On April 27, Pro Wrestling Epic hosted the second annual EPIC 8 Tournament. Emanating from the American Legion hall in Mount Pulaski, IL, this year’s tournament featured eight of the best wrestlers on the Midwestern independent radar. Davey Richards, Blake Steel, Brandon Aarons, Derek Cornell, Mephisto, Jordan McEntyre, Tony Kozina, & ACH, all battled it out in a tournament with a future PWE championship opportunity hanging in the balance. At the end of the night it was none other than Jordan McEntyre who would walk away as the winner of the 2012 installment of the EPIC 8.

McEntyre would not have an easy night as he competed in a total of three matches against the likes of Tony Kozina, Brandon Aarons, & Davey Richards, defeating them all to become the new king of central Illinois pro wrestling.

Following his pinfall victory over the Ring of Honor World Champion, McEntyre was allegedly heard backstage boasting “If Davey Richards is the best in the world, then what does that make Jordan McEntyre”.McEntyre now has the opportunity to challenge any PWE champion of his choosing for a title match.

In addition to the EPIC 8 Tournament fans witnessed an exciting match between PWE United States Champion Ace Hawkins, and Ring of Honor star Kyle O’Reilly. Following the match, in a shocking turn of events Hawkins would viciously attack O’Reilly, hitting him from behind with the U.S. belt. Hawkins went on to berate O’Reilly in a rant seemingly focused on his close association to fellow ROH alum Davey Richards, whom trained Hawkins back in 2008.

The biggest surprise of the night came when PWE Champion, (and last year’s EPIC 8 winner) Brandon Espinosa’s interview time was interrupted by Jimmy Jacobs. Jacobs would immediately challenge “The Elitist” to defend his PWE title against him later in the night. Reluctantly the champion agreed to compete, and the match was made official by PWE President Ben Simon.

Those familiar with Pro Wrestling Epic know that Jacobs & Espinosa headlined the 2011 EPIC 8 Finals, providing a match that would later be chosen as the central Illinois Match of the Year by the Nose Bleed Seats.

Other notable moments throughout the night included…

-The flawless return of Brandon Aarons, who ousted Mephisto in the first round. Aarons, who returned to Pro Wrestling Epic for the first time in fourteen months, proved that he hasn’t missed a beat, and still has the potential, and desire to be one of the biggest names on the PWE roster.

-During a special six man tag team match involving the Submission Squad, & Alexander Rudolph against Matty Montcalm, KC Jackson, & The Mississippi Madman, PWE Tag Team Champions The Hooligans (who are currently under a 90 day suspension) made their presence known in a big way as they spoiled the match for the latter mentioned team after delivering a chair shot to the Madman.

PWE returns to Mount Pulaski for “DAMNOCRACY” on Friday, July 6, 2012. Be sure to visit http://www.prowrestlingepic.com for the latest PWE news and event info.

Complete results from 4/27…

-Gary Jay defeated Zulu Mike in a pre-show match

-ACH pinned Mat Fitchett & Dave Osborne in a three way dance in which the winner earned the remaining spot in the tournament.

-Quarter Final Match:

Jordan McEntyre pinned Tony Kozina

-Quarter Final Match:

Brandon Aarons defeated Mephisto

-PWE United States Champion Ace Hawkins pinned Kyle O’Reilly to retain the title.

-Quarter Final Match

Blake Steel defeated Derek Cornell

-Quarter Final Match

Davey Richards beat ACH

-Semi Final Match

Jordan McEntyre pinned Brandon Aarons

-Semi Final Match

Davey Richards defeated Blake Steel after interference from PWE champion Brandon Espinosa.

-Submission Squad, & Alexander Rudolph defeated Matty Montcalm & Money Makin’ Jam Boyz

-Epic 8 Finals:

Jordan McEntyre pinned Davey Richards to win the 2012 EPIC 8 Tournament.

-Jimmy Jacobs defeated PWE Champion Brandon Espinosa to win the title via “End Time” submission.

Tradition returns to pro wrestling as the 3rd generation sons of legendary HOF Kevin Von Erich, Marshall and Ross Von Erich debut in 2012 in the Midwest with Harley Race’s World League Wrestling. MWR fans first got a glimpse of the young men during the 2011 WLW, WWE, Pro Wrestling NOAH Training camp in Eldon Missouri last fall.

After a grueling training camp across the globe with many of the best at Pro Wrestling NOAH, the sons returned for their very first match with WLW this past spring.

Yet the sons are natural athletes who have excelled in high school sports prior to seeking the best training possible to enter the rough and rugged world of Pro Wrestling.

It is with great honor that we present to you the trading card of Fritz Von Erich’s grandson, the nephews of Kerry, David, Mike and Chris and the son of Kevin Von Erich to our trading card set.

Look for these young men to work hard to be the best that they can be and just maybe the hysteria of the Von Erich’s will return to an all new generation of wrestling fans.

For the official website of the Von Erich family click here.

For info on World League Wrestling click here.

For info on Pro Wrestling Noah Click here.

#1 The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz – 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year

#2 Mark Sterling– 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year

#3 The Hooligans Devin and Mason Cutter – 2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year

#4 MsChif – 2009 MWR Female Wrestler of the Year

#5 Mike Sydal – 2009 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year —-SOLD OUT—

#6 Jeremy Wyatt – 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year, 2008 & 2009 MWR Match of the Year (vs. Michael Strider, vs. Tyler Cook)

#7 Santana G – Midwest Sweetheart

#8 Kahagas – The Tokyo Monster

#9 Mephisto – Hardcore Favorite

#10 Tyler Black – Ring of Honor World Champion

#11 Sir Bradley Charles – Rising star trained by Lance Storm

#12 Brandon Espinosa – 2011 MWR Wrestler of the Year

#13 Dave Vaughn – The Wrestling Machine

#14 “The Future” Donovan Ruddick – The 6’9″ Monster

#15 Brandon Aarons – Current Triple Crown Champion in the Midwest

#16 Davey Richards – Arguably the best in the world today

#17 “Superstar” Steve Fender – First American wrestler to train in Pro Wrestling NOAH Dojo

#18 MR Late Nite – “Hollywood Super Agent”

#19 Eric Allen – The Pride of Peoria

#20 Eddie Edward – American Wolf

#21 Evan Money – The Pro Wrestling Kid

#22 Delirious – A Familiar Face from “The Edge of Insanity”

#23 Jason Jones – On the Path to Superstardom

#24 Tony Kozina – Rugged and Well-Traveled Veteran

#25 Jeromy Robb – Senior Referee at 3XW and MECW

#26 Sean Vincent– Canada’s Favorite wrestler

#27 Lucy Mendez – Midwest Latino Knockout

#28 Trevor Murdock – Former WWE Superstar

#29 Eric Davis –Senior referee at IHW and PWE

#30 Angel -ECW Original

#31 Jonathan Greshem– Electrifying young star

#32 Brett Young -#1

#33 Michael Crase Jr -Metro and NWA Dynamo Ref

#34 -U-Gene Dinsmore– Lovable fan favorite.

#35– Billy McNeil– Innovating high flyer.

#36 Mia Martinez – Mysterious and fiery, Midwest diva

#37 Mike Sydal – 2010 MWR Wrestler of the Year

#38 Stacey O’Brien-2008 MWR Female Wrestler of the Year

#39– Neil Diamond Cutter– Prince of Death

#40– Bloody Harker Dirge– God of Thunder

# 41– Brian Breaker– 2011 Pro Wrestling Noah tour

# 42 Brandon Schmitt -WLW and Metro Pro Ref

#43 The The Mississippi Madman– PWE Champion

#44 Dan Gier WLW Announcer

#45 B.G. James– 7 time World Tag Champion

#46 Rob Conway– 3 Time WWE Tag Champion.

#47 Larry Zbyszko- 2 time AWA World Champion

#48 Michael Barry – MR Saturday Night

#49 The Lumberjacks Abe and Gabe– Most decorated tag team in the Midwest

#50 Larry Matysik – Wrestling at the Chase announcer

#51 Jimmy Jacobs– ROH Superstar

#52 The Survivor Barry Ryte – Cancer Survivor

#53 Jessie Belle Smothers – Tracey Smothers daughter DING DING

#54 The Strong Style Devil’s – Bailey Mannix Eric Allen, Loveley Leon

#55 Ace Hawkins– Young High flyer

#56- Ryan Howe– WWE Tough Enough

#57- Misfitt Manners– Mizfitt Madness

#58- JB Payne-The Midwest Mauler

#59 Dave Hebner – Legendary Ref

#60 El Generico– The Generic Luchador

#61 Tony Atlas-MR USA

#62 MsChif– Raven Johnson Art card of the 2012 MWR Sexiest female of 2012

#63 Maddog McDowell– Fan favorite around the Midwest WOOF WOOF

#64 Michael Elgin– ROH Superstar

#65 KC Jackson– The Main Attraction

#66 Ron Powers – SICW Champion

#67 The Briscoe Brothers– The Baddest Tag team on the planet.

#68 OUTKAST– One half of the Bum Rush Brothers.

#69 Miss Natural– 5-time Harley Race’s WLW Ladies Champion.

#70 Bob Geigel– 3-times NWA president

#71 Chase King– Young star in St Louis.

#72 MWR/3XW Match Card Jeremy Wyatt vs Mark Sterling IRON MAN CARD

#73 Hellfire Symphony– The Great Malaki and The Great Cheyenne

#74 Jeff Vernetti – SICW ring announcer

#75 Stacey O’Brien – 2 time MWR Female Wrestler of the Year

# 76 Michael Strider- Kansas City wrestling legend.

#77 Amanda the Blood Thirsty Vixen -Beautiful, Extreme and BloodThirsty

#78 Ricky Cruz– Puerto Rican Superstar

#79 Adam Pearce – 4-Time NWA World Champion.

#80 The All Night Express– Rhett Titus and Kenny King-Red hot tag team

For a complete list of Missouri Wrestling Revival trading cards as well as WWE , TNA and Japan sets check out the website Wrestling trading cards.com here.

To purchase MWR Trading cards:

1) Catch the star at a show to have them autograph the cards personally

2) Contact them via facebook or myspace

3) Send $1.50 in money order or check for each card at *

Brian Kelley

305 West 3rd Salisbury Missouri 65281

or Paypal at flairmwr@yahoo.com

*Checks will take longer to clear than money orders so expect time for that to happen. Make sure you list exactly what card you are wanting to have.

Please note that when purchasing MWR Trading cards from the wrestlers, that they decide the prices for their cards. We highly recommend that you get them from the stars themselves and let them know that you enjoy MWR.

These cards are limited and are not mass produced making them highly collectable.

3XW Tag Team champions The American Bulldogs offer an open challenge to any teams in the Midwest to challenge them at 3XWrestling events in Grimes (June 8) and Boone (June 9).

Both events also feature Hall-of-Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, who will be available for autographs and photos!

The Grimes event is free to the public. Boone is free for children under 17 and only $10 for adults.

More information available at http://www.3XWrestling.

“The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell prepares to battle “All That” Matt Murphy, the first graduate of the Harley Race Wrestling Academy, in Boone, Iowa on June 9.

The event also features Hall-of-Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, who will be available for autographs and photos!

The Boone event is free for children under 17 and only $10 for adults!

More information available at http://www.3XWrestling.

Johnny “Big Time” has tried to recruit Matt Maverick for some time now-in his last attempt to win him over he suggested a match between Shank Barzinni (the man responsible for Maverick’s injury) and Maverick-as Johnny put it-so Maverick could get his revenge.

The Board has already been in the works of signing wrestlers to the Sunday roster decided to allow this match take place this Sunday. Those who are familiar with these two men will not want to miss this match! Be there this Sunday at 330pm to get a seat.

3XWrestling presents Live Pro Wrestling at the Governors Days celebration in Grimes, IA!

Friday – June 8th, 2012

Waterworks Park
Hwy 44 & N James St
Grimes, IA

5 pm to 7 pm

Featuring:

WWE Hall of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase

Wrestling that day will be:

Singles match
“The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell vs. “Delicious” Devin Carter

Singles match
“The Laotian Sensation” Ricky Kwong w/Chad Mylan vs. Ray Stryker

Also in action:
3XW Tag Team champions The American Bulldogs – Maddog McDowell & “The American Fury” Jon West, Ryan Slade, “Torturous” Tony Sly, Sparrow & more to be announced!

This event is FREE to the public!

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3XWrestling – Live! Featuring “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase

Saturday June 9th, 2012

Leonard Goode Stage
Boone County Fairgrounds
Boone, IA

Bell time is 7:30 pm

Featuring:

WWE Hall of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase

Women’s Wrestling
Miss Natural vs. Angelus Layne

Singles match
The 1st student of Harley Race – “All That” Matt Murphy vs. “The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell

3XW Tag Team championship (If retained on 5/25 & 6/8)
“Babyface” Tony Cortez & SM King
vs.
American Bulldogs – Maddog McDowell & Jon West (c)

Singles match
Jaysin Strife vs. “The Survivor” Barry Ryte

Singles match
Ryan Slade vs. Jeff O’Shea

Singles match
Ray Stryker vs. Brady A. Dezire

*Card subject to change

Tickets:

Adult General Admission $10

*All Kids 17 & Under get in FREE!*

Direct link to buy tickets online

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/250463

Tickets will also be available the day of the event

This event is sponsored by:

Mediacom

Air Lanes

Aspen Athletics

Prints Copy Center

Henry J’s Taco House

White’s Automotive

Godfather’s Pizza

B & B Grocery

TCW Wrestling is pleased to announce KSN 16 Joplin, MO as the first station to be announced to carry the 1-hour high def show. It will air Sundays at 10 AM starting June 17!

TCW will still be available online each week at tcwwrestling.com