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Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 23, 2009
By Brian “Flair” Kelley
NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling returned to Kansas to start 2009 on January 30th for a good cause as proceeds were to go to “lil” Jimmie Bass to help him get a brand new heart. Former WWE Star Al Snow was to be in action with some of the best young talent in the Midwest so this show looked to have something for everyone.
Pierre Abernathy entered the ring with the unpopular Sadie Blaze by his side to take on the rising star Davey Vega. The crowd was really in Abernathy ear with chants like “Brush your teeth” just to name a few. Abernathy masterfully distracted the ref so that his manager was able to do damage from outside the ring. Abernathy controlled the match but Vega may have received the hit of the night when he kicked him so hard I was able almost feel the blow myself. Vega was able to get the pin fall much to the delight of the Dynamo fans.
A new guy to my knowledge was to wrestle next, Aaron Hawely, a young kid that was to take on the ever cocky Brandon Aarons. This match was between two guys that may lack the size but not the dedication in the weight room. Aarons was all business and went after Hawely with a vengeance. Aarons was dominating the match when out of nowhere Hawely used the ropes while holding onto Aarons head and turned it into reverse neck breaker
Power and speed would meet total meanness when Adam Rich and Trent Stone took on the Barrio Boys (Domino Rivera and Angel). Angel and Domino may come off as two thugs but you can not discount their knowledge as they work like a fine tune machine. The two constantly cut off the ring, not allowing Rich to tag his partner Stone. At one point, Rich had the advantage on Rivera but Rivera wisely maneuvered them into his corner where Angel was able to get the upper hand.
Trent Stone and Domino Rivera - Photo credit Sarah Jones
The glaring problem for the Barrio Boys would shine when Angel brought in boxing gloves to toy with Rich, it prompted the kids behind me to go nuts with “cheater” chants. Later Angel spanked Rich like a baby before snapping him into a suplex. It looked to be arrogance would cost them the match when Rich hit Angel with a kick, then Stone blasted him with a spear. When the ref Martin T went to send Rich back to his corner Rivera nailed Stone and sent Rich flying out of the ring. While Rivera was causing mass confusion Angel went for a low blow. Rivera quickly went back to his corner and Angel rolled up Stone for the win.
Kraig Kessman was to take on the flirt Mike Sydal. One may not like the way Sydal behaves but you can not deny the man’s ability. Kessman struggled early to get going on Sydal’s speed and unordinary attack.
Mike Sydal has some fun with Kessman- Photo Credit Sarah Jones
The crowd was clearly on Kessman’s side when Sydal had Kessman in a Boston Crab encouraging Kessman to not give up. Sydal stayed on the offense for a long time but Kessman saw a light at the end of the tunnel when he planted one big boot and a frontward DDT for the win.
Billy McNeil and Shorty Biggs thrilled the fans with an exciting match that looked to go both ways at all times. On this night McNeil was able to get the victory against the ever popular Shorty Biggs.
During intermission Al Snow came to ring to sign autographs and take pictures. It seemed as if everyone wanted to get their picture taken with him and he looked to be more than happy to oblige.
When we returned from intermission I was ready for the first match in the triple main event. The LONRS (Mark Sterling and Darrien Sanders) took it upon themselves to walk among the fans, much to the displeasure of the fans. The LONRS were looking for revenge from their last encounter with the Ego Express (KC Karrington and Steven Kennedy) who was accompanied by their manager Tiffany LeFane. This was a knock down drag out chess match between two of the best.
Mark Sterling grounds Ego Express member KC Karrington- Photo Credit Steve Jones
Sterling took bragging rights on the best hit of the night when he threw Karrington into the corner with so much force it looked to derail the Express from winning the match at that point. Karrington showed that he was all heart and kept fighting. The LONRS stole the win when Sanders went for the pin and used the ropes while Sterling held onto his hands for extra leverage. The score was now one win for the LONRS, one win for the Ego Express.
NWA Kansas Champion #1 Brett Young -Photo Credit Steve Jones
The second main event was the NWA Kansas Champion #1 Brett Young defending his belt against the young Tyler Cook. Cook was so close last month and with OZZY playing I was sure we were about to have a new champion. Young had other plans and really showed why he was one of the premier wrestlers today. Young never really allowed Cook to get off the ground for longer than a few minutes.
#1 Brett Young grounds Tyler Cook- Photo Credit Steve Jones
One moment, Cook had pulled the turnbuckle cover off trying to hold onto dear life as Young worked him over. That would come to haunt the challenger because later in the match Young threw the turnbuckle cover at the ref. This blinded him long enough so that Young could throw Cook head first into the uncovered turnbuckle long enough for the champ to have retain the belt. Cook had proved to the Kansas fans that he has no desire to give up the NWA Kansas Championship anytime soon.
The MWR 2008 Wrestler of the Year Jeremy Wyatt was in the main event taking on the popular Al Snow. Wyatt had just came off big victories of Davey Richards and Tyler Black and looked to add the man the fans wanted to see to his list of victims. Al Snow came to the ring with his friend “Head”. The crowd chanted “We want head” while Snow talked to his mannequin friend in the corner to start the match. Then before they would lock up Snow ran the ropes and went back to the corner to talk to his “friend” again. This went on for a while and really seemed to get under Wyatt’s skin.
Al Snow full of energy before his match with Jeremy Wyatt- Photo Credit Steve Jones.
When the action got underway the two exchanged moves until Wyatt was able to deliver a clothesline that took Snow out of the ring. Wyatt threw Snow into the turnbuckle and attempted to use a chair but the ref intervened just in time. Wyatt took it back in the ring and “Wyatt Sucks” chants rang through the building. Wyatt leaned on the Snowman and punished him with powerful strikes. Snow was able to turn the momentum when he tossed Wyatt into the turnbuckle but the ref was their and was knocked out. Al called for the second ref Martin T to come in to make the count, but when he came into the ring it was too late.
Snow went for a strike on Wyatt but Wyatt shoved Martin T in the way to protect himself. With both refs out of the ring and Snow went to check on one of them, Wyatt brought in a chair but the other ref was getting up so he hit himself with the chair hoping the ref would disqualify Snow thinking that he had used the chair. Snow knows every trick in the book and before the ref was up he did the exact same thing causing the first ref to be confused on who the culprit was. The ref was asking the fans who had used the chair, Wyatt protested while Snow recovered to get his “friend” Head and use it as a weapon for the 1,2,3 much to the fans delight.
Al Snow uses Head to get the win on the Rebel Jeremy Wyatt. Photo Credit Steve Jones
NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling once again had a stellar showing. 275 fans went home happy and a buzz was in the air for the NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling to return on March 28th in Ottawa Kansas. Do yourself a favor and make your way to Kansas for a fun filled show.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Aaron Hawely, Adam Rich, Al Snow, Angel, Barrio Boys, Billy McNeil, Brandon Aarons, Brett Young, Darrien Sanders, Davey Richards, Davey Vega, Domino Rivera, Ego Express, jeremy wyatt, K.C. Karrington, Kraig Kessman, LONRs, mark sterling, Martin T, Mike Sydal, NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling, Pierre Abernathy, Sadie Blaze, Shorty Biggs, Steven Kennedy, Tiffany Lefane, Trent Stone, Tyler Black, tyler cook | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 11, 2009
Christmas time has come and gone, your family and friends have come together in the season of giving. Pro Wrestling has a long history of giving not only during the Christmas season throughout the year. During the year there are many wrestling company’s support fundraisers. They include Toys for Tots, school functions, Relay for life, just to name a few. The wrestlers and the company involved take great pride on helping others. The relationship between the wrestling community and their fans are like none other.
Just prior to Christmas, a tragedy in the Nilwood Illinois when a fire caused a family to not only lose their house but sadly the mother. New Midwest Wrestling quickly stepped and promoted a show to help raise funds for the family.
This past weekend my heart was touched when Larry Barber and NWA-Dynamo Pro Wrestling brought to my attention a fundraiser they were doing for a young boy named Jimmie. Larry also sent me pictures and here is the heartfelt letter that his grandmother Charlene Bernabe sent.
Larry,
Jimmie Bass is a 5 yr. old little boy from Ottawa awaiting a heart transplant. He is now on a heart pump and cannot leave the hospital in Iowa City Iowa until he receives a new heart. He was born with 3 chambers to the heart. The arteries were all routed backwards at birth. Causing the blood to bypass the lungs. He also had a hole in 2 of the chambers. He has undergone several open heart surgeries to try to help fix this problem, but it was not successful. There was too high of pressure in the heart. His heart just was not able to go anymore, that is why he is on a pump. There is a web site that has a video about lil Jimmie and the pump, due to it is not FDA approved. You may get it at KGAN CBS 2 go to there website and scroll down on the top stories called….”A NEW HEART FOR JIMMIE”. Thanks for all your help. Charlene Bernabe
Jimmie Bass enjoys a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Clause in the hospital.
Not only will you have the opportunity to help out Jimmie Bass but you also will get to see some of the best wrestling in the Midwest.
Jeremy “The Rebel” Wyatt vs. Former WWE and ECW Superstar Al Snow
Al Snow is well rounded with years of experience; he was one half of the former WWE Tag team champions (with Mick Foley), he can beat you in many ways. Snow was recently seen in TNA when he helped Kurt Angle defeat Rhino by distracting and slapping special guest enforcer in the face.
Wyatt was able to get the victory in a hard hitting match in November when he defeated ROH Superstar Davey Richards in a brutal hard hitting match Will Wyatt’s intensity be used against him by the wily veteran? This should be wrestling classic.
NWA Kansas Championship rematch
Kansas Champion #1 Brett Young vs. Tyler Cook.
There last match in Pomona Kansas, earned them the match of the month for November. Young was able to walk out with the Kansas Championship that night. Cook was able to impress the NWA that he was deserving of another chance to win the belt. This rematch has many interesting questions surrounding it. Young has years of experience to his advantage, was he showing all that he had to offer in that match. Cook on the other hand had his most profiled match against Young and came very close to winning. Will Cooks confidence be at such a high level that the Champion can not overcome the energy that the contender brings?
Tag Team Rematch
“The Ego Express” (Steven Kennedy & KC Karrington)
vs “The LONRS” (Mark Sterling & Darrien Sanders)
Shorty Biggs vs. Billy McNeil
Donovan Riddick vs. Trent Stone
Kraig Keesman vs. Domino Rivera
Adam Rich vs. Mike Sydal
Davey Vega vs. Pierre Abernathy
Join Missouri Wrestling Revival on January 31 in Ottawa Kansas. Come early and sign up for a chance to win a MWR T-shirt.
Al Snow will be having a wrestling seminar prior to the show for only $50.00 Ottawa Middle School – Ottawa, Ks.3-5pmOnly 20 spots available. Be sure to reserve a spot early before they are all filled. Cost $50.00 per person
For more information about the show or the wrestling seminar check out NWA –Dynamo Pro Wrestling at their myspace
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Adam Rich, Al Snow, Billy McNeil, Brett Young, Darrian Sanders, Darrien Sanders, Davey Richards, Davey Vega, Domino Rivera, Donovan Riddick, Ego Express, Jeremy “The Rebel” Wyatt, Jimmie Bass, K.C. Karrington, Kraig Keesman, Kurt Angle, Larry Barber, LONRs, mark sterling, Mick Foley, Mike Sydal, New Midwest Wrestling, NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling, Pierre Abernathy, Shorty Biggs, Steven Kennedy, Trent Stone, tyler cook | 2 Comments »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 29, 2008
If you have the dream to become a Pro Wrestler and you are currently in the Kansas City area, I urge you to contact the brand new Dynamo Pro Wrestling Gym located in Ottawa Kansas. Take the time to get proper guidance and training from individuals with first hand experience on the happenings in the ring and out. When you exercise and you want your muscles to grow don’t forget to get the best HMB supplements for your trainment!
I won’t lie to you by saying becoming a Pro Wrestler will be easy, but with Dynamo Pro Wrestling you will have the advantage with the most thorough, intensive, and respected wrestling training in the Mid-West. The students will be offered the most opportunities to travel and wrestle all over the United States immediately upon completion of training as well opportunities to gain spots and be seen by all the top promotions in the world.
Dynamo Pro Wrestling Gym is a National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) sanctioned training facility. The company is proud to have two of the top talents in the world be a part of the training. Ring Of Honor Superstar Davey Richards who was trained by Paul Orndorff and Tony Kozina. Richards is a two time state amateur wrestling champion Wrestles all over the world including Ring of Honor, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan, also working regularly in Mexico, Germany, England, France, and Canada. St Louis’s own Dingo, has excelled for all the top independent promotion in US including Ring of Honor, IWA-MS, Full Impact Pro among others.
It is often said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. You never know who may be out in the audience or watching your matches on youtube/ DVD. Don’t settle with just being cool in front of your friends; strive to earn respect worldwide. From the beginners wanting to learn, too the veterans looking to polish up there skills, Dynamo Pro Wrestling can assist you with living your dream.
The new school will open January 7th.
424 South Main Street
Ottawa, Ks.
Phone 785-248-6883 for more information.
Upcoming special guest wrestling seminars: Former WWE, ECW Superstar Al Snow. With years of experience Al Snow has wrestled around the world. His wrestling seminars have had rave reviews from the wrestlers who have attended.
Al Snow
January, 30th
St. Louis, Mo.
Dynamo Pro Wrestling Gym
3957 Park Ave.
St. Louis, Mo
6:00pm -10:00pm
Cost $50.00 per person.
January 31st,
Ottawa, Ks.
3:00pm -5:00pm
Ottawa Middle School
1230 South Ash
Ottawa, Ks.
Cost $50.00 per person.
Only 20 spots available.
Be sure to reserve a spot early before they are all filled.
NWA Presents Dynamo Pro Wrestling will have a night of wrestling that evening. See for yourself, wrestling the way it is meant to be.
For more Information on the NWA-Dynamo Pro Wrestling go to their myspace .
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Al Snow, Davey Richards, Dingo, Dynamo Pro Wrestling Gym, ECW, Paul Orndorff, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Ring of Honor, Tony Kozina, WWE | 2 Comments »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 20, 2008
By Brian “Flair” Kelley
I won’t lie to you, I was excited about going to Pomona Kansas for professional wrestling. How could you not be? The night would include a NWA Kansas Championship match between #1 Brett Young taking on Tyler Cook, Dingo was scheduled to have a rematch with Jeremy Wyatt. A tag team dream match between the LONRS and the Ego Express plus ROH Superstar Davey Richards would be in action as well. Yes, I was excited about all of those stellar matches, but what really excited me was hooking back up with my friends in Kansas before the holidays.
Dubray and I got into the Pomona, Kansas, a small town of less than a 1000 that I had never heard of, much less been too. The NWA has advertised a meet and greet with the fans at a restaurant called Buzzards Pizza. I had ran into a wrestling fan in St Louis the week before, Jonathan Jones, who I had told about this night of wrestling. To be honest, I really didn’t believe that he would make it. Lo and behold, Jonathan called me to let me know he was in town, so he caught up with us at Buzzards. While the wrestlers met with the fans, we enjoyed some of the best pizza I had ever tasted. Wrestling fans if you ever hear that a wrestling show is coming to Pomona, you now have two reasons to go.
(From Left to right) NWA Kansas Champion #1 Brett Young,Desiree Powell 10 , Shorty Biggs,Jared Griffin 9, Ashley Griffin 10, Sadie Blazz,Ashley Griffin 10 and Dice
The NWA had invited us to come and give away a MWR T-shirt to one of the fans at the show. While my better looking half, Dubray met them at the door Jonathan and I watched as fans kept coming through the door. I was thinking to myself, “is the whole town here?”
Before the match started, a 3 bell salute with a moment of silence, was asked by Larry Barber from the crowd, due to a tragedy within the community. A young man age 14, Treavor Wormell, had lost his life while another boy Preston Bunyard was in critical condition after a head on collision with a combine. Everyone at MWR, extends their thoughts and prayers to both families.
With the building packed, the announcer introduced the first match, a six way between Domino Rivera, Brandon Espinosa (In a pretty pink and blue outfit), Kraig Kessman, Mike Sydal (Skipping into the ring), Davey Vega and Adam Rich. I turned to Jonathan and said “There’s a lot of talent in the ring right now.” Rivera, who is a stone cold assassin normally, couldn’t resist teasing Sydal and Espinosa that they should be a couple before the match started, which prompted laughter throughout the building.
Throughout the match Sydal was able to use his athletic ability to impress the crowd. Espinosa hit a beautiful dropkick on Vega, but Vega would later return the favor when Espy was outside the ring, Vega went to the top rope and his a flying body press onto both Espy and Sydal and at the same time that happened Kessman went to the top rope on the other side and hit a flying ax handle on Rivera. Exciting action from all 6 men ensued during the match. Rivera seemed to have the match won when he hit a killer clothesline but when he went for another move, Kessman hit a snap mare DDT for the win.
Aaron Scott and Brandon Marino were up next, the two mirrored each other in looks, power and moves. What one could do the other would match. Aaron was nasty from the get go and threatened to rip off Marino’s arm at one point of the match. Powerful kicks and big moves were abundant in this encounter. Marino made the mistake of going to the top for a high risk move but Aarons was one step ahead and moved out of the way which led to Marino hurting his leg. Aarons smelled a weakness and capitalized on it with a sharpshooter for the victory. I know I saw more wrestling in this seventeen minute match than I have seen on my TV screen the past 2 weeks. Trust me when I say you will hear of these two guys before it is said and done.
#1 Brett Young came to the ring to let the fans know that he is the NWA Kansas State Champion, a fact that makes him better than each and everyone of the fans in attendance. Tyler Cooks name echoed all through the building as he entered the ring. The Champion showed little respect for the #1 contender by slapping him in the middle of the ring. Cook returned the favor with a slap of his own. Young went for a cheap shot, but Cook was ready with the block and a punch. Young wisely bailed out of the ring, and my guess was he finally realized for the first time that this match was not going to be a walk in the park.
The ever popular Shorty Biggs was to take on every fans enemy, Pierre Abernathy, who on this night was accompanied by manager Sadie Blaze. Biggs had Abernathy rattled early on with his tomfoolery. Abernathy bailed out of the ring, Biggs went with him and chased him around the ring. Blaze then made his presence known by hiding under the ring with sneak attack. The crowd was not happy that the European scumbag had taken the cheap way and the building rang with USA chants. Shorty would get the advantage only to have Blaze interfere and negate it. Blaze attempted to help one more time, but Shorty took advantage of a miss hit for the 1 2 3 win going into the intermission.
At Intermission the wrestlers came out and met with the fans to take pictures and thank them for coming. While they did that, Jonathan went and bought the Jeremy Wyatt and Tyler Cook t-shirts, and I caught up with my friends Logan and Alex. I was able to speak to some of the wonderful members of the Masons. The night of wrestling was also a fundraiser for the Masons. They explained to me in more detail of what their organization is about. It is amazing what the Masons do to help others in need.
After intermission we were treated to what I’d like to think was a triple main event. The first match was two of the best tag teams in the Midwest, The LONRS (Mark Sterling and Darrien Sanders) taking on the Ego Express ( Steven Kennedy and KC Karrington) and led by the always talking Tiffany Lefane.
The LONRS were home in Kansas, but the two let the fans know they wanted nothing to do with them. The match went back and forth with Lefane’s presence felt at major moments of the match. This would prove to be true when the LONRS went for a top rope piledriver on Kennedy. Lefane took advantage and distracted Sterling, Karrington meanwhile took out Sanders and pushed him out of the ring to allow Kennedy to roll up. The LONRS were furious and vowed to get revenge on the Express when the NWA returns January 31, in Ottawa Kansas. The Ego Express and the LONRS had lived up to the expectations of Jonathan who stated that this was his vote for the match of the night.
Dingo was scheduled to take on his rival Jeremy Wyatt but due to an injury was unable to make it. He was replaced by Ring of Honor Superstar Davey Richards. As soon as the announcer stated who Wyatt’s opponent was, I knew there was going to be a war. Wyatt normally is able to overwhelm his opponents with his intensity but Richards is one of the few men who can match him and then some. Wyatt and Richards beat each other from one side of the ring to the other. At one point Wyatt threw Richards out of the ring onto a group of fans in the front row with ring rail in tow. Wyatt hit a belly to back suplex for the victory against the ROH Superstar. This was a pure wrestling classic with no gimmicks required.
Davey Richards did not care if Wyatt is the number one ranked wrestler in the Midwest. He delivered brutal strikes throughout the match.
That last match could have been the main event anywhere else in the country but on this night we had the NWA Kansas Championship Match. Brett Young walked to the ring and seemed to regain his composure from the earlier meeting with the young Tyler Cook. The place was shouting “Let’s go Tyler” but Young is a master in the squared circled and slowed the pace down so that the fans and Cook were unable to get the quick start. When Cook would get the upper hand, Young wisely took a step back and never let him get in a routine. Young decided that he would just take the easy win by going to the locker room and calling it a night but Cook took it upon himself to bring him back to the ring. The fans were ecstatic when Cook turned it up a notch and proceeded to punish Young outside the ring. At one moment, Cook held Young while a Kansas masked fan delivered a Ric Flair chop.
Playing around with the fans may have been a mistake because when Cook threw back inside the ring. Young struck quickly before Cook could get back in the ring to get the advantage. Every time Cook would strike, Young had an answer.
With the referees back turned Young took the pad of the turnbuckle. The time that it took allowed Cook to recover, which led me to believe that we would have a new champion. I was sure that Young’s evil deeds would backfire on him. With Cook going for the pin, Young powered out and threw Cook head first into the uncovered turnbuckle. With the challenger knocked out Young was able to get the victory and retain the NWA Kansas Championship in an exciting match.
NWA-Presents Dynamo Pro Wrestling had the best show from top to bottom of 2008. If you missed this show you are still invited on January 31st when NWA-Dynamo Pro Wrestling returns to Ottawa, Kansas. Go to NWA-Dynamo Pro Wrestling for more information and click back here for more exciting recaps, interviews and show information of the best the Midwest Wrestling has to offer.
For information on Dynamo Pro Wrestling go to NWA-Presents Dynamo Pro Wrestling
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Aaron Scott, Adam Rich, Brandon Espinosa, Brandon Marino, Brett Young, Buzzards Pizza, Darrien Sanders, Davey Richards, Davey Vega, Dice, Dingo, Domino Rivera, Dynamo Pro Wrestling, Ego Express, jeremy wyatt, Kansas, Kraig Kessman, LONRs, mark sterling, Mike Sydal, NWA, Ottawa, Pierre Abernathy, Ric Flair, ROH, Sadie Blaze, Shorty Biggs, Steven Kennedy, Tiffany Lefane, tyler cook | 1 Comment »
Posted by reimaginejournalism on December 14, 2008
By Kari Williams
For the second time this year, working with Missouri Wrestling Revival initiated me to the live experience of a class-act wrestling show I otherwise may not have attended. I was not sure what to expect upon arrival, but I got everything I could have asked for—and so much more.
Once the doors opened, I quickly scoped out the merchandise table and planned to splurge on ROH gear. However, I first needed to find Brian Kelley to discuss the website and this piece you are reading now. Upon finding him, I talked with the High Voltage Wrestling promoter, TNT Keny G, and saw many familiar faces—Pierre Abernathy, Evan Gelistico, Billy McNeil, Kurt Styles and Gary the Barnowl, just to name a few.
I soon made my way back to the merchandise table and proceeded to spend $50 on a t-shirt and a hoodie, where I ran into Greg Jovi, who designed the FIST t-shirts. He told me that he needed to find Steven Kennedy because Kennedy told him that he would be there with bells on. Greg brought bells for Kennedy. Haha.
Prior to the actual start of the show, there were two ‘dark’ matches (for lack of a better word). The first one put Hunter Matthews against Steve Anthony. As the bout began, Matthews told the fans, “No cat calls, please.” Then, only moments into Matthews’ entrance, a “Hannah Montana” chant started. Anthony ended up catching Matthews with a quick roll-up for the pin. Having never been to a show before, the opening match opened my eyes to what ROH truly is—entertaining, enjoyable and filled with superb wrestling.
The next dark match set Dirty Ernie against Brandon Marino. This bout did not do as much as the first to make me become an active follower of ROH, but it did keep me intrigued. Ernie secured the win after choking Marino on the ropes early in the game and then after losing control, he quickly regained his dominance and secured victory.
As the show truly got under way, the announcement came that MsChif would not compete and that the SHIMMER title would not be defended. However, a bonus match came about as a replacement.
Kenny King wrestled Kenny Omega in a spectacular display of athleticism. King had the first big takedown, which was followed up by back and forth action into a standoff that produced applause from the captivated audience. Soon after this, King and Omega found their way to the outside, where King pummeled Omega into the guardrail. Once they moved back into the ring, King delivered a beautiful snap suplex that received respectable praise. Omega gave the match a bit of humor when he said, “You son of a B!” following a nearfall. After connecting with an enziguri kick, Omega secured victory with a roll-up.
Rhet Titus and Sal Rinauro took on Grizzly Grimwood and Bushwhacker Luke Williams in the first of many tag team matches. Grimwood and Williams played to the crowd, causing Titus and Rinauro to use that to their advantage; but they were quickly thrown out of the ring. As the match progressed, both teams took it to the limit to please the crowd. They also proved their worth and showed me what I’ve been missing out on. Titus stole the victory for his team with a roll-up where he grabbed the tights.
The bonus match took place next, pitting Tony Kozina versus Bao Nguyen. Many people seemed uninterested in the match, and I heard grumblings from those sitting around me that this was not a good replacement for the SHIMMER title match. Personally, I thought the match was fine. It could have been better, but then again it could have also been much worse. Nonetheless, Nguyen and Kozina wrestled a fairly even match, where Nguyen’s athleticism outweighed Kozina’s near the end. Nguyen suplexed Kozina into a bridge and earned himself a three count.
An insanely impressive tag team gauntlet followed, with the first two teams being Brent Albright and Eric Stevens and Irish Airborne (Jake and David Crist). Both of these teams amazed me with their skill in the ring. Albright and Stevens advanced to the second round of the tournatment, and faced Sweet & Sour’s Davey Richards and Bobby Dempsey. Richards’ intensity translated to the fans, who ate up his presence. However, everyone seemed to care more for Dempsey, who Richards intentionally kicked and pounded on. The two did work together long enough to make it to the next round as Stevens tried to use a boot that Larry Sweeney threw into the ring, the referee disualified Stevens.
The Briscoe Brothers, Jay and Mark, rushed to the ring and made their presence felt against the weakened Dempsey and Richards. Bringing additional, pure athleticism to the bout, the Briscoes astounded me with their skill, as I hade never seen them prior to this show. As cohesively as the Briscoes worked together, Dempsey and Richards seemed to fall apart at the seems, which more than likely caused their downfall. After Jay and Mark left the ring, Sweeney attacked Dempsey and slapped him right across the face, which, among other things, caused Dempsey to sulk to the back, bloody nose and all.
A brief intermission ensued, and then the match I deemed my personal favortie began—Jimmy Jacobs and Delirious versus Ace Steel and Necro Butcher. The moment that Age of the Fall’s (AoTF) music blared through the speakers, I was hooked. I had heard a lot about AoTF online and from other people, but I did not fully appreciate them until seeing witnessing their presence live. So much happened in this match, and I got so captivated by the match, that I did not write down the specifics of what happened. These four men battled in and out of the ring, eliciting an “ROH” chant and applause from the crowd. In the closing moments of the bout, as Jacobs and Delirious had Necro and Steel in a weakened state, Jacobs gave a foreign object to Delirious who contemplated using it. Daizee Haze then came to ring side and talked him out of doing so, ultimately costing them the match. Haze apologized to Jacobs who walked away in disgust; she then raised Steel and Necro’s hands. When everyone else left the ring, Delirious received an overwhelming applause.
Tyler Black took on Austin Aries in a classic match that had fans raving for more. Before the bell rang, Aries got on the mic and said that he wanted to put everything aside and have a classic match with Black—and that they did. Both men showed their strengths and gave the fans everything they asked for. Aries and Black battled inside and outside the squared circle, in a match with too many nearfalls to count. Impressive move after impressive move warranted a “This is awesome!” chant. In the end, Black established his dominance as he defeated Aries, much to the delight of the jam-packed crowd. Aries received a standing ovation for his work as Black walked victoriously to the back.
The highly anticipated main event put Claudio Castagnoli and the ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness against Jerry Lynn and Brian Danielson. A “Best in the World” chant rose up out of the crowd as McGuinness made his way to the ring. This was simply tag team wrestling at its best. Frequent tags, cutting the ring in half, multiple near falls and an all-together great chemistry between the teams made the match fantastic. Lynn secured his team’s fate while delivering a piledriver to Castagnoli.
After the final match, I spoke with Brian Kelley and Chuck from Slamzone, who only had positive things to say about the night. The matches were spectacular, the atmosphere was almost cult-like and everything came together perfectly. Now, I know I am not an expert, but, in my humble opinion, this show proved what wrestling is all about—pure competition, incredible athleticism and quality matches every match.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Ace Steel, Age of the Fall, Austin Aries, Bao Nguyen, Bobby Dempsey, Brent Albright, Briscoes, Bryan Danielson, Bushwhacker Luke, Claudio Castagnoli, Daizee Haze, Davey Richards, Delirious, Eric Stevens, Grizzly Grimwood, Hunter Matthews, Irish Airborne, Jerry Lynn, Jimmy Jacobs, Kenny King, Kenny Omega, Necro Butcher, Nigel McGuinnes, Rhet Titus, Ring of Honor, Sal Rinauro, Steve Anthony, Tony Kozina, Tyler Black | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 12, 2008
November Wrestler of the Month
Jeremy Wyatt (PWP, LWA, 3XW, HVW, NWA-DPW)
The rebel wrestled in FIVE organizations in four states in the month of November. At 3XW in Iowa, he defeated the vastly improving Mike Sydal. In Illinois with HVW he wrestled Kahagas in such a tough match that Kahagas had to use a fake injury to get the upper hand to steal the win. At LWA in Missouri, he retained the LWA Championship in a three way between Dingo and KC Karrington when he pinned Karrington.
He traveled to PWP in Iowa he was able to retain the PWP Championship when he defeated former Champion Abu Colossus and #1 Brett Young in a three way dance. Last, but not least he returned to Kansas with the NWA, he was scheduled to take on Dingo but when Dingo was unable to go, none other than ROH Star Davey Richards would be the man Wyatt had to beat. In a match up that Wyatt sure felt the next day; the outcome was once again a win for the Rebel Jeremy Wyatt.
1st Runner Up – Brandon Espinosa (AAPW, LWA, NWA-DPW, HVW)
2nd Runner Up – The Future Donovan Ruddick (HVW, LWA)
3rd Runner Up – Gabriel Brimstone (MECW)
Others receiving votes: Curly (AAPW, IWAP), Dacobra (HVW, NBWA), Steven Davis (IWAP,AAPW) Shane Hollister (SCW)
November Tag Team of the month
Simply The Best: Hype Gotti and Tony Cortez (PWP)
Pro Wrestling Phoenix bad boys, Simply the Best won the titles from the MWR Revival cup 2008 Champions the Northstar Express in the month of November.When they are not causing trouble Hype Gotti and Tony “Babyface” Cortez enjoys winning titles. They are the first in history to have held the Tag team championship as well as the PWP Heavyweight Championship.
1st Runner Up- Steven Kennedy and KC Karrington (Ego Express) (LWA, NWA-DPW)
2nd Runner Up –Mad Dog McDowell and Aaron Masterson (Bayou Outlaws) ( MECW)
3rd Runner Up –Brett Gakiya and CJ Esparza (Zero Gravity) (NGW,SCW)
Others receiving votes: Mark Sterling and Gage Octane The Gentlemen’s Club (3XW),
Davey Vega, Pierre Abernathy, and Evan Gelistico The Bandana Mafia (HVW),
The Feature Presentation Eric Ruffington and Blake Steel (NBWA) (NMW)
November Woman Wrestler of the Month
Malia Hosaka (3XW)
At 3XW the wily veteran continued her winning ways when she defeated Katie Syren, a former WLW superstar. A multi talented wrestler who has wrestled around the world, Malia is a force to be reckoned with in the Midwest.
1st Runner Up –Stacey O’ Brien [WLW]
2nd Runner Up –Destiny Diamond (MMWA-SICW)
November Promotion of the Month
NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling
In a time where 100 people attending is good, 221 is phenomenal. What is more impressive is the last time wrestling was there the attendance was low. More important than the number was the crowd response. From the time the bell rang to the last pinfall the place was off the hook.
1st Runner Up –New Midwest Wrestling
2nd Runner Up – 3XW
3rd Runner Up – IWA Productions
Others receiving votes – AAPW,HVW, Chaos Pro Wrestling
November Personality of the month
Magic Man (HVW)
Seemingly 100% behind his man from the PWI 500, The Magic Man turned on Kahagas during the main event of the last High Voltage show, aligning himself with “Future” Donovan Ruddick. He showed that he gravitates toward greatness, and he felt that Kahagas could not handle it anymore (see video on Missouri Wrestling Revival). Overall, Magic Man’s wit and knowledge warrant his nomination for Personality of the month.
1st Runner Up- Luke Roberts (LWA)
November Match of the month
NWA Kansas Champion #1 Brett Young
Vs.
Tyler Cook
(NWA Presents Dynamo Pro Wrestling)
October 29th Pomona, Kansas
On a night where every match was top notch, the pressure was on in front of 221 people. The Kansas Champion was at his very best, working the crowd to frenzy and using every advantage to retain the title. Tyler Cook, worked and worked to get the momentum going his way but when Cook hit the uncovered turnbuckle (Thanks to Brett Young earlier) he would go home without the belt. In the main event, you can make or break what the fans thought of the night. Cook showed that he can live up to the hype that many feel he is capable. The fans though, cant wait to see Brett Young get what’s coming to him next time. What more can you ask from the bad guy?
1st Runner Up-
Tournament for the SCW title
Danny Daniels vs. Krotch
11-08-2008
(SCW)
2nd Runner Up-
New Midwest Heavyweight Title
Mississippi Madman vs. Benz
11-22-2008, Springfield, IL
(NMW)
3rd Runner Up-
Mark Sterling vs. The Future Donovan Ruddick
11-08-2008 House Springs Mo.
(LWA)
Others receiving votes :
(HVW)The “Future” Donovan Ruddick vs. “Thee” Brandon Espinosa v. Kahagas 11-22
(AAPW) Edmund “Livewire” McGuire V. Ax Stevens (I Quit Match)
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: 3XW, AAPW, Aaron Masterson, Abu Colossus, Ax Stevens, Bayou Outlaws, Benz, Blake Steel, Brandon Espinosa, Brett Gakiya, Brett Young, Chaos Pro Wrestling, Curly., DaCobra, Danny Daniels, Davey Richards, Davey Vega, Destiny Diamond, Dingo, Edmund "Livewire" McGuire, Ego Express, Eric Ruffington, Evan Gelistico, Gabriel Brimstone, Gage Octane, Gentlemen's Club, HVW, Hype Gotti, IWA Productions, IWAP, Jeremy Wyatt .PWP, K.C. Karrington, Kahagas, Katie Syren, Krotch, Luke Roberts, LWA, Mad Dog McDowell, Magic Man, Malia Hosaka, mark sterling, MECW, Mike Sydal, Mississippi Madman, MMWA-SICW, NBWA, New Midwest Wrestling, NGW, Northstar Express, NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling, NWA-DPW, Pierre Abernathy, ROH, SCW, shane hollister, Simply the Best, Stacey O’ Brien, Steven Davis, Steven Kennedy, The Bandana Mafia, The Feature Presentation, The Future Donovan Ruddick, Tony Cortez, tyler cook, WLW, Zero Gravity | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 7, 2008
Ring of Honor Superstar Tyler Black
Missouri Wrestling Revival is thrilled to team up with Lethal Wrestling Alliance to sponsor the third match in the exclusive MWR Best of the Midwest series.
When: January 3rd
Where: O’Fallon, IL
The number one wrestler in the MWR top 100 Tyler Black will take on the current number one ranked wrestler in the Midwest Jeremy “The Rebel” Wyatt. This match will headline the weekend when LWA invites the fans out for back to back nights of wrestling to start the New Year with a bang!!
Tyler Black is the hottest rising star today, a native of the Midwest . In just three years in the sport he was ranked number 88 worldwide from the magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated top 500 this year. A top star in the red hot promotion Ring of Honor that jump started the careers of CM Punk and Samoa Joe. You can get first eye view of a guy who could very well be the next big star in the world.
Black thrills the fans with his electrifying and daring moves. Black has many moves that he assaults his opponents with and these are just a few of them, the 180 Corkscrew Enziguri Kick, Snap Flatliner, Phoenix Spalsh are all that could lead to what Wyatt does not want to see the devastating finisher, God’s last gift (a vicious cradle DDT )
Jeremy Wyatt torments Ring of Honor’s Davey Richards in the corner of the ring.
One could make the claim that 2008 has been the year of the Rebel. With no regard for the fans he took a stranglehold of the LWA belt on October 24th after cashing his LWA medallion. He already has one victory of a ROH star when he defeated Davey Richards in November. Wyatt is ready to prove to the world that one of the best wrestlers is in the LWA. Look for him to punish Black with powerful strikes and a DDT of his own called the cropduster or the vicious Lighting spiral (snap cradle Olympic slam).
This is the Super bowl of the Midwest with number one taking on number one. Wrestling fans you do not want to miss Wyatt vs. Black.
Matches Signed for night one: Granite City IL at the Rivers Edge complex.
IWA-Texas U-30 title on the line: Champion Nick Tyson vs. Mike Quackenbush
Submission Squad (Pierre Abernathy and Evan Gelistico) vs. Gary the Barn Owl and Billy McNeil
Dingo vs. All American Adam Rich
Brandon Espinosa vs. Steven Kennedy
Also signed: LWA Champion Jeremy Wyatt, Donovan Ruddick, Shorty Biggs, Mark Sterling, KC Karrington and more.
Matches Signed for Night Two: KOC hall in O’Fallon IL
LWA Championship Match: Champion Jeremy Wyatt vs. Tyler Black
IWA-TX U-30 Title on the line: Winner of Quack and Tyson vs. Gary the Barn Owl
Evan Gelistico vs. Loser of Quack/Tyson
Dingo vs. Shane Hollister
6 man scrample: Mike Sydal vs. Shorty Biggs vs. Mark Sterling vs. Pierre Abernathy vs. Hunter Matthews vs. KC Karrington
Also Signed for Night Two: Adam Raw, Donovan Ruddick, President Luke Roberts, Steven Kennedy and more.
Tickets for these events will be: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. However you can reserve tickets for both nights for $15. However you will have to purchase both tickets on the first night when you get to the show.
For more information go to LWA Wrestling
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Adam Raw, Adam Rich, Billy McNeil, Brandon Espinosa, CM Punk, Davey Richards, Dingo, Donovan Ruddick, Evan Gelistico, Gary the Barn Owl, Hunter Matthews, jeremy wyatt, K.C. Karrington, Lethal Wrestling Alliance, Luke Roberts, mark sterling, Mike Quackenbush, Mike Sydal, Nick Tyson, Pierre Abernathy, Samoa Joe, shane hollister, Shorty Biggs, Steven Kennedy, Tyler Black | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 17, 2008
By Brian “Flair” Kelley
Kansas Wrestling fans have been patiently waiting for wrestling to return. They will be rewarded November 29th, when NWA Midwest presents Dynamo Pro Wrestling in Pomona, Kansas. Fans will have a chance to see some of the best athletes that Kansas City has to offer, as well as top wrestlers around the Midwest.
NWA Kansas Champion #1 Brett Young vs. Tyler Cook
The main event will feature one of the most charismatic wrestlers with Brett Young defending his title against Tyler Cook. What will be Young’s strategy will be anyone’s guess as he draws on his years of experience. That advantage has helped him win the Championship when he defeated Tony Cortez, Hype Gotti, Jeremy Wyatt, Jaysin Strife and Darrien Sanders in an elimination match in March before taking the title from Mark Sterling that very night.
On the other side of the ring will be Tyler Cook. In the absence of Kansas wrestling he has been in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa working hard and improving his game. The NWA has taken notice and rewarded him with a dream opportunity to come back home and win the Kansas Championship. Cook will have to use his youth and speed to reach that goal. Many have dubbed Cook as the future of Midwest wrestling, has his time come this soon?
The LONRS vs. The Ego Express
Kansas fans are very aware of the tactics and talent of both Mark Sterling and Darrien Sanders, but for the very first time they will see them collectivity as the LONRS. They have quickly become one of the most talked about tag teams in the Midwest. With mind games and quick tags they keep their opponents guessing, with that moment of uncertainty Sanders can strike with a vicious kick and end it quickly.
Though the Ego Express are not household names in the Kansas area, let it be known that after this match they will not be forgotten. Spoiled Steven Kennedy and KC Karrington are arguably the best tag team in St Louis. Exciting, fast and electrifying you can never turn your head because you never know what you will miss when these two hit the ring.
If you are a fan of tag team wrestling then this match is for you!
NWA Missouri Champion Dingo vs. Jeremy “The Rebel” Wyatt
These two had a classic in August in St Louis that had the Kansas native within seconds of becoming the Missouri Champion. When the smoke cleared from the battle of the two best wrestlers in the Midwest, Dingo had retained the title when he defeated Wyatt with a moonsault press. Out of respect Dingo offered a handshake after the match, but Wyatt delivered a cheapshot then proceeded to land a vicious hammerlock DDT and left the Champion knocked out to end of the evening.
Though Wyatt may be in his hometown, Dingo is loved and respected from the Kansas fans. Dingo is the Ric Flair of the Midwest, in the respect that you can always count on him for a great match, Wyatt this year has reached that plateau as well.
Will Dingo be able to get revenge or will Wyatt even the score on one of the few men that has been able to pin the Rebel in O8?
Like you would need anymore reason to join us In Kansas!!
NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling delivers with special guest Ring of Honor Superstar Davey Richards. Richards is one of the top talents around the world. Known for his powerful strikes, intensity in every match he is in, you will be glad you got to see him in action.
Also signed:
Shorty Biggs vs Billy McNeil
Davey Vega vs Mike Sydal vs Kraig Keesman vs Adam Rich vs Domino Rivera vs Brandon Espinosa
Fan appreciation
A meet and greet with the Dynamo Pro wrestlers will be at Buzzards Pizza, 400 E Franklin St, from 3-5.
Come early and sign up for a chance to win an exclusive MWR T-shirt that will be given away during intermission.
Ticket prices are $8.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door and only $5.00 for kids under 12. You can pick tickets up at Wilmart Convenience store in Pomona, or in Ottawa at Muck-N-Goods Pawn or Dragon Video Rental.
For more information go to NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling
This Dynamo Pro Wrestling is a fundraiser for the Pomona Masonic Lodge #41. Both parties welcome you out for a fun night of pro wrestling.
(Card subject to change)
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Adam Rich, Billy McNeil, Brandon Espinosa, Brett Young, Darrien Sanders, Davey Richards, Davey Vega, Dingo, Domino Rivera, Ego Express, Hype Gotti, Jaysin Strife, jeremy wyatt, K.C. Karrington, Kraig Keesman, LONRs, mark sterling, Mike Sydal, NWA, NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Shorty Biggs, Steven Kennedy, Tony Cortez, tyler cook | 1 Comment »
Posted by Admin on June 30, 2008
Dreams explode into reality at Dynamo training gym
By Kari Williams
“I had always wanted to wrestle, just like most other kids at some point. And when all my friends turned to drugs, and I had nothing left, I moved from my old home to a new house and began training with Dynamo.”
Aaron “Ace” Hawanchak began his journey as a professional wrestler at the St. Louis-based Dynamo training gym in January. He practices two—soon to be three—nights a week.
“We start with stretching. Then we do cardio in teams and move from place to place. Then we do rolls, and then drills. Then we go into open practice so we can work on things we need work on.” Said Hawanchak.
The gym has been open since August of 2007 and can boast of containing multiple pieces of equipment that only help to make the trainees better.
“We have two rings—two full-size 18 foot rings. We have weight equipment, cardio equipment, bikes—stationary bikes—elliptical, StairMaster. We have available an extensive video library to study and watch. The gym facility itself has its own lounge that offers drinks,” said Evil Jim.
One aspect of Dynamo that stands out amongst other gyms in the area is the quality of the trainers.
“We have two of the best trainers around. We have Davey Richards; he’s ROH contracted talent. He wrestles all over the world—in Japan, in Europe. He leaves for Japan in two weeks; he’ll be over there wrestling. Dingo, he wrestles regularly for ROH, IWA, all over the Midwest. That’s one of the big things we have to offer over any one else, the caliber of the trainers,” said Jim.
Trainee Anthony Brock can attest to the quality of training given at Dynamo.
“It’s tough and it tests you mentally and physically, and if you’re not tough in both of those ways, you’re not going to make it,” said Brock.
After a year and a half of training, Brock has begun wrestling with local promotions.
“I wrestled for CSW-Missouri, and it was in Mount Vernon, Illinois and Cape Girardeau. You can definitely tell the difference between people that train here and people that train elsewhere,” Brock said.
According to Jim, “Our philosophy in the training is hard-hitting, fast-paced action. It’s a lot more of an east coast style of wrestling, which is different than what other people in the Midwest have.”
Dynamo itself has not aligned itself with any one promotion, which gives individuals a chance to choose where their training will take them.
“[The gym] is here to make better wrestlers in this area. They’re independent contractors, and they can work for whoever they wish to work for. We do have contacts with a lot of different companies, and we can direct them in the right way to go,” said Jim.
Although Hawanchak has not yet wrestled a match—he hopes to by late this summer—he knows what needs to be done in order to excel.
“You have to know your pace and know you can only do as much as your body will allow. And grow with your body,” said Hawanchak.
There are no requirements for trainees, but it is preferred that they are 18 years of age. However, one can begin training at 16, but it is necessary for a release form to be signed by a parent. Initial fees are $100 per month, which decrease as the level of experience increases.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Aaron “Ace” Hawanchak, Anthony Brock, Davey Richards, Dingo, Evil Jim, IWA, ROH | Leave a Comment »
Posted by Admin on June 9, 2008
LWA localizes big name talent
By Kari Williams
Fans file in to the sports complex, VFW Hall or any other venue where a Lethal Wrestling Alliance (LWA) show will take place, anxiously waiting for the 7:30 bell time. One LWA Superfan and wrestling enthusiast that can be found at the shows is Mike Marnin.
A fan since the age of 10, Marnin has been attending LWA shows for well over a year and has witnessed the presence of mulitple Ring of Honor (ROH) and Total Non-stop Action wrestling (TNA) stars.
“I was at the super card with Alex Shelley, Mike Quackenbush and Davey Richards. I was also there when Austin Aries and Lacey were there. Delirious, MsChif and Daizee Haze. And the show with the Motor City Machine Guns,” Marnin said.
LWA wrestler Pierre Abernathy gives insight on how such stars are booked on an LWA card.
“We just deal with the stars. Through TNA we deal with a guy, but that’s it. All the Ring of Honor guys we’ve brought in, we just deal with them personally,” Abernathy said.
However, much more thought goes into the process of choosing that individual star. Abernathy looks to see who “would be a good fit for [the] product.”
“Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin are really good tag team wrestlers and we had the Submission Squad here who are a really good tag team, so those guys would gel together in the ring. Then you’ve got a bruiser like Samoa Joe wrestling a young, rich guy like Dorian [Victor] who’s in there to beat him up. It’s just more like who is going to fit in really well,” Abernathy said.
The first star to be on an LWA card was Alex Shelley. He appeared on March 17 and waged war against Nick Tyson.
Having wrestled on shows with wrestlers from the ‘big time,’ K.C. Karrington understands the significance of their presence.
“You only get to see them on the internet, youtube [and] all that, or just TV, and actually getting to see them come and work with guys that work in your area…I think it’s great. I mean, it brings the two different worlds together almost,” Karrington said.
After having been in the business for five years, the 20-year-old Karrington feels that any knowledge he can gain from the TNA and ROH wrestlers is time well wasted.
“It gives us as workers a chance to pick their brains, get them to watch what we’re doing in the ring, and get any pointers, just the littlest thing you can get from a big name guy—a guy that’s actually been out on the road, been to the big time, just the smallest thing to a guy that’s working the indies, that’s more important than just about anything you can learn from anybody,” Karrington said.
Fellow LWA wrestler Gary the Barn Owl, who has been wrestling for almost four years, recognizes the importance of the TNA and ROH talent as well.
“Just about everybody we’ve brought in or that come in we learn something from. There’s always a different aspect that we don’t think of because we’re inside the box, and they’re more outside the box,” Gary said.
On the May 3 Mike Johnson Benefit show in House Springs, Mo., Abernathy had the opportunity to face ROH star Delirious.
“He was amazing to wrestle. He teaches you little things you don’t even think about, that he points out, and it makes sense. As far as the company, it just helps elevate the company. He’s just one more guy we’ve brought in who made an impact on a national level that has helped out our company,” Abernathy said.
Karrington has similar thoughts.
“Having actual big names coming in, it brings in the people that you wouldn’t normally see at a show. It introduces them to independent wrestling, and then we get more people supporting the Indies,” Karrington said.
Since attending Yuletide Terror 2006, where Gary defeated Adam Raw to claim his first LWA Championship, Marnin’s favorite big name match was naturally the triple threat, which pitted Evan Gelistico, Mike Quackenbush and Gary against each other, because Quackenbush is his “favorite wrestler of all time.”
Gary can testify to the quality of that match.
“I’d probably say Alex Shelley is probably the most known one. Davey Richards is a really solid worker. I worked Evan [Gelistico] and Mike Quackenbush in a three way, and I thought it was great. Overall, I think the fans accept it. They like it. They like seeing new people come in,” Gary said.
Personally, Marnin would like to see stars like “Bryan Danielson, Christopher Daniels, Claudio Castagnoli and Chris Hero. All of these guys are phenomenal wrestlers and would be great against some of the LWA talent.” However, his first choice would be A.J. Styles.
“He may be a heel but he is one of the best wrestlers in the world,” Marnin said.
Showing his love for the sport, and the LWA specifically, Marnin said, “If there is anyone out there who loves wrestling LWA is the place to be!”
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Adam Raw, Alex Shelley, Austin Aries, Bryan Danielson, Chris Hero, Chris Sabin, Christopher Daniels, Claudio Castagnoli, Daizee Haze, Davey Richards, Delirious, Dorian Victor, Evan Gelistico, Gary the Barn Owl, K.C. Karrington, Lacey, Lethal Wrestling Alliance, LWA, Mike Johnson, Mike Marnin, Mike Quackenbush, Motor City Machine Guns, Mschif, Pierre Abernathy, Ring of Honor, Samoa Joe, TNA, Total Non-stop Action wrestling | Leave a Comment »
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