Dubray Tallman back once again with Dubi meets the fans, this time we are back with our friends at MECW in WoodRiver Illinois. MECW often calls their fans “family” and it truly is a wonderful group of people that comes out to the Knights of Columbus hall for some fun wrestling action.
Brian and I have had the pleasure to be invited by MECW often in the past year that I have made some great friends including the famous Fuzzy Hat club.
“The Kid” Evan Money (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
On this night fan favorite Evan Money would be the throwing out the MWR T-shirt to a lucky fan in the stands prior to his match and I was off hanging with some cool people.
Their was one man in on this night that was the talk of the hall and that was Shawn Santel who I was told was coming back home to MECW. Before I even got the chance to ask if anyone wanted to be apart of DUBI meets the MECW Fans, people were coming up wanting to be a part of it and I found out quickly that many had came out to see Shawn Santel.
First up in the Shawn Santel fan club was a huge group of people Zach Lafferty, Brandon Rady, Sheryl Baumeister, Jacob Ford and Harry Baumeister from Bethalto Illinois
As Shawn hung out with his fans I caught up with a little cutie Jolene from Hartford, Illinois who enjoyed the Bayou Outlaws of Maddog McDowell and Aaron Masterson.
Aaron Masteron Shy little cutie Jolene and Maddog McDowell (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
The Outlaws are one of the nicest guys in the sport and was more than happy to take the picture with her.
Then I went back to Shawn Santel and got his picture taken with Junior Loeffen and then with Zach Leverett.
MECW Superfan Rebecca Hacker and Gabriel Brimstone.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
MECW Superfan Rebecca Hacker asked if she could have her picture with Gabriel Brimstone and then I asked my fellow fuzzy hat member Panther if he would take his picture with me.
Panther and me (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Last but not least another superfan Annie who was telling us that she had purchased an autograph picture of referee Jeremy Robb so I ask Annie she would like have her picture taken with Jeremy, making him the first ever ref in the Dubi meets the fans. Brian and a few wrestlers were laughing that Jeremy had already sold more pictures this year than Huge in Japans Jimmy Rockwell.
As always it was like a big party at MECW where everyone is your friend.
This is Dubray Tallman out and about mingling with the fans of the wrestling community. We all know as I had said before it is the fans that bring as much action as the wrestlers to the shows.
This past Saturday I was in Wood River, IL enjoying our friends at MECW. Prior to the show I had made my way through the crowd to find four fans with opinions of whom their favorites were and how long they have followed MECW.
I did my best to get their favorite wrestler to pose with them during intermission. Unfortunately some fans like the bad guys of the wrestling world and I was unable to get MECW management to get those guys come out for a picture with the fans. Why can’t we all just get along??
The theme of the night was that many of the fans first favorite was Dewey “Booger” Dawson who had retired at the last show so I asked them to take a moment to think of who they liked currently at MECW.
The first fan I spoke to was Kenny Busby from Wood River Illinois who had been coming to MECW since their start in. Kenny stated that his favorite was Brian Scrilla. Scrilla is one of the tough guys with a big heart and I had no problem getting that special picture with the two of them.
Up next I asked my wrestling buddy and fellow Fuzzy Hat Club member/president Terry Joe Wray (Panther) from Cottage Hills, Illinois who has been following MECW since 2007. Panthers favorite was one of mine as well Krotch, but when I went to get MECW to ask for him to come out for the picture they stated that he was in “No mood after his lost to Gabriel Brimstone” Confused I asked my friend if I could take his picture anyway.
Fuzzy Hat Club member/president Terry Joe Wray (Panther) (Photo Credit Brian “Flair “ Kelley)
I was then able to catch up with Joe VanDuran who had traveled from Chicago, Illinois to MECW for the second time to see his favorite Bailey Mannix wrestled. I knew the answer was going to be a no because Mannix is a “JERK!!” So guess what? I was right so Joe said that he would be happy to take a picture with me for the site. Thank you Joe!!
Joe VanDuran and Dubray Tallman (Photo Credit Brian “Flair “ Kelley)
The fourth fan I found was Annie Smith from East Alton, Illinois who had followed MECW for at least two years. Annie told me that Krotch was her favorite as well, so I explained to her that he was “In no mood” arrhhh… I offered her to choose another wrestler and she quickly picked The Bayou OutlawsMaddog McDowell and Aaron Masterson. They were gracious enough to take a picture with her and during the excitement I forgot to ask the two tough wrestlers for a picture with me as well.
Maddog McDowell Annie Smith and Aaron Masterson. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair “ Kelley)
A great night of wrestling until Krotch ruined it by hitting Gabrille Brimstone with a chair. I thought that they were friends. Krotch, I want you to know that your no longer one of my favorite wrestlers.
I want to thank MECW for allowing me to meet with the fans and will always look forward to coming back to Wood River.
This weekend I will be at Lethal Wrestling Alliance in House Springs Missouri hoping to meet more wrestling fans. If any of the LWA fans would like to be a part of “Dubi Meets the Fans” let me know. I am hoping to do four at each show. If you are not one of the first four I know that my boyfriend Brian “Flair” Kelley and I will be back to support pro wrestling in the Midwest.
MECW Independent Champion Gabriel Brimstone and MWR T-shirt Winner Fuzzy Hat member “Indian” (Photo Credit: Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Missouri Wrestling Revival was proud to be a part of the exciting MECW show in Wood River Illinois this past Saturday. MECW Champion Zach Thompson was able to retain the Heavyweight Championship by defeating the first ever MECW Great Plains Trophy Champion Ryan Slade in the Main event. Thompson’s life did not get any easier as next month, on July 18th in Wood River Illinois; he will take on one of the Midwest most exciting wrestlers Bailey Mannix in a DOG COLLAR match.
MWR and the MECW Family were sad to hear that Dewey “Booger” Dawson will be taking a hiatus from the wrestling ring. Dawson recently found the God and stated that he loved wrestling and the fans, financially at the moment he would have to walk away from the sport to pursue other goals. Dawson made his way around the building to thank the MECW Family (fans, wrestlers and staff) who were visibly upset. In a touching moment he gave his boots to young Ricky who had was back for his first MECW show since the surgery. Ricky’s mom had told me prior to the show that Dawson was one of his favorites and this moment was special to everyone in attendance.
Also during the evening many MECW fans generosity brought out cans for the MECW Help Feed the Needy.
During intermission MECW’S MR K picked a name out of the bag for one special fan to win a free MWR T-shirt. The lucky member was one of our friends with the Fuzzy Hat Club who goes by the name Indian. We hope to be back in Woodriver on the 18TH to check out more great MECW wrestling action and work with the great guys at MECW.
Look for a recap of the MECW show in the near future at MWR.
By MECW management Pictures from Mike Van Hoogstraat and Brian Kelley
Pictures comments by Brian “Flair” Kelley
Mr. K made a special announcement to start the night, he was joined ringside with Brian Scrilla with a ring Bell in hand. Brian Scrilla then announced that MECW had a special Family member in attendance that night. He also announced that this MECW Family member was named the special guest Bell Keeper for the evening. Ricky Lynn was honored to be the Bell Keeper for the evening to show respect to him as was going into surgery that Monday!!!! GOOD LUCK RICKY!!!!!!!!
Brian Scrilla ask Young Ricky to please be the honorary Bell keeper to start the show Mike Van Hoogstraat
1.)”Pride of Peoria Champion” Eric Allen defeated Jad Hamilton with a corkscrew face buster. Mr. K upset with Eric Allens cheating throughout the match forced Eric Allen to fight in another match.
Eric Allen cheated, then cheated some more in his match with the young Jad Hamilton (Photo Credit : Mike Van Hoogstraat)
2.) Jordan McEntyre defeated “Pride Of Peoria Champion” Eric Allen with a school boy pin. Everyone thought that Jordan McEntyre had just become the new “Pride Of Peoria Champion” and the place erupted with cheers. Eric Allen quickly got on the mic and informed everyone that the first match he was in was to defend his “Pride Of Peoria Championship” Belt not against Jordan McEntyre!!! So Eric Allen was still the “Pride of Peoria Champion” He also stated that he would defend the belt when he said so not when Mr.K wanted him too!!!
Jordan McEntyre finds himself in a bad spot. (Photo Credit:Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Jordan McEntyre and Eric Allen hit each other simultaneous. (Photo Credit:Mike Van Hoogstraat)
3.) Brian Scrilla defeated 1/2 of the MECW Tag Team Champions: Huge In Japan: Jimmy Rockwell with the Heart Punch. XXXpicit Content came out to rear their ugly heads lead by Bailey Mannix before the match and not only to say what was on their mind but to make fun of the largest group of MECW Family that shows up the FUZZY HAT CLUB!!! With black fuzzy hat’s they did their job but not without being booed even more It didn’t take long for Mr.K to run them off from ring side and get the match underway but after Scrilla secured a victory XXXPLICIT CONTENTS Ricky Kwong & Ryan Slade attacked Brian Scrilla, who was quickly saved by the Bayou Outlaws!!!!
Bailey Mannix and MR K do not see eye to eye one bit. (Photo Credit :Mike Van Hoogstraat)
“The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell chokes Brian Scrilla in the corner (Photo Credit: Brian Kelley)
After a big win against Rockwell, the other half of Huge in Japan Ricky Kwong gives Scrilla a beatdown.( (Photo Credit :Mike Van Hoogstraat)
4.) Krotch defeated ½ of the MECW Tag Champs: Huge In Japan: “The Asian Sensation” Ricky Kwong with the Krotch Rocket. Krotch came out to ask the MECW Family “WHAT…..IS……SHAKE’N!!!!!” But on a more serious note to let the MECW Family know that his match last month against the MECW Independent Champion: Gabriel Brimstone was his greatest match and challenge ever!! He also wanted a rematch against the MECW Independent champion but before we could get an answer he was interrupted by Huge In Japan once again. In which they told Krotch to quit his whining that no one wanted to hear him complain!! To just accept his lose and move on. Krotch quickly challenged Huge in Japan for their MECW Tag Team Championships!!!! Huge In Japan let Krotch know that he had to earn his spot, they just don’t let anyone face them for the MECW Tag Belts!!! But Mr. K quickly came to ring side and forced Ricky Kwong to face Krotch with the stipulation being that if Krotch beat Kwong then he would be able to challenge Huge In Japan next month’s MECW May 23rd show for the MECW Tag Titles!!!! But after the match Huge In Japan attacked Krotch but only to be stopped by the MECW Independent Champion: Gabriel Brimstone!!!!!!
The controversial but never boring Krotch (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Kwong along with members of .XXXpicit Content tell Krotch to stop his whining. (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Krotch works over Ricky Kwong in the corner while Rockwell and Slade look on (Photo Credit: Brian Kelley
Ricky Kwong gets nasty using the ring ropes (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
5.) “The Canadian Sex Icon” Ryan Slade defeated MECW Independent Champion: Gabriel Brimstone via DQ. After a whole match of cheating by Ryan Slade, who even went far as removing his wrist tape and trying to choke the life out of Gabriel Brimstone!!!! Brimstone quickly grew tired of Slades cheating and shoved the ref on the way to attack Ryan Slade and getting himself Disqualified!!! Before Ryan Slade could escape he was DDT for his troubles! Then when the Ref: Waldo tried to get Brimstone under control but was almost DDT for his troubles. Huge In Japan once again tried to attack Gabriel Brimstone but were given a double DDT. The one thing that this journalist finds odd his that Krotch didn’t make it to ring side to save Gabriel Brimstone. In fact he didn’t show up at all. But before it was all said and done Mr.K came out and told XXXplicit Content and Huge in Japan he was tired of all the interference!!! So as punishment to them XXXplicit Content’s: Huge In Japan and Ryan Slade were forced to face The Bayou Outlaws and Brian Scrilla in a 6 man tag match after intermission!!!!
Canada’s Favorite son Ryan Slade has all the talent in the world (Photo Credit: Brian Kelley)
Ryan Slade attempts to make Brimstone tap. (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Brimstone body slams Slade with force. (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Brimestone connects on a big move (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Give Slade some time and everyone will know who this talented wrestler is in the Midwest. (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
6.) XXXplicit Content’s: Huge In Japan & Ryan Slade defeated The Bayou Outlaws and Brian Scrilla after “Lovely” Leon threw salt in Aaron Masterson eye’s and Ricky Kwong delivered a reverse thrust kick shades of the Great Kabuki picked up the pinfall victory. Bayou Outlaws and Scrilla seemed to have the match well in hand especially after Maddog McDowell and Brain Scrilla connected with a huge double flapjack. But XXXplicit Content stole the victory and almost escaped. Unfortunately for Ryan Slade he stayed out their too long cutting down the fans making mention that he was gonna sweep the battle royal for the Great Plaines Trophy!! Even mentioning that the first person he was going to eliminate was the overweight, ugly, and slow Brian Scrilla because after all he’s beat him once and cost him a match. While Slade wasn’t looking Brian Scrilla snuck back into the ring and leveled Ryan Slade with a clothesline and a Swinging Neck breaker, then finished him off with a heart punch!!!! Ryan Slade couldn’t leave under his own power which forced XXXplicit Content to have to carry him off!!!!
Will we see the “Canadian Sex Icon” at the battle royal?? Guess will find out what his health condition is at the May 23rd show.
The Bayou Outlaws Aaron Masterson and Maddog McDowell (Photo Credit:Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Maddog powers Ricky Kwong from the outside of the ring to the inside (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Kwong punishes Scrilla with a punishing elbow (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Kwong keeps the pressure on Scrillia (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Aaron Masterson is in deep trouble (Photo Credit:Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Masterson hits Rockwell flush on the noggin. (Photo Credit:Mike Van Hoogstraat)
7.) Mark Sterling defeated Mike Sydal with a power bomb then made him tap with a sharpshooter the match was high fling and high impact, with Sydal doing the flying and Mark Sterling doing the impacting. Sterling did everything to keep Sydal down but he couldn’t stop the high flying ability. Sydals seem to be over confidence after an earlier win from Sterling at MECW at a past show. Add in the craftiness of the ring veteran Sterling and it was all she wrote for Mike Sydal when he caught the fan favorite off the top with a power bomb and a Sharp Shooter to boot!!!!
The one the only Mark Sterling (Photo Credit:Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The next big thing Mike Sydal (Photo Credit:Mike Van Hoogstraat)
He may be the next big thing, but to Mark Sterling Mike Sydal is just another victim. (Photo Credit:Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Mark Sterling can chop you, wrestle you and just plain dismantle any wrestler he faces. (Photo Credit:Brian Kelley)
When in trouble Mike Sydal can find an out in seconds and then his oppenant finds himself on a ride (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
8)Rebel Lucha defeated Eric Fantabulous in both of their MECW debuts. The wild and crazy RebeL Lucha excited the crowd with quick moves and fast strikes. Fantabulous was able to slow him down and attempted to make the mask man tapped with an arm bar. Rebel Lucha was able to get loose on way to a big win a MECW
Rebe Lucha and Eric Fantabulous (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Rebel Lucha tosses Fantabulous (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Rebel Lucha plays with Eric Fantabulous (Photo Credit: Brian Kelley)
Eric Fantabulous works the arm of Rebel Lucha (Photo Credit: Brian Kelley)
Fantabulous brings the pain to Rebel Lucha (Photo Credit: Brian Kelley)
Rebel Lucha gets the win at MECW.( Photo Credit: Brian Kelley)
9.) Zach Thompson defeated Dewey “Booger” Dawson, Evan Money, and Bailey Mannix in a Fatal Four Way Match for the MECW Heavyweight Championship. With the three keeping Bailey Mannix out of the match it seemed all but won with the high fling ability of Zach Thompson and Evan Money anything was possible. You couldn’t count out Dewey Dawson strength and power!!! In the end Bailey Mannix got the accidental tag and began cherry picking opponents but ended up being eliminated to the outside of the ring. Highly upset, Bailey Mannix grabbed a chair right as the ref was knocked down, then he leveled the current champ Dewey Dawson, then Zach Thompson, but before he could get Evan Money. Evan caught him with a leg lariet of his own which knocked the chair in the face of Bailey Mannix sending him to the outside. Evan then put him down with a senton dive from the top rope to the outside. Unfortunately for Mannix though is that when he struck Zach Thompson with the chair he fell on the prone body of Dewey and when the ref came to, he counted the 1,2,3!!! WINNER and the NEW MECW Heavyweight Champion: “The Unbreakable” Zach Thompson.
Bailey Mannix and Evan Money tries to get the edge early on (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Zach Thompson gets the chance to see what it feels to be a bat thanks to Dewey Dawson’s power (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Evan Money goes Matrix on Dawson (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Evan Money goes Matrix 2 (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstaat
Mannix is the third one that can attest to Dawsons power. (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Mannix makes a major mistake with a chair that allows Thompson to get the victory (Photo :Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Best wishes goes out to young Ricky who is shown here with MR K and his family and friends. (Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat)
MECW Returns on May 23rd for more information please take the time to check out their website here.
Missouri Wrestling Revival’s Dubray Tallman MECW fan Roland Dorsey from St. Louis, MO and Fuzzy Hat Club member Lynny Johnson
By Brian Kelley
MWR was happy to be In Woodriver Illinois for our first look at MECW this past Saturday Night. During the evening we watched some great wrestling that saw new MECW Tag team Champions as Huge in Japan (Jimmy Rockwell & Ricky Kwong) defeated The Bayou Outlaws (Mad Dog McDowell & Aaron Masterson). The MWR January wrestler of the month Bailey Mannix showed his power when his faction comprised of Ryan Slade, Huge in Japan, Lovely Leon and Jenna Stark called Exxxplicit Content made waves throughout the night. This and much more will have a full review of the show in the future at MWR.
During the intermission we were happy to team up with out friends at the Fuzzy Hat Club to give away a free MWR T-Shirt and a fuzzy hat to MECW fan Roland Dorsey during a raffle at intermission. We would like to thank our friends at MECW and once again look forward to the recap of the show at MWR soon.
For more information on MECW please check out their website at MECWrestling.net
MECW’S Next show is at Woodriver, Il on April 25th.
Missouri Wrestling Revival 