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Missouri Wrestling Revival was on hand to check out Ring of Honor this past weekend in Collinsville Illinois.
Some of the top talent in the sport today thrilled the fans with fact paced and breath taking matches.
The Midwest was strongly represented as the 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling, Mike Sydal, Ace Hawkins, Brandon Espinosa and Jordan McEntyre was in action along with Midwest ROH Superstars the ROH Champion Tyler Black, Delirious, Daizee Haze and Davey Richards.
During the intermission Michael Gordon invited all the fans to join him and Rebel Devil Events to the ROH after party (the same one that you had seen advertised on this very site) that would be happing at the bar Hurricanes right down the road.
For a measly five dollars fans not only got to hang with their favorite stars but the party was hosted by Delirious with Comedy set by “Classic” Colt Cabana!
The first person we saw was Rebel Devil’s J. Guy who let us know that we were in for a great night. Boy was he not lying. MWR’S Dubray Tallman started the night off drinking shots with the former women’s World Champion Amazing Kong and that would just be one small example of memories that will last a lifetime for the fans at Hurricanes on that evening.
MWR would like to thank Michael Gordon, J.Guy, the Rebel Devil Events crew and Ring of Honor for having us be a part of this exciting evening. Big props to all the ROH wrestlers who had worked hard during the show and then take time to get to the know the fans that support them.
St Louis’s MsChif, Keith Smith, Daizee Haze, Delirious and Keith Smith JR
Louie and Colt Cabana have some fun with each other prior to the after party
Bottoms up!! Amazing Kong and Dubray Tallman
Lisa Chapman with Roderick Strong
Roger from Warrington Missouri took the drive to enjoy Ring of Honor and hangs with Christian Able..
Lisa Chapman and Raschee Brown
Keith Smith was one of many who jumped at the chance to get his pic taken with Amazing Kong
wrestling expert Chuck Maddox with Dubray Tallman
Louie and Rodrick Strong
Lisa Chapman was all smiles with ROH Superstar Austin Aries.
Mike Herold and Amazing Kong
ROH TV Champ Eddie Edwards and Dubray Tallman
Lisa Chapman looks to take out the Necro Butcher but watch out Lisa !!
Rhett Titus, Kenny King, Dre and ROH TV Champ Eddie Edwards.
Has MWR ‘S Dubray Talman join Erick Stevens in the Embassy?
One of the hardest wrestlers to get your picture with in the Midwest is Mark Sterling (if you don’t believe me ask chuck) Chuck Maddox jumped to get his picture taken with the MWR Wrestler of the Year. Sterling who is normally all business was in good sprits after debuting in Ring of Honor just hours before.
Rodrick Strong and Jonathan Jones
Sorry Keith but i thought it looked good, Yes ST Louis fans that is the one and only Keith Smith
Grizzly Redwood
Why is Barbie all smiles after spending time with Christian Able and Truth Martini , Has she learned something from the House of Truth?
Louie called Aries out for copying my hair style, so he sat down and cut a 10 minute promo on me. It was hilarious and tragic
Daizee Haze, Jonathan Jones and Delirious
Necro Butcher leads the ROH bands version of Devil went down to Georgia
Dubi and Daizee Haze,
NWA Central States Champion Mark Sterling, Jonathan Jones and NWA World Champion Adam Pearce. Could talks of a match between these two Champions be in the works? Jonathan why didn’t you ask ?
Always the bad guy, 2 –time ROH Champ Austin Aries and Dubray Tallman with a MWR Top Draw from Dartallion Allen JR
ROH proved once again that in today’s economy the best bang for your dollar is fan friendly pro wrestling. Check out a wrestling show near you and do not forget to add the Ring of Honor Website to your favorites.
If you missed the Rebel Devil Events TNA’S Lockdown after party with TNA Stars Ken Anderson, James Storm, Brian Kendrick and Chris Sabin click here.
Keep checking Missouri Wrestling Revival for updates on future After parties for WWE, TNA and ROH
Ring of Honor returns TONIGHT in Collinsville Illinois in a star studded event that you will not want to miss. Filled with some of the most exciting talented wrestlers in the World today, MWR artist Dartallion Allen took the time to immortalize ROH Stars Austin Aries, Chris Hero and ROH World Champion Tyler Black with an MWR Top Draw.
We presented Tyler with his very own copy of Allen’s art and he was more than happy to take a picture with this wonderful piece.
Hope you enjoy the photos and join us tonight for Ring of Honor action. What don’t have tickets! Tickets will be available to purchase at the door on the night of the show!!!
Plus
A special autograph session with Generation Me and Amazing Kong will take place prior to the event starting at approximately 7:00 PM.
Gateway Center
July 23rd, 2010- 8:00 pm belltime
One Gateway Drive
Collinsville, IL 62234
Missouri Wrestling Revival is excited to announce that world wide superstar Davey Richards is now a part of the MWR Trading Card series.
Richards opponents can tell you first hand he is able to use his speed, wrestling ability and knowledge to go along with an explosive attack that can take the heart out of lesser men in the ring.
Trained early on by the talented Tony Kozina, Richards combines wrestling with Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to provide fans with an offense that often leaves them breathless.
Richards is no stranger to MWR as he headlined for the first ever Missouri Wrestling Revival Best of the Midwest DVD in his match with 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt. The Best of the Midwest matches showcased the great talent in the area at several promotions.
Cover by MWR artist Dartallion Allen
To purchase your very own MWR Best of the Midwest DVD send $15.00 to Brian Kelley 305 west 3rd Salisbury Missouri 65281 Free Shipping
Davey forms one of wrestling’s most respect tag teams with Eddie Edwards to form The American Wolves. On April 10th they defeated Kevin Steen and El Generico to become the Ring of Honor Tag team champions.
Former ROH World Tag Team Champions Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards, The American Wolves (Photo Credit Scott Finkelstein.)
Throughout the year they would defend the titles until December 9th when they lost to the Briscoe Brothers. Still Wrestling Observer Newsletter would honor them with the 2009 Tag Team of the Year. Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked Davey Richards as the number 77th rank wrestler in the world in 2009
Davey Richards punishes Bryan Danielson with crushing blows from his legs. (Photo credit Scott Finkelstein)
Most recently Richards challenged Ring of Honor World Champion Tyler Black for the title on June 19 at Death Before Dishonor VIII Internet PPV. Black would be able to survive in a war worthy of MOTY, but like all great wrestlers even in defeat the match only added to the legend of Richards.
#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 of the Year #5 Mike Sydal – 2009 PWI Rookie of the Year #6 Jeremy Wyatt – 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year. 2008 MWR Match of the Year Michael Strider, 2009 MWR Match of the Year Tyler Cook #7 Santana G –Seen on TNA #8 Kahagas – The Tokyo Monster
#9 Mephisto– Hardcore favorite
#10 Tyler Black– Ring of Honor World Champion #11 Sir Bradley Charles– Trained by Lance Storm #12Brandon Espinosa – Multi 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.
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.comhere.
Davey Richards returns to the Midwest this Friday in Collinsville Illinois in a rematch against Generation Me (the former Young Bucks).
Straight from the Ring of Honor website lets take a look at this and ROH’S historic tour throughout the Midwest .
ROH officials announced on June 1st (http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/bangforbucks/) that Generation Me (the former Young Bucks) were making their return to Ring of Honor competition on July 23rd and 24th in Collinsville, IL and Chicago Ridge, IL respectively.
Last night, ROH officials finalized the first of Max and Jeremy Buck’s opponents; a team that GenMe wanted to face more than any other in Ring of Honor, the men that beat them in their last Ring of Honor appearance at “SoCal Showdown” (available on DVD ) – Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards – The American Wolves!
On that January night in Los Angeles, Eddie Edwards made Jeremy Buck tap out to the Achilles Lock and that loss has eaten up GenMe for months now. “We know in our hearts that we’re better than The American Wolves,” said Jeremy. “We know we can beat Eddie and Davey, and we know July 23rd will be our night.” Max added, “We have kept our eyes on Ring of Honor. We know Eddie and Davey have been wrapped up in their individual pursuits as of late and I know my brother and I have elevated our skills as a team to a whole new level. We are better than ever, and in St. Louis – Davey Richards’ adopted hometown mind you – we will prove that these young bucks, Generation Me, has always been the better team.”
It’s Generation Me vs. The American Wolves! Don’t miss the cutting edge of tag team wrestling as it comes to the St. Louis area!
Gateway Center
July 23rd, 2010- 8:00 pm belltime
One Gateway Drive
Collinsville, IL 62234
Tickets will be available to purchase at the door on the night of the show!!!
A special autograph session with Generation Me and Amazing Kong will take place prior to the event starting at approximately 7:00 PM.
Special Challenge – Tag Team Attraction
GenerationMe (formerly The Young Bucks) vs. The American Wolves More Info
Six-Person Tag Team War ROH World Tag Team Champions the Kings of Wrestling/Sara del Rey vs. The Briscoe Brothers/Amazing Kong More Info
Trios Grudge Match ROH World Champion Tyler Black/Jerry Lynn/Delirious with Daizee Haze vs. Austin Aries/Kenny King/Rhett Titus
Singles Match The Necro Butcher with Prince Nana vs. “Skullkrusher” Rasche Brown More Info
Hate: Chapter II
Kevin Steen vs. El Generico More Info
Pick 6 Contenders Series
(1) Roderick Strong w/Truth Martini vs. Colt “Boom Boom” Cabana
"The Future" Donovan Ruddick (Mike Van Hoogstraat)
BIG, POWERFUL and dominating are three words that describe Donovan Ruddick. No wrestler in the Midwest is more feared than the man called the 6”9 monster.
The former High Voltage Wrestling champion was honored in the 2009 Pro Wrestling Illustrated top 500 wrestlers with great matches with the 2008 MWR wrestler of the Year Jeremy Wyatt, Gary Jay, Rebelucha and Kahagas while being led at times by the Magic Man.
People with power have always gravitated to greatness and that is why when he parted ways with the Magic Man, managers looking to get to the top have quickly “leached” or signed on to lead him to the top of the sport. At MMWA-SICW“The Manager of Champions” Travis Cook just this past month had Ruddick within seconds of defeating Dave Vaughn for the coveted title.
Then shocking developments at Pro Wrestling Epicsaw Ruddick turn on his good friend the Mississippi Madman then aligned himself with up and coming manager Mr. Late Nite. That decision would prove wise for a quick moment when Mr. Late Nite signed an immediate title shot for Ruddick against the HWC Champion Jimmy Karryt. Karryt would show true heart but the odds and the true power of Ruddick would be too much for the young star on that night.
Fans will be looking forward to the clash between the Mississippi Madman and a rematch from the “Wrestling Machine” Dave Vaughn to end the year but you will not have to wait to get your hands on this MWR Card featuring the wrestler many feel that lives up to his name and is the Future of Pro Wrestling. Donovan Ruddick.
#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 of the Year #5 Mike Sydal – 2009 PWI Rookie of the Year #6 Jeremy Wyatt – 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year. 2008 MWR Match of the Year Michael Strider, 2009 MWR Match of the Year Tyler Cook #7 Santana G –Seen on TNA #8 Kahagas – The Tokyo Monster
#9 Mephisto– Hardcore favorite
#10 Tyler Black– Ring of Honor World Champion #11 Sir Bradley Charles– Trained by Lance Storm
#12 Brandon Espinosa – Multi talented superstar
#13 Dave Vaughn – The Wrestling Machine
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.comhere.
"The Wrestling Machine" Dave Vaughn (Photo Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Some say that old school wrestling has long past us by but the truth of the matter is that there is one guy that is keeping that fire burning. That mans name is Dave Vaughn.
Dave Vaughn wrestles a no nonsense style of wrestling that is Reminisce of Lou Thesz and Arn Anderson .
Once the prize jewel of Travis Cook’s The Connection Vaughn quickly rose to prominence winning the MMWA-SICW Junior titles as well as one half of the MMWA-SICW tag team Championship.
Dave Vaughn has earned the nickname “The Wrestling Machine” by taking his opponents through a clinic of wrestling moves, suplex’s and submissions. No one in the Midwest hits the Spear as hard as Dave Vaughn.
Since earning the MMWA-SICW Championship from former connection partner Phil E Blunt, Vaughn has been unstoppable taking on the very best that ST Louis has to offer.
Earlier this summer, Vaughn debuted at World League Wrestling as he looks to have his eye on the WLW title in the near future.
Midwest wrestlers and fans will find out soon why they call Dave Vaughn “The Wrestling Machine”
#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 of the Year
#5 Mike Sydal – PWI Rookie of the Year
#6 Jeremy Wyatt – 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year. 2008 MWR Match of the Year Michael Strider, 2009 MWR Match of the Year Tyler Cook
#7 Santana G – Seen on TNA
#8 Kahagas – The Tokyo Monster
#9 Mephisto- Hardcore favorite
#10 Tyler Black –Ring of Honor Champion
#11 Sir Bradley Charles- Trained by Lance Storm
#12 Brandon Espinosa – Multi talented superstar
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.
Dubray Tallman, back here at MWR with a brand new Dubi Meets the fans and for the very first time we were at New Midwest Wrestling in Springfield, Illinois.
A few months ago NMW sent a video via Youtube stating that they wanted us to come check them out.
To be honest we are so busy attending shows every week that Brian mentioned to me at the first of the year that he was going to try not to add any promotions in our coverage area so that we could give proper coverage to the ones that are already in the MWR Family. Add on the problem that on many weekends he is torn on which promotions to go to because they have shows on the same day. I must say, that I do feel as if we have been fair about making the rounds to each promotion and while distance and time are sometimes what makes the final decision in where we go. I can not lie I was very impressed personally with the invite and truly excited that they thought enough of us.
I had asked Brian who I knew from prior shows that we have gone to and he stated that “The Appex” Blake Steel was in the main event taking on NMW Champion Jonathan Magnus while Steve Bishop, Ryan Phoenix, Christian Rose and Dan the Man were all in action.
The day was shaping up to be an adventure and I was looking forward to checking NMW out. We got there early and right away we were interviewed from NMW for a documentary that they were doing. Brian is dreading hearing it because he thinks he may sound stupid but I look forward to seeing what they come up with.
The then NMW Tag Champs Ryan Phoenix and Tom Arson wear the MWR colors to the ring. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Due to the fact that NMW had been patiently waiting for us to come check them out and to make the debut at NMW special Brian decided that for our MWR Wrestling superstar t-shirt giveaway we would have the first ever tag team involved. For the new fans, we try to give away a shirt to a lucky fan by having a wrestler wear it to the ring and when they take it off they are free to throw it out of the ring to a lucky fan. It’s a great way for us to spread the word about MWR and the wrestlers that we cover. On this night the NMW Tag team Champions The New Immolare (Ryan Phoenix and Tom Arson ) wear the shirts to the ring and I must say they looked pretty sweet coming out of the back if I must say so my self. Later on I would catch up with both fans that caught the shirts to get their picture taken with them.
New Midwest Wrestling also did something new to us, they did not have an intermission, but they promised that when I asked the fans who their favorite wrestler was that they would stay after the show to take pictures with them so that eased my mind.
Devin Kodett with Dan the Man (Photo Credit Dubray Tallman)
The first person I spoke to Devin Kodett who chose Dan the Man. This would be a theme of the night as New Midwest Wrestling fans love themselves some Dan the Man. In fact now that I think about it there is no doubt that he is one of the most loved wrestlers that I have seen, right up there with Krotch, Curly, Santana G and the Mississippi Madman.
Two masked heroes team up after the matches as Triston and Dan the Man strikes the super hero pose. (Photo Credit Dubray Tallman)
I met Triston who was there the first time and had purchased a DTM mask and was looking forward to wrestling action.
Up next were John and Lori Gwin who were from Springfield Illinois who stated that this was also their first time checking out NMW. They were very friendly and didn’t know the wrestlers so I offered to let them watch the show and then let me know who they liked then we would get there picture with their favorite.
Keagon Fox poses with The New Immolare’s Tom Arson and Ryan Phoenix proudly after Ryan Phoenix hand delivered the shirt to the young fan.
Then I met Keagan Fox who was really excited for the show to begin. He was undecided on who he would choose to have his picture taken later on in the show. His brother was a big help and I wished I would have had him get in the picture with Keagan but if you reading this the next time we come to NMW I would love for you to be a part of the next Dubi Meets the NMW Fans.
Keagon Fox poses with Dan the Man (Photo Credit Dubray Tallman )
It would so happen that Keagon would be the lucky fans that got the MWR Shirt, hand delivered by one half of the tag team champions, Ryan Phoenix. After the show I told Keagan that beings that he got the MWR shirt we could take his pictures with Immolare. He smiled and asked if he could still choose another wrestler to get his picture taken with. Of course I was more than happy to and was not surprised when he stated he wanted his picture taken with Dan the Man.
The New Immolare’s Tom Arson and Ryan Phoenix take a chance to celebrate the free MWR T-shirt with April Shade, Christina, Michaela and Kattie Hawkins. (Photo Credit Dubray Tallman)
The second fan who caught the shirt from Tom Arson was none other than April Shade. April’s daughter wanted the shirt for herself so she gave it to Christina Hawkins. Also in the picture were April’s sisters Michaela and Kattie Hawkins.
Spencer Powers, John and Lori Gwin, and Michael Shard pose after Attitude Incs big win. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Right after the big four team scramble that include Attitude INC (Spencer Powers & Michael Shard) Logantyre (Eric Logan and Justin MacIntyre), The Full Metal Jackals (Danny Cannon and Alex Castle) & The New Immolare John and Lori let me know they would take the chance to get their picture with the New Tag Team Champions Attitude Inc.
All in all a fun night of wrestling and I am thankful that we took the time to see what NMW had to offer. We look forward to making our way back down to Springfield to check them out in the near future. Look for a full photo recap of this show in the near future at MWR plus interviews with Attitude Inc, Bobby Houston, Christian Rose and the NMW Champion Jonathan Magnus with Stephanie King.
Missouri Wrestling Revival Fans join me at World League Wrestlingin Park Hills Missouri tomorrow night for an action packed evening with my good friend Santana G as she takes on Amy Hennig for the WLW Title. I have already been messaged from a reader that wants to take part in Dubi meets the WLW Fansso I am looking forward to seeing who Kyle Valle’s favorite WLW Wrestler is. If you would like to be a part of Dubi meets the fans all you have to do is come up and introduce yourself to me at a show.
We also hope to have a WLW Superstar be a part of our MWR Wrestler free give away to a WLW fan.
Plus you know Harley Race will be there so how can you miss this show?
Saturday July 17th
Park Hills, Missouri
Mineral Area College (MAC) Fieldhouse Gymnasium
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Graves starts out strong against fan favorite Krotch. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Krotch was on the ropes early and as dazed as this picture as Graves and Mr Late Nite had a great game plan.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Krotch persevered and continued to fight to get the win with surprisingly a little help from Mr. Late Nite. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Graves has Krotch all twisted up.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Krotch persevered and continued to fight to get the win with surprisingly a little help from Mr. Late Nite. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
In a shocking development the 6”9 Monster comes to MR. Late Nite’s aid. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
PWE had been put on noticed that Donovan Ruddick was there to make an impact.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Krotch pinned Graves With Mr Late Nite.
Dead Sexy yearns to be in a boy band. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Aaron Matthews looks to slow down Brett Gakiya (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Matthews overpowers Gakiya in a match where both teams are known for their speed.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Dead Sexy loves to play to the crowd.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Jeff Harris continues the momentum of Dead sexy early on.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
One of the best tag teams in the country was in trouble early on.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
CJ Esparza changes the momentum of the match by heating up on Dead Sexy.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Zero Gravity gets ready to explode, will Matthews make it in time?(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Yes he does, Esparza gets tossed out of the ring allowing Harris to grab a leg.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Double DDT from Dead Sexy.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Zero Gravity has changed the momentum and looks to take the match and retain the PWE titles but what is Matthews doing?(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Salt in the eyes of Gakiya takes him out of the match!(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Shocking development NEW PWE Tag Team Champions. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Dead Sexy – Jeff Harris & Aaron Matthews pinned Zero Gravity – Brett Gakiya & CJ Esparza to win the PWE Tag titles
Allen drills Mephisto face first into the turnbuckle (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Allen tries to put Mephisto to sleep. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Mephisto nails a suplex on Eric Allen.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Mephisto pinned Eric Allen
Two friends go face to face as the Future Donovan Ruddick talks to the injured Mississippi Madman, (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Mr Late Nite taunts the Mississippi Madman. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Donovan Ruddick with Mr. Late Nite attacks The Mississippi Madman.
Blake Steel with his Valet (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Blake Steel and Cecil Cerveza in a game of wrestling chess.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Steel looks to get out of the grasp of Cerveza.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Steel feels confident early on.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Sizing Cerveza up for a big move.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
A big knee turns it around for Cerveza.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Cerveza comes from the top rope.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Almost a 1-2-3(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Cerveza goes high risk and Steel makes him pay.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
A big win for Blake Steel and he wants the fans to know all about it.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Blake Steel pinned Cecil Cerveza
Knight Wagner takes Zyber Zapertan to school (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The Charismatic Knight Wagner gets another win and celebrates.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Knight Wagner pinned Zyber Zapertan
Ruddick drops the Champion.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Mr Late Nite makes sure the ref doesn’t see that he is up to no good. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Karryt lands a big blow much to the surprise of Mr. Late Nite. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The champion lands a moonsault.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Karryt nails a shoulderblock and has Ruddick reeling. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Ruddick’s power bails him out of trouble again. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
MR Late Nite celebrates his biggest win as a manager to this date at Donovan Ruddick becomes the HWC Champion by defeating Karryt.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Aarons feels the pain come to him as Black twists his arm.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The Future Donovan Ruddick with Mr. Late Nite pinned Jimmy Karryt to win the HWC Championship.
Ring of Honor World Champion Tyler Black. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Respect from the ROH Champ Tyler Black to Brandon Aarons but once the match started Black was all business. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Black hangs on as Aarons tries to get free. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The scary part is Tyler Black is a master at his game and he isn’t even in his prime. Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Brandon Aarons retreats to rethink his strategy with the world Champion. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Aarons looked to use his speed but the Champ was ready to catch him and to throw him to the fire outside the ring. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Outside the ring Aarons was in deep trouble. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley
Here we witness wrestling lesson 55 in the match from Tyler Black as he had the PWE US Champion baffled. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Aarons never gives up and gets the boot up just in time. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Is it possible that the PWE US Champion can get the victory from the best wrestler in the world today?(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Aarons was taking it to the Champ but Black picks him up and ghet(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
If Aarons nails his patented superkick it is all but done. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Aarons has the full attention of Tyler Black, that may not be a good thing. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Aarons uses his kicks to put Black on his heels.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
In a Blink of an eye Aarrons nails a surprise blow.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Out of the blue comes Blake Steel to attack the PWE Champion Aarons causing Black to lose via DQ. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Aarons back Steel up only to have him face to face with the ROH Champion.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Steel pays for his actions. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
PWE US Champ Brandon Aarons beat ROH World Champion Tyler Black by DQ
Thank you for taking the time to join me with a new Dubi meets the fans, where today we are at Pro Wrestling Epic for the very first edition of Dubi meets the Fans at PWE.
This night promised to be special because one of MWR’S rising stars the PWE US Champion “Irresistible Brandon Aarrons was set to face the current Ring of Honor World Champion Tyler Black. Aarons has won the hearts of fans in St Louis but it would be interesting to see how this match up would go. In the near future Brian will have a photo recap of this historic match up as well as the rest of night of wrestling action from Mt Pulaski Illinois.
This was also the night were we debuted the Tyler Black MWR Trading Card, and we presented Tyler Black with a MWR Top Draw courtesy of MWR Artist Dartallian Allen.
To start the night Brian introduced me to the Nose Bleed Seats MOAV5706 and Chris Lee who had brought his son to the show and I caught up with the famous Crime Fighter. To find out more info on our friends at the NBS checked out their site here.
Danny, Richard, Greg, Mike , Jerry and Scott with Ring of Honor World Champion Tyler Black (Photo Credit Brian Kelley )
Meanwhile I was on the hunt to find some people for this edition of Dubi meets the fans. I was thrilled to meet an energetic group of fans from Lincoln Illinois with one stating that they try to go to all the local shows. We talked about wrestling and they said nationally they like John Cena but on this night they were excited to meet Tyler Black. After Tyler got done visiting with some fans he was kind enough to join us for a picture. Danny, Richard, Greg, Mike , Jerry and Scott all had the chance to get their picture taken with the hottest wrestler today Tyler Black.
The next group of fans that I met was uncertain who they wanted to chose for the night but stated that they would let me know at Intermission. Krotch had open the night in exciting fashion with a win against MR. Late Nite’s protégé Graves. Karma would come back to bite Graves as the week prior he, “The Perfect Weapon” Morbid and MR Late Nite turned on Cabal leaving him brutally laying in the ring after they lost to Mephisto and Justin Wade. This night Mr. Late Nite would show his true colors when he turned on Graves before the match ended. The ace in the whole for this weasel of a manager was he had just paid for the services of one of the Midwest most powerful man in the Midwest “The Future” Donovan Ruddick.
With the exciting win Krotch once again was chosen for the Dubi meets the fans picture, making him one of the most requested wrestlers in the Midwest for this feature, wheather it is at 3XW, MECW or PWE the fans can not get enough Krotch…. Wait Did I just say that? Melissa, Charles Mariah, Kristin and Tommy all posed with Krotch.
Melissa, Charles Mariah, Kristin and Tommy all posed with Krotch (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Ruddick would make an impact later in the night when he turned on his friend The Mississippi Madman. The Madman had a cast on his hand due to an injury and was not expecting the assault by Ruddick. The Madman promised to get revenge when he heals up.
Ruddick and his manager Mr. Late Nite would not be done when Ruddick challenged Jimmy Karryt for the HWC Championship. Brian is a big fan of this rising star and had asked if he would do the honors of wearing a MWR Shirt to the ring prior to his match. In a hysterical moment of the night Brian was attempting to take a picture of Karryt coming to the ring and was backing up where he nearly went head over heels on a bunch of chairs that got the laugh of the night from the crowd. That’s my boyfriend. Karryt threw the MWR Shirt to young Paula Merrell and though he lost the title and was bruised and battered he still took the time to pose with his fan.
Jimmy Karryt with Paula Merrell
Unfortunately Ruddick and Mr. Late Nite would not be denied as they would go home with the HWC Title in my personal opinion of the match of the night. I look forward to a rematch between these two in the near future no pun intended.
I had to decide on whom my pick for the Dubi meets the Fans photo and who would be better than the PWE US Champion Brandon Aarons prior to the biggest match in his career.
Dubray Tallman and PWE US Champion Brandon Aarons (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
I won’t lie the trip was long but we had a great time while having a lot of fun. The wrestling was very good and PWE announced that evening that they would be returning to Lincoln Illinois Balloon Festival on August 28th. We went last year and had a great time watching wrestling outside while the Balloon liftoff was going on. If you missed it check out Brian’s Photo Recap of that show here and mark your calendar for this date.
Springfield Illinois we will be coming to your town when MWR comes to New Midwest Wrestling for the very first time on July 10th. Look for Dubi meets the NMW fans!!
I look forward to seeing you there.
Missouri Wrestling Revival 