The last month of April was filled with three huge tournaments in the Midwest as PWE presented the Epic 8, Magnum Pro Wrestling delivered the Battle Royal cup and World League Wrestling had the finals to the Harley Race invitational tournament.

On Friday April 27th in Mt. Pulaski, Illinois the Epic 8 tournament (won by Brandon Espinosa last year ) saw an upset when the underrated Jordan McEntyre defeated Ring of Honor World Champion Davey Richards.

The very next night in Council Bluffs, Iowa for Magnum Pro Wrestling rising star Gunner Franks defeated Derek Cornell via a fire thunder piledriver thus not only becoming the tournament winner but the first ever Magnum Champion.

In Eldon, Missouri for World League Wrestling on the 28th the finals for the Harley Race invitational tournament came down between two of the young guns in the promotion Jeff Strong and Elvis Aliaga. Strong continued his winning ways when he was able to defeated Aliaga to claim the trophy. Strong is also co-holder of the WLW Tag Team Champions with Jack Gamble.

Main Event: “Unsanctioned Street Fight”

Derek Cornell vs Brian Gott

The fire has been brewing between these two for months on end. It all started when May of last year Brian Gott’s arm was broken in May of last year when he squared off against Derek Cornell in the main event of the show. It was later revealed that Derek Cornell meant to break Brian’s arm because he was holding him back. From their Cornell viciously belittled and attacked Brian on numerous occasions. The battle back and forth between these men has been brutal. Brian pinned Derek in the first round of the 2012 Battle Royale Cup, but Cornell cunningly got the ref to reverse the decision because Gott used his exposed elbow which has steel plates infused in it. Later that night, just when it looked like Cornell would cheat to win the MAGNUM PRO title, Brian ran in to make sure that didn’t happen, which Cornell feels cost him his shot at being the first ever champion. To close out the night Brian waited patiently for his opportunity to attack Cornell and when he did he reared back with beer bottle in hand to give Cornell a taste of his own medicine. This abruptly cleared the locker room out to diffuse the situation, and the rage between the men was palpable. Officials wanted to see an end to this, but couldn’t see the risk of hosting the match. It was decided that this “fight” between these men was going to be unsanctioned by MAGNUM PRO and that there are NO RULES and these men will fight to a finish. On May 26th will Gott get his revenge and his honor back?

The Knights of Fire reunite!

Jaysin Strife & Vic Victory (The Knights of Fire) vs Team Lariat

A reunion that has been years in the making, the Knights of Fire reunite to take on the wise cracking and mouthy Team Lariat on May 26th. Jaysin Strife and Vic Victory have been friends for over 20 years. Growing up together, best friends, they pursued their love of wrestling together and even for a brief time teamed together to win tag team titles in other promotions. These men know each other like the back of their hands, and the chemistry between them is unrivaled. It was time for a reunion and on this night it happens. The mouthiest team in MAGNUM PRO has requested the opportunity to step in the ring with these two men to prove that NO OTHER team will come into MAGNUM PRO and take their top spot as the “hottest tag team” in MAGNUM PRO today. Will the Knights of Fire have a successful reunion or will Team Lariat take care of business and continue to run amuck at MAGNUM PRO?

Women’s wrestling action:

Serenity vs “The First Lady of MAGNUM” Angelus Layne

Angelus has been a semi mainstay at MAGNUM PRO throughout the time. Last year in May she squared off against the ace of MAGNUM PRO and held her own against Jaysin Strife. From their she came back and showed how much she had improved by taking on Iowa local Kiandra in a hard hitting match which Angelus came out on top in. Not long after that Angelus wanted to prove herself, and win some of Brian Gott’s honor back, by facing Derek Cornell in a hard hitting bout for a spot in the BRC2. Although she came up on the short end of things, Angelus has proved she is a fighter. On May 26th, Angelus will step into the ring with the vicious Serenity. Serenity has been making a name for herself all around Illinois and has stepped into the ring with Angelus on numerous occasions. At the next MAGNUM PRO show we will see these two step into the ring under MAGNUM conditions, and under those you can guarantee it will be a hard hitting fight.

For the MAGNUM PRO championship:

Tony Cortez vs Gunner Franks ©

At the last MAGNUM PRO show, the Battle Royale Cup, we crowned a champion. That man went through 3 other men to win the BRC2 and become the first ever MAGNUM champion. That man was Gunner Franks. For Gunner’s first defense it was decided that he needed a viable opponent, someone who was more than capable of giving Gunner everything he has and more. MAGNUM officials decided that Tony Cortez was that man. Cortez has been a wild card in MAGNUM PRO, and he has constantly succeeded in almost all of his opportunities within the company. In January Cortez squared off against NWA World Heavyweight champion “Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce in an amazing contest for the NWA title. Although Cortez came up short he proved that he can hang with the best that the world has to offer, and so it was decided that Gunner should be tested the same. On May 26th it is possible that Gunner’s first defense could be his last…

Young boy trial series:

Markus Crane vs Jeff O’ Shea

Shawn Nautilus vs Merlin Dean Banks

The MAGNUM PRO young boys are looking to get better and to do that they need to face more established professional wrestlers. Last year at “Trial By Fire” , Jeff O’ Shea took on Merlin Dean Banks in one of their first matches in front of a live crowd. One year later, these two men will walk opposite paths and face different opponents. How will these two fair? Could the under dogs claim victory, or will the boys be eating humble pie at the end of the night?

Also appearing:

Also appearing on May 26th: Knight Wagner, S.M. King, Supafli, and Donnie Peppercricket.

Due to unfortunate circumstances the Yellow Dog will not be appearing this night like originally advertised. Scheduling issues have arisen and the Yellow Dog will be competing in Mexico on this night. We apologize to any fans who looked forward to seeing the Dog return and we assure you that when the date opens up we will have him back.

AGNUM PRO would also like to thank it’s sponsors for this event: Command Center, Body Masters, Animal Instinct Clothing, Scorz Sports Center, and Select Communications Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer.

7th-Annual “Gauntlet for the Gold” To Crown New Heavyweight Champion

DES MOINES, Iowa–The all-stars of Midwest pro wrestling will be in action once again as 3XWrestling (3XW) holds the most important battle royal in the history of Des Moines on May 25 at 3XW’s Over the Top 3event.

The 7th-annual “Gauntlet for the Gold” will feature a minimum of 30 competitors battling it out in a Royal Rumble-style over-the-top rope battle royal, with the final competitor standing winning the 3XW Heavyweight championship for the first time in the history of 3XW’s premiere battle royal.

3XWrestling officials added this historic stipulation to this year’s “Gauntlet for the Gold” after stripping most recent Heavyweight champion “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt of the title due to a severe leg injury he recently suffered. Wyatt will be out of action for a minimum of three-to-six months.

Over the Top 3will 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 half-hour TV show airs Saturday at 6 p.m. on KWKB (eastern Iowa) and 1:30 a.m. Monday on KCWI (central Iowa).

Doors open for Over the Top 3at 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.comthrough Brown Paper Tickets – http://www.brownpapertickets.com (search “3XW”). Additional tickets for the Des Moines event are sold at All Play (615 3^rdSt.), Cup O’ Kryptonite (2608 Beaver Ave.), and Jay’s CD and Hobby (3315 S.E. 14^thSt.)

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: $6.00 – Kids 3 & Under: FREE Admission

3XW Over the Top 3 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.

Missouri Wrestling Revival fans were thrilled to have one of the true one of a kind wrestlers in the world make her way to the Midwest in 2011 as Amanda the Blood thirsty Vixen took on Mickie Knuckles in a hard core match in Illinois.

Amanda has trained at the SantinoBro’s Wresting Academy since ’08 and made her Pro Wrestling Debut in ’09.. She has wrestle all over the USA for various Pro Wrestling and Lucha Libre Promotion’s.

Amanda has proven to be one of the most toughest and roughest competitors to come out the SantinoBros Wrestling Academy, Not only is she beautiful, Extreme and BloodThirsty but she is simply something else.. This mysterious Vixen is looking to make a name for herself using anyone who crosses her path to the top!!!

It is with great honor that we have Amanda as a part of our MWR Trading card series.

#1 The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz – 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year

#2 Mark Sterling– 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year

#3 The Hooligans Devin and Mason Cutter – 2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year

#4 MsChif – 2009 MWR Female Wrestler of the Year

#5 Mike Sydal – 2009 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year —-SOLD OUT—

#6 Jeremy Wyatt – 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year, 2008 & 2009 MWR Match of the Year (vs. Michael Strider, vs. Tyler Cook)

#7 Santana G – Midwest Sweetheart

#8 Kahagas – The Tokyo Monster

#9 Mephisto – Hardcore Favorite

#10 Tyler Black – Ring of Honor World Champion

#11 Sir Bradley Charles – Rising star trained by Lance Storm

#12 Brandon Espinosa – 2011 MWR Wrestler of the Year

#13 Dave Vaughn – The Wrestling Machine

#14 “The Future” Donovan Ruddick – The 6’9″ Monster

#15 Brandon Aarons – Current Triple Crown Champion in the Midwest

#16 Davey Richards – Arguably the best in the world today

#17 “Superstar” Steve Fender – First American wrestler to train in Pro Wrestling NOAH Dojo

#18 MR Late Nite – “Hollywood Super Agent”

#19 Eric Allen – The Pride of Peoria

#20 Eddie Edward – American Wolf

#21 Evan Money – The Pro Wrestling Kid

#22 Delirious – A Familiar Face from “The Edge of Insanity”

#23 Jason Jones – On the Path to Superstardom

#24 Tony Kozina – Rugged and Well-Traveled Veteran

#25 Jeromy Robb – Senior Referee at 3XW and MECW

#26 Sean Vincent– Canada’s Favorite wrestler

#27 Lucy Mendez – Midwest Latino Knockout

#28 Trevor Murdock – Former WWE Superstar

#29 Eric Davis –Senior referee at IHW and PWE

#30 Angel -ECW Original

#31 Jonathan Greshem– Electrifying young star

#32 Brett Young -#1

#33 Michael Crase Jr -Metro and NWA Dynamo Ref

#34 -U-Gene Dinsmore– Lovable fan favorite.

#35– Billy McNeil– Innovating high flyer.

#36 Mia Martinez – Mysterious and fiery, Midwest diva

#37 Mike Sydal – 2010 MWR Wrestler of the Year

#38 Stacey O’Brien-2008 MWR Female Wrestler of the Year

#39– Neil Diamond Cutter– Prince of Death

#40– Bloody Harker Dirge– God of Thunder

# 41– Brian Breaker– 2011 Pro Wrestling Noah tour

# 42 Brandon Schmitt -WLW and Metro Pro Ref

#43 The The Mississippi Madman– PWE Champion

#44 Dan Gier WLW Announcer

#45 B.G. James– 7 time World Tag Champion

#46 Rob Conway– 3 Time WWE Tag Champion.

#47 Larry Zbyszko- 2 time AWA World Champion

#48 Michael Barry – MR Saturday Night

#49 The Lumberjacks Abe and Gabe– Most decorated tag team in the Midwest

#50 Larry Matysik – Wrestling at the Chase announcer

#51 Jimmy Jacobs– ROH Superstar

#52 The Survivor Barry Ryte – Cancer Survivor

#53 Jessie Belle Smothers – Tracey Smothers daughter DING DING

#54 The Strong Style Devil’s – Bailey Mannix Eric Allen, Loveley Leon

#55 Ace Hawkins– Young High flyer

#56- Ryan Howe– WWE Tough Enough

#57- Misfitt Manners– Mizfitt Madness

#58- JB Payne-The Midwest Mauler

#59 Dave Hebner – Legendary Ref

#60 El Generico– The Generic Luchador

#61 Tony Atlas-MR USA

#62 MsChif– Raven Johnson Art card of the 2012 MWR Sexiest female of 2012

#63 Maddog McDowell– Fan favorite around the Midwest WOOF WOOF

#64 Michael Elgin– ROH Superstar

#65 KC Jackson– The Main Attraction

#66 Ron Powers – SICW Champion

#67 The Briscoe Brothers– The Baddest Tag team on the planet.

#68 OUTKAST– One half of the Bum Rush Brothers.

#69 Miss Natural– 5-time Harley Race’s WLW Ladies Champion.

#70 Bob Geigel– 3-times NWA president

#71 Chase King– Young star in St Louis.

#72 MWR/3XW Match Card Jeremy Wyatt vs Mark Sterling IRON MAN CARD

#73 Hellfire Symphony– The Great Malaki and The Great Cheyenne

#74 Jeff Vernetti – SICW ring announcer

#75 Stacey O’Brien – 2 time MWR Female Wrestler of the Year

# 76 Michael Strider- Kansas City wrestling legend.

For a complete list of Missouri Wrestling Revival trading cards as well as WWE , TNA and Japan sets check out the website Wrestling trading cards.com here.

To purchase MWR Trading cards:

1) Catch the star at a show to have them autograph the cards personally

2) Contact them via facebook or myspace

3) Send $1.50 in money order or check for each card at *

Brian Kelley

305 West 3rd Salisbury Missouri 65281

or Paypal at flairmwr@yahoo.com

*Checks will take longer to clear than money orders so expect time for that to happen. Make sure you list exactly what card you are wanting to have.

Please note that when purchasing MWR Trading cards from the wrestlers, that they decide the prices for their cards. We highly recommend that you get them from the stars themselves and let them know that you enjoy MWR.

These cards are limited and are not mass produced making them highly collectable.

RingSyders airs LIVE 5-7pm cst on www.partyanimalradio.com TODAY and boy do we have a jammed packed show!!

On the show we have scheduled to interview International Superstar, Ricky Cruz.  He has wrestled all over the world, most notably in IWA Puerto Rico as well as other prominent wrestling arenas.  He currently wrestles regularly at South Broadway and SICW in Illinois.  This should be a very interesting time with Ricky Cruz!

Also, making her long awaited return, ROH Insider Veda Scott joins us to discuss the new champ, upcoming events, and ippv issues with ROH! We welcome Ms Scott back to our weekly broadcast full time as she is complete with Law School! We lookk forward to getting the inside info on ROH!

We also have the usual shenanegans going on within the show, GOOD HEAT or XPAC heat, we’ll be LIVE chatting during the show, and we further the prank along with the Indy fed from WI. Hosted by The Grandmaster Ben Simon along with Mikey G The Ringmaster airing live at 5pm on http://www.partyanimalradio.com

AAPW All-Access returns with two matches this week. First its the debut of Chase King as he faces the 470 lbs monster in the Mississippi Madman. Then Brandon Espinosa has some choice words for Mark Sterling who he will face later in the show.

Be sure to tune into AAPW Collision, every other Saturday at 11:00 am CST on WSIL-TV3. If you do not live in the viewing area, be sure to watch every episode on YouTube the Monday after each airing.

A great interview to this day and for the fans that were not able to see it, I hope that you enjoy his brother Lanny Poffo as he looks back at a legend and his brother Randy Savage.

It had been three weeks since Lanny Poffo’s life was turned upside down when this interview was done.
He was in a Dallas airport, awaiting a connecting flight to California when he turned on his phone and heard about an accident involving his famous brother — “Macho Man” Randy Savage — and his wife, Lynn.

When he finally was able to speak to Lynn, who was also injured in the crash, Poffo learned that his older brother was dead.

Savage (Randy Mario Poffo was his real name) was at the wheel of his Jeep Wrangler on Park Blvd. in Seminole at around 9 a.m. on May 20, when Lanny Poffo says that he said he was not feeling well and passed out. Poffo tells us that Lynn was able to take the wheel and steer it away from oncoming traffic and into a tree.

She was treated at an area hospital for some cuts to the face, but her husband was pronounced dead at Largo Medical Center. Preliminary autopsy results were inconclusive, with a full report due in about another month. However, Poffo tells us that a heart condition known as ventricular fibrillation led to his brother’s death.

Poffo — who was known as “The Genius” in the WWF in the early-1990s — said that despite never appearing on WWE programming following his retirement in 2000, he was not bitter towards the wrestling business.

“He had nothing to be bitter about,” Poffo said. “Wrestling was very good to him. He wasn’t even bitter at baseball, and baseball wasn’t good to him at all.”

In the exclusive interview with Poffo, he opened up to BHSN’s Drew Fellios about the Macho Man’s fledgling baseball career, how his former wife Elizabeth became his on-screen partner, what occured during taping of the movie Spiderman that left Savage crippled in his hotel room bed the next morning, and what the Poffo family thought about the WWE’s on-air tribute to its former two-time world champion.

Courtesy of Bay News 9

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Main Event will be Bear St.Pierre vs “The Almighty” Sheik in a World Championship Match.
Oliver Cain will have open challenge for his ZERO 1 USA X Division Championship.
Also in action will be Jason V, Aaron Matthews, The Hooligans, DaCobra, Brandon Aarons, Brandon Espinosa and Lincoln Challenge’s own Sgt. Bobby Jones plus many more Fighting Athletes.
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2nd night
Marks Return of Marco Cordova
The Almighty Sheik vs “Monster of the Midwest” SADIST
Zero 1 USA X Division Title Match
Oliver Cain vs Shank Barzini
This Shanks last title shot against Oliver Cain in their Championship Fued.
The Kentucky Buffet vs The Hooligan for the Zero 1 USA Tag Team Championships
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