All American Pro Wrestling is bodyslamming hunger this holiday season.

The Southern-Illinois based professional wrestling organization will be sponsoring a canned food drive at its Dec. 18 “Collision” TV taping at the Black Diamond Harley-Davidson Warehouse in Marion.

Fans who bring a canned or non-perishable food item to the show will receive $2 off the price of admission. Collected items will be donated to the Marion Ministerial Alliance.

“All American Pro Wrestling started as a way to help raise money for a family’s medical expenses after a terrible fire,” said Executive Producer Chris Hagstrom. “Giving back is something that AAPW has always done and will continue to do. But now we are finding other ways to help the community instead of just running a show to raise money. We plan on continuing to help organizations like Marion Ministerial Alliance and Midwest Animal Rescue Shelter yearround as both need the community’s assistance to continue to provide care for the entire region.”

The taping begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, with doors opening at 1 p.m. Tickets are a special price of $5 for adults and $3 for children.

“AAPW Collision” airs select Saturdays on WSIL-TV 3 in Southern Illinois, Southeast Missouri and Western Kentucky. Past episodes can also be viewed online at http://vimeopro.com/aapw/collision.

For more information on AAPW, visit aapwrestling.com.

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All American Pro Wrestling presents
Collision – A WSIL-TV 3 Taping

Sunday December 18, 2011
Bell Time: 2:00pm
… Black Diamond Harley-Davidson Warehouse
2400 Williamson County Pkwy
Marion, IL 62959

Doors Open at 1:00pm

$8.00 General Admission
$5.00 Children Under 12

Purchase Tickets at Black Diamond Harley Davidson or online at http://www.allamericanprowrestling.com

This is the final AAPW Collision TV Taping of season 1. The feud between “Old School Warrior” Ax Allwardt and Edmund “Livewire” McGuire has become extremely personal. There is no telling what may happen when these two are in the same building as they prepare for what could be their final encounter at AAPW Main Event.

Plus, the AAPW Tag Team title situations seems more confusing than ever. Will both champions be on hand to defend their titles? And who will it be against?

Mike Masters has made his thoughts known on Commentator Kevin Hunsperger and there are rumors of an encounter between the two at this TV taping. What could Hunsperger have done to Masters to put him in such a violent mood and can Kevin even do anything to stop it?

Come out to support AAPW as we hope to find out if Collision will be renewed for a second season. Plus find out all of the matches scheduled for AAPW Main Event. You could also win tickets to meet X-Pac at the Rumble VIP Party!

Tickets have been cut in half for this final event of 2011! Order in advance to get 50% off your tickets. Advance prices are just $5 for Adults and $3 for kids. Plus, you can also get your tickets at Black Diamond Harley-Davidson at the discounted price beginning December 3rd.

Bring your signs, be loud, and show the world why AAPW is #1!

By Dubray Tallman
All photos from MWR Photographer Michael Van Hoogstraat

When most people think of Christmas time, they think of the white snow, Santa, wood fires, or even fresh baked ginger bread cookies and eggnog! All kinds of memories and emotions come to us each year when we think of the how we spent our time, what parties or events we attended, and who we were with in years gone by. These cherished memories are reason enough to plan to attend a great wrestling show, a Christmas wrestling show. The key to any successful event is being well prepared! Well folks I know a gang down in East Carondelet, IL that is prepared to give the fans a great time at every show.

This edition of “Dubi Meets the Fans” was a little different for myself, instead of my boyfriend in hand I brought my awesome little helper and son Tyler Tallman. The night before we made out Christmas cards and packed up prizes for fans together and talked about how the fans would come in and get a random card with a winner of a free MWR T-shirt, a whole box of candy canes, or maybe winning a box of chocolates. Brian  going to another show in Kansas City made out a list of duties to make sure I didn’t forget one step in making a great night become history.
The fans at SICW are among  the loudest fans ever…and are always pumped for a great show. I never have a hard time in finding a fan that wants a picture with a wrestler and Austin is no exception. December 10th was Austin’s B-day and he wanted Sean Vincent, but I was unsure that I was going to get this retread Canadian to come out for the youngster. A great guy and wrestler, Ricky Cruz must have over heard my conversation and wanted to help out so he volunteered to get his picture with him and his mom Mary. After doing this Ricky must have said a few words to mean Sean Vincent, because shockingly he was out and by the ring smiling with Austin and his friend Rose before you I could give them the information where to get their picture.

After doing this Ricky must have said a few words to mean Sean Vincent, because shockingly he was out and by the ring smiling with Austin and his friend Rose before you I could give them the information where to get their picture.

Rose also took her out the opportunity and got a separate shot with this evil villain.

As I was finishing up with Austin, Jake and his dad came up with the winning card for the free MWR T-shirt. I then asked Jake if I could get my picture taken with him and he was more than excited to take his picture with a reindeer…heehee

Around the corner I spotted big fans of Chris Hargas. These little guys, Grant and Evan Hoffman were cute as a button and loved having their picture taken. Also spotted by these guys I met Nicole she also was excited to get her picture with Chris as well.

As I said before SICW fans are some of the loudest fans ever and some of the most noise was coming from four of the greatest fans, Kayla, Allison, Paige, and Christian. These guys were pumped to see Ricky Cruz, they couldn’t wait for him to come out, so it was no surprise who they wanted to get their picture with.

I was so excited in being a part of this show because not only was the room going to be filled with friends, but the card was incredible and surprises of Lanny Poffo, the Honky Tonk Man, and even Santa was there.
Yes you heard right the Honky Tonk Man was there…it was so great to see him in the ring singing and dancing for the fans, I had seen him before, but never get tired of watching him perform.

Another great surprise was Lanny Poffo, brother to the late Randy Savage. I remember Randy was the first legend that I had met at Harley Race’s WLW show in 2005. He was just as nice as Lanny was to me.

I was hoping to have a moment with both HTM and Lanny for promos and we wanted to give Lanny an 8×10 hand drawn from MWR artist Rob Schamberger. Rob  has done the photo as an exclusive portrait of the Macho Man for the upcoming 2011 Missouri Wrestling Revival Yearbook book in February out of respect and remembrance for his Savage’s passing earlier this year. Lanny was also nice enough to sign another 8 X 10 that we are going to send to our friend Rob Schamberger for his collection and appreciation for his contributes for MWR as he has drawn not only the stars in the world of wrestling but the local wrestlers who is reaching for their dreams to be a household name.

Lanny then went and spent time with Herb in front of the fans and had a lot of kind words of knowledge for the crowd and  you could see that everyone was happy for him being there.

And then came out Santa, giving candy to all the good boys and girls in the crowd…” How can you not Just love Santa?”

Look for a recap of this nights in ring action in the future at MWR as MMWA-SICW continues to be red hot as the Ron Powers , Ricky Cruz feud will be one that I will be keeping my eye out on in 2012.
Till then, come see us at the matches as MWR works towards our 5 years of supporting the best pro wrestling around the country.

Love Dubz

Join 3XWrestling ring announcer Daryl Moon – a stand-up comedian by trade – as he learns about the world of professional wrestling with the help of the stars of 3XW. In this episode, Daryl learns what a flag match is – the hard way – with help from “The Unbreakable” Zach Thomopson.

For more info, please visit http://www.3XWrestling.com and http://www.mooncomedy.com

MWR fans SICW continues to deliver to fans even more Christmas surprises. Not only as you enter the door you will receive a Christmas card with a candy cane attached courtesy from  your friends at MMWA-SICW and MWR. 

Be sure to look inside that card to see if you are a winner!!

You may win a FREE MWR T-shirt, Chocolate, MWR Trading cards and much more. Dubray will also be doing Dubi meets the fans, so be sure to introduce yourself.

SICW is bringing the fans the best of action they can in the form of a grudge match that fans will not want to miss.

CCW Champion Ron Powers is now the hunted not only for his title but for his horrific actions last month in East Carondelet against newcomer Ricky Cruz. Cruz was left bloodied and battered after the cowardly cheap shot from the champ as he offered his hand in friendship.

Then you have the top female wrestler of the world MsChif, will be making her debut against the most talked about female in Central Illinois, Serenity.  This will be their first ever one on one meeting and Serenity is hoping to send a message to the Midwest that 2012 is the year of Serenity.  

This and many more of your favorite SICW stars will be in action.

That’s not all, former WWE star and brother to Randy “Macho Man” Savage , “The Genius” Lanny Poffo , the brother of one of the greatest wrestlers in the history of the sport and a very entertaining wrestler himself.

 Let us look at a classic moment not too long ago with the one and only “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig.

You just never know who is going to show up at SICW, and MWR just got word that Santa Clause is even excited to be at this show. So Santa will be there and so for you.

Fans do not forget that earlier that day is Dinner with the legends 5 with Poffo and The Honky Tonk Man, then after the SICW show you are able to catch the two do standup comedy with the legends .

Talk about excitement and a Christmas gifts from MWR,  MMWA-SICW, Party Animal Radio and R.A  Promotions that you will never forget.

For info on the Dinner click here.

For more info on the comedy night click here.

Missouri Wrestling Revival's Dubray Tallman. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

This weekend is so HUGE in the world of wrestling that Dubray and I will have to go different directions to cover two huge shows that are bound to end the year off with a bang.

First off Dubray will be at East Carondelet Illinois, where the fans can get a free Christmas card and candy cane as they come through the door. During the night she will be speaking with fans to take part in a holiday edition of “Dubi meets the fans”, where the fans get to choose their favorite MMWA-SICW wrestler, Dubi will try her very best to get that wrestler to come out and get their photo taken with them personally and put right here on the MWR Site.

There will be no smiles coming this Saturday from Ricky Cruz as he is set to seek out revenge on Ron Powers. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

MMWA-SICW will also have the grudge match between CCW Champ Ron Powers taking on Ricky Cruz, plus the debut of MsChif and Serenity in their first ever one on one match. This and much more action will be the place to be on December 10th.

Then on the other side of 1-70 I will be making my way to cover Metro Pro Wrestling’s last show of the year at the Turner Rec Center. The first 35 kids 15 and under will receive a free Santa Hat to wear during the show. We would love to see all the fans in their Christmas hats if they already have one, plus, bring your smiles to watch a night of great wrestling. Remember MWR fans both Metro Pro Wrestling and MMWA-SICW tapes for TV so let’s show the Midwest that it is time to celebrate the holidays with love for each other.

Commissioner Matt Murphy has been proud of himself lately but will he be having a Blue Christmas thanks to Michael Strider? (Photo Brian Kelley)

The fans have been taking a lot of satisfaction reminding "All That" Matt Murphy that he taped out during the Eight-Man Tag Teammageddon Match. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Let’s take a quick look at the matches that have been signed to this date. First off is a special grudge match that will have Michael Strider taking on former MWR contributor, Harley Race trained Commissioner Matt Murphy. Then the   new MPW Champ Bull Schmitt will defend his title against NWA Central States Champion Jeremy Wyatt.

Can the belt collector add the MPW title to his resume?

The Magic Man will be praying that he does not see Pete Madden hit Dan Walsh with this explosive move. If so Madden will get 5 minutes in the ring with his former manager The Magic Man. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Pete Madden vs. Dan Walsh – If Pete wins; he gets five minutes in the ring with The Magic Man! This will be Madden’s final regularly-scheduled match!

Plus already announced.

Best of Three Series – Match 2 for the NWA Kansas Title – Tyler Cook vs. “Showtime” Bradley Charles
Two Out Of Three Falls Match – Mike Sydal vs. Mark Sterling
Women’s Triple Threat Match – Stacey O’Brien vs. Lucy Mendez vs. Miss Natural.

So this weekend, fans from St Louis to Kansas City, join MWR for a whole night of great action to end 2011 for each of these respected companies.

From Metro Pro Wrestling’s Show 057, Michael Strider has words for Commissioner Matt Murphy just moments after Strider defeated the Commissioner’s hired gun, Angel.