Editor’s Desk…
by Josh Ray

This flyer greeted me in my e-mail inbox a few short days ago with a note from my friend and MWR wrestler/promoter relations guru, Brian Kelley.  It quickly took me back to when I first started Missouri Wrestling Revival as a tool to get more involved in professional wrestling and give back to those who have entertained me for as long as I could remember.  My attitude for giving back doesn’t just extend to wrestling, though.  It extends to my country.

I am not the only one with this mindset.  Thousands of men and women in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines sacrifice their time, bodies, and sometimes their very lives in service to the greatest country on the face of the planet.  Families are fractured with some left in unrecoverable condition.  Men and women who do make it home find that the world has went on without them, and find difficulty in adjusting to everyday life.

High Voltage Wrestling is bringing that story back into focus by putting together a very special “Support the Troops” match in Granite City, IL on March 14, 2009.  Two of my personal favorites square off in a match all about pride and sacrifice when “Superstar” Steve Fender goes one-on-one with “King of 450” Steve Anthony.

Come out and watch this match with me as I return from Iraq, but remember the sacrifices that make our country great.  If you see a soldier’s family struggling, please lend a hand to help out!

Main Event: Hype Gotti vs "The Rebel" Jeremy Wyatt

PWP Presents: Year of the Phoenix IV – 2/28/09

 

PWP Fans – we suffered a setback having to postpone Year of the Phoenix IV – but rest assured, as we have proven before, Pro Wrestling Phoenix refuses to be held down!!! As a small gesture for having to postpone last month, we will have a special gift for the first 50 fans in the building on 2/28, a free DVD featuring a few of the greatest matches in PWP history! We WILL present Year of the Phoenix IV on Saturday February 28, 2009 – here is what you will see on that fateful evening:

*** For the PWP Heavyweight Championship – “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt will defend against Hype Gotti! This will be Hype Gotti’s final match in professional wrestling, and he wants to go out as the PWP Champion! Win, lose, or draw – this is Hype’s last match ever. If he wins, he will be able to retire on top, the PWP Title will then be vacated, and a tournament to crown a new champion would be held in March. Will Hype retire as the champion? Or will “The Rebel” retain? No question about it, this will be a MUST SEE CLASSIC!!!

*** “Babyface” Tony Cortez takes on Chris Havius! Cortez, now back on his own, is looking to get back to the top of PWP – however, Havius has been on a very impressive roll as of late, and has made his intentions know that he wants a shot at the PWP Heavyweight Championship – no doubt, both these men have something to prove, in what will certainly be an epic encounter!!!

*** In a rematch from their PWP classic last March, “The Anarchist” Arik Cannon will meet Ryan Cruz of the Northstar Express!!!

*** The newly crowned PWP Tag Team Champions, Jaysin Strife & Vic Victory will be in tag team action!!!

*** Mid-west standout Mike Sydal (brother of WWE’s Evan Bourne aka Matt Sydal) will make his PWP debut taking on Mark Sterling!!!

*** In what is sure to be an interesting bout, #1 Brett Young will take on The Yellow Dog!!!

*** Stephen Saint will go head to head with Nate Bash!!!

All this and so much more, including: Donnie Peppercricket, Joey Daniels, “The Passion” Zac James, Preston Maxwell and more!!!

PWP Presents: Year of The Phoenix IV!!!

Saturday February 28, 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

http://www.ProWrestlingPhoenix.com
http://www.MySpace.com/ProWrestlingPhoenix

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Information
Kyle Lobner
3XW Ring Announcer/co-owner
Email: FFGKyle@gmail.com 

Professional Wrestling Returns to Des Moines Metro on February 27

3XWrestling makes its 2009 debut on Friday, February 27 when they present “Mardi Gras Brawl” at the Carlisle Rec Center. The Rec Center, located next to the Aquatic Center at 1230 S 5th St in Carlisle, is hosting a 3XW event for the first time. Doors open at 7 pm for a 7:30 first bell.

In the main event at “Mardi Gras Brawl,” 3XWrestling Heavyweight Champion Casanova will defend his title against Maddog McDowell. This will be the first in-ring meeting between these two men since Casanova had to cheat to win in a match with McDowell in November. Casanova has been the 3XW Heavyweight Champion since October of 2008.
“Mardi Gras Brawl” will also feature a match for the 3XWrestling Cruiserweight Championship, as 3XW Cruiserweight Champion “The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell defends his title against former NWA Midwest X Champion Jaysin Strife.

The third of four title matches on the card will feature the 3XWrestling Tag Champions, the Gentlemen’s Club (Gage Octane and Mark Sterling), defending their titles against “The Unbreakable” Zach Thompson and Mike Sydal, brother of WWE Superstar Evan Bourne.

There will also be a women’s match on the card as Malia Hosaka, a 20+ year veteran of the squared circle, takes on Mia Martinez.

There will be a total of eight matches on the card, including four title matches. 3XWrestling Pure Champion Tyler Cook, “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt, “Delicious” Devin Carter, Ryan Cruz, Arik Cannon, Nate Bash, Ryan Slade, Aaron Masterson, Kraig Keesaman, “The Asian Sensation” Ricky Kwong, Donnie Peppercricket, and “Torturous” Tony Sly will also be in action. The full announced card is listed below.

Tickets are priced at $12 for general admission, $6 for children 10 & under and children 3 & under get in for free. Advance tickets can be purchased at Jay’s CD & Hobby located at 5921 SE 14th in Des Moines, by e-mail at Ticketinfo@3xwrestling.com, or via the store at 3XWrestling.com. 

To give fans a feel for the quality of 3XWrestling’s product, the company has posted matches from throughout their 3-year history on Youtube. The matches, along with the most recent episode of “Outside the Ring: The Internet Show” are available for viewing at 3XWrestling.com and at youtube.com/3xwrestlingcom.

For more information, log on to www.3XWrestling.com, email general@3XWrestling.com, or call Kyle Lobner at (515)402-7669.

3XWrestling is a locally owned & operated professional wrestling company. 3XW has held monthly events in Iowa since July 2005. Blending upcoming mid-west based pro wrestlers with nationally known wrestling stars, 3XW has established a faithful following of fans in each area they run events. Each event is family friendly and is filled with the action & excitement that only pro wrestling can provide.

3XWrestling – Mardi Gras Brawl

Friday, February 27, 2009
Doors open 7 pm, Bell time 7:30 pm

Carlisle Rec Center
1230 S 5th St
Carlisle, IA

Featuring:

3XW Heavyweight championship
Casanova (c) vs. Maddog McDowell

3XW Cruiserweight championship
Jaysin Strife vs. “The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell (c)

3XW Tag Team championship
Mike Sydal & Zach Thompson
vs.
The Gentlemen’s Club – Gage Octane & Mark Sterling (c) w/Todd Countryman

Women’s wrestling
Malia Hosaka vs. Mia Martinez

Plus:

“The Anarchist” Arik Cannon, Ryan Cruz of The Northstar Express, “Torturous” Tony Sly, “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt, Ryan Slade, Nate Bash, “The Asian Sensation” Ricky Kwong, 3XW Pure Wrestling champion Tyler Cook & more!

MWR Rankings Review
February 2008

by Josh Ray
MWR Owner-Editor

Note: Review the updated MWR Rankings by clicking here.

Singles

2009 in the MWR coverage area has, up until this point, been the year of former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Superstar Al Snow. Snow broke into the MWR Rankings at number 100, but made appearances all over the Midwest in January. One of those appearances was an entertaining and informative interview by Absolute Wrestling Radio’s Mark Bland and Matt Krueger. After a big victory over MWR 2008 Wrestler of the Year Jeremy Wyatt for NWA Dynamo Pro, all eyes are on Snow for his next move.

In the last update to the rankings in January, a reader made the comment that Zach Thompson should be listed. Thompson responded with great showings in the past month in the region, resulting in his listing at number 92. Thompson’s recent tag team pairing with Mike Sydal for 3XWrestling could steal some time away from Thompson’s singles efforts, but the time with the young, capable Sydal will do wonders for both men in the future.

Right above Thompson in the rankings is Edmund “Livewire” McGuire at number 91. McGuire is an electrifying and extremely popular wrestler for All American Pro Wrestling. So popular, in fact, that he was selected by wrestling fans to be the number one contender to AAPW Heavyweight Champion “Serial Thriller” Shane Rich. McGuire came up short in that effort, but proved that he is a top talent in the area.

For the longest time, Feature Presentation’s Eric Ruffington has been in the top ten or top twenty of the singles rankings for some time, but his partner Blake Steel is starting to gain steam in the singles division, as well. Currently ranked at number 80, expect this NBWA mainstay to gain traction in solo competition.

If respect from the fans was the only criteria for our ranking system then following his match with Dingo for High Voltage Wrestling, Kahagas would be ranked number one. As it stands, the “Japanese Nightmare” is sitting solidly at number 65 with a very promising future in the MWR coverage area.

Even after his MWR December 2008 Wrestler of the Month Award, one of the best kept secrets in the area is a man by the name Curly. The Three Stooges nut is popular with the fans and talented beyond belief. In his very young wrestling career, Curly has already proven to have loads of potential. Wrestling for IWA Productions and AAPW, Curly comes in at number 43.

Like a bullet, “King of 450” Steve Anthony shoots into the rankings at number 38. The brand new World League Wrestling Heavyweight Champion defeated Eugene Dinnsmore and “Superstar” Steve Fender for the belt this past month and really solidified himself as a top Midwest wrestling star after great success with tag team partner Marc Godeker in WLW. Expect 2009 to be Anthony’s year.

Another champion that has top ten potential this year is the 3XW Cruiserweight Champion “Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell. The Cruiserwight division in 3XW is healthy, filled with wrestlers that have held championship gold elsewhere in the MWR coverage area. A strong showing by Rockwell over the next few months will have him listed well above his current number 18.

The margins are narrowing amongst the top ten wrestlers, especially in the top five. “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt is still number one, but wrestlers such as Mark Sterling, Hunter Matthews, and Donovan Ruddick all gunning for the top spot!

Tag Teams

A new tag team is making waves in All American Wrestling (AAW). The team of Josh Raymond and Christian Able, collectively known as House of Truth, have picked up two victories in as many months and sit at number 25 in the rankings. House of Truth are slowly working toward AAW Tag Team Title contention and a showdown with the champs, the Phoenix Twins, who sit at number 2.

Mad Dog McDowell and Aaron Masterson are an odd pair at first glance, but as the Bayou Outlaws both men are the Metro East Championship Wrestling (MECW) Tag Team Champs. As the level of competition continues to heat up in MECW, so too will the ranking of the Bayou Outlaws. McDowell and Masterson are currently ranked number 17.

Mark Sterling is one half of two tag teams in the rankings. One is the Gentlemen’s Club (with Gage Octane), and they are ranked number 12 with the 3XW Tag Team Titles. With Todd Countryman at their side, Sterling and Octane have managed to dodge title defenses in recent months, but have one on the horizon. With a victory, this team should climb back into the top ten. Sterling’s other tag team partner, Darrien Sanders, adds a lethal “kick” to the equation as they come together to form the LONRs. The LONRs are ranked number 3, but could very well take the top spot before the summer wrestling season.

The team with the most upward momentum right now, however, is the Ego Express. KC Karrington and Steven Kennedy are the first ever Lethal Wrestling Alliance Tag Team Champions and are ranked number 5. A possible future title defense against the Northstar Express could make or break this team’s chances at the number one spot in the rankings!

Female Wrestlers

A lack of variety in the WLW Women’s Division has Stacey O’Brien seeming less dominant than she actually is, so she still maintains the number 1 spot. However, Alexis Lightfoot’s recent activity, coupled with MsChif’s return to the MWR coverage area could spell more competition than O’Brien has had in quite some time.

Conclusion

That does it for this edition of the MWR Rankings Review. Please feel free to send in all questions, comments, or suggestion. You can also click below this article to comment on it, but please keep things respectful!

Missouri Wrestling Revival Presents:
2008 Year End Awards!

The staff of MWR offers our first reflective effort on an entire year of Midwest wrestling action.

Compiled by Josh Ray
MWR Owner and Editor

An Amazing Year

2008 was MWR’s first year in operation and what an amazing year it was!  The year saw a lot of wrestlers and tag teams step into the spotlight on a regional stage and even the elevation of another Midwest wrestler to a global stage when Matt Sydal transformed into Evan Bourne for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).  It’s time to get the ball rolling for the MWR coverage area by announcing the winners and runners up for the MWR 2008 Awards!

The MWR 2008 Awards were voted on by a group of wrestling insiders almost three times the size of the normal awards committee.  Ballots were compiled from quarterly and monthly awards for the entire year, so needless to say that voting was close.   Be on the lookout for award presentations across the MWR coverage area in the coming months!

MWR 2008
Wrestler of the Year

“The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt
(55 points)

The 2008 Wrestler of the Year has done about all he set out to do the entire year.  After a furious battle in a no rope barbed wire match with National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Central States Champ Michael Strider in February that ended in a loss, Wyatt did what he has always done…  he warped it into some strange form of rage-fueled motivation. 

In the St. Louis area, he became the Lethal Wrestling Alliance (LWA) Medallion holder first, then went on to use his brain to easily become the LWA Heavyweight Champion by claiming his LWA Medallion-given right to challenge for the belt moments before it was to be forfeited by then champ Jordan Lacey.  Since then Wyatt has proven that he is as slick and intelligent as he is fierce, using mind over matter to retain the title even when at the brink of defeat.

In southwest Iowa, he turned a singles wrestling winning streak for Pro Wrestling Phoenix (PWP) into a PWP Heavyweight Title reign.  Putting Abu Colossus down for the count isn’t an easy task, but Wyatt did it.  Wyatt also beat Tyler Cook within an inch of his life for 3XWrestling (3XW) in Davenport, IA at 3XW’s “BAM-O-Ween” after the first match in MWR’s Midwest Best Series pitting Tyler Cook against Shane Hollister.  Wyatt was relentless in his assault, even repelling an attempt by Shane Hollister to save Cook from a sever beating.  Putting an exclamation point to the ambush, Wyatt delivered a curb stomp to Cook using Cook’s own 3XW Pure Championship Belt.

“The Rebel” finished 2008 as Missouri Wrestling Revival’s 2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Champion and possibly had the best year of his career.  Some of the most entertaining matches of 2008 included him, as he was involved in MWR’s February and June matches of the month.  The February match with Michael Strider went on to win the MWR Match of the 1st Quarter.

The MWR Awards Committee voted “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt as the MWR 2008 Wrestler of the Year!

1st Runner Up – “The Future” Donovan Ruddick (37 points)
2nd Runner Up – Shane Hollister (35 points)
3rd Runner Up – “Delicious” Devin Carter

Others receiving votes:  Hunter Matthews, Eric Ruffington

MWR 2008
Tag Team of the Year

Northstar Express
(51 points)

Every discussion about tag teams in the Midwest includes Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz.   Collectively known as Northstar Express, these two have turned the entire Midwest tag team scene upside down.  Mainstays north of the MWR coverage area for F1RST, the past year solidified their status as the best tag team in the Midwest.  It could be argued that they’ve made tag teams in the area better through their highly competitive matches in 2008.

All American Wrestling (AAW) Tag Team Champions in the Chicago area, the Northstar Express also held the 3XWrestling (3XW) Tag Team Champions for a record 20 months.  Battling and bettering rivals such as the Phoenix Twins, Adrenalin Overdose, Krotch & Mad Dog McDowell, and the Phoenix Twins, the Corbin and Cruz were riding high on their own success.  They were consistently ranked number one in MWR rankings, a fact that wasn’t lost on the tag team.

However, there were some struggling points in 2008 for the team in a very competitive Midwest tag team division.  The LONRs defeated them on two separate occasions in title defenses for Pro Wrestling Phoenix (PWP).  The Gentlemen’s Club in 3XW used Northstar Express-patented underhandedness and an injury to Darin Corbin to end the team’s record-breaking 3XW Tag Team Title reign.  They traveled to St. Louis for the first time and met the up and coming tag team of Davey Vega & Johnny Vinyl for Lethal Wrestling Alliance (LWA), but came up short.  The late summer and early fall were difficult for the team.

Typical of a competitive tag team, though, the Northstar Express bounced back by regaining the AAW Tag Team Titles and making the third time a charm by defeating the LONRs for the PWP Tag Team Titles.

MWR’s January and July Tag Team of the Month were voted by the MWR Awards Committee the 2008 Tag Team of the Year!

1st Runner Up – LONRs (39 points)
2nd Runner Up – Phoenix Twins (33 points)
3rd Runner Up – Zero Gravity (25 points)

Others receiving votes: Feature Presentation, Simply the Best

MWR 2008
Female Wrestler of the Year

Stacey O’Brien
(46 points)

Stacey O’Brien was the most active female wrestler in the MWR coverage area, and she’d no doubt tell you all about it if given the chance.  Although recently in a Groundhog’s Day-esque cycle with third generation wrestler Amy Hennig, Stacey O’Brien has wrestled and beaten nearly every female th Midwest has to offer in 2008.

The former MMWA-SICW Women’s Champion  made the move to central Missouri for legendary Harley Race’s World League Wrestling (WLW) and found a home, quickly finding a way to defeat the beloved Ms. Natural in April in MWR’s hometown of Lebanon, MO for WLW’s Lady’s Championship.  She put a headlock on the title for most of the remainder of the year, briefly losing the title to Amy Hennig before recapturing it.  She hasn’t looked back.

Although destined to face Amy Hennig again in the future, Stacey O’Brien has the confidence and ability to keep her at bay.  Rumors of a Stacey O’Brien-MsChif match could set the tone for 2009.

The MWR Awards Committee has voted Stacey O’Brien the 2008 Female Wrestler of the Year!

1st Runner Up – MsChif (45 points)
2nd Runner Up – Malia Hosaka (31 points)
3rd Runner Up – Ms. Natural (30 points)

Others receiving votes: Amy Hennig, Alexis Lightfoot

MWR 2008
Promotion of the Year

3XWrestling
(45 points)

3XWrestling (3XW) combined great talent, an awesome venue, a dedicated staff, and excited fans into a terrificly entertaining product in 2008. It’s difficult to find a promotion in the Midwest with the dedication and professionalism of this Iowa-based promotion.

Looking at the talent alone, 3XW has top-tiered singles wrestlers such as Gage Octane, Devin Carter, Mark Sterling, Mad Dog McDowell, Jeremy Wyatt, Tyler Cook, Shane Hollister, Arik Cannon and Casanova in regular competition. Tag Teams like the Northstar Express and women like Malia Hosaka bring depth by legitimizing the tag and women’s divisions, too. What distinguished 3XW as a leader in 2008 wrestler-wise, however, is the up and coming rookies that are being developed and sculpted by the 3XWrestling experience. Guys like Ryan Slade, Zach Thompson, Mike Sydal, Aaron Masterson, Jimmy Rockwell, and Brady A. Dezire are the future of Midwest wrestling and all are 3XW mainstays.

A look at 3XW isn’t complete without acknowledging the staff. The supporting staff includes ring announcer KL Snow, conflicting leadership with Todd Countryman and Skylar Pierce, the once docile Chad Mylan, and many more. These individuals give 3XW its character and appeal.

Although the promotion will no longer be at inPlay! in Des Moines, IA, there is reason to believe that 3XW will continue to be a force into 2009. When one group of individuals has the passion and dedication that 3XW possesses, success is a forgone conclusion.

The MWR Awards Committee voted 3XWrestling 2008 Promotion of the Year.

1st Runner Up – Lethal Wrestling Alliance (40 points)
2nd Runner Up – World League Wrestling (39 points)
3rd Runner Up – Scott County Wrestling (34 points)

Others receiving votes: New Breed Wrestling Alliance, High Voltage Wrestling

MWR 2008
Personality of the Year

Harley Race
(54 points)

Harley Race is Midwest professional wrestling. So much of Race’s innovative past has been imitated the world over, and those who imitate his style are quick to give credit where credit is due. Men from Bret Hart to Triple H pay tribute to Harley Race.

“The King” continues to cast a large shadow here in the Missouri Wrestling Revival coverage area, but he chooses to let his World League Wrestling (WLW) do most of the talking as he works behind the scenes to develop tomorrow’s pro wrestling stars.

At the direction of Harley, WLW has done numerous fund raisers in 2008, including a huge benefit for the Pro Wrestling Museum in Iowa. Harley also put together a great show at the end of WLW’s annual training camp with Pro Wrestling NOAH. He continues to have a great working relationship with the top wrestling promotion in the world, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Where else in the Midwest can a wrestler enjoy tutelage from Ricky Steamboat and Harley Race, while training and wrestling with the likes of Kensuke Sasaki and Morishima?

The saying goes, “behind every great man there is a great woman”. Harley is no different, frequently ackowledging the love, care, support and guidance from his wife BJ.

The MWR Awards Committee voted Harley Race 2008 Personality of the Year!

1st Runner Up – Gary Giaffoglione (40 points
2nd Runner Up – Mark Bland (29 points)
3rd Runner Up – Joey Eastman (20 points)

Others receiving votes: Luke Roberts, John Bach, Mad Conservative Crimefighter

MWR 2008
Match of the Year

Central States Wrestling Heavyweight Title No Rope Barbed Wire Match:
Michael Strider (C) vs “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt
February 2, 2008 in Lawrence, KS
(38 points)

When the match was announced, skepticism ruled the day. NWA Central States Wrestling was attempting a comeback after sporadic activity in the Kansas City area and a big match needed to headline the event, but fans still wondered. Why would “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt still have a grudge with Michael Strider, National Wrestling Alliance Central States Champ, much less one big enough to warrant a potentially brutal no rope barbed wire match for the title? Fans debated, while behind the scenes MWR searched for the answer.

Speaking of his supposed dead feud with Strider, Wyatt summed it all up:

“You see, Strider superplexed me off of a cage and through a board covered in barbed wire. That’s something that sticks with a guy.”

February 2, 2008 came to Lawrence, KS in a big way, with Strider and Wyatt not holding anything back. Both men tried to toss the other into the barbed wire without landing in it himself. Then all hell broke loose. The phrase “blood, sweat, and tears” doesn’t even begin to describe the battle that ensued. The fans were at a fever pitch and the two gladiators in this particular battle were dead set on victory.

Strider emerged victorious and retained the title, but such was the importance of this match that Jeremy Wyatt actually gained strength, motivation, and respect from the loss. Professional wrestling in the Midwest can be fully understood by watching matches like this. Two men giving every fiber of their being to be the best.

Even the post match action created an air of excitement. After an intense stare down, Wyatt stormed away, but returned to attempt a rescue of his opponent from a three-on-one beatdown.

It is unfortunate that after this show CSW was never able to pick up steam. The promotion eventually closed operations, and this match, the 2008 MWR Match of the Year, might be never be seen in its entirety again.

1st Runner Up –
Pro Wrestling Phoenix Tag Team Title Match and Missouri Wrestling Revial Midwest Best Series Match #2:
The LONRs (C) vs Northstar Express
October 25, 2008 in Council Bluffs, IA
(36 points)

2nd Runner Up –
World League Wrestling Tag Team Match:
Kensuke Sasaki & Katsuhiko Nakajima vs Keith Walker & Oliver John
September 19, 2008 in Eldon, MO
(30 points)

3rd Runner Up –
Scott County Wrestling Heavyweight Title Match:
Tyler Black (C) vs Shane Hollister
April 4, 2008 in Davenport, IA
(27 points)

Other receiveing votes:

Lethal Wrestling Alliance 8-Man Survivor Series Streetfight:
Submission Squad vs Ego Express & Bearded Men from Space Station 11
July 12, 2008 in O’Fallon, IL

A look back at 2008

Here is a look at some of the top stories and events that helped shape the Midwest wrestling scene over the past year!

Most Loved and Most Hated

• “Delicious” Devin Carter
  Easily the most loved wrestler in 3XWrestling.  The former 3XW Heavyweight Champion lost the belt late in 2008, but had one of the best win-loss records of any wrestler in the region.  Carter is charismatic, funny, and intelligent.
• Dinn T. Moore
  It doesn’t matter what town Dinn T goes to.  He gets booed.  Loudly.  Even though he’s one of the most talented wrestlers on the World League Wrestling roster, due to vocal chanting to the contrary Moore constantly has to remind the fans that he, in fact, does not suck.

Inspirations

• Mississippi Madman
  After facing health concerns early in the year, Madman bounced back to capture the SCW Heavyweight and Mid Pro Undisputed Championships.
• Steve Szoke
  A mentor to so many wrestlers in the Midwest, Szoke passed away in 2008 and left behind a great legacy.  Many wrestlers came together free of charge to put on a tribute show at the request of Tobi Hope, titled DIEHARD 4EVER.
• Bud Chaplin
  National Wrestling Coalition may have ended a twenty-year run after Bud’s passing, but his memory still lives on as an inspiration to many in the wrestling business.

Feuds

• “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt vs Tyler Cook
  The 3XWrestling feud of the year for a reason, these two former best friends have been at each other’s throats for months.  Wyatt executed a brutal attack culminating in a curb stomp on Cook’s 3XW Pure Championship in October after his Midwest Best Series match with Shane Hollister. 
• Ego Express vs Vinyl & Vega
  These two teams are still technically feuding since the match that was supposed to end it all never took place.   Girlfriends, blood, sweat, and fire summarize a brutal and unrelenting feud that could see a violent end in 2009.
• Tyler Black vs Shane Hollister
  Former Scott County Wrestling Tag Champs together, Tyler Black ducked and dodged Hollister’s challenges for his SCW Heavyweight Title for months before losing it in a great match on April 4, 2008 in Davenpot, IA.  This feud was one of the hottest in Iowa for 2008 and resulted in a match of the year candidate.
• Northstar Express vs Phoenix Twins
  Jockeying for the top position in the MWR rankings for all of 2008, a clearcut winner of the feud was never crowned, leaving fans clamoring for more!

Behind the Scenes

• Kari Williams
  A future nationally recognized pro wrestling journalist for sure, Kari worked behind the scenes for MWR and St. Louis area promotions, giving her time and effort to help improve the wrestling scene and prove her passion for the sport. 
• Iceman
  Instrumental in getting a nearly catastrophic failure of a show back on track in an honest and straight forward manner, Iceman proved that honesty and hardwork trump shady tactics any day. 
• Martin T
  The former NWA Central States owner has been a consistently great referee for World League Wrestling, and also reffed for Total Nonstop Action in 2008!

What to look for in 2009

The end of 2008 showed signs of life for Midwest independent wrestling that are serious indicators of an even better 2009!  Here are a few of MWR’s predictions!

The Next Wave of Midwest Stars

• Ryan Slade
  Already a popular young block in the 3XW tower, Slade has been getting strong reactions in MECW where he is becoming a mainstay, as well as SCW where he has just started making appearances.
• Mike Sydal
  Nobody can deny the huge upside of having a versatile (both athletically and character-wise) man like Sydal on a card. 
• Zach Thompson
  Currently teaming with Mike Sydal in 3xw, Thompson has really started coming into his own and developing a more outspoken persona.
• Brandon Marino & Aaron Scott
  Impressive in their few MWR coverage area appearances in 2008, if promoters give the tag team the opportunity then they’ll bring a whole new dimension to the tag team division.
• Brandon Aarons
  Training with wrestlers the caliber of Dingo will only help to improve this young wrestler in the coming year.  He’s already regaining steam in LWA.
• Bao Nguyen
  One of the most respectable and hard-working wrestlers in all of the Midwest.  Expect a breakout year for this young wrestler.
• Dustin Lane
  With less than one year wrestling, Dustin has look like a solid veteren. He and his tag team partner, the ultra talented Darin Waid, shocked the Richmond, MO when they defeated a team thought of as a 2009 dominant tag team for the World League Wrestling Tag Team Titles: Dinn T. Moore & Brian Breaker.
• Aaron Matthews
  Matthews could be a diamond in the rough. What he lacks in size, he more than makes up for with lightning quick moves and charisma that is off the charts. While he helped put up the cage for the main event at High Voltage Wrestling, he was inside the cage taunting and entertaing  the fans during intermission. If you get a chance to see this rising star, dont miss out.
• Amy Hennig
  Amy has been wrestling the number one female in the Midwest, Stacey O’Brien and learning from every match. We urge you to go see this 3rd generation wrestler at a World League Wrestling show.  The fans loved her grandfather (Larry “The Ax” Hennig) and her dad (the late “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, but when Amy enters the ring the connection with  the fans is unbelievable. Wrestling fans have always been about family, and to them Amy is one of their own, One day she will be in the WWE.  Of that there is no doubt.   Today you have the opportunity to see the future of Women’s professional wrestling in action.  Don’t say that we didn’t try to tell you.
• Tony Stetson
  Young and determined, the IWA/AAPW wrestler has been wrestling frequently. A chance to shine outside his home area could be what the young star needs to go to the next level.

Developing Feuds

• Donovan Ruddick vs Mark Sterling
  After two highly entertaining matches in November and December for the Lethal Wrestling Alliance that screamed intensity, a win by Mark Sterling in the Spring of 2009 could spell a Midwest-wide feud the likes of which hasn’t been seen in years.
• Shane Hollister vs Tyler Cook
  After their historic showdown at 3XWrestlings BAM-O-Ween in October 2008 in the first match of MWR’s Midwest Best Series, Cook and Hollister could have more confrontations across the Midwest in such promotions as Scott County Wrestling and High Voltage Wrestling that set the region on fire. 
• Feature Presentation (Eric Ruffington & Blake Steel) vs LONRs (Darrien Sanders & Mark Sterling)
  Without a doubt two of the best in the area, these two teams have never went head to head.  That could all change in 2009, as the LONRs have been booked frequently in Feature Presentation’s area.  Which team will win when matching the tenaciousness of the LONRs against the tricky tactics of Feature Presentation?
• Dingo vs Kahagas
  Dingo took the first match in January 2009 in his hometown for High Voltage Wrestling, but the Japanese Nightmare earned the respect of Dingo and the fans. There is no doubt that Kahagas will  want to avenge that loss when they meet again. With Kahagas already burning with rage with Dingo’s manager Magic Man involved, this could get ugly quickly. Easily a candidate for feud of the year in 2009 if the fire is lit for the competitiveness both men possess.
• “Serial Thriller” Shane Rich vs Shawn Shultz
  After an emotional win against the ever popular Edmund “Livewire” McGuire, Rich took offense to Shultz sneaking into the ring and hitting  Livewire with a DDT.  Heated words were exchanged, with Shultz telling Rich to “keep the belt clean” for him. If Rich can retain the belt on March 14, 2009 when the belt collector Jeremy Wyatt comes after his title then an epic feud could ensue. If Wyatt wins that evening this could turn in a three way feud for the All American Pro Wrestling title.

Comebacks

• Project Aggression (Michael Strider & “Superstar” Steve Fender)
  Call it a pipe dream, but the entire Midwest tag team scene could be flipped completely on its head if these two join forces again and tour the Midwest.  Any knowledgeable wrestling fan would be hard pressed to pick a current team that could beat Project Aggression on a consistent basis.
• Derek Stone
  Quite possibly the most respected indy champion of the past ten years on the Midwest indy wrestling scene, a rejuvenated Stone would be a welcomed change of pace for many promotions across the MWR coverage area.
• Barrio Boys (Domino Rivera & Angel Medina)
  The Barrio Boys struggled in their first match in 2009 but, like the Juggernaut, once they get to moving they are unstoppable. The winner of the LONRS vs Ego Express feud in Dynamo Pro needs to watch out for these two bad hombres.

Power Players

• Mark Bland & Matt Krueger
  Expect this team, talk show hosts for the St. Louis area’s radio program Absolute Wrestling Radio, to make big moves in 2009!
• Hype Gotti
  A newly retired Hype Gotti will become a colour commentator for a local promotion’s event DVDs.  Whoever picks him up for this job will see their DVD sales double in 2009!
• Brandon Espinosa
  Espy has matches in more MWR coverage area promotions in 2008 than any other wrestler.  Expect this constantly evolving wrestler to capture tag team gold before the end of 2009 in LWA, and heavyweight gold in at least one Illinois-based promotion.
• Larry Barber
  The man has been influential in bringing pro wrestling to the Kansas City area again. In his first two events he has had 200-plus in attendance.  All enjoyed some of the top stars in wrestling.  He also works hard with the Kansas NWA Dynamo Gym.  If you live near Kansas you need to know this power player.
• Pro Wrestling Entertainment
  April 4, 2009 is marked on the calendar to be this promotion’s first event. With some of the top stars in the Midwest on the card plus national stars Al Snow and Tracey Smothers, Springfield, IL looks to be the place to be that weekend

Editor’s Desk…

by Josh Ray
MWR Owner-Editor

I sincerely hope that you have all been enjoying the hard work of my good friends Brian Kelley and Kari Williams over the past month that I have been absent from the Midwest.  It’s nothing but fun and sun for me in Iraq.  Actually, the temperature has dropped to around 60 degrees during the day, but I can’t complain.  Typically this time of year in Iraq is muddy and cold.  It’s really neither right now.

I’ve been trying to keep up with all of the Midwest wrestling action, but as you can imagine, it is difficult.  I’m still here, though.  I’m almost completely caught up with the rankings for the 2009 Wrestling Revival Cup season.  Never fear!  I foresee a few changes, perhaps even in the top ten of the singles and tag team rankings.  There are a few individuals and tag teams that seem to be picking up momentum.  Mid Pro Wrestling Undisputed and Scott County Wrestling Champion Mississippi Madman comes to mind.  So does the Ego Express, perennial rivals of 2008’s cinderella tag team of sorts, Johnny Vinyl and Davey Vega.

I’m excited beyong belief about MWR’s next Midwest Best Series match!  Tyler Black, Ring of Honor star and number one in the 2008 MWR 100, goes one on one with MWR’s 2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Champion “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt at Lethal Wrestling Alliance’s event in January.  I count it an honor to have both high caliber wrestlers in the same ring to help promote MWR and Midwest pro wrestling!  What a way to kick off the new year!

Earlier this month I waited around my camp in Diwaniyah, Iraq for an hour and a half to meet and greet World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars to.  More than 300 soldiers and civilians were disappointed to be informed that the event had been canceled!  I was disappointed, as I had planned on plugging the site and conducting quick interviews.  Randy Orton, Big Show, Chris Jericho, JTG and IRS were all scheduled to be there.  The meet and greet was right outside of my screening office, but unfortunately the even fell through.

Issues 1 and 2 have been shiped for Michael Kingston’s “Headlocked” comic book!  Issues 1 features cover art by Jarry “The King” Lawler, while Missouri Wrestling Revival and Michael Kingston teamed up to showcase top Midwest wrestler Michael Strider in Issue 2 in a special section at the back of the book!  I’ll have very limited quantities of both issues, so let me know if you are interested in obtaining a copy.

I wanted to end this column by letting you all know that if you weren’t at LWA’s November show and you did not get to see the Donovan Ruddick vs Mark Sterling match, you missed out!  Go check www.lwawrestling.com and find out when it is being released on DVD!

MWR’s 2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Singles Results

As stated in the last Editor’s Desk… the 2008 Wrestling Revival Cup season has been wrapped up! Each promotion in the MWR coverage area received representation, but final winners have been crowned:

Missouri Wrestling Revival’s
2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Champion:

“The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt (287 points)

Accomplishments:

• Pro Wrestling Phoenix Heavyweight Champion
• Lethal Wrestling Alliance Heavyweight Champion
• Lethal Wrestling Alliance Medallion Holder
• Number 1 contender to 3XWrestling’s Pure Championship
• MWR Juune 2008 Wrestler of the Month
• MWR Match of the 1st Quarter 2008
• MWR June 2008 Match of the Month
• MWR February 2008 Match of the Month
• Number 27 in the 2008 MWR 100.

“The Rebel” is one of those guys that people in the area respect, be they fans or his opponents. He’s had two “Match of the Month” honors this year, a testament to his wrestling abilities. Even though he can help put on an entertaining match, his real talent lies in his ability to win the big matches. This year he has been undefeated in one-on-one matches for Pro Wrestling Phoenix, won the LWA medallion, became the number one contender to the 3XW Pure Champonship by defeating Mad Dog McDowell and Arik Cannon, and capitalized on a technicality to win the LWA Heavyweight Championship.

He was by far the top wrestler in the area, regardless of his feelings about his #27 ranking in the MWR 100. He won both the competitive round and the voting round of the 2008 Wrestling Revival Cup, proving he has both the skills and the popularity to make it to the next level. When he makes it to the next level, don’t forget that he started right here in the MWR coverage area and that he was Missouri Wrestling Revival’s first ever Wrestling Revival Cup Champion by 99 points.

Congratulations to “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt.

Missouri Wrestling Revival’s
2008 Regional Champ:

Shane Hollister (188 points)

Accomplishments:

• Scott County Wrestling Heavyweight Champion
• MWR Wrestler of the 2nd Quarter 2008
• MWR May 2008 Wrestler of the Month
• MWR Match of the 2nd Quarter 2008
• MWR Midwest Best Series Representative (2008)
• One-half of the AAW Tag Team Champions (w/ Bryce Benjamin)
• MWR April 2008 Match of the Month

Although severely beaten in the points by the 2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Champion, Shane Hollister did very well for the season. He earned enough points in both rounds to edge out Dingo and Hunter Matthews to be named the 2008 MWR Regional Champion. He’s a guy to watch on the Midwest wrestling scene, as he has one of the most solid chances to be working for even larger promotions in the years to come.

His star shined brightly in Missouri Wrestling Revival’s first ever Midwest Best Series match in a losing effort to 3XW Pure Champion Tyler Cook. He also captured the AAW Tag Team Titles with help from his Adrenalin Overdose tag team partner Bryce Benjamin this year. His biggest win of the season came in April, however, when he faced national wrestling star Tyler Black for Black’s Scott County Wrestling Heavyweight Title. That victory elevated his status in the eyes of many in the Midwest.

Congratulations to Shane Hollister for winning the 2008 MWR Regional Title!

Final Standings:

2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Champion: “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt
2008 Regional Champion: Shane Hollister

1. Dingo (182 points)
2. Hunter Matthews (179 points)
3. “The Future” Donovan Ruddick (165 points)
4. Krotch (160 points)
5. Tyler Cook (155 points)
6. Mark Sterling (151 points)
7. Tyler Black (150 points)
8. “Anarchist” Arik Cannon (149 points)
9. Eric Ruffington (134 points)
10. Mississippi Madman (133 points)
11. “Delicious” Devin Carter (131 points)
12. Michael Strider (127 points)
13. Kyle Rich (109 points)
14. Brett Gakiya (108 points)
15. AJ Williams (107 points)
16. Marek Brave
17. “Serial Thriller” Shane Rich
18. Kevin X
19. Jerome Cody
20. Brett Young
21. “Shooter” Curtis Payne
22. Cecil Cerveza
23. “Bloody” Harker Dirge
24. “Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell
25. Silas Young
26. Keith Walker
27. “Rockstar” Cole James
28. Evan Gelistico
29. Mason Beck
30. CJ Esparza
31. Da Cobra
32. Kraig Keesaman
33. “Masterpiece” Chris Masters
34. Brandon Espinosa
35. “Dangerous” Derek McQuinn
36. Dewey “Booger” Dawson
37. “Hot Bod” Shawn Davis
38. Jeremy Lightfoot – 74 points
39. Jerry Lynn
40. “Soul Train” Shaun Carter (Chocolate Thunder)
41. Gary the Barn Owl (Gary Jay)
42.Casanova
43. Shorty Biggs
44. Tojo Yamamoto Jr.
45. Aaron Matthews
46. Jaxson Pride
47. Shaft
48. Jaysin Strife
49. Danny McKay
50. Pierre Abernathy
51. Abu Colossus
52. Benz
53. Big Texan
54. Go Shiozaki
55. Tommy Knight
56. Brandon Thomaselli
57. Egotistico Fantastico
58. Butcher
59. Dinn T Moore
60. “Homicidal” Steven Davis
61. Jason Vendetta
62. Searcher
63.  Josh Raymond (Josh Abercrombie)
64.  Max Archer (Max Rogers)
65. “Babyface” Tony Cortez
66. Conner Riley
67. Gage Octane
68. Corporal Robinson
69. Jon Divosi
70. Tony Flood
71. Yield Sign Danny
72. Axis
73. Damian Blade
74. Ares
75. Brian Breaker
76. Chivas
77. D’Andre King
78. Eric Priest (Golden Vampire)
79. Waco
80. Mad Dog McDowell
81. “Superstar” Steve Fender
82. Chuck Valentine
83. Cyclone
84. Gary Jackson
85. JD Hughes
86. KC Karrington
87. Gavin Alexander
88. Andy Roberts
89. Phil E. Blunt
90. Arya Daivari
91. Bailey Mannix
92. Issan Hadeev
93. Jimmy Jacobs
94. “Wild” Wade Chism
95. Darin Waid
96. Jason Hades
97. Xavier Frost
98. “Vietnam Phenom” Bao Nguyen
99. Zach Thompson
100. Just Zac
101. Bobby D
102. Pretty Boy
103. Ricky Steamboat Jr.
104. “Spoiled” Steven Kenned
105. Wild Bill
106. Dave Vaughn
107. Ryan Boz
108. Dan Lawrence
109. Billy Diamond
110. Blake Steel
111. Bobby Houston
112. Jose Guerrero
113. Knight Wagner
114. Moondog Rover
115. Xander Frost
116. Akiyago (El Hombre Enmascarado De Mexico)
117. Kid USA
118. Nick Brubaker
119. Zac James
120. Ryan Phoenix
121. Temple Rain
122. Big Pappa
123. “Irish Playboy” Justin Clark
124. Jay Phoenix
125. KC Jackson
126. Donnie Peppercricket
127. Dragon
128. Edmund “Livewire” McGuire
129. Jordan Lacey
130. Brooklyn Bull
131. Cheapshot McGrot
132. “Party Time” Ray Hez
133. Stephen Saint
134. Todd Countryman (Amazing O-Ring)
135. Adam Rich
136. Ax Stevens
137. Big Nasty Bill
138. Davey Richards
139. Johnny Courageou
140. “King of 450” Steve Anthony
141. Martin Jones
142. Morton Von Prose
143. “Party Animal” Wally Wilde
144. “Catalyst” Cory Carter
145. Ivan Stroganov
146. Kensuke Sasaki
147. Vic Victory
148. Adam Raw
149. AJ Smooth
150. Brandon Aarons
151. Davey Vega
152. “Feature Presentation” Johnny Mac
153. Jordan McEntyre
154. Noon Moon (Midnight Sun)
155. Psycho
156. Brandon Keith
157. Dustin Lane
158. Gabriel Brimstone
159. Hype Gotti
160. “Jackpot” JD Rogers
161. Michael Shard
162. Nicky Mankotti
163. Ryan Slade
164. Angello Santelli
165. Anthony (Tony) Brock
166. Jaysin Static
167. Katsuhiko Nakajima
168. Mr. Bibbs
169. Adam Evans
170. Austin Aries
171. Chandler McClure
172. Danny Daniels
173. Guy Smith
174. “Spotlight” Spencer Powers
175. Vito Thomaselli
176. Gideon Morbid
177. Ryan Cruz
178. Jarod Priest
179. JC Blade
180. Marc Godeker
181. Mike Sydal
182. Prince Mustafa Ali
183. Shawn Schultz
184. Billy Morgan
185. Chuck Ray
186. Kahyman
187. Michael Elgin
188. Toga Steve
189. Dorian Victor
190. Dysfunction
191. Eric Marx
192. Eugene (Nick Dinsmore/Eugene Dinsmore)
193. Jay Jensen
194. Leslie Ray
195. Oliver John
196. Rasche Brown
197. Saladin
198. Sly the Rednick Extremist
199. Stan Sallinger (Jon Magnus)
200. Tommy Riggs

MWR’s 2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Tag Team Results

As stated in the last Editor’s Desk… the 2008 Wrestling Revival Cup season has been wrapped up! Each promotion in the MWR coverage area received representation, but final winners have been crowned:

Missouri Wrestling Revival’s
2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Tag Team Champions:

Northstar Express (Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz) [249 points]

Accomplishments:

• 3XWrestling Tag Team Champions
• Longest reigning tag team champions in 3XW history.
• All American Wrestling Tag Team Champions (twice).
• Pro Wrestling Phoenix Tag Team Champions.
• MWR January 2008 Tag Team of the Month.
• MWR July 2008 Tag Team of the Month.

Missouri Wrestling Revival’s
2008 Regional Tag Team Champions:

Phoenix Twins (Tweek Phoenix & Dash Phoenix) [189 points]

Accomplishments:

• All American Pro Wrestling Tag Team Champions.
• Scott County Wrestling Tag Team Champions.
• MWR Tag Team of the 1st Quarter 2008.
• MWR May 2008 Tag Team of the Month.
• MWR March 2008 Tag Team of the Month.
• MWR March 2008 Match of the Month.

Final Standings:

2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Tag Team Champions: Northstar Express (Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz) [249 points]
2008 Regional Tag Team Champions: Phoenix Twins (Tweek Phoenix & Dash Phoenix) [189 points]

1.  LONRs (Mark Sterling & Darrien Sanders) [163 points]
2.  Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya & CJ Esparza) [116 points]
3.  Windy City Classic (Danny Daniels & Trik Davis) [107 points]
4.  Marc Godeker & Steve Anthony [105 points]
5.  Davey Vega & Johnny Vinyl [85 points]
6.  Danny Ice & Davey Boy Sloan [80 points]
7.  Abuse of Power (Josh Powers & Morton Von Prose) [78 points]
8.  Feature Presentation (Blake Steel & Eric Ruffington) [63 points]
9.  Dave Vaughn & Mr. Bibbs [53 points]
10. Maximum Destruction (Sage Ramsey & Jason Wells) [41 points]
11. Team W.A.R. (Acid & Synn)
12. Wally Wilde & Whiplash
13. Adrenalin Overdose (Bryce Benjamin & Shane Hollister)
14. Damian Blade & Searcher
15. Ego Express (KC Karrington & Steven Kennedy)
16. Gentlemen’s Club (Gage Octane & Mark Sterling)
17. Hybrids (Donovan Cain & Jason Lyte)
18. Body Count (Daniel Allure & Santanna Sparks)
19. Petey & Jesse Clark
20. Jeremy Wyatt & Tyler Cook
21. JC Michaels & Kenny O’Brien
22. Bobby Houston & “Catalyst” Cory Carter
23. Cheapshot McGrot & Noon Moon
24. Aaron Masterson & Mad Dog McDowell
25. Team Taliban (Jake O’Neill & Prince Mustafa Ali)
26. B.A.B.E.WATCH (Brandon Aarons & Brandon Espinosa)
27. Brian Breaker & Dinn T Moore
28. New Kings of Wrestling (Chris [Clint] & Kyle King)
29. Evan Gelistico & Jordan Lacey
30. Lumberjacks (Abe & Gabe)
31. Absolute Answer (Caden Ames & Christian Able)
32. “Da Bomb” Brian James & Brandon Espinosa
33. KC Jackson & Mississippi Madman
34. Mixed Breed (Rik Rockett & Rion Skillz)
35. Jay Jensen & Michael Elgin
36. Jester & Sage Ramsey
37. Shane Hollister & Tyler Black
38. Darin Waid & Steve Fender
39. Full Throttle (Brandon Marino & Aaron Scott)
40. Jay Spade & Tony Flood
41. New Testament (Dekin Cane & Enigma)
42. Sex, Drugs & Wrestling (Ash & Kris Chambers)
43. Kenny O’Brien & Tru Talent
44. Soul Touchaz (Acid Jaz & Marsche Rocket)
45. Gridiron Grapplers (Joe & Steve Heisman)
46. AJ Williams & Gary Jackson
47. Brian Ealey & Chris Hazard
48. Cecil Cerveza & Nicky Mankotti
49. Damian Blade & “Scar” Shane Jones
50. Team Dammit (Willie Richardson & Trauma)
51. Bob Orton & Searcher
52. Brett Gakiya & Jason Hades
53. Cheapshot McGrot & Cyclone
54. Chris Michaels & Shawn Schultz
55. Eric Marx & Johnny Mac
56. Kyle Rich & Nick Brubaker
57. Mike Sydal & Zach Thompson
58. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
59. Right Stuff (Jordan MacIntyre & Knight Walburg)
60. Chuck Ray & Jeff Harris
61. Dixieland Destroyers
62. Donnie Peppercricket & Joey Daniels
63. Egotistico Fantastico & Gilbert Lewis
64. Jerome Cody & Phil E. Blunt
65. Krotch & Mad Dog McDowell
66. Simply the Best (Hype Gotti & Tony Cortez)
67. Steve Fender & Wade Chism
68. Brian Parker & Tony Rican
69. Jose Guerrero & Tojo Yamamoto Jr.
70. Newer Era (Ryan Slade & Aaron Masterson)
71. Steven Bishop & Tricky Dick Moore
72. Adam Rich & Dorian Victor
73. Chris Hamilton & Matt Creed
74. Dangerous Derek & Dinn T Moore
75. Edmund McGuire & Shane Rich
76. Gary Jay (Gary the Barn Owl) & Jordan Lacey
77. Guy Smith & Spencer Powers
78. Hooligans
79. Justin MacIntyre & Nick Brubaker
80. Krotch & Zach Gowen
81. Marshall Law (Marshall Garrett & Steve Santel)
82. Mike Horning & Prince Ali Mustafa
83. The Furies (Mitch & Mike Blake)
84. Angello Santelli & Jon Divosi
85. Arnez & Rob Justice
86. Big Indian Quixote & Justin Smart
87. Chris Hazard & Dominic Jaxson
88. Cyclone & Danny McKay
89. Dru Dice & Jay Spade
90. Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy
91. Foreign Exchange (Uzi Akiva & Jean-Paul Bassay)
92. Jon Jeremy & Richard Biggs
93. Machine & Tristan Hayze
94. Midwest Ground & Air (Benjamin Sailer & Nate Bash)
95. Rick Knight & Whiplash
96. Ricky Kwong & “Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell
97. Searcher & Xavier Frost