SEE THE RANKINGS

The new Official Missouri Rankings list, good through August, has been calculated and published.  Head over to the MO Rankings page for the latest publication.  To qualify for the Top 10, a wrestler must have the highest ratings with consistent activity (RD ≤ 175).  Rankings are published every two months.

For details on how the rankings work, read the Introduction

MOVEMENTS & EXPLANATIONS

This was an abbreviated period, with only one event held (Cape Championship Wrestling on June 27). From that card, only one singles match happened. That means that every wrestler in the database except for “Sexy” Sarge O’Riley and Brandon Barbwire was inactive.

Ricky Cruz, Jacksyn Crowley, Brian James, Gary Jackson, Curtis Wylde, and Frankie D all drop through no fault of their own.

^#1Adrian Surge and ^#2Mike Outlaw are clearly the top wrestlers in the State. The semi-retired ^#3Ace Hawkins and ^#4Moses bump up to incredibly high positions due in part to their busy schedules before the COVID-19 shutdown.

^#5Moondog Rover, ^#62.0, and ^#9Brandon Espinosa return to the list. Debuting are ^#7Austin Cravens, ^#8Camaro Jackson, and ^#10C.J. Shine.

Honorable mention to The Snitch, who is the only wrestler eligible to be ranked just outside of the Top 10.

Seven events are scheduled in July and August, with six having begun advertising.

The rankings system will not freeze during the COVID-19 event cancellations. While our abilities to hold events are limited, time is not. Time factors decay into the wrestlers’ rating numbers. In the months ahead, we will see wrestlers drop from this list through no fault of their own.

When events return, the wrestlers’ ratings will be able to change rapidly based on a win or loss, much like when this system was in its infancy.

Can the Missouri Title be decided in my empty garage?

The rules for the Official Missouri Rankings and the State title decree that title bouts can only take place at events sanctioned by the Missouri Office of Athletics. In theory, if a promoter staged Surge vs. Outlaw in his garage, and paid for a State inspector to be there, it could happen. The spectacle would come at a guaranteed loss to the promoter, so it is unlikely.

Ever since the most recent MWR champion Farmer Billy Hills retired in October, promoters and wrestlers continue to ask how a new Missouri champion will be crowned. It will be one match, one-on-one, based on the rules stated on the bottom of our Champion page.

Cape Championship Wrestling is at the A C Brase Arena in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, June 27.

This event is the first professional wrestling card in Missouri since March 14.

The card is as follows:

Doors at 5. Bell at 7. Tickets start at $5. Masks are not required. Please consider wearing a mask. When you wear a mask, you protect others.

SEE THE RANKINGS

The new Official Missouri Rankings list, good through June, has been calculated and published.  Head over to the MO Rankings page for the latest publication.  To qualify for the Top 10, a wrestler must have the highest ratings with consistent activity (RD ≤ 175).  Rankings are published every two months.

For details on how the rankings work, read the Introduction

MOVEMENTS & EXPLANATIONS

This was an abbreviated period, with only three events at the beginning of March. One of those (MMWA 3/14) was during the pandemic, and is likely the last professional wrestling event in Missouri for many months.

No changes in the top five spots, and of them, only ^#1Ricky Cruz wrestled. He earned a victory over the overmatched Damion Cortess. ^#6Gary Jackson just barely passes the activity threshold and returns to the ranks with a win over Ryan Ash at the South Broadway pandemic event.

^#9Ace Hawkins and ^#10Moses enter the Top 10 after the inactive departures of Sean Patrick, Steve Fender, and WLW king Derek Stone. Hawkins has explicitly announced the end of his regular wrestling career, so this is a bonus. For “The Deliverer” Moses, his debut on the list is earned, as the WLW Tag Team champ is on a five match winning streak.

The rankings system will not freeze during the COVID-19 event cancellations. While our abilities to hold events are on hold, time is not. Time factors decay into the wrestlers’ rating numbers. In the months ahead, we will see wrestlers drop from this list through no fault of their own.

When events return, the wrestlers’ ratings will be able to change rapidly based on a win or loss, much like when this system was in its infancy.

Can the Missouri Title be decided in my empty garage?

The rules for the Official Missouri Rankings and the State title decree that title bouts can only take place at events sanctioned by the Missouri Office of Athletics. In theory, if a promoter staged Cruz vs. Crowley or Surge in his garage, and paid for a State inspector to be there, it could happen. The spectacle would come at a guaranteed loss to the promoter, so it is unlikely. The State also may not allow it.

Ever since the most recent MWR champion Farmer Billy Hills retired in October, promoters and wrestlers continue to ask how a new Missouri champion will be crowned. It will be one match, one-on-one, based on the rules stated on the bottom of our Champion page.

SEE THE RANKINGS

The new Official Missouri Rankings list, good through April, has been calculated and published.  Head over to the MO Rankings page for the latest publication.  To qualify for the Top 10, a wrestler must have the highest ratings with consistent activity (RD ≤ 175).  Rankings are published every two months.

For details on how the rankings work, read the Introduction

MOVEMENTS & EXPLANATIONS

Four new wrestlers have entered the Top 10 after the last two months. ^#4Brian James is the first ranked American Championship Wrestling titlist, ^#8Steve Fender and ^#9Derek Stone return due to the departures of several others, and MMWA champ ^#10Frankie D appears on the list for the first time.

The most significant match last period was indeed Frankie’s win over ^#6Curtis Wylde to win the MMWA Championship. Frankie rose an incredible 17 rungs in the rankings, while “Volatile” Wylde (who has proven his worth) steps back two spots.

Hey, I’m a promoter! I want to host the State championship match. How do I do it?

Ever since the most recent MWR champion Farmer Billy Hills retired in October, promoters and wrestlers continue to ask how a new Missouri champion will be crowned. It will be one match, one-on-one, based on the rules stated on our Champion page:

Championship vacancies can be filled in the following two ways:

1. MWR’s Nos. 1 and 2 contenders wrestle one another.

2. If the Nos. 1 and 2 contenders choose not to wrestle one another and either of them wrestles No. 3, No. 4, or No. 5, the winner may be awarded the Missouri Heavyweight Title belt if the Editorial Board deems the contenders worthy.

With ^#1Ricky Cruz being dominantly at the top at present, a match for the crown during March or April would probably have to include him.

Please contact us to determine whether the match you booked is eligible to be for the fabled MWR Missouri Heavyweight crown.

BREAKING NEWS – Wanted to pass along that Herb Simmons will be receiving the 2020 Red Bastien Friendship Award. Herb is a long time promoter in the St. Louis Area, and highly respected all around. We look forward to honoring Herb Simmons in September!

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