Hello All, this is Dubray Tallman with “Dubi Meets the Fans of MMWA-SICW” The house was packed at East Carondelet, Saturday, December 11, 2010.
This was an important night for us as the fine people at MMWA-SICW was honoring the hard work that we do at MWR with a presentation in front of their fans and we finally caught up with Larry Matysik to present him with the 2009 MWR Lifetime Achievement Award .
Also on this exciting night was the best of the best 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling going one on one against the one and only Mike Sydal. This night also featured two grudge matches starting off with a leather strap match showing the wrath of the powerhouse Ron Powers taking on the Big Texan with Gary Jackson as the special referee. Bad blood and respect was on the line in a grueling 2 out of 3 falls match between the former MMWA-SICW Champion Dave Vaughn and Brandon Espinosa led by Vaughn’s ex manager Travis Cook.
I won’t lie as I was nervous as could be heading to the show as this was the first time that I had been to a show without Brian, who was in Granite City, Illinois covering NWA Dynamo/High Voltage Wrestling. I was fortunate to be able to catch a ride with our good friend and MWR photographer Mike Van Hoogstraat and Larry Eddicott to the show.
The nerves would soon be long gone as everyone at MMWA-SICW made me feel very welcomed as they prepared to bring the fans the best show they could to end the year. While they got ready to open the doors I caught up with some good friends along with Larry Matysik who are two great guys.
Danny Boy (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
I had found the MWR Wrestler of the Night in MMWA-SICW fan favorite Danny Boy.
Danny Boy was able to wear the MWR Holiday green and red shirt to the ring prior to his match. Mission accomplished for the MWR wrestler of the night, I found my Santa hats that I was going to give everyone who sat in the front row. I decided to just give them to the children, and they seemed very happy about wearing them. I made the mistake of running out of the hats and one cute little girl was in tears. Being a mother of three myself I that hit at home and thankfully I was wearing my reindeer antlers and was able to make her happy by giving them to her but I made her promise me that she would wear them.
MMWA-SICW Promoter Herb Simmons and Dubray Tallman. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Herb Simmons presented us with a great plaque from MMWA-SICW that Brian was thrilled about, and my speech to Larry Matysik went off without a glitch so I was feeling good and off to find some friends to be a part of Dubi Meets the Fans.
(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The first set of fans I met were Devan and Dylan, from East Carondelet and this was the first time they had been to the matches. They were excited about seeing some girls wrestle, and asked for me to choose a wrestler for them. I chose young Chase King for them and King is shown here holding Dylan’s sister Jaelyn.
(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Marla Bradshaw was super excited to get her picture with Ron Powers, she was all smiles and happy as a lark, she couldn’t wait to get her hands wrapped around this beast of a man.
(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Marla’s son Cody also wanted to choose a wrestler, so he went with the young high flyer Ace Hawkins.
Prior to Danny Boy’s match with Tony Raze, he threw out the shirt to Sarah Kinkade. Danny Boy would go on to pick up a big win on the hated “Lockdown” Raze.
(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Look for a full photo recap from Mike Van Hoogstraat in the near future at MWR, and I hope all the fans have had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Till next time, be good and I hope to see you at the shows in 2011.
Earlier this week we asked for you to vote for rising star Jason Jones. Little did I know that this would become so huge that so many great talent would try there hand at this once in a lifetime chance to make it to the WWE.
Below is a link for the wrestlers that we know of at this time in the Midwest that is asking for you to vote.
Remember that you can vote once a day for your favorite wrestler.
If you are a wrestler in the MWR coverage area and we missed you on the ballot please send an e-mail with a link to flairwhoooooo@yahoo.com . On subject please put “Please add me”
I will be voting for each and everyone of you. Good luck to you all.
A favorite to win any battle Royal is the Future Donovan Ruudick.(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Tony Raze and Ace Hawkins does their best to eliminate Jackson.(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Gary Jackson won a battle royal
Wayne Mitchell used his speed early to get an early edge. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
A big right hand from Mitchell. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Perfect dropkick from Espinosa (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Brandon Espinosa d. Wayne Mitchell
Tony Raze (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Raze pulls out all the stops to beat Ace Hawkins. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Ouch. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Raze is caught red handed. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Ace Hawkins d. Tony Raze
In the battle Royal the Lumberjacks target the young star Ace Hawkins.. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Battle Royal Champion Gary Jackson. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Brandon Espinosa won a battle royal Gary Jackson d. Brandon Espinosa to win the Battle Royal Title
Archer on the offense. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Max Archer is on the defense quick. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Lights out!!!(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
The Mauler d. Max Archer
Tony Costa lays down the law and lets Travis Cook that he will be tied to a chair to keep him from interfering in the Championship match. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Travis Cook has had better days for sure. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Two Champions lock up to start the match. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
A big boot from the Future. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
A suplex from the Champ. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Vaughn goes for the win, but Ruddick still has some fight in him. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Chaos on the outside. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Ruddick returns the suplex on Vaughn. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Vaughn is close to retaining the MMWA-SICW Belt. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
What is the Manager of Champions Travis Crook, I mean Cook up to? (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Ruddick has something in his hand ref, arhhh(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Not looking good for our man Vaughn. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Travis Cook lets everyone know that there is a NEW MMWA-SICW Champion Dave Vaughn.(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
The new Champ taunts Vaughn.
HWC Champ The Future Donovan Ruddick d. Dave Vaughn to win the MMWA-SICW Heavyweight Title
HWC Champ The Future Donovan Ruddick d. Dave Vaughn to win the MMWA-SICW Heavyweight Title
Mitchell moves just in time. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
MMWA-SICW Tag Champs The Lumberjacks d. Gary Jackson & Wayne Mitchell
With a plethora of great shows these past few months, it has been hard to keep up with all the exciting news flash, photos and happenings around the Midwest.
MWR has been active with some of the top stars in the country while meeting many of you the great fans, some for the first time while others we know quite well.
We have spent almost every weekend on the road covering the top promotions in the Midwest.
Let’s take a look at some of the sights of the past few months with MWR, the Fans and Superstars around the Midwest.
August 7- Granite City Illinois- High Voltage Wrestling
HVW returned from their summer break to with top stars Kahagas taking on Trent Stone , the Midwest Sweet heart Santana G going up against her arch rival Amy Hennig and the Great Cheyenne with MsChif watching.
Dan Walsh (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Would it be just by chance that the MWR Wrestler of the Week was MTV’S Dan Walsh who would give away a MWR T-Shirt in August only to see him get the HVW Livewire title soon after? Hey Dan we are just playing, you earned it….with a handful of Trent Stones tights.
August 21 – Council Bluffs Iowa – Pro Wrestling Phoenix
The trips to Iowa seem to take so long to get their, which has been a reason for us to scale back from going to PWP and 3XW. One problem they are so GOOD!! MWR fans don’t worry we have no plans what so ever to stop covering these two exciting promotions.
Pro Wrestling Phoenix delivered on this evening with some exciting wrestling action. We were on hand when Axel Greece assists Ryan Slade and Zac James cheat Chris Havius and Donnie Peppercricket out of the PWP Tag Titles. The show also saw the war rage on between Abu Colossus and Preston Maxwell.
Pro Wrestling Phoenix Champion Tony Cortez (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)
The MWR Wrestler of the Night was the PWP Champion Tony Cortez. Cortez was able to survive the onslaught on Jayden Draigo to retain the championship in a feud that has become quite personal.
In the near future look for a phot recap from their last show in October from PWP/MWR Photographer Gary Giaffoglione
August 28- Lincoln Illinois – Pro Wrestling Epic
The Balloon festival in Lincoln Illionis is a BIG deal and with PWE providing a FREE show if you attend you can not miss it.
PWE delivered with the biggest match in years in the Midwest literally when the PWE title was on the line between the Mississippi Madman taking on “The Future” Donovan Ruddick led by MR Late Nite.
Ohhhs and AHHHS were heard as the two behemoths battle for supermecy and who is truly the top big man. Nothing was settled decisively, but the crowd went home to tell their friends about the Madman and Future. The match that shook the Midwest .
Evan Money explodes on Eric Allen (Photo credit Brian Kelley)
“The Kid” Evan Money was the MWR Wrestler of the Week as he went on to defeat Eric Allen with a frog splash.
September 4th – Kansas City Kansas- Metro Pro Wrestling
We were thrilled to support Metro Pro Wrestling for several reasons; first off the wrestling scene in the KC market has been dry for some time now. With Metro Pro Sports having TV, showcasing several of the top stars in the country today and oh yeah our former partner in crime Josh Ray is the current ring announcer for this upstart promotion. Metro Pro proved to be a great time with a great upside going into 2010.
“Rock and Roll” Mike Sydal with Amber (Photo Credit Bill Smith )
Amber," The host of Dubi meets the Fans" Dubray and Brecca take in a picture after the show (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
All the girls love Tyler Cook (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
From the looks of Brecca’s face WLW Star Ethan Wright did not learn the Masterlock from former WLW Champ Chris Masters. (Photo Credit Bill Smith )
September 11 – Waterloo Illinois – Independent Hardcore Wrestling
IHW has been on a roll in 2010 with some great matches in front of a packed crowd. On this night we were thrilled to debut the Tony Kozina MWR Trading Card. Kozina is one of the most well diverse and exciting wrestlers today. During the night Kozina wrestled one of the Midwest most impressive young men in the game Chris L.O.G.A.N
Tony Kozina (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Let’s take a look at a Video recap of this great show from IHW
September 22- Olney Illinois – IWA Unlimited
Our first trip to Olney lived up to the hype that has been told to me. A weekly FREE Wednesday show how can you go wrong. A great small venue filled with some of the top young talent in the area.
IWA Unlimited fan favorite The Intimidator gives away a free MWR T-shirt to start the night off. (Photo Credit Tim Dunahee )
Everyone that I talked to loved the stars of IWA U and looked forward to the hump day of the week. If you have the day off and live in STL I urge you to take the drive to see what you are missing.
September 25 – Hillsdale Missouri- MMWA-SICW
A great day for the community of Hillsdale as MMWA-SICW teamed up with the Hillsdale Police force to provide a free wrestling show. MMWA-SICW are always fan friendly and if a free outdoor show was not enough, the team work also offered free BBQ and back packs filled with treats from the police force given to them by the stars of MMWA-SICW.
Ace Hawkins is the MMWA-SICW Santa Clause in September while sporting the MWR T-shirt
The MWR Wrestler of the day was none other than Ace Hawkins. Ace fresh off of his appearance at Ring of Honor not only gave away a free MWR shirt but bicycles from the kids and some awesome ST Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame shirts before having a great match against Brandon Espinosa.
September 25- Wood River Illinois – MECW Double shot evening
One of the best kept secrets in the Midwest, is the fact that some of the best talent in Iowa makes the long trip to the STL to go to prove that they are among the best in the Midwest. Jimmy Rockwell, Devin Carter, Zach Thompson, Ryan Slade and even self proclaimed wrestling genius Chad Mylan has put an end to Gabriel Brimstones stranglehold in the Independent title when his man Kwong won the belt in recent months.
Iowa is not the only area that is well represented as the upstate Illinois wrestlers BroMance (Knight Wagner and Jordan McEntrye) with Erin currently holds onto the MECW Tag Championship and Matt Mayday, Mike Anthony and Chris Logan have all brought their own flavor in the company.
MECW Champion Bailey Mannix (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
On this night the MWR Wrestler of the Night was the champ himself, Bailey Mannix. Mannix is still one of the most underrated wrestlers in the game today.
October 2- Kansas City Kansas – Metro Pro Wrestling
Metro Pro Wrestling heated up with the brand new Metro Pro Wrestling TV Champion Trevor Murdoch taking charge. With an appearance from wrestling great Harley Race the fans where able to see some of the great from the past mixed in with some of the best today.
What has the best Wrestler on Gods Green earth Harley Race along with Ethan Wright and Jeff Strong so mad, could it be because of something that former MWR Josh Ray is doing? See it on METRO SPORTS in Kansas City (Photo Credit Bill Smith )
If fans in Kansas City want the best bang for their buck they need to give Metro Pro Wrestling a chance. You won’t regret it.
October 9- Eldon Missouri – World League Wrestling
One of the biggest nights of the year brought several of the most influential men in the game today. Co-Owner of Pro Wrestling Noah was in attendance along with Harley Race and Cauliflower Alley Club’s Karl Lauer. The MWR Wrestler of the Night was Midwest knockout Lucy Mendez who gave away the very first MWR pink t-shirt.
Midwest Knockout Lucy Mendez has the attention of Cauliflower Alley Club’s Karl Lauer. (Photo Credit Bill Smith )
Wrestlers from around the world took the week long camp in hopes of making it to the show.
MWR Photographer Bill Smith with the representatives of Pro Wrestling NOAH (Photo Credit Bill Smith )
WLW Super fan Vincent Heather gets an autograph Steve Fender trading card from the man himself
Look for a Full photo recap of this show in the near future from MWR Photographer Bill Smith
October 10- Marceline Missouri – Modern Championship Wrestling
Just down the road from my house was a new promotion was a rare Sunday show that featured local favorite The Iceman. Brian Blade won the belt at the very first show and has been a thorn in promoter Dustin Watson’s side ever since.
Larry Stilfield with Modern Championship Wrestling Champion Brian Blade (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
October 16- Glen Carbon Illinois – NWA Dynamo/High Voltage Wrestling
We were on hand to present the High Voltage Wrestling tag champs the Hooligans the 2009 MWR Tag team of the Year plaques. To be honest we offered the exciting tag team Full Contact Dojo (Jonathan Gresham and Ric King) the chance to be the MWR Wrestlers of the Week to throw out a t-shirt as a way of being nice.
In a shocking development they defeated The Hooligans to become the NEW HVW Tag Championship . No HVW Champion was safe as “The Belt Collector” Jeremy Wyatt defeated Kahagas and Dan Walsh won the HVW Livewire belt.
The HVW Tag Team Champs Jonathan Gresham and Ric King with the lucky fan who caught the MWR shirt Rebecca Haynes (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Look for a photo recap as well and interviews with all of the new HVW Champions here at MWR in the future.
October 23 – Springfield Illinois – New Midwest Wrestling
NMW invited us and invited us and I am glad that they did, we had debut once before and was very impressed and happy to have added them in our NMW Coverage area. The last show I photographed the most dangerous ( and fun matches) to be a photographer at in my carrer during the4 team NMW Tag Team scramble match and returned for the biggest Battle Royal, rumble style of the year for NMW. All for the enjoyment of you the fans.
The MWR Wrestler of the Week was up and comer Christian Rose. Look for more information about this exciting night of wrestling at MWR soon.
Christian Rose (Photo Courtesy of Jon 'Skippy' Edgecomb)
There you have MWR fans, the itinerary of where Dubray and I have been in just the past tthree months. We may not be able to keep up with the miles that the 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling does but who can, that man is a machine.
I would like to thank you the fans, the wrestlers, and the promoters for making
Missouri Wrestling Revival – The Wrestling Press of the Midwest.
MWR fans please support your local professional wrestling and we hope to see you at a show.
Brian Kelley Owner/Editor of Missouri Wrestling Revival
Snap mare from Espinosa. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Beautiful dropkick from Courageous. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Travis Cook has a knack of getting on fans and the promotions staffs wrong side, here Tim Miller takes exception of what he has to say. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Espinosa pulls out all stops on the popular Courageous. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Superkick (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Cocky and confident are Travis Cooks men who currently are having their way with the fan favorites of MMWA-SICW with Dave Vaughn in their sights. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Battle Royal Champ Brandon Espinosa d. Junior Heavyweight Champion Johnny Courageous (non-title)
Max Archer has had a solid year in 2010, looking to add another victory on the young Chris King. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Max Archer uses his experience against the youngster.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Max Archer toss Chase King over his shoulder. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Chase King has his hands raised after a hard fought win. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Chase King d. Max Archer
Two of the best in the game today The Future Donovan Ruddick and Gary Jackson are at odds. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Big boot on Jackson. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
While Ruddick chokes Jackson his Elitism partner watches on. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Jackson shows how tough he is just by not submitting. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Jackson drives Ruddick into the ring post.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Jackson finds himself at the last place he wants to be.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
HWC Champ “The Future” Donovan Ruddick d. Gary Jackson
The youngsters works to get the big man over the top rope. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Espinosa sends Courageous out of the ring to retain his battle Royal championship. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Battle Royal Champ Brandon Espinosa won a ten-man battle royal
Two young stars go at it.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Static or is it Cross?? nails Hawkins with kick.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Ace Hawkins d. Jaysin Static
Mitchell wisely takes the big man off of his feet. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Wayne Mitchell goes to the top.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The picture may seem fuzzy but that could very well be how Mitchell feels after the Lumberjack slams him into the turnbuckle. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Lumberjack power was too much for Wayne Mitchell on this night. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Tag Champ Lumberjack Abe d. Wayne Mitchell
Raze uses Chase King as a chair. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Chase King uses his speed to surprise Tony Raze. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
“The Lockdown” Tony Raze has MMWA-SICW on Notice after another win. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
On September 25th I had the opportunity for a double shot of wrestling action. First off I made my way to Hillsdale Missouri for a FREE MMWA-SICW show sponsored by the Hillsdale Police department.
A beautiful day that saw the community along with the Mayor of Hillsdale come out to check out wrestling action, during the day I spoke to many of the fans who told me this was the very first time they had a chance to see pro wrestling live.
Also in attendance was our friend Patrick Brandmeyer who got the chance to join Herb Simmons at the commentator table. Recently we advertised the MMWA-SICW open door tryout and I was able to meet for the very first time Ben Simon who impressed the management so much that he earned the Announcing job for a company that he grew up watching.
The fans also had the chance to see a true wrestling legend in person as Cowboy Bob Orton was in attendance.
The day saw some great wrestling action, plus MMWA-SICW and the Hillsdale Police Department gave away free concessions, plus gift bags, soccer balls and bicycles throughout the day.
I am going to share with you a few pictures of the days events and after the last one click onto my photobucket for a complete look at all them. MMWA-SICW returned to Fairmont Illinois later that night for a great show that my good friend Mike Van Hoogstraat was able to capture so please check back for MWR in the future for this and all your MMWA-SICW news.
Click here to see all the great pictures from MMWA-SICW in Hillsdale Missouri.
Brandon Espinosa was not happy with being put in a Pinata –on –a-pole match and made Super Castaldi
Brandon Espinosa uses the Pinata on Castaldi and the candy went flying. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The children of Hillsdale took advantage of Castaldi’s misfortune and was treated to FREE candy. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Brandon Espinosa d. Super Castaldi I in a pinata-on-a-pole match
Ron Powers is one of the most powerful men in the Midwest as young Chase King found out. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Chase King finds himself on the wrong side of RON POWERS in Hillsdale MO(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Herb Simmons and Bob Orton take in the destruction of Powers on up and comer Chase King. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Ron Powers fought Chase King to a double countout
. MMWA-SICW newcomer The Mauler looked strong against the smaller Hawkins from the start. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The Mauler wisely kept the pressure on one of the Midwest hottest young stars. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Ace Hawkins used his speed to get the win in front of an approving crowd. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Espinosa challenged Hawkins to a match later on in the night to show him that he is the top dog at MMWA-SICW. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Ace Hawkins d. The Mauler
Ace Hawkins, Tim Miller and the Hillsdale police force pass out FREE soccer balls, gifts and bicycles to the people of Hillsdale. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Max Archer levels Draco (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
A show of respect by both men after Archer takes home a a big win. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Max Archer d. Draco
Tony Raze showed his true colors early on when he jumped fan favorite Gary Jackson prior to the bell. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Raze had the fans ire when he went to the top to finish off Jackson. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The gorgeous one Gary Jackson can take over a match like no one else. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Gary Jackson d. Tony Raze
Jaysin Static or is it Jayson Cross?? Whoever he thinks he is, demanded to Tim Miller and Keith Smith to be a part of the main event with Espinosa and Hawkins. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Cross/Static makes his presence known. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Down goes Hawkins and Espinosa, maybe Cross/Static was right and deserved to be in the match. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Hawkins goes on the air attack. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Where did he go?? Hawkins soars over Espinosa. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Espinosa finally got his hands on Hawkins. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Espinosa can catch you with a plethora of moves, like this crushing blow. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Chops on the outside. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The fans was not happy with Espinosa taunting them. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Hawkins looked to have Espinosa number in this match up between two of the most recent wrestlers in the Midwest to debut at ROH in STL.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
In a back and forth match every move counts. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Referee Jim Harris raises the hand of the Battle Royal champion Espinosa. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Brandon Espinosa d. Jaysin Static & Ace Hawkins (triple)
MMWA-SICW Returns this Saturday at the South Broadway Athletic Club.
Last week was a busy week at MWR as we supported three great wrestling promotions in our coverage area.
First on Wednesday September 22 we traveled for the very first time to Olney Illinois to check out IWA Unlimited. IWAU provides the fans of Olney a FREE weekly show each Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus filled with some of the top young talent in Illinois.
IWAU fan favorite The Intimidator came to the ring with the MWR shirt letting their fans know that we were in the house. He stated that he would give the shirt to the loudest fan but when it was hard to determine the loudest fan he closed his eyes and tuned around and threw the shirt to. IWAU Fan Jennifer I asked Jennifer who was her favorite wrestler and was not shy at all when she stated “Homicidal” Steven Davis. The Intimidator and Davis were kind enough to pose with Jennifer and her family in the ring.
Front Jennifer , Paul, Dalton, David, Back of the photo The Intimidator Dad, Mom and “Homicidal”Steven Davis (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Three days later on Saturday September 25th we returned to the reigning MWR Promotion of the year MMWA-SICW as they continued their fine tradition of working with the community as they teamed up with the Hillsdale Police department to provide a free outdoor show.
When I arrived I found my good friend Herb Simmons, Tim Miller and Keith Miller preparing for an exciting day of wrestling.
Front Row Brian Kelley, Promoters Tony Casta and Herb Simmons with Back Jaylon Shannon, Robert Ming Barry Cooper and Frank Campbell (Photo Credit ST Louis legend Keith Smith)
Not only was the fans able to watch a great wrestling show the MMWA-SICW, the Police department and the Mayor of Hillsdale offered free hotdogs, soda, and backpacks for the children.
One of the Midwest hottest young stars Ace Hawkins had a great day giving away free bicycles, backpacks, Wrestling at the Chase t-shirts and was kind enough to wear a MWR T-shirt to the ring before his match with The Mauler. Bernard Shaw JR was the lucky fan who caught the shirt from the man who debuted in ROH earlier this year.
Bernard SR, Bernard JR and Ace Hawkins (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
In the house were WWE Hall of Famer and father of current WWE Champion Randy Orton, Cowboy Bob Orton.
Ben Simon interviews Wrestling legend Bob Orton (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Orton stated that was thrilled that he was happy that the community had came out, and in action were two of the greats The Gorgeous One” Gary Jackson and Ron Powers in St Louis were in action today.
Later that night, we made our way back to MECW in Wood River Illinois for a fun filled night of wrestling. MR K was absent for the night so fan favorite Shawn Santel had the honors or the stress of trying to keep Eric Allen, Chris L.O.G.A.N and Lovely Leon in check as they were up to no good all night long.
A week prior to Bailey Mannix big tag team match with partner Christopher Daniels at Windy City Pro Wrestling at Toyota Park in Chicago we were fortunate to have Mannix wear out MWR shirt to the ring and throw it out to Jesse Guffey who had came with a couple of his friends for a fun filled night.
Brendan Bower, Bailey Mannix, Jesse Guffey and Troy Guffey (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
I would like to thank each of the three promotions for their hospitality and the wrestlers that took the time to spread the word of MWR to the fans of the Midwest.
Brandon Graves fought Simply Jon Divosi to a no contest
PWE Tag Champs Dead Sexy pinned Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins Austin Lane pinned Eric Wayne Knight Wagner pinned Jason Vendetta Evan Money pinned Eric Allen Bloody Harker Dirge pinned Mephisto PWE US Champ Blake Steel pinned Jimmy Karryt Mississippi Madman beat The Future Donovan Ruddick with Mr Late Nite by DQ to win the PWE Heavyweight title
This weekend MMWA-SICW will have a double shot of wrestling action on Saturday. First The MMWA-SICW will be in Hillsdale Missouri on September 25th for a “FREE” wrestling event sponsored by the Hillsdale Police department and the city officials for a back to school event for the children. This is an outside event so bring your lawn chair and enjoy the Free Wrestling show. Show starts at 1:00pm located on Jesse Jackson Blvd.
Also on the same day, September 25th at 8:00pm the MMWA- SICW will be returning too Fairmont City Illinois at the Holy Rosary Gym. This event is sponsored by the Fairmont City Police Athletic League. Tickets for this show is $8 in advance and $9.00 at the door.
Jaysin Cross lands a big blow on Max Archer (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
A drop kick to the face of Cross(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Archer looked strong early in the match(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The Beginning of the end for Archer as the BACK SENTON is dead on.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Jaysin Cross d. Max Archer
Chase King leans on Lumberjack Abe (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
King can fly for a big man. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
1-2-3 Lumberjack wins. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Lumberjack Abe d. Chase King
Wayne Mitchell looked impressive against the Jr. Heavyweight Champ Johnny Courageous (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The Champ takes the rookie to school.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Experience pays off as Courageous surprises Mitchell for the win. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
A show of respect.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Jr. Heavyweight Champ Johnny Courageous d. Wayne Mitchell
Travis Cook lets the MMWA-SICW Fans know that he leads his men to Championships and Ruddick has his eyes set on the MMWA-SICW title held by Dave Vaughn.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Poetry in motion (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
On the outside these two young stars went at it.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Just when Espinosa thought the momentum was on his side the dangerous Hawkins turned it into a hurricanrana(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Donovan Ruddick sends a message to Vaughn by planting Hawkins with a killer blow. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Battle Royal Champ Brandon Espinosa d. Ace Hawkins
Gary Jackson taunts the Lumberjacks.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Lumberjack Gabe over powers Jackson.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
No matter how you try to avoid it, plan on feeling the massive elbow of Jackson coming down on you if you take him on. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Jackson en route to another win.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Gary Jackson d. Lumberjack Gabe
Who is the true champ? Dave Vaughn or Donovan Ruddick, these two have been at each other all summer long with no end in sight.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Dave Vaughn goes high risk as he sails over the top rope. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Bodies everywhere as two of the best battle outside of the ring. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Vaughn feels first hand why many believe that Ruddick is the most feared wrestler in the Midwest. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Just as Ruddick was about to get the win the bell rung!(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Travis Cook sends Espinosa to attack the champ after the bell (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Can Vaughn withstand the onslaught of Ruddick and Cook for the remainder of 2010?(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Heavyweight Champ David Vaughn fought HWC Champ “The Future” Donovan Ruddick to a time-limit draw
Missouri Wrestling Revival 