I’m always honest with you guys so hear it goes. I was told today that TNA was likely to pull the Wolves from GTA. Knowing that I took it upon myself to go ahead and find a replacement for Eddie as we cannot just wait for TNA because then we would not be able to replace talent. So taking Eddies place and debating for GTA will be Roderick Strong. He will compete on both nights facing Gary Jay night one and Davey Vega night two
2/28/2014 ST Louis Anarchy – Alton Illinois Knights of Columbus in Alton IL (405 E 4th Street Alton IL) Doors open at 6:15 for all Golden Circle Reserve (1st and 2nd row) 6:30pm for everyone else Show Starts at 7:00pm
3/1/2014 ST Louis Anarchy – Alton Illinois Knights of Columbus in Alton IL (405 E 4th Street Alton IL) Doors open at 6:15 for all Golden Circle Reserve (1st and 2nd row) 6:30pm for everyone else Show Starts at 7:00pm
The hardcore wrestling fan base are quick to point out that one of the top tag teams that you have never heard of is the Young Bucks. They consist of southern California heart throbs, brothers Matt and Nick Jackson, two young wrestlers that represent the west with their stereotypical glitz and glam, but make no mistake about the two are much more than just two pretty boys.
Many of the top teams went into a match against the Young Bucks, thinking they would be able to control them by grounding the brothers, only to find out that it is easier said than done. Matt and Nick has a second level that only the best teams possess, that quality has lead their opponents running out of gas, breathing for air and within moments looking at the ceiling at the bright lights, wandering what went wrong.
This has been the case with so many wrestling tag teams around the world that have tried their hand to keep up with the Young Bucks. For the past several years they have won fans over in great matches at Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Chikara, Ring of Honor, Evolve and most recently at New Japan Pro Wrestling capturing the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship by defeating Suzukigun (Taichi and Taka Michinoku).
Tag Team Championship and wrestling on most recently wrestling on IPPV this month for Evolve has the Young Bucks continuing their hot streak and adding more evidence to those that say that they are pro wrestling’s best tag team not with the WWE in 2014.
But is that about to change?
On February 28th and March 1st the Young Bucks have signed to wrestle at St. Louis Anarchy for their biggest shows in SLA History. The weekend is filled with many of the top talents in the Midwest today, mixed in with some of hottest young wrestlers in the world as Eddie Edwards, Davey Richard, Kyle O’ Reilly, Darin Corbin, Gerald James, Jeremy Wyatt, Bolt Brady Davey Vega, Brandon Espinosa and Mat Fitchett will all be in action for this Midwest Supercard.
The Young Bucks are set to meet the very popular young SLA tag team of Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett on the first night of the double shot. Vega and Fitchett are two of the young singles wrestlers that have come together to form an exciting team that will match speed vs. speed and heart vs. heart.
The Young Bucks could very well head into the second night of the 2014 SLA Gateway to Anarchy Weekend 0-1.
Win or loss on the first night there is a team that is looking to prove to the fans of the Young Bucks that their favorite team has met their match. That team is the Hooligans, Devin and Mason Cutter, ask any wrestler or fans in the Midwest who the best tag team in the area is and the answer is sure to be these two brothers, that have kept tag team wrestling alive. Ranked as the number one tag team in the MWR Coverage area, they are the only tag team to win the MWR Tag Team of the Year Awards twice after being chosen again in 2013.
We caught up with the Hooligans who had this to say on this huge match that is just over a month away “The Young Bucks are a world Traveled tag Team and one of the Best in the World. But in us they face a Hungry team one that wants what they have one that wants to prove they are the best. So in Alton il they best be prepared cause not only do they face The Hooligans They face us with we have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”
On March 1st, it will be 2 brothers vs. 2 brothers, the Jacksons vs. the Cutters in a war that will be of epic proportions. Not since the West Virginia’s, Hatfield family and Kentucky’s, McCoy’s went to war has there been a more talked about battle in this area.
Can the Young Bucks survive the onslaught that the Hooligans are capable of with a combination of, power and the underrated speed that the Cutter Brothers deliver early and often in a match?
The Young Bucks will hope to set up the Hooligans with excellent tag team moves such as the Aided dropkicks, the Crazy Dive, the Stereo 450° splashes Springboard splash (Nick) / standing moonsault (Matt) combination only to finish them with their breathtaking finishers the Early-Onset Alzheimer’s or More Bang for Your Buck (Rolling fireman’s carry slam by Matt followed by a 450° splash by Nick followed by a moonsault by Matt).
The Hooligans though have taught this generation of fans in the Midwest what true tag team wrestling is about by taking them to school as they cut the ring in half with perfect precision. That are masterful by creating chaos and havoc from start to finish that has left their opponents confused and bewildered questioning themselves on what happened after the Hooligans hit them with their own moves the Hooligan Rush and the Hooligan Driver.
The time has come for the Hooligans, will they be able to show the world that they are indeed the most underrated tag team today or will the Young Bucks add them to the list of victims that thought they were up to task to challenge them?
Purchase your tickets today to say that you were part of history when St Louis Anarchy presents Gateway to Anarchy and be ringside for this exciting ride to see the Best of the Midwest meet one of the Best in the World.
Saint Louis Anarchy presents: Gateway to Anarchy Weekend
Live from Alton IL Knights of Columbus Hall (405 E 4th Street)
Friday night February 28th and Saturday night March 1st
Doors Open at 6:15pm for all online orders, 6:30pm for everyone else
Shows both starts at 7:00pm
Tickets: $15 front row one night, $30 for both nights, $12 second row reserve for one night $24 for both, $10 gen. Admission for one night $20 for both
Well as unpopular as it may be, and not without underhanded tactics – Branden Juarez is the NEW Pro Wrestling Phoenix Heavyweight Champion! On Saturday February 15th, Juarez will team with ”Showtime” Bradley Charles to take on Matty Star and the man who shockingly came to his rescue last Saturday, his former nemesis, Ryan Slade! Tickets available now at ProWrestlingPhoenix .com!
Results from PWP’s Year Of The Phoenix IX
January 18th 2014
Council Bluffs, IA
1.) PWP Tag Team Champion Hype Gotti defeated “Showtime” Bradley Charles.
2.)Mad Dog McDowell defeated “The One Man Cartel” Cuco Santiago.
3.)“The Passion” Zac James defeated “American Fury” Jon West with his feet on the ropes!
4.) PWP fan favorite Chris Havius returned for the night to answer “Manager Supreme” Axel Greece’s open challenge and defeat Joey Daniels!
5.) Darren “Thunder” Russell defeated Leslie Ray. After the match Leslie Ray attacked Russell and joined Axel Greece as he announced it was the “era of L-Ray”!
6.) PWP Tag Team Champion “The Big Hurt” Abu Colossus defeated Ryan Slade.
7.) In a shocking turn of events, Branden Juarez defeated Matty Star to become the NEW PWP Heavyweight Champion after “Showtime” Bradley Charles interfered. After the match Juarez & SBC were attacking Matty, and RYAN SLADE of all people came to his aid! Slade explained that while he does not like Matty Star, he does respect him, and was not going to stand by while Matty was beat down 2 on 1. Slade & Matty then challenged Juarez & SBC to a tag match on February 15th and it is officially the main event for that evening!
Come see the most watched show on cable tv. We will be having a Monday Night Raw watch party every Monday night and everyone is invited lets make this a great time with great people watching a great show! We will have half priced appetizers and $10 one topping pizzas during Raw for all of or great wrestling fans. Plus great wrestling personalities from Dynamo Pro Wrestling! Come hangout, have fun, meet other fans and wrestlers!
Celebrating his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, I show you how I did my new portrait of The Ultimate Warrior! As you’ll see, I become quite overtaken by the process. Also! New portraits of Road Dogg and Billy Gunn, the New Age Outlaws, Chyna, Charles Robinson, The Big Show, Kazuchika Okada, and Prince Devitt! And! 20 new portraits I did for the new Harley Race wrestling academy! Plus! The debut of a major new wrestling art star!
Harley Race is considered by many to be the greatest pro wrestlers to ever grace the ring. He is respect and honored by every credible Hall of Fames in the world as well as the WWE. The 8-time NWA World Champion has wrestled around the world against a who’s who in the sport.
Race has a long history of being not only a champion wrestler, but has been a manager, owner, and booker in some very successful wrestling aspects of the sport; there is so much that a young wrestler can learn from. He is so respected in his teaching skills that fellow greats have sent their children to train with him before making their mark in the WWE.
Since 1999 Race’s World League Wrestling has made their home in Eldon, Missouri. A small town that holds a special place in the heart of Race, and was the setting for many great moments in pro wrestling in the Midwest for close to two decades. Fans young and old have grown up with the memories of watching special guest such as “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Bret Hart, Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat and the Road Warriors join the likes of Trevor Murdoch, Matt Murphy, , Derek Stone, “Miss Natural” Heather Patera, Wade Chism, Bull Schmitt , the Drill Instructor and “Superstar” Steve Fender to start the foundation. Those men and women should hold their head up high and proud as they took the chance to train with the all-time great that resulted in years of great matches as well as several successful fundraisers for many great charities on the way for a personal opportunity to be looked at all the top promotions around the world including Japan and WWE.
On Jan 18th World League Wrestling made the choice to move their training facilities from Eldon, Missouri to Troy, Missouri. Troy is just a short drive from the St. Louis airport that could send you to California, Canada, Japan, Chicago just to name a few. Troy is a small enough town to enjoy living in, while big enough along with the location so close to St. Louis that wrestlers will have endless opportunities professionally and personally. Then you have the brand new facility itself that is big enough to hold two rings, a room that is set up to do studies for the students and enough inspiration in championship memorabilia to last a lifetime.
If you ever had the dream of being a pro wrestling there has never been a better opportunity for any man or women to reach that goal. Today WLW Harley Race leads this generation of stars that will be the future of the sport for years to come. You will have the chance to train and challenge yourself with the likes of Leland Race, Stacey O’Brien, the Black Hand Warriors ,High Level Enterprise, Dustin Bozworth, Kris Wallace, OTT Tucker and many more young stars.
So don’t hesitate , contact Harley Race to train with him to become the best that you can be .
WLWmom@earthlink.com
Till then take a sneak peak at the Grand Opening of one of Pro Wrestling’s top wrestling schools today.
Enjoy the photos of Race, the students, fans and even a special appearance from the Artist of Champions Rob Schamberger.
The ribbon cutting of the new Harley Race Wrestling training center in Troy, Missouri.
Harley Race may have been in some of the most grueling, punishing and bloody matches in the history of Pro Wrestling, but deep down in his heart is a man that has been faithful to his fans. a supporter of the future of the sport and a lover of dogs as seen here with Oreo and his friend Rose.
A drawing of Harley Race from his fellow WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas can be found as you enter the building of the new WLW office.
The current WLW Champion Elvis Aliaga signs the WLW wall of signatures for the WLW Alumni.
Our good friend Travis along with his son Oliver his mother Cynthia and sister Lexi took the drive from KC to check out the new WLW school. Travis was also happy to see our good friend and the Artist of Champions Rob Schamberger. The family poses with Rob in front of this paintings of several the WLW Alumni and the Harley Race painting he did for the 100th MWR Trading card.
Troy resident and WLW Fan Darrell Bruce poses with the WLW Ladies Champion Stacey O’Brien and students from Italy, Dave Blosco, Karim Brigante, Chris Steel and Flavio. Bruce has made his way to WLW several times while they were in Eldon and stated that Ace Steel was his favorite WLW wrestler.
Leland Race, Harley and former Wrestling at the Chase photographer Butch Fletcher.
Even the bad guys will be good when asked to by Harley Race. Here WLW villians Dustin Bozworth, Elvis and the Black Hand Warriors pose with fans Bryan and Rebbecca Chrismer.
Ladies love Italians.
Two rings and all the excitement of the day has Rob Schamberger and his wife Katy going toe to toe. Our money is with Katy.
Be sure to look for this plaque from MWR hanging on the wall of the office of the great Harley Race if you are ever in there.
Our good friend Crimefighter of the Nose Bleed Seats was in attendance for the debut of WLW while constructing interviews on the day with several of the stars.
One of the most loved men at WLW is Dan Gier. Here he is with his lovely wife Stacey at the grand opening.
The loveable Jack Gamble photobombs the photo of Stacey O’Brien , Russ and Tim Bollinger and Leland Race.
Left to right is Kris Wallace, Jon Webb, Dwayne Jose and Jack Gamble. Jose was one of the first people through the doors at WLW and stated that he lived in Troy and has been a longtime WLW Fan. His favorite WLW wrestler is none other than “Superstar” Steve Fender.
The new four Horseman … Jack Tierney, Rob Schamberger, Brian Kelley and Rich Mince. – Photo credit Katy Schamberger.
In 2013, the Gamble family was in a horrific accident when they were hit head on from a drunk driver. Thankfully all of those that were in the car with Gamble made it out alive. The wreck put both Jack Gamble and Casey in the hospital for a lengthy amount of time. With faith, family and friends the Gamble family was able to get through it. Jack returned to the ring in December and Casey was able to recover as well. Here Jack, Casey and their sweet child,
It’s a Valentine’s Day Massacre at the East Carondelet Community Center Saturday, Feb. 15.
Ricky Cruz and Flash Flanagan join forces to battle Ron Powers and Jake Dirden. Cruz and Flash against Powers and Dirden.
Ironman Kasa defends the Classic title against Big Jim Hoffarth.
Hatton tackles Vaughn . . . Rudolph opposes Jackson and much more.
Call 286-4848 for tickets.
The Valentine’s Day Massacre Saturday, Feb. 15 in East Carondelet . . .
Ricky Cruz and Flash Flanagan versus Ron Powers and Jake Dirden.
From Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer news website
–Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling set its record at their arena with 350 fans, in a building set up for 250 last night: Brandon Gallagher b Shorty Biggs, Jim Hoffarth & Gary Jackson b Joker & Alexander Rudolph, Daniel Eads b Frankie Wyatt-DQ, Lucy Mendez b Jake Parnell, Ken Kasa & Dave Vaughn b Jake Dirden & Heath Hatton, Chaz Wesson b Ax, Flash Flanagan b Ron Powers with Ricky Cruz as referee. Luke Williams of the Bushwhackers was a special guest. The man vs. woman match was a last minute sub when Angeles Layne was in a car accident coming in from Chicago. Even though his mother passed away on Friday, Larry Matysik was there booking the show.