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Posts Tagged ‘Larry Matysik’

At Last, The 2014 Missouri Wrestling Revival Yearbook has arrived!!

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 20, 2015

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From Brian Kelley- Missouri Wrestling Revival Owner and Editor

It is with great excitement that I am to announce that for the very first time the 2014 MWR Yearbook will be on sale this weekend. This is the the fourth yearbook celebrating and honoring the hard work of the men and women of pro wrestling in the Midwest.

To purchase it on Amazon click here.

This yearbook features a great cover from our friends at Curtain Jerker Designs that jump starts an action packed 300 pages and 500 plus photos and artwork of your favorite moments in the world of wrestling in the MWR Coverage area.We are honored to have World League Wrestling announcer Dan Gier deliver an introduction for you as you will have the opportunity to check out the Year-in-review by each month. The 2014 MWR Award recipients are documented in the book as we also remember the men and women we lost in 2014. A new feature called “Who do you love”, asks some of the stars of the Midwest who their favorite wrestlers of All-time are. Mike Wilson returns with the Shooter Spotlight while the fan favorite section of friends and family is filled with many of the great people that have supported wrestling in 2014. The book also features the MWR promotions complete results and much much more.

The book would not be possible without the support and friendship of the MWR promoters. To each of them I am very thankful for helping make MWR the official voice of pro wrestling news in the Midwest. I would also like to thank the wrestlers, referees and ring announcers that have been positive with the growth of MWR. Most definitely we would like to thank all the fans and people that have helped MWR throughout the past 7 years become what one friend stated MWR has become, “An institution in the Midwest.

In this years’ book we would like to thank the contributions of these fine men and women that help make the book a huge success.

A.K. Edwards ,Ben Simon , Brandis Outlaw , Chris Howser , Chris Roedel, Cody Murphy ,Crystal Mccormick Heather, David McCutcheon , David Schmida, Debbie Chmidling , Dee Clark, Derek Sharp, Drew Abbenhaus, Dubray Tallman, Eleanor Harris , Gary Giaffoglione , Jack Tierney , James Head ,Larry Matysik, Luke Roberts , Mark Taggart ,Miranda, Cantrell, Michael Laio ,Michael Van Hoogstraat ,Miss Natural, Patrick Brandmeyer, Paul Andrews ,Peyton Mitchell ,Raven Johnson, Stephen Drew.  (I pray I didn’t forget anyone)

The book will debut this Saturday at SICW in East Carondelet, Illinois and the special price for everyone that purchase the book at a promotion that we cover is still ONLY $20.OO

The MWR Yearbook tour will be moving along fast and furious in 2015 in the following weeks. Be sure to catch up with MWR fan relations Dubray Tallman to pick up your very own MWR Yearbook.

March 28th New Breed Wrestling

April 11th MMWA
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04/11/2015 MMWA (St. Louis, Missouri) @the Historic South Broadway Athletic Club 2301 South 7th Street Tickets 1-314-776- 4833

April 17 St. Louis Anarchy

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April 18th ST. Louis Anarchy
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St. Louis Anarchy (Alton, Illinois) Alton Knights of Columbus 405 East 4th Street Doors Open at 6:30pm, Show starts at 7:00pm Front Row $15 in advance, $20 at the door (only 50 seats available) Second Row $12 in advance $15 at door General Admission $10 in advance $15 at the door
Do not forget to add this titles to your collection

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Bruiser Brody – Way Outta Line Caricatures by Jaime Baker

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 4, 2015

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Missouri Wrestling Revival is excited to work with another great artist to honor the wrestlers of the past, today and future. For the very first time here on the MWR site we have artwork by Way Outta Line Caricatures from Jaime Baker. It is hard pressed to find a true wrestling fan that does not love Bruiser Brody and Bakers’ Brody promises to be a favorite for years to come.

It has been no secret that Brody is a personal favorite of ours, as well as many around the world. In the past we have had the privilege of having the blessings of his wife, Barbara Goodish to produce our very own MWR Trading card of Brody. That card had it all. It featured the bio of Brody, thanks to his good friend and HOF himself Larry Matysik. Matysik was the Co-author of Brodys’ book, Brody, along with Goodish, so it was perfect to have the bio come from a man who were truly friends with one of the wrestlings true rebels. We were thrilled to also have Brody artwork front and back on the card from our very good friend Rob Schamberger.

We continued to honor him in the 2013 MWR Yearbook, as Ron McCaffery III, done an awesome full page spread of Brody.

2015 continues to prove that though the years pass, wrestling fans will never forget the one and only Bruiser Brody. This April at the Cauliflower Alley Club 50TH Year Anniversary Brody’s wife Barbara will be accepting the CAC Posthumous award in Las Vegas.

For fans in the MWR Coverage area SICW Promoter Herb Simmons is working hard for a must attend event Saturday May 16th “The Bruiser Brody Memorial” which will be held in conjunction with the 56 Anniversary of the Wrestling at the Chase. Barbara will return to the St. Louis Area along with Brody’s former partner Stan Hansen.

With all that great news in 2015, I was excited to see a special caricature of Bruiser Brody thanks to the talented Jamie Baker.

Way Outta Line Caricatures by Jaime Baker

Please send any photo reference by email for a custom caricature.

11×14 Color Caricature $40 plus Shipping & Handling
11×14 Black & White Caricature $20 plus Shipping & Handling

For more information please contact me at:
Email: tygertailzz2@aol.com

Check out Way Outta Line Caricatures on Facebook/Instagram

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Info on Where You Can Send Larry Matysik Love + Jim Cornette Has Words for the SICW Dec 13 Event

Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 28, 2014

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12/13/2014 – SICW East Carondelet Illinois 823 State St East Carondelet. Il 62240 –

Doors at 7 PM; Bell Time at 8 PM 618-286-4848

Plus are thoughts are also with our good friend Larry Matysik

Update on our good friend Larry Matysik. I have spent several hours today at the hospital with Larry. I talked with him and his doctor and it has been determined that Larry has suffered a minor stroke. He is regaining the use of his left hand today and is able to move the left leg a little. His spirits seem better today especially after I read some of the post that fans have been posting. He most likely will be doing some rehab and I will continue to update everyone as information comes available and he is okay with it. Please continue to keep him and his wife Pat in your thoughts and prayers.

If you would like to send a get well card, all you have to do is send it to
Herb Simmons at P.O. Box 351 East Carondelet Illinois 62240

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SICW in Swansea, Illinois This Saturday Heath Hatton vs. Bull Bronson for the Classic Title

Posted by flairwhoooooo on October 8, 2014

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SICW- This Saturday October 11th the Swansea Fire House on Huntwood Road in Swansea Illinois is the place to be for the best in Professional Wrestling. Three “Main Events” highlight the night of action. Plus meet Legendary Announcer from the days of “Wrestling at the Chase”.Larry Matysik. Also bring your camera and snap a picture of “Fire Pup” as the Swansea Fire Department promotes National Fire Prevention Week. Come out and support this Fund Raiser for the Swansea Fire department.

“Fire Pup”. Doors open at 6:30pm with bell time at 8pm. Get you tickets at Tribute Carnival Supplies in Belleville Illinois, or stop by the fire house on Huntwood Road. SICW is the show to be at this Saturday October 11th at the Swansea Fire House.

Then on Saturday October 18th in East Carondelet Illinois meet Legendary Professional Wrestler, “One Man Gang” as SICW continues to be the leader in bringing you the legends, the present and future wrestling stars.

Next show is Saturday 10/11 in Swansea, IL:
-Heath Hatton vs. Bull Bronson – Classic Title
-Gary Jackson vs. Ricky Cruz
-Daniel Eads & Shiloh Jonze vs. Ken Kasa & Flash Flanagan
-Big Jim Hoffarth vs. Waco

OMG

SICW has a show on Saturday 10/18 in East Carondelet, IL:

-Heath Hatton & Daniel Eads vs. Ken Kasa & Flash Flanagan
-Red River Jack vs. Bull Bronson
-Big Jim Hoffarth vs. Ricky Cruz
-Gary Jackson vs. Mohamad Ali Vaez
-Appearing: One Man Gang

10/18/2014 – SICW East Carondelet Illinois 823 State St East Carondelet. Il 62240 – Doors at 7 PM; Bell Time at 8 PM 618-286-4848

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Jim Cornette, Les Thatcher, George South, Terry Funk, Larry Matysik and Vader on Training with Harley Race

Posted by flairwhoooooo on August 27, 2014

What are people saying about the Harley Race Wrestling Academy? Well, Jim Cornette, Les Thatcher, George South, Terry Funk, and Vader weigh in with their thoughts!

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INFO ON THE NUMBER ONE CAMP IN THE MIDWEST IN 2014 AT THIS LINK

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Ox Baker this Saturday at SICW in East Carondelet, Illinois

Posted by flairwhoooooo on July 20, 2014

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Hot from the desk of SICW Promoter Herb Simmons.

The fans of the SICW are always being treated to surprises and come Saturday July 26th at the East Carondelet Community Center they will once again be receiving yet another visit from one of the legends. Simmons just released that he and the “Master of the Heart PunchOx Baker has just made the arrangement for OX to appear on July 26th. Ox worked for SICW in the 80’s and 90’s and has been known around the globe for the famous “Heart Punch” that he used to defeated his challengers. Not only was he a big star in the wrestling ring, he had his role in the movie, “Escape From New York” where he co-starred with Kurt Russell.

Ox and the late Bruiser Brody had a long running feud in the 80’s that came to an all out battle at the Fairmont Park race track back in 1987. Ox is out touring and has been hearing from some of the other legends that have appeared in the SICW about the great fans and local talent we have in our dressing room, and when he contacted Simmons it didn’t take long for them to complete the deal. Ox remembered how I did business back in the day Simmons stated, and said the boys are still talking about the great reputation the SICW has when it comes to doing wrestling like it was done in the past. This was also witnessed by special guest Jim Cornette, he enjoyed it so much he wrote an article about the SICW.

For tickets call 618-286-4848.

Message from SICW Promoter Herb Simmons

SICW- This Saturday July 26th make plans to join us as we present Larry Matysik with this plaque from the Hall of Fame Ceremony that he wasn’t able to attend. We are also planning on playing the video that we took to Waterloo, Iowa that was produced to thank them for the honor given to Larry. A huge night planned with Ox Baker in the house, Championship on the line as Champion Ironman Kasa defends the title against young Heath Hatton, and yes it appears Travis Cook will be in the Ironman’s corner, Ricky Cruz squares off against Daniel Eads, and the debut of Red River Jake with legendary Manager Big Daddy. For information on tickets call 618-286-4848

Tickets
Adults $11.00
Children 12 and Under $5.00

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Jim Cornette Interviews The Voice of Wrestling at the Chase Larry Matysik

Posted by flairwhoooooo on July 8, 2014

The fans loved meeting Jim Cornette at SICW in East Carondelet, Illinois in June. One man who would disagree is the Manager of Champions Travis Cook

The fans loved meeting Jim Cornette at SICW in East Carondelet, Illinois in June. One man who would disagree would be none other than the Manager of Champions Travis Cook.

 

Fans be sure to check out two of the greatest minds in wrestling today when Jim Cornette has a special interview with Larry Matysik that will air this Thursday at 5am CST. at http://mlwradio.libsyn.com/

Larry is a Hall of Fame announcer that is currently the announcer of SICW Wrestling Explosion that can be seen on MWR and Youtube. Wrestling Explosion combines several of the top stars today while looking back at the all-time greats such as Harley Race, Dick the Bruiser, the Von Erichs, Brody and much more.

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Rasslin Memories with George Schire & Glen Braget with Larry Matysik this Saturday July 5 at 11 am Central

Posted by flairwhoooooo on July 3, 2014

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Be sure to listen to a great one hour interview with Larry Matysik this Saturday morning on his induction into the Tragos-Thesz Hall of Fame and, of course, St. Louis and old school wrestling.

This Saturday morning July 5 at 11a central at www.radionorthland.org

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Listen to Hall of Fame Wrestling Announcer Larry Matysik on CBS Sports 920 (WGNU) Thursday at 11 a.m

Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 10, 2014

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Be sure to turn on your radio in St. Louis CBS Sports 920 (WGNU)or go to InsideSTL.com tomorrow for a special interview with the Voice of the Wrestling at the Chase, Larry Matysik with host Frank Cusumano Thursday morning at 11 a.m.

Larry will be talking about the Tragos-Thesz Hall of Fame and some nostalgia on the 55th anniversary of Wrestling at the Chase. Do not miss the opportunity to hear from one of the top wrestling minds in the country, Larry Matysik.

Also Larry Matysik will be at next Saturdays huge SICW show along with “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase.

6/21/2014 – SICW East Carondelet Illinois 823 State St East Carondelet. Il 62240 – Doors at 7 PM; Bell Time at 8 PM

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The Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase Comes to SICW on June 21st

Posted by flairwhoooooo on May 19, 2014

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Get tickets early by calling 618-286-4848

Million Dollar Man will be in East Carondelet at the Community Center on Saturday June 21th. After a sellout crowd this past month with the SICW stars along with Jim Cornette and Larry Matysik celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Wrestling at the Chase, Promoter Herb Simmons has once again reached out to another great Legend, Ted DiBiase, “The Million Dollar Man” will be the guest on the June 21st wrestling event.

Simmons has pledged to give the fans as much history of the golden days of wrestling from St. Louis. He has continued to do that with bringing in these legends. He acknowledges that the SICW locker room is the best around, and believes it helps with some of the younger talent to be able to sit and talk with these legends, giving them an understanding of how it was in years past.

Not only will the Million Dollar Man be appearing but it has been announced he will be inducted into the St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame. Joining DiBiase being inducted into the Hall of Fame will be two other St. Louis favorite legends,Wilbur Synder

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and Rip Hawk.

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Get tickets early by calling 618-286-4848

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