Posts Tagged ‘Missouri Wrestling Revival’

MWR Trading Card #48 MR Saturday Night” Michael Barry

Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 8, 2011

Michael Barry *Photo Credit Bill Smith*

The talents of Michael Barry has earned him time in a WWE ring in the past while his charisma and hard work is the reason so many fans call him MR Saturday Night.

MWR is proud to have Barry as a part of the MWR Trading card series. Barry trained under former Central States great Sonny Myers as he has kept busy building a reputation as one of the very best outside the MWR coverage area.

When we saw Barry for the first time at Metro Pro Wrestling it was easy to see why WWE has taken notice of the man that fans call MR Saturday Night. Recently Michael Barry came within seconds of defeating Tyler Cook for the NWA Kansas Championship in Kansas City earlier this year.

Look for the Charismatic and exciting MR Saturday Night Michael Barry at a show near you.

#1 The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz – 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year
#2 Mark Sterling– 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year
#3 The Hooligans Devin and Mason Cutter – 2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year
#4 MsChif – 2009 MWR Female Wrestler of the Year
#5 Mike Sydal – 2009 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year
#6 Jeremy Wyatt – 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year, 2008 & 2009 MWR Match of the Year (vs. Michael Strider, vs. Tyler Cook)
#7 Santana G – Midwest Sweetheart
#8 Kahagas – The Tokyo Monster
#9 Mephisto – Hardcore Favorite
#10 Tyler Black – Ring of Honor World Champion
#11 Sir Bradley Charles – Rising star trained by Lance Storm
#12 Brandon Espinosa – Talented Superstar
#13 Dave Vaughn – The Wrestling Machine
#14 “The Future” Donovan Ruddick – The 6’9″ Monster
#15 Brandon Aarons – Current Triple Crown Champion in the Midwest
#16 Davey Richards – Arguably the best in the world today
#17 “Superstar” Steve Fender – First American wrestler to train in Pro Wrestling NOAH Dojo
#18 MR Late Nite – “Hollywood Super Agent”
#19 Eric Allen – The Pride of Peoria
#20 Eddie Edward – American Wolf
#21 Evan Money – The Pro Wrestling Kid
#22 Delirious – A Familiar Face from “The Edge of Insanity”
#23 Jason Jones – On the Path to Superstardom
#24 Tony Kozina – Rugged and Well-Traveled Veteran
#25 Jeromy Robb – Senior Referee at 3XW and MECW
#26 Sean Vincent– Canada’s Favorite wrestler
#27 Lucy Mendez – Midwest Latino Knockout
#28 Trevor Murdock – Former WWE Superstar
#29 Eric Davis –Senior referee at IHW and PWE
#30 Angel -ECW Original
#31 Jonathan Greshem– Electrifying young star
#32 Brett Young -#1
#33 Michael Crase Jr -Metro and NWA Dynamo Ref
#34 -U-Gene Dinsmore– Lovable fan favorite.
#35– Billy McNeil– Innovating high flyer.
#36 Mia Martinez – Mysterious and fiery, Midwest diva
#37 Mike Sydal – 2010 MWR Wrestler of the Year
#38 Stacey O’Brien-2008 MWR Female Wrestler of the Year
#39– Neil Diamond Cutter– Prince of Death
#40– Bloody Harker Dirge– God of Thunder
# 41- Brian Breaker– 2011 Pro Wrestling Noah tour
# 42 Brandon Schmitt -WLW and Metro Pro Ref
#43 The The Mississippi Madman– PWE Champion
#44 Dan Gier WLW Announcer
#45 B.G. James– 7 time World Tag Champion
#46 Rob Conway– 3 Time WWE Tag Champion.

For a complete list of Missouri Wrestling Revival trading cards as well as WWE , TNA and Japan sets check out the website Wrestling trading cards.com here.

To purchase MWR Trading cards:

1) Catch the star at a show to have them autograph the cards personally
2) Contact them via facebook or myspace
3) Send $1.50 in money order or check for each card at *
Brian Kelley
305 West 3rd Salisbury Missouri 65281

*Checks will take longer to clear than money orders so expect time for that to happen. Make sure you list exactly what card you are wanting to have.

Please note that when purchasing MWR Trading cards from the wrestlers, that they decide the prices for their cards. We highly recommend that you get them from the stars themselves and let them know that you enjoy MWR.

These cards are limited and are not mass produced making them highly collectable.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Metro pro Wrestling, Michael Barry, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MWR, NWA, tyler cook | Leave a Comment »

NWA Board of Directors grant Tony Kozina a shot at Craig Classic’s NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title

Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 6, 2011

National Wrestling Alliance- Midwest
St.Louis, MO.

Two days after a May 28th victory in Streator, IL. over Shank Barzini and Jimmy Karryt to become number one contender to the NWA Midwest X Championship, currently held by Oliver Cain, Tony Kozina got the news he had been waiting for since February.

The NWA Board Of Directors had reviewed his appeal of the Feb. 4-5 weekend and granted him another match against NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, Craig Classic.

“In regards to the disputed dates of Feb. 4th and Feb. 5th, the NWA Board Of Directors finds the following.

DISPUTE OF FEB. 4th: Craig Classic misses flight due to weather. Planned championship match between Tony Kozina and Craig Classic is canceled.

CONCLUSION: Contract states that the terms of this agreement are void in the event of an “act of God”. Mr. Classic was delayed in New Jersey on Feb. 4th, due to weather. Therefore, on grounds of “act of God” this rematch request is denied.

DISPUTE OF FEB. 5th: Kozina is pinned, but has foot visibly on ropes. Referee doesn’t see this and counts to three. Referee is made aware of the situation by Kozina, but stands by his decision, and awards the match to Craig Classic via pinfall.

CONCLUSION: After reviewing the footage, the claims are found valid, therefore the NWA Board Of Directors grant a championship rematch of Tony Kozina and Craig Classic for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship.”

When asked about the Midwest X title, Kozina politely answered “Let me say that I’ve had my eye on the NWA Midwest X title since I moved to St.Louis. But it was always as a stepping stone to getting the World Junior title back. That’s been my goal from day one. I’m certain Oliver Cain has no shortage of hungry contenders. I’m going to start making the calls to secure a date and a city for the world title match and then it’s back to training harder than ever before, so there’s no point in looking at the X title right now.”

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Craig Classic, Jimmy Karryt, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MWR, NWA, Oliver Cain, shank barzini, Tony Kozina | Leave a Comment »

Harmony and Wrestling in the Midwest – Brandon Espinosa

Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 5, 2011

Hello MWR fans Brian Kelley here and I am thrilled to announce a new partnership with a very talented young lady Harmony Hardy.

Harmony will be featuring a collage of some of the top stars in the Midwest in what I like to call MWR’s Harmony and wrestling in the Midwest….. title of this feature still in the works.

Her very first featured wrestler is the red hot Brandon Espinosa. Espinosa recently won the first ever Pro Wrestling Epic 8 tournament with a big win against worldwide superstar Jimmy Jacobs. Harmony used photos from our good friend Mike Van Hoogstraat to provide us a great look at this rising star.

This Saturday at the Historic South Broadway Athletic Club Brandon Espinosa will go one on one with Dave Vaughn for the WWOW TV Championship.

In the near future Harmony will be sharing with us some great looks at
Mark Sterling
Brian Breaker
Ethan Wright and the Cancun Kid
and we hope to have many more from this very talented young lady.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Brandon Espinosa, Dave Vaughn, Harmony Hardy, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MWR | Leave a Comment »

Dory Funk JR thrills fans young and old in St Louis in 2011 at MMWA-SICW

Posted by flairwhoooooo on May 24, 2011

By Brian Kelley
With great info from Larry Matysik’s book From the Golden Era-The St. Louis Wrestling Record Book 1959 to 1983

Dory Funk Jr’s connection with the city of St. Louis is etched in stone. During Funk Jr’s historical four year NWA World Championship reign he would defend the title many times in the great city .

Dory Funk Jr- Photo Credit Amanada Blase

On February 11, 1969, in Tampa, Florida Funk captured the NWA World Championship with a victory over Gene Kiniski. Eleven days later on February 22, 1969 Funk would return to ST Louis to settle the score with rival Waldo Von Erich under “Texas Death Match Rules.”

Luck would have it for Waldo Von Erich that Sam Muchnick, Promoter in St. Louis and President of the National Wrestling Alliance changed the match from a Texas Death Match but to a World Title opportunity. The fans would be able to see Funk win a two out of three falls match when Funk won the first fall and Von Erich was not able to continue due to a shoulder injury.

Fans around the world know the name Bobby “The Brain” Heenan as the man who was instrumental in bring Pro Wrestling mainstream with his charismatic ability and quick wit while chasing mega star Hulk Hogan’s WWF (E) title during the Rock and Wrestling era.

Yet it was many years before that in St Louis that Hennan had protégé Black Jack Lanza in line to take the NWA World Championship. The two would sell out the Kiel Auditorium not once but twice, but even with the genius Hennan is Lanza’s corner Dory Funk Jr would not be dethroned.

For the next four years Dory Funk Jr. would defend the NWA World title around the world while bringing sell outs to St Louis with the very best challengers of that day. Fans would see classic matches between Funk Jr. and Dick the Bruiser, Jack and Jerry Brisco, Johnny Valentine, Rufus R. Jones, Baron Von Raschke and Harley Race before losing the title to Race in Kansas City on March 24th 1974.

In 1974 Dory Funk Jr would be the NWA Missouri Champion by defeating Harley Race on May 24th 1974 during a two out of three falls match at the Kiel.

Funk Jr. as the NWA Missouri Champion would get a victory of then NWA World Champion in St Louis on Nov ember 15 1974, Jack Brisco. St Louis announcer and historian Larry Matysik recalls in his book From the Golden Era-The St. Louis Wrestling Record Book 1959 to 1983 “*Dory Funk Jr. beat NWA Champion Jack Brisco, who did retain the title. Lou Thesz, special referee. 1-Brisco was DQ for throwing the bloody Funk over the top rope after 51:30. Neither man scored a fall in the remainder of the one-hour limit. As winner of the only fall, Funk was awarded the victory. But the challenger could not win the title by DQ, nor by winning only one fall of a best-of-three match, so Brisco kept the championship. This was the fifth consecutive battle between Brisco and Dory Jr. in almost four years that went the full one hour limit.

As the Missouri Champion Dory Funk Jr.defeated Killer Kowalski, in his last match in St Louis. Kowalski would go onto be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame and train current WWE Star Hunter Hearst Helmsey, TNA Knockout Chyna among many others before he passed away on August of 2008.

The great Harley Race would regain the NWA Missouri Championship beating Dory Funk Jr. in a two out of three falls match on February. 21, 1975.

Dory would return to action for years in St Louis with a notable match on Aug. 6, 1982 at the Kiel against NWA Champion Ric Flair losing a two out of three falls battle.

The fans loved to see Canadian Sean Vincent get his due from the former World Champion Dory Funk JR *Photo Credit Brian Kelley*

In all as a World Champion Dory Funk Jr defended the NWA Championship 24 times while drawing over 256,871 total attendances which is an astounding average of 10,703.

This past Saturday in East Carondelet Illinois Dory Funk JR returned to action at the young age of 71 in a three way tag match with partner Chaz Wesson and Gary Jackson against Sean Vincent, Kevin X and CWC Champion Ron Powers.

In a true testament to Dory Funk Jr.’s charisma and talent, I witness fans young and old on their feet at the end of a very entertaining match.

The fans in St Louis still love Dory Funk JR *Photo Credit Brian Kelley *

Dory Funk JR has been inducted in every Wrestling Hall of fame that is creditable including the St Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame. His legacy will always have strong ties to the city of St Louis and thanks to the fine people at MMWA-SICW we had a special moment in wrestling history. Forty one years after his first NWA World title defense in St Louis, Funk Jr. returned to say thanks to the fans of the Midwest.

MWR fans will be thrilled to hear that Dory Funk Jr sat down with Larry Matysik in a special interview that can be purchased in the near future. Look for details on how in the future at MWR.

Dory Funk Jr. did not come alone to St Louis as he brought with him is lovely wife Marti and the students n the Funking Conservatory, their professional wrestling school which is also the Official American Training Center for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Please click on this link to watch Dory Funk Jr’s match along with the students of the night.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Black Jack Lanza, Bobby Henan, Dick Bruiser, Dory Funk Jr., Harley Race, Jack Brisco, Jerry Brisco, Larry Matysik, Missouri Wrestling Revival, NWA, NWA World Champion, Sam Muchnick, ST Louis, St Louis Hall of Fame, Waldo Von Erich | 1 Comment »

Steven J Girthy leads “The Belt Collector” Jeremy Wyatt to the NWA Central States title

Posted by flairwhoooooo on May 14, 2011

NWA Central States and NWA Missouri Champion Jeremy Wyatt *Photo credit Brian Kelley*

A week after capturing the NWA Missouri Championship, Jeremy Wyatt won the NWA Central States at Metro Pro Wrestling with the mastermind Steven J Girthy and Abu Colossus in his corner.

In a four way NWA Central States Qualifier Match the Champion Mark Sterling defeated the former NWA Kansas Champion #1 Brett Young. Mark would then head into a NWA Central States Four-Way Elimination Match that saw Jeremy Wyatt pinned current NWA Kansas champ Tyler Cook to become the new NWA Central States Champion after eliminating Jaysin Strife after Strife upsetSterling.

Mark Sterling won the NWA Central States Championship since 9/25/2007 when he defeated Michael Strider in House Spring Missouri. In the two years since Sterling has been a fighting champion taking on all challengers around the Central States.

Steven J Girthy now has the Wyatt poised to make a run at the Metro Pro TV title or the NWA World title.

Metro Pro Wrestling returns to Turner Rec Center in Kansas City, KS, on Friday, June 17 for our next television taping for Metro Sports! Doors open at 6 p.m., and bell time is 7 p.m.

Check back soon for match updates for our June show! Tickets are on sale now, and a SPECIAL DEAL for our June 17 show. Kids tickets (12 and under) are $5!

Metro Pro Wrestling airs every Saturday night on Time Warner Cable’s Metro Sports at 11 p.m. The show replays several times during the week! Check local listings for details.

Turner Rec Center is located at 831 S. 55th St, Kansas City, KS.
For more information, call Metro Pro at (816) 222-5455.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Abu Colossus, Brett Young, Jaysin Strife, jeremy wyatt, Mark Sterlign, Metro pro Wrestling, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MWR, NWA, NWA Central States, Steven J Girthy, tyler cook | Leave a Comment »

Missouri Wrestling Revival honors Referee Dave Hebner

Posted by flairwhoooooo on May 10, 2011

Missouri Wrestling Revival was recently in Caseyville Illinois for HVW at the VFW for a great night of wrestling. During the intermission we had the pleasure to present Dave Hebner with a MWR Lifetime Achievement award along with our good friend Nick Ridenour.

Dave Hebner along with his brother current TNA referee Earl is known around the world, as the two had been involved arguably with the biggest angle in the 80’s when the evil Hebner cost Hulk Hogan the WWE title to Andre the Giant.

Who can forget the Montreal Screwjob? The Hebners once again cost another champion the title as Bret Hart was the victim this time as Shawn Michaels took home the belt.

Dave Hebner has refereed around the world, on the biggest stage including Wrestlemania, as well as TNA.

Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat

Hebner has spent a considerable amount of time in St Louis supporting a Pro Wrestling shop in the past, made appearances with promotions MMWA-SICW while taking the time with each and every fan he has came across.

The Hebners are truly worthy of a WWE Hall of Fame induction but till then we are proud to present Dave Hebner with a MWR Lifetime Achievement award.

Dave had his head worked out trying to maintain order between the world Champ and then NWA Central States Champ. *Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat*

Dave also took part in refereeing two of the biggest matches that night when Mark Sterling took on former AWA Champion Larry Zbyszko while Santana G returned home to St Louis to meet the former MWR Female Wrestler of the Year Stacey O’ Brien.

Stacey O and Santana G met for the first time ever but not the last we hope.*Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat*

Dave Hebner was the fourth person to receive a MWR Lifetime Achievement Award with
2008 Harley Race
2009 Larry Matysik
2010 Mike Chapman

We are looking forward to presenting Mike Chapman with his MWR 2010 Lifetime Achievement award later this summer.

Big Rick Fuller *Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat*

MWR was also very proud to have “BIG” Rick Fuller wear the MWR Shirt during his match with Alexandre Rudolph and later in the night winning the battle Royal featuring stars around the Midwest last eliminating Brandon Espinosa.

You may have seen Rick Fuller in a cameo appearance in the great movie “The Fighter” based on the Life story of boxer “Irish” Mickey Ward and his trainer brother Dick Eklund, chronicling the brothers’ early days on the rough streets of Lowell, Massachusetts through Eklund’s battle with drugs and Ward’s eventual world championship in London. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, and , Amy Adams look for Fuller as a bouncer that tries to stop Mark Wahlberg character Mickey Ward.

Fuller a former WCW and star of Japan made a rare appearance in the Midwest for a great night of wrestling action.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Alexander Rudolph, Andre the Giant, Brandon Espinosa, Bret Hart, Dave Hebner, Earl Hebner, Hulk Hogan, HVW, Larry Zbyszko, mark sterling, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MWR, Santana G, Stacey O'Brien, The Fighter, TNA, WCW, WWE | Leave a Comment »

Metro Pro Wrestling Champion Derek Stone welcomes you to MWR.

Posted by flairwhoooooo on April 3, 2011

Has MPW Champion Derek Stone lost his mind? Dont miss Metro Pro Wrestling this weekend. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley

Prior to the March Metro Pro Wrestling show in Kansas City our good friend and current MPW Champion Derek Stone took the time to give a shout to the fans of the Midwest.

Later in the night Stone would win a three way match from Trevor Murdock and Bull Schmitt after Murdock drilled the Stone with a chair.

MPW commissioner Michael Strider came out to help the champ where he suddenly snapped and attacked Strider.

We can only hope that Stone was disoriented and did not fully understand his actions that evening.

Please join us at Metro Pro Wrestling on April 9th for a fun filled evening that you will not forget.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Bull Schmitt, Derek Stone, Metro pro Wrestling, michael strider, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MPW, MWR, Trevor Murdock | Leave a Comment »

New NMW Central Illinois Champion- Dan the Man

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 30, 2011

Photo Credit Brian Kelley

This past weekend Dan The Man defeated Tyler Priegel, Christian Rose and Truk Thompson to become NMW Central Illinois Champion in an exciting match that saw everyones favorite Superhero overcome the odds of the awesome power of Truk Thompson, the tenacity of Christian Rose and the former champ DODGEBALL Tyler Priegel.

Photo Credit Brian Kelley

Look for more information at MWR from this memorable evening including weather of not “The Business Man” Bobby Houston was able to make Champion Ryan Phoenix tap out to win the NMW Championship and all the results of this hard hitting evening soon at MWR.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Bobby Houston, Christian Rose, Dan The Man, Missouri Wrestling Reival, Missouri Wrestling Revival, New Midwest Wrestling, NMW, Ryan Phoenix, Tyler Priegel | Leave a Comment »

MWR is a proud sponsor for the 2011 Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion Program in Las Vegas with Honorees SGT. SLAUGHTER, MICK FOLEY, RICK MARTEL, DAN KROFFAT, THE HONKY TONK MAN, AWESOME KONG, TOMMY, DOUG and Eddie Gilbert plus many more.

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 13, 2011

The 2011 CAC reunion will be at the Gold Coast Hotel the week of April 18 – 20, 2011 and we hope that you take the opportunity to make the trip for one of the must see events of the year.

While you are there be sure to pick up a 2011 CAC Reunion Program.

Look inside the front cover and you will see your favorite website that covers wrestling in the Midwest front and center.

Click here and check out our friends at the CAC with all the info on the weekends events

If you are not a member of the CAC I highly encourage you to become one in 2011 by clicking here to start the process.

We would also like to thank High Voltage Wrestling for offering to help support our goal of putting an advertisement of MWR in this prestigious program.

Please note that we are very proud of the ad that is below though the checklist for the MWR Trading Cards have changed a bit with card number of Mike Sydal being #37 with hopes that our good friend Dan Gier coming later in the set.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: 2011 Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion, Awesome Kong, CAC, Cauliflower Alley Club, Dan Kroffat, High Voltage Wrestling, HVW, Mick Foley, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MWR, Rick Martel, Sgt. Slaughter, The Honky Tonk Man, TOMMY DOUG and Eddie Gilbert | Leave a Comment »

New Midwest Wrestling photo recap from Springfield, IL 1/29/2010

Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 22, 2011

All photos from Brian Kelley unless otherwise marked and all of the Young Thriller vs Tyler Priegel by Jon Edgecomb….We would like to thank NMW for a great time and we hope you enjoy these photos.