By Brian Kelley

Wrestling fan Mike Wilson with MWR'S Dubray Tallman

Throughout the past few years MWR has been active in working with the talented wrestlers to bring to the shows FREE MWR T-shirts that they wear to the ring to throw to one lucky fan.

We are always thankful and honored when the wrestlers take the time to help support our site that brings to you FREE wrestling coverage throughout the Midwest to keep you updated on all the top shows and matches in your area.

Due to an hectic past month we have not had a chance to post the photos of the stars and the fans that have caught our shirt from the star prior to their match.

Let us start in Eldon Missouri for World League Wrestling where in a packed house we gave away not only one T-shirt but two on the evening.

We caught up with the exciting Cancun Kid who was set up for a WLW Tag Team Title match with partner Ethan Wright later in the evening against the Champs Mark Sterling and Steve Fender.

After the match The Cancun Kid would have a lot to celebrate as they would knock off the Champs to end their one plus year rein as Tag Team Champs.

In the main event fans got to see Jack Gamble go toe to toe with Jason Jones in a fast paced hard hitting match.



Gamble showed true heart but the experience of Jones was just to much for Gamble. We were unable to get a picture of the fan that caught Gamble’s shirt but was thankful for him taking the time.

BG James (Photo Credit Bill Smith)

The following week we were back with WLW as they invaded Richmond Missouri. Their special guest was none other than the Road Dogg BG James. James represented MWR throughout the night by wearing the MWR shirt and making an impact in the main event.

Young and talented Jeff Strong was the MWR Wrestler of the Night during his match with Mark Sterling. Strong would pick up his very first win of his career against one of the finest wrestlers in the world today. Our congratulations go out to Jeff Strong for his first of many wins.

This past weekend we traveled back to New Midwest Wrestling for an exciting event in Springfield Illinois. The MWR wrestler of the Night was the young and exciting Scott Keyes who ran into a focused former NMW Champion Jonathan Magnus on this night. Thankfully Keyes was able to rebound and make his way out to meet the young fan that caught the shirt by the end of the night.

We would like to thank all the promotions and the wrestlers that help us get the word out to the fans around the country about pro wrestling in the Midwest.

Till next time be good and do not forget to support your local wrestling.

Wrestling fans have been excited about the fresh MWR Trading cards that spotlight some of the top names in wrestling today including U-Gene Dinsmore, Davey Richards, Donovan Ruddick, Brandon Aarons, Mark Sterling, Santana G and Ring of Honor  Eddie Edwards just to name a few.

In the past our good friends at Wrestlingtradingcard.com has kept a checklist for you to keep up with what Superstar is in this highly collectable set.

Now they have their very own Facebook page and we highly encourage you to add them as your friend.

Wrestling Trading Cards.net is the NUMBER ONE place to keep up with all your wrestling cards weather they are WWE, TNA or MWR trading cards.

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Modern Championship wrestling returned to the Walsworth Community Center in Marceline Missouri for a show called No Love Lost  this past Feb night featured an innovative new match type, as well as the crowning of two new champions.

The evening began with the sponsors being thanked, the building being recognized, and some other bookkeeping items by MCW Promoter Dustin Watson. He was interrupted, however, by the antics of Pablo the Puerto Rican Poolboy, and the debuting Silverdust. The pair sprayed silly string all over the arena, and when confronted by the Promoter, shouted “Stella!” and coated Watson as well.

“Showtime” Shane Somers, accompanied by his manager Garrett “Freakin” Williams berated the Marceline faithful. The pair then went on to deal with Angel de la Muerte, whom Somers defeated with the Gourdbuster.

Silverdust, an enigmatic masked wrestler, then made his compeitive debut in a match with The Bigg Dogg. Dogg used his superior size and strength to manhandle the siver-masked warrior, and won with a big swinging cutter.
In a rematch from a benefit show in Chillicothe Missouri in October, “Superstar” Steve Fender, accompanied by Johnny Gold, did battle with “The Iceman” Howard Moritz. The Gold Exchange proved to be too much for The Iceman on this night, and came away with a controversial win.

Chad Mylan, of the Mylan Management Association, brought his newest client JB Payne “The Midwest Mauler” to the ring and irritated the MCW audience. They did battle with the debuting Austin Storm, a veteran of the ring wars. Storm’s experience did not help on this night, as the MMA-led Mauler brought home a win.

Promoter Watson returned to the ring and brought out a pair of the Brookfield Bulldogs High School state champion wrestling team. The pair received a standing ovation from the largest crowd in MCW history and returned to the back.

Watson then explained a new concept in professional wrestling, the No Limit match. And talked about an open bout to take place after intermission for the new No Limit Championship. The rules of a No Limit match are simple:
No pinfalls – matches end via submission or a 10-count knockout
20 counts outside of the ring instead of 10
Two rope-breaks per competitor per match
The title can change hands on a disqualification or count-out
After the intermission, Warden Winter brought Tony Raze to the ring. The corrupt prison guard and his warden/manager ran down the crowd once again, prompting Promoter Watson to head to the ring. After a verbal sparring bout with Warden Winter, Raze was formally entered into the No Limit open match for the Championship. At the count of 10, The Iceman limped to the ring, cutting off “Superstar” Steve Fender, and inserted himself into the contest. After a lengthy battle, The Iceman made Raze tap to an ankle lock to earn the first-ever MCW No Limit Championship.

The Main Event of the evening saw MCW Champion Brian Blade defend his title against the number one contender Jack “The Hangman” Norton. The contest was two-out-of-three falls, with the first fall being a singles bout, the second being a Falls Count Anywhere, and the third being a Lumberjack Match.

Blade took it to The Hangman, and secured a pinfall after “The Cutting Edge” for a first fall win. Blade continued his relentless assault on the challenger in the second fall. Norton fought back, and secured the second fall via an inside cradle on the floor to knot the match up at one fall each.

The MCW roster surrounded the ring for the final fall, and the two gladiators fought tooth and nail for the most prized possession in Modern Championship Wrestling. In the end, a massive Spinebuster from The Hangman secured Jack Norton his first-ever singles championship to the delight of the hometown crowd.

The Iceman and Promoter Watson joined The Hangman in the ring to celebrate. After Watson and Norton’s daughter got out of the ring, both competitors were brutally attacked by Fender and Blade. After being chased off by Tony Raze, an act which confused Warden Winter, Johnny Gold, demanded that Superstar Steve get a shot at The Iceman’s No Limit Championship at the April 2 event. Simultaneously, Blade invoked his rematch clause against Norton for the same show. Promoter Watson wasted no time in setting up this double main event for the next MCW show in Marceline on April 2.

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For the first time EVER, All American Pro Wrestling will host Collision, a LIVE Television taping on Saturday April 2, 2011 at WSIU Studio A on the campus of Southern Illinois University. Over 26 wrestlers will be in attendance with 8 huge matches including the 20 Saluki Maroon Melee Battle Royal and in the main event, the former AAPW Heavyweight Champion “Serial Thriller” Shane Rich teams with “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony to face the new AAPW Heavyweight Champion Edmund “Livewire” McGuire and “The Marvel” Stan Lee.

Admission is free but seating is VERY limited. Doors will open at 1:00pm and the show starts at 2:00pm. WSIU Studio A is in the Communications Building, 1100 Lincoln Drive in Carbondale, IL. All fans are asked to park in Lot 4 or 40 next to the McCloud Theater. There is no food or beverage allowed in the studio and while fans are encouraged to bring signs of their favorite wrestlers, you may not obstruct another fans view while a match is in progress.

Come be a part of history at AAPW Collision, Saturday April 2, 2011 at WSIU Studio A in Carbondale.



Mauler d. Wayne Mitchell

Max Archer d. Webmaster Stevie K

The Big Texan d. Jimmy D

Ace Hawkins d. Tony Raze

Ace Hawkins d. Tony Raze

Jr. Heavyweight Champ Johnny Courageous d. Brandon Espinosa to win the Battle Royal Title

Dave Vaughn d. Heavyweight Champ Gary Jackson to win the TV Title
–Only Jackson’s TV title was being defended.

DECATUR – By day, Mark Campbell is just a regular guy, an ADM employee supplying cooking oils to local restaurants. As he puts it, “If you go out and eat anything deep fried in this town, I probably put the oil in that fryer.” From 9 to 5, that job is Campbell’s reality. But at night, all bets are off, and Campbell is more likely to be settling disputes with a power slam than the advice of a company mediator.

Once he steps into the four-sided ring, “Mark Campbell” no longer exists – all that’s left is Truk Thompson, professional wrestling powerhouse.

A fan of pro wrestling, Campbell thirsted for action in the ring from a young age. Now 30 years old, he’s become a respected veteran in the Central Illinois pro wrestling scene, training several times a week in Decatur at Skywalker International Sports Complex under the tutelage of fellow wrestler and training coordinator Guy Smith. Mentally and physically, he’s completely transformed himself from the person who curiously inquired about pro wrestling at a Maroa town fair six years ago.

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Eight of the very best will gather together for this weekend at World League Wrestling  for the very first Harley Race Wrestling Invitatinal tournament. The first night will be in Spokane Missouri will the finals taking part in El Dorado Springs Missouri.

In action will be the 2009 PWI Rookie of the Year and 2010 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mike Sydal, the 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling, former Pro Wrestling Noah wrestler Jason Jones, Ryan Drago, Jack Gamble, Cancun Kid, Ethan Wright, and Jeff Strong.

This tournament boast many of the best young talent in all the country and like it that is not enough, their special guest is none other than former WWE Wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper.

In what may be the feud that is bringing women wrestling back into the MWR coverage area, Lucy Mendez and Stacey O’Brien continue their best four out of 7 series.

Lucy Mendez took the first win in Eldon Missouri on March 12th, while Stacey was very aggressive in Richmond Missouri as she even the series at 1-1. By the time this weekend is over one of these ladies can take a 3-1 lead if they can win both of these matches.

I was able to catch up with young star Jack Gamble to get his thoughts about his chance to make a name for himself in this prestigious tournament.

Do not miss this weekend!!

This just in for the first round

1) Mike Sydal vs. Mark Sterling;
2) The Cancun Kid vs. Jack Gamble
3 Ethan Wright vs. Ryan Drago;
4) Jeff Strong vs. Jason Jones.

All first round matches occur Friday night Saturday night, the winner of 1 will face 3, and the winner of 2 will face the winner of 4. Finally in the finals, the 1/3 will face the winner of 2/4. The finals will take place saturday night in El Dorado Springs. The winner will be the new #1 contender and can use his title shot whenever/where ever they please.

Ron Powers is out of control. Can anyone stop this madman. Do not miss MMWA-SICW in East Carondelet IL. this Saturday (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

To whom it may concern,
If you are pregnant, weak at heart, cry easily, or faint at the sight of pure physical torture, do not go to East Carondelet this Saturday night. Danny, I’m glad to see your confidence is in tact, because this is the only way I can get you in the ring, and that confidence will dissipate quickly once we lock up. Here is a training tip, practice falling down. The past is the past. I will punish you beyond beyond belief. Please ask your mother, Julie and the girls to stay home. They don’t need the trauma. Herb, this is just the beginning of the end for you. I will run through everyone in your dressing room quicker than you can get more wrestlers on speed dial. After Saturday, Herb, I will be your champion. Southern Illinois will bow, and there is NOTHING you can do about it.

Sincerely Yours,
Ron Powers