Missouri Wrestling Revival

Gateway to Anarchy 2013

Saint Louis Anarchy presents:
Gateway to Anarchy 2013
Friday night February 1st 2013
Live at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Alton IL (405 East 4th Street)

Tickets:
$15 Golden Circle Front Row (only a few remain)
Reserve 2nd Row: $12
General Admission: $10 in advance
$14 day of show

Doors Open at 6:15pm for all reserve 1st and 2nd row, Doors Open at 6:30 for all Gen Admin

The Net Exclusive Taping will now be called SLA Net TV. Matches will start production on the day after this event. The match will tape at 6:45pm

$1 DRAFT BEER/ FULL BAR
-Matches Signed-

Main Event Tag Team Match:
The Hooligans vs. “The Ace of Anarchy” Davey Vega/ “The Last Hero” ACH

SLA Championship Match:
Darin Corbin vs. Gorgeous Jordan Lacey

First Time Ever
Making his Anarchy debut Sami Callihan vs Gerald James w/family

Grudge Match:
Dingo vs. “The Dirty Rook” Mat Fitchett

First Time Ever:
Evan Gelistico vs. TJ Perkins

Shane Hollister vs. Arik Cannon

Dan Walsh vs. Rachel Summerlyn

ACW Tag Team Title Match: The Business (Jo Jo Bravo/Thomas Shire) vs. Darren Dean/Aaron Solo

Adam Raw vs. Brandon Espinosa w/ Angelus Layne

Angelus Layne vs Jessicka Havok

St Louis Anarchy TV TAPING MATCH: Khris Wolfe vs Bolt Brady vs Alex the Big Owl vs Billy McNeil

By Midnight Guthrie

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The landscape of 3XWrestling is changing – literally.

Dating back to November, 3XW has seen an influx of much larger than average competitors debuting on its events.

For years, Maddog McDowell (heaviest) and “The Punk Rock Icon” Tony Sly (tallest) were the two largest men on the 3XW roster based on height and weight. Now, they are just two of many humongous competitors.

In fact, 3XWrestling can very much accurately boast to being the home of the largest athletes in independent wrestling anywhere in the United States.

Let’s take a closer look at some the of the huge men that have appeared in 3XW in recent months:

3XW Tag Team champions The American Bulldogs – combined weight: 570lbs.

Maddog McDowell – 6’3”, 300 lbs.

“The American Fury” Jon West – 6’0”, 270 lbs.

Photo credit Peyton Mitchell

The Bulldogs won the titles last April and have successfully defended the titles an incredible 18 times. McDowell is an incredibly tough powerhouse while West provides incredible athleticism and high-flying ability for a man of any size.

The King Brothers (Jake King & Ryan King) – each 6’2”, combined weight: 700 lbs.

Photo credit Peyton Mitchell

The King Brothers returned to 3XWrestling on January 19 in Boone, Iowa after a four year hiatus from wrestling. They made an instant impression by providing fierce opposition to the American Bulldogs in a six-man tag team bout also featuring Lord Mathews and “The Natural” JJ Garrett. If these two teams battle in the future, additional reinforcements will need to be added to the ring frame.

J.D. Riggs – 6’5”, 400 lbs.

Photo credit Peyton Mitchell

The newest graduate of the 3XWrestling Wrestling Academy, Riggs already tops out as the overall largest athlete in 3XW history. After his first two matches, Riggs has already scored pinfall victories over former 3XW Heavyweight champions “Delicious” Devin Carter and Gage Octane

“Dirdey” Jake Dirden – 6’8”, 260 lbs.

Photo credit Peyton Mitchell

The tallest athlete in 3XW history, Dirden has already inserted himself as one of the most dangerous forces in 3XW today. An impressive performance at November Knockout 4 brought him under the management of Chad Mylan. As a member of the Mylan Management Agency, he’s teamed with Domino Rivera to defeat former 3XW Tag Team champions The Electric Centaurs (Mike Sydal & Jimmy Rockwell) and also surprisingly beat ultra-tough Rockwell in one-on-one action. Dirden is one of the participants in TNA Wrestling’s Gut Check Challenge (Bracket 1 – Brad Fox).

“The Puerto Rican Sensation” Ricky Cruz – 6’2, 270 lbs.

Photo credit Peyton Mitchell

Cruz debuted in 3XW in spectacular fashion – winning a 25-man battle royal at November Knockout 4 to earn a title shot of his choice. The mega-talented international star is currently embroiled in a bitter rivalry with 3XW Heavyweight champ “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt. Doesn’t depend on power alone in the ring, instead choosing to captivate fans with his excellent technical wrestling ability.

“The Omaha Chainsaw” SM King – 6’4”, 260 lbs.

Photo credit Peyton Mitchell

Truly a horror movie villain come to life, SM King has been on a vicious run of violence, running roughshod over 3XW. Recent performances have seen him dominate competitors like “The Alternative” Brandon Gallagher, “The Urban Dragon” Jeff O’Shea & Gary Jay. His signature win came in Boone, Iowa on January 19 when he pinned Jimmy Rockwell in a very hard fought one-on-one match. King is also part of TNA Gut Check Challenge voting (Bracket 10 – Stephen King)

“Delicious” Devin Carter – 6’3”, 255 lbs.

Photo credit Peyton Mitchell

A former three-time 3XW Heavyweight champion, Carter is hoping to use his size, strength and all-around skill to revitalize his 3XW career after a string of unexpected losses. Despite his recent miscues, this 3XW original is always among the top talents on any event he competes.

“The Punk Rock Icon” Tony Sly – 6’4”, 240 lbs.

Photo credit Peyton Mitchell

A 3XW original, Sly has proven his veteran savvy on countless occasions and is known for his ability to exploit opportunities presented to him in matches. Compared to others on this list, Sly prefers to use his brain over his brawn.

Monsoon – 6’4”, 345 lbs.

A massive newcomer to the sport, Monsoon made an impressive 3XW debut on Jan. 19th in Boone defeating longtime veteran Krotch. Monsoon holds a brown belt in jiu jitsu and utilizes a devastating power bomb.

“Street Justice” Abu Colossus – 6’4”, 275 lbs

Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione

A veteran of the Midwest independent scene, Colossus made his 3XW debut January 19th in solidly victorious fashion, dominating the mysterious River Monster while trash talking the great fans in Boone. Colossus didn’t just impress with his strength – he showed his veteran intelligence throughout the bout.

3XW’s next TV tapings are February 23 in Marion, Iowa (outside Cedar Rapids) at the Prairie Hill Pavillion and March 1 in Altoona, Iowa (outside Des Moines) at the beautiful Palace Theater at Adventureland amusement park.

Support 3XW Athletes in TNA Wrestling’s Gut Check Challenge

Along with Jake Dirden and SM King listed above, please lend your support to “The World’s Fittest Wrestler” Mark Sterling (Mark Ptasnik, Bracket 1), “The Survivor” Barry Ryte (Barry Piotrowski, Bracket 2), and Referee Billy J. (William Jensen, Bracket 12) in the Gut Check voting taking place right now. Help one of these Midwest greats possibly make their way to national television!

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January 26

BY SAM MCDOWELL

The Kansas City Star

By Cody Bozarth

Before the attitude age, before the anti-hero, professional wrestling was dominated by white-hat brawlers and masked heels from parts unknown.

In that era, Jacksonville’s Roger Deem came of age. He sat with his grandmother on Sunday mornings, watching muted matches while listening to the church broadcast on the radio. He took his first photos using his father’s camera during a trip to an event in St. Louis. As expected, the photos weren’t very good.

He stuck with it, and it was during a spot match in Jacksonville that he captured shots he could sell. Soon, he launched into a career freelancing ringside photos for major wrestling publications.

During that time, he got to know many prominent figures in the prestigious St. Louis Wrestling Club.

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Submitted by PWC Staff

History was made on Jan. 19, as Pro Wrestling Collision debuted in front of a sell-out crowd of more than 200 fans.

The show started off hot, as owner Chris Hagstrom announced to the audience – as well as the competitors in the Collision Cup tournament – that Edmund “Livewire” McGuire had informed him that he would be unable to fulfill his commitments as Heavyweight Champion and wished to vacate the title.

Hagstrom then announced that the winner of the Collision Cup would be crowned the new Pro Wrestling Collision Heavyweight Champion.

Here are quick results from the show. The first episode of COLLISION is slated to air on our YouTube channel in early February.

Joey O’Riley defeated Matt Cage in an opening round tournament match. These two gave each other all they had, but in the end, O’Riley emerged the victor. Immediately afterward, though, he fell victim to an assault from Christian Rose.

Christian Rose defeated Kyle Sykes in an opening round tournament match. The young Sykes made the save for O’Riley, but he was quickly cut down by Rose. Sykes tried his hardest, but the more experienced Rose proved to be too much for the young rookie to handle.

Alex Castle defeated Ace Hawkins in an opening round tournament match. This quickly became a numbers game. While Hawkins’ tag team partner Brandon Espinosa was with him at ringside, he couldn’t offset the presence of Angelus Layne in Castle’s corner. Castle pulled out the victory (much to the chagrin of Creative Director Adam Testa) with a little help from his lady.

Heath Hatton defeated Brandon Espinosa in an opening round tournament match. These two friends had a spirited competition. At least until Castle made his presence felt again, costing Espinosa the match, unbeknownst to Hatton. Espinosa was none too pleased with this result.

Angelus Layne defeated Twinke Starr. Layne set out to prove she was above her opponent, and she certainly sent a message. Starr put up the best fight she could, but Layne targeted her head and then put her away with a deadly maneuver, earning a decisive victory by knockout.

Gaylord Stevens brought his critically acclaimed “Old School” to a live studio audience. His guest and client, [Ax Allwardt](/node/1271], condemned the 1970s look he said management promised him would lead to success and unveiled a new wardrobe. No more spoilers here.

Christian Rose defeated Joey O’Riley in a semi-final tournament match. O’Riley proved resilient as he battled Rose, but at the end of the match, the Team Overkill representative pinned the reigning No Limits Champion, earning himself a spot in the finals and a possible future shot at O’Riley’s championship.

Heath Hatton defeated Alex Castle in a semi-final tournament match. Hatton entered the match with a weakened shoulder, and Castle exploited the injury. But Hatton fought back with the support of his fans and overcame the odds. When Angelus Layne attempted to interfere on Castle’s behalf, some friends of Hatton, who happened to have issues with Castle and Layne of their own, lent a helping hand.

Zakk Sawyer defeated “Farmer” Billy Hills and Justice in a triple threat match. Hills appeared to have this match won, after taking Justice off his feet, but Sawyer swept in and stole the win, earning his first victory. After the match, Hills was none too happy with the result.

Bull Bronson defeated El Matadoro. The debuting El Matadoro seemed a bit surprised when Bronson entered the ring. This match didn’t last long, as Bronson made short work of the young Spaniard. The real story happened after the match, though, as Bronson said he’s not being given real competition.

Heath Hatton defeated Christian Rose to become the Heavyweight Champion. Hatton’s dream finally came true, as he earned a major singles championship for the first time. Rose put up a tough fight, and the presence of Matt Cage and Zakk Sawyer almost became a factor, but Joey O’Riley helped Owner Chris Hagstrom ensure this fight would have a fair ending.