavyweight Title, 2X LWA Medallion Holder, GCW Tag Title (w/ Evan Gelistico), Wreckingball Wrestling Tag Titles, LWA Tag Team Titles (w/ Evan Gelistico), LAW (Ark.) Tag Team Champion, PWP (IL) Tag Team Champion, PWO (TX) Tag Team Champion
Notable Feuds and Alliances: (In his own words)
Alliances: His group his friends his only family The Submission Squad

Feuds: Pierre has been in battles with many. These are the top feuds: Jordan Taylor (Over LWA President seat). The Bearded Men of Space Station 11 (a war that lasted 3 years over the way pro wrestling should be). Adam Raw (a feud over who should be the flag carrier over the LWA). Dorian Victor (battle over LWA medallions). Gary the Barn Owl (Before Gary joined the Squad these two men fought in 8 states over 5 years over many titles.) Jerry Lynn/Scott Summers ( Fought over ACW Tag Titles). Team Smurf (a feud that lasted 6 months over the ACW tag titles). Masada/Scott Summers ( A battle thats just begun)

Personal History: (In his own words) Pierre has won many titles in wrestling the first being LWA President. Pierre has worked in 15 states in the USA and even in Canada. Many people ask why the British name and no accent. The answer is Pierre (real name Paul) hates everything about the USA from its government to its wrestling fans. So much so he adapted a non-American name.
Quote: Its a motto Pierre has lived by since he was 12 years old “Death Before Dishonor”

Credit Texas Anarchy.com

Miss Natural is a master technician who is more than capable of defeating her opponents with pure power or she can just outwrestle them. – Photo Credit Brian Kelley

To watch what the 5-time Champion has to say click on the link below.

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Since his debut, Truk Thompson has proved himself a dominant force in AAPW. At “Summer Chaos” on June 30, he will face the challenge of another newcomer, Ben Boone. This is a first-time match up pitting two of the Midwest’s finest against each. Will Thompson continue to roll through the competition or will Boone score an impressive win in his AAPW debut?

Joey Eastman and Darin Corbin teamed up at St Louis Anarchy at the first of the year- Photo Credit Brian Kelley

There are those that fans and promoters just don’t care about. But, these elite few are relentless in their quests for becoming a star. Even if that means that they must start their own promotion to make their in-ring dreams come true. Doesn’t matter who shows up, the quality of entertainment, or if it makes money…just as long as they get that moment to shine. Cause heck, if they don’t book themselves; who will?

 Enjoy.