Missouri Wrestling Revival

By Midnight Guthrie
August 2011

For diehard Midwest wrestling fans, there may not be a more exciting event all year than the King of Des Moines tournament, 3XW’s annual August traditional. August 26 at All Play in Des Moines marks the third edition of this one-night tournament and the second year in a row featuring 8 competitors battling in traditional singles matches over three rounds. Winner takes home a massive trophy!

In my opinion, the 2011 tournament is shaping up to be the most unpredictable yet! Four very interesting opening-round bouts featuring long-time 3XW competitors that – and I can hardly believe this myself – have never faced each other in singles matches here in 3XW. Let’s look at the matches:

Maddog McDowell with Skylar Pierce vs. “The Unbreakable” Zach Thompson

For the rest of the story click here.

MWR would like to send out a congratulations to one of the most exciting wrestlers in the sport today, St Louis’s own Evan Bourne who tonight with Kofi Kingston defeated McGillicutty and Otunga for the WWE Tag team Championships.

Before becoming a World Champion Evan Bourne thrilled fans in the Midwest while earning the reputation as one of the premier high flyers today.

Bourne, of course is the brother to Midwest Superstar Mike Sydal who can currently be seen around the Midwest including this friday’s 3XWrestling King of Des Moines tournament taking on Chad Mylan’s protégé The Mauler.

Once again congratulation goes out to Evan Bourne for this monumental moment in his career.

In a very short time young Ace Hawkins has exploded on the scene in the Midwest. Hawkins has formed an off again, on again tag team with Brandon Espinosa. At times the team has been volatile, with glimpse of some great moments including a Ring of Honor appearance in 2010.

The exciting Ace Hawkins has been making waves in both MMWA-SICW and Ohio Valley Wrestling this summer taking on all challengers no matter how big or small.

High flying and a little bit cocky, but always dangerous he has had his eyes on several titles around the country including the IHW Illinois title held by Evan Money and the PWE Title held by partner/ rival Espinosa.

We are excited to have Ace Hawkins as the number 55 trading card in the MWR Trading Card set.

#1 The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz – 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year
#2 Mark Sterling– 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year
#3 The Hooligans Devin and Mason Cutter – 2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year
#4 MsChif – 2009 MWR Female Wrestler of the Year
#5 Mike Sydal – 2009 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year
#6 Jeremy Wyatt – 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year, 2008 & 2009 MWR Match of the Year (vs. Michael Strider, vs. Tyler Cook)
#7 Santana G – Midwest Sweetheart
#8 Kahagas – The Tokyo Monster
#9 Mephisto – Hardcore Favorite
#10 Tyler Black – Ring of Honor World Champion
#11 Sir Bradley Charles – Rising star trained by Lance Storm
#12 Brandon Espinosa – Talented Superstar
#13 Dave Vaughn – The Wrestling Machine
#14 “The Future” Donovan Ruddick – The 6’9″ Monster
#15 Brandon Aarons – Current Triple Crown Champion in the Midwest
#16 Davey Richards – Arguably the best in the world today
#17 “Superstar” Steve Fender – First American wrestler to train in Pro Wrestling NOAH Dojo
#18 MR Late Nite – “Hollywood Super Agent”
#19 Eric Allen – The Pride of Peoria
#20 Eddie Edward – American Wolf
#21 Evan Money – The Pro Wrestling Kid
#22 Delirious – A Familiar Face from “The Edge of Insanity”
#23 Jason Jones – On the Path to Superstardom
#24 Tony Kozina – Rugged and Well-Traveled Veteran
#25 Jeromy Robb – Senior Referee at 3XW and MECW
#26 Sean Vincent– Canada’s Favorite wrestler
#27 Lucy Mendez – Midwest Latino Knockout
#28 Trevor Murdock – Former WWE Superstar
#29 Eric Davis –Senior referee at IHW and PWE
#30 Angel -ECW Original
#31 Jonathan Greshem– Electrifying young star
#32 Brett Young -#1
#33 Michael Crase Jr -Metro and NWA Dynamo Ref
#34 -U-Gene Dinsmore– Lovable fan favorite.
#35– Billy McNeil– Innovating high flyer.
#36 Mia Martinez – Mysterious and fiery, Midwest diva
#37 Mike Sydal – 2010 MWR Wrestler of the Year
#38 Stacey O’Brien-2008 MWR Female Wrestler of the Year
#39– Neil Diamond Cutter– Prince of Death
#40– Bloody Harker Dirge– God of Thunder
# 41– Brian Breaker– 2011 Pro Wrestling Noah tour
# 42 Brandon Schmitt -WLW and Metro Pro Ref
#43 The The Mississippi Madman– PWE Champion
#44 Dan Gier WLW Announcer
#45 B.G. James– 7 time World Tag Champion
#46 Rob Conway– 3 Time WWE Tag Champion.
#47 Larry Zbyszko- 2 time AWA World Champion
#48 Michael Barry – MR Saturday Night
#49 The Lumberjacks Abe and Gabe– Most decorated tag team in the Midwest
#50 Larry Matysik – Wrestling at the Chase announcer
#51 Jimmy Jacobs– ROH Superstar
#52 The Survivor Barry Ryte – Cancer Survivor
#53 Jessie Belle Smothers – Tracey Smothers daughter DING DING
#54 The Strong Style Devil’s – Bailey Mannix Eric Allen, Loveley Leon

For a complete list of Missouri Wrestling Revival trading cards as well as WWE , TNA and Japan sets check out the website Wrestling trading cards.com here.

To purchase MWR Trading cards:

1) Catch the star at a show to have them autograph the cards personally
2) Contact them via facebook or myspace
3) Send $1.50 in money order or check for each card at *
Brian Kelley
305 West 3rd Salisbury Missouri 65281

*Checks will take longer to clear than money orders so expect time for that to happen. Make sure you list exactly what card you are wanting to have.

Please note that when purchasing MWR Trading cards from the wrestlers, that they decide the prices for their cards. We highly recommend that you get them from the stars themselves and let them know that you enjoy MWR.

These cards are limited and are not mass produced making them highly collectable.

THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 27, 2011

Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival

LINCOLN, IL 4pm @ Logan County Airport

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2011

LOGAN COUNTY AIRPORT

Lincoln, IL 62656

Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival

4:00 pm

The stars of Pro Wrestling Epic RETURN to Lincoln for what is sure to be one of the hottest shows of the entire summer!

PWE Championship Match

Brandon Espinosa vs Ace Hawkins

plus…

United States Champion Evan Money

Tag Team Champions The Hooligans

&

MANY MORE!

SHOW IS FREE-ADMISSION INTO THE FESTIVAL IS $5 FOR ADULTS & $1 FOR KIDS 10 & UNDER

MATCHES FOR THIS EVENT TO BE ANNOUNCED

“The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony is an independent professional wrestler and for the past 10 years, has performed as one of the best in his area. However, he is first and foremost a wrestling fan. This blog is for fans with an insider’s twist. So what is it when one of best wrestling minds sits down in front of screen and keyboard.. well, its as good as gold! Check it out here.