Posted by flairwhoooooo on August 9, 2015
On Saturday August 15th Pro Wrestling Epic comes to the Party at The Beach Festival.
Start time 1:PM
End time 4:PM
Price of admission: Free
Reserve your free seating early because an EPIC deal like this won’t last long.
Before the Wrestling check out carnival rides and games, there’s plenty to eat and drink and After the wrestling check out the music.. At 9 PM You can see the Charlie Daniels Band.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Brandon Aarons, LeLand Race, Mephisto, PWE, Selene Grey, Stacey O'Brein, The Charlie Daniels Band | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on July 29, 2015
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Harley Race, LeLand Race, NOAH, NWA, Ric Flair, ROH, Stacey O'Brein, Steve Anthony, WLW, World League Wrestling, WWE | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 22, 2015
V.I.P. Meet and Greet Information
Location – Race Wrestling Arena
Time – 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Information:
Platinum
You can bring your own personal item to be signed by Ric Flair AND Harley Race OR receive an 8×10 of each wrestler signed. You will also get a picture with Ric Flair, Harley Race, and the NWA World’s Heavyweight Championship! – $60
Gold
You can bring your own personal item to be signed by Ric Flair AND Harley Race OR receive an 8×10 of each wrestler signed. – $40
Silver
You will get a picture with Ric Flair, Harley Race, and the NWA World’s Heavyweight Championship! – $30
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Harley Race, LeLand Race, Ric Flair, Steve Anthony, Trevor Murdoch, World League Wrestling | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on May 2, 2015
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: LeLand Race, Miss Natural, Steve Fender, Trevor Murdoch | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 8, 2015
MWR Owner and Editor Brian Kelley: It is with great pleasure that I am with two of the many great fans that support pro wrestling in the Midwest today, Debbie and her younger brother Tim. Thank you Debbie and Tim for taking the time to talk to us here at MWR.
Debbie: Thanks for thinking of us for a spotlight, Brian. I tend to think of Metro Pro as another family and it is nice to be treated that way.
Brian: Let me ask you first, where did the two of you grow up and what were your first memories of the sport that we all love, pro wrestling?
Debbie: We grew up in Leavenworth KS and I loved what seemed to be “very late at night” Saturday night with the local wrestling show, the name of which I have long since forgotten, but the color commentary was done by Bill Kersten, Bob Geigel was the promoter and a wrestler and they had this nefarious bad guy named Handsome Harley Race.
Tim having a blast at Metro Pro Wrestling. Photo courtesy of Tim and Debbie
Tim: I remember the show was Big 2 Wrestling out of St Joseph MO on channel 2. But Debbie is incorrect about Bob Geigel, the promoter was Gust Karras. My favorites were Bulldog Bob Brown, Maddog Harley Race and Black Angus.
Brian: Before making your way to discovering Metro Pro Wrestling in Kansas, City for the first time, who were your favorite wrestlers and why?
Debbie: I really liked AJ Styles because he was a wrestler, not a sports entertainer. And Shawn Michaels for the same reason. Stone Cold and the Rock really amused me. And I still enjoy Chris Jericho.
Tim: I was always a fan of Stone Cold Steve Austin, but not so much Stunning Steve Austin. And, of course, Debra for two very good reasons.
This photo is for Tim :)
Brian: As I mentioned in the last question, I met the two of you at Metro Pro Wrestling . How did you find out about the event? Do you remember the date and what do you recall from that night?
Debbie: I went kicking and screaming because Tim wanted to go and I decided to humor him. I even took a book, expecting to be bored. I don’t think I ever did finish that book. But I did get to meet you and Dubray and the wildly talented Rob Schamberger and his equally awesome mom, Dee and her husband Roger.
Tim: I had been watching Metro Pro on Metro Sports and when I found out when it was taping I said I wanted to go. I discovered it late one night while watching Metro Sports and watched it every time it was on after that. Our first trip was November 2010, but don’t ask Debbie because she never gets this stuff right. By fall of 2011 we were regulars, we didn’t miss a show. At least, I didn’t. She decided to go to San Antonio to watch our nephew graduate basic training and I stayed home and got someone else to take me to Metro Pro. I keep my priorities straight.
Brian: The two of you have even taken some road trips to other MWR promotions to support local independent wrestling as well as your favorite wrestlers? This is a two part question, who is your favorite wrestler on the local scene and why?
Debbie: I am captivated by Leland Race. He is so intense and so talented. And I would be remiss not to mention my favorite duo at Metro Pro, Jeremy Wyatt and Mark Sterling. But I have to admit to taking several trips to see Miss Natural because her athletic abilities are so well-honed.
Leland Race
Tim: I favor Leland Race because of his wrestling ability.
Brian: What has been your favorite match or moment at a wrestling show on the Independent level that you have been at?
Debbie: The last Jeremy Wyatt/Adam Pearce match. It was just before Metro Pro went on hiatus and it was brutal, technical, funny and smart all at the same time.
Tim: Bruiser Brody vs Kamala in Kansas City in 1984 but as for recently. it had to be Adam Pearce vs Colt Cabana in their fourth match in the Seven Levels of Hate Series.
Debbie with the NWA Hall of Fame Wrestler and former MWR Wrestler of the Year Adam Pearce. Photo courtesy of Tim and Debbie
Brian: Another two part question Debbie and Tim, if I was to start a promotion and I came to you and asked you what I should do to improve on what you have seen, what would it be? Also, I am going to have you help me plan a match on my wrestling card, who are you going to have face each other and yes, it can be singles or tag team?
Debbie: Wow, you’d have to go a long way to improve on Metro Pro or WLW, but how about some more athletic, talented women like Stacey O’Brien and Miss Natural. They have had some women pass through, but none have the technical ability or the charisma to grab a crowd like those ladies. We need more ladies that are wrestlers, not divas. I think a mixed tag team of Trevor Murdoch & Miss Natural vs Leland Race & Stacey O’Brien.
Stacey O’Brien and Miss Natural call a truce long enough to take a picture with one of the biggest fans. – Photo courtesy of Tim and Debbie.
Tim: I would mix the talent up more. Book matches where people aren’t always wrestling the same 3 or 4 people. I would like to see a three-way match with A J Styles, Jeremy Wyatt and Mark Sterling with the King brothers banned from the building and my good friend Michael Crase as the special enforcer for the match.
Tim celebrates with Referee Michael Crase-Photo courtesy of Tim and Debbie
Brian: Pro Wrestling is RED HOT in the MWR coverage area with Metro Pro Wrestling packing the Turner Rec Center as well as new promotions popping up in Missouri. I know you have plans to go on the road as well to check out other promotions, what are your upcoming events you hope to attend and if someone was to ask you why they should purchase a ticket to a local wrestling event, what would you say?
Debbie: We are going to see New Breed Wrestling a little farther south in Missouri and I would like to make it to St. Louis for one of the Anarchy shows this spring. From there, it’s not that far to Illinois or Iowa. It’s so little money for such a good time. This isn’t WWE. These people have worked hard to hone their technical skills, they actually come out to meet the fans and, seriously, where else can you get front row seat to three or four hours of entertainment where you can completely lose control and go crazy for only $20.00 And a chance to get your picture taken with Jeremy Wyatt! (It only took me a little over 2 years and was worth the wait.)
Debbie and the Metro Pro and 3XW Wrestling Champion Jeremy Wyatt – Photo courtesy of Tim and Debbie
Brian: Once again, thank you to the two of you for taking part in this edition of the MWR Fan spotlight. It is always a pleasure to see you two at an event as it is people like you that keeps the promotions to not only survive, but thrive in 2015.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Adam Pearce, AJ Styles, Bill Kersten, Black Angus, Bob Geigel, Bruiser Brody, Bulldog Bob Brown, Chris Jericho, Colt Cabana, Debbie and Tim Chmidling, Debra, Gust Karras, Handsome Harley Race., jeremy wyatt, Kamala, King Brothers, LeLand Race, mark sterling, Metro Pro, Michael Crase, Rob Schamberger, Rock, Shawn Michaels, Trevor Murdoch | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 24, 2015
This weekend WLW will be having a double dose of World League Wrestling as Friday, we are here at the Race Wrestling Arena, and Saturday, we are in Excelsior Springs at the Excelsior Springs High School Gym! 2 great events, with awesome wrestling! Check out Jack Gamble, Jon Webb, The Black Hand Warriors, Jamell Harris, John E. Rock, Stacey O’Brien, Stacy Shadows, Matt Winchester (ROH’s Beer City Bruiser), ROH star Mike Sydal, Superstar Steve, Leland Race, and more this weekend! Tickets are still on sale, and can be found at www.harleyrace.com!
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Jack Gamble, Jamell Harris, John E. Rock, Jon Webb, LeLand Race, Matt Winchester (ROH's Beer City Bruiser), ROH star Mike Sydal, Stacey O'Brien, Stacy Shadows, Superstar Steve, The Black Hand Warriors, World League Wrestling | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 9, 2015
Hello wrestling fans, this year Missouri Wrestling Revival is hosting the 2015 Sexiest Male Award. The men listed below are some of the hardest working, most talented men on the independent scene. Not only do these guys work their asses off in and out of the ring with training/traveling/entertaining, they are attractive to boot. This contest is for some good-hearted fun and a shiny new trophy.
The Rules: You can only Vote Once.
Voting Times: 12:00 a.m. February 9, 2015 to 12:00 a.m. February 14, 2015
Winner will be announced: Valentine’s Day Afternoon.
Thank you for your support!
Dubray Tallman,
MWR Fan Relations
ACH
Adam Pearce
Blake Steel
Brandon Aarons
Brandon Espinosa
Dan Walsh
Daniel Eads
Darin Corbin
Devin Thomas
Dustin Bozworth
Elvis Aliaga
Evan Money
Everett Connors
Heath Hatton
Iceman
Jeremy Wyatt
Leland Race
Magic Man
Mark Sterling
Mike Sydal
Ryan Slade
Sean Orleans
Showtime Bradley Charles
Travis Cook
Tyler Cook
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: 2015 Sexiest Male in the MWR, ACH, Adam Pearce, Blake Steel, Brandon Aarons, Brandon Espinosa, Dan Walsh, Daniel Eads, Darin Corbin, Devin Thomas, Dustin Bosworth, Elvis Aliaga, Evan Money, Everett Connors, Heath Hatton, Iceman, jeremy wyatt, LeLand Race, Magic Man, mark sterling, Mike Sydal, Ryan Slade, Showtime Bradley Charles, Travis Cook, tyler cook | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 25, 2015
I have been sitting here for the past couple of months speaking to fans about many of the great wrestling shows in the near future. Recently Proving Ground Pro ,Pro Wrestling Championship Series, High Risk Wrestling and St Louis Anarchy that have exciting events that featured Ring of Honor Superstars Tommaso Ciampa, reDRagon, Jimmy Jacobs, and A.C.H.
That got me talking to several fans, promoters and wrestlers in the area to fantasy book a star studded night of wrestling that would feature wrestlers from the MWR coverage area and those from one of the hardest hitting promotions in the world today, Ring of Honor.
I tried to find matches that have not been done in this area (If so very rare) that promised to be hard hitting matches that could match any in the world today. After taking a moment to check out the list, feel free to send in your choices for this supercard.
Who did we miss? Was there a better match-ups?
Please note that is all for fun and in no way do I feel there should be this many matches on a card, but in good fun we will imagine this is a supercard double shot.
Ron Powers vs Michael Elgin
In a battle between two of the most powerful men in the Midwest in the past thirty years Michael Elgin vs Ron Powers would be a sight to see. Though Powers is several years older, we have seen at SICW that he can be down right scary for his opponents . I love big men and have been thrilled to photographed these two throughout the past 6 years . Each of them are old school in their approach in the fact that they give the fans a 100 percent each and every night and I would love to lock horns in the middle of the ring in 2015.
The Black Hand Warriors vs reDRagon
Out of nowhere the Black Hand Warriors came in 2014 to become one of the best tag teams in the Midwest. A double champion at Harley Race’s World League Wrestling and Dynamo Pro Wrestling under the tutelage of Travis Cook, they have been involved in some of exciting wars with the BumRush Brothers and High Level Enterprise. I feel as if reDRagon are the best tag team in the world today, and have been pleading for the promoter of High Risk Wrestling , Frank Thurman to sign this match.
Jeremy Wyatt vs. Alberto El Patrón
To be honest I could put Jeremy Wyatt in a match with a new student of Ring of Honor and I have no doubt that it would be among the best matches on the card. Alberto El Patrón has the wealth, the title history advantage of a 4-time World Champion, but if I know the Rebel as well as I do he would not wilt under pressure, thus making this is an historic match that would be talked about for years.
Editors note: Metro Pro Wrestling delivers to their fans THIS Friday night an exciting Jeremy Wyatt match against a Ring of Honor Superstar Christopher Daniels in Kansas City. This will be the second ever match between two of the most exciting stars in the country and a match that promises to be one of the best matches of 2015.
01/31/2015 Metro Pro Wrestling (Turner Recreation Center) 831 S. 55th St. Kansas City, KS 66106 Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. Front Row: $20 General Admission: $15 Kids 5-12 (Does not count front row): $10 Under 5: Free
Darin Corbin vs. R.D.Evans
I have a feeling that this match has been done before, and if so it makes sense. Both of these men are highly entertaining, and able to deliver an enjoyable match that would be very different that the series battles that we mentioned above.
Jake Dirden vs. Tommaso Ciampa
I once heard Jake Dirden say in an interview that he looked forward to wrestling against Ciampa; therefor I offer him the opportunity in my dream card. Honestly, this match would be very awesome as Ciampa is very capable of bringing out the beast in Dirden, and it maybe for the best as he will have to be at the top of his game to survive a focused Ciampa.
The Hooligans vs. The Briscoe Brothers
My favorite Tag team today, the Briscoe Brothers meeting the#1 ranked tag team in the Midwest during the MWR years. The Hooligans and the Briscoe Brothers are an obvious choice.
Mark Sterling vs. MOOSE
Mark Sterling has been a man that is considered to be among the most talented men in the Midwest. I feel that deserves a spot at the E for his work ethic and dedication in the ring. . Moose , a former NFL football player has the size and charisma to rise to the top of the sport, so it would be interesting to pit a man with a chip on his shoulder like Sterling against an Indy darling so young in his career in the one and only Moose.
Davey Vega vs. Christopher Daniels
Vega has proved to many in 2014 that he is capable of defeating Ring of Honor Superstars, and a win against the ultra-talented , highly versatile Christopher Daniels would cement his reputation.
The Young Bucks vs. High Level Enterprise
The battle of the Superkicks will be the name of the game when these two go at it. Jon Webb fresh off of his training with the Pro Wrestling NOAH Dojo, has returned to his partner Jack Gamble to train at the Harley Race Wrestling Academy becoming a team that is capable of challenging the world traveled team of the Young Bucks.
Ricky Cruz vs. Jay Lethal
Ricky Cruz is well known for his big win capability throughout his career in the Midwest. The exciting Jay Lethal would bring the ferociousness in their match to test Ricky Cruz as the true King of Chaos.
Mike Sydal vs Matt Sydal
I normally hate good guy vs. good guy matches to be honest. Yes, I could have pitted them as a team against the likes of the Viking War Party, the New Midnight Express or the Professionals that would be awesome, but instead decided to have a match on the card to show why I feel as if Mike Sydal is one of the most under-utilized men in the sport today.
Brandon Espinosa vs. AJ Styles
The ultra talented Brandon Espinosa has shown that he is capable of doing whatever it takes to get the win. A perfect opponent for A.J Styles as Espinosa is student of the game and would be very prepared to take on one of the top wrestlers today.
Gary Jay vs. Adam Cole
Gary Jay is one of the longest reigning champions in the area as he currently holds onto the St. Louis Anarchy Championship while Adam Cole is a former Ring of Honor Champion. These two men have shown in the past that they are willing to do whatever it takes to win a match so it will be fun to see who comes up with what to win this match.
The Prodigy” Mike Bennett vs. Trevor Murdoch
Mike Bennett and his First Lady of ROH Maria Kanellis, has earned a reputation to do whatever it to do whatever it takes to get the win. A top tier athlete that would have to use all of his skills and tricks to pull one over on the former 3-Time WWE Tag Champion Trevor Murdoch.
Roderick Strong vs Leland Race
Both of these men are driven to be the very best in the sport today.” Mr. Ring of Honor “Roderick Strong vs the WLW Champion would promise to deliver a technical masterpiece filled with backbreakers, suplex’s and uppercuts that the fans will feel from the front row to the back.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: . R.D.Evans, Adam Cole, AJ Styles, Alberto El Patrón, Brandon Espinosa, Bumrush Brothers, Christopher Daniels, Darin Corbin, Davey Vega, Dynamo Pro Wrestling, Gary Jay, Harley Race, High Level Enterprise, High Risk Wrestling, Jake Dirden, Jay Lethal, jeremy wyatt, LeLand Race, Maria Kanellis, mark sterling, Matt Sydal, Michael Elgin, Mike Sydal, MOOSE, New Midnight Express, Professionals, reDRagon, Ricky Cruz, Ring of Honor, Roderick Strong, ROH, Ron Powers, St. Louis Anarchy, The Black Hand Warriors, The Briscoe Brothers, The Hooligans, The Prodigy” Mike Bennett, The Young Bucks, Tommaso Ciampa, Trevor Murdoch, Viking War Party, World League Wrestling | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 28, 2014
World League Wrestling’s camp show was featured for the very first time at Race Wrestling Academy in Troy, Missouri. This year the camp not only featured the usual suspects of the top promotions in the world including World Wrestling Entertainment, Pro Wrestling NOAH, but as well New Japan thus improving on a camp that is the premier week in the Midwest year in and year out.
Trainers throughout the week would include Harley Race, Dr. Tom Prichard, Beautiful Bobby Eaton, Taiji Ishimori, took part in teaching valuable lessons and advice to students from around the world. After a week of dedication and hard work from everyone involved, Saturday night would be for the fans with a night filled of WLW action.
Dreams happen at WLW in November, and this year was no different as the doors opened at 4 for those that were fortunate to take the opportunity to meet and greet with the legends as well as having their photo taken with Race, Funk, and “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton while having the rare chance to hold onto Race’s NWA Worlds Championship belt that they were able to get printed off as an 8×10 so they could get them autograph from the wrestling greats.
The main event would feature the WLW Champion Ace Steel defending his title against the man he defeated for the belt on July 26th, in Troy, Missouri, Harley Race’s son LeLand Race. The challenger Race quickly took it to the champ, causing Steel to retreat. If Race had learned anything during the summer of 2014 from “Crazy” Ace Steel is that he a master of the mind games, so Race was calm and collected during the stalling and complaining from the champ.
Race forced the action and was able to have Steel reeling, but as the action spilled onto the outside, pandemonium was in full effect. As Steel attempted to chop Race, Race was able to move in time causing the champ to deliver a painful blow to himself onto the outside steel turnbuckle. With the action back in the ring, submissions were traded between two of the great wrestlers of today, yet it would be Leland Race who would seal the victory when he reversed a powerbomb into a jack knife pin .
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on July 31, 2014
Ace Steel defeated Dustin Bozworth & Leland Race to win the WLW Heavyweight title. Many fans in attendance have sent word that they were very upset that Steel had used a foreign object to win the title.
Press Release
World League Wrestling Returns to Richmond!
July 30th, 2014
Saturday night, August 16th, World League Wrestling returns Richmond, Missouri! Harley Race, 8-Time NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion, brings his promotion of WLW back to the Kansas City area.
World League Wrestling has been one of the most prominent wrestling companies around today. Since 1999, Race and his company have strived to bring to its fans the best in professional wrestling. In 2014, the company turned 15 years old and has a wealth of history within that time frame. On August 16th, history will be made again as WLW looks to host one of the biggest events to date!
As with many of the WLW events, the company will be raising funds for 2 causes. The first is a young man who was involved in a serious vehicle accident. Stephen Taber was involved in a tragic accident and this gentlemen needs help! The second group is the Richmond Cheerleading Team as they are raising money to purchase new uniforms for this year’s season. Needless to say, Race and his roster of talented professional wrestlers will be putting on this event for great causes!
One of the matches scheduled to take place is a grudge match between 2 wrestlers that has been building for quite a while. “The Ego” Dustin Bozworth has let everyone within earshot know of his intentions. Leland Race, who just recently lost the WLW Heavyweight Championship, has stepped up to the plate to “stop the babbling” that is coming out of the mouth of Bozworth. “The company’s motto is “shut up and wrestle”, and that is exactly what I intend to do” says the former WLW Heavyweight Champion Leland Race.
Another high profile match will be the finals of the 2014 Harley Race Invitational Tournament. The second round of the tournament concluded in Troy, MO on July 26th, 2014. Superstar Steve and Kyle Roberts both advanced to the finals of this year’s tournament, pitting the grizzled veteran versus the younger and newer Kyle Roberts.
One big attraction to the fans is ladies wrestling. This event will mark the first match in the “best of 5” series of matches between current reigning and defending WLW Ladies Champion – Miss Natural – and the challenger, Stacey O’Brien. Both female competitors have held the championship, but now the race is on to see who is the better of the 2 grapplers.
The main event will feature a tag team match up as the WLW Tag Team Champions – The Black Hand Warriors – defending their titles against 2 un-named opponents. Michael Magnuson and Dave Delorean won their championships in Linn, MO on August 31st, 2013 and have been on a rampage ever since. With the last event showing a surprise allegiance with one of the fan-favorites, Jack Gamble, many fans are wondering if this group will ever be stopped.
Tickets for this event can be purchased in advance for $10 (general admission) and $15 (golden circle). Prices go up $2.00 per ticket if bought the night of the event. Tickets can be bought at Academy Bank in Walmart as well as the Richmond City Collectors Office. They may also be purchased online at http://www.harleyrace.com/nOnlineTicketOutlet.html. For more information, please visit http://www.harleyrace.com or call 573-392-4100.
Posted in Uncategorized, World League Wrestling | Tagged: Ace Steel, Dustin Bozworth, LeLand Race | Leave a Comment »
Missouri Wrestling Revival 