Billy Diamond had the Purple passion on the ropes early.(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Diamond was on the offense often and gained another victory to start of MMWA-SICW in the month of February. (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
*Billy Diamond d. Purple Passion
Jaysin Static goes to the air to his Isick Manson. (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
The fans loved every minute that the young Static pounded on the evil Manson.(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
*Jaysin Static d. Isick Manson
The Big Texans manager Travis Cook let Jackson know how he felt prior to the match. (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
“The Great One” Gary Jackson looked strong in the match and won by DQ.(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
*Gary Jackson d. MMWA-SICW Tag Champ The Big Texan by DQ
Phil E Blunt gets dirty in the fight on the popular Moondog.(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
*Moondog Rover d. Phil E. Blunt by DQ
Phil E Blunts nasty ways got him DQ’D in his loss against Moondog but a match with Bobby D awaited him.(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Bobby D brought the fight to the former MMWA-SCIW Champ. (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Blunt may be cocky but one can not deny that he is very good.(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
*Phil E. Blunt d. Bobby D
The MMWA-SCIW Champ Dave Vaughn(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
The Future Donovan Ruddick gets a crack at MMWA-SICW Champion Dave Vaugn. (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Ruddick lays in to Vaughn (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
A hard hitting battle with both men feeling it early.(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Vaughn looking for a submission. (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Ruddick impressively powers out of Vaughns submission this time. (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Vaughn Spears Future, with most men it would be all over but Ruddick was able to kick out. (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Vaughn goes to the air but Ruddick catches him !!!(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Vaughn is at Ruddicks Mersey with a big move on the horizon.(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Vaughn shows his heart by kicking out after this crushing blow by Ruddick!!(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Ruddick looks poised to take home the MMWA-SCIW belt. (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Vaughn withstands the punishment of Ruddick and gets a roll up to retain the title. (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
*MMWA-SICW Heavyweight Champ Dave Vaughn d. “The Future” Donovan Ruddick
One half of the MMWA-SICW Tag Champs, Waco goes one on one against Gary Jackson ans Travis Cooks the connection looks to avenge the loss of The Big Texan from earlier. (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Gary Jackson struggles to get out of the move of Waco(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Jackson succeeds!!(Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Waco goes high risk on the Great One Gary Jackson (Photo Credit Mike Van Van Hoogstraat)
Larry Matysik (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
This Thursday from 6pm until 9pm Larry Matysik will be in attendance at the Applebee’s in Swansea Illinois where they will be playing some of the tapes from the “Wrestling At The Chase” program on the big screen televisions. Larry will be there to talk to the fans, and local promotor Herb Simmons will be interviewing fans for his nostalgia show on the radio station KZQZ 1430am.com
Missouri Wrestling Revival takes great pride in supporting the great men and women in the sport of wrestling and if you have not met Larry we highly encourage you to meet this wonderful man. MWR will be giving fans a chance to win 2 free MWR T-shirts so come out and join Larry as he takes a stroll down memory lane.
Larry Matysik is the author of Wrestling at the Chase, Drawing Heat the Hard way “How wrestling really works and Brody. He was only 16 when he started working for Sam Muchnick in 1963. He was both the St Louis promotions publicist and office manger. Later in his career he booked matches and produced and called play by play television. He also worked for Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation from 1984 to 1993, and has since been involved in Independent Wrestling Promotions.
Applebee’s is located at 2421 N. Illinois St in Swansea Illinois
It’s free, and there’s no cover. For information, call 235-4577.
Josh Ray sent word to me today that Bao Nguyen has received a great opportunity to sign on as a WWE developmental wrestler contract. We all would like to wish Bao the best in this wonderful opportunity. Bao is one of the nicest guys that we have had the privilege of covering as he was trained at Harley Race’s WLW.
Let’s take a look at Josh Ray’s MWR Spotlight from October 14th 2008 as well as an interview with the “Vietnam Phenom”.
Just more proof that one of our mottos is true “The Stars of tomorrow is in the Midwest Today.”
On April 25, 2008 in the hometown of Missouri Wrestling Revival, a match between Brian Breaker and “Vietnam Phenom” Bao Nguyen turned a few heads. The apparent underdog, Bao managed to secure a victory over his larger and more experienced opponent. I approached him after the match to tell him how impressed I was and was shocked to learn that this was only his fourth match as out of training. The fact that he was that good in such a short time out of wrestling school resonated in my mind.
“This guy is somebody to watch, for sure,” I thought to myself.
At the time, I wasn’t the only person to take notice. While the crowd definitely enjoyed him and the match as a whole, my wife and sister took immediate notice of the “Vietnam Phenom” as their favorite wrestler. Out of all of the wrestlers who appeared that night, my sister wanted a picture with only one: Bao Nguyen.
My sister Becky, "Vietnam Phenom" Bao Nguyen, and my beautiful wife Sara.
I’ve had the opportunity to see him twice since then, and he hasn’t disappointed. When I heard his story, it was easy to understand why he’s as good as he is at this stage in the game. He’s not afraid of listening to others, and he’s not afraid of hard work. His first break into the business happened due to his hard work and competitive drive.
“I started out in 2004 as a referee in Sacramento, CA for a promotion called Supreme Pro Wrestling. After going to a few practices, I wanted to become a wrestler due to my competitive nature,” Bao said.
At the time, Bao was in college. This didn’t stop him from pursuing a career as a professional wrestler, but it also didn’t keep him from studying hard and finishing college. Where most young men might leave one for the other, Bao Nguyen chose to tackle and succeed at both. He trained for a year for Supreme Pro Wrestling, before moving back home to the San Francisco Bay Area. It was there he had his first exposure to Japan’s Pro Wrestling NOAH when he resumed his wrestling training, this time for Pro Wrestling Iron.
During this time, Bao stayed active with the Cauliflower Alley Club (CAC), a nonprofit professional wrestling organization that emphasizes friendship through pro wrestling. The CAC puts a well-deserved focus on the wrestling legends, and that fact says even more about Bao’s character. It was at a CAC function that he learned about Harley Race’s pro wrestling training camps that are held each year.
“I’ve known about Harley Race’s wrestling camps because I stay active with the Cauliflower Alley Club. In 2006 I went to the camp and really enjoyed how Superstar Steve taught. I had no doubt that I would be able to hone my skills in that atmosphere,” Bao said.
Going to that camp was fate, it seems. Pro Wrestling Iron closed downshortly later and left the “Vietnam Phenom” without a place to train. Once again, Bao’s desire to get better and his willingness to work shined through. Where some might stick around the area and find just any place to train, he looked for the best place to train.
“I wanted to go somewhere where I would have more opportunities to work in Japan and for WWE. Since Pro Wrestling Iron already had a relationship with Pro Wrestling NOAH through Donovan Morgan and Michael Modest, I wanted to go somewhere that could keep me exposed to them (NOAH). I chose the Harley Race Wrestling Academy,” said Bao.
After choosing where he would train, he concentrated on getting there.
“I saved everything I could for seven months and took the long trip to Eldon, MO to start training,” said Bao. “I’m always trying to get better and I’m willing to learn from people who are willing to teach, so I think that has helped me develop as a wrestler.”
The "Vietnam Phenom" in action.
This hard work paid off recently at World League Wrestling (WLW) show. At the end of the annual training camp that Harley Race’s conducts with Pro Wrestling NOAH, there is a big joint show that features some of the best from Pro Wrestling NOAH, WLW, and the trainees who attended the camp. On September 19, 2008 in Eldon, MO as part of the show, Bao was rewarded by being featured in the main event tag team match. The main event featured two reknown wrestlers from Japan, as well as the son of a pro wrestling legend.
“To tell you the truth, I was pretty surprised when they picked me to be in the main event with Takeshi Morishima against Marufuji and Steamboat Jr. (for the WLW-NOAH show on September 19, 2008). It was definitely the highlight of my career at this point, and I worked as hard as I’ve ever worked. I hope that I did well enough for them to offer me something,” Bao said.
While he recognizes that he doesn’t hold the magic card that can get him closer to his goal of wrestling in Japan or for WWE, he’s not afraid to put in the work needed to get there. No get rich quick schemes for the “Vietnam Phenom”. He’s more than happy to pay his dues and diligently work toward his goals, saying, “It’s up to NOAH as to whether or not I ever tour with them, but I’ll continue to work hard and become a total wrestler to improve those chances.”
He summed it up by adding, “Basically, I want to make wrestling my career. That would be my ultimate goal whether it be NOAH or WWE. I’ve just got to work hard and maintain my focus. It will happen when I am ready.”
Tyler Cook, me, my beautiful wife Sara, and "Vietnam Phenom" Bao Nguyen.
This Saturday in West Frankfort Illinois All American Pro Wrestling returns with a match that you will not want to miss. The 6”7 450 pound AAPW Champion The Mississippi Madman will defend his title against The Belt collector Jeremy Wyatt!
Wyatt has been after the AAPW title in the past and he will have to be at the top of his game if he is to win his first AAPW title.
Missouri Wrestling Revival caught up with the Rebel.
Independent Hardcore Wrestling fans win a free MWR T-shirt Jennifer Timpe and her son Glen Cadell won a free Missouri Wrestling Revival t-shirt during the February 5th Zachary “Napalm” Porter Tribute show in their hometown of Dupo Illinois.
IHW raised $600.00 to go toawards the children of Zachary Porter.
MWR'S Kari Williams, Glen Cadell, Jennifer Timpe and MWR'S Dubray Tallman.
Independent Hardcore Wrestling returns March 6th in Dupo Illinois at the VFW Hall 200 N 5th Street Tickets $10.00 Kids 5 and under Free. Shows 6:30
I hope this will be the year that we have a record turn out for our 45th annual reunion.
If you have been to the reunions before you know just how special they are and the memories that we make each year, if you have never attended i hope you will make this the one you come to, with room rates at $36.00 and $50.00 for a premium room, plus both meals and all the activities for a flat $100.00 for everything, its a 3 or 4 days in Vegas very affordable. Non-Members pay $125.00*, which includes a 1-year membership to the CAC…Only one Non-Member charge per Immediate family is necessary
This years honorees are Ted DiBiase, Jim Ross, Dan Severn, Magic Schwarz,Dean Higuchi, Roger Kirby,Rip Hawk,Joyce Grable,Vance Nevada,Vince Fahey.
MC’s for Wednesday night are J J Dillon and Terry Funk, plus Tuesday night we have special posthumous awards for Scrap Iron Gadasky and Lee Fields, several surprise awards, open mike time through the audience and topped off with the comedy of Hank Garrett and karaoke led by Pat Patterson.
If you have not made your reservations please do so ASAP, the hotel number is 888-402-6278 and your banquet can be booked by e mail cac009@embarqmail.com by fax toll free at 888-235-7818 or by pay pal off our web site http://www.caulifloweralleyclub.org
As of now the hotel is 64% booked from our room block.
Hope to hear from your very very soon.
Missouri Wrestling Revival would like to congratulate Midwest Superstar Tyler Black on becoming the Ring of Honor Champion this past weekend from Austin Aries.
Black has been one of my personal favorite wrestlers today providing exciting matches around the country with a who’s who of wrestling today. In my heart of hearts I feel as if this is only the first step of Black becoming one the superstars that will carry us into the next generation of our sport.
St Louis’s sweetheart Santana G will be coming home this Saturday at High Voltage Wrestling’s Cocked Locked and Loaded, fresh off of her appearance at TNA on Spike TV. Wrestling fans join me in Granite City Illinois to welcome her back and to cheer her on in her rematch with the greatest women’s wrestler in world today, MsChif.
Yes, you heard me right tonight MWR got confirmation from HVW’S TNT Keny G that it will be Santana G vs. MsChif 2 this Saturday!!!
The NWA Women’s World Champion and SHIMMER Champion MsChif will meet the young up and comer Santana G once again.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Last December one of the most popular wrestlers in the Midwest, Santana G tested herself against the very best and I have been excited about a rematch ever since. Santana G just recently defended her Coastal Championship Women’s wrestling title against Jessika Haze in Florida and is hoping that her extensive training and experience from last December will help her shock the wrestling world by beating the NWA Women’s and SHIMMER Champion.
This weekend marks the return of the HVW Champion Kahagas who is celebrating a new titles he gain the CCW Championship by beating former WWE Star Scotty 2 Hotty !!! In December the Kansas City Killers Mark Sterling and Jeremy Wyatt made their way to Florida and jumped Kahagas at CCW and making matters worse, they videotaped it for the whole world to see. The HVW champion asked for a match with the youngest of the Killers, Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year and HVW Livewire ChampionMike Sydal.
Will this be a wise move for the Champ or will the young Sydal add the International Superstar Kahagas to his win column?
The Kansas City Killers Jeremy Wyatt, Mark Sterling and Mike Sydal(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley )
Wyatt and Sterling will have their own problems with the HVW Champions and the 2009 MWR Tag team of the YearDevin and Mason Cutter otherwise known as the Hooligans. Our sources states that after Kahagas got his wish to take on Sydal, the Killers demanded that their match with the Hooligans be not a tag match but in singles competition.
The Hooligans (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
The Killers will look to divide and conquer one of the most dominate tag teams in wrestling today. The Hooligans will be out for blood as they try to avenge their lil brother Neil Diamond Cutter after the vicious beat down he took from the Killers after the match this past December at HVW.
It will be the 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling taking on Devin Cutter while the Rebel Jeremy Wyatt will meet Mason Cutter.
Fans have been waiting for the battle of B.A.B.EWatch and it will happen when Brandon Aarons goes one on one against his former partner Brandon Espinosa. It was not to long ago that these two were predicted by many to be among the future of Tag team team wrestling in the Midwest.
I am excited about this intriguing match up between these two friends that got much more important by TNT Keny G’s announcement that it will be a number one contenders match for Mike Sydal’s HVW Livewire Championship in the future.
Also on the card will be The Magic Mans new protégé The Dixieland Destroyer, Alexander Rudolph, Dan the Man, Eric Allen and much more.
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