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MWR’s 2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Tag Team Results

Posted by Admin on December 5, 2008

MWR’s 2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Tag Team Results

As stated in the last Editor’s Desk… the 2008 Wrestling Revival Cup season has been wrapped up! Each promotion in the MWR coverage area received representation, but final winners have been crowned:

Missouri Wrestling Revival’s
2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Tag Team Champions:

Northstar Express (Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz) [249 points]

Accomplishments:

  • 3XWrestling Tag Team Champions
  • Longest reigning tag team champions in 3XW history.
  • All American Wrestling Tag Team Champions (twice).
  • Pro Wrestling Phoenix Tag Team Champions.
  • MWR January 2008 Tag Team of the Month.
  • MWR July 2008 Tag Team of the Month.

Missouri Wrestling Revival’s
2008 Regional Tag Team Champions:

Phoenix Twins (Tweek Phoenix & Dash Phoenix) [189 points]

Accomplishments:

  • All American Pro Wrestling Tag Team Champions.
  • Scott County Wrestling Tag Team Champions.
  • MWR Tag Team of the 1st Quarter 2008.
  • MWR May 2008 Tag Team of the Month.
  • MWR March 2008 Tag Team of the Month.
  • MWR March 2008 Match of the Month.

Final Standings:

2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Tag Team Champions: Northstar Express (Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz) [249 points]
2008 Regional Tag Team Champions: Phoenix Twins (Tweek Phoenix & Dash Phoenix) [189 points]

1.  LONRs (Mark Sterling & Darrien Sanders) [163 points]
2.  Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya & CJ Esparza) [116 points]
3.  Windy City Classic (Danny Daniels & Trik Davis) [107 points]
4.  Marc Godeker & Steve Anthony [105 points]
5.  Davey Vega & Johnny Vinyl [85 points]
6.  Danny Ice & Davey Boy Sloan [80 points]
7.  Abuse of Power (Josh Powers & Morton Von Prose) [78 points]
8.  Feature Presentation (Blake Steel & Eric Ruffington) [63 points]
9.  Dave Vaughn & Mr. Bibbs [53 points]
10. Maximum Destruction (Sage Ramsey & Jason Wells) [41 points]
11. Team W.A.R. (Acid & Synn)
12. Wally Wilde & Whiplash
13. Adrenalin Overdose (Bryce Benjamin & Shane Hollister)
14. Damian Blade & Searcher
15. Ego Express (KC Karrington & Steven Kennedy)
16. Gentlemen’s Club (Gage Octane & Mark Sterling)
17. Hybrids (Donovan Cain & Jason Lyte)
18. Body Count (Daniel Allure & Santanna Sparks)
19. Petey & Jesse Clark
20. Jeremy Wyatt & Tyler Cook
21. JC Michaels & Kenny O’Brien
22. Bobby Houston & “Catalyst” Cory Carter
23. Cheapshot McGrot & Noon Moon
24. Aaron Masterson & Mad Dog McDowell
25. Team Taliban (Jake O’Neill & Prince Mustafa Ali)
26. B.A.B.E.WATCH (Brandon Aarons & Brandon Espinosa)
27. Brian Breaker & Dinn T Moore
28. New Kings of Wrestling (Chris [Clint] & Kyle King)
29. Evan Gelistico & Jordan Lacey
30. Lumberjacks (Abe & Gabe)
31. Absolute Answer (Caden Ames & Christian Able)
32. “Da Bomb” Brian James & Brandon Espinosa
33. KC Jackson & Mississippi Madman
34. Mixed Breed (Rik Rockett & Rion Skillz)
35. Jay Jensen & Michael Elgin
36. Jester & Sage Ramsey
37. Shane Hollister & Tyler Black
38. Darin Waid & Steve Fender
39. Full Throttle (Brandon Marino & Aaron Scott)
40. Jay Spade & Tony Flood
41. New Testament (Dekin Cane & Enigma)
42. Sex, Drugs & Wrestling (Ash & Kris Chambers)
43. Kenny O’Brien & Tru Talent
44. Soul Touchaz (Acid Jaz & Marsche Rocket)
45. Gridiron Grapplers (Joe & Steve Heisman)
46. AJ Williams & Gary Jackson
47. Brian Ealey & Chris Hazard
48. Cecil Cerveza & Nicky Mankotti
49. Damian Blade & “Scar” Shane Jones
50. Team Dammit (Willie Richardson & Trauma)
51. Bob Orton & Searcher
52. Brett Gakiya & Jason Hades
53. Cheapshot McGrot & Cyclone
54. Chris Michaels & Shawn Schultz
55. Eric Marx & Johnny Mac
56. Kyle Rich & Nick Brubaker
57. Mike Sydal & Zach Thompson
58. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
59. Right Stuff (Jordan MacIntyre & Knight Walburg)
60. Chuck Ray & Jeff Harris
61. Dixieland Destroyers
62. Donnie Peppercricket & Joey Daniels
63. Egotistico Fantastico & Gilbert Lewis
64. Jerome Cody & Phil E. Blunt
65. Krotch & Mad Dog McDowell
66. Simply the Best (Hype Gotti & Tony Cortez)
67. Steve Fender & Wade Chism
68. Brian Parker & Tony Rican
69. Jose Guerrero & Tojo Yamamoto Jr.
70. Newer Era (Ryan Slade & Aaron Masterson)
71. Steven Bishop & Tricky Dick Moore
72. Adam Rich & Dorian Victor
73. Chris Hamilton & Matt Creed
74. Dangerous Derek & Dinn T Moore
75. Edmund McGuire & Shane Rich
76. Gary Jay (Gary the Barn Owl) & Jordan Lacey
77. Guy Smith & Spencer Powers
78. Hooligans
79. Justin MacIntyre & Nick Brubaker
80. Krotch & Zach Gowen
81. Marshall Law (Marshall Garrett & Steve Santel)
82. Mike Horning & Prince Ali Mustafa
83. The Furies (Mitch & Mike Blake)
84. Angello Santelli & Jon Divosi
85. Arnez & Rob Justice
86. Big Indian Quixote & Justin Smart
87. Chris Hazard & Dominic Jaxson
88. Cyclone & Danny McKay
89. Dru Dice & Jay Spade
90. Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy
91. Foreign Exchange (Uzi Akiva & Jean-Paul Bassay)
92. Jon Jeremy & Richard Biggs
93. Machine & Tristan Hayze
94. Midwest Ground & Air (Benjamin Sailer & Nate Bash)
95. Rick Knight & Whiplash
96. Ricky Kwong & “Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell
97. Searcher & Xavier Frost

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MWR to Arya Daivari “Get well soon”

Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 4, 2008

Missouri Wrestling Revival would like to wish Arya Daivari a speedy recovery from a recent injury when he chipped a bone in his elbow in a 4 way tables match.

 

 One of the young stars in the Midwest that is sure to make a splash in 2009. MWR fans have had the chance to see the in action at 3XW, Lethal Wrestling Alliance and Pro Wrestling Phoenix in recent months. We will have to wait for Daivari to terrorize our fan favorites, but till then I leave you with this message from Arya to you.

 

 

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Absolute Wrestling Radio 11-30-2008 Ring Of Honor

Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 3, 2008

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The 11-30-2008 episode of Absolute Wrestling Radio has Mark Bland going solo. He talks about this Friday’s exciting Ring of Honor show. Find out why Vince McMahon is not happy with Hulk Hogan!! This and much more at http://mwr.podomatic.com/

 

 

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Kansas fan wins a MWR T-shirt at NWA presents: Dynamo Pro Wrestling.

Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 2, 2008

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Out of 221 pumped up wrestling fans Jennifer Gragg, was the lucky winner of the exclusive Missouri Wrestling Revival t-shirt this past Saturday in Pomona Kansas. We would like to thank Dynamo Pro Wrestling for allowing us to meet with the great wrestling fans of Kansas. Look for a full recap of the show at MWR in the near future.

 

Dynamo Pro wrestling will return to Kansas, January 31 in Ottawa. Mark your calendar to meet us there for another great night of wrestling.

 

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HVW ‘Fuel for the Fire’ Arena Report Nov. 22

Posted by reimaginejournalism on December 1, 2008

By Kari Williams

High Voltage Wrestling definitely lived up to its name at its “Fuel for the Fire” show which featured eight matches that shocked the wrestling world (pun intended). With a crowd of 121, the fans surely got their money’s worth and then some as stars from across the Midwest graced fans with their presence.

DeAndre King took on Cheap Shot McGrot in the opening bout apparently under “Cheap Shot” rules in which nearly every illegal tactic is legal. It appeared that many fans did not know how to react to McGrot, as he got laughs from some and looks of utter confusion from others. Whatever he did got a reaction, which is all one can hope for. However, his showboating and playing to the crowd thwarted his plans, as King forced McGrot to tap out.

Cabal and Mark Smart went at it in what one can only describe as a brawl. Chairs were thrown around prior to the ringing of the bell, enranging fans in the front row. Very little fan interaction existed in this quick match, but the competitors gave it their all nonetheless. In the end, Cabal brought Mark Smart’s actions to a halt and won the bout.

“Number One” Brett Young and Mike Sydal had their hands full on this night against Eric Allen and Rick Stone in a 45 minute time limit match. The rough and tough team of Allen and Stone seemed determined to succeed against the glory hounds of Young and Sydal, who spent almost as much time yelling at fans as they did wrestling. One would think that such tactics would lessen a team’s chance of winning, however, Sydal and Young possess excellent skills along with their cocky attitudes. Sydal secured the victory after a leg drop from the top rope onto Allen.

Midwest newcomer Kahagas (the Coastal Championship Wrestling South Eastern Champion), managed by Magic Man, challenged one of the most technically sound wrestlers in the area in “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt. Only minutes into the match, Kahagas appeared to have suffered an injury while sidestepping a maneuver Wyatt attempted to deliver. Wyatt demanded to the promoter, TNT Keny G, that he find another opponent for Wyatt, to which Keny G accepted. However, Kahagas used his wit to fool Keny G, as well as the Rebel himself, who held the ropes for Kahagas to step through. Just as Kahagas made his way to the ropes, he quickly attacked Wyatt, securing his victory he attained a short time later.

After intermission, Mephisto wrestled against Keny G. From the moment the bell rang, it seemed as though the competitors would give fans an enjoyable match. But before either man could gain any real momentum, Kris Synz interfered and attacked Keny G, which prompted “Wicked” Step Johnson to make his presence felt. Establishing their dominance, Johnson and Keny G sent Mephisto and Synz running to the back.

The next bout consisted of the always-entertaining Bandana Mafia (“Point Blank” Pierre Abernathy, “Notorious E.V.A.N.” Evan Gelistico, and “Bullet Proof” Davey Vega) attempting to use their street smarts to outwit Jon Divosi, Cecil Cerveza, and Aaron Matthews. In a battle for the six-man cup, both teams pulled out all of the stops, proving their worth to the wrestling community. Vega took most of the beating at the hands of Divosi, Cerveza and Matthews, while Gelistico and Abernathy did everything in their power to try and tip the scales in their favor, but to no avail, as the Illinois tandem won the six-man cup to the disappointment of all in attendance.

Mark Sterling and DaCobra put on an impressive match prior to the main event. When two hardworking competitors such as these get in the ring together, one cannot help but enjoy what they are witnessing. Submissions and reversals remained a constant, keeping both fans and the competitors alike on their toes, anticipating the next move. Sterling and DaCobra both showed tenacity and desire, but DaCobra had the extra edge this night, as he delivered a splash from the top rope for the win.

Only moments after the bout ended, Sterling attacked DaCobra, prompitng Gary the Barnowl to fly from the back and attack Sterling. This, in turn, caused Keny G to stop the commotion at ringside and announce that at the next show on Jan. 10, Gary, Sterling and DaCobra would contend for the Livewire Championship.

In arguably one of the most anticipated main events, “Thee” Brandon Espinosa was set to take on “Future” Donovan Ruddick, but before the two men started the match, Magic Man demanded to know why Kahagas was not in the main event. These actions—and the two original competitors’ attitudes towards Kahagas—forced Keny G to make the match a triple threat. The three men went at it like nothing else in the world mattered. Bodies flew all over the ring—and out of the ring. Espinosa leaped off the apron onto Ruddick at one point. Shortly thereafter, a chair and a kendo stick came into the mix, as Espinosa, Kahagas and Ruddick fought through the fans. After this hellacious battle, if any of the competitors walked out with the belt, they would have earned it. When all was said and done, Ruddick stood tall with the High Voltage Championship, causing Kahagas to act out in anger and strike Magic Man and the general manager with a kendo stick.

Due to the ruckus in the aftermath of the match, Keny G anounced that on Jan. 10, Ruddick and Magic Man will take on himself and Kahagas.

For only its second show, High Voltage put on an impressive array of matches that left fans beggin for more. As long as they keep their momentum going, nothing will stop them from shocking the wrestling world—nothing.

Missouri Wrestling Revival has an exclusive message from the High Voltage Wrestling Champion “The Future” Donovan Ruddick and his manager The Magic Man.

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New Breed Wrestling Alliance- December 6th, 7 WWE Stars

Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 30, 2008

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New Breed Wrestling Alliance- December 6th, 7 WWE Stars

 

Saturday December 6th in Rantoul IL, New Breed Wrestling Alliance delivers and early Christmas presents for Pro Wrestling fans when they bring 7 former WWE Stars. The show starts at 2:00 P.M. and tickets are only $10.00.

 

Here is a brief rundown of the 7 former WWE Stars with the lineup for a night you wont forget.

 

 

 Jake Roberts

 

Jake “The Snake” Roberts is considered one of the most talented promo guys in the sport. He is the inventor of one of the most influential moves in wrestling history, the DDT.  His classic feuds with Ricky Steamboat and Rick Rude are still talked about today. Jake often brings in a live snake to the ring which he would put on top of his opponents after knocking them out with the DDT to win the match. One of the most discussed wrestlers in the past 3 decades; you do not want to miss Jake “The Snake “Roberts.  

 

Cowboy Bob Orton

 

The Father of Randy Orton, Cowboy Bob Orton’s legacy in the sport has been cemented with the honor of being named a member of the WWE Hall of Fame. Nicknamed Ace by Roddy Piper, Bob Orton was Pipers body guard when WWE took over the world in the 80’s. Bob always wore a cast on his left forearm claiming he was healing from an injury during a 1985 battle with Jimmy Snuka, but opponents would have to watch out because Cowboy would in turn use the cast as weapon.

 

Honky Tonk Man

 

The Honky Tonk Man is one of the most charismatic wrestlers ever to grace the sport. He has headlined major WWE arenas with around the country. The Honky Tonk Man will be the first to tell you that he is “The greatest Intercontinental Champion of All Time”. Defeated Ricky the Dragon Steamboat on June 2, 1987 and did not relinquish the title until 454 days later to the Ultimate Warrior.  The Honky Tonk Man thrills the fans with singing his unforgettable entrance theme, “Cool, Cocky, Bad,”.

 

 

Pat Tanaka

 

 Pat Tanaka has thrilled fans around the world in organizations such as AWA. NWA, New Japan and WWE. One half of the tag team The Orient Express with Akio Sato, who was managed by Mr. Fuji. Matches with the Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) thrilled fans high profile, high flying match at the 1991 Royal Rumble. The Orient Express were ranked in the PWI 100 Tag teams during the “PWI years”

 

 

Danny Basham

 

Danny is one half of the 2 time WWE Tag Team Champions with Doug Basham. Trained by Jim Cornett and Danny Davis at Ohio Valley Wrestling. He has the perfect balance of speed and power to overwhelm his opponents. This is your chance to see Danny before he is called back to the WWE or TNA

 

Rosey

 

 Rosey is a member of the famous Samoan family, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson being one of his cousins. When the wrestler Hurricane “discovered” Rosey’s potential as a superhero, he christened him “Rosey, the Super Hero in Training”.  The two would go on and win the WWE Tag Team Championship together. Since leaving WWE, Rosey has kept busy around the world.

 

 

Tracy Smothers

 

The Wild Eyed Southern Boy Tracy Smothers, is one to never back down from a fight.  Tracy can get under wrestlers and fans skins alike with his actions and words. Tracy has been in WWE, WCW and ECW in his illustrious career.  He is one of the most traveled wrestlers in the sport today. 

 

Moondog Cujo

 

One of the famous Moondog’s. The Moondogs were known for wrestling in blue jeans, sporting shaggy blond hair and beards and carrying animal bones around with them (which they would chew on and use as weapons) Cujo would be honored with the Professional Wrestling Illustrated 1993 Feud of the year in 1993 when they thrilled fans with their matches with Jerry Lawler and Jeff Jarrett.

 


Show will be at The Lincoln’s Challenge Academy Gymnasium
and the address is 118 E. Borman Ave. at 2:00 PM,

 

11 Awesome matches!

 

Jason Vendetta vs. DaCobra in a ladder match.

Cecil Cerveza & Cowboy Bob Orton vs. Jeff Harris & Danny
Basham.

Brandon Keith vs. Rosey.

Eric Ruffington vs. Honky Tonk Man.

Blake Steel vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts .

 

Danny McKay and Moondog Cujo vs. Tracy Smothers and Joey Grunge

Aaron Mathews vs. Sgt. Jones in a boot camp match

Fatal 4 Way tag team match….The Worlds Greatest Masked Team (Cheapshot McGrot & Cyclone) vs. Encore (D’Andre King & Vic The Pitbull Santelli) vs. The Killer Bee’s (Morton Von Prose/Jonathan Napier & Josh Powers) vs. the team of Wild Bill and Nicky The Weasel Mankotti.

 

Simply Divosi vs. Pat Tanaka

 

I was able to catch up with NBWA Star Simply Divosi to discuss his upcoming match with Pat Tanaka

 

Plus a Title vs. Title Match between “Bloody” Harker Dirge and Issan Hadeev.

 

Show will be at The Lincoln’s Challenge Academy Gymnasium
and the address is 118 E. Borman Ave. at 2:00 PM,

 

( Card subject to change)

 

 

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2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Women’s Results

Posted by Admin on November 28, 2008

2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Women’s Results!

Missouri Wrestling Revival’s
2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Women’s Champion:

Stacey O’Brien [197 points]

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MWR 2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Women's Champ: Stacey O'Brien

Accomplishments:

  • World League Wrestling Lady’s Champion.
  • MMWA-SICW Women’s Champion.
  • MWR Woman of the 3rd Quarter 2008.
  • MWR Woman of the 2nd Quarter 2008
  • MWR May 2008 Woman of the Month.
  • MWR July 2008 Woman of the Month.
  • MWR September 2008 Woman of the Month.

Final Standings:

2008 Wrestling Revival Cup Women’s Champion: Stacey O’Brien [197 points]

1.  MsChif [167 points]
2.  Ms. Natural [96 points]
3.  Alexis Lightfoot [67 points]
4.  Amy Hennig [51 points]
5.  Diabla [49 points]
6. December
7. Kimberly Kash
8. Malia Hosaka
9. Sulema
10. Sara Del Ray
11. Allison Wonderland
12. Cherry Malone
13. Daizee Haze
14. Serenity
15. Ann Brookstone
16. Destiny Diamond
17. Lacey
18. Tasha Simone
19. Barb the Biker Babe
20. Ryan Ramsey
21. Su Yung
22. Amazing Kong
23. Ashley Brook
24. Auburn Thunder
25. Melissa the Photographer
26. Mickie Knuckles
27. Mystik
28. Natasha – 2 points
29. Rebecca Raze – 2 points

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Holly Kohn wins MWR T-shirt- Win one this weekend!!

Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 27, 2008

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On November 22nd in Granite City at High Voltage Wrestling, Holly Kohn was the lucky winner in the drawing for the exclusive Missouri Wrestling Revival t-shirt.  Holly is shown here with MWR staff member Kari Williams. We would like to thank High Voltage Wrestling for inviting us to be a part of their show.

Kansas fans we have not forgotten about you! On November the 29th, in Pomona KS the NWA Presents Dynamo Pro Wrestling returns and MWR will be there to cover all the action.

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For more information on this show go to Nwa Returns to Kansas to the Kansas City area

For more Information on the NWA Kansas Champion go to  #1 Brett Young

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ROH in St. Louis!

Posted by Admin on November 27, 2008

RING OF HONOR WRESTLING debuts in Collinsville , IL at the Gateway Center on December 5th, 2008. RING OF HONOR (ROH) is a mixture of technical and high flying wrestling at its finest. ROH has brought back the meaning of the word wrestling in pro-wrestling and provides their dedicated fan-base with an exciting and electric show, full of athleticism, intensity and passion. Don’t miss the best wrestling show to come to the St. Louis area in years!!!

St. Louis Area- December 5th
Friday, December 05, 2008
8:00pm Belltime. Doors open at 7pm
Gateway Center
One Gateway Drive
Collinsville, IL 62234

Tickets are available at http://www.rohwrestling.com, http://www.tickets.com, or by calling (215) 781-2500.

Main Event Tag Team Challenge Match
Nigel McGuinness & Claudio Castagnoli vs. Bryan Danielson & a mystery partner

SHIMMER Women Athletes Title Match
MsChif defends vs. Daizee Haze

Also scheduled to appear:
-Jerry Lynn
-Delirious, Jimmy Jacobs, & Tyler Black of The Age of the Fall
-Austin Aries
-Jay & Mark Briscoe
-Davey Richards and Larry Sweeney of Sweet N Sour Inc.
-Brent Albright
-The Necro Butcher
-Kenny Omega
-Erick Stevens
-Kenny King
-Bushwhacker Luke
Card subject to change!!!

For more information on the venue: http://www.gatewaycenter.com/For more informationon Ring of Honor Wrestling: http://www.rohwrestling.com

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The Evolution of Brandon Espinosa

Posted by reimaginejournalism on November 25, 2008

By Kari Williams

Since debuting in Oct. 2005, Brandon Espinosa has undergone a series of eccentric transformations. From The Latino Espy to The Crow to Fantasma and, currently, the epitome of cocky, “Thee” Brandon Espinosa—as one half of B.A.B.E.WATCH with Brandon Aarons—Espinosa’s character has evolved nearly as much as the man himself.

Like many others just starting out, Espinosa considers his initial persona more of a rip-off than anything else.

“I was trying to start fresh, and when I first started—of course you know every wrestler…normally mimicks somebody, whether it’s their trainer or maybe the one they idolized most, and, of course, I idolized Eddie [Guerrero].,” Espinosa said.

As much as he admired Latino Heat, Epinosa feels that he took the necessary steps to progress himself as a wrestler.

“I went into The Crow just because I’m a big fan of the movie. Then the Phantom of the Opera thing was just to slowly transition out of The Crow. And then, becoming ‘Thee’ Brandon Espinosa was just to go with my cocky attitude as well; it just fit me better than any of the other gimmicks,” he said.

The conversion of characters enhanced his performance in the ring because it allowed him to be himself—no strings attached. In addition to the shifts in personas, the use of his real name enhanced the image he projected, which Lethal Wrestling Alliance (LWA) first allowed him to do in Dec. 2006. Within a year, Espinosa found himself preparing to team up with LWA and NWA-Dynamo Pro wrestler Brandon Aarons to form B.A.B.E.WATCH, which stands for Brandon Aarons and Brandon Espinosa.

“To be honest, at first I was like, ‘This sucks, of the people I could have tagged with,’ but now it’s the exact opposite. He has come a long way in very little time. Brandon is one of those guys that really has the heart and determination to make it in this business. He devotes so much into everything he does in his life and makes wrestling his top priority because he is 100% dedicated,” Aarons said.

B.A.B.E.WATCH “clicked from the moment [they] met each other back in December of ’07,” according to Espinosa, who hopes that the tandem can claim championship gold in the near future, along with traveling across the Midwest and possibly to both coasts.

Aarons foresees B.A.B.E.WATCH becoming a major force on the Midwest tag team scene.

“When people see B.A.B.E.WATCH being promoted on a show, I want those people to be like, ‘These guys don’t mess around.’ I think me and Brandon have a lot to offer as a team, and I know that we can, and will, be a ‘team to beat’ in the Midwest.

“I look at teams like The Phoenix Twins, The North Star Express, The LONRS and The Ego Express, [and] when you see these teams on a show you know that not only are you going to be entertained and get your money’s worth, but you are going to see teams that have passion for this great sport and give it their all in the ring,” Aarons said.

On a more casual note, Aarons utilizes the most evident similarity between himself and Espinosa.

“We do have the same name so anytime anyone says stuff about me, I just play it off like they meant to say it to him,” Aarons said.

For Espinosa, the transition from his former self to B.A.B.E.WATCH came at a steady, gradual pace.

“I slowly stopped ripping off actual wrestlers, and I ended up deciding to be myself, which really adapt[ed] to what Brandon Aarons is all about as well. So, [my character] and his character are very similar, very much alike,” he said.

Espinosa’s career began just over three years ago at the South Broadway Athletic Club in St. Louis, MO with the help of a close friend. In such a short time, he has already wrestled for nearly 30 companies—one of which podcasted the show on the internet (Juggalo Championship Wrestling) and another which broadcasted on national television (NWA-Central States, now NWA-Dynamo Pro).

Throughout his time in wrestling, Espinosa two main heroes in the business.

“My biggest influence watching tv-wise was definitely Eddie. Then after that, when I started teaming up with Brandon, it became him. Me and him started clicking very well, we were very good friends, from the moment we met each other,” he said.

This dynamic duo will reunite at LWA’s Yuletide Terror against Shorty Biggs and MMWA-SICW Junior Heavyweight Champion A.J. Williams—for the first time since competing against Steve and Johnny Boland in August.

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