By Kari Williams

Wars raged, battles ensued and rivalries became very personal at HVW’s “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’.” With 117 fans in attendance, anything could, and did, happen. Lines were crossed, clashes escalated from levels of respect to full-out rage and fury.

The explosive night started off with “TNT” Keny G announcing that two semi-final matches would take place to determine who would face off for the HVW Tag Team Titles. In the middle of Keny’s spiel, Absolute Wrestling Radio Co-host Mark Bland showed up to prove the naysayers wrong. Bland claimed, among other things, that HVW was trying to be South Broadway Athletic Club (MMWA-SICW). Just as Keny began to defend himself, “Future” Donovan Ruddick came out and pummeled Bland. Nearly the entire locker room emptied to split the two.

"Future" Donovan Ruddick charges after Absolute Wrestling Radio Co-host Mark Bland as HVW begins. Photo by Kari Williams

In the first tag team title semi-final match, the Bandana Mafia (Pierre Abernathy and Evan Gelistico) took on Neil “Diamond” Cutter and the Blackhart. Gelistico and Blackhart started the match, with Abernathy waiting in the corner, threatening to unmask Blackhart.

Evan Gelistico and Pierre Abernathy double-team Neil "Diamond" Cutter and the Blackhart in their attempt to wrestle for the HVW Tag Team Titles

Throughout the bout, the Bandana Mafia worked as a much more cohesive unit than Cutter and Blackhart, which greatly aided their efforts. Frequent Mafia double-teams wore down the unorthodox opponents. However, Cutter had Gelistico almost ready to tap as he locked him a brutal submission that seemed to have no way out. But Abernathy got the tag and put Cutter and Blackhart’s title aspirations on hold.

Mike Sydal wrestled the cocky “Peoria Pride Champion” Eric Allen in the following contest. Sydal’s fast-paced style kept Allen at a distance most of the match. With the fans on his side and athleticism galore, Sydal looked poised for victory.

Mike Sydal takes the fight to the Peoria Pride Champion Eric Allen, but comes up short due to Allen's underhanded tactics. Photo by Kari Williams

Nevertheless, Allen’s frustration showed, and he soon resorted to underhanded tactics. Only moments before Sydal was sure to get the one, two, three, Allen caught Sydal in a pinning predicament. The Peoria Pride Champion had the tights, but the referee did not see; and, despite the fans and Sydal telling him otherwise, the decision was not reversed.

Mark Sterling put his PWE United States Championship on the line against the Crazy Luchadore
Rebelucha and Gary Jay. Sterling fought an uphill battle from the get go, as the fans had it out for him, and Rebelucha and Gary looked to be on the same page. The champion took some time out of the ring to strategize, while his opponents went at it. As soon as he found an opportunity, Sterling snuck back into the ring.

Gary Jay took flight in the battle for Mark Sterling's PWE United States Championship against both Sterling and Rebelucha. Photo by Kari Williams

Much to the fans’ delight, he got what was coming to him, as Gary caught him before he could do any major damage. Gary’s high-flying meshed well with Rebelucha’s ‘rebelutionary’ antics as they tried to wrestle the belt from Sterling. The time out of the ring early on appeared to give Sterling that extra advantage he longed for, as he took out his aggression on Rebelucha. Once the damage was done, Sterling tossed Gary to the outside and covered a weakened Rebelucha to retain.

“Thee” Brandon Espinosa, accompanied by “Irresistibly Flawless” Brandon Aarons, had his hands full against the debuting Mississippi Madman. Espinosa was a little more than hesitant to get in the ring with Madman; he went so far as to pummel through the crowd and cower behind the fans, with Aarons quickly following suit.

"Thee" Brandon Espinosa does his best to make the debuting Mississippi Madman tap out, but it was not to be. Madman easily dominated Espinosa the majority of the bout. Photo by Kari Williams

After much deliberation, Espinosa manned up and stepped into the squared circle. Madman let Espinosa get in a free shot on more than one occasion, but Espinosa could not budge the behemoth, let alone knock him off his feet. Madman dominated the better part of the bout, and easily got the pin on the cocky Espinosa after Espinosa attempted to make Madman tap out. Not even Aarons’ presence at ringside could distract Madman.

After intermission, Keny announced that a battle royal would take place to determine who the best of the best is in HVW. The battle included Sean Vincent, Kabal, Alexandre Rudolph, Gary Jay, Evan Gelistico, Jimmy D, Mark Sterling, Neil “Diamond” Cutter, Brandon Espinosa and Pierre Abernathy, among others.

Kabal attempts to eliminate Neil "Diamond" Cutter from the battle royal as Alexandre Rudolph and Mark Sterling look for their next victims. Photo by Kari Williams

Chaos ensued and wrestlers were thrown to the outside at a fairly fast pace. Rudolph appeared to dominate the majority of the match, eliminating numerous competitors. Jimmy D and Rudolph ended up as the final two. Rudolph easily tossed Jimmy out the ring and claimed victory.

Santana G had her chance to get some revenge on Aarons for his actions at the last show, as she teamed up with “Spitfire” Davey Vega in her debut match. Aarons looked to Jessika Haze as the tag team partner of his choosing, and the battle got underway.

Davey Vega and Brandon Aarons go at it during the mixed tag match, in which Santana G mader her wrestling debut. Photo by Kari Williams

Both teams worked extremely well together and Santana looked impressive against Haze, a former women’s champion. Aarons and Haze had the two-man advantage with Espinosa and Magic Man lingering at ringside. But the Santana’s determination to make an impression outweighed everything else, as she took control in the closing moments, connecting with a standing moonsault to Haze for the victory.

Missouri Wrestling Revival Owner Josh Ray brought out Jeremy Wyatt to address the fans and talk about the upcoming MWR Pro Wrestling Showcase where Wyatt will face off against Dingo. Wyatt berated nearly every fan in attendance, and complained about not having a match for the night. Ray and Keny responded by giving Wyatt the opportunity to wrestle on HVW’s Oct. 10 show, but his opponent has yet to be named.

Dingo faced Tony Kozina in Kozina’s HVW debut in one of the most athletic and hard-hitting contests of the night. These two tremendous athletes took each other to the limit. Reversal after reversal and hold after hold, neither man would give an inch. Countless pinfalls left the fans begging for more. Kozina’s more grounded attack meshed tremendously with Dingo’s desire to fly.

Dingo connects with a dropkick early on to daze Tony Kozina. Photo by Kari Williams

When Dingo delivered a stiff kick to the back, it seemed to set the final moments of the match in place, as he speared Kozina, as well as connected with a flying cross body. Dingo ended the match with a small package as yet another reversal to Kozina. After the match was over, Kozina extended his hand to Dingo as a sign of respect for the battle they endured.

The second semi-final match for the tag titles took place next, as Full Contact Dojo went up against The Hooligans. The hard-hitting style of the Hooligans nicely complimented the high-risk feats of the Full Contact Dojo. Both teams used extraordinary teamwork and delivered an exciting match. Full Contact Dojo went completely airborne in an attempt to win a chance for the coveted titles in their debut.

The Hooligans used their pound and ground style to combat the high-flying team of Full Contact Dojo. Photo by Kari Williams

They launched themselves between the top and middle ropes onto their dazed opponents. In the end, it was the illegal tactics of the Hooligans that wound up walking away victorious and as possible HVW tag team champions.

Kahagas and Ruddick went ballistic, in every sense of the word, in the main event for Ruddick’s HVW Heavyweight Championship. As The Livewire Champion did his best to walk away with two belts, Ruddick did everything in his power to utterly destroy The Japanese Nightmare. The battle lasted only mere moments in the ring before Ruddick and Kahagas sent fans running out of harm’s way as they pounded each other with steel chairs and a kendo stick.

"Future" Donovan Ruddick used Kahagas's own weapon against him in their Falls Count Anywhere match for Kahagas's HVW Heavyweight Title. Photo by Kari Williams

Nothing was off limits for the two monstrous brawlers, even the inside balcony. Ruddick’s demise came at this point, when Kahagas sprayed the 6’9” Monster with green mist, blinding him. Kahagas used that opportunity to climb the balcony and launch onto the Heavyweight Champion, who he positioned on a table.

Referees help Ruddick to the back after he was smashed through a table courtesy of the new HVW Heavyweight Champion, Kahagas. Photo by Kari Williams

The Tokyo Monster walked out of the building holding both the Heavyweight and Livewire Championships, while Ruddick had to be helped to the back thanks to Mark Bland’s interference—a chair shot to Ruddick’s head and the always-present verbal abuse—which was one of the deciding factors of the match.

To witness The Hooligans take on the Bandana Mafia to crown the first ever HVW Tag Team Champions, to see Ruddick and Bland finally go at it and to see Wyatt’s mystery opponent revealed, take the trip to Granite City, IL on Oct. 10.

By Kari Williams
Photos by Michael R Van Hoogstraat

At South Broadway Athletic Club, MMWA-SICW fans witnessed multile title changes, a debut and a rebellion that shook the foundation of The Connection. With wrestlers coming out of retirement and others breaking through and making their mark in the company, one has to wonder how the events of the night will impact the future of MMWA-SICW.

According to the St. Louis Wrestling Community Message Board, Jaysin Static and Core wrestled to a time limit draw and Johnny Blade defeated Waco.

Jaysin Static hits Core with a powerful clothesline

Core stretches Static in the middle of the ring.

Waco punishes Johnny Blade in the corner but was able to pull out the big victory in the end.

In the third match of the night, Junior Heavyweight Champion Dave Vaughn, with Travis Cook, took on A.J. Williams in a title defense. The contest was fairly even, as these two men have faced each other on a number of occassions.

Arch rivals Dave Vaughn and AJ Williams in what may be a feud of the year go at it for the Junior Heavyweight Title.

Vaughn’s wrestling ability shines in big matches.

While Travis Cook was urging Vaughn to get dirty, Vaughn had a moment of doubt as he hesitated with a punch.

Both seemed to be one-step ahead of the other, making it hard to determine the outcome. Ten minutes in, Vaughn gained control and looked poised for victory, as he foiled all of Williams’ attempts to gain the advantage. Vaughn and Williams took their battle to the outside, with Vaughn overpowering his opponent But when they returned to the ring, Vaughn became distracted and Wiliams connected with a superkick. With Cook by his side, Vaughn had an out for Williams’ pin attempt, as Cook distracted the ref just long enough for Vaughn to recover and kick out. The champ then went for the spear, but Williams side-stepped and Vaughn nearly knocked Cook off the ring apron. This minor distraction gave Williams the perfect opportunity to pin the unsuspecting Vaughn and reclaim the Junior Heavyweight Title.

After the match, Vaughn, clearly upset about the loss, extended his hand to Williams as a sign of respect. Hesitant at first, Williams accepted and Vaughn raised Williams’ hand as well.

Williams reclaims the belt and wins the respect of Vaugn?

The fans loved this. Cook hated it. Cook then claimed that he should have held the belt since he made Vaughn a champion; he went on to say “Don’t make me fire you!” to which Vaughn responded, “I quit!”

Shaft continued his battles with authority this month, as he faced the Commissioner Keith Smith, who overpowered Shaft from the opening bell.

Keith Smith gets a kiss by one of his many fans.

The two appeared to be playing a game of cat and mouse, with neither man willing to give an inch. Shaft had to resort to illegally choking Smith to gain the upper hand. After five minutes of mind games, Smith countered with an eye rake and attempted to take over.

Smith shows signs of what made him a Superstar for so long early in his match with Shaft.

The fans were behind Smith 100 percent, but Shaft’s persistence kept the commissioner at bay. Near the closing moments, Shaft looked poised for victory, but Phil E. Blunt ran out to interfere, causing the disqualification victory for Smith. Then, Gary Jackson and the Lumberjacks ran out to aid Smith.

The Connection comes in to run rough shot on Smith.

Moondog Rover took on Purple Passion after intermission. Neither Passion nor Rover could control the match for an extended length of time. However, both men got in some offense, Passion with punches and chops in the corner and Rover with his typical, punishing dog-like attacks. In just over 10 minutes, Rover got the pin, but he uncharacteristically attacked Passion after the match with the bone he carries to the ring.

Moondog body slams Purple Passion.

MMWA-SICW’s American Hero, Johnny Courageous, took on newcomer Ziggy Bones. Courageous controlled most of the match with his technical skill, but Bones turned the match into a bit of a brawl when he took it out of the ring.

Ziggy Bones gets a rude welcome from Johnny Courageous in his wrestling debut.

The fan support for Courageous far outweighed that of Bones, giving Courageous more willpower and desire tocome out on top. This proved beneficial for the American Hero as he soundly defeated Bones to cheers and echoing chants of “U-S-A!!”

1-2-3 victory for Courageous.

Heavyweight Champion “Gorgeous” Gary Jackson put his title on the line against Blunt prior to the main event. Blunt had his work cut out for him against the champ, but he put Jackson to the test. Blunt had the advantage before the match even began because of Cook’s presence at ringside.

When Blunt could not take control in the ring, he connected with unyielding punches and subsequently tossed Jackson out of the ring. Blunt easily returned to the squared circle, as Jackson struggled. Cook hindered Jackson even more, as he hit Jackson to slow him down, then ran to the opposite side of the ring to suggest his innocence. Though, the champion would not give up easily.

Blunt gets nasty as he chokes the Champ in the middle of ring.

When Blunt attempted a high knee in the corner, Jackson moved out of the way and, with Blunt writhing in pain on the mat, dropped the elbow. He just about retained the belt when he went to put Blunt in what may have been the Texas cloverleaf, but Blunt countered and won the match and the Heavyweight Championship. Blunt got on the microphone and proclaimed, “The age of 4:20 is on and smoking.” Jackson thanked the fans for the support and made no excuses for his loss. He then added that he will regain the belt because it belongs to both himself and the fans.

Cook celebrates Phil E Blunts historic night as he dethrones Gary Jackson for the MMWA-SICW title

Lumberjack Abe, with Lumberjack Gabe, wrestled Bobby D in the main event of the evening. Abe had the advantage early on, but the match soon spilled out of the ring, and neither of the men had the upper hand—they just pounded on each other. But once back in the ring, Abe took over once again and continued to wear down his opponent. D barely had a chance to get in any offense, and seemed winded before the bell even rang. Abe jumped on that observation as he choked D on the ropes and pinned him shortly thereafter.

Two powerhouse battled in the main event when Lumberjack Abe met Bobby D

To witness more MMWA-SICW action as it unfolds, make it a point to go to East Carondelet, IL this Saturday, Aug, 22 at the East Carondelet Community Center.

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Editor’s Desk…
by Josh Ray

Indy wrestling is crazy enough most of the time, but when my day job and personal life became more hectic over the summer I took a break of sorts.  With a new house, an ill son, a new job, and a few other things, I needed to save wrestling energy for the November 14th MWR show in Granite City, IL.   Brian and Kari have been aware of all of these changes and have been very supportive.  I couldn’t ask for two better people to help me with Missouri Wrestling Revival.  All three of us are ready to put together an excellent show.

Even with some of the recent disorganization, MWR has been receiving attention both publicly and behind the scenes due to hard work from the crew.  I had to turn down two separate sponsorship offers because of an actual offer to buy the MWR site!  All I can confirm is that their have been negotiations on specific details of a “buyout” for nearly two months, but that nothing has been finalized.  I am making sure that the offer affords members of the site to continue working more in depth with the indy wrestling community in the area.  If the deal materializes into something more concrete, the news will be broken here first!  The November show is in no danger of being cancelled, because the earliest the transaction could happen would be December 2009.

I’m excited about the MWR show on November 14, 2009 in Granite City, IL at the River’s Edge Reception Center.  It’s a small venue that packs a lot of potential when utilized correctly.  Some of my excitement  was stifled for the show, however, when last Saturday at a High Voltage Wrestling show the 2008 Wrestler of the Year, “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt, decided that he was upset about not having a match at the show.  I had originally invited him to appear at the High Voltage Wrestling show this past Saturday with the blessing of HVW owner “TNT” Keny G.  Wyatt was supposed to talk about his November 14th main event showdown with Dingo to defend the Wrestling Revival Cup that was awarded to him this past year.  Instead, he took offense to the fact that I hadn’t set up a match for him that night and decided to take it out on the fans…  going as far as putting his hands on me in an attempt to intimidate me.

Wyatt at one point told a child that the young boy looked as if a firecracker had blown up in his mouth!  I’d venture to guess that during our short interaction in the middle of an HVW ring, at least four people attempted to fight him.  He’s easily one of the most hated men in the area.  To get him to leave the fans alone, I relented and offered to get him an opponent for HVW’s October 10th show.  “TNT” Keny G once again stepped in and allowed a match…  I’ve got a scrappy individual in mind that will give Wyatt more than he wants on October 14th.  Win or lose, Wyatt will go one-on-one with Dingo for the Wrestling Revival Cup on November 14th. 

Kari Williams, MWR’s MVP, will be headed to college shortly.  Her mom was the MVP of the October 10th HVW show in the eyes of a certain security worker and some of the wrestlers, as she brought a cake to commemorate the occassion.  I didn’t have any of the cake, but I certainly wish Kari the best of luck.  She’s a breath of fresh air in an atmosphere that can be more than a little frustrating for this lover of discipline and order.  In my humble opinion, she would make a fine addition to any sports publication or website writing staff!  Pro Wrestling Illustrated, are you reading this?

Speaking of PWI, MWR staff worked hard to sing the praises of many in the coverage area for this year’s PWI 500.  I’d say that between Kari, Brian, and I there was a lot of representation in the PWI 500 nominating, but only a few made the cut.  All were deserving, as the Midwest tends to be underrepresented in my opinion, but still having as many non-WWE,TNA, and ROH Midwest talents on the list meant a lot.  It was also a huge boost for Missouri Wrestling Revival, as MWR was given a nod in Jeremy Wyatt’s PWI 500 entry. 

A promotion that does get as much coverage on the site is IWA Productions.  The IWAP shows continue to draw well and feature some of the best in the area on a consistent basis, in addition to some young lions.  Guys like Shane Rich, Steven Davis, Mississippi Madman, Curly, Jay Spade, and more compete there weekly and I personally take the hit for not giving them more recognition.  They tend to do well in the monthly awards, and wrestlers and promoters alike around the area respect what IWAP is doing week in and week out.

Two more men that I feel have really come into their own as a tag team in the past four to six months are Pierre Abernathy and Evan Gelistico, who wrestle as both the Bandana Mafia and Submission Squad.  Currently the LWA Tag Team Champions, these two wrestled a nearly flawless match this past weekend, and have wins over Dingo/Nick Tyson, the Hooligans, and Ego Express recently.  I personally extended a hand to each man this weekend, congratulating them on a great match against Neil “Diamond” Cutter and Blackhart.

Mark Bland versus “The Future” Donovan Ruddick will finally happen on October 10, 2009.  My belief is that the longer this match goes, the more it will benefit Ruddick, as Bland is a very explosive wrestler…  but lacks the cardio for a longer bout.  Expect Bland to get a lot of cardio training in during the weeks leading into the match.  I know that some people have expressed disapproval for how long this match has taken to get signed, but if something is interesting like this feud is, then it is worth waiting for.  I know both men will be giving it their all.

3XWrestling had a very successful 4th Anniversary celebration and on August 21st will roll that success into an event that features the King of Des Moines Tournament.  The night will see Jeremy Wyatt challenging for Devin Carter’s newly regained 3xW Heavyweight Title.  If you are in the Des Moines area on August 21st or don’t mind a drive, go check it out.  The event will be held at the Des Moines Social Club…  a great venue for pro wrestling!  The men behind 3XWrestling are some of the most intelligent, professional, and passionate men in professional wrestling.  Some of the best talent in the area goes through 3XW!

I am but one man, and covering every promotion in the area as well as I’d like might be asking too much of me.  Nonetheless, I love pro wrestling and MWR is committed to making wrestling in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas better!

Missouri Wrestling Revival Rewind- After Ryan Slades huge win to attain the first ever MECW Great Plains Trophy Battle Royal he had these words for all his fans.

Now for the MECW July recap

MECW Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Match:

MECW Tag Team Champions: Huge In Japan: Jimmy Rockwell and Ricky Kwong
vs.
Deliciously Smooth: “Delicious” Devin Carter and AJ Smooth
vs.
The Bayou Outlaws: Maddog McDowell and The “Creole Kid” Aaron Masterson

This was a surprise match right from the mind of Mr.K himself!! Once again XXXplicit Content made their presence felt and with great destine by the MECW Family it didn’t seem like the fans wanted to hear what they had to say regardless if their point was that Huge In Japan: The MECW Tag Title Holders felt that they shouldn’t have to defend their MECW Tag Team Championships that night, because after all they had already beaten The Bayou Outlaws in a rematch.

Mr.K said “Well that’s funny because you’re not facing The Bayou Outlaws! You’re facing the newest MECW acquisition tonight! Because the deal agreement was their first match was for the MECW Tag Team Championships!”

Before Mr.K could get any further everyone was joined @ ringside by MECW Heavyweight Champion: The “Unbreakable” Zach Thompson! Who surprisingly had this to say “Mr.K before you get any further I would like to introduce the MECW Family to some friends of mine. A couple of guys that are going to help me systematically take down XXXplicit Content! Tonight MECW Family these two men are going to make a statement! I give you Deliciously Smooth!”

Before Huge In Japan knew what was going on they were taken pillar to post by the newest MECW Tag Team and then Mr. K quickly announced that it was going to be the first ever Tag Team Triple Threat match! So not only was it Huge In Japan vs Deliciously Smooth, but know the Bayou Outlaws were also thrown in the mix!! So saying the deck was stacked against XXXplicit Content and more importantly Huge In Japan, is to say the least.

Making an impact Deliciously Smooth definitely did that as they walked away as the new MECW Tag Team Champions!! After hitting a devastating flapjack that drove Ricky Kwong’s chest first into the knees of AJ Smooth! Who after the match needed help to the back as he could not leave under his own power!! Deliciously Smooth then grabbed a mic and said 1 down 3 to go!

Deliciously Smooth hits the big move for the MECW Championship. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

1.) MECW Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Match:

WINNERS and NEW MECW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Deliciously Smooth

2.) Knight Wagner vs Brian Scrilla

Before this match could get under way Eric Allen had some unkind words for the MECW Family. He spoke about how this match was unfair and how nobody in MECW deserved to see him defend his belt! Eric Allen was quickly cut off by Knight Wagner and told him that Jordan McEntyre was not only gonna take his wannabe belt but that he was going to retire it! This quickly prompted Eric Allen to storm off, because he had bigger things to worry about.

Soon after Brian Scrilla came out the excitement started as him and Knight Wagner gave the MECW Family a match to appreciate and love! The action also started quickly too as neither man was wasting anytime. Scrilla quickly reversed a head lock into a shoulder tackle, hip toss, and body slam. Then quickly snapmared and shoulder tackled Knight once again, but only gaining a two count!

But Scrilla didn’t get upset he stayed on top of his game and took Knight Wagner head first into the turnbuckle. Then followed up with some punches, back elbow, and a knee to the gut! Scrilla wasn’t though he then Irish whiped Knight into the opposite corner. Delivered a devastating clothesline and a sidewalk slam! Still Knight Wagner intestinal fortitude pushed on and a kick out @ two!

Again Scrilla stayed on detail and delivered 3 consecutive elbow drops and went for the cover once again. Still only two! Knight Wagner pushed through and was able to start coming back with punches to the mid-section of Brian Scrilla and cut him back off with an axe-handle to the spine. Then Scrilla looked to wear down Knight Wagner with a cobra clutch sleeper and with Brian Scrilla grapevining the move it looked near impossible for Knight Wagner to escape! Then Wagner got his foot on the ropes, causing Brian Scrilla to break the hold.

With a head butt into the corner and Irish whip, Scrilla looked to be to be firmly in control. But with a missed elbow in the corner and a huge leg lariat by Knight Wagner!! Scrilla was down and Knight Wagner started to gain control and offense in the match!! Knight quickly followed up with a stomp to the chest, a quick running leg drop, and a cover, but only got the two counts! Frustration started to set in on Knight Wagner’s face as he quickly followed up with some cross face forearm shots and boot wash to the face to make sure he would stay in control. As Scrilla got up Knight delivered a well placed shot to the midsection of Brian Scrilla then followed up with some nice forearm shots. Wagner had Scrilla reeling, however not enough as Scrilla came out with some fists of his own sending Knight Wagner back. Before Scrilla could do any real damage, Knight kneed Scrilla in the midsection. Then took him back down with a snap mare, a stiff kick to the spine, and then quickly went for the cover, still only managing a two count, on Brian Scrilla.

Knight Wagner punishes Brian Scrilla in a hard hitting match up.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

This time Knight Wagner was looking to wear down Scrilla with a very effectively applied chin lock, nevertheless he couldn’t keep Scrilla down for long before he started fighting back with punches to the midsection of Wagner. Eventually fighting out, but fighting only long enough for Knight Wagner to put a well place knee in the kitchen sink (stomach) of Brian Scrilla. Again Knight Wagner quickly went for the cover, but still only managed a two count!! Knight quickly stayed on the case of Brian Scrilla and quickly threw punches sending Scrilla into the corner. Using an Irish whip, Knight charges Scrilla into the corner, but Scrilla body dropped Wagner over the top rope. Only for Knight to land on his feet on the apron and deliver a hard forearm smash. Knight quickly rose to the top and delivered a missile dropkick that absolutely leveled Brain Scrilla. Knight Wagner went for the cover and at this point it just had to be over, but Brian Scrilla kicked out before the three count!!

Brian Scrilla shows his power to Knight Wagner on his way to victory (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Knight stayed smart and applied a sitting abdominal stretch on Brian Scrilla, however Scrilla was able to fight off with shots to the stomach of Wagner then followed up with a head butt sending Knight Wagner off the ropes and connecting with a huge clothesline! Then Scrilla sending him off the ropes again and hitting him a huge back elbow! Scrilla then went for the Don-Bomb, but Knight Wagner was able to counter into a big time round house kick almost taking Scrillas head off. Scrilla was able to get his foot on the ropes before the three count. When Knight went to send off Scrilla he was able to reverse into a huge powers lam!! Knight then was able to kick out @ two!! This time it was Scrilla who was ready to call for the end as he set Knight Wagner up for the dreaded Hear Punch! But before Scrilla could connect with it Eric Allen made it to ring side, which was enough for the ref to call for the bell!

WINNERS A RESULT OF A DRAW: Brian Scrilla and Knight Wagner

Eric Allen didn’t make it too far as Jordan McEntyre was quick on the scene to stop Eric Allen and run him off!

3.) MECW Independent Champion: Gabriel Brimstone with Brian Scrilla vs Krotch

This MECW Family was an important match; it was the match to save the friendship of Gabriel Brimstone and Krotch. The problem was that Gabriel Brimstone hadn’t received an answer from Krotch on whether or not Krotch accepted his challenge to save their friendship and for the MECW Independent title!

Brian Scrilla got on the mic and reminded everyone including Krotch on why he and Gabriel Brimstone were out there.
It didn’t take long for them to get their answer from Krotch as he quickly made it to ring side with his answer. Krotch came out and not only accepted the challenge to save their friendship, but he went as far as telling Brimstone not to get upset when he takes his MECW Independent Championship, because he was concerned too about saving their friendship.

After the bell sounded Krotch had a few face to face words with Brimstone and they shook hands. Then they went right into a collar and elbow tie up. They fought into the corner a bit, but then the ref called for the break. Back into the collar, elbow tie up, and Brimstone again took Krotch into the corner, however this time they started dancing in the ropes. One trying to get the upper hand on the other, looking for position. After the break Krotch shoved Brimstone in frustration! This time in the third lockup, Krotch focused on the head and went right for the headlock. Then Krotch took Brimstone to the mat with a headlock take down.

In a battle between two fan favorites Gabriel Brimstone and Krotch went all out. (Photo Credit Brian "Flair" Kelley)

Gabriel Brimstone quickly reversed into a head scissors, cranking on the neck of Krotch trying to get a submission. Krotch was great in ring presents and was able to reverse the hold on the defending champion back into a headlock. Brimstone was able to make it to his feet and deliver a nice forearm shot to the ribs and reverse into an arm wringer. Krotch didn’t get worried as he quickly reversed back into an arm wringer of his own on Gabriel Brimstone. Again Brimstone was able to take back control with another arm wringer reversal. This time Krotch was looking for the easy way out with a stiff punch to the face of Gabriel Brimstone! Brimstone didn’t punch back he simply shook his head and got in the face of Krotch. Krotch punched him again still nothing from Brimstone. Then Krotch shoved Brimstone and with some encouragement from Brian Scrilla. Gabriel Brimstone started firing back with some forearm shots of his own! Then picking up Krotch and driving him in the corner and hitting him with some shoulder chargers in the corner. The MECW Family quickly learned that Gabriel Brimstone was definitely the stronger of the two. Irish whip into the opposite corner by Brimstone followed up by a huge corner clothesline! Followed by a huge body slam and screaming from Scrilla to: COVER HIM! Which Brimstone quickly did but only gained a two count.

As Brimstone went for a arm bar Krotch reversed out of it into an Irish whip. Which was reversed by Brimstone into a side Russian Leg Sweep! Again Krotch kicked out @ two but Brimstone was still on him. Then Gabriel quickly followed up with a standing leg drop that still only got him two before Krotch got the shoulder off the mat. Krotch quickly recovered with a jaw breaker out of nowhere. Krotch was smart and stuck to a part and quickly started putting punches to the jaw of the MECW Independent champion. As the stinging blows came to the chin of Brimstone, he just started to become more angry and begun fighting back with more forearm shots, and back clubs to Krotch. Krotch was gonna win in a fist to cuffs with Gabriel Brimstone.

But as the ref was admonishing Gabriel Brimstone, as Brimstone turned back around to be leveled with a devastating leg lariat! Krotch didn’t go for a cover instead he just peppered Brimstone with more punches to the back of his head and back. As Brimstone started fighting back, Krotch was able to reverse an Irish whip into a European neck breaker. Brimstone kicked out @ two, but that didn’t stop Krotch. He kept his assault on with punching Brimstone and working him over in the corner. Krotch went as far as choking Brimstone in the ropes. Then he switched to stomping him in the corner till the ref had to pull him off. After an Irish whip into the corner Brimstone countered with a back elbow and a boot to the body of Krotch. Followed by a 2nd rope sunset flip which only got him a two count followed by a school boy which still only got him a two count.

Krotch put him back down with a kick to the head. Then Krotch went right back to peppering Gabriel Brimstone with punches to the head. Then again with stomps and kicks, then Krotch hit him with a dropkick to the spine. Still Krotch only garnered a two count. Getting more frustrated as time passed Krotch went back to choking Brimstone in the corner. Again Brimstone reversed and started delivering shots in the corner to the head of Krotch. Irish whip by Brimstone and an up and over reversal by Krotch. Followed up by a chin lock slam by Krotch with Brimstone kicking out @ two!!

With the help of Brian Scrilla coaching and screaming @ Brimstone, it helped him persevere through the match. At this point Krotch was becoming cocky “no pun intended Family” and started slapping Brimstone. This only angered the Demon from the darkest parts of the earth. Who started firing back with shots of his own, and reversed an Irish whip after a knee from Krotch and hit a text book back elbow. Followed by an exploding flying clothesline, and a back shattering Samoan drop. Krotch still manged to make it to his feet only to leveled by a spine adjusting spine buster!! Again Krotch kicked out @ two!! Now this time Brimstone was looking to finally end this match and started heading to the top rope. Krotch capitalized by shoving ref Waldo into the ropes and crutching Brimstone on the top rope. Then Krotch connected with a spine crushing running drop kick. But again Brimstone kicked out @ two!!

Now Krotch was ready to put Brimstone away with his finisher, The Krotch Rocket,however Brimstone reversed it by shoving him into the turnbuckle and going for a splash, but he missed and ran into a code breaker by Krotch. Just barely Gabriel Brimstone kicked out @ two!! Now Krotch was really upset and started pounding Gabriel Brimstone who couldn’t even cover up. Then after trading a few words with the ref, Krotch was ready to lay him down again with The Krotch Rocket. Again Brimstone reversed and hit Krotch with the DDT!! 1,2,3!! We have our winner!!

WINNER and STILL MECW INDEPENDENT CHAMPION: Gabriel Brimstone

But before they could shake hands or anything Krotch had stormed off backstage. Everything seemed to be ok as Brimstone got the victory.

4.)”Pride of Peoria” Championship on a Pole Match: Jordan McEntyre vs. “Pride of Peoria Champion” Eric Allen

This was a back and forth match up. Eric Allen from the opening bell tried to quickly climb the turnbuckles and get a hold of a key to go unlock the brief case! And every time Jordan McEntyre twarted his attempts every time.

Eric Allen and Jordan McEntyre fight to get a hold of one of the three elusive keys (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Eric Allen looks to send McEntyre on a ride in the sky.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Jordan took Eric Allen from pillar to post with a flurry of drop kicks, clotheslines, and back elbows. Eric Allen fought his way back with back suplexes, 2nd rope power bombs, and with Jordan reversing with a tope rope hurricanrana.

Jordan McEntyre and Eric Allen had trouble with all 3 keys to open the lock. Was this the wrong key or would it just not open it?(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

In the end it was Eric Allen with the help of XXXplicit Content who got the brief case open and retrieved the “Pride of Peoria Championship.”

XXXplicit Content saves the day for Eric Allen.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

WINNER and STILL “Pride of Peoria Champion” Eric Allen

5.) MECW Great Plaines Trophy Champion: Ryan Slade vs Evan Money with Brian Scrilla

This match was gonna be tense from the start Brian Scrilla was out there with Evan Money and XXXplicit Content was out their with Ryan Slade. The match started out like any other classic match with both men trading skills in mat wrestling.

It quickly broke down into action as after a shoulder tackle Ryan Slade was tripped up by Evan Money. Evan was able to quickly capitalize with a standing leg drop. Then a corner clothesline with a kick to the back of a head. Where Evan was able to hit a 2nd rope bulldog, nevertheless Slade was able to kick out @ two. It didn’t take Slade long to resort to dirty tactics with an eye rake that put him back on top. Followed by knees to the mid-section and a stiff knee to the head of Money. That wasn’t enough as Ryan Slade began repeatedly clubbing Evan Money in the back. Then Slade began pummeling Evan Money’s chest with forearm shots, followed up with a snap mare chin lock, which was held in tightly with a knee in his back.

Evan Money has shown signs of brilliance in his young career. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Once Evan started fighting back, Slade promptly threw him through the 2nd rope in which he then pretty much fed him to the wolves as Bailey Mannix began choking the life out fo Evan Money. Of course, it was done behind the back of special guest ref: Marshall Garrett. When Slade went to suplex Money back to the inside, he was able to reverse and plant a very stiff roundhouse kick to the temple of Ryan Slade. Followed by a spring board cross body block. This gave Evan Money a two count only. Slade quickly returned with a eye rake and a forearm to the face of Evan Money. Followed by a double axe handle to the base of his neck. Slade then followed up with what seemed like a camel clutch submission and turned it into a fish hook maneuver making Marshal Garrett quickly call for the break.

With Slade attempting another suplex, Evan was able to counter into a small package to get a two almost a three count.
Even followed up with swift kicks to the ribs, followed by one to the head of Ryan Slade. “Canadian sex icon” reversed an Irish whip into a side Russian leg sweep; followed up by a suplex that Ryan Slade finally connected with but only got a two count off of it. He quickly locked in a chin lock trying to wear down Evan Money. As Evan fought out Ryan Slade and slammed him back to the mat and put a couple of grinding stomps to the stomach for Evan Money before locking him in the sharpshooter submission. With a little help from Brian Scrilla he made it to the ropes. In which Evan followed up with an O’Connor roll and a spinning wheel kick, still it wasn’t enough. Again Ryan Slade quickly reversed and locked in the cross face crippler.

Ryan Slade can be vicious when needed as Evan Money found out.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Once again Evan Money made it back to the ropes and Ryan Slade was forced to release the hold. Now Slade was looking to end the match after hitting the body slam. While climbing to the top rope he was stopped by Evan and hit with a huge power slam driver, however it was still not enough for a two count. In one last desperation move Slade tried to end the match with a Rick Rude style neck breaker. Evan Money breaking free from a two count and now out of control and in a of rage leveled Evan Money with the Great Plaines Trophy and getting DQ by Marshall Garrett.

WINNER VIA DQ: Evan Money

After the match XXXplicit Content was finished as they leveled Marshall Garrett and Brian Scrilla. Then continued their assault on Evan Money, before Gabriel Brimstone tried to make the save and they ganged up on him. Before all hope was lost Krotch came running ringside with a chair in hand and ran off XXXplicit Content. After XXXplicit Content left back stage and Marshall Garrett and Brian Scrilla were helping Evan Money. Krotch LEVELED GABRIEL BRIMSTONE IN THE HEAD WITH A CHAIR!!

Krotch turns on Gabriel Brimstone and the MECW Fans in a shocking move!(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Then Just walked out with any explanation. Brimstone got up and chased after Krotch with Scrilla barking orders!!

6.) MECW Heavyweight Championship Dog Collar Match: “XXXplicit” Bailey Mannix vs MECW Heavyweight Champion: The “Unbreakable” Zach Thompson

Bailey Mannix prepares with a war with Zach Thompson in a dog collar match for the MECW title. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

A battle of two gladiators battle for the MECW Title.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Zach Thompson has no love for Bailey Mannix.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Thomson can fly with the best of them, even in a dog color match Mannix had to be concerned. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Who is ready for a KODAK Moment? Mannix is all tied up and Thompson has some free time. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Mannix looks to drag Thompson around the ring( Photo Credit Brian "Flair" Kelley)

Mannix bust Thompson wide open(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Your new MECW Champion Bailey Mannix !!(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

MECW Returns to Woodriver on August 29th check out their website here.

In July at MECW Jordan McEntyre challenged Eric Allen to a “Pride of Peoria” Championship on a Pole Match. The object of the match was to get one of the three keys to open the lock on the briefcase to be awarded the winner unfortunately all three keys where unable to open the lock. Confusion and hysterics followed.

After the MECW show Jordan enlisted on MECW Superstar Knight Wagner to assist him on trying to get the briefcases open.

Missouri Wrestling Revival’s Dubray Tallman catches up with “The Pride of Peoria” Champion Eric Allen after his Pride of Peoria” Championship on a Pole Match against Jordan McEntyre .

The object of the match was to get one of the three keys to open the lock on the briefcase to be awarded the winner unfortunately all three keys where unable to open the lock. Confusion and hysterics followed.