Missouri Wrestling Revival

From our friends at AAPW

Every time we ask AAPW fans who they want to see brought into the company, MsChif is among one of the most popular responses. Due to constraints, we didn’t think it would be feasible. But now we’ve decided to ask the fans just how much they want to see it. With this IndieGoGo campaign, fans can earn rewards of varying degree for contributing to this venture. Any and all donations are appreciated and will be received with heartfelt thanks.

To learn more or make a donation, visit http://www.indiegogo.com/aapwmschif. For fans unfamiliar with IndieGoGo, those who make donations will not be charged unless the campaign reaches its goal within the designated time limit.

For this effort, we need to raise $500 (the minimum set by the site) in 60 days. Help us make it happen, so we can answer the fans’ demands and bring MsChif to AAPW!

http://www.indiegogo.com/aapwmschif

Short Summary

AAPW brought back women’s wrestling after a four-year absence at January’s “Main Event.” Since that time, women such as Stacey O’Brien, The Great Cheyenne, Rebecca Raze and Serenity have graced the AAPW ring. AAPW fans have been excited to see women’s wrestling return and have highly requested the debut of former SHIMMER Champion MsChif. We’re trying to make that happen!

What We Need & What You Get

This campaign is an opportunity for fans to become even more invested in the AAPW product. The money raised in this campaign will cover expenses related to MsChif’s debut, such as travel fees. In exchange for your gracious contributions, we have lined up a number of sweet rewards. The fundraising goal on this campaign is the minimum the site allows. Any excess funding will be used to provide a quality opponent and atmosphere for MsChif’s debut.

The Impact

You’ll be able to get the debut you’ve been waiting for. When we ask fans who they want to see debut in AAPW, MsChif is always one of the most common responses. We feel that fans who are familiar with her work will be thrilled to see her live, and those fans who don’t know her history will be amazed at her athleticism, flexibility and in-ring skills.

Other Ways You Can Help

If you’re not able to help us financially, we would appreciate your help in spreading word about this campaign and AAPW, in general. Share our social media links and encourage people to watch the AAPW product. While we may not have John Cena or Randy Orton on the roster, we have a locker room full of talent and potential, and you’ll see that on any episode of “Collision” or “All-Access.”

Did we mention that 90 percent of our content is posted online for free? Send people to these sites for more information:

http://www.aapwrestling.com
http://www.facebook.com/aapwrestling
http://www.twitter.com/aapwrestling
http://www.youtube.com/aapwcollision

Von Erich’s Japanese Debut Match: Ross & Marshall Von Erich vs. “TMDK” Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste

From our friend Charles Schaeffer at Puroresu Spirit.

[NOAH News] It has been announced that Ross & Marshall Von Erich will make their debut for Pro Wrestling NOAH on July 22nd at the Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Pro Wrestling NOAH “GREAT VOYAGE 2012 in RYOGOKU ~Takeshi Rikio’s Retirement Ceremony~”, 7/22/2012 [Sun] 15:00 @ Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo

Newly Announced:

Von Erich’s Japanese Debut Match: Ross & Marshall Von Erich vs. “TMDK” Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste

Previously Announced:

(-) GHC Heavyweight Championship Match: [18th Champion] Takeshi Morishima vs. [Challenger] Go Shiozaki

~ 4th Title Defense

(-) GHC Heavy Tag Championship Match: [Champions] Jun Akiyama & Akitoshi Saito vs. [Challengers] Samoa Joe & Brutus Magnus [TNA]

~ 4th Defense.

(-) GHC Junior Heavy Championship Match: [Champion] Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. [Challenger] Christopher Daniels [TNA]

~ 2nd Defense.

(-) GHC Junior Heavy Tag Championship Match: [Champions] Kotaro Suzuki & Atsushi Aoki vs. [Challengers] Super Crazy & Ricky Marvin

~ 8th Defense.

(-) KENTA’s Return Match: KENTA vs. (to be announced)

~ KENTA has been out of action since Dec. 11, 2011.

(-) Special Single Match: Mohammed Yone vs. Yoshiaki Fujiwara [Fujiwara-gumi]

Harley Race and WLW Students, Marshall and Ross Von Erich have made their debut here in the states against the likes of WLW Champion “The Prince of Pro Wrestling” Jason Jones, Brian Breaker, Steve Fender and the WLW Tag Team Champs Strong and Reckless (Jeff Strong and Jack Gamble)

Now the sons of Kevin Von Erich will make their debut for Pro Wrestling Noah On July 21st at the Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Marshall and Ross Von Erich most recently teamed up for Make A Wish with WLW and WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler in Springfield, Missouri. During that night their MWR Trading card number 81 was first available from the two 3rd generation Superstars.

MWR would like to congratulate and wish the Von Erich’s nothing but success in this golden opportunity. Stay tuned at MWR for more news as they come in on the Von Erich’s.

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This episode includes highlights from the 2012 “Gauntlet for the Gold” battle royal and the American Bulldogs vs. Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin from 3XW’s “Over the Top 3” event in Des Moines, Iowa. Also include highlights of “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase’s appearances at 3XW events in Grimes and Boone, Iowa during early June. Along with the matches mentioned in this episode, 3XW “Downtown Destruction IV” on June 29 in Des Moines also features former WWE/WCW/ECW champ Perry Saturn defending the 3XW Pure Wrestling championship against “The Fittest Wrestler in the World” Mark Sterling. More info at http://www.3XWrestling.com

From AAPW

BREAKING NEWS: AAPW officials regret to announce that “The Handicapped Hero” Gregory Iron will be unable to compete at “Summer Chaos” Saturday. Lingering effects from Greg’s recent concussion were worse than assumed, and doctors have advised he refrain from wrestling for at least another month. Greg asked us to apologize on his behalf, as well as our own. A replacement partner for Matt Cross and Kyle Sykes is being determined.

This week on From the Rafters Radio, they will be debuting a slightly modified intro. Plus its a special All American Pro Wrestling centered show as they prepare for Summer Chaos. Interviews with AAPW stars and more. Join them this Thursday at 7pm CST!

For more info click here.

July 4 – The Frank Gotch Statue unveiling will take place in Bicknell Park in Humboldt, at 1 p.m. The eight-foot bronze statue is the project of a special committee in Humboldt, the hometown of the legendary professional world heavyweight champion (1908-1916).

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Join author , wrestling historian, and motivational speaker Mike Chapman who wrote the wonderful books From Gotch to Gable (the University of Iowa Press, 1981) A history of wrestling in the state of Iowa and the entire Untied States, GOTCH: World’s Greatest Wrestler (Hein Publications, 1988) the story of wrestling legend Frank Gotch Frank Gotch: His Life and Legacy (Paladin Press, Boulder, CO, 2008) the book provides an in-depth look at the incredible career of America’s greatest professional wrestler. With a length of 148 pages, it offers 90 photos, many of which have never been published before.and will make a speech about Gotch’s legacy.

Chapman is on the statue committee and will make a speech about Gotch’s legacy.

Chapman also received the MWR Lifetime Achievement Award in the year 2011. For more info click here.

For more information on Mike Chapman click here for his website.

Other guest include

Brad Rheingans

Brad Rheingans competed for North Dakota State University, winning the NCAA title in 1975. He won a gold medal in the 100 kg class at the 1975 Pan-American Games, and a bronze medal at the 1979 World Championships, after placing fourth in 1978. He also qualified for the 1980 Olympic team which did not compete. After 1980, Rheingans turned to professional wrestling, competing for the American Wrestling Association until that group folded in 1991. He also competed in WWF and Japan.

1975 NCAA Division II Champion;

1975 NCAA Division I All-American;

United States Olympic Team Member (2);

USA Senior Greco-Roman Champion (2);

AWA World Tag Team titles w/Ken Patera

Inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2004.

Rheingans also trained numerous professional wrestlers. Some of his well-known students include Vader, John “Bradshaw” Layfield, Brock Lesnar, The Nasty Boys, Jerry Lynn, Tom Zenk, Joe Hennig and Tori

Bill Smith

Info and photo credit Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame

Few wrestlers in the United States have been able to match the accomplishments of Bill Smith, who hails from Council Bluffs.

Smith was an excellent wrestler while at Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, finishing second and third at the state wrestling meet. But it was at the collegiate level and beyond that Smith excelled.

While at the Iowa State Teacher’s College, now know as the University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, Smith was a two-time NCAA champion and a three-time NAAU champion. He was also named as the “Outstanding Wrestler” in the 1951 National AAU Tournament.

His crowning achievement, however, came in the summer of 1952 when he became the only American to win a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the summer Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland.

After his wrestling days were over, a teaching and coaching career followed. He coached at Rock Island (Illinois) High School and led the team to a state championship. Smith then went on to coach at Ann Arbor (Michigan) High School and the University of Nebraska before he was named the athletic director and coach of the Olympic Club in San Francisco, California. During the late 1950’s, his AAU teams won three national titles and several of his athletes went on to earn berths in the 1960 and 1964 Olympic team.

He remains in California after coaching at San Jose State, San Francisco State, Pacifica High School and Clayton Valley High School in Concord.

Smith was inducted into the Iowa High School Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1977 and was named to the Des Moines Sunday Register’s Sports Hall of Fame.

Bill Smith was inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1972.

WRESTLING RECORD

HIGH SCHOOL: Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs

COLLEGE: Iowa State Teacher’s College

ACHIEVEMENTS:

•Two-time NCAA titlest

•Three-time AAU champion

•Gold Medalist at 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki

COACHING RECORD

HIGH SCHOOLS:

•Rock Island (IL) High School

•Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School

•Pacifica (CA) High School

•Clayton Valley (CA) High School

COLLEGES:

•University of Nebraska

•San Jose State

•San Francisco State

AAU TEAMS:

•Olympic Club, San Francisco, CA

ACHIEVEMENTS:

•Three AAU National titles

YEAR INDUCTED IOWA HALL OF FAME: 1972

Rob Schamberger

WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler poses with wrestling artist Rob Schamberger. On the top left as you look at the photo is Schamberger’s painting of Ziggler while on the right is none other than Humboldt’s own Frank Gotch.

On hand will also be the talented artist, Rob Schamberger, will be showcasing his art at the Humboldt Area Arts Center on July 4th!

Schamberger is from Kansas City and has taken on the fantastic goal of painting every one of professional wrestling’s world champions, including Humboldt’s own Frank Gotch.

Following the 1:00 PM Frank Gotch statue unveiling, at Bicknell Park, everyone is invited to walk across the street to the Art Center (Old Coke Plant) and check out Schamberger’s art.

http://robschamberger.com/

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“LIKE” ‘Art of Rob Schamberger’ on Facebook and check out his amazing work!

Do not miss this great event on the fourth of July!!