KANSAS CITY, MO, Sept. 28, 2016: NWL KC has signed 24-year-old twin brothers Sterling and Logan Riegel to multi-year contracts, firing the first shot in the battle for talent acquisitions with League rival NWL STL.
The brothers will honor their KC upbringing by competing in their hometown area under the names Jet and Jax Royal, a.k.a., Royal Blood.
“I congratulate NWL KC for making the League’s first signings such a historical event,” says Major Baisden, NWL president, who oversaw the announcement at a press conference held in downtown KC. “The Royals have achieved notoriety as two of the most talented free agents in the business, so this is quite a coup for NWL KC. I’m confident the Royals will find success in NWL KC when the promotion launches its first shows in January 2017.”
For the Royals, the NWL KC contract signing is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.
“My brother and I are so proud to be the first talent signed in NWL history,” says Jet Royal. “With the Kansas City fans behind us, I know we’re going to show NWL STL what true talent is all about when we kick things off in our hometown next January under the NWL KC banner.”
About NWL
The National Wrasslin’ League (NWL) is reviving the historical roots of the business. Fueled by intercity rivalries, the NWL prides itself on family-friendly, storyline-driven programming that delivers thrilling athletic action and entertaining characters. For more information, contact Travis S. Bowden, VP of marketing, at (323) 449-9354, or at tbowden@nwleague.com.
KANSAS CITY, MO, Sept. 26, 2016: The National Wrasslin’ League (NWL), a new professional wrestling organization with promotions in Kansas City and St. Louis, this week launched “Fight,” a multiplatform advertising campaign designed to build brand awareness and cultivate interest for the company’s initial shows in January 2017.
“The NWL is committed to reviving the historical roots of the business,” says Major Baisden, League president. “Fueled by intercity rivalries, the NWL is geared toward families as well as that guy 34 to 48 who used to love wrestling when it was hot in the mid-’80s and the late ’90s, before the product became stale and predictable.”
The “Fight” campaign is supported by a radio spot featuring KC and St. Louis fans engaging in dueling chants of “Fight, KC!” and “Fight, STL!” in a packed arena. Currently airing on KC Sports Radio stations 610 and 810 as well as on KMOX out of St. Louis, the spot closes with a call to action for listeners to join the fight for their city by choosing either FightKC.com or FightSTL.com, two personalized URLs complementing the campaign that take visitors to NWLeague.com.
To increase engagement, the NWL’s social media channels provide a forum for fans in each city to join the conversation and engage in verbal warfare across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hashtags #FightKC and #FightSTL.
The NWL’s first major ad campaign also includes poster ads featuring a larger-than-life wrestler invading the other city’s downtown area and taunting the locals, strategically placed in several restaurants, breweries, and sports bars throughout KC and St. Louis.
“The ‘Fight’ campaign is designed to fuel the flame of an already intense rivalry between KC and the STL,” says Baisden, a KC-based entrepreneur who sold his last startup, Iris Data Services, Inc., for $134 million in spring 2015. “It’s a rivalry defined by civic pride and snarky disdain for the other side. The League’s first two promotions, NWL KC and NWL STL, will settle the issue in the ring, with homegrown stars and the most talented free agents in the country fighting for bragging rights.”
About NWL
The NWL is a professional wrestling organization that is reviving the historical roots of the business. Fueled by intercity rivalries, the NWL prides itself on family-friendly, storyline-driven programming that delivers thrilling athletic action and entertaining characters.
Harley Race, 8-Time NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion is pleased to announce an opportunity for those who are interested to see if they have what it takes to become a professional wrestler. May 27th and May 28th, Race and his professional wrestling school will be hosting a beginners camp and invite all who are interested to participate.
The Harley Race Wrestling Academy is one of the best professional wrestling schools in the country, producing talent such as Curtis Axel, Trevor Murdoch, Ted DiBiase Jr., Ricky Steamboat Jr., Leland Race, Brian Breaker, High Level Enterprise, Elite Aggression, The Black Hand Warriors, and more!
With their new location in Troy, MO, the 7000 square foot building offers 2 rings, weight lifting equipment, conditioning equipment, match preparation, interview and microphone practice room, men’s and women’s bathrooms with showers, lounge area along with numerous DVD’s and internet video resources, in addition to their outstanding regimen of professional wrestling training.
The Beginners Camp that is being offered on the first weekend of December will include a minimum of 8 hours of training – both conditioning and in-ring practice – as well as answering any questions pertaining to the wrestling academy. This camp will start at 3pm on Friday, and 12pm on Saturday. In addition to participating in this camp and finding out first-hand what training is like, participants will also be offered a special discount off of the tuition if they choose to train at the Harley Race Wrestling Academy. Costs for this 2-day camp are $150. This doesn’t include transportation or lodging. For more information, please feel free to call 573-392-4100 or email wlwmom@earthlink.net
Days Of Camp: October 28-October 29, 2016
Hours: October 28th – 3pm to 7pm; October 29th – 12pm to 4pm
Cost: $150
Location: Harley Race Wrestling Academy, Click Here For Directions
To reserve spot, please call 573-392-4100 or email here and we will get back in touch!
If you have the desire to become a professional wrestler, don’t waste anymore time wondering if you can or cannot do it. This camp will let you know!
The week-long training camp took place at the end of August and was a huge success! Since then, many people have been wondering – when is your next training opportunity like that? Well, we have the answers! October 28th and 29th, the Harley Race Wrestling Academy will be offering a 2-day beginners camp taking place at the Harley Race Wrestling Academy in Troy! Cost is $150, and you will get every penny’s worth. Information on this camp can be found at http://harleyrace.com/2016beginnerscamp.html
Cape Girardeau’s only pro wrestling company has an intriguing match set for the Osage Centre on September 24. Friends and tag team partners, Brandon Espinosa and Ace Hawkins, battle it out for Espy’s Missouri Heavyweight belt.
Brandon’s eighth defense comes after Hawkins had to withdraw from several tag matches in St. Louis that were to feature the duo (named “The Eternals”) together. Ace’s reasons for the supposed abandonments are unclear.
Espinosa said, “I trained Ace; we’ve been friends for years. I don’t know what his problems are right now. If he doesn’t like tagging with me, maybe he’ll like this better. If he cares to show up on Saturday, he’ll get a shot at my Missouri belt.”
Also on the card, CCW Champion Brandon Barbwire takes on Austin Lane in a non-title match. Lane dazzled in a losing effort against Ricochet last month, and he will earn a title shot with a victory over the champ.
The 2016 Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival, “A Cultural Celebration,” is from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 24 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. This family friendly event has activities and entertainment for all ages: an elote (corn) eating contest, a health village, an artwork display, a civic engagement tent, two local chefs and more. There also is a children’s area, where kids can makes crafts, break piñatas every hour, play on inflatable rides and watch “Lucha Libre.” There is daylong entertainment from various musical acts, dancers and martial arts performers. Cost to attend is $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and younger. For more information, visit http://www.latinoheritagefestival.org.