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MWR Exclusive: Some of the Midwest best train at Ohio Valley Wrestling in Louisville Kentucky

Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 20, 2010

By Brian Kelley – Missouri Wrestling Revival Owner and Editor
All photos from Mike Van Hoogstraat

The world of wrestling is full of talented wrestlers that thrill fans each and every weekend around the country. With hopes and dreams to become household names, the chances are slim.

Today with reality TV and the sport being so open for anyone from models to actors to get in the ring , there are many people that go out to become a wrestler. Some of them have the dedication and talent to excel in the sport while others get a moment in the spotlight that others should well receive.

I am just one man but I feel very strongly that a wrestler that wants to make their dreams come true then they will have to stay active. The first order is to find proper training from the best like Harley Race’s Wrestling Academy in Eldon Missouri.

Then once you get “trained” a wrestler has to understand that WWE, TNA or ROH is not going to come find them, you have to make yourself known to them. Staying active, making sure you are at the gym, working on conditioning working shows, selling yourself at all times.

It could take years and there will is sure to be disappointments along the way. The truth of the matter is that your dream of making it “ big” may never happen.

If you are an aspiring wrestler, I highly recommend you stay positive and always learning. Finding ways to get your name out there in a positive light and always be in shape, always be ready to steal the show.

Recently my good friend and MWR photographer Mike Van Hoogstraat had the honored to be able cover Ohio Valleys’ tryout in Louisville Kentucky.

The camp was filled with influential and some of the great minds in the business including OVW’S Danny Davis, Rip Rogers, Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore and none other than Jim Cornette and former WWE wrestler Mike Mondo who has recently made appearances this month with Ring of Honor.

Some of the very best in the Midwest made their way from DES Moines , to Kansas City to ST Louis and in between took advantage of this two day camp.

In attendance were the reigning MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling. Sterling is currently a double champion holding the NWA Central States title as well as one half of the WLW Tag titles with “Superstar” Steve Fender.

Wrestling fans around the world know the name Evan Bourne who has electrified the WWE. His brother Mike Sydal has not just sat around waiting for a phone call just because he has a brother who is a star. No Sydal has wrestled around the country ,taking part in the annual WLW/NOAH camp while earning the 2009 PWI Rookie of the Year award. He has continued his momentum in 2010 be a part of the Chikara’s 2010 Young Lions Cup. Sydal would train at the ROH training facility

The hard work would pay off as fans around the world would be able to see him on ROH HDNET in matches with stars such as Tyler Black, Christopher Daniels and Kyle O’Reilly.

Sir Bradley Charles is a man that everyone at MWR is all a buzz about. A great look, mixed with a desire to be the best. SBC trained at the Lance Storm Wrestling Training Academy. Since then SBC has already wrestled in Canada and Australia. In Kansas City he has been earning a Kings welcome home at Metro Pro Wrestling.

MWR Fans in the Midwest are familiar with the “Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell. Rockwell has been a former 2 t-time 3XW Pure Champion as well as the current MECW Independent Champion.

Dave Vaughn is a name that many fans know in St Louis. The wrestling machine took the skills learned from taking part in the WLW/Noah camp in 2009 to parlay that into his first MMWA-SICW Championship. Vaughn was a dominate champion until being upset from “The Future” Donovan Ruddick with a little help from Brandon Espinosa and Travis Cook.

Zach Thompson has been a part of one of the most popular tag teams ever at 3XWrestling with Mike Sydal called the High Flyers. Thompson has also found success as a singles competitor at both 3XW being a Pure wrestling champion and a MECW Champion.

One of the most powerful men in the Midwest is “MEAN” Mason Beck. Beck stands a towering 6’5 and weighing 250 IBS. A powerful man with unlimited potential, he was last seen at PWE teaming up with “The Future” Donovan Ruddick with manager Mr. Late Nite to get a win against the PWE Champion The Mississippi Madman and former WWE’S Eugene.

The purpose of speaking on each of these men’s accomplishments is to highlight the fact that everyone of them are not just resting of them. They are doing all they can to be the best in the not only the Midwest but the world.

In this extended recap there are many students from around the country. At MWR, we do not each of the guys names that took part in the pictures but we hope they know that this post is a salute to them and their hard work.

In this feature you will see them work on the basics, moves and have some matches to show off their skills

Last but not least we would like to thank Mike Van Hoogstraat for sharing this with us and Ohio Valley Wrestling for the opportunity to show you how the professionals become the stars that we know them.

For more information on Ohio Valley Wrestling please click here.

Years of experience was on hand to teach in this two day camp including Danny Davis, Jim Cornette and Nick “Eugene Dinsmore. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

“Mean” Mason Beck(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Dave Vaughn in the center of the ring. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Mike Sydal and Sir Bradley Charles work on their technique. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

The trainers were hands on throughout the two days giving their advice to do it the right way. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Lock up! (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Mike Mondo gives his advice to the class. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Sterling and Sydal know each other very well over the past few years.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Rockwell and Thompson gets advice from Mike Mondo.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

First match (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Thompson explodes. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

SBC getsn nailed by the big guy. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Cocky Dave Vaughn feels the power of a real womens slap. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Miscommunication by Vaughn and his partner .(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Miscommunication by Vaughn and his partner . (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: 2009 PWI Rookie of the Year, 3XW Pure Champion, “Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell, “The Future” Donovan Ruddick, Brandon Espinosa, Chikara’s 2010 Young Lions Cup, Christopher Daniels, Danny Davis, Dave Vaughn, Evan Bourne, Harley Race, Jim Cornette, Kyle O’Reilly, Lance Storm Wrestling Training Academy, mark sterling, MEAN” Mason Beck, Mike Mondo, Mike Sydal, Mike Van Hoogstraat., Missouri Wrestling Revival, MMWA-SICW Championship, MR Late Nite, MWR, Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore, NWA, Ohio Valley Wrestling, OVW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, PWE, Rip Rogers, ROH, Sir Bradley Charles, Superstar” Steve Fender, The Mississippi Madman, TNA, Travis Cook, Tyler Black, WWE, Zach Thompson | 1 Comment »

Big plans for MMWA-SICW in 2011

Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 16, 2010

Wrestling fans in St Louis will have a lot to be excited for in 2011. This past weekend at MMWA-SICW at East Carondelet, they were excited to announce that on January 22nd coming live from the Community Center they will be doing their very first TV Taping for Charter Cable Channel 8.

Sponsored from fine people at Mueller Furniture in Belleville Illinois and Schrieber Towing from Cahokia Illinois fans in St Louis will have a great opportunity to catch the wrestling action from the 2009 MWR Promotion of Year, MMWA-SICW.

Wrestling fans of the past will be excited to hear the voice of St Louis’s Wrestling at the Chase Mr Larry Matysik will once again be the man behind the mic calling play by play for this must see show. That’s right, Matysik a long time friend of Promoters Tony Casta and Herb Simmons will be worth the time alone to tune in.

That’s not all!!

The SICW will be crowing its first Champion as the first CWC (CLASSIC WRESTLING CHAMPION).

To determine the new champion an 8 man tournament has been announced to be held on January 22nd. Those competing in the tournament are as follows, Brandon Espinosa, “The big Texan” Dave Vaughn, Chris Hargas, Waco, Gary Jackson, Danny Boy, and Ron Powers. Each of these wrestlers have earned the right to be in this huge attraction on January 22nd. Make your plans now to be at the East Carondelet Community Center on Saturday January 22nd for the first television taping for Charter cable 8 and welcome Larry Matysik back to the air waves as he calls the play by play.

The first show will air on Sunday February 6, 2011 at 11:30 am and then rebroadcast on Sunday evening at 10:30pm on Charter Cable channel 8.

Thanks to the Crimefighter of the St. Louis Wrestling Community we have Herb Simmons Announcement of this exciting events to take place.

Look for more exciting information coming to you about MMWA-SICW in the upcoming month.

* MWR’S presentation of Larry Matysik’s Lifetime Achievement Award
* This past weekends photo recap from East Carondelet from Mike Van Hoogstraat
* Dubi Meets the MMWA-SICW Fans
* MMWA-SICW presents MWR with an appreciation plaque
* A thorough look at the upcoming CWC tournament and the participants

This and much more at MWR.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: "The big Texan" Dave Vaughn, Brandon Espinosa, Chris Hargas, CLASSIC WRESTLING CHAMPION, Danny Boy, Gary Jackson, Herb Simmons, Mike Van Hoogstraat., Missouri Wrestling Revival, MMWA-SICW, Mueller Furniture, MWR, Ron Powers, Schrieber Towing, Tony Casta, Waco | 1 Comment »

All American Pro Wrestling kicks off 2011 in West Frankfort, IL.

Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 15, 2010

Last October, Edmund “Livewire” McGuire pinned AAPW Champion, “Serial Thriller” Shane Rich in a tag team main event. AAPW decided McGuire should receive one more opportunity to face Rich for the title. However, since then, AAPW has hired a new booker. The new booker feels that McGuire still needs to prove himself a worthy #1 contender in singles competition. Therefore, McGuire will face a “Mystery Opponent” in the main event in which the winner will be the #1 contender for the AAPW Heavyweight Championship. This booker is being very tight lipped about who he has chosen or will choose to face McGuire. Rumors are already speculating of whom it could be. Will it be a former AAPW Champion? Mississippi Madman and Shawn Shultz are both former champions who have never received a rematch since their respective title reigns ended.

Is it someone who has never received a championship opportunity in AAPW? Wrestlers such as “Da Bomb” Brian James and “Thee” Brandon Espinosa both have very impressive win/loss records in AAPW yet neither has had an opportunity to compete for the AAPW title. Or could it be “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt??? Wyatt has made it quite clear he believes he is the best in the Midwest and was cheated out of the AAPW Championship in his epic battle with Shane Rich. Nobody will know until January 15th.

Also in action; “Playboy” Paul Rose teams with Christian Rose to face The Convoy. The Convoy have had their eyes set on the AAPW Tag Team titles since the company’s inception but have come up short in every opportunity. They are wanting to make 2011 the year of The Convoy.

Pokerface makes his AAPW debut on January 15th. This ring veteran has spent most of his career tearing up the Mid South but has occasionally competed to the Midwest. He believes not only that he can compete in AAPW, but will soon be a top contender and a force to be reckoned with. Who will step up to the challenge of Pokerface?

Others scheduled to appear include: El Magnifico, “Dynamite” Seth Knight, “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony, Heath Hatton, and Carnage.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under.
Be at New Beginnings Assembly, 1011 E. 6th st., West Frankfort, IL.
Doors open at 6pm, Bell time is 7pm

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15th!!!!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: "Dynamite" Seth Knight, "Playboy" Paul Rose, "The Golden Boy" Greg Anthony, "The Rebel" Jeremy Wyatt, Brandon Espinosa, Brian James, Carnage, Christian Rose, Edmund "Livewire" McGuire, El Magnifico, Heath Hatton, Mississippi Madman, Pokerface, Shane Rich, Shawn Shultz, The Convoy | 1 Comment »

Independent Hardcore Wrestling Photo recap from Jerseyville, IL

Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 12, 2010

: Graves (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

: Graves makes quick work Johnny Griffen in his very first match (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Brandon Graves d. Johnny Griffen

Bailey Mannix levels Evan Money(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Mannix stalks his victim. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Eric Allen takes over but found out that Money still had lots of fight in him. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Mannix taunts the fans. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Double team from the Red Devil Fight Club. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Money for the surprise win for his team.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

: A shocked Mannix after the loss that his team had well in hand.. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Evan Money & Kurt Styles d. Bailey Mannix & Eric Allen with Lovely Leon and Mr Late Nite

Neil Diamond Cutter meets Chris L.O.G.A.N with special guest referee Ace Roberts who has shown of favoritism in the past and is not happy about being made to be the ref by Luke Roberts. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

The youngest Cutter knows no fear. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Logan can always count on his power to see him through.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Cutter with the leg up in time.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Ace Roberts with the slow 3 count looks to have cost Cutter the win.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Cutter has had enough of Roverts slow counts.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

: Logan takes advantage of Cutters distractions and with a fast count of Roberts gets the win. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Chaz Wesson is all man as the The Manimal is about to find out. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Chris L.o.g.a.n d. Neil Diamond Cutter

The fans loved The Manimal after he shown he could take or should I say survive Chaz Wessons chops. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

The Manimal and Wesson was a back and forth slugfest.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

: Chaz Wesson shows The Manimal what he thought of him after the match.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Luke Roberts Fired Ace Roberts for the second time during the intermission.( Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Chaz Wesson d. The Manimal

Brandon Espinosa and Ace Hawkins swarms their man.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Espinosa sends the Hooligan on a ride.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Espinosa and Hawkins cut off the ring and brought the pain. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Espinosa lights up his man. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Esoinosa see danger on the way. ( Photo credit Brian Kelley)

(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Hawkins like a missile .(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

: The top team in 2009 the Hooligans fight back. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

The Hooligans d. Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins

McNeil used his speed to try to keep Cage on his heels. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Chops was on the menu all night at IHW. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

McNeil was about to fly. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

A shot heard around the room. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Cage thought he had Billy where he wanted him. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

McNeil went quickly to the top.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Billy soars.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

: McNeil earns a tough win. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Billy Mcneil d. Cameron Cage

Mephisto goes full force. .(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

This picture perfectly shows the chaos that Mephisto is feeling from Mr Late Nite'sinterference (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Ruddick terrorizes Mephisto on the outside. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Ref Eric Davis tries to get back control of the match. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Up goes Mephisto and quickly he goes back down...hard. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Mephisto fights to get out the grasp of Ruddick. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Ruddick is a force without the chair, with it he is lethal. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Ruddick misses ! (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Mephisto drills Ruddick with the chair. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Mephisto set up the chairs for a move that could get him the win. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

This is not good for Mephisto1 (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

MR Late Nite watches with much joy as Ruddick sets up Mephisto for a ride. Can Lemphisto somehow get out of this?(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

: Wow (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Brandon Aarons seeks the IHW title from the man who beat him Sean Vincent. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

HWC Champ “The Future” Donovan Ruddick with Mr Late Nite d. Mephisto

The crowd was fully behind the American Aarons. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Fans run for cover. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Aarons turns the tide and goes high risk. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

For every action there is a consequence. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Vincent delivers his own high risk move. (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Ref Eric Davis catches Vincent with a foreign object (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

MR Late Nite sends Ruddick and Cameron Cage for a beat down on Aarons.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

After the assist Vincent sends a message to Aarons.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Billy McNeil and Chaz Wesson for the save.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

: Cage Vincent and Ruddick feel good about themselves heading into 2011.(Photo credit Brian Kelley)

Brandon Aarons d. IHW Heavyweight Champ Sean Vincent by DQ

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Bailey Mannix, Billy McNeil, Brandon Aarons, Brandon Espinosa, Brandon Graves, Cameron Cage, Chaz Wesson, Chris Logan, Devin Cutter, Eric Allen, Evan Money, Hawkins, IHW, Johnny Griffen, Kurt Styles, Mason Cutter, Mephisto, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MR Late Nite, MWR, Neil Diamond Cutter, Sean Vincent, The Future Donovan Ruddick, The Hooligans, The Manimal | 1 Comment »

Michael R Van Hoogstraat’s East Carondelet, IL MMWA-SICW 11-13-2010 Photo recap

Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 10, 2010

Raze overpowers King. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Tony Raze looks to lockdown Chase King. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Lockdown Tony Raze picks up another victory at MMWA-SICW. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Tony Raze defeated Chase King

Exciting Ace Hawkins over the top rope onto Webmaster Stevie K (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Did Stevie K find out Hawkins weakness on the computer?(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

: Don’t blink Hawkins will strike. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Ace Hawkins defeated Webmaster Stevie K

The one and only Ron Powers in tag action with Chris Hargas. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

One guy you don't want leaning on you is BIG Ron Powers.(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

The masked men fight back. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

: (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Ron Powers & Chris Hargas fought The Big Texan & Waco to a double DQ

: Waco with a big blow. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Waco defeated Max Archer

Danny Boy Hawkins takes control over.Jaysin Static/Cross (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Danny Boy Hawkins defeated Jaysin Static/Cross

Jerome Cody defeated Chance King

David Vaughn fought Brandon Espinosa with Travis Cook to a double countout

MMWA at East Carondelet, IL returns this Saturday December 11th.

Be there!

823 State St
East Carondelt. Il 62240

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Ace Hawkins, Brandon Espinosa, Chance King, Chase King, Chris Hargas, Danny Boy Hawkins, David Vaughn, Jaysin Static/Cross, Jerome Cody, Ron Power, The Big Texan, Tony Raze, Waco, Webmaster Stevie K | 1 Comment »

Mike Sydal debuts at MMWA-SICW against the 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling this Saturday… Plus meet Larry Matysik, be a part of Dubi meets the fans and much more.

Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 6, 2010

By Brian Kelley

MWR’S Dubray Tallman is excited to be a part of MMWA-SICW’S final show of the year.
A packed show filled with first, feuds and a legend, there is no reason for you to miss this show that has something for everyone.

MWR will give away one free MWR Christmas bag to one lucky MMWA-SICW fan in the 50/50 drawing. So get their early and bring your Santa hat with you.

Lets look at this great card.

: The 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling returns to MMWA-SICW this weekend. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Mark Sterling is highly considered the top wrestler in the Midwest. The current MWR Wrestler of the Year debuted a few months ago so it was with great excitement when promoter Herb Simmons and I spoke that he was to return to action at MMWA-SICW.
His will face off against the Mike Sydal.

Mike Sydal has taken on some of the best in Ring of Honor including Christopher Daniels on HDNET in 2010 (Photo Credit Scott Finkelstein)

This will be the very first time that Sydal, the 2009 Pro Wrestling Illustrated wrestler of the Year will wrestle for MMWA-SICW. Sydal has had a banner year in 2010, making his way to wrestle for Ring of Honor for several months all around the country and on Direct TV’s HDNET ROH Monday night wrestling. In Kansas City fans have seen Mike Sydal on their TV screen for Metro Pro Sports wrestling.

Now for the first time Sydal will be coming to their TV in St Louis.

: Ron Powers is one of the most intimidating men ever in the Midwest. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Who will win this sure to be classic match and where will you be when it happens? There is only one place to be and that is in East Carondelet on Saturday.

Fans of the big men of wrestling, will have their gift in the match of Ron Powers going toe to toe with the Big Texan. These two have fought inside the ring and outside the building with no definite answer to who has the edge. The pressure will be on both men as Simmons has mandated that this be a Leather strap match.

Travis Cook and The Big Texan has gave MMWA-SICW a hard time throughout 2010. Here they have words with St Louis great Keith Smith. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

This is setting to be the war of all wars so therefore a special ref has been assigned to maintain control in this war between two behemoths.

Gary Jackson is once again the man at MMWA-SICW. This weekend he has been called on to maintain order between Ron Powers and The Big Texan. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

That man is the new MMWA-SICW Champion “Gorgeous” Gary Jackson.

Dave Vaughn had been the MMWA-SICW Champion for most of the year. Now he will have to be the hunter instead of the hunted. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Last month tensions was up in sell crowd at East Carondelet during the battle between Dave Vaughn and Brandon Espinosa.

Vaughn is looking to regain the momentum back after losing the MMWA-SICW Championship from Espinosa’s teammate The Future” Donovan Ruddick in Travis Cook’s group ‘The Elitism’.

Espinosa is one of the very best in the game today and with Travis Cook in his corner he looks to keep Vaughn from moving back up the ladder with a big win in this 2 out of 3 falls match. Promoter Simmon’s issued a stern warning to Travis “the crook” Cook that if he interferes there will be a price to pay.

MWR'S Dubray Tallman (Photo credit Brian Kelley)

For the very first time at East Carondelet, fans will have the chance to be a part of Dubray Tallman’s Dubi meets the fans. For those who are new to the site, Dubi meets the fans gives you the chance to have your picture taken with your favorite MMWA-SICW wrestler and have it posted right here on this very site.

If you love Wrestling at the Chase, then take the time to wish Merry Christmas to the voice of Wrestling at the Chase Larry Matysik who will be in attendance. ST Louis’s own Matysik is one of the greatest people ever in the sport of wrestling and is always great with the fans.

We are also honored that MMWA-SICW has invited us for their Christmas show. Simmons sent this from the offices of MMWA-SICW. “The MMWA-SICW will be honoring the MWR for all the work they do for the wrestling industry. Its our hope a representative from MWR will attend as our guest and be recognized fo all the hard work they do.

Mark your calendar Saturday Dec, 11th at 8:00pm bell time.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Brandon Espinosa, Dave Vaughn, Donovan Ruddick, Gary Jackson, Herb Simmons, Keith Smith, Larry Matysik, mark sterling, Metro Pro Sports, Mike Sydal, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MMWA-SICW, MWR, PWI, Ring of Honor, ROH, Ron Powers, The Big Texan, Travis Cook, Wrestling at the Chase | 1 Comment »

Help the stars of the Midwest get notice for WWE’S Tough Enough…You can vote everyday !!!!

Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 6, 2010

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.

Bobby “The Business” Houston

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.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Ace Hawkins, Benjamin Sailer, Bobby Houston, Brandon Aarons, Brandon Espinosa, Dinn T. Moore, Guy Smith, Jason Jones, Jaysin Strife, Mason Beck, Mephisto, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MWR, Reality tv, Sean Vincent, Shawn Schultz, Stephan Saint, WWE, WWE Tough Enough | 1 Comment »

Michael R Van Hoogstraat’s MMWA-SICW 11-6-2010 Photo recap- Donovan Ruddick becomes the man!

Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 28, 2010

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)

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

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Ace Hawkins, Brandon Espinosa, Dave Vaughn, Donovan Ruddick, Gary Jackson, Max Archer, Michael R Van Hoogstraat, MMWA-SICW, The Mauler, Tony Raze, Wayne Mitchell | 1 Comment »

MWR Christmas wish list of matches for 2011.

Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 26, 2010

By Brian Kelley

2010 is near a close and the yearly awards are coming up quickly with some very tough decisions to be made from the awards committee over who will honored with the Wrestler, Tag Team, female, and promotion of the year.

So instead of worrying about who I am going to give my vote to I am going to flip the script.

I am going to make my Christmas wish of matches on this Black Friday that I would like to see in 2011.

Instead of matches that have done before I am going to do my best to name 10 matches that to my knowledge have not happen before.

So without further ado I give you my Christmas wish matches in NO certain order.

1) Bailey Mannix with Lovely Leon

: Bailey Mannix with Lovely Leon (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )

vs.
Jaysin Strife

: Jaysin Strife (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

– It is no secret that I have mad respect for both of these competitors. These two men going at it would be a true wrestling classic. One could say that Mannix has the power advantage but Strife could be just a little faster. Neither man is afraid to get their hands dirty and brawl with the best of them. A true wrestling classic in every aspect.

2) The Barrio Boys (Angel and Domino Rivera) With Lucy Mendez

: The Extreme tag team (Photo Credit Jerry Chavez)

vs.

: Attitude Inc. (Spencer Powers and Guy Smith )

Attitude Inc. (Guy Smith and Michael Shard) – Can New Midwest Wrestling handle being EXTREME? Former ECW Original Angel and his partner Domino Rivera is two men that many promotions run and hide from signing them to the fed.

Attitude Inc appears to be all show but the Boyz would soon find out that Guy Smith and Michael Shard can go.

3) Dixieland Destroyer with The Magic Man

: The Dixieland Destroyer and the Magic Man (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

vs.

: Shane Rich (Photo by Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Shane Rich – The beauty and the Beast is what I would call this AAPW clash. Rich has the good looks and conditioning but would it be enough to overcome the hillbilly power of the Destroyer.

4) Donovan Ruddick

: Mephisto feels the power of Donovan Ruddick.

vs.

Abu Colossus

: Abu Colossus delivers the pain on Preston Maxwell(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

– OK I have been begging for this match for a long time now. Don’t believe me click here to read a former article of mine that sets this match up perfectly. With Ruddick on the verge to explode would Colossus put out the spark first.

5) The Hooligans (Devin and Mason Cutter)

: The Hooligans

vs.

The Gentleman’s Club (Casanova and Devin Carter) with Todd Countryman.

: The Gentleman’s Club (Casanova and Devin Carter)

– The Hooligans have been almost everywhere but they have not been to the 2008 MWR Promotion of the Year 3XWrestling. With the Gentleman’s club running hot shot over everyone would the Hooligans be able to sway the good fortunes over fan favorites? Or would the mastermind Todd Countryman make them his next victim.

6) Lucy Mendez

: Lucy Mendez has come on strong in 2010.

vs.

Santana G

: Santana has teamed with some top talent in 2010 but she has yet to win the WLW Womens title.

– Two of the most popular women in the Midwest today. Mendez has had all the eyes on her at Metro Pro Wrestling. What if the Midwest Sweetheart was to show up? No women I know wants competition and the real winners in this battle would be us the fans.

7) Jeremy Wyatt

: Every young wrestlers nightmare Jeremy Wyatt (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

vs.

: Evan Money

Evan Money-

To become the best that you can be you have to work your way to the top. Money the teenage heart throb has had a solid year in 2010. Wyatt is considered by many to be the best in the game today. You say Money has no chance to survive against “The Rebel”. In Money’s defense he has earned some tough wins but this would be a measuring stick for one of the Midwest hottest young stars. My advice Money, if you have a belt stay far away from “The Belt Collector” Jeremy Wyatt.

8) Dan Walsh

: Dan Walsh

vs.

: Rory Fox

Rory Fox

-MTV vs MTV – Rory Fox gained national fame as one of the featured personalities on MTV’s True Life while Dan the Danimal” Walsh starred in MTV’s Road Rules. Need I say more.

9) Steve Fender and Mark Sterling

: Steve Fender and Mark Sterling (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

vs.
BroMance Jordan McEntyre and Knight Wagner with Eryn

– Different styles for sure, Fender and Sterling are no nonsense hit you in the mouth tag team in the style of Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard while BroMance is….well they are BroMance a team with a lot of flash but can blind you with their double team abilities.

10) Trevor Murdoch

Jonathan Magnus with Stephani King

Jonathan Magnus with Stephani King- No one likes a bully and that is what Magnus is at New Midwest Wrestling. A big man pushing his weight around to keep the NMW title around his waist. I don’t think that Murdoch would be so easy to push around. A match that would be talked about for ages in Springfield Illinois for years to come.

In my personal stocking match-

Crimefighter gets Eric Allens attention

Crimefighter’s chosen wrestler vs. The Pride of Peroia Eric Allen – A perfect match for NMW. It has been over a year ago that we took a look at the contriversal Eric Allen and his supposed win for the “Peorian Pride Championship”, ST louis Wrestling communities Crimefighter called foul quickly. Words and tempers flared between the two in the past but what if the red hot Eric Allen was to show his face in Springfield Illinois at the heart of Crimefighter’s coverage area?

A special attraction match for sure.

Other notable matches

The Cancun Kid vs. Kwong with Chad Mylan
Jason Jones vs. Ryan Phoenix
Preston Maxwell vs. Homicidal Steven Davis
Billy McNiel vs Zach Thompson
Curly vs #1 Brett Young
Jimmy Rockwell vs Brandon Espinosa
Pete Madden vs. Dave Vaughn
Matty Starr vs. Danny Cannon
Tony Cortez vs Brandon Aarons
Dan the Man vs Alexander Rudolph
Bobby Houston vs. Derek Stone
Christian Rose vs. Chris Havius
Bumrush Brothers vs The Beautiful Bodies
Eric Logan vs Tyler Cook
Ron Powers vs. Brian Ash
Donnie Peppercricket vs. Davey Vega
Kory Twist vs. Father Jack Mecidol
Sir Bradley Charles vs. The Big Texan

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NEW MMWA-SICW Champion “The Future” Donovan Ruddick

Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 8, 2010

This weekend MMWA-SICW crowned a new Champion as Donovan Ruddick led by Travis Cook defeated Dave Vaughn. Thanks to MWR Photographer Mike Van Hoogstraat we have a quick look at this monumental happening and much more.

Keith Smith and Tony Costa straps Travis Cook up to keep him from interfering in the match. Would it work? (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

The Champ Dave Vaughn looked to have the match in hand!(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Ruddick tosses the Champion like a rag doll. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

How did Ruddick win and what part did Cook play in the final moments of the match? Watch for the MWR Recap in the next few weeks to find out how. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

NEW MMWA-SICW Champion Donovan Ruddick with manager Travis Cook (Left) and Brandon Espinosa (Right) (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Brandon Espinosa, Dave Vaughn, Donovan Ruddick, Mike Van Hoogstraat., Missouri Wrestling Revival, MMWA-SICW, MWR, Travis Cook | 1 Comment »

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