Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 28, 2012
Missouri Wrestling Revival fans have seen “The Survivor” Barry Ryte in top matches in the past at MECW and most recently making waves at 3XWrestling. He has been a part of the MWR Trading Card series at number 52 while being featured on page 34 in the headlines “Barry Ryte tapes out cancer” in the 2011 MWR Yearbook.
Tomorrow night look for the young star on WWE’S Smackdown on the SYFY channel at 7pm as Ryte is set to take on the monster Ryback!!!
Direct TV channel 244
Dish Network channel 122
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 28, 2012
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 28, 2012
From AAPW
BREAKING NEWS: AAPW officials regret to announce that “The Handicapped Hero” Gregory Iron will be unable to compete at “Summer Chaos” Saturday. Lingering effects from Greg’s recent concussion were worse than assumed, and doctors have advised he refrain from wrestling for at least another month. Greg asked us to apologize on his behalf, as well as our own. A replacement partner for Matt Cross and Kyle Sykes is being determined.
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 28, 2012
This week on From the Rafters Radio, they will be debuting a slightly modified intro. Plus its a special All American Pro Wrestling centered show as they prepare for Summer Chaos. Interviews with AAPW stars and more. Join them this Thursday at 7pm CST!
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 28, 2012
July 4 – The Frank Gotch Statue unveiling will take place in Bicknell Park in Humboldt, at 1 p.m. The eight-foot bronze statue is the project of a special committee in Humboldt, the hometown of the legendary professional world heavyweight champion (1908-1916).
To purchase this book click here.
Join author , wrestling historian, and motivational speaker Mike Chapman who wrote the wonderful books From Gotch to Gable (the University of Iowa Press, 1981) A history of wrestling in the state of Iowa and the entire Untied States, GOTCH: World’s Greatest Wrestler (Hein Publications, 1988) the story of wrestling legend Frank Gotch Frank Gotch: His Life and Legacy (Paladin Press, Boulder, CO, 2008) the book provides an in-depth look at the incredible career of America’s greatest professional wrestler. With a length of 148 pages, it offers 90 photos, many of which have never been published before.and will make a speech about Gotch’s legacy.
Chapman is on the statue committee and will make a speech about Gotch’s legacy.
Chapman also received the MWR Lifetime Achievement Award in the year 2011. For more info click here.
For more information on Mike Chapman click here for his website.
Other guest include
Brad Rheingans
Brad Rheingans competed for North Dakota State University, winning the NCAA title in 1975. He won a gold medal in the 100 kg class at the 1975 Pan-American Games, and a bronze medal at the 1979 World Championships, after placing fourth in 1978. He also qualified for the 1980 Olympic team which did not compete. After 1980, Rheingans turned to professional wrestling, competing for the American Wrestling Association until that group folded in 1991. He also competed in WWF and Japan.
1975 NCAA Division II Champion;
1975 NCAA Division I All-American;
United States Olympic Team Member (2);
USA Senior Greco-Roman Champion (2);
AWA World Tag Team titles w/Ken Patera
Inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2004.
Rheingans also trained numerous professional wrestlers. Some of his well-known students include Vader, John “Bradshaw” Layfield, Brock Lesnar, The Nasty Boys, Jerry Lynn, Tom Zenk, Joe Hennig and Tori
Bill Smith
Info and photo credit Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame
Few wrestlers in the United States have been able to match the accomplishments of Bill Smith, who hails from Council Bluffs.
Smith was an excellent wrestler while at Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, finishing second and third at the state wrestling meet. But it was at the collegiate level and beyond that Smith excelled.
While at the Iowa State Teacher’s College, now know as the University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, Smith was a two-time NCAA champion and a three-time NAAU champion. He was also named as the “Outstanding Wrestler” in the 1951 National AAU Tournament.
His crowning achievement, however, came in the summer of 1952 when he became the only American to win a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the summer Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland.
After his wrestling days were over, a teaching and coaching career followed. He coached at Rock Island (Illinois) High School and led the team to a state championship. Smith then went on to coach at Ann Arbor (Michigan) High School and the University of Nebraska before he was named the athletic director and coach of the Olympic Club in San Francisco, California. During the late 1950’s, his AAU teams won three national titles and several of his athletes went on to earn berths in the 1960 and 1964 Olympic team.
He remains in California after coaching at San Jose State, San Francisco State, Pacifica High School and Clayton Valley High School in Concord.
Smith was inducted into the Iowa High School Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1977 and was named to the Des Moines Sunday Register’s Sports Hall of Fame.
Bill Smith was inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1972.
WRESTLING RECORD
HIGH SCHOOL: Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs
COLLEGE: Iowa State Teacher’s College
ACHIEVEMENTS:
•Two-time NCAA titlest
•Three-time AAU champion
•Gold Medalist at 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki
COACHING RECORD
HIGH SCHOOLS:
•Rock Island (IL) High School
•Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School
•Pacifica (CA) High School
•Clayton Valley (CA) High School
COLLEGES:
•University of Nebraska
•San Jose State
•San Francisco State
AAU TEAMS:
•Olympic Club, San Francisco, CA
ACHIEVEMENTS:
•Three AAU National titles
YEAR INDUCTED IOWA HALL OF FAME: 1972
Rob Schamberger
WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler poses with wrestling artist Rob Schamberger. On the top left as you look at the photo is Schamberger’s painting of Ziggler while on the right is none other than Humboldt’s own Frank Gotch.
On hand will also be the talented artist, Rob Schamberger, will be showcasing his art at the Humboldt Area Arts Center on July 4th!
Schamberger is from Kansas City and has taken on the fantastic goal of painting every one of professional wrestling’s world champions, including Humboldt’s own Frank Gotch.
Following the 1:00 PM Frank Gotch statue unveiling, at Bicknell Park, everyone is invited to walk across the street to the Art Center (Old Coke Plant) and check out Schamberger’s art.
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“LIKE” ‘Art of Rob Schamberger’ on Facebook and check out his amazing work!
Do not miss this great event on the fourth of July!!
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 27, 2012
This is a short Documentary That Features the story of The Handicapped Hero Greg Iron. Features stories from the Life of Greg Iron.
The debut of “The Handicapped Hero” Gregory Iron. Greg’s story is truly inspirational, and his in-ring skills are amazing. Come hear his story about overcoming the struggles of cerebral palsy to live his dream of being a professional wrestler. Check out this short documentary by AAPW fan Tom Kwait to learn more about Greg and his story.
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 27, 2012
Alexander Rudolph chokes Murphy with his hair….Did SICW ambush Matt Murphy?? – Photo Credit Brian Kelley
Sent to MWR from “All That” Matt Murphy.
Since the day I came in to the wrestling business in 1999, I’ve been a success. I’ve made a name for myself all over the world, and I’ve fought for and earned every ounce of respect I’ve been shown. But I have never felt as disrespected and humiliated as I felt June 16th night in SICW.
I didn’t ask to come to SICW. Larry Matysik reached out to me. He called me and said, “I’d love to have you come in and wrestle for us. I think you’d really connect with these fans. We’ll put you in there with a young up-and-comer, really make you look like a star.”
I had heard great things about the fans and the talent at SICW, so I said, “Sure, Larry. I’d be glad to do it.”
I felt good about returning to wrestle in the St. Louis area. As everyone knows, St. Louis has a long and storied history in professional wrestling. It was once known as the class of the business. Where other territories promoted shows under spotlights in carnival tents, St. Louis shows were held under chandeliers. Where toothless half-wits filled the seats in every other territory in the world, the fans of St. Louis wore suits and gowns and sitting among them were the city’s most prominent businessmen and public figures.
I’ve accomplished some great things in St. Louis: winning titles, headlining major events, competing for WWE in front of a sold-out crowd at the Savvis Center and, of course, putting the legendary St. Louis Blues enforcer Tony Twist on his back with a right hand to the jaw.
I came to SICW to wrestle, but what I walked into was an ambush. Everyone was in on it: the entire SICW roster, the fans, even the referee. And Larry Matysik and Herb Simmons orchestrated the whole thing.
Larry promised me a young up-and-comer. And what he booked me against was Alexander Rudolph. I’d heard of him and knew how dangerous he could be. But I’ve battled and beaten giants (Meng, The Barbarian, The Harris Brothers, Takeshi Morishima, just to name a few), and I was confident that I would add Alexander Rudolph to that impressive list. I would have, too, had it been a one-on-one match. But I was up against everyone in the building that night, from my opponent to the locker room to the lady selling nachos to the toothless geriatrics sitting in most of the seats. Even I couldn’t overcome those odds.
Although we compete with each other on the Amazon bestseller list, I’ve always respected Larry Matysik, even liked him. I thought he was one of the good guys in the business. But what happened Saturday night was a painful reminder that there are no good guys in wrestling.
Speaking of good guys, where were they when Alexander Rudolph attacked me after the match? Where were the heroes of SICW?
Where was Ricky Cruz? Slicking his hair back? Polishing his new Classic Wrestling Championship belt?
Where was Gary Jackson? Too busy telling everyone in the locker room that he was a big-time star when most of them were still in diapers?
Where was Sean Vincent?
Where were the heroes?
Where were you, Larry?
I’ll give credit where it’s due. I didn’t see it coming. SICW made one of its most promising stars, Alexander Rudolph, look like a superstar when he mopped the canvas with “All That” Matt Murphy, a bona fide Midwest legend. But Larry and Herb didn’t think their devious plan through. When Herb signed me to wrestle for SICW, he signed me for 6 shows. They played their hand too early. And now they’re stuck with me for 5 more shows. That’s 5 more opportunities for me to destroy SICW.
Enjoy this victory. Savor every moment between now and the night I come back. Because when I return, everyone who was involved in the ambush and everyone who pledges allegiance to SICW will suffer. I’m going to tear apart SICW one piece at a time. After I’ve dismantled SICW limb from limb, I’m going to rip out its heart, Larry Matysik, and finally close the book on the history of St. Louis wrestling.
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 26, 2012
The ultra talented Darin Corbin’s W.R.E.S.T.L.I.N.G Reflections returns to MWR. This great show can also be seen on BradyHicks.com along with other great wrestler shows including IN THE ROOM with Brady Hicks, Between the Ropes, The Fish Tank with independent star Bobby Fish, The Extreme Odd Couple, with Steve Corino, The Greek God” Papadon LIVE edition of The Papadon Show, What Wrong With Wrestling show,The Titus Machiavelli Show … the podcast of the wrestling evil genius, Titus Machiavelli and much more.
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 26, 2012
Saturn, Sailer, Bulldogs scheduled to defend championships at TV taping.
DES MOINES, Iowa – The all-stars of Midwest pro wrestling will be in action once again on Friday, June 29 as 3XWrestling (3XW) holds its Downtown Destruction IV event in Des Moines.
Three major championship matches are scheduled, with each bout featuring match-ups that epitomize the best competitors in the Midwest at particular styles of wrestling.
Long-time WWE/WCW/ECW star Perry Saturn will defend the 3XW Pure Wrestling championship against “The Fittest Wrestler in the World” Mark Sterling, long-recognized as one of the best wrestlers in the Midwest. Reports from fans indicate they are greatly looking forward to this bout as it expects to be be a very hard-hitting and intense brawl between two of the all-around best.
Newly-crowned 3XWrestling Heavyweight champion “The Professional” Ben Sailer defends the championship for the first time against “The Bulletproof Tiger” Jaysin Strife in what many expect will be a phenomenal technical wrestling affair with doses of incredible strikes.
Two of the finest teams in the Midwest will go at it as The American Bulldogs (Maddog McDowell & “The American Fury” Jon West with Skylar Pierce) defend the 3XW Tag Team titles against Darin Corbin and “The Anarchist” Arik Cannon.
Downtown Destruction IV will be held at the Baratta’s@Forte Center in Des Moines. The event will be filmed for future airing on 3XW’s weekly television program on Iowa CW Network affiliates. 3XW’s TV show airs Saturday at 6 p.m. on KWKB channel 20 (eastern Iowa) and 1:30 a.m. Monday on KCWI channel 23 (central Iowa).
Doors open for Downtown Destruction IV at 7 p.m. (6:45 p.m. for advance ticket holders) for a 7:30 p.m. start time. The Barratta’s@Forte Center is located at 615 3rd St. in beautiful downtown Des Moines.
Advance tickets for 3XW events are available at http://www.3XWrestling.com through Brown Paper Tickets – http://www.brownpapertickets.com (search “3XW”). Additional tickets for the Des Moines event are sold at All Play (615 3rd St.), Cup O’ Kryptonite (2608 Beaver Ave.), and Jay’s CD and Hobby (3315 S.E. 14th St.)
Ticket prices are as follows:
– Adult Front Row: $18 Advance Tickets | $20 at the Door
– Kids Front Row: $9 Advance Tickets | $10 at the Door
– Adult General Admission: $12 Advance Tickets | $15.00 at the Door
– Kids 10 & Under General Admission: $6.00
– Kids 3 & Under: FREE Admission
3XW Downtown Destruction IV is sponsored by Baratta’s, Mediacom, Godfather’s Pizza, Henry J’s Taco House, White’s Automotive, Prints Copy Center, B&B Grocery, Meat & Deli, Aspen Athletic Clubs and Air Lanes.
3XW, a Des Moines-based family-friendly wrestling promotion, has grown from humble beginnings in July 2005 to being a leader in the Midwestern professional wrestling scene. 3XW has twice been recognized (2008, 2010) by Missouri Wrestling Revival (http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com) as the “Promotion of the Year” for the Midwest.
3XWrestling holds monthly events the final Friday of each month in Des Moines at the Baratta’s@Forte Center, with additional events throughout the state of Iowa each month.
Also in action: The MMA – Chad Mylan with “The Laotian Sensation” Ricky Kwong & Domino Rivera, Sexy & Smooth – “The Canadian Sex Icon” Ryan Slade & AJ Smooth, Sir Bradley Charles, “Delicious” Devin Carter & more!
News & Video Updates
3XWrestling to Host Outdoor Event at Mingo Days Festival!
– 3XWrestling will once again be taking part in the Mingo Days Festival in Mingo, Iowa. On Saturday, June 30, 3XW will host a free outdoor event to entertain festival-goers beginning at 3 p.m. For more information, please visit http://www.3XWrestling.com
3XWrestling Partners with Smart Mark Video – Premier Wrestling Video Retailer!
– 3XWrestling DVDs are now available at Smart Mark Video – http://www.smartmarkvideo.com!
3XW Television and Outside the Ring Episodes: http://www.3XWrestling.com/videos.htm
– 3XW’s official television program and webshow, featuring matches, highlights and interviews from 3XW events
3XW Free Match of the Month: http://www.3XWrestling.com/videos2.htm
– New matches uploaded every month. Watch classic 3XW matches for free!
Other 3XW Webshows: http://www.youtube.com/3XWrestlingcom
– Daryl Moon Learns About Wrestling
– Welcome Back, Carter
Follow 3XWrestling on Twitter @3XWrestling and like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/3XWrestling
Founded in 2005, 3XWrestling has performed in front of thousands of fans across Iowa and been featured on KCWI and KWKB TV, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Des Moines Radio Group stations, Iowa Public Radio and in publications including the Des Moines Register, Juice, Cityview, Pro Wrestling Illustrated and many regional newspapers. 3XW events are held each month in Des Moines, as well as other venues throughout Iowa.
For more information about 3XWrestling, including details on purchasing advance tickets to events, bringing 3XW to your town and to watch 3XW’s highly-acclaimed web videos, please visit http://www.3XWrestling.com. Card subject to change.
Links:
http://www.facebook.com/3XWrestling
http://www.youtube.com/3XWrestling
http://www.youtube.com/3XWrestlingcom
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 26, 2012
Magnum Pro January 28, 2012 “Anniversary Vol. 1”- Council Bluffs, IA
1. Suapfli vs. Jeremy Wyatt
2. Kiandra vs. Angelus Layne
3. Buck Albright vs. Gunner Franks vs. Shawn Nautilus
4. S.M. King vs. Mark Sterling
5. Donnie Peppercricket & Mike Sydal vs. Jeff O’ Shea & Joey Anderson
6. Adam Pearce vs. Tony Cortez
7. Hype Gotti vs. Jaysin Strife
For more info to purchase this at Smart Mark click here.
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