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Tonight 7 PM CST on Wrestle Talk Podcast with NWL Star Jeremy Wyatt, KCWX Star J. Savage and SICW Promoter Herb Simmons
Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 7, 2017
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“Queen of SICW” WyldeFyre gets the news that Miss Monica is RETURNING!
Posted by flairwhoooooo on April 17, 2017
MWR Editors note: This title for the post was sent to us via Curtis Wylde and does not reflect the thoughts of the MWR staff.
Just got off the phone with Herb Simmons!!
He has informed me that even though we sent them back to Italy in a “Loser Leaves SICW” match… the new year has brought an end to that clause, and Miss Monica is returning to SICW!
He wants to bring her back… That’s FINE!! Because before I was the “Number 1 Ginja”, and the “Uncrowned Midwest Manager of the Year“… I was a trained Professional Wrestler!
So, April 29th in Millstadt, IL. The self-proclaimed “MWR Female Wrestler of the Year” Miss Monica will be going 1 on 1 with the “Queen of SICW“, the “Lioness of the Lou“… WyldeFyre!
And I’m going to send Miss Monica BACK to Italy… again!
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SICW ALL-STAR WRESTLING
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Dartallion Allen Jr. Top Draw: 2016 MWR Female Wrestler of the Year Monica Passeri
Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 10, 2017
Missouri Wrestling Revival is so blessed to have the talents of Dartallion Allen Jr. as a long time contributor of MWR. Wrestling fans have enjoyed his artworks on the site that is called MWR Top Draws featuring the likes of, Kurt Angle, AJ Styles , Samoa Joe as well as local stars like Gary Jay, Brandon Aarons and “Miss Natural” Heather Patera.
Dartallion Allen Jr. is set to honor each of the 2016 MWR Award recipients with their very own MWR Top Draw. The first one finished is none other than the 2016 Female Wrestler of the Year, Monica Passeri . The MWR plaque is sponsored by SICW Promoter Herb Simmons and will feature this very own artwork in the frame, so be sure to look for the presentation of the plaque in the near future at this very site.
If you would like to have some artwork done by the very talented Dartallion Allen Jr. here is how to do so. Tell him MWR set you.
Email Dartallion21x@gmail.com
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9×12 Bristol board sketch : $25/ with grey tones $35
11×14 Bristol board sketch $35
/ with grey tones $45
11×17 Bristol board sketch $45/ grey tones free
Digital color prints 8×10,11×14,11×17
$10, $15, $20
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: 2016 Female Wrestler of the Year, AJ Styles, “Miss Natural” Heather Patera, Brandon Aarons, Dartallion Allen JR, Gary Jay, Herb Simmons, Kurt Angle, Miss Natural, Missouri Wrestling Revival i, Monica Passeri, MWR Top Draws, Samoa Joe, SICW, TNA, WWE | Leave a Comment »
Larry Matysik and Herb Simmons Q and A Live this Wednesday at 6:00 pm
Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 17, 2017
Tune in this Wednesday at 6:00pm and hear some classic stories about St. Louis wrestling, all of the legendary wrestlers, Sam Muchnick and Wrestling at the Chase! Hosted by legendary WATC announcer Larry Matysik and SICW All Star wrestling Promoter Herb Simmons.
Larry and Herb will also be answering questions as well as talking about St Louis wrestling!
So tune in and relive the golden era of Pro Wrestling and ask these two icons of the sport a question!
Go to Herb Simmons FB page and join on the live broadcast!
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Herb Simmons, Larry Matysik, NWA, Sam Muchnick, SICW, Wrestling at the Chase | Leave a Comment »
SICW Holiday Spectacular with Jimmy Hart, Ron Powers vs Vic the Bruiser -December 2016 Recap
Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 1, 2017
Clint Poe & Jimmy D def. Curt Gannon & Cousin Gator
Bobby D def. The Big Texan by DQ
Gary Jackson & Sean Vincent def. Curtis Wylde & Dave Vaughn
Wrestling legend Jimmy Hart and Santa visit the SICW fans during the intermission.
Johnny Blade def. Moondog Rover
Cowboy Marc Houston def. Chris Hargas
Kongo Kong def. Travis Titan
Steve Fender def. Ken Kasa by DQ
SICW Classic Champ Ron Powers def. Vic The Bruiser
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Big Daddy, Bobby D, Chris Hargas, Clint Poe, Cousin Gator, Cowboy Marc Houston, Curt Gannon, December 2016, Herb Simmons, Jimmy D, Jimmy Hart, Johnny Blade, Ken Kasa, Kongo Kong, Larry Matysik, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MMWA-SICW, MWR, Ron Powers, SICW, Steve Fender, The Big Texan, Travis Cook, Travis Titan, Vic the Bruiser, WWE, WyldeFyre | Leave a Comment »
Herb Simmons Talks about “Wrestling at the Chase” for Sunday Sports Extra on KPLR
Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 11, 2016
(KPLR) – On Sunday Sports Extra, veteran wrestling promoter Herb Simmons joined Rich Gould on Sunday Sports Extra to talk about vintage shows on “Wrestling at the Chase“. Herb is Executive Director of St. Clair’s 911 system and still has wrestling shows in the Metro St. Louis area SICW . He’s been a promoter 43 years.
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Special Meet and Greet with Jimmy Hart this Saturday Night- Travis Cook Speaks Out
Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 8, 2016
Plus the Manager of Champions Travis Cook has a message for Jimmy Hart
SICW ALL-STAR WTESTLING
Only at SICW events will you see this quality of talent keeping the St.Louis Wrestling tradition alive. Larry Matysik, former right hand man to the late Sam Muchnick knows more about the history and tradition of St.Louis wrestling than anyone. Travis Cook and Big Daddy both have managed and been in the ring with legends and made some also. “The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart has managed many of the greats. These four individuals will be at the meet and greet this coming Saturday December 10th at 5pm at the East Carondelet Illinois community center. Call 618-286-4848 to get information on the cost to attend both events.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Big Daddy, Herb Simmons, Jimmy Hart, Larry Matysik, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MWR, SICW, Travis Cook, WWE | Leave a Comment »
Ricky Cruz Reflects on his Career in the Midwest- See Him One Last Time on Saturday
Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 23, 2016
When Ricky Cruz told me recently that he was calling it a career for some reason I just did not compute that it would actually happen. Maybe I was in denial. Time passed and to be honest I had forgotten all about it till I was having breakfast at Denny’s with my friends Ben Simon, Patrick Brandmeyer and Gary Weiss and it was one of the main topics this past Friday night.
To say that Ricky Cruz was influential in the Midwest since his debut in 2011 would be an understatement. One of the top stars in his country of Puerto Rico, fans quickly fell in love with not only the wrestling skills that Cruz possessed but the rare charisma that only a few are blessed with. In fact other than Brandon Espinosa and Jeremy Wyatt there most likely is no other wrestler that I photographed or wrote their name on our site more throughout his time in the Midwest, than “The King of Chaos”, Ricky Cruz.
There is no doubt that his feuds and matches with the likes of Ron Powers, Jeremy Wyatt, Adam Pearce, and Jake Dirden will be remembered for years to come. More than once I have seen a crowd that was dead for one reason or another come alive as Cruz was able to establish a connection with them and get them to their feet.
Cuz always took the time to help other young stars in the area along the way with advice in and out of the ring. Though I have mentioned it more than once already it can’t be stated enough the connection that Ricky Cruz had with his fans, young and old. As a photographer he made my job FUN and easy when it was time to get that awesome photo of a wrestler with his fans, before, during and after the matches. If I only had a dollar each time a fan asked for me to take their photo with him through the years I could take December off.
He would go on to star for almost every respectable company in the MWR Coverage area, winning titles and being named the 2014 MWR Wrestler of the Year. We were also honored to have him be a part of the first series of the MWR Trading card set at number #78.
When Ben Simon came up with the idea of having a MWR Missouri Title, Ricky Cruz became the first ever champion when he defeated Jake Dirden. I am forever grateful that he took pride in carrying the title that had the MWR name throughout the state of Missouri. We had so much fun through his reign working with several top promotions and wrestlers along the way.
On a personal level, the future Mrs. Brian Kelley, (Dubray) and I will always consider Ricky a dear friend.
This Saturday I hope that you join me as we say farewell to Ricky Cruz as he takes on his arch rival Jake Dirden one last time at Dynamo Pro Wrestling at the Ready Room on Saturday night.
I leave you with Ricky Cruz’s final goodbye through social media, but it will be so much sweeter for you to say goodbye to him in person.
By the way Ricky if you decide to renege on this announcement afterwards I am all for it.
Cruz can’t lose.
Brian Kelley – Missouri Wrestling Revival Owner and Editor
Thank you!!
Since May 2011 I’ve had the opportunity to be here in the mid-west doing what I love, WRESTLING. It’s been great to have the chance to entertain the fans and work with so many talented people.
I wanted to take a minute before this 2 last matches and thank the people that have help me and encourage me to continue doing what I love when I thought I would never set foot in a ring ever again. When I came to St. Louis I was injured and I was never to wrestle again or at least that’s what I was told by my Dr. but that wasn’t the case.
As I was getting better I had the chance to meet Keith Smith and Tony Costa, two gentleman that has been in wrestling forever. They gave me a place to train and later on my first opportunity to come back to the ring. For that I will forever be grateful.
Also thanks to Herb Simmons because he gave me a chance to do great things at SICW. Even when we don’t see eye to eye in a couple of things this days I still appreciate the opportunity and the faith he had in me and my work. I hope one day we can seat at Steak and Shake like we use to and talk wrestling.
I have to thank all the veterans that helped in any way, Keith, Chester, Gary, Pete, for all the advice and their comments. Thank you for helping me be better at this craft.
To Dynamo Pro
For giving me a home, a family, and a purpose. It has been an amazing journey with the group and I will definitely miss the shows. Jim Yount, don’t ever quit, don’t ever slow down, you have something really special in your hands.
Crystal Yount my big sis, thank you for always being the voice of reason, for always believing in me and always care about was going on with me. You are family to me!
To the Dynamo staff
From the announcers, photographer, merchandise tables, security, Door, everybody, I will miss hanging out all the time. thanks for the good times!
To my family
Thank you for always keeping me going, for the support and for showing up and surprising me at the shows, it always meant a lot to me
Amanda, what can I say, my corner stone, you being there at every show made it so much bigger. Thank you for not only supporting me but for living the wrestling life with me, the pains, the road trips, the endless nights, the merch table, the driving, the weeks away from each other, the sacrifices and the Iron Skillets hehehe
To the boys
Thank you for the training sessions, the road trips, the stories the laughs and the matches. It’s been amazing to spend all this time with you guys. I love you all! Except you Espy…… hehehe
To the guys like Espy, Dirden, Outlaw, Wyatt, Shorty, Dingo, Pearce, Noriega, Discovery, Barry HP, it was an honor and a privilege to be in the ring with you. Thank you for making me look better than I am hehehe!
To MWR
Thank you for covering my matches, for the pics, and for the awards. Thanks to you I always had pics to send my son. Thanks Brian!!
To all the companies in the area
MMWA,SICW, DYNAMO,CWA,3XW,METRO,NEW BREED,GWF,IWA MID,GATEWAY ELITE,GALLI
Thank you for the opportunity, the respect and the chance to perform in front of the crowds.
To the fans thank you for always supporting me, for buying my merch, for screaming and chanting and making it fun for me. I’m truly grateful for all of it.
Its been amazing!!
Last 2 matches, lets make them count!!!
11.26.16 Ready Room St. Louis – Ricky Cruz vs Jake Dirden
12.11.16 Galli Arena Chicago – Ricky Cruz vs El Mesias
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Lumberjacks, a Cage and FirePup in Swansea
Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 15, 2016
By Patrick Brandmeyer
Our ring announcer was Drew Abbenhaus; your referees were Denny Thomas, Jay King, and Nick Ridenour.
A local young lady sang the National Anthem to start the show…nicely done. Promoter Herb Simmons acknowledged the many sponsors and supporters of SICW as well as the Swansea Fire Department prior to the show’s opening matchup.
Moondog Rover vs. Waco(w/ Big Daddy): Moondog OVAH remains one of the most popular competitors in the area.
Big Daddy’s main charge Vic The Bruiser has been gaining momentum, picking up a recent win over Sean Vincent and being scheduled to face Gary Jackson at the next East Carondelet show.
This was your standard-issue Moondog match, but Waco got the cheap rollup pin with a handful of denim in 6:57.
Larry Matysik paid a visit to say a few words to the fans in attendance. I shook his hand as he was leaving…unfortunately, I’ve only had a handful of opportunities to converse with Larry. If I’d remembered the raffle for a steak dinner with Larry and Herb, I would have brought more cash than I did…
Big Jim Hoffarth vs. “The Suplex Cyclone” Curt Gannon: Gannon recently made his St. Louis-area debut with a time-limit draw against Superstar Steve Fender in East Carondelet; this was my first time seeing him in person. He was able to execute a couple of very impressive suplexes on the 300-plus-pounder, living up to his nickname.
At one point Hoffarth accidentally threw Gannon over the top rope and the referee didn’t call for a disqualification…whoops. At any rate, Hoffarth rallied but missed a big splash off the second rope…Gannon took advantage with a hold called the Arachnid Clutch(a trapped-arm headscissors on the mat).
Not sure if it was a tapout or unconscious “submission”, but that was the ballgame in 7:02…slight upset there.
Flaming Freddie Fury vs. Purple Passion: THE REMATCH TO END ALL REMATCHES~! Fury and Passion entered together, but Herb told them that they were facing each other.
They did do more actual wrestling this time around, as opposed to going full comedy as they did in their previous bout.
This match also had an actual finish, as Passion won with a Fameasser in 5:51.
“Dead Sexy” Daniel Gunner vs. “The” Ace Hawkins: Hawkins was particularly insistent about the ring announcement, especially the pronunciation of his nickname(“THEE”).
Gunner had a size and power advantage(as one heckling fan noted to Ace: “Why are you so tiny?”), but Ace used his speed and agility to gain an advantage. Gunner had a strong effort, but Ace rolled up him with feet on the ropes for the cheap win in 9:30.
“Your Canadian Hero” Sean Vincent vs. “Unstable” Dave Vaughn: These two have feuded for the past several months; Vaughn has been intent on turning Vincent into a “villain” again. The match was pretty good despite a few sloppy spots; Vincent just barely got Vaughn up and over for a backdrop in the early minutes of the match.
These two have worked together enough times that they’re familiar with each other(SCOUTING~!); Vincent picked up the victory after a Death Valley Driver in 11:01.
“Ironman” Ken Kasa vs. “Volatile” Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre), Lumberjack Match: The Swansea firefighters were the lumberjacks and made their entrance to “Proud To Be An American”. It took some time for them to get their cue…I had to make the wisecrack that, per Ben Simon, they were waiting for the beat to drop.
Wylde tried to walk away from the match, only to be blocked by the mascot Firepup and carried back to the ring by the firefighters. In terms of working for its intended purpose, I would consider this the best match of the night; Wyldefyre got another “Shiny Pants Has No Butt” chant, if I remember correctly.
Wyldefyre tried to interfere and a firefighter carried her away from ringside on his shoulders…hey, we just saw a fireman’s carry by an actual fireman! *ducks thrown objects* Firepup blinded Wylde with a fire extinguisher and Kasa capitalized with the John Wu Dropkick to win in 10:37…nicely done.
Classic Champion Ron Powers & “Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One” Gary Jackson vs. Attila Khan & Brandon Espinosa(w/ Travis Cook), best-of-three-falls cage match: This was a brawl from start to finish; Khan was left bloody, as has become tradition.
The match seemed rushed from my perspective, but the fans liked it and that’s what counted. Khan pinned Jackson after hitting him in the throat with his fork in 3:24. Jackson gave him a taste of his own medicine with a throat shot with the fork, pinning Khan to even the score in 5:10(total).
(Everyone’s favorite domestic terrorist Travis had the chutzpah to complain about Jackson’s use of the foreign object.) Espy scaled the cage to deliver a cross-bodyblock onto Powers & Jackson. (The cage wasn’t particularly tall compared to those in bigger promotions, but it was still a cool visual.) Travis threw a chair into the cage and decked the official on the arena floor, leading to Espinosa using it to clean house; however, he couldn’t score the deciding fall on either opponent. Khan picked up Jackson for a bodyslam, but fell over Powers in a schoolboy trip and Powers dropped an elbow on Khan for the final fall in 8:30(total); all right then. Powers defends against Espinosa at the East Carondelet show on the 19th…that should be a very interesting bout.
(EDIT 11/13: The TV show reminded me of more details from the bout; Travis actually entered the cage after striking referee Jay King in an attempt to interfere, then tried to get Espy out of the cage for the win only to find out that escaping the cage wasn’t an official way to win…heh.)
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Ace Hawkins, Attila Kahn, Big Daddy, Brandon Espinosa, Curt Gannon, Curtis Wylde, Daniel Gunner, Dave Vaughn, Flaming Freddie Fury, Gary Jackson, Herb Simmons, Jay King, Jim Hoffarth, Ken Kasa, Larry Matysik, Moondog, Moondog Rover, Purple Passion, Ron Powers, Sean Vincent, SICW, Vic the Bruiser, Waco, WyldeFyre | Leave a Comment »
Win a Dinner with Larry Matysik and Herb Simmons at the Outback Steak House this Saturday Night
Posted by flairwhoooooo on October 30, 2016
Here is your chance to help support the firefighters of the Swansea fire Department by supporting their fundraiser on Saturday November 5th 8pm at their firehouse.
Plus get a chance to win a free Steak dinner at OutBack steak house with Larry Matysik and Promoter Herb Simmons and talk with them about the golden days of Wrestling at the Chase. They both have hours of stories and knowledge. Other will try to tell you they know about it, but they don’t have the facts like these two have.
That’s Saturday November 5th 8pm Swansea fire house 144 Huntwood rd.
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