We continue to hear from the madman Ron Powers.

On July 16th Larry Matysik with a FREE MWR Trading card of Matysik to each fan with a paid ticket. 

Is Ron Powers unstoppable? *Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat.*

But that night is filled with much much more for you the fans.

MWR recently posted a letter from MMWA-SICW promoter  Herb Simmons inviting you the fans toEast Carondelet for MMWA-SICW action and a chance to see Chaz Wesson become the new CWC Champion.

Let me share you the letter we received.

Are you serious Herb? A new champion crowned? I think the drinking water inEast Carondeletis eating your brain. Chas will be crowned alright, with a chair. When I’m done with him, his new name will be STAIN. Don’t come to the ring like a cabbage, all head and no rear. Rest up, cause I’ll beat you into August. Herb and Chas, you two better study last month’s tape. LM C you later didn’t have a prayer. When I can press a grown man overhead with one arm, it’s over. I’m guessing you to be about 220lbs, Chas. Shouldn’t be much of a problem. Get ready to ride Air Ron. A 9ft drop to hell.

 Now Larry, its your turn.

 From what I am gathering, You and Ol Herby have been scheming against me and Vincent. I understand YOU are the one getting Herb the guys to try to take me out.

What happened to you?

 Whats up with this crap I’m hearing?

 Et tu Brutus? The funny thing is, and not many people know this, You created me.

You, Frank, Bob, and Herb, all molded me into the ruthless, heartless, cold blooded individual I am today. I listened and did everything you guys tought me. I am your Frankenstien. What is like to feel helpless, scared, and unsure, of whats coming next. I’ll let you in on a little secret, It will be unforgettable. And everyone will have YOU to thank.

 Now, as far as the open challenge to arm wrestle, its still on. Surely, there has to be someone who can beat me.

Ah hell, who we kiddin? I am unstoppable.

Ron Powers CWC Champion

World League Wrestling has the esteemed pleasure to announce its first guest for the 2011 Harley Race camp. This guest has history in professional wrestling like no other. His family started in the late 1950’s and thrived in the Texas area with World Class Championship Wrestling. Not only did he wrestle for W.C.C.W., but he also wrestled world-wide for the N.W.A. This wrestler is the last remaining member of the Von Erich family, Kevin. “The Golden Warrior” has agreed to be a guest at the world-renowned camp ran by the 8-times world heavyweight champion as well as be a guest at the show following the camp on Oct. 22, 2011.

      Kevin Von Erich’s heritage in professional wrestling speaks for itself. The Von Erich family is considered to be one of the most popular wrestlers in this business’ history. The oldest of 5 sons, Kevin started wrestling in 1976 for his father’s promotion of World Class Championship Wrestling. His natural athletic ability helped him gain popularity and made him into one of the company’s biggest stars. His feud with Terry Gordy, Michael “PS” Hayes, and Buddy Roberts (collectively known as the Fabulous Freebirds) showcased matches that brought World Class Championship Wrestling to its peak. These matches helped sell out the Dallas Sportatorium on a weekly basis.

      While achieving great success as a tag team with his brothers (Kerry, David, and Michael), he also gained stardom as a singles wrestler. He wrestled all over the world for the National Wrestling Alliance including St. Louis, Georgia, and Florida. He also competed for a short time with the World Wide Wrestling Federation. One of his standout matches as a singles competitor came on Christmas day of 1978, as he defeated Bruiser Brody for the NWA American Heavyweight Championship. He also had numerous other matches with superstars including the 8-Times World Heavyweight Champion, Harley Race.

      Kevin Von Erich has since retired from professional wrestling to spend time with his family. He rarely makes appearances for any company, but has agreed to come in and help out with World League Wrestling ran by Harley Race for this year’s camp (scheduled October 17th through October 21st, with a show in Eldon, MO on October 22nd).

To reserve your spot in gaining advice in this ultra-rare experience by Kevin Von Erich, please visit http://www.harleyrace.com/camp09.html to download the registration form. Also, if you have any questions, please email 2011wlwcamp@earthlink.net or call 573-392-4100!

Tony and Ross show off a proclamation from the Mayor of St Louis

I just got back from St Louis where tonight I had the opportunity to meet WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas.

Tony Atlas and promoter Ross McCutchen spent Thursday speaking to the Gene Slay’s Boys’ Club before taking the time to meet the fans for a special meet and greet dinner.

The meet and greet is only $15.00 and you purchase your dinner.

Tonight is the last chance for you to meet Tony Atlas in a special meet and greet, so do not hesitate to call Ross at 573/270-7218 to tell him you want to take part in the last night before he heads back home.

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum has selected its special award winners for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. The Class of 2011 includes winners of the Frank Gotch Award, Lou Thesz Award, Jim Melby Award, and George Tragos Award.

The Hall of Fame is located inside the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa.

Jim Duggan, known by his ring name “Hacksaw”, will receive the Frank Gotch Award for bringing positive recognition to professional wrestling through work outside the ring.

The Lou Thesz Award, given to an individual in wrestling who has taken the skills of professional wrestling into the realm of public service, will be given to Jim Ross. Scott Teal will receive the Jim Melby Award for excellence in professional wrestling journalism.

Pat Miletich, a former Mixed Martial Artist and the founder of Miletich Fighting Systems, will receive the first George Tragos Award. This award is given to an exceptionally competitive wrestler who has adapted his wrestling skills and competitive nature to excel in Mixed Martial Arts.

This year’s George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction class includes two inductees—one living and one posthumous—and four special award winners. Inductees into the Hall of Fame are Dory Funk, Jr. and Gorilla Monsoon.

The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame weekend will take place on July 22-23, 2011, in Waterloo, Iowa. The weekend includes a celebrity golf tournament, a professional wrestling show, wrestling seminars, a wrestling round table discussion, an autograph signing, and an induction banquet.

For additional information contact the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum at (319) 233-0745 or e-mail info@wrestlingmuseum.org.

Class of 2011

Living inductee: Dory Funk, Jr.
Dory Funk, Jr. will join his father, Dory Funk, Sr., and brother, Terry Funk, in the hall of fame. Dory, Sr. was inducted in 2006 and Terry was inducted in 2010. The Funks will be the first family with three members in the hall of fame.

Funk, Jr. is best known for his four-year NWA World Heavyweight Championship reign. Funk is currently the coach of Funking Conservatory, a professional wrestling school featuring his unique brand of wrestling. The school is based out of Ocala, Florida.

Posthumous inductee: Gorilla Monsoon
Bob Marella, known by his professional wrestling name of Gorilla Monsoon, was an accomplished college wrestler. Marella placed second at the 1959 NCAA tournament for Ithaca College at heavyweight.

Monsoon had a distinguished professional wrestling career that included many titles, including the WWWF (now WWE) United States Tag Team title. He was also known for his successful career as a commentator for the WWE. Monsoon died on Oct. 6, 1999.

Frank Gotch Award: Jim Duggan
Jim Duggan has a distinguished wrestling career that includes the first Royal Rumble win in the WWF (now WWE) in 1988, and was the heavyweight champion in the WCW. He won titles in various other associations as well. Known as “Hacksaw,” Duggan would carry a 2 x 4 piece of wood into the ring during his matches.

Duggan, a survivor of kidney cancer, has also had success outside the ring. He has worked with a variety of charities including the Children’s Home Society for underprivileged children, Shiners International, Make-A-Wish, and the Special Olympics. For the past eight years he has participated in the Variety Kids Telethon.

Lou Thesz Award: Jim Ross
Jim Ross is one of the most recognized names in professional wrestling. He is best-known as a professional wrestling commentator and for his executive work with World Wrestling Entertainment. Ross has been heavily involved with scouting and talent development with the WWE.

Ross consistently works with several service organizations, including the Support Our Troops initiative, Circle of Champions, and Get R.E.A.L. (Respect, Education, Achievement, Leadership). He has also been involved with Meetings with Children with Life Threatening Illnesses.

Jim Melby Award: Scott Teal
Scott Teal is the owner of Crowbar Press and is the webmaster of 1wrestlinglegends.com. Teal has been writing about professional wrestling since 1968. Since that time he has been involved with publishing over 100 books on the subject of professional wrestling.

In 2003, he published his first autobiography, “Inside Out,” with Ole Anderson. Since then, he has published 10 other books, including autobiographies with several high profile wrestlers. Teal is currently working on books with Stan Hansen, Bill De Mott, Van Vader, and editing books on Nikita Koloff (with Bill Murdock) and Ed “Strangler” Lewis (by Steve Yohe).

George Tragos Award: Pat Miletich

Pat Miletich is one of the most successful Mixed Martial Artists and trainers in the world. He is the founder of Miletich Fighting Systems—based out of Davenport, Iowa—which trains some of the most successful fighters in MMA.

As a competitor Miletich compiled a 29-7-2 Mixed Martial Arts record from 1995 through 2008, becoming the first Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight champion at UFC 16 in 1998. He is also a color commentator for Strikeforce which airs on CBS/Showtime. Miletich began wrestling at the age of five and wrestled for Bettendorf High School

Plus do not miss wrestling that very weekend in Waterloo, Iowa with the legends and stars of today and yesterday.

Check out Aaw Professional Wrestling, Cheerleader Melissa, Shelly Martinez, Raven, Mason Beck, Shane Hollister, Knight Wagner, Jordan McEntyre, Eryn The Manager  and in the NEW Smashing Pumpkins music video film!

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Metro Pro Wrestling TV Champ- Michael Strider (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Michael Strider went to war with Derek Stone in June for the Metro Pro Wrestling  TV Championship. The battle waged in the ring and all over the building. At the end of the night the fans were thrilled to see Strider become the MPW TV Champion

In July Metro Pro Wrestling returns for a great night of wrestling as Strider will defend against one of the very best wrestlers in the country, Mark Sterling.

Straight from the MPW Website comes these great news.

Metro Pro Wrestling returns to Turner Rec Center in Kansas City, KS, on Saturday, July 9, for our next television taping for Metro Sports! Doors open at 6 p.m., and bell time is 7 p.m.

Matches announced so far:
– Metro Pro Television Title Match – Michael Strider (c) vs. “The Fittest Wrestler in the World” Mark Sterling
– NWA Midwest Tag Team Title Match – Heroes for Hire (c) vs. Jeremy Wyatt & Sir Bradley Charles
– Grudge Match – Mad Dog McDowell vs. Bull Schmitt
– Administrative Assistant Position on the Line – #1 Brett Young vs. Domino Rivera (w/ Lucy Mendez)
– What will Commissioner Murphy have to say to the deranged Derek Stone and his actions as of late?
– Also in action: Derek Stone, NWA Kansas Champ Tyler Cook, Pete Madden, Miss Natural, Rebelucha and more!

You can always keep up with everything Metro Pro Wrestling on our Facebook page!

Tickets are on sale now, and a SPECIAL DEAL for our July 9 show. Kids tickets (12 and under) are $5! Get your tickets for July 9 now in our Metro Pro Store!

Metro Pro Wrestling airs every Saturday night on Time Warner Cable’s Metro Sports at 11 p.m. The show replays several times during the week! Check local listings for details.

Turner Rec Center is located at 831 S. 55th St, Kansas City, KS.
For more information, call Metro Pro at (816) 222-5455.