Lumberjack Abe and MDAs counselor Ellen Turner at camp

They are two of the biggest men in the Midwest, and fans in the MWR coverage area have seen the Lumberjacks in the past pounding on the likes of arch rivals The Big Texan and Waco in the ring.

Recently the brother duo of Abe and Gabe took the time to use their hearts to meet the children of the annual MDA camp in St Louis. The 2012 theme was “Season of Hope”.

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MDA Camp counselor Ellen Turner was kind enough to speak with us on the yearly program. She stated “ I have been working with the MDA going on 6 years now, the children are AMAZING. They make me laugh, they make me cry their truly my hero’s. While there is research going on to seek better treatments and cures for the more than 40 neuromuscular diseases, the camps allow the children a week to get attend to make new friends, catch up with old ones while having a fun filled week.

This year was another great year even with 103 degrees, the kids were happy to be there, during the week dinner was brought in from several sponsors including Texas Roadhouse, Lowes and a BBQ from Weber Chevrolet. Each day had a different them filled with various activities including a masquerade ball, and dances. “

Turner went on to say “ When you go home from seeing the event and how strong these children are as they go through their adversity of MDA it makes you realize how little some of our day to day troubles are.

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When asked about the Lumberjacks Abe and Gabe, Turner replied they stayed from 1-4 and were wonderful with the children. We hope that they return next year to take part of the 2013 MDA camp.”

Lumberjack Abe stated “That the day was so rewarding being able to meet the children of the camp. You see these children who are suffering from Multiple Sclerosis at the camp and you would never know it as they are having the time of their lives with activities such as swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts fishing, campfires and much more while working with the councilors and fellow campers.

Abe went on to say that “My brother and I were so honored when one of the children told us that his dad was a wrestling fan and wanted to have our autographs to surprise his dad when he came was going to give it to dad when he came to pick him up at the week. “

Both Abe and Gabe spoke on how they look to come back next year to meet the children in 2012, and hope to bring some other fellow wrestlers to the camp. The children  also met several other  heroes throughout the week such as firemen who offered the kids rides on a fire truck, the St Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird comes to visits as does The Gateway Grizzlies Izzy, just to name a few.

KSDK Channel 5 in St. Louis covered the event here.

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Interview by Amber Wagner

Barely paying attention to the conversation, buried in his phone (which is usually his style), Executive Producer of New Midwest Wrestling Events, Justin Clark sat across the table from me. He’d been asked for weeks to do an interview for the site, but was hard to get one-on-one. With New Midwest Wrestling’s BLINDSIDE two months away (August 25th), he told me that he was trying to get the ball rolling as far as preparation goes. But he had a free hour and was able to grant this exclusive interview. I was shocked to see how open he was regarding New Midwest Wrestling business and the controversial air that seemed to loom.

AW: So, let’s start off with the obvious elephant in the room, the Tommy Arson situation. Arson and LPC seemed to pull a fast one on the matchmakers, most importantly you, and keep Arson’s involvement in the New Midwest Wrestling Championship Ladder Match a secret until they literally stole the title as a coup for the members of the Sovereign plan. Where do you stand with the ruling made that Arson is now Champion?

JC: I said it before, I’ve got egg on my face. I wasn’t paying attention to what was right under my nose. Arson was indeed signed in that match. I’m paying for it; trust me. But I’ve learned from it, and it cannot happen again.

AW: A few people have made claims that it seems that anyone can do what they want in certain matches. For example, the next ladder match New Midwest has, ANYONE can run up the ladder and win. And what happened last month is evident of that.

JC: But as I said, Arson was signed for that match. There are no contracts for this level of wrestling for the participants to assign. They just have to verbally accept to the terms laid out by the official, in this case LPC, and then that official does the paperwork on it. All CoTrane told anyone was that the first man to come down with the championship was the winner. He’s smarter than he looks sometimes.

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The First Edition of The Ten Count (6-29-2012) with 3XW Tag Team Champion Jon West. Jon answeres ten questions related to his wrestling career.

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From our friends at AAPW

Every time we ask AAPW fans who they want to see brought into the company, MsChif is among one of the most popular responses. Due to constraints, we didn’t think it would be feasible. But now we’ve decided to ask the fans just how much they want to see it. With this IndieGoGo campaign, fans can earn rewards of varying degree for contributing to this venture. Any and all donations are appreciated and will be received with heartfelt thanks.

To learn more or make a donation, visit http://www.indiegogo.com/aapwmschif. For fans unfamiliar with IndieGoGo, those who make donations will not be charged unless the campaign reaches its goal within the designated time limit.

For this effort, we need to raise $500 (the minimum set by the site) in 60 days. Help us make it happen, so we can answer the fans’ demands and bring MsChif to AAPW!

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Short Summary

AAPW brought back women’s wrestling after a four-year absence at January’s “Main Event.” Since that time, women such as Stacey O’Brien, The Great Cheyenne, Rebecca Raze and Serenity have graced the AAPW ring. AAPW fans have been excited to see women’s wrestling return and have highly requested the debut of former SHIMMER Champion MsChif. We’re trying to make that happen!

What We Need & What You Get

This campaign is an opportunity for fans to become even more invested in the AAPW product. The money raised in this campaign will cover expenses related to MsChif’s debut, such as travel fees. In exchange for your gracious contributions, we have lined up a number of sweet rewards. The fundraising goal on this campaign is the minimum the site allows. Any excess funding will be used to provide a quality opponent and atmosphere for MsChif’s debut.

The Impact

You’ll be able to get the debut you’ve been waiting for. When we ask fans who they want to see debut in AAPW, MsChif is always one of the most common responses. We feel that fans who are familiar with her work will be thrilled to see her live, and those fans who don’t know her history will be amazed at her athleticism, flexibility and in-ring skills.

Other Ways You Can Help

If you’re not able to help us financially, we would appreciate your help in spreading word about this campaign and AAPW, in general. Share our social media links and encourage people to watch the AAPW product. While we may not have John Cena or Randy Orton on the roster, we have a locker room full of talent and potential, and you’ll see that on any episode of “Collision” or “All-Access.”

Did we mention that 90 percent of our content is posted online for free? Send people to these sites for more information:

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Von Erich’s Japanese Debut Match: Ross & Marshall Von Erich vs. “TMDK” Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste

From our friend Charles Schaeffer at Puroresu Spirit.

[NOAH News] It has been announced that Ross & Marshall Von Erich will make their debut for Pro Wrestling NOAH on July 22nd at the Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Pro Wrestling NOAH “GREAT VOYAGE 2012 in RYOGOKU ~Takeshi Rikio’s Retirement Ceremony~”, 7/22/2012 [Sun] 15:00 @ Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo

Newly Announced:

Von Erich’s Japanese Debut Match: Ross & Marshall Von Erich vs. “TMDK” Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste

Previously Announced:

(-) GHC Heavyweight Championship Match: [18th Champion] Takeshi Morishima vs. [Challenger] Go Shiozaki

~ 4th Title Defense

(-) GHC Heavy Tag Championship Match: [Champions] Jun Akiyama & Akitoshi Saito vs. [Challengers] Samoa Joe & Brutus Magnus [TNA]

~ 4th Defense.

(-) GHC Junior Heavy Championship Match: [Champion] Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. [Challenger] Christopher Daniels [TNA]

~ 2nd Defense.

(-) GHC Junior Heavy Tag Championship Match: [Champions] Kotaro Suzuki & Atsushi Aoki vs. [Challengers] Super Crazy & Ricky Marvin

~ 8th Defense.

(-) KENTA’s Return Match: KENTA vs. (to be announced)

~ KENTA has been out of action since Dec. 11, 2011.

(-) Special Single Match: Mohammed Yone vs. Yoshiaki Fujiwara [Fujiwara-gumi]

Harley Race and WLW Students, Marshall and Ross Von Erich have made their debut here in the states against the likes of WLW Champion “The Prince of Pro Wrestling” Jason Jones, Brian Breaker, Steve Fender and the WLW Tag Team Champs Strong and Reckless (Jeff Strong and Jack Gamble)

Now the sons of Kevin Von Erich will make their debut for Pro Wrestling Noah On July 21st at the Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Marshall and Ross Von Erich most recently teamed up for Make A Wish with WLW and WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler in Springfield, Missouri. During that night their MWR Trading card number 81 was first available from the two 3rd generation Superstars.

MWR would like to congratulate and wish the Von Erich’s nothing but success in this golden opportunity. Stay tuned at MWR for more news as they come in on the Von Erich’s.

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This episode includes highlights from the 2012 “Gauntlet for the Gold” battle royal and the American Bulldogs vs. Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin from 3XW’s “Over the Top 3” event in Des Moines, Iowa. Also include highlights of “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase’s appearances at 3XW events in Grimes and Boone, Iowa during early June. Along with the matches mentioned in this episode, 3XW “Downtown Destruction IV” on June 29 in Des Moines also features former WWE/WCW/ECW champ Perry Saturn defending the 3XW Pure Wrestling championship against “The Fittest Wrestler in the World” Mark Sterling. More info at http://www.3XWrestling.com