By Brian “Flair” Kelley
Professional Wrestling Entertainment returned on August 29th with a free show at the 2009 Annual Balloon Festival in Lincoln ILL mixed with some of the top talent in the Midwest. The STL Community reported that there was over 500 to 750 that enjoyed exciting wrestling that showcased a many different types of wrestling for everyone. Lincoln Il was able to see wrestling perfection from Mark Sterling, tag team expertise of The Hooligans, the death defying moves of Neil Diamond Cutter, the fan favorite Curly brought his one of a kind moves to the ring
Young studs such as Mike Sydal, Jimmy Karryt, Johnathan Gresham, Nick Brubaker and Blake Steel electrifing the crowd. The Powerful and popular Mississippi Madman took on one of the hottest wrestlers in the Midwest Matt Cage. Keith Walker went to war with the Hardcore Legend Ian Rotten with Mickie Knuckles rounded off a card that left the fans with an emotional roller coaster.
Thanks to PWE management MWR was able to share with you some of the sights of these hard hitting matches. One of the highlights for me was during the Curly and Cabal match and the main event between Keith Walker and Ian Rotten was the balloon liftoff that you will be able to see in the background of those two respected matches.
Enjoy the sights of this excellent card.
*PWE US Champ Mark Sterling beat Mike Sydal by submission
Mike Sydal works the arm of Mark Sterling (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Mark Sterling methodically takes his opponents apart.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Mike Sydal looks to get out of the way of Sterling.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
This pictures shows you that Mike Sydal is one of the most exciting young wrestler in the Midwest today. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Once you’r in the Markshooter, your day is done. Sydal fought with all his might but in the end Sterling proved too much on this day. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
*Mephisto pinned Neil Diamond Cutter
Neil Diamond Cutter retreats after Mephisto gets the early advantage.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Always unorthodox, Neil brings Mephisto down to his size by taking out his legs. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Mephisto was able to use his power to get the edge on Neil Diamond Cutter for the victory .(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
*Nick Brubaker pinned Johnathan Gresham
Nick Brubaker is cocky but he can back it up. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Gresham looks for inspiration from the PWE fans.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Nick Brubaker picks up a big win.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
*PWE Tag Champs Brett Gakiya & CJ Esparza pinned LWA Tag Champs The Hooligans
The Hooligans cut the ring in half better than anyone in the Midwest. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Brett Gakiya looks for get breathing room from The Hooligans(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley
The Hooligans had things going their way throughout the match. They had their eyes on the PWE Tag Team Championship. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Zero Gravity is able to strike quickly to turn things around. On this day they retained the titles. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
*Mississippi Madman pinned Matt Cage
Matt Cage has made an impact in the Midwest but has he ever too on someone as powerful as the Mississippi Madman? (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
With the Madman down Cage delivers some vicious blows. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
One way to beat a big man is too keep him grounded. Cage leans on him with a smirk on his face. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Oh-UH The Madman is on his feet. Bad news ahead if your last name is Cage. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
The fans loved the Mississippi Madman victory at the Balloon festival. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
*Blake Steel pinned Jimmy Karryt
Blake Steel preps for the crowd. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Jimmy Karryt impressed me with a strong showing even in defeat against the talented Blake Steel(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
*Curly pinned Cabal
The monster Cabal does not know what to think about the one and only Curly. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Cabal powerslams Curly.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Fan Favorite Curly withstood the power Cabal in this encounter. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
*Keith Walker beat Ian Rotten w/ Mickie Knuckles by DQ
Keith Walker tries to get in the head of Ian Rotten. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
There are few men as dangerous outside the ring as Ian Rotten. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Rotten continues to bring the heat to the powerful Walker. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Keith Walker goes for blood as he rips open an old wound of Rottens. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Mickie Knuckles senses that Rotten is in deep trouble. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Walker is one man who loves to bring the pain but would he hit a women?(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Ian Rotten attempts to get revenge but the ref recovered to catch him in the act therefore giving the victory to Walker. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)
Curly meets one of his many fans after the show.
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