If your organization or you may be interested in a sponsorship for the HISTORIC FAN FEST planned for Saturday May 13th, 2023 at the Aviator Hotel and you can call 618-719-1034
Thank you to the following sponsors.
GT COLLECTIABLES, Scott Wilder Promotions, Wrestling with Classics owner Matty Montcalm, Willie Hendricks family, Falls County Everywhere, Mr. Anonymous, NBW(New Breed Wrestling) Mid-State Wrestling ACW (American Championship Wrestling) Heart of the Ozark Wrestling League, Interstate Sports Media, Synders Toys.
Wrestling Seminar hosted by “The Ace” Cowboy Bob Orton Jr Academy and SICW. Buff Bagwell will be there to conduct the Seminar and give suggestion on how you can improve your skills. That’s Saturday June 11th at the East Carondelet Illinois Community Center 823 state street. To reserve your spot and attend the big event that night where Buff Bagwell will be call 618-286-4848.
Wednesday Dec 1st, 2021 at the holiday inn at I270 & Watson rd.
Herb Simmons & SICW partner up with Billy Corgan & the NWA.
To bring you not only the induction of Sam Muchnick, Larry Matysik, & Mickey Garagiola to the St. Louis sports HOF. Put the ten pounds of gold on the line for the very first time.
A title defense of your worlds heavyweight champion: NWA Heavyweight champion: Trevor Murdoch vs SICW Classics champion: Attila Khan w/ Travis Cook. Tickets are going fast but still available!
Photos and write up by editor and owner Brian Kelley
SICW fans by now have to be spoiled. For years Herb Simmons have brought in a who’s who of wrestling greats from years past to go along with their roster of talent that have wrestled around the world. Even with their rich history of huge events SICW may have presented their biggest show in their history.
On October 30th the date had been set to have a trunk –n-treat, a hayride and a meet and greet with wrestling greats Dr. D” David Schultz, “The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Sgt. Slaughter, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, The Rock ‘N’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Demolition (Ax & Smash), Cowboy Bob Orton and Haku.
Over 800 fans around the country came early to get their autographs. Elite wrestling historians, photographers and fellow promoters were in the house for such an historic occasion. Not only would the stars of SICW be in action but Jerry Lawler, The Rock ‘N’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), and the man many feel is the baddest man to ever set foot into the ring, Haku challenging SICW Classic Champion Attila Khan for the title.
The wrestling night started off with the National Anthem, an introduction of the legends with Dr. Drew Abbenhaus and Herb Simmons to a rocking crowd.
MWR is proud to present with you, photos of the historic night that cumulated into one of the bloodiest, hardest hitting matches that we ever covered when Attila Khan not only survived but conquered Haku in the main event. The outcome sent shockwaves through the wrestling world and within days the NWA signed Attila to meet the NWA World Champion Trevor Murdoch for the title in St. Louis, Missouri on December 1st.
Chris Hargas & Ken Kasa d. Gary Jackson & Gil Rogers
Jerry Lawler d. TROLL
Jayson Breed d. Jake Lawless
Niles Plonk d. Ax Allwardt
Flash Flanagan & The Big Texan d. Rick Ruby & Richard Shaw
Steve Fender d. Bobby D
Billy McNeil d. Sean Vincent by TKO
The Rock ‘N’ Roll Express d. The Professionals – Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby
Gary Jackson won a dual ring battle royal to become the first SICW Central States Champion.
SICW Classic Champ Attila Khan with Travis Cook d. Haku in a hardcore match.
Join Author Ed Wheatley and SICW Promoter Herb Simmons on Tuesday, October 19th at the popular Tim & Joe’s, at 6500 West Main Street in Belleville Illinois for a Book Signing of the newly released “Wrestling at the Chase book”. Come out and not only get this great Christmas gift, but enjoy a nice Steak Dinner as they serve every Tuesday Night. Thank you to John Brisk and his staff for hosting this book signing starting at 5pm.
It is with great sadness that we are to report today that our longtime friend Tony Casta has passed away. Fans of today know Tony as the man that you first saw along with his wife Wanda as you entered the historic South Broadway Athletic Club each and every month in St. Louis.
Tony Casta was always welcoming to all his fans and took time to tell stories of matches and shows that he had promoted in days gone past. His promotion MMWA to this day can lay claim to being one of the most successful long term promotions in the country packing sell out crowds year after year. Casta would team up with fellow promoter Herb Simmons to do joint shows under the MMWA-SICW umbrella. The two often teamed up to support various fundraisers to give back to the community. His life would not only touch the fans but many wrestlers you and old that he worked with. Chances are if you have seen a wrestler in the Midwest during the past 40 years they have worked with Tony Casta at one point or another.
In 2014 Missouri Wrestling Revival knew that he was an obvious choice for the MWR Lifetime Achievement Award. A great write up was done for the announcement of Tony Casta as the recipient of the award was done by Jimmy Harris and I welcome you to take the time to read it here.
Other Awards
2018 Hall Of Fame Class The Independent St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame.
2018 Hall of Fame Class The Midwest Independent Wrestling Hall Of Fame.
We would like to send our deepest condolences to his lovely wife Wanda, as well as his extended family and friends during this trying time. We will miss his smile and handshake as we enter the doors at the SBAC.
On a personal level, thank you Tony for your friendship and support of MWR. Today is the first day we are without you, but we will always remember you Tony.
This is a must attend event if you are a professional WRESTLING fan, 60th year anniversary of WRESTLING at the chase along with memories of two great individuals, Bruiser Brody and Larry Matysik.
For information and to reserve seats call 618-286-4848.
Plus at noon that day a WRESTLING seminar.
Ronnie Garvin former NWA Champion Cowboy Bob Orton Killer Tim Brooks.
These 3 legends will evaluate your skills to see if you have what it takes to be a professional wrestler. In order to attend you must call NOW to sign up 618-286-4848
At 4pm a MEET AND GREET
The three WRESTLING legends plus the widows of Bruiser Brody and Larry Matysik, Barbara Goodish and Pat Matysik will be signing autographs.
This will be the only time you will be able to meet all of them that day. One paid ticket allows you in the MEET AND GREET and the WRESTLING show that night.
Tonight I was privileged and honored to be invited to the 54th Anniversary of the Cauliflower Alley Club where my great friend Herb Simmons has the distinguished honor to present Larry Matysik’s Pat wife with the Posthumous Award for his dedication to Professional Wrestling.
Herb delivered an excellent speech inducting Larry and sharing their life together in professional wrestling. I cannot think of a better person to bestow this deserving honor on Larry.
Bryan Whitaker
Photo courtesy Bryan Whitaker
Photo courtesy from Bryan Whitaker
Photo courtesy from Bryan Whitaker
Pat Matysik and Herb Simmons – Photo courtesy from Darla Staggs
SICW ALL*STAR WRESTLING and
GIMMICK TREE ENTERTAINMENT
Proudly brings you Tommy Dreamer to the biggest PRO- WRESTLING extravaganza in the midwest.
Not since 2012 when Larry Matysik and SICW worked with Colonel Buck Robley to bring 22 wrestling legends to St.Charles has there been so many legends under one roof.
Joining Tommy Dreamer so for are, Road Warrior Animal, The Baron Von Raschke and Mr. USA Tony Atlas. Next Sunday night at 8pm on the SICW live Facebook another Legend will be announced.
Saturday June 29th at the Belle-Clair Fairgounds is the place to be for this HUGE EVENT. $20.00 dollars for adults, $10.00 for children under 12. Table for 8 people are available, plus sponsorships. For more information on tickets 618-971-5409.
Missouri Wrestling Revival 