Missouri Wrestling Revival has kept a close eye on Santana G since she has left the Midwest to take over Florida. In less than 2 years Santana G has become one of the most sought out women wrestlers in the sport.
The very best in the female wrestling division has taken notice of the skills of Santana G who has all the talent to make it to the top. Tomorrow night THE TOXIC Knockout , Christina Von Eerie, the two will meet at NWA Ring Warriors. She has sent word to the fans that she is about to take out the trash of Florida and send Santana G back home to the Midwest.
Fans in the Midwest have been clamoring for a chance to see Christina Von Eerie for quite some time, could this feud make its way to the Midwest in 2012, you will not want to miss it.
We hope to catch up with Santana G in the near future to look back at an exciting 2011 for her as well as what her goals in 2012 are.
Life’s about Noize, Booze & Tattoos, Crushing Little Necks & Cashing Big Checks, Destroying Anything That Gets In The Way…….Cause It’s Just The Cowboy Way!!!!!
Adam Pearce has been the NWA World Champion since July 31st when he won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship for the fourth time by defeating Chance Prophet, Jimmy Rave and Shaun Tempers in a four-way match to win the vacant title.
It’s a shame that Pearce, a veteran of the sport for over 16 years has never received the just do that the man of his talents deserves. While the NWA title and the organization thrived for years under the management of the likes of Sam Muchnick, times have changed and the NWA has seen dark days for the type of wrestling that made me a fan of the sport.
With his years of experience in the ring and a desire to bring back the glory of the NWA World Title Adam Pearce has embarked on what he calls his “Last Ride tour”.
His last trip to the Midwest was memorable to say the least as he made his way to Kansas City for Metro Pro Wrestling. The Challenger was Michael Strider, the setting a packed house at the Turner Rec Center on November 5th, 2011.
Steven J Girthy and NWA Central States Champion Jeremy Wyatt make their claim for the NWA World title. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Yet, it would be a classic matchup in the main event as Strider looked to have earned his boyhood dream to become the NWA World Champion when he pinned Pearce as referee Michael Crase Jr. counted 1-2-3.
The fans were ecstatic to see Michael Strider go for the NWA title in November at Metro Pro Wrestling. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
Strider look to land the big move that would give the former NWA Central States champion his dream to become the NWA World Champion. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
Strider the NWA World Champion??? (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
Matt Murphy, then the MPW comish goaded Strider to continue the match due to Pearce’s feet to be supposedly under the ropes. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
While Strider went to celebrate with his fans and father, out to the ring came MPW commissioner Matt Murphy. Murphy claimed that Pearce’s feet were on the bottom of the ropes as Crase Jr. made the final third count to the mat.
Murphy on the mic taunted Strider stating that “You don’t want to win the title like that; you want to be a man and winit like a Champion.”
Strider unwisely would make the decision to not take the title that way and agreed to have the match continue. It would be minutes later that Pearce would benefit a little assistance from Murphy when he tripped Strider, allowing Pearce to strike and use a roll up with his feet on the ropes to retain the title.
The next day I would travel to Collinsville, Illinois to cover Ring of Honor where fans came up to me, asking if in fact Michael Strider had become the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion as they had seen on the NWA website, then was deleted as the NWA webmaster caught word of what had occurred. Unfortunately, I had to deliver the bad news that Pearce along with Murphy had stolen the Worlds Championship from the former NWA Central States Champion Strider.
Little did we know how someone’s missed opportunities would allow Wyatt to get his wish at the NWA world title.
Fast forward to the final show of the year at 3Xrestling on December 30th. 3XWrestling Champion Jeremy Wyatt loses a close match against Mark Sterling after the “Iron Man” used the ringside bell to help Sterling began his first 3XWrestling title reign.
In the locker room, 3XWrestling camera’s captured Todd Countryman offering Sterling the contract. Let’s watch this once more to see how Wyatt and not Sterling received this dream match against the World Champion Adam Pearce.
So mark your calendars, ask for the day off, and make your way to Des Moines, Iowa at ALL PLAY as the Champion of the World Adam Pearce comes to defend his title against the 2-time 3XW Champion Wyatt. Wyatt is currently the NWA Central States Champion and only the 3rd man in the history of the NWA to hold both the NWA Central States and the NWA Missouri title (He did this last year, Harley Race and Bob Orton being the other two men) Jeremy Wyatt.
Only the third man to hold the NWA Central States and Missouri Championship at the same time, Jeremy Wyatt(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Though Adam Pearce used some underhand tactics to defeat Strider at Metro Pro Wrestling, make no doubt about it that he can defeat Wyatt in many many ways. Pearce in the past has successfully defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Bryan Danielson (WWE’S Daniel Bryan, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion) and Danielson is just one name on a list of victims.
From the Apr '09 edition of Pro Wrestling Illustrated; Pearce bludgeons perhaps his greatest opponent, a bloody Brent Albright, in New York City.
Pearce brings the ring an old school high impact attack, standing 6’2, 245 pounds he will unleash a fury of moves including the Figure four leglock, Flying fist drop, and the Middle-rope elbow drop setting his opponents up for The Rack Bomb (Backbreaker rack dropped into a powerbomb) or the vicious Jumping piledriver to retain the title.
Quite honestly, after hours of studying tape of Pearce in action, you can see many of his opponents in fear of those finishers from the start of the match.
Pearce will have to beware of the crossface finisher from Wyatt. Many matches and titles have been won via this feared move in the Midwest for “The Belt Collector” Jeremy Wyatt(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
One man who will not have fear in his eyes is the “The Belt Collector” Jeremy Wyatt. Wyatt considered by many to be the best wrestler in the Midwest, has been dying for this opportunity to make a name for himself. He knows that opportunities likes these are very rare for wrestlers in the area. Quite possibly the most hated man in the Midwest, 3XWrestling fans have come to love him for his multiple matches of the year and giving a 110% during every match.
Wyatt can strike from anywhere!!!(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Wyatt has many of the fans scattering for safety as he stalks Gage Octane. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Opponents have to be concerned about going to the mat as Wyatt is a student of the game and is scary to defend against. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Devin Carter goes flying from a right hook from Wyatt….Where Wyatt lacks in size he makes up with the knowledge of when and where to deliver the blow.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Wyatt has successfully defended his NWA Central States championship against arch rival and NWA Kansas champ Tyler Cook. In less than two weeks he goes for the NWA WORLD TITLE!!!(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Wyatt most likely will be the first to tell you he is not doing this for the fans, yet he is the fans best chance to bring back the NWA Worlds title back home to the Midwest.
Adam Pearce has been the heart of the NWA since his first NWA World title reign September 1st, 2007 when he defeated Brent Albright in the finals of the vacated NWA tournament. Here Pearce is on set of NWA Wrestling Showcase talking 'rasslin' with David Marquez. (Photo credit Shane Kidder.)
Is Pearce making a mistake as he makes good on his promise to “GIVE BACK to a deserving industry that has given me16+ years of experiences that I’ll cherish forever.”
Onlu the kids are brave (naive)enough to talk back to the champ. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Pearce has been wise in the past to align himself with men who can assist him in keeping his beloved gold, here he celebrates with the then MPW Champion Derek Stone and Matt Murphy. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Pearce, a fighting champion will be around the world in Oberhausen, Germany defending the title a week prior to his return to the Midwest. Fans in Iowa can prepare for a double shot starting off with match against Wyatt at 3XW then heading to Council Bluffs, Iowa for Magnum Pro Wrestling to take on “ Babyface” Tony Cortez the very next night.
With one Lighting Spiral from Wyatt on January 27th at 3XWrestling, the NWA president Robert Trobich and Magnum Pro may be scrambling late Friday night to come up with a plan to resign a rematch against the NEW NWA World Champion Jeremy Wyatt and Adam Pearce immediately.
When it is all said and done, I want the NWA and Adam Pearce don’t say that Missouri Wrestling Revival didn’t try to warn you of “The Belt Collector”.
Great NWA world title moments in the Midwest.
April 3, 1908-Frank Gotch defeats George Hackenschmidt to become the world champion in Chicago, Illinois.
April 19, 1917 Earl Caddock defeated Joe Stecher to become the world champion in Omaha, Nebraska.
March 3, 1922 Ed “Strangler” Lewis defeated Stanislaus Zbyszko to become the world champion in Wichita, Kansas.
Here is a great photo of two of the most powerful, respected and important men in the history of wrestling, Sam Muchnick and Lou Thesz.
December 29, 1937 Lou Thesz defeats Everett Marshall in the first of his six NWA world titles in ST Louis, Missouri.
June 30, 1961 Buddy Rogers defeats Pat O’Connor to win his first NWA world title in Chicago Illinois.
I love this photo of Harley Race. Arguably the greatest NWA World champion of all time.
May 24, 1973 Harley Race defeats Dory Funk Jr. to win first of 8 NWA world titles in Kansas City, Missouri. Match named Pro Wrestling Illustrated match of the year.
Ric Flair would capture his first NWA World title right here in the Midwest in what many called an upset at the time.
September 17, 1981 Ric Flair defeats Dusty Rhodes to win first of 9 NWA world titles in Kansas City, Missouri.
June 10, 1983 Harley Race defeats Ric Flair for the NWA world title to set up Starcade. Match named Pro Wrestling Illustrated match of the year.
February 20, 1989 Ricky Steamboat defeat Ric Flair to capture the NWA world title in Chicago, Illinois
January 27th 2012 Jeremy Wyatt ???? Adam Pearce Des Moines, Iowa
Information of the NWA world title courtesy of the 16th edition of the PWI Wrestling Almanac.
Could Jeremy Wyatt be defending the NWA WORLD TITLE at these MWR Promotions after January 27th?
In the latest edition of Inside the Infield With Tony G, the NEW Central Illinois Champion details 2011 and gives his thoughts on his first title defense against the monster known as Truk Thompson at BROKEN PROMISES – Presented by New Midwest Wrestling.
Editor’s Note: If you are a lover of pro wrestling autobiographies then you know the world of wrestling can be cut throat with mean spirited and bitter people. In honesty, no matter what is your job you will find that, it’s not only wrestling.
Unfortunately there are still egos, real life feuds, jealousy and backstabbing that occurs not only with promoters but the wrestlers in the locker room as well. Throughout my years of working with the fine men and women in pro wrestling around the Midwest there is no one that is more respected by his peers than Pete Madden.
In fact, I have never heard one promoter, wrestler or fan say one unkind word for him. Many feel as if he is the best to come out St Louis this side of Randy Orton. Though we have only covered him for a short time, we never saw Madden ever give less than 110%.
If I should ever stop covering the sport of pro wrestling and I would have just a quarter of the people’s respect that Madden has, I will say that my efforts would have been a success.
I dare not speak for Madden, but I am sure there will be times that we will see Madden at a show watching along with the fans as he leaves the sport with the love that you and I have for pro wrestling in the Midwest.
We do wish Pete Madden, the very best as he adjust to life outside of wrestling and I truly hope that I am right that we will see him at shows around the Midwest as MWR continues to grow.
Till then I hope that this article brings some recognition to one of the finest wrestlers/people in the world today.
Brian Kelley
SICW Promoter Herb Simmons– One of the best workers I ever had the pleasure of booking. He has always been a gentleman. (Pete) Always kept his word. I thank Keith Smith for introducing me to Pete years ago. Pete knows he will always have a spot in the SICW as long I have life in me.
Wrestling fan Kyle Valle –When I think of Pete Madden I think of his great matches in GCW. He went on to beat Big Bad Ben to become GCW champ, and was the greatest Gateway champ during the companies’ time. #LongLiveTheHumanWreckingBall.
Pro Wrestler Dave Rough Cut RubyPete has a great sense of control inside the ropes. Ring psychology is the main key when you work in this business , Pete just about tops anybody I know.
Pro Wrestler Steven Kennedy– He basically dragged St. Louis wrestling into the modern era. Before Pete came along, wrestling was incredibly old-school in this area. He helped bring ECW and Japanese wrestling influence to the Midwest. In the process, he trained and influenced many of St. Louis’ best wrestlers of today. Pete is also one of the classiest people in the business to boot.
“The Manager of Champions” Travis Cook– He influenced pretty much everybody that came through this town for almost 20 years. I can’t count how many times I’d hear a wrestler ask how to do something and somebody would tell him, “Go ask Pete
Metro Pro Wrestling Promoter Chris Gough– Pete Madden is and has been one of the greatest people I’ve ever worked with in professional wrestling. The guy has no ego, and he understands the wrestling business as well as anyone. He’s got it all: Skill, talent, attitude and dedication. Although I wish Pete could have been an in-ring part of Metro Pro Wrestling for a long time, I am thankful that he was able to spend his last year with all of us at Metro Pro.
Pro Wrestler The Big Texan – He is a worker who could make anyone look good and he has a million stories to keep you entertained . If only I had a chance to work a longer program with him .
Pro Wrestler OutKast– Pete was one of the best guys I’ve had the honor of being around in my 12 years in the biz. One of the funniest, knowledgeable, selfless, and thoughtful guys you’ll meet. He’s one guy you could always count on to help you better yourself. Pete was always there to give you that advice no matter how big or little it was to improve who you are in and out of the ring. So much can be said about what he’s done in the ring through the years that he is known for. He helped pave ways for guys like myself, Dingo, (Mike) Sharona, and many others. Which I think it is safe for me to say that we are all thankful for.
But to me, it was always the time outside the ring hearing his funny and interesting stories. just getting to hang around and be the boys that I’ll always enjoy looking back on.
I would like to take time to let Pete know that he was one of the very best whom I’ve had many honors of stepping in the ring with.
Here’s to an all- time Great “The Human Wrecking Ball” Pete Madden.
Wrestling fan and the host of Metro Pro Wrestling’s PSQ Retro Rick– “I only knew Pete during his time in Metro Pro but I quickly found out he’s always entertaining and gives it his all every outing. Great guy and a class act.”
Pro Wrestler Sean Vincent– One of the most humble and respected men in the business. It’s an honor to not only have worked with him but to have also had his experience and knowledge passed on to me too better myself. The Midwest will never forget The Human Wrecking Ball.
Steven J Girthy– CEO Girthy Management GroupPete has always been one of the class acts in wrestling. Madden is a true gentleman and good all-around person. I have looked up to him since I first met him 14 years ago, and I still do. He’s the type of man my grandfather would have had a beer with, and I think that’s pretty high praise.
Pete Madden enters the ring. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
By Brian Kelley
Pete Madden was trained by John Blackheart, a man who he had much respect for. Madden would make his debut on May 1992 against Red Devil. Later Keith Smith took it up a notch and Smith would smoothed out his rough edges and Madden was off and running to a historical show. He would wrestled fourteen years between 1992 and 2011 with a six year break from 2004-2010.
In 2011,Madden would return for one last year as he wanted to take on some of his top former foes and some of the best young talent in the world today.
When he made his way to Kansas City, the average fans did not have a clue of the reputation as an exciting wrestler that Madden had earned during his career.
That would quickly change on May 7th in Lawrence Kansas would face a foe that he had met many times, OuttKast in a Hardcore match.
Outkast and Pete Madden tore into each other in a wild matchup. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
Action spilled outside the ring as Madden suplex Outkast onto a chair. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
Pete Madden got the win, but was bloodied and battered. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
They tore into each other using weapons, wrestling moves and high risk maneuvers to win over the crowd. In the end a bloodied. Madden would get the win but ask the Metro Fans to show respect for the man who took him to the limits on that night.
Sometimes what you ask for isn’t always what you really should want. Case in point when Madden came back to Metro Pro Wrestling to meet an arch enemy in Kevin X.
Kevin X has been Pete Madden’s Lex Luther in the past and 2011 was no different.. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
The powerful Kevin X and Madden had feuded for years and time had not lessen their animosity towards each other. Though the fans were firmly behind the” Human Wrecking Ball”, Kevin X would not be denied as he would get the win against his former foe.
The very next night Madden would return to St Louis to MMWA-SICW for East Carondelet Illinois, and though he was announced to face Eric Allen, the man he would meet would be Dan Walsh. Walsh one of the rising stars in the sport today would suffer a loss against Madden and would not forget it as the year went on.
Pete Madden used his experience to ground talented Dan Walsh on way to victory at SICW. (Photo Credit Amanda Blase)
In July, the fans were clamoring for more hardcore from Madden, who would run into the beast known as Derek Stone. On this night Madden would bring his longtime friend and manager “The Magic Man”. A blood fest and that traveled all around the building as Madden were stalked by the insane Stone.
Derek Stone was one of the most dangerous and unstable men in pro wrestling in 2011 , here he overpowers Pete Madden. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Madden would suffer his second loss even as Stone continued to complain that Metro Pro Wrestling’s commissioner Matt Murphy was using Madden as a way to take him out of the picture.
Back at MMWA-SICW in East Carondelet during the MWR Larry Matysik night, Madden would be able to wrestle twice. First Madden would defeat one of Harley Race’s student Ryan Drago, then in his second match going down in defeat to the Big Texan.
In August, Pete Madden would make his way to Dynamo Pro Wrestling to meet newcomer Hector Sanchez. In what could be known as the upset of the year Sanchez a student of Dynamo Pro Gym would capture the win against the grizzled veteran.
Rookie Hector Sanchez went after the Veteran Madden at Dynamo Pro Wrestling. (Photo Credit Amanda Blase)
Back to Kansas City, Madden would meet Drago once again, as with most Harley Race’s students he studied the game plan and was able to get the win even though the Magic Man attempted to get involved.
Ryan Drago and Pete Madden hook up. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
Later that night Madden would take on a guy who had been at odds with his manager, #1 Brett Young. Young a former NWA Kansas Champion is known not only for his wrestling but for his magic. Once again Magic Man would try to interfere but to no avail as Madden would take home the victory.
In September, Madden was involved in tag team action with The Magic Man as his partner against the #1 Brett Young and Ryan Drago (The Mustache Mafia). The losing streak continued at Metro Pro Wrestling as The Mustache Mafia used double teams to get the win . During an interview with MPW Superfan Retro Rick after the show you could tell that The Magic Man was not at all happy with Madden.
The night would only get worse when Madden entered the ring to challenge anybody to come to the ring and challenge in the back to a hardcore match. Who would come out? None other than NWA Women’s Midwest champion MsChif, . Many believe that MsChif is the top female and The Magic Man even talked MsChif into putting her belt on the line.
MsChif finds herself in a bad situation as Madden locks in his move. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
The Magic Man and Pete Madden finds themselves closer than they ever have been thanks to MsChIF. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
With Hardcore rules in effect Madden and the Magic Man would double team MsChif to their advantage early but when the “green mist” settled it would be MsChif victorious and the Magic Man in deep pain as the green mist had hit him dead on in the eyes after Madden had accidently nailed the Magic Man with a chair moonsault.
Back at MMWA-SICW on September 17th East Carondelet Madden fought Johnny Courageous to a time limit draw to start the night.
Known as a Hardcore legend Pete Madden was more than capable to exchange holds as well. Here Johnny Courageous finds out during a battle in East Carondelet, Illinois. (Photo Credit Amanda Blase)
In October, Pete Madden would avenge his loss to Hector Sanchez by DQ.
Hector Sanchez was to over confident after his first win, Madden would get revenge though only through a DQ win. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The next night Madden traveled to Metro Pro Wrestling for the Halloween show dressed as the Iron Sheik and was in a fun loving mood for a change. One man who wasn’t was his manager The Magic Man who brought in Maddens former foe Kevin X to blindside him then asked for the bell to ring. Once again Madden would go down to defeat to Kevin X, but this time the Magic Man was no longer by his side.
Pete Madden dressed up as the IRON SHIEK for the Metro Pro Wrestling Halloween show, though his manager and friend The Magic Man was not amused and still held a grudge when he was the victim of Maddens Chair moonsault the month prior.(Photo Credit Bill Smith)
The Magic Man turned on his friend and aligned himself up with the monster Kevin X.(Photo Credit Bill Smith)
In November at MPW , Walsh came in with the game plan and multiple interference’s from his new manager the Magic Man, would be able to avenge his loss. Madden so angered challenged Walsh to a match in December in a one on one match and if he won he would get five minutes alone with the Magic Man. The cocky Walsh quickly agreed stating that he was going to “Put an end to Pete Madden next month”.
December had come and Maddens last night of wrestling had arrived. In a very gratifying match he shocked Walsh and Madden when he dressed as MPW reporter Retro Rick. Madden attacked Walsh to get the edge and was able to defeat Walsh to get his wish with five minutes alone.
The Magic Man quickly attacked Madden from the back, trying to keep from taking a beating. Good idea, but there was nothing but pain in the Magic Man’s future.
The Magic Man aligned himself with MTV’S Dan Walsh who was looking to avenge a loss to Madden earlier in the year .(Photo Credit Bill Smith)
The Latino Princess Lucy Mendez would be dressed up in a cute lil elf costume but the holiday spirit did not enter the outfit as she orders Pete Madden to clean up his blood off the ground so that she didn’t have to see it. Even though she barked orders rudely in Spanish, Madden the nice guy he was even in pain tried his best to please her. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Metro Pro Wrestling management out of respect offered him a last match against anyone in the locker. When he went to the ring, he let the fans know what was offered to him.
He’s Hardcore- Walsh falls victim to Madden as he tried to match him in the type of match that Madden had made a career with the Hardcore match. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
Quickly chants of Trevor Murdock electrified the Turner Rec Center.
Murdock came out to the ring with a boom from the crowd. A classic match between two of the very best that the Midwest had produced in the past twenty years was on display for the fans of Metro Pro Wrestling.
When Metro Pro Wrestling offered Pete Madden one last match with anyone in the locker room, he would chose Trevor Murdock, not surprisingly the fans were overjoyed. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
Former WWE Tag and Metro Pro TV champ Murdock loves a good fight . (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
One mistake when you take on Murdock and its all over. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
Trevor Murdock and Pete Madden embrace in a moment of respect. (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
The wrestlers came out from the back to join the fans whom had already stood up to give Pete Madden a standing ovation for his last match. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
We caught Metro Wrestling Promoter Chris Gough thanking Pete Madden for his contributions to MPW throughout the year 2011. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The results would say, Trevor Murdock defeated Pete Madden, but the real winners were the Metro Pro Wrestling Fans.
Colt Cabana and Marty DeRosa duel it out in these comical sketches celebrating the relationship between wrestlers and writers. Directed and edited by Michael Sanchez (lifejazzfilms.com) Written by Colt Cabana (welovecolt.com) & Marty DeRosa (comediansyoushouldknow.com)
Special Guest Star: Kevin Pomeroy
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