Shocking developments at MMWA-SICW in East Carondelet this past Saturday.
Missouri Wrestling Revival were all set to present the trophy awarded to the Classic Wrestling Champion Danny Boy Hawkins for becoming the first CWC Champion this past January in the one night tournament.
The fan favorite Danny Boy had just had a great win in a war with “The Worlds Fittest Wrestler” Mark Sterling. Afterwards MMWA-SICW Commissioner Keith Smith and MWR’S Dubray Tallman surprised Danny Boy with the trophy in the middle of the ring.
The champ took time to thanks his fans and family for their support and wanted to give a special thanks to his very best friend Ron Powers.
Powers is one of the most feared men in St Louis, had defeated MMWA-SICW Heavyweight and TV Champ Gary Jackson by count out earlier in the night came into the ring to give his friend a hug and congratulations.
Dubray was on her way out of the ring to let the two friends cherish the moment when promoter Herb Simmons asked Dubray to come back for MWR photographer Mike Van Hoogstraat to take a photo for the media.
Mike shot the photo…..then it happened Ron Powers delivered a clothesline from hell on his good friend, while Dubray ran for cover. Powers then went on a rampage destroying the trophy and continuing the beat down on Danny Boy while the crowd was stunned.
Thankfully Gary Jackson came in the ring on Danny Boys behalf but not before the damage was done. It was clear that Ron Powers had sent the message to the whole locker room, he was not to be trusted and everyone should watch their backs.
What will the following months at MMWA-SICW bring as Danny Boy, Ron Powers and Gary Jackson all have unsettled business to be taken care of.
Thanks to Mike Van Hoogstraat for sharing with you photos of this historic moments in St Louis Wrestling.
Wrestling fans, we were excited last week when our friend Herb Simmons invited us to East Carondelt Illinois for MMWA-SICW action for their special TV taping.
Danny Boy at one time was considered the best in the area….Some things never change as he has once again earned his way to the top. Do not miss Danny Boy vs. Mark Sterling for the very first time..with the title on the line. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Then we were told the Classic Wrestling Champion Danny Boy Hawkins would defend his title. Hawkins won the tournament last month with a tough final victory over Brandon Espinosa and to prove that he will not back down from no man his opponent is none other than……………Mark Sterling.
Sir Bradley Charles future is bright but here he has his hands full with Mark Sterling at Metro Pro Wrestling ..Sterling looks to make Danny Boy’s reign as the CCW Champion very short this weekend for MMWA-SICW (Photo Credit Brian Kelley) .
Sterling is considered by many to be the top wrestler in the Midwest today and will look to add the CAC Championship to his resume.
Mike Sydal is not only loved by the fans and the girls but here his peers show true respect for him as Sir Bradley Charles, and MWR photographer Gary Giaffoglione and “The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell support the Mike Sydal super hero T-shirt...Get one for yourself.
Also announced at MMWA-SICW is the return of the 2009 PWI Rookie of the Year and most recently 2010 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mike Sydal. Sydal has been seen at Ring of Honor throughout last year, so we urge you to take the chance to see this rising star live while you still can before he is called upon from the WWE.
You will also have the chance to purchase his very own MWR Trading card #37 and have him autograph them himself before they are gone!!
Look for MWR Trading cards from these Superstars that night (if there not already sold out!!)
#2 Mark Sterling-
#5 Mike Sydal
#6 Jeremy Wyatt
#12 Brandon Espinosa
#13 Dave Vaughn
#37 Mike Sydal
Oh but that is not all. The one and only Jeremy Wyatt will be live and in action for the very first time at MMWA-SICW.
Wyatt has been one half of the Missouri Wrestling Revival Match of the Year for three years in a row!!!!
True evil makes his way to MMWA-SICW this Saturday. Can MMWA-SICW handle the aggression of Jeremy Wyatt ? (Photo Credit Bill Smith)
Often hated but never underestimated, I am thrilled to find out which MMWA-SICW Superstar will have the task of meeting the Rebel.
The night of action will be taped to air on Channel 8 in Illinois (Wild World of Wrestling will continue on 981) with legend Larry Matysik calling the play by play as your favorite MMWA-SICW Stars provide a night of action that you will not forget.
We will also be having a MMWA-SICW Superstar throw out a MWR T-shirt to one of the great fans in attendance.
You will not want to miss all the hard hitting action from East Carondelt including your favorites such as Gary Jackson, Ron Powers,Brandon Espinosa, Dave Vaughn and many more.
Join myself, Dubray Tallman and Mike Van Hoogstraat for this must see event this Saturday.
East Carondelet Community Center)
823 State St East Carondelt. Il 62240
Hello All, this is Dubray Tallman with “Dubi Meets the Fans of MMWA-SICW” The house was packed at East Carondelet, Saturday, December 11, 2010.
This was an important night for us as the fine people at MMWA-SICW was honoring the hard work that we do at MWR with a presentation in front of their fans and we finally caught up with Larry Matysik to present him with the 2009 MWR Lifetime Achievement Award .
Also on this exciting night was the best of the best 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling going one on one against the one and only Mike Sydal. This night also featured two grudge matches starting off with a leather strap match showing the wrath of the powerhouse Ron Powers taking on the Big Texan with Gary Jackson as the special referee. Bad blood and respect was on the line in a grueling 2 out of 3 falls match between the former MMWA-SICW Champion Dave Vaughn and Brandon Espinosa led by Vaughn’s ex manager Travis Cook.
I won’t lie as I was nervous as could be heading to the show as this was the first time that I had been to a show without Brian, who was in Granite City, Illinois covering NWA Dynamo/High Voltage Wrestling. I was fortunate to be able to catch a ride with our good friend and MWR photographer Mike Van Hoogstraat and Larry Eddicott to the show.
The nerves would soon be long gone as everyone at MMWA-SICW made me feel very welcomed as they prepared to bring the fans the best show they could to end the year. While they got ready to open the doors I caught up with some good friends along with Larry Matysik who are two great guys.
Danny Boy (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
I had found the MWR Wrestler of the Night in MMWA-SICW fan favorite Danny Boy.
Danny Boy was able to wear the MWR Holiday green and red shirt to the ring prior to his match. Mission accomplished for the MWR wrestler of the night, I found my Santa hats that I was going to give everyone who sat in the front row. I decided to just give them to the children, and they seemed very happy about wearing them. I made the mistake of running out of the hats and one cute little girl was in tears. Being a mother of three myself I that hit at home and thankfully I was wearing my reindeer antlers and was able to make her happy by giving them to her but I made her promise me that she would wear them.
MMWA-SICW Promoter Herb Simmons and Dubray Tallman. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Herb Simmons presented us with a great plaque from MMWA-SICW that Brian was thrilled about, and my speech to Larry Matysik went off without a glitch so I was feeling good and off to find some friends to be a part of Dubi Meets the Fans.
(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The first set of fans I met were Devan and Dylan, from East Carondelet and this was the first time they had been to the matches. They were excited about seeing some girls wrestle, and asked for me to choose a wrestler for them. I chose young Chase King for them and King is shown here holding Dylan’s sister Jaelyn.
(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Marla Bradshaw was super excited to get her picture with Ron Powers, she was all smiles and happy as a lark, she couldn’t wait to get her hands wrapped around this beast of a man.
(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Marla’s son Cody also wanted to choose a wrestler, so he went with the young high flyer Ace Hawkins.
Prior to Danny Boy’s match with Tony Raze, he threw out the shirt to Sarah Kinkade. Danny Boy would go on to pick up a big win on the hated “Lockdown” Raze.
(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Look for a full photo recap from Mike Van Hoogstraat in the near future at MWR, and I hope all the fans have had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Till next time, be good and I hope to see you at the shows in 2011.
When you say the name Larry Matysik to a wrestling fan in St Louis, you get the same warm feeling that St Louis Cardinal fans get when you mention former ST Louis Cardinal announcer Jack Buck. Admiration and great memories quickly come to mind.
Both men were the fans best friend when it came to providing them with the much desired information about what was transpiring in the sport that they were into.
Buck was the man to hear the play by play of Cardinal greats such as Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Willie McGee and Bruce Sutter. Fans watched as Matysik called play by play in matches that saw “King Kong” Brody, Dick “the Bruiser, Lou Thesz, Gene Kiniski, Pat O’Connor, Harley Race, Buddy Rogers and many more in action.
St Louis promoter Sam Muchnick was wise enough to know that for wrestling to succeed in St Louis, a sports town that he would have to bring the same respectability that the Cardinals brought to the city.
Wrestling at the Chase
A main piece to the puzzle would be the Voice of Wrestling at the Chase. The television program which broadcast from 1959 to 1983 from the majestic Chase Hotel would be the face of wrestling in St Louis.
Larry interviewing David Von Erich after beating Harley Race
Matysik has been much more than a man calling the play by play of great matches in St Louis. At the young age of 16 in 1963, Muchnick hire Matysik and would be very supportive and helpful in the career that saw Matysik also man the publicist and office manager, as well as book the matches.
In 1984 he would begin working with Vince McMahon and then WWF (now WWE) till 1993.
Matysik has since gone on to write some of the must read books in the industry including
1) Wrestling at the Chase: The Inside Story of Sam Muchnick and the Legends of Professional Wrestling
Wrestling at the Chase is a fond, informative, amusing, and even poignant look at the who’s who of professional wrestling and legendary St. Louis promoter Sam Muchnick.
St. Louis was the capital, and Muchnick the ruler of professional wrestling, before Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment took over. What happened in St. Louis paved the way for today’s multi-billion-dollar sports entertainment industry. The centerpiece of this magical operation was “Wrestling at the Chase,” a television program which broadcast from 1959 to 1983 from the majestic Chase Hotel.
Larry Matysik was Muchnick’s protégé and longtime announcer for the television show. With an insider’s eye for detail and accuracy, he recalls funny and amazingly touching tales about the characters who created professional wrestling as we know it. Ric Flair, “King Kong” Brody, Dick “the Bruiser,” the Von Erichs, Lou Thesz, Gene Kiniski, Pat O’Connor, Johnny Valentine, Dick Murdoch, Harley Race, Buddy Rogers, Jack Brisco, and Andre the Giant are all prominently featured. So is Muchnick himself, the Damon Runyan of wrestling, a man who helped mould the bizarre business of circus and sport. The savage twists of the politics of wrestling are on display as well, particularly the changes that rocked the mat world during the early ’80s.
2) Drawing Heat the Hard Way
Thrilling but flawed, entertaining despite the swerves and double-crosses, captivating even when repugnant… professional wrestling has enjoyed the attention and loyalty of untold millions for nearly a century. How and why is precisely what Larry Matysik examines in his third book, Drawing Heat the Hard Way: How Wrestling Really Works.
Wrestlers have their own private language, and in the unique world of wrestling “drawing heat” is a very good thing: the successful generation of crowd reaction and fan excitement. The Hard Way? That’s both exactly what it sounds like and something no one in the industry plans for: a legitimate and unintentional wound suffered because something’s gone awry. In Drawing Heat the Hard Way, Matysik explains what it takes to win the hearts and minds of wrestling fans, and how, at times, mistakes, controversy and unexpected turns of events have damaged the reputation or forever changed the business he loves.
If anyone understands wrestling, the problem-child offspring of whatever “real” sport is, it’s Matysik. Drawing Heat the Hard Way takes on the way wrestling is booked or planned; analyzes the roles of wrestlers and announcers, and explores steroids as an industry and fan issue. It also considers wrestling’s power-brokers, from those who influence the business by reporting on it, like Dave Meltzer, to those who make the final decisions on what gets broadcast every week, like the omnipresent Vince McMahon, and even to those who influence the sport with their pocketbooks — the fans themselves.
At times humorous, occasionally heartbreaking, always insightful, Drawing Heat the Hard Way is ultimately an objective take on what it means to be a wrestling fan, from someone who knows the business inside and out.
3) Brody: The Triumph and Tragedy of Wrestling’s Rebel
The most unpredictable and charismatic grappler of all time? The brute that made brawling an art before the term “hardcore” was coined? The confrontational businessman who fought for every penny he felt he deserved?
“Bruiser” Brody had no peers when it came to blood and guts, controversy and independence. Most wrestling promoters portrayed their top talent as exactly that kind of free-spirited, take-no-guff personality. They didn’t mean it, though — which explains why so few would admit to respecting Brody even as they featured him time and again.
So why did they give him work? Simple. “Bruiser” Brody delivered the goods in the ring and at the box office.
In the 1970s and early 80s, Brody was one of the few performers, along with Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, to be recognized as a national star. With his fiery personality, Brody also conquered the international market.
Nearly two decades after his murder in Puerto Rico, Brody: The Triumph and Tragedy of Wrestling’s Rebel delivers a complete portrait of Brody’s remarkable life. Co-authors Barbara Goodish, Brody’s widow, and Larry Matysik, a close friend, offer a first-time opportunity to truly understand one of the sport’s most complex and controversial human beings. Goodish’s account of her husband’s horrific murder and its aftermath is both heartbreaking and compelling, while Matysik’s insider knowledge of the business puts Brody’s place in wrestling history into perspective. With a foreword by WWE announcer Jim Ross, Brody offers readers the unvarnished truth about one of the greatest wrestling legends of all time.
4) An electronic book- From the Golden Era
This unique digital publication offers a complete record of every twist and turn, of every performer, of all the battles from television’s legendary Wrestling at the Chase, and every card presented at both the historic Kiel Auditorium and The Arena (Checkerdome) during the glory era of the St. Louis promotion.
Wrestling at the Chase announcer and St. Louis insider Larry Matysik adds background about the personalities, business, secrets, and politics to make this electronic book a revealing, in-depth account of three decades of wrestling’s golden era. Featuring everything from attendance figures, to booking strategies, to insights and NWA championship bouts, From the Golden Era: The St. Louis Wrestling Record Book is the once-in-a-lifetime document that every serious wrestling observer must have.
Matysik has also been instrumental in keeping the history of one of the highest rated wrestling television programs Wrestling at the Chase alive with Classic St Louis Wrestling, hosted by Matysik himself. In 2007. Matysik headed a team to bring to St Louis the St Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame.
He was joined in this effort by promoter Herb Simmons, webmaster Mitch Martsey, sports journalist Keith Schildroth, and longtime fan Nick Ridenour. The Hall of Fame was created to honor the role St. Louis played in helping to establish professional wrestling in North America. Today the hall can be seen at the historic South Broadway Athletic club.
In 2011 fans in St Louis will once again be able to hear the Voice himself call wrestling matches when he returns to TV on Sunday February 6, 2011 at 11:30 am and then rebroadcast on Sunday evening at 10:30pm on Charter Cable channel 8. The matches will be taped in East Carondelet Community Center on Saturday January 22nd.
Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat
We were thrilled and excited when Matysik agreed to accept the 2009 MWR Lifetime Achievement Award. Earlier this month at MMWA-SICW, MWR’S Dubray Tallman had the honor to present the plaque to a true gentleman and ambassador of pro wrestling, Larry Matysik
Once again, thank you so much for your positive contribution to pro wrestling Larry Matysik.
Please join us at MWR on January 1st when we will announce the recipient for the 2010 MWR Lifetime Achievement Award.
Herb Simmons and MWR'S Dubray Tallman. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Dubray Tallman was proud to represent MWR in East Carondelet Illinois as the fine promotion MMWA-SICW presented us with a wonderful plaque honoring the hard work here at the MWR Site.
Thanks to the fan cam from Larry Endicott I am able to share with you in progress of the presentation to Dubray from our good friend Herb Simmons.
On a personal note as Dubray so wonderfully stated we would like to thank everyone at MMWA-SICW for their recognition of this award, as well as their hospitality to everyone at MWR.
We have made friends and memories at MMWA-SICW that will last a lifetime.
Wrestling fans in St Louis will have a lot to be excited for in 2011. This past weekend at MMWA-SICW at East Carondelet, they were excited to announce that on January 22nd coming live from the Community Center they will be doing their very first TV Taping for Charter Cable Channel 8.
Sponsored from fine people at Mueller Furniture in Belleville Illinois and Schrieber Towing from Cahokia Illinois fans in St Louis will have a great opportunity to catch the wrestling action from the 2009 MWR Promotion of Year, MMWA-SICW.
Wrestling fans of the past will be excited to hear the voice of St Louis’s Wrestling at the Chase Mr Larry Matysik will once again be the man behind the mic calling play by play for this must see show. That’s right, Matysik a long time friend of Promoters Tony Casta and Herb Simmons will be worth the time alone to tune in.
That’s not all!!
The SICW will be crowing its first Champion as the first CWC (CLASSIC WRESTLING CHAMPION).
To determine the new champion an 8 man tournament has been announced to be held on January 22nd. Those competing in the tournament are as follows, Brandon Espinosa, “The big Texan” Dave Vaughn, Chris Hargas, Waco, Gary Jackson, Danny Boy, and Ron Powers. Each of these wrestlers have earned the right to be in this huge attraction on January 22nd. Make your plans now to be at the East Carondelet Community Center on Saturday January 22nd for the first television taping for Charter cable 8 and welcome Larry Matysik back to the air waves as he calls the play by play.
The first show will air on Sunday February 6, 2011 at 11:30 am and then rebroadcast on Sunday evening at 10:30pm on Charter Cable channel 8.
Thanks to the Crimefighter of the St. Louis Wrestling Community we have Herb Simmons Announcement of this exciting events to take place.
Look for more exciting information coming to you about MMWA-SICW in the upcoming month.
* MWR’S presentation of Larry Matysik’s Lifetime Achievement Award
* This past weekends photo recap from East Carondelet from Mike Van Hoogstraat
* Dubi Meets the MMWA-SICW Fans
* MMWA-SICW presents MWR with an appreciation plaque
* A thorough look at the upcoming CWC tournament and the participants
MWR’S Dubray Tallman is excited to be a part of MMWA-SICW’S final show of the year.
A packed show filled with first, feuds and a legend, there is no reason for you to miss this show that has something for everyone.
MWR will give away one free MWR Christmas bag to one lucky MMWA-SICW fan in the 50/50 drawing. So get their early and bring your Santa hat with you.
Lets look at this great card.
The 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling returns to MMWA-SICW this weekend. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Mark Sterling is highly considered the top wrestler in the Midwest. The current MWR Wrestler of the Year debuted a few months ago so it was with great excitement when promoter Herb Simmons and I spoke that he was to return to action at MMWA-SICW.
His will face off against the Mike Sydal.
Mike Sydal has taken on some of the best in Ring of Honor including Christopher Daniels on HDNET in 2010 (Photo Credit Scott Finkelstein)
This will be the very first time that Sydal, the 2009 Pro Wrestling Illustrated wrestler of the Year will wrestle for MMWA-SICW. Sydal has had a banner year in 2010, making his way to wrestle for Ring of Honor for several months all around the country and on Direct TV’s HDNET ROH Monday night wrestling. In Kansas City fans have seen Mike Sydal on their TV screen for Metro Pro Sports wrestling.
Now for the first time Sydal will be coming to their TV in St Louis.
Ron Powers is one of the most intimidating men ever in the Midwest. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Who will win this sure to be classic match and where will you be when it happens? There is only one place to be and that is in East Carondelet on Saturday.
Fans of the big men of wrestling, will have their gift in the match of Ron Powers going toe to toe with the Big Texan. These two have fought inside the ring and outside the building with no definite answer to who has the edge. The pressure will be on both men as Simmons has mandated that this be a Leather strap match.
Travis Cook and The Big Texan has gave MMWA-SICW a hard time throughout 2010. Here they have words with St Louis great Keith Smith. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
This is setting to be the war of all wars so therefore a special ref has been assigned to maintain control in this war between two behemoths.
Gary Jackson is once again the man at MMWA-SICW. This weekend he has been called on to maintain order between Ron Powers and The Big Texan. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
That man is the new MMWA-SICW Champion “Gorgeous” Gary Jackson.
Dave Vaughn had been the MMWA-SICW Champion for most of the year. Now he will have to be the hunter instead of the hunted. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Last month tensions was up in sell crowd at East Carondelet during the battle between Dave Vaughn and Brandon Espinosa.
Vaughn is looking to regain the momentum back after losing the MMWA-SICW Championship from Espinosa’s teammate The Future” Donovan Ruddick in Travis Cook’s group ‘The Elitism’.
Espinosa is one of the very best in the game today and with Travis Cook in his corner he looks to keep Vaughn from moving back up the ladder with a big win in this 2 out of 3 falls match. Promoter Simmon’s issued a stern warning to Travis “the crook” Cook that if he interferes there will be a price to pay.
MWR'S Dubray Tallman (Photo credit Brian Kelley)
For the very first time at East Carondelet, fans will have the chance to be a part of Dubray Tallman’s Dubi meets the fans. For those who are new to the site, Dubi meets the fans gives you the chance to have your picture taken with your favorite MMWA-SICW wrestler and have it posted right here on this very site.
If you love Wrestling at the Chase, then take the time to wish Merry Christmas to the voice of Wrestling at the Chase Larry Matysik who will be in attendance. ST Louis’s own Matysik is one of the greatest people ever in the sport of wrestling and is always great with the fans.
We are also honored that MMWA-SICW has invited us for their Christmas show. Simmons sent this from the offices of MMWA-SICW. “The MMWA-SICW will be honoring the MWR for all the work they do for the wrestling industry. Its our hope a representative from MWR will attend as our guest and be recognized fo all the hard work they do.
Mark your calendar Saturday Dec, 11th at 8:00pm bell time.
Last week was a busy week at MWR as we supported three great wrestling promotions in our coverage area.
First on Wednesday September 22 we traveled for the very first time to Olney Illinois to check out IWA Unlimited. IWAU provides the fans of Olney a FREE weekly show each Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus filled with some of the top young talent in Illinois.
IWAU fan favorite The Intimidator came to the ring with the MWR shirt letting their fans know that we were in the house. He stated that he would give the shirt to the loudest fan but when it was hard to determine the loudest fan he closed his eyes and tuned around and threw the shirt to. IWAU Fan Jennifer I asked Jennifer who was her favorite wrestler and was not shy at all when she stated “Homicidal” Steven Davis. The Intimidator and Davis were kind enough to pose with Jennifer and her family in the ring.
Front Jennifer , Paul, Dalton, David, Back of the photo The Intimidator Dad, Mom and “Homicidal”Steven Davis (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Three days later on Saturday September 25th we returned to the reigning MWR Promotion of the year MMWA-SICW as they continued their fine tradition of working with the community as they teamed up with the Hillsdale Police department to provide a free outdoor show.
When I arrived I found my good friend Herb Simmons, Tim Miller and Keith Miller preparing for an exciting day of wrestling.
Front Row Brian Kelley, Promoters Tony Casta and Herb Simmons with Back Jaylon Shannon, Robert Ming Barry Cooper and Frank Campbell (Photo Credit ST Louis legend Keith Smith)
Not only was the fans able to watch a great wrestling show the MMWA-SICW, the Police department and the Mayor of Hillsdale offered free hotdogs, soda, and backpacks for the children.
One of the Midwest hottest young stars Ace Hawkins had a great day giving away free bicycles, backpacks, Wrestling at the Chase t-shirts and was kind enough to wear a MWR T-shirt to the ring before his match with The Mauler. Bernard Shaw JR was the lucky fan who caught the shirt from the man who debuted in ROH earlier this year.
Bernard SR, Bernard JR and Ace Hawkins (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
In the house were WWE Hall of Famer and father of current WWE Champion Randy Orton, Cowboy Bob Orton.
Ben Simon interviews Wrestling legend Bob Orton (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Orton stated that was thrilled that he was happy that the community had came out, and in action were two of the greats The Gorgeous One” Gary Jackson and Ron Powers in St Louis were in action today.
Later that night, we made our way back to MECW in Wood River Illinois for a fun filled night of wrestling. MR K was absent for the night so fan favorite Shawn Santel had the honors or the stress of trying to keep Eric Allen, Chris L.O.G.A.N and Lovely Leon in check as they were up to no good all night long.
A week prior to Bailey Mannix big tag team match with partner Christopher Daniels at Windy City Pro Wrestling at Toyota Park in Chicago we were fortunate to have Mannix wear out MWR shirt to the ring and throw it out to Jesse Guffey who had came with a couple of his friends for a fun filled night.
Brendan Bower, Bailey Mannix, Jesse Guffey and Troy Guffey (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
I would like to thank each of the three promotions for their hospitality and the wrestlers that took the time to spread the word of MWR to the fans of the Midwest.
MMWA-SICW Champion Dave Vaughn and “The Future” Donovan Ruddick have been at war all year long…These two and much more will be showcased this fall when MMWA-SICW goes on tour. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )
MMWA-SICW has promised to be out tour and fans and wrestlers alike are sure to reap the awards. They will be at the South Broadway Athletic Club on September 11th and yes again on the 18TH in East Carondelet.
BUT as our good friend Herb Simmons has told us
That is not all ….
The MMWA-SICW will be in Hillsdale Missouri on September 25th for a “FREE” wrestling event sponsored by the Hillsdale Police department and the city officials for a back to school event for the children. This is an outside event so bring your lawn chair and enjoy the Free Wrestling show. Show starts at 1:00pm located on Jesse Jackson Blvd. Also on the same day, September 25th at 8:00pm the MMWA- SICW will be returning too Fairmont City Illinois at the Holy Rosary Gym. We were there last year and had a great turn out and they have been wanting us back, so we are on the way. This event is sponsored by the Fairmont City Police Athletic League.
Herb Simmons
Herb Simmons interviews wrestling legend “Cowboy” Bob Orton…See Herb and Orton again September 25th in Hillsdale, Missouri and Fairmont City Ilinois. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
News flash, this just in, for both of these shows, a special guest has just been confirmed, WWE Hall of Famer “CowBoy Bob Orton” will be on hand. And everyone knows that when the Cowboy is in attendance anything can happen.
Editors note:I have been on the phone and e-mails trying to talk many of you to take the opportunity to be a part of tomorrow’s MMWA-SICW Open door policy. This is a golden opportunity to work with the MWR2009 MWR Promotion of the Year and present yourself to a new crowd. I have been swamped so if I have not got in touch with you, Don’t pout :), all you have to is look right below this post for all the information from our good friend Tim Miller.
MMWA-SICW Open-Door Try-Outs Thursday, August 19th, 2010, 5pm-???
The East Carondelet Community Center
East Carondelet, IL
We are just a little over twenty four hours away from what could be a historic day for professional wrestling in the St. Louis Area and independent wrestling in general. The Open-Door Try-Outs are open to anyone 18yrs of age, working professional a plus but not required, wrestlers, officials, technical hands, etc. should bring a picture ID, State Issued License* (if current) not required to try-out and any promotional materials you may have (pics, videos and resume items) and gear (be prepared as if you were wrestling in a match on a live event). Technical workers should bring examples of what they do, as well. Most of all, bring an OPEN-MIND and positive attitude and be READY! The doors will open at 5pm SHARP with sign-in and registration.
Tony Casta, Herb Simmons, Commissioner Keith Smith and I will have a short question and answer session before the Open-Door Try-Outs to address the Open-Door Policy and answer any question(s) presented before things really get rolling…
THERE ARE NO FEES INVOLVED TO TRY-OUT… PERIOD.
Tony, Herb, Keith and myself have spent countless hours in meetings, negotiations, watching footage, attending “wrestling” events all over the place, watching YouTube clips, e-mails, phone calls, visits to our locations and have put real effort and energy into giving a FAIR, REAL shot to you with these try-outs. Most of the response is very positive. Some of the Legends such as “Maniac” Mark Lewin have told us that we are nuts, Greg Gagne and “Cowboy” Bob Orton say that this has never been done in this fashion before, and to say that we are proud of this concept and effort is an understatement despite what side of the coin you are on!
We are simply giving you a chance to be a part of THE OLDEST, MOST ESTABLISHED and MOST SUCCESSFUL wrestling group in this area! One of the biggest complaints we’ve heard over the years is that “you can’t get in with South Broadway” or “they only use Broadway guys” and we are going to address that and much more this Thursday!
The final thing that we are asking is that those of you that are planning to attend, go to http://www.myspace.com/mmwa-sicw/and send us an e-mail confirming so that we can make our final preparations for this anticipated event!
MMWA-SICW Wrestling On Tour returns THIS SATURDAY NIGHT at 8pm to the East Carondelet Community Center in East Carondelet, IL with another great evening of LIVE wrestling action that you will not want to miss!!! Tony Casta and Herb Simmons are putting the final touches on what could be one of our VERY BEST shows ever PLUS another major announcement from MMWA-SICW Wrestling On Tour…
5 BIG shows on BOTH sides of the river are already signed just for the month of September and MMWA-SICW Wrestling is gearing up for an exceptional Fall/Winter Season featuring big action and big surprises!
Several TV Specials are in the works for the weeks and months ahead and MORE big-name talent to appear! As a matter of fact, Double-Helix TV viewers will be treated to a blockbuster tv main event this Friday night with the NWA World Heavyweight Championship on the line! You don’t want to miss it, St. Louis Wrestling fans!
THANK YOU and we look forward to meeting all of you this week.
Missouri Wrestling Revival 