I am really intrigued and excited about the hard work that the fine people at New Midwest Wrestling are up to. Promoter Justin Clark and the rest of the NMW really seem to have set all the pieces in place to do some really great projects for you the fans.
New Midwest Wrestling will return on September 18th in Springfield Illinois at the Lanphier High School. Missouri Wrestling Revival had a lot of fun when we debut at NMW this past July. What we discovered was that NMW had exciting wrestling and cares for their fans. So if you have not made it to NMW yet or if it has been awhile, I highly recommend you keep up with all the exciting happenings at their website and mark your calendar for September 18th.
Till then lets check out the second episode of ACCESS ONE of the New Midwest Wrestling video diary is online! In this episode, Justin Clark talks to you about what his mindset that is going into the next event, New Midwest Wrestling’s CUTTING EDGE 2010!!! And something neat is happening this weekend for the New Midwest staff.
MWR fans it has just been announced that World League Wrestling will be teaming up with the Chautaugua County Scouts to bring to Sedan Kansas a night of wrestling for all ages.
In the main event it will be a rematch between two of the best in the sport today. The WLW Champion Trevor Murdock defending his title against Trent Stone. Will fan witness history in Sedan Kansas as Stone become a 2-time champion?
Many experts feel that the top tag team in 2010 makes their home at WLW and are currently the WLW Tag Team Champions. “Superstar” Steve Fender and Mark Sterling bring to the ring the total package of wrestling skills, experience along with a devastating attack that has left challengers down and out when they are through with them.
Brian Breaker and the Cancun Kid will look to utilize their youth, speed and power to overcome the wily veterans. Breaker a former WLW Champion is very capable of taking over a match with his brute strength, while the Cancun Kid has been impressive since his debut at WLW.
In a night of rematches can the former WLW Ladies champion Lucy Mendez take back the title from the women who defeated her for the title, Amy Hennig? Hennig has been on a tear and has been building momentum all year long.
The Amy Hennig that Lucy lost the title is not the Amy that is the current WLW Ladies Champion. She has improved her skills and has more confidence which makes her all that more dangerous.
Be the first to check out the WLW debut the newest graduate of the Harley Race Wrestling Academy, Jeff Lagee.
Also in action will be Ryan Drago, Ethan Wright, and Jack Gamble.
The special guest will be the former 8-time NWA World Champion Harley Race.
Join WLW for a night the way wrestling was meant to be at the SHS Jr. High School, and the show starts at 7 PM.
Before AAPW took a break for the summer, let’s take a look back at what has transpired the first half of the year.
As the year began, Edmund “Livewire” McGuire was the AAPW Heavyweight Champion. The fans had chosen McGuire to receive a shot at the title at the Fan’s Choice event in January. Since McGuire was now champion, the honor went to the first runner up, the 450 lb. Mississippi Madman, another fan favorite. In his first title defense, McGuire lost the title to Madman at Fan’s choice thanks to interference from special guest referee and McGuire’s “friend”, “Serial Thriller” Shane Rich. Madman would successfully defend the title in West Frankfort, IL. against “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt one month later. Wyatt and his partner, Mark Sterling, brutally attacked Madman after the match. Wyatt was granted a rematch in April in Herrin, IL. However, a kink would be thrown into this match as Shane Rich returned a few days early from his suspenpension! Rich had been suspended in January for his actions at Fan’s Choice. Rich was able to get himself into the main event making it a 3 way. Rich miraculously came out victorious. Edmund “Livewire” McGuire was awarded the first shot at Rich. Fans were stunned as Rich defeated McGuire clean in the middle of the ring at Rent One Park on May 22nd!
This leaves the question as to who is next in line for Rich’s AAPW title. With all that has transpired between Rich and McGuire, it does not appear McGuire will just let it go. However, with Rich’s convincing defeat of McGuire, McGuire will have to earn a number 1 contender’s spot. Former Champions, Shawn Shultz and Mississippi Madman have yet to receive rematches and Jeremy Wyatt also feels that current Champion, Rich, never beat him.
In the tag team picture, Rage seemed to have a secure hold on the tag titles. The Submission Squad fought the champs to a no contest in January, which certainly shows they are worthy of another opportunity. However, Rage lost the belts to Ax Allwardt and his new tag partner “Homicidal” Steven Davis on May 22nd. Mike Masters also retired at the end of that match. What tag team will step up to take on the new champions? The Money Makin’ Jam Boys? The Submission Squad? Will The Hooligans return to AAPW? Or will a new team emerge?
So far in 2010, AAPW has continued to treat our fans with big name stars in wrestling. Simon Dean has made 2 appearances, Andy Douglas, Paul Burchill, Kevin Thorn, and Jerry “The King” Lawler have all wrestled on AAPW events.
Other AAPW stars to keep an eye on include:
“Bad Boy” Chris Thomas– Thomas, after a series of matches with Edmund “Livewire” McGuire, seemed to have come out on top by earning a victory in a vicious street fight. This is a huge knot in his belt and should surely catapolt him into the rankings.
Heath Hatton– Hatton, like many rookies, struggled throughout the first half of the year but earned his first victory in Herrin in April followed up by being the victor of a championship battle royal in Mascoutah just weeks later! Is this a fluke or is Hatton the real deal? We will see when Hatton cashes in on his golden opportunity.
“Thee” Brandon Espinosa– Espinosa has rarely lost in an AAPW ring. Why he hasn’t received more opportunity is anyone’s guess but he has certainly proven he has what it takes.
“The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt and Mark Sterling – These two almost caused a riot in West Frankfort, IL. earlier this year and had to have a police escort from the building to protect them from angry fans. Together, they could be strong contenders for the AAPW tag titles and individually both are serious threats to the heavyweight title.
G.T. Vega, Matt Cage, Sean Vincent, The Hooligans – All made appearances with strong showings in AAPW this year. Will any of them return?
Missouri Wrestling Revival would like to welcome Eric Allen to our trading card set, as he takes the #19 card.
Eric Allen has been a mainstay of the Midwest wrestling scene for quite some time. While he may not be very popular with the fans, his success is hard to argue. In the summer of 2009, Allen held the heavily disputed “Peoria Pride” championship. Many fans felt that he just created the belt and never actually won it. After he dropped the championship, he proved to his critics that he could win a legit championship when he picked up both the MECW Heavyweight title and the IHW Illinois State title in 2010. As this article is being written, he still currently holds both of those championships.
The “Pride of Peoria” has developed a reputation for being very underhanded and cowardly in the ring. Referees usually don’t see what Allen is up to, but the fans sure do. Many may ask how he can be as successful as he is, with all of his character flaws? That’s easy. What Eric Allen lacks in moral fiber and sportsmanship, he makes up for with brains. He has used his high level of intelligence to trick opponents countless times into sealing their own fate.
This very distinguised gentleman’s unique in-ring style and success have garnered him his very own card. Pick yours up today and come see Eric Allen as he will be appearing at both IHW and MECW shows this year.
Wrestling fans on September 4th, Metro Pro Wrestling returns to action in a night you will not want to miss.
You will witness the first ever Metro Pro Wrestling 8-man tournament to crown the TV Champion. Who will be able to have his hand raised at the end of the night with the title around his waist? The winner will have bragging rights and be seen on Metro Sports on the following channels across Kansas City:
• Time Warner Cable – Channel 30
• Comcast Cable – Channel 258
• Sunflower Cable – Channel 37
• Metro Sports 2 on TWC Channel 222
• Metro Sports HD on TWC 1030
• Metro Sports On Demand on TWC 130
• Saturdays at 11 p.m. on Metro Sports (debut)
• Mondays at 11 p.m. on Metro Sports 2
• Wednesdays at 11 p.m. on Metro Sports
• Fridays at 11 p.m. on Metro Sports 2
This win for the wrestler could make him a World wide star right away!!
The wait is over as the 2008 MWR Female of the Year Stacey O’Brien will return back to the ring and will waste no time in getting into the ring taking on the Lucy Mendez.
MWR fans do not let her breathtaking good looks fool you because this diva is a full pack of dynamite that has the skills that were taught to her at the Harley Race Wrestling Academy where the women train as hard as the men.
Both of these women have held the prestigious WLW Women’s title and will look to make an impression on the Metro Pro Wrestling fans by the end of the night.
The Metro Fans are very aware who Lucy is after she made her presence known by leading what she calls The Hottest Group in the Midwest. The Barrio Boyz, Domino Rivera, ECW King of the Streets Angel in Metro Wrestling’s debut.
That is not all because ST Louis wrestling legend “The Human Wrecking Ball” Pete Madden will make his way to Kansas City for Metro Pro Wrestling. Madden is a tremendously versatile athlete who can beat an opponent on their own terms. He can out wrestle the best wrestlers, Come off the top rope with the best flyers, and can brawl and fight in the most hardcore elements. Kansas City prepare to get out of your seats to keep up with this phenomenal athlete.
Metro Pro announces partial roster for Sept. 4
On September 4, inside Turner Recreation Center in Kansas City, KS, the Metro Pro action returns for another television taping!
On the card will be:
– Trevor Murdock
– Michael Strider
– Superstar Steve Fender
– Mark Sterling
– Derek Stone
– Jeremy Wyatt
– Mike Sydal
– Lucy Mendez
– Stacey O’Brien
– Tyler Cook
– Steven J. Girthy
– Brett Young
– Domino Rivera
– Pete Madden
More names to be announced prior to the show!
Metro Pro Wrestling returns to live event action on Saturday,
September 4 inside Turner Recreation Center in Kansas City, KS.
The address of Turner Recreation Center is:
831 South 55th Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
Doors open at 6:00 Show starts at 7:00
Tickets are $15 for adults. Children 12 and under get in for $10!
Des Moines-based 3XWrestling Supports Shoes That Fit
Proceeds From Upcoming Event Ticket Sales to Benefit Charity
DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines-based 3XWrestling (3XW) is proud to announce that it is teaming up with Mediacom to support the Shoes That Fit charity organization at its next event.
One dollar from every ticket sold for 3XW’sClobberpalooza Classic III event on September 3, 2010 will be donated to Shoes That Fit.
Shoes That Fit is an organization that provides children in need with new shoes in an effort to improve overall self-esteem and help them focus and excel in school environments. More information about the wrestling shoes can be found on their blog.
Clobberpalooza Classic III, featuring the top professional wrestlers in the Midwest in an awesome family-friendly entertainment atmosphere, takes place at the Des Moines Social Club, 1408 Locust St. in beautiful downtown Des Moines. Doors open for Clobberpalooza Classic III at 7 p.m. (6:45 p.m. for advance ticket holders) for a 7:30 p.m. start time.
Tickets:
$12.00 Advance Purchase General Admission
$15.00 At the door the night of event
$6.00 Kids
FREE Kids 3 & Under
Tickets are on sale right now at:
Jay’s CD & Hobby – Two Locations
5921 SE 14th St
Des Moines, IA and at the Merle Hay Mall store
Cup O’ Kryptonite – The Original Coffee & Comic Book shop!
4521 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA http://www.cupokryptonite.com
– Iowa’s own Rory Fox defends the 3XW Heavyweight championship against all odds as he takes on former Heavyweight champion Gage Octane, who is sure to have the support of his Gentlemen’s Club teammates!
3XWTag Team championship!
American Ground & Air – “The Popular” Nate Bash & “The Professional” Ben Sailer
vs. The Gentlemen’s Club – “Delicious” Devin Carter & Casanova (c)
3XW Unified Pure Wrestling championship- Former Partners Collide!
“The Laotion Sensation” Ricky Kwong with “The Laotian Liaison” Chad Mylan
vs.
“The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell (c)
King of Des Moines Tournament Finals Rematch!
“The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt vs. Mark Sterling
Women’s Wrestling!
Melanie Cruise vs. the debuting Taylor Made
Student vs. Teacher! “The Unbreakable” Zach Thompson vs. Brian Ash with 3XW Commissioner Todd Countryman
Tag Team Attraction!
Scott Spade & Ruff Crossing vs. Maddog McDowell & Krotch
Also in action: “The Right Price” Aaron Masterson, Hunter Matthews, Brady A. Dezire, Ryan Slade, “The American Fury” Jon West, Sir Bradley Charles and more!
**After party at Z’s Bar – 1511 South Union St – Just south of Principal Park!**
Food & drinks are available at Z’s Bar.
Meet, greet & eat with your favorite 3XW wrestlers & staff!
Founded in 2005, 3XWrestling, a Des Moines-based organization, has performed in front of thousands of fans across Iowa and been featured on KCWI TV, Des Moines Radio Groupstations, Iowa Public Radio and in publications including the Des Moines Register, Juice, Cityview and Pro Wrestling Illustrated. 3XW events are typically held the first Friday of each month in Des Moines.
Helping out the Shoes That Fit organization is not 3XW’s first involvement with charitable efforts, as 3XWrestling and its performers are heavily involved with charity work.
In February 2009, one-legged wrestling star Zach Gowen competed in 3XW and helped raise over $10,000 to help the family of a young man whose leg was amputated due to his battle with cancer. All proceeds from that event were given to the family to offset medical costs, with every wrestler performing on a volunteer basis.
For more information about 3XWrestling, including details on purchasing advance tickets to events, bringing 3XW to your town and to watch 3XW‘s highly-acclaimed monthly webshow Outside the Ring and the Free Match of the Month, please visit http://www.3xwrestling.com/. Card subject to change.
Mike Sydal is one of the most loved wrestlers in the Midwest with fans clamoring to know what he is up to and when he will be back in the area. In 2009 he won the PWI Rookie of the Year, with that said it is not a given that this young up and comer can get by the lesser known but just as dangerous Keita Yano in round number one . Yano will look to ground the high flying Sydal and move forward in this prestigies tournament.
The other Midwest star is Vancouver Canadian star Kyle O’Reilly has had extensive runs in the Midwest including nearly taking home the NWA Missouri Championship in May from Davey Vega at NWA Dynamo. The two battled in and out of the building in a war between two of the best young talents today. O’Reilly will meet Adam Cole in round number one, Cole is a man who O’Reilly has been in battle with before but the stakes will be much higher as each of them looked to make a name for themselves.
Prior Chikara’s Young Lions Cup tournament winners include Midwest stars Arik Cannon and Chuck Taylor we send out the best wishes to these two young warriors as they look to bring the cup to the Midwest.
The last weekend in August will see 24 relative rookies converge on Reading, Pennsylvania all competing for their chance to become Young Lions Cup champion! This tournament is open to wrestlers age 25 or younger, and is the longest-running tradition in our company’s history. Some first-round matches, as well as a non-tournament match have already been confirmed for our Saturday, August 28th card:
~YLC: OPENING ROUND MATCH-UP #1~ Sindarin vs. Lince Dorado
~YLC: OPENING ROUND MATCH-UP #2~ Mike Sydal vs. Keita Yano
~YLC: OPENING ROUND MATCH-UP #3~ Adam Cole vs. Kyle O’Reilly
~YLC: OPENING ROUND MATCH-UP #4~ Dustin Rayz vs. Obariyon
~YLC: OPENING ROUND MATCH-UP #5~ Cameron Skyy vs. Eric Ryan
~NON-TOURNAMENT TAG ACTION!~ Super Smash Bros. vs. 3.0
Season 9 is here: Young Lions Cup VIII – 3 Nights! 8.27 – 29.2010 – Fri. Evening – Sat. Evening – Sun. Afternoon
Live @ The Goodwill Fire Assoc.!
100 Madison Avenue
in tranquil Reading, PA!
!
After a power outage forced an end to our last event prematurely on July 24th, we are are returning to the Sports Academy in Glen Carbon with a night of exciting action topped with a tag team main event when NWA Missouri Champ Davey Vega and Trent Stone vs NWA Central States Champ Mark Sterling and Jeremy Wyatt.
MTV’s RealWorld/Road Rules Star Dan Walsh will face off against the returning Kevin X.
Will this be the start of Kevin …X’s Road to Gold once again …or will Walsh be the immovable roadblock blocking his path?
Pete Madden has contacted management in regards to Super Castaldi 13.
At Mr Madden’s request a match has been scheduled between Super Castaldi 13 and “The Human Wrecking Ball” Pete Madden. Many may not know but Pete Madden was the man that introduced the original Super Castaldi’s into this area and would like the chance to step into the ring once more against the newest Super Castaldi, out of respect for the great Castaldi wrestling tradition.
After being unable to appear in last months show due to unforeseen car trouble, Shorty Biggs blames himself for the brutal attack done to his tag partner OuTtKaSt after Kast’s victory over “Spoiled” Steven Kennedy at the hands of KC Karrington. This attack left OuTtKaSt bloodied in the ring and with an injured spleen. Shorty vows that Karrington and Kennedy will pay for what was done and blames them for his car trouble which led to the perfect chance to take out 1/2 of their greatest rivals.
Check out MWR’S exclusive interview with the Bum Rush Brothershere.
Also scheduled to appear: Alexandre Rudolph, Ethan Wright, Stenven Kennedy, Adam Rich and several more Dynamo Pro Stars.
MWR fans you will not want to miss PWE invade the Lincoln Illinois Arts and Balloon festival this Saturday!
A match that I have been begging for years will finally come to pass when the Mississippi Madman will meet Donovan Ruddick for the vacated PWE title.
This is Godzilla vs. King Kong, Aliens vs. Predator or Hogan vs Andre…This will be a must see match.
What will happen when these two giants meet for the very first time?
Will Ruddicks manager Mr Late Nite be the deciding factor or will the Madman be making the Balloon Festival his house?
I can not wait till Saturday to find out. Lets take a look at this exciting card including newley crowned PWE US Champion Blake Steel in his first title defense.
A fresh look at the inside of New Midwest Wrestling with this BACKSTAGE PASS as the promoter of New Midwest, Justin Clark takes the camera for interviews with fans, wrestlers and even Dubray and I as visited New Midwest Wrestling last month in Springfield Illinois
For a photo recap of the NMW July show 2010 Boiling Point show click here
Did you miss Dubi Meets the NMW Fans? If so click here
Missouri Wrestling Revival 