Meet former World Champion Dory Funk JR on May 20, 21 in East Carondelet, IL

We have received words from our friend Herb Simmons that Dory Funk JR, a former World Champion, WWE Hall of Famer and one of the most respected wrestlers of all time will be making his way to St Louis on May 20, 21.

Fans at MMWA-SICW in East Carondelet last night heard first hand from Larry Matysik that Herb Simmons has signed former world champion Dory Funk Jr to be at the next show on Saturday May 21st. If that wasn’t enough, Herb has scheduled a meet and greet the night before on Friday the 20th at the community center. For the price of a ticket the fans will be able to meet the former champion and attend the matches the next night.

Prior to that, lets take a look at the events from last night at East Carondelet that leads into a HUGE show on May 7th.

Danny Boy Hawkins came to the ring for an interview for the television show that airs on Charter cable channel 8 every Sunday at noon. Danny stood in the ring with special guest ring announcer Jeff Vernettie from Sports talk radio 1380. As he held the bell that was used for years at the Kiel Auditorium he began striking it telling the capacity crowd and the television audience that he was going to ring Powers bell the next time he gets him in the ring.

Last night in front of a sell out crowd in East Carondelet CWC Champion Ron Powers defended his title against Chris Hargas. The young and powerful Hargas pulled out all the stops in his opportunity to defeat the monster Powers. Chairs were used while both men battled in and out of the ring. The ref let the action go while the fans were at the edge of their seats and in the end Powers earned the three count and retain the CWC title.

During an interview with the “Great One” Gary Jackson in the ring, powerhouse Kevin X entered the ring to let Jackson know why he should be next in line for Ron Powers CWC Championship Within in minutes these two began to battle and had to be separated by the referees.

These two will battle as the MMWA/SICW goes on the road on May 7th at the Belle- Clair fairgrounds in Belleville. After an absences of over twenty five years from the fairgrounds an all-star card headlined with a Main Event featuring Ron Powers and Sean Vincent battling Danny Boy Hawkings and WWE superstar Cow Boy Bob Orton will be sure to set the stage for an exciting evening. Jackson and Kevin X will be a co- feature to see if they can settle their feud.

PromoterS Herb Simmons and Tony Casta in the past has help keep that tradition alive by bringing in such greats as, Harley Race, Baron Von Raschke, and Rocky Johnson please join them in May to meet “Cowboy” Bob Orton and Dory Funk JR.

Fans do not miss it!!

PWP Fans, in April some feuds ended and new ones began! We saw one of the most brutal matches in PWP history go down, and we’re well on our way to the Anniversary show in May! BUT FIRST! April 30, 2011 PWP returns to the National Guard Armory in Council Bluffs! PWP officials are proud to announce a huge match that will be a real treat to independent wrestling fans!

*** Akira Tozawa & “Babyface” Tony Cortez Vs. Jaysin Strife & David Clark

World renowned for his work in Dragon Gate, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Chikara, Akira Tozawa is coming to Pro Wrestling Phoenix! Tozawa is making a name for himself all over the world, and is very excited to make is debut in PWP! Meanwhile, “Babyface” Tony Cortez asked for this tag team match, without even deciding on a partner. When he found out Tozawa hadn’t been booked yet, he begged PWP officials to put him in the match, knowing that he has wrestled Strife before, and knows him well. PWP officials agreed and we now have our main event! Strife & Clark will be looking to get their hands on Cortez after he defeated Clark last month and accused Strife of ducking him. Adding Tozawa to the mix will ensure a classic PWP tag team main event!

*** PWP Heavyweight Championship Match:
Preston Maxwell Vs. “The Big Hurt” Abu Colossus

Ever since Maxwell won the PWP Heavyweight Championship, Abu Colossus has been asking PWP officials for a title match against him. A former champion himself, Abu Colossus won an incredible feud against Maxwell last year and since he has already beaten him, is sure he can bring the Championship home with him for a second time. Maxwell said he is prepared to face all challengers and no matter who it is, he will retain his championship.

*** Mad Dog McDowell Vs. “Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell These two men have teamed together a few times in PWP, however after a miscommunication last month, Rockwell showed his mean streak and kicked McDowell right in the family jewels! Mad Dog is MAD and asked PWP for a match against Rockwell. It’s signed and it will go down on April 30th!

*** Matty Star will be in attendance, and after getting screwed out of the PWP Heavyweight Championship last month, he has informed PWP officials he has a message for Preston Maxwell, the PWP fans, and anyone who will listen.

*** Branden Juarez will be in PWP after his huge main event win in the No Rope Barbed Wire match last month against Chris Havius. He is now calling himself “The baddest man in PWP” and he said that he has something to say to the PWP fans.

*** PWP Tag Team Champions “The Passion” Zac James & “The Canadian Sex Icon” Ryan Slade with their manager Axel Greece will be in attendance after successfully defending the titles against The Beautiful Bodies last month.

Also: “The Beautiful Bodies” Brian Gott & Derek Cornell, Sir Bradley Charles, “Sensational” Sean Cruz, “Unbreakable” Zach Thompson, Shawn Nautilus, Darren “Thunder” Russell, Joey Daniels, Supafli, Angelus Layne & more!

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Here are the First Round Matches for The First Ever Battle Royale Cup:

David Clark vs Derek Cornell

These two fighters are being pitted against one another for the soul purpose of seeing who can dethrone the other one. David Clark has been the man to beat at MAGNUM Pro as of late as he strives and fights to break out of the shadow from which his sensei has cast over him. Derek Cornell on the other hand has done nothing but his best to make the man that has taught him the ways of pro wrestling proud. The battle ground is set for these two men to collide in the opening round of the first ever Battle Royale Cup tournament.

“The Anarchist” Arik Cannon vs “Dangerous J” Jaysin Strife

Arik Cannon and Jaysin Strife have met on the battlefield of professional wrestling on many occasions. Whether it be somewhere in Iowa, or even Minnesota, these two put everything they have into their encounters whenever they meet. In the opening round of the Battle Royale Cup I am sure these two men will not disappoint, and I can assure you that when these to beasts lock horns that the crowd will be nothing less than in awe at the fight these two competitors bring to the table.

Akira Tozawa vs Supafli

Akira Tozawa is the man from the land of the rising sun, and many are saying that he will be the guy to beat in this tournament. Having come from Japan and the Dragon Gate dojo his resume speaks for itself. However, upon arriving in America, Tozawa has elevated his stock ten fold with the performances he has been apart of throughout the country. After making an impact in the So Cal branch of MAGNUM Pro, he felt it was time to make one here in Iowa. So on 4/29, it has been chosen that the young gun Supafli gets his opportunity to come into his own when he faces the international star in Akira Tozawa.

Zack Sabre Jr. vs Brian Gott

Submission specialist Zack Sabre Jr comes all the way from Europe to make an impact in America. While here on an excursion Zack was chosen to participate in the Cup due his ability, and the long list of opponents he has felled. However, he shouldn’t count his chickens before they hatch because he will be in the ring with a fighter in his own right, Brian Gott. Although coming up on the short of the stick the last two MAGNUM Pro shows, he has showed heart and determination to better himself and bring an even bigger fight to the ring with him. MAGNUM offices has noticed this vast improvement in Gott and that is why he was chosen to to test another international star in Zack Sabre Jr.

6 Man Tag Match

Also on the card for the night will be a 6 man tag match when “Babyface” Tony Cortez, “The Big Hurt” Abu Colossus, and Texas’s own Rexx Reed step into the ring with Darin Corbin, Christian Rose, and Matt Cage. None of these men have teamed before, but all them are hungry and will do whatever it takes to get the W for himself and his team.

Please join us the BIGGEST MAGNUM Pro show to date on 04.29.11!

Former NWA President, AWA Tag Team Champion and Central States Wrestling legend Bob Geigel  is showcased in their monthly article Whatever Happened to…….June Inside Wrestling/ The Wrestler Magazine which is two magazines in one. On the cover of The Wrestler is John Cena and on the cover of Inside Wrestler is Alberto Del Rio.

Pick it up at a newsstand near you.

The artwork of Bob Geigel is from the hottest comic in the Midwest, The Promotion. The promotion is drawn from none other than Rob Schamberger.

NWA Kansas State Champion Tyler Cook will replace the injured Mike Sydal in the EPIC 8 Tournament on April 29! http://www.prowrestlingepic.com/ for more info.

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…Independent Hardcore Wrestling Presents :
…WRESTLING FOR THE CURE 2.
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This Event will Feature

Tag Team Main Event:
Brandon Aarons and Billy Mcneil
Vs
Kc Karrington and Cameron Cage

Evan Money will defend his Illinois Title against TBA.

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This event is for Katie Tichenal:

Katie is 5 years old. Her birthday is Feb 20. She was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in June 2010. Neuroblastoma is a malignant tumor that develops from nerve tissue. Her mass is in her abdomen and is about the size of a grapefruit. It has also affected 90% of Katie’s bone marrow. She has been through 8 rounds of chemotherapy and 2 stem cell transplants. Her first stem cell transplant was done on January 4, 2011. Her 2nd one was done Tuesday March 8, 2011. 6 weeks after she is discharged from this transplant, she will be starting high dose radiation treatments, and after that immunotherapy. Her mass in her abdomen has not gotten any smaller through her chemo treatments. They are unable to remove it until it shrinks because it is too close to main arteries and organs. Good news is it hasn’t gotten any bigger.

Katie is a very strong little girl with a lot of fight in her. She knows she’s sick and is fighting to get better.

She has a website where you can follow all of her progress. Please take a look.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/katietitchenal

Missouri Wrestling Revival just received word that Scott Hall will not be in St Louis on April 30^th at VFW Presents wrestling. The promoters sincerely apologize to the fans on this situation and would like to wish Scott Hall the best in his recovery.

They would still like to welcome you to a great night of action that will feature stars such as Mark Sterling, Jeremy Wyatt, Rick Fuller, Jonathan Gresham, Santana G, Stacey O’Brien along with former WWE referee Dave Hebner.