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“For almost six years, I have done everything in my ability to ensure that Scott County Wrestling was a great venue of entertainment for people in the Quad-Cities area. Mark Storm and Pro Wrestling NEXT do not agree with my vision, however, and despite everything that I have done to rid them from my life, I realize now that I have never put anything on the line. Great reward can only come with great risk, and so I put Scott County Wrestling on the line in the Winner Takes All 30 Man Prestige Rumble at SCW Prestige on April 10th. Once SCW is victorious, Pro Wrestling NEXT will be no more, and Mark Storm will have no other choice but to walk away from this business for good, under a cloud of shame for which he is worthy. No more tricks, no more loopholes. There’s only room for one of us, and SCW will make sure that the history of this great company will never die.”

Obviously, Jake Ryder and SCW are determined to eliminate PWN from midwest wrestling world for good. When I caught up with the leader of Pro Wrestling Next, Mark Storm, he wasn’t shy about his thoughts for Prestige ’09 either:

“On Friday, April 10th at Prestige it all comes to a boiling point. For the last 17 months Jake Ryder has made my life a living hell. But, come friday it will all be over.

For all intents and purposes Prestige sounds like something illustrious or pre-eminent. Nothing could be more misleading. Because Friday I lead Pro Wrestling Next into war and there’s nothing illustrious about war. One way or another the face of professional wrestling in the Quad Cities, the whole midwest even, will forever be changed. When the smoke clears and all is said and done either myself or Jake Ryder will stand tall, completely in control of the promotion that we’ve both had a hand in running over the last several years, while the other will be left with nothing.

I don’t know what the immediate future brings for me. Though I have total faith in the men who back me I also know that nothing is a given. The final battle in this war is an over the top rope rumble, and anything can happen. What I do know is that I do not regret my journey. If Scott County Wrestling is victorious and i’m banished forever I will at least know that I’m a much better man than I was when I assumed control over four years ago. Hopefully the things that i’ve done will not have been for nothing. But, should Pro Wrestling Next overcome the odds and win the war I will still have a long hard road trying to return this fed to the pride and glory that it once had. Before a diabolical egomaniac twisted and perverted it.

If this is the end then thank you for the past 6 1/2 years. But I can promise you that myself and all of Pro Wrestling Next will do whatever we can to make this the beginning of a new chapter. The NEXT chapter.”

There you have it, ladies and gentlemen. Obviously, the stakes are high this Friday at Davenport’s Beyond the Baseline. Don’t miss out on your last chance to see either PWN or SCW!

The Show

For nearly 6 years, Scott County Wrestling has been a staple in midwest professional wrestling. On April 10, 2009, that could change forever at SCW/PWN Prestige, featuring the annual 30 Man Prestige Rumble Match. For the first time ever, the Prestige Rumble will have a team format. Each side will be represented as they fight for their survival. Scott County Wrestling, a staple in midwest wrestling for years led by Jake Ryder and Marek Brave, will battle the rebel team of Pro Wrestling NEXT led by Mark Storm and Shane Hollister. It’s winner take all. Which entity will survive?

The battle between Pro Wrestling NEXT and Scott County Wrestling began in October 2007 when Marek Brave and Mason Beck kidnapped Mark Storm’s wife Julie and tormented Storm for months, eventually forcing him to sign his resignation before getting her back. Then at Prestige ’08, it was revealed that SCW Senior Executive Jake Ryder was the man behind the curtain calling for the kidnapping of Julie Storm and essentially pulling the strings of Marek Brave.

Over months, Ryder went on a tirade as the sole owner, firing anyone and everyone that stood in his way. One-by-one, Krotch, Tank Roberts, Dan Lawrence, Nicky and Shane Hollister were all disposed of by Ryder until in July ’08 when all of them came storming back and did the unthinkable by stealing Marek Brave’s SCW title belt and setting it on fire! The war was on. At EPIC 5 in September ’08, it was SCW vs. PWN in a Best of 3 series. If SCW won, PWN was done forever. If PWN won, they become a permanent entity within Scott County Wrestling.

It was tied 1-1 when Marek Brave and Shane Hollister met for the first time in a Steel Cage Match that electrified the crowd to no end. Shane Hollister was victorious and Pro Wrestling NEXT was officially born into the world of professional wrestling. Since that night, SCW and PWN have been battling back and forth, but on April 10, 2009 it all comes to an end.

The lines have been drawn and the battle is set. It’s Scott County Wrestling vs. Pro Wrestling NEXT in the first ever 30 man team Rumble match. The last man standing will decide who survives and who falls. Will Pro Wrestling NEXT survive to become the new force in the midwest or will Scott County Wrestling prevail and continue to dominate? There’s only one way to find out.

Scott County Wrestling vs. Pro Wrestling NEXT
The Prestige Rumble 2009
Friday, April 10th
Beyond The Baseline – Davenport, IA
1540 W. 12th St.

Team SCW vs. Team PWN
30 Man Prestige Rumble Match

Scheduled to represent Team SCW in the Prestige Rumble: Mark Sterling, Danny Daniels, Knight Wagner, Nick Brubaker, The Hybrids, Ryan Slade, Juice Robinson, Hunter Matthews, Full Throttle, Tony Kozina, Arik Cannon, The Northstar Express and more to be announced!

Scheduled to represent Team PWN in the Prestige Rumble: Shane Hollister, Krotch, Dewey Dawson, Tyler Cook, Mike Sydal, The Phoenix Twins, Zero Gravity, Jordan McEntire and more to be announced!

PWN Championship HAIR vs. TITLE Match
The Mississippi Madman(c) vs. Marek Brave
If Brave loses, he will have his head shaved!

Arik Cannon & The Northstar Express vs. Shane Hollister & The Phoenix Twins

Doors open at 6:30
Bell Time is 7pm

Advance Tickets for $10 are available at:
Co-op Records in Davenport, IA
Have Fun Collectibles in Moline, IL
Video Games Etc. in Davenport, IA and Moline, IL

$12 seats are available at the door, $15 for front row and kids 12 and
under are just $5 general admission and $7 for front row. Kids under 5 are free!

www.scottcountywrestling.com
www.myspace.com/scottcountywrestling

Who will accept "The Rebel's" challenge?

Pro Wrestling Phoenix Presents: “Open Contract” – April 11, 2009

PWP Heavyweight Champion “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt has informed PWP management that he wants to issue an open contract to any PWP wrestler for a title match on the evening of April 11th. After careful consideration, this request has been accepted.

• ** Any current member of the PWP roster may accept the open contract, even if they already signed to compete in a separate match that night! This leaves the possibilities for the Championship match on April 11th wide open! Who will accept this challenge? The only way to find out is to be there on April 11th!
• ** Also signed is a four team elimination bout for the PWP Tag Team Championship! “The Knights of Fire” Jaysin Strife and Vic Victory will defend against Mark Sterling & Brett Young, Preston Maxwell & Zac James, and Jimmy Rockwell & Ricky Kwong in what is sure to be a very exciting contest!
• ** After months of questionable behavior, Donnie Peppercricket has had enough! It will be Donnie going one on one with his former Superfriend partner, Joey Daniels! This friendship has been thrown out the door!
• ** Two athletes who had an impressive showing in PWP last summer finally make their return! It will be “Unbreakable” Zach Thompson taking on “Canadian Sex Icon” Ryan Slade! These two will be out to impress the PWP faithful in what should be an outstanding match up!

Also appearing: Abu Colossus, “Babyface” Tony Cortez, Mike Sydal, Chris Havius, Stephen Saint, and more!!!

PWP Presents: Open Contract!!!

Saturday April 11, 2009!

National Guard Armory
2415 E Kanesville Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Front Row $15
General Admission $12

Doors: 6:30 – Bell Time: 7:00

This is a night of action you can’t afford to miss!!!

www.ProWrestlingPhoenix.com
www.MySpace.com/ProWrestlingPhoenix

Go to the MWR Storefront and pick up your copy!  You can get it with a DVD case and artwork, or without!  MWR plans to bringing the best of the Midwest to you!

Also available:

MWR Newsletter Issue 1! 

Go check it out!

High Voltage Wrestling [Episode 4]
“Diamonds and Dust”
March 14, 2009

One disc (includes case and cover art).  DVD-R.  Hard Camera with graphics.  Also available with no case or cover art.

Approximately 2 hours of wrestling action featuring HVW Heavyweight Champion “The Future” Donovan Ruddick, Kahagas, The Hybrids, The Hooligans, “Big” Rick Fuller, “Superstar” Steve Fender, “King of 450” Steve Anthony, plus the crowning of the first ever Livewire Champion!

The Mystery and Excitement of WLW’s 10th Anniversary

by Josh Ray

Excitement is building about an event that is still months away and has yet to be fully revealed to Midwest wrestling fans.  World League Wrestling will celebrate 10 years of family friendly high octane wrestling with an anniversary show this Fall that promises to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience to those lucky enough to attend.

Details are sketchy at this time, but Missouri Wrestling Revival promises to keep wrestling fans advised as information becomes available.  MWR will also be there for the event itself, providing coverage and support in whatever capacity is needed. 

Here are the mysterious details at this time:

• a guest with huge drawing power will be in attendance.
• due to this guest, a larger venue than the Eldon Community Center will be required.
• as of this time, the venue will be the Eldon High School Gym, which reportedly holds over 2,000 people.
• many guests from Harley Race and WLW’s past will be there.
• top Japanese wrestling promotion Pro Wrestling NOAH will be involved in some capacity.

It is unknown at this stage whether the 10th anniversary show will affect the annual WLW-NOAH training camp and show.  No matter what, MWR will be there to get the scoop!

FREE Wrestlemania 25 Party in South County @

The Upper Deck (above All-American)
11133 Linberg Business Ct.
St. Louis Mo 63123

Full bar, full kitchen, NO COVER!!!

The Fan Shop will be on hand to sell all your WrestleMania 25 gear and more!!!

Sunday April 5th.
Doors open at 5pm
PPV starts at 6pm

Over 15 high definition big screen tvs, 3 projectors, plenty of space. first come, first sat!!!

We will hold all future WWE and TNA PPV events here as well

The Next Midwest Best Series Match is…
MWR and 3XWrestling team up once again!

by Josh Ray

After months of looking for that perfect showcase singles match…  a match that would give the future of professional wrestling a way to shine bright…  Missouri Wrestling Revival has teamed up with 3XWrestling (3XW) to provide the next match in the Midwest Best Series.  On April 17, 2009 at 3XW’s April Showers…  of POWER! at their new venue in Des Moines, IA, The Des Moines Social Club (1408 Locust Street), 3XW Cruiserweight Champion “Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell looks to continue his meteoric climb throught the MWR rankings by defeating a young man with hopes of staking his claim on Rockwell’s belt, Mike Sydal.

Sydal has been very active in the MWR coverage area over the past six to eight months, with many promotions in the area quick to point out that his brother is in the WWE.  Make no mistake about it, wrestling fans, Mike Sydal is his own man and we here at MWR feel no need to pad his resume in that fashion.  In fact, Sydal has already been predicted by Missouri Wrestling Revival staff to be one of the breakout Midwest wrestlers in 2009.  Will April 17, 2009 be the day he officially brings that prediction to fruition?

“Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell is without a doubt one of the most popular young wrestlers in Iowa.  The 3XW Cruiserweight Champ’s ability to garner cheers from the fans is matched by his competitive drive and athletic ability.  Rockwell finished 2008 at #24 in the MWR rankings, but has climbed to #10 since January 2009 with no signs of stopping.  He could very well use Sydal as another notch in the belt on his way up the Midwest wrestling ladder.

This match is sure to please, but it is not the only match on an already stacked card:

Huge 3XW title implications with the main event, plus the MWR Midwest best Series match!

Available now!

The first issue of the 4-page, full-color, magazine glossy Missouri Wrestling Revival Newsletter is now available to order online.  MWR staff will be selling copies at select shows throughout the Midwest for $3.00, but you can save 50 cents off the cover price if you order online!  All you have to do is go to the MWR Storefront page and select your quantities via Paypal!

Every issue will feature:

• an MWR Newsletter Exclusive cover story that has never before been seen!
• at least one more MWR exclusive story!
• A “Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words” feature with some of the best ringside photography.
• an “MWR Spotlight” which promises to showcase a new wrestler, tag team, personality or promotion every issue.
• Updated rankings for those who might not frequent the site.
• An updated list of upcoming shows.
• and much more!

If you are looking for more information on pro wrestling in the area, a great souvenir to have autographed at the next show, or are looking for a way to encourage your friends to attend a show, this newsletter is for you!

New Midwest Wrestling presents First Blood 2009 on April 11, 2009 in Springfield, IL featuring an 8-man tag team war!  Three of those participants: Guy Smith, Spencer Powers, and Michael Shard attenpt to discuss the upcoming show in the following video.

Remember, First Blood 2009 on April 11, 2009 in Springfield, IL!

Going to a wrestling show as a wrestling fan?
WLW 3/21/2009 Recap and Commentary

by Josh Ray
MWR Owner-Editor
inadvertent.nerd@gmail.com

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper told me that I had a wholesome family and to cherish every minute with them. I'm glad I took him up on his advice.

I have been in the United States for three weeks now and I’d be lying if I said things weren’t just a little hectic. My good friend Brian Kelley has been kind enough to help me run the site in my absence, and the transition back to taking day to day control of Missouri Wrestling Revival has left me playing catch up. I am almost to the point where I can stop and take a breath.

Of course, there are some growing pains as Kari, Brian, and I figure out how to best communicate and get the job done. We’re getting to where we need to be, though. We have ironed out most things and I for one am genuinely excited about 2009!

For the past few weeks, I’ve needed little reminders of why I do what I do. I’m sure that it happens to the best of us in pro wrestling. Promoters, wrestlers, fans… we all need those reminders of why pro wrestling is as important to us as it is. Coming back from a war zone, I figured that I’d be immune to some of the petty things that seem to eat at those in the Midwest wrestling scene, but three weeks of hardcore work in the area’s professional wrestling activities have taken their toll.

My remedy? Well, I decided to go to a pro wrestling show as a pro wrestling fan.

Ridiculous thought, right?

I took my wife and two year old son to World League Wrestling’s show in Eldon, MO, not as a representative of Missouri Wrestling Revival (although I’m always an ambassador for my business and website), but as a wrestling fan. I’ve wanted to take my son, Jalen, to a pro wrestling show to share my love of wrestling for some time. He watches it with me here and there when I have it on TV, but my wife has been a firm believer that it would be too much for our son to handle. Seeing as both of us value the well-being of our son and take his raising and our duties as parents very seriously, we made a decision to take Jalen to a show that was:

a) close to MWR headquarters in Lebanon, MO
b) family friendly

"Vietnam Phenom" Bao Nguyen inspires my son to give his old man an uppercut.

Our choice was pretty obvious. One hour away was a World League Wrestling event in Eldon, MO. On March 21, 2009 we set out for the show with one goal in mind: to enjoy it as a family.

Unable to get in the ring, we settle our differences in the crowd.

We took full advantage of the concessions and merchandise tables. We visited the wrestlers that were available. We cheered and booed when appropriate. In other words, we had a great time. My son loved every minute of it, even asking if we could get in the ring continuously throughout the night. He wanted a Harley Race action figure, which Mr. Race gladly signed. He talked to me about meeting “Roddy Piper” and “Superstar Steve” with matter-of-fact enthusiasm. Even my wife, who doesn’t enjoy much about pro wrestling, admitted that it was a great time and that we’d have to come back.

Harley Race makes an autograph out to my son, Jalen. Jalen said, "thank you, Mr. Race", which of course made me proud.

Today, I sit back and reflect while NWA’s new television show is on the TV and my son has a broken toy wrestling ring and some wrestling figures in the living room floor. Did I just get a jolt of renewed motivation? I’ve heard that seeing things through a child’s eyes can have benefits, but never did I give that idea a second thought until now.

Curious about the show’s results?

A very strange Tommaso Ciampa wrestled Darin Waid to a no contest when Ciampa’s partner (Marc Godeker) and Waid’s fellow tag champ (Dustin Lane) joined into the fray.

Brian Breaker finally crushed the fight in “Vietnam Phenom” Bao Nguyen, who was pinned in a little over 10 minutes after a valiant effort. Breaker did not, however, crush Bao’s warrior spirit.

Amy Hennig was able to dethrone the top female wrestler in the Midwest, capturing Stacey O’Brien’s WLW Ladies Championship in the process to the roaring approval of the crowd.

Darin Waid and Dustin Lane made a statement when they defeated the impressive tag team of Marc Godeker & Tommaso Ciampa to retain their WLW Tag Team Titles. Ciampa was enamored with his tag partner’s muscles, although my family was unable to determine whether that was the tag team’s downfall.

The match of the evening for me was a rematch of sorts between two guys that welcomed me back from Iraq a week ago for High Voltage Wrestling in Granite City, IL. “Superstar” Steve Fender avenged his loss in Granite City and went on to capture the WLW Heavyweight Title from “King of 450” Steve Anthony. Trevor Murdoch was the special guest referee, but had been taken out by Anthony’s corner man Johnny Gold. Gold was about to cost Fender the match without ref supervision, when Roddy Piper showed up and took him out. This freed Fender up to finish Anthony while Piper revived Murdoch so that he could make the three count.

"Superstar" Steve Fender is relentless in his attack...

Want to know what I remember most, though? Leaving the show with my wife and son as a wrestling fan.

"Superstar" Steve should consider my boy a good luck charm of sorts!

Special thanks to Dan Gier for putting me on the spot at the show. I’m not much for getting up in front of crowds, but Dan is a great guy and I know he was putting Missouri Wrestling Revival over for the wrestling fans. Since I was at the event with my family as a fan, I chose not to try and present Harley Race with his MWR 2008 Personality of the Year Award, but plan to schedule a private presentation at the Harley Race Wrestling Academy in the near future, with pictures posted at www.MissouriWrestlingRevival.com shortly thereafter,

Thank you to all of the wrestlers for an entertaining evening and, through my son, motivating me to keep plugging away in my attempt to “Give back to Midwest pro wrestling”!

New WLW Heavyweight Champ, "Superstar" Steve Fender.