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3XWrestling star Mike Sydal named Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year

Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 3, 2010

Des Moines-based 3XWrestling proudly congratulates always-exhilarating aerial specialist Mike Sydal on being selected the 2009 Pro Wrestling Illustrated “Rookie of the Year.”

Sydal, who is currently one-half of the 3XW Tag Team champions The High Flyers (with “Unbreakable” Zach Thompson), won with 24% of the total vote, beating out TNA Wrestling rookie sensation Jesse Neal.

Widely known around the Midwest wrestling scene for his breathtaking high-flying maneuvers and unbelievable speed in the ring, Sydal is the brother of current WWE superstar Evan “Matt Sydal” Bourne. He’s recently branched out to competing on the east coast in states such as Florida and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s famous ECW Arena.

Sydal joins an illustrious group of previous award winners that includes luminaries such as Larry Zbyszko, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, Bob Backlund, Ricky “the Dragon” Steamboat, “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, Terry Taylor, Nord the Barbarian, “Total Package” Lex Luger, Owen Hart, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright, The Giant, Goldberg, Kurt Angle, Randy Orton and fellow former 3XW competitor Zach Gowen.

Sydal’s next wrestling appearance in on Feb. 5 in Des Moines, Iowa as part of 3XW‘s Reign of Terror event at the Des Moines Social Club. Sydal teams up with Thompson to defend the 3XW Tag Team titles against The Gentlemen’s Club – Mark Sterling and Gage Octane with Todd Countryman. This is a rematch of the spectacular August battle between these teams at the King of Des Moines Tournament event.

For more information about Mike Sydal, 3XWrestling and the Reign of Terror card, please visit http://www.3xwrestling.com/

Also available right now at http://www.3xwrestling.com/sydalvshollister.htmis a great match from June 2009 featuring Sydal battling fellow Midwest standout Shane Hollister. Be sure to watch the other “Matches of the Month” at the site to catch a glimpse of 3XW at The Des Moines Social Club, the most exciting venue for pro wrestling in the United States today!

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MMWA-SICW Jan. 16 recap

Posted by reimaginejournalism on January 31, 2010

By Kari Williams
Photos by Mike Van Hoogstraat

MMWA-SICW kicked off its second show of the year with one of two major announcements planned for the evening.

On May 7-9, a Pro Wrestling Exhibition will take place at the St. Charles Convention Center with Herb Simmons and Tony Casta as the event coordinators. For more information, go to MWR’s Breaking News coverage of the announcement.

Static hits Venom with a splash in the corner.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

MMWA newcomer Venom took on the fan favorite in “Electrifying” Jaysin Static. After the two traded holds and punches, Venom got the upper hand. Static’s determination proved to be his biggest ally, as he gained a second wind and attacked Venom with vicious kicks. At one point, Venom had an opportunity to get a win, but he wasted time mocking Static, giving the electrifying one time to recoup. After battling back from the brink of defeat, Static put Venom away with a nasty kick to the back of the head.

Bobby D would win by countout but made the mistake of getting his hands to close to the dog.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Moondog Rover attempted to make puppy chow out of Bobby D in the second contest. Neither man (nor dog) had a clear advantage throughout the bout. They battled back and forth, with Rover biting D as revenge for D doing the same. Rover’s tactic gave him control and he wore down D’s arm to take away his power game. By the 10-minute-mark, D turned the tide, and the action soon spilled to ringside. The two pounded each other, but D had the wherewithal to sneak back in the ring before the count of 10, securing victory. Unhappy with the conclusion, Rover attacked D after the match—much to the delight of the crowd.

Core had his work cut out for him against “Thee” Brandon Espinosa, who was in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s 2009 PWI 500 at 445. After a struggle for dominance, Core got the early advantage, causing Espinosa to rush to ringside to regain his composure. Core tried to take advantage by attacking Espinosa from behind on the outside, but once they got in the ring, Espinosa dominated. Perhaps too hasty to put Core away, Espinosa went for a splash in the corner, but Core sidestepped, giving Core an opportunity.

Core hits Brandon Espinosa with a clothesline. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

However, Espinosa quickly regrouped, connected with a picture-perfect drop kick and locked in victory shortly thereafter.

Isick Manson punishes Johnny Courageous in the corner. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Venom would interfere to give Manson the edge on Courageous.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

After intermission, Johnny Courageous and Isick Manson waged war. Manson’s threatening presence did nothing to deter Courageous, who never backs down from a fight. Manson established dominance about half way into the bout, leaving Courageous begging for sympathy from the crowd. Venom reemerged at ringside during the match, giving Manson a slight advantage as Courageous fought for the win. Though Courageous’s second win kicked in, Venom helped Manson steal a victory by holding Manson’s feet for added leverage.

The Big Texan and The Future in a test of streagnth.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

The Big Texan hits Ruddick with his full weight.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Travis Cook has every right to be concerned when Ruddick throws The Big Texan out of the ring.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Ruddick is choked slam by the Big Texan. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

In a return match from the prior week, The Big Texan went up against “Future” Donovan Ruddick. Texan had Waco and The Connection Manager Travis Cook at ringside, but Waco’s shenanigans got him thrown out by the referee early on. With the playing field nearly even, Ruddick pummeled Texan with a brutal clothesline to take over. At a key moment, Ruddick took a gamble, charging Texan in the corner. Texan ducked out of the way and gained the advantage. Within moments, the two behemoths took the action to the outside and the beating continued into a double-disqualification.

AJ Williams comes in to help Ruddick against The Big Texan and Waco.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

As soon as the bell rang, Waco ran from the back to double-team Ruddick. Not far behind, however, was MMWA-SICW Junior Heavyweight Champion A.J. Williams. Ruddick and Williams cleared the ring, then took to the sky as they launched on to Texan and Waco, respectively.

Sean Vincent taunts Gary Jackson early in the match.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Jackson invites Vincent rudely back into the ring. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

The Look of a man who wished he wouldn’t of taken the jump.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Gary Jackson in your face (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

MMWA’s resident Canadian hero Sean Vincent took on “Night Train” Gary Jackson in a heated contest. Vincent attacked Jackson from behind in hopes of ending the bout swiftly, but to no avail. Jackson’s experience gave him the upper hand in this exchange. Perhaps to formulate a game plan, Vincent escaped to the outside on more than one occasion; this worked in his favor as he took control. Jackson suffered from an illegal choke courtesy of Vincent as Cook provided the distraction. Despite some back and forth dominance, Jackson rolled up Vincent with a small package for the win.

Prior to the main event, Tony Casta, Herb Simmons, Tim Miller and Keith Smith announced MMWA-SICW’s creation of an open-door policy. More information can be found here. Cook interrupted the announcement, prompting Simmons to suggest that Cook may have to face one of the individuals who will be at the wrestling expo.

Blade send the Champion down to the mat.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Does Vaughn have it locked in?(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Will Blade tap out?(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Blade wisely taps out and opts to fight another day as the Champion Dave Vaughn had him where he wanted him. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

MMWA-SICW Heavyweight Champion Dave Vaughn put his belt on the line against Battle Royal Champion Blade. The bout began with a battle of technical prowess, with Vaughn keeping Blade grounded. Just as Blade began to get back in the game, Vaughn side-stepped a potential shoulder to the gut, causing Blade to run into the ring post. The bout was fairly even in terms of athleticism; it came down to who wanted it more. When it appeared that the match was nearing its end, Vaughn went for the spear. Blade dodged the maneuver, but Vaughn caught him in an arm bar submission and forced him tap out.

Can anyone beat the MMWA-SICW Champ Dave Vaughn? (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

MMWA-SICW returns to South Broadway Athletic Club Feb. 6.

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2009 Missouri Wrestling Revival Award winners.

Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 29, 2010

Missouri Wrestling Revival is proud to announce the 2009 MWR Awards. This year we asked you the MWR fans, wrestlers and promoters to nominate for this prestigious honor to be voted on. The votes this year was for:

1) Wrestler of the Year
2) Tag Team of the Year
3) Female wrestler of the Year
4) Match of the Year
5) Promotion of the Year

The MWR awards committee looked at each category and gave their votes on whom and what was the most deserving. I can not speak for the others but in some categories it was an easy vote while others I had to contemplate. So many wrestlers and promoters have worked hard throughout the year to provide you the fans with excitement and memories that you will never forget; it was hard to just choose one.

One change from last year is the MWR Award for personality of the Year. Last year Harley Race was chosen for his contribution to the Midwest. Race not only was one of the greatest wrestlers to ever live but since his retirement he has came back to the Midwest running one of the top schools and promotions in the sport today.

This year, instead of personality of the year we have decided to rename the award the MWR Lifetime Achievement Award. This is award is to recognize that special person who has made a positive impact for wrestling in the Midwest.

We will announce the recipient later in the week.

Till then let’s take a look at the 2009 MWR Awards and see who the best of 2009 was in the Midwest.

MWR 2009 Wrestler of the Year

Mark Sterling

Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat

No one in the sport has a better work ethic that Mark Sterling. Sterling continued his drive to become the best in 2009 by wrestling around the Midwest going up against a who’s who of top wrestlers today. Sterling became the NWA Central States Champion by defeating the ultra talented Michael Strider in 2009 to top off an exciting year that saw him become the Pro Wrestling  Entertainment United States Champion in a three way dance against Krotch and Hunter Mathews.

At NWA Dynamo in Kansas he went head to head against the then current Ring of Honor Champion Jerry Lynn in Kansas in a truly special encounter. Sterling has excelled in Tag team action as well by owning 4 tag team titles in 3 different companies 3XW, AAPW and Pro Wrestling Phoenix.

From Kansas to Iowa to Missouri all the way to Illinois the wrestlers respect him, the promoters want him on their show and the fans hate him.

We would like congratulate Mark Sterling for being the 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year

One of the closest votes this year was between Sterling and what one voter called the Midwest Shawn Michaels, Jeremy Wyatt. When asked what he meant, he replied Wyatt just doesn’t have a bad match. Wyatt dominated throughout the Midwest against some of the top stars from Shane Rich, Tyler Black to the MWR Cup Championship that saw him beat Donovan Ruddick, Arya Daivari and rising superstar Jimmy Rockwell.

Surprisingly in the top three was “The Tokyo Monster” Kahagas. He only wrestled a short amount of matches but the consensuses was that when he made his way to the Midwest it was BIG news. Flying in from Florida Kahagas earned a spot in the IWA 2009 Ted Petty Invitational tournament. Though the Tournament was not to be this year, during his time in the Midwest he went to war with Bloody Harker Dirge, Mark Sterling, Donovan Ruddick and Issan Hadeev.

3rd runner up was the PWI Rookie of the Year Mike Sydal. Sydal was the talk of the fans wherever he went. At 3xw he won the 3XW Tag team Champions with partner Zach Thompson. Together they thrilled fans and is rightfully called the High Flyers. At his hometown of St Louis at High Voltage Wrestling he shocked the fans by turning on them after winning the HVW Livewire title and aligning himself up with the Kansas City Killers Mark Sterling and Jeremy Wyatt.

2) Jeremy Wyatt
3) Kahagas
4) Mike Sydal

MWR Tag Team of Tag team of Year

Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat

Devin and Mason Cutter (The Hooligans)

Out of nowhere the Cutters came, bringing to the Midwest their own style of toughness to gain an almost unanimous vote. Where ever I went promoters, wrestlers and fans asked me about this up and coming team. Always ready for a fight Devin and Mason finished the year with 126 matches. In the end of the summer they were able to win the LWA Tag team titles and worked their way through the High Voltage Wrestling Tag Tournament to become the first ever Tag Champions.

In 2009 The Hooligans was the hunters setting their sights on becoming the top tag team of the Midwest. Today by being named the 2009 MWR Tag team of the Year, for the first time the Cutters are the hunted as the Midwest top Tag teams such as the Gentleman’s Club, Old School Thunder, Big Texan and Waco, the Murder Militia , the Ego Express and the 2008 MWR Tag team the Northstar Express will be gunning for them or will the 2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year.

Till then the Hooligans are set for war against two of the best tag teams in the Midwest when they take on the Hybrids at NWA Supreme in Mattoon Illinois on January 30th and continue their feud with the Kansas City Killers on February 20th at High Voltage Wrestling.

Missouri Wrestling Revival fans make sure you get a chance to see the MWR 2010 Tag team of the Year at a show near you while you can.

2) The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz
3) The Gentleman’s Club Mark Sterling and Gage Octane
4) Old School Thunder Ax Alwardth & Brandon Walker

Missouri Wrestling Revival Female Wrestler of the Year

Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat

Mschif

I’m sad to say that women’s wrestling is near nonexistent in the MWR coverage area. Yet I must add that doesn’t discount the talent that is here and that is why we decided to still honor this award.

Let’s take a glance at the runner ups and the people that you should know about. Second generation superstar Amy Hennig captured the World League Wrestling title, and “The worlds strongest women Beca” took it from her at the WLW 10 year anniversary. The biggest disappointment for the women’s division was injuries. The 2009 MWR Female of the Year Stacey O’Brien dominated the Midwest till a injury took her out of action early in the year and unable to successfully defend her crown this year, though she still gathered a high percentage of votes. The same could be said for the tough as nails Mickie Knuckles. Young Santana G quickly became a fan favorite among men and women but a half a year of wrestling caused her to be overlooked in the nominations

With all that said, MWR and the Midwest can not be any prouder to call MsChif one of their own. MsChif is one of the most in demand wrestlers today and any time she comes back to the Midwest it is big news. Mschif is currently the SHIMMER and NWA Women’s Champion. Recently she was able to pin the Amazing Kong as the year came to a close.

MsChif has set the bar for women’s wrestling in the past decade and now MWR would like to congratulate her as the MWR Female of the Year.

2) Amy Hennig
3) TIE Mickie Knuckles and Stacey O’Brien

Missouri Wrestling Revival 2009 Match of the Year

A match of the year is something special. It’s a match that you will never forget and if you missed it you wished that you were there to see if live. Months after the epic match between Cook and Wyatt on July 17th wrestlers themselves were talking about this match and making me wish that I was there.

Jeremy Wyatt vs. Tyler Cook 3XW Pure Wrestling Championship title match.
Wyatt vs. Tyler Cook July 17 Des Moines, Iowa

Jeremy Wyatt and Tyler Cook have been at war for months over the 3xw Pure wrestling title. Wyatt always seems to feed off the hate of the fans while his arch rival Cook was cheered as he took on the monumental task of defeating the Rebel for the title. The bout featured an incredible series of innovative and reckless moves with the ladder, chairs and the ringside table and steps. The final moments of the match saw Tyler Cook climb to the top of the ladder and grab the title while an exhausted, disoriented, and beaten Jeremy Wyatt began throwing up at the edge of the mat.

One 3xw Fan had this to say about the match “My hat gets even more tipped to “The Rebel”. After taking one the hardest spills on the head I’ve ever seen in person – then the guy delivers several more ferocious bumps. So much emotion & physicality in that match, that is the stuff that makes me love 3xw.”…Another one stated I was sitting across from where it happened, and it was crazy. A lesser man would’ve quit, that just goes to show how tough Wyatt and the entirety of 3XW is. It is a very physical sport, after all…. And even more impressive was this statement “I too was sitting right in front of this vicious bump. It quite honestly was scary for a moment. I can’t believe how tough Wyatt is. By the way this was my first 3xw event and I am already making plans for next months show and beyond!!
INSTANT FAN!!

2) “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt V. “Serial Thriller” Shane Rich for the AAPW Heavyweight Championship (March 14th, 2009, West Frankfort, IL.)

Technical, brutal, high flying, athletic, and INTENSE. This match DELIVERED. Two of the Midwest’s best squared off in a match that could have headlined any card in Indy wrestling. The complete match, these two men gave it their all. Plus, it told a story and had a controversial finish. Wyatt/Rich 2 is a match that needs to happen SOON.

3) Phoenix Twins vs Northstar Express SCW Tag Team Title Match:
2/6/2009 in Davenport, IA

The Phoenix Twins (Tweek and Dash) and The Northstar Express (Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz) had a feud that tore up the Midwest in 2008. Guess what they are still going strong. In the main event, the SCW/PWN Tag Team Champions, The Phoenix Twins defeated The Northstar Express in an incredible tag team battle between two rivals that is reminiscent of the Hart Foundation and The British Bulldogs

4) Jeremy Wyatt vs. Future” Donovan Ruddick vs. Arya Daivari, vs.“Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell in a four-man elimination match. November 14th Granite City Illinois.

Originally set up as a No Disqualification match, the referee made a questionable call and counted out Ruddick after he was attacked by Wyatt’s KC Killer partners Mark Sterling and Mike Sydal. Arya Daivari was eliminated next by Rockwell. 20 minutes of action followed, with the young upstart Rockwell battling tooth and nail for the Cup, but ultimately Wyatt finished him for the 3-count.

Missouri Wrestling Revival Promotion of the Year

MMWA-SICW

Top promotion can be very hard to vote on, last year 3XW won with a combination of top draws and excellent wrestling in the ring. With a slow start as the transitioned to the Des Moines Social Club they rebounded strongly and they look to have a strong 2010. AAPW continued their goal of providing there fans with Midwest dream matches such as Jeremy Wyatt vs. Shane Rich and bringing in top wrestlers such as Shawn Shultz to go along with their Fans Choice Award. High Voltage Wrestling gained popularity with providing the fans with an All Star cast of wrestlers that included Bailey Mannix, The Hooligans, Wyatt, Sydal, Sterling, Mississippi Madman and WLW Superstars Steve Anthony and Superstar Steve Fender as well as having the most talked about match of the year in Donovan Ruddick and Mark Bland.

Let me say that I would not want to be the one guys deciding on the awards. There are so many deserving wrestlers who deserve the award. When speaking about Promotion of the year it is just as difficult because each promoter and there team works very hard to present a product that is to the best of their ability and something that that can be proud of.

With that said there is one promotion that stands out far and beyond the rest of them and that is MMWA-SICW.

Let’s take a look at their year in 2009

1) They ran 2 shows a month one at the historic South Broadway Athletic club and the second one is in East Carondelet, IL . Which adds to 24 shows plus they made a successful debut in Fairmont Illinois this past fall.

2) Attendance is always in the 3 digits as their fans are very loyal. This isn’t a knock on any one but in a time of a slow economy MMWA-SICW has easily out drew their competition sometimes 2-1 or 3-1.

3) One of the few promotions that have TV, fans are able to Wild World of Wrestling can be seen throughout the metropolitan St. Louis area on Double-Helix TV Channel 22 (Fridays 10pm), Charter Communications Channel 18 (Sundays 10:30pm) and on OmniVision.

4) MMWA-SICW is the home of the ST Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame where fans can come to honor the past in St Louis Wrestling.

5) In 2009 MMWA-SICW have given the fans a chance to meet the stars of wrestling by having Harley race, Dave Hebner, Bob Hardcore Holly, Larry Matysik ,Mickey Garagioloa and most recently the wild popular Baron Von Raschke

6) This year wrestling in the Midwest got its most positive press when the ST Louis Dispatch the #1 newspaper in St Louis did a complete and separate spread on 50 years at the Chase with the old stars such Harley Race, Johnny Valentine, Jack Brisco and new stars in Gary Jackson, the Lumberjacks, Dave Vaughn and more.

Here is a link to the STLTODAY.COM with a perfect video to show the awards committee. ST LOUIS WRESTLING HISTORY
Here are some of the Photos they used in the Month of May 50 Years at the Chase that they have used. St Louis Post Dispatch.

7) Gary Jackson –Too many Gary is St Louis wrestling. One word that I can describe him in is Professional. If you are a fan, you need to see this guy wrestle. If you are wrestling today you should get advice from him.

8) The MMWA-SICW has been active in work with the community. Announcer and Executive Director Tim Miller has been instrumental with giving back. MMWA-SICW was active in the benefit the family of fallen police officer Julius Moore who was killed due to the result of injuries sustained during an on-duty vehicle accident on Tuesday, October

6, 2009. He was 23 years old. The event raised more than $2200 through food sales alone to benefit Police Officer Julius Moore’s family including his three young children, two sons and a daughter all under the age of 5. The event was covered by the press and over 2,000 people showed up to support the cause.

2) 3Xwrestling
3) All American Pro Wrestling
4) High Voltage Wrestling

Missouri Wrestling Revival fans are fortunate to have plenty of great options to see some great wrestling action. Look for strong showings from Pro Wrestling Phoenix in Council Bluffs, MECW in Woodriver and IWA Productions who had a very successful show with the Honky Tonk Man this past week to make a strong run for the top promotion in 2010. NWA Dynamo came on strong running Friday shows in Glen Carbon  as well as Independent Hardcore Wrestling that came on strong in the second half of the year. Harley Race’s World League Wrestling retruns this spring and has always entertained the fans throughout the MWR coverage area.

Regardless of the promotions 3 or 4 letters that you prefer support pro wrestling and their wrestlers by making it to a local show this year.

Another year in the books as MWR heads to our 3 years of supporting Professinoal Independent Wrestling in the Midwest. I hope that you enjoy the 2009 MWR Awards and if you’r like me you agree with some and disagree with others but more importantly it has you thinking about Pro Wrestling in 2010.

From the MWR family to yours see you at the show.
Brian “Flair” Kelley

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Triple main event at NWA Supreme in Mattoon Ilinois this Saturday- Pick who you feel will come out on top?

Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 26, 2010

NWA Supreme heats up the winter with a card stacked from top to bottom. In the main event is one of the most talked about tag teams in the Midwest The Hooligans going up against the Hybrids in a STEEL Cage.

The NWA Central States Champion Mark Sterling will be defending his title against the always dangerous and entertaining “Bloody” Harker Dirge. Will Dirge take the title into the darkness or will Sterling add another big win to his resume?

The PWI Rookie of the Year Mike Sydal will be in the house as he goes one on one with the breathtaking aerialist DaCobra. This match promises to be a high flying wrestling classic that you will not want to miss!!!

MWR fans who do you think will win these three monumental matches in 2010?

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MMWA-SICW Jan. 9 recap

Posted by reimaginejournalism on January 25, 2010

By Kari Williams
Photos by Michael R Van Hoogstraat

MMWA-SICW kicked off the New Year with the dethroning of one champion and the crowning of another at South Broadway Athletic Club.

Bobby D tries to get the dog to quit(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Moondog Rover plays with Bobby D on route to victory.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Moondog Rover and Bobby D took each other on in the opening contest. D tried to take the early advantage, but Rover was quick to dominate. However, neither man gained a clear advantage throughout the duration of the bout. Rover targeted D’s knee, which worked to his advantage as D could not regain momentum; Rover soundly defeated D.

The Future Donovan Ruddick feels the power of the Big Texan. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

For a big man Ruddick can move as he shows here. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Travis Cooks man The Big Texan chokes Ruddick.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

The Big Texan came to ringside with The Connection’s Ring Leader Travis Cook to battle “Future” Donovan Ruddick. Because Texan holds the MMWA-SICW tag team titles with Waco, and the Battle Royal Championship, Commissioner Keith Smith forced Texan to relinquish the battle royal championship.

The battle of behemoths then got underway, with neither Ruddick nor Texan able to knock the other off his feet. Both bounced off the ropes and Ruddick leapfrogged over Texan, but on the way back, Texan caught the 6’9” Monster with a clothesline for the advantage. Despite Texan’s early lead, he could do nothing to stop Ruddick’s raw strength and brutality.

The Big Texans tag team partner Waco comes in to assist his partner.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Just as it seemed that Ruddick was geared for the win, Texan’s partner in crime, Waco, rushed to ringside, resulting in a disqualification victory for Ruddick.

AJ Williams sends Jaysin Static out of the ring. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Blade eliminates Vincent. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Because Texan surrendered his Battle Royal Championship, “Thee” Brandon Espinosa, Sean Vincent, Moondog Rover, Jaysin Static, Blade, A.J. Williams and Waco battled for the belt. Waco was the first eliminated, with Espinosa, Static and Rover following suit. Williams, Blade and Vincent were the final three men. Rover pulled Williams out of the ring, eliminating the MMWA-SICW Junior Heavyweight Champion.

NEW Battle Royal Champion Blade and his valet Aurora(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Shortly thereafter, Blade eliminated Vincent to become the new Battle Royal Champion.

Dave Vaughn gave Blunt a toss.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Dave Vaughn gave Blunt a toss.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

3 way dance for the MMWA-SICW title. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Gary Jackson powers Vaughn to the mat while Blunt tries to regroup.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Blunt strikes with a knee to the face of the Great one.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Blunt pulls out all the stops and hits Vaughn with powder.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Vaughn was able to regroup and went after Jackson as he looked very strong. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

NEW MMWA-SICW Champ.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

The passing of the torch at MMWA-SICW? (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Dave Vaughn and “Night Train” Gary Jackson duked it out with MMWA-SICW Heavyweight Champion Phil E. Blunt with the title on the line. It seemed as though Blunt wanted to form an alliance of sorts with former Connection member Vaughn, but Vaughn would not fall for Blunt’s antics. Any time it appeared that the two would work together, Vaughn turned on him. All three men fought for the advantage, but none of them held the upper hand for long. The odds against him, Blunt fought as hard as he could to come out on top—going so far as to throw baby powder into Vaughn’s eyes. Vaughn reeled from the illegal attack, but did not lose sight of the goal, as he pinned Jackson to win the Heavyweight Championship.

Travis Cook complained, on behalf of Blunt, that Blunt should not have lost the title, prompting the commissioner to tell Blunt, “Go serve your time and get back in line.”

Waco slams Williams to the mat. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Williams leg is pressed against the ropes.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Waco shows the packed house his power.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Williams hits a big move.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

After intermission, Waco kicked off his match against Junior Heavyweight Champion A.J. Williams by attacking Williams from behind, gaining the early advantage. Williams ended up on the outside, being attacked by Waco’s partner, the Big Texan. Having dealt with enough interference, the referee eventually made Texan leave ringside, much to the crowd’s delight and Williams’ advantage.

A big win by the young and talented AJ Williams.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

With a level playing field, Williams gained steam and went full force, attacking Waco with everything he had. Williams soundly defeated Waco.

Sweet dropkick by Espinosa on Static.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Static returns the favor as he delivers a kick to Static.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

A handful of tights gets Espinosa the victory. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

“Electrifying” Jaysin Static went up against “Thee” Brandon Espinosa. Neither had a clear advantage, but Static tried to jumpstart his advantage when he launched onto Espinosa, who had found his way outside the ring. The two tangled on the outside and slowly made their way back to the ring. By the time they were inside, Espinosa had gained the upper hand and connected with a picture perfect drop kick. However, Static would not go down easily, and he fought—determined—to prove himself against the former MMWA-SICW junior heavyweight champion. Regardless of Static’s heart and willpower, Espinosa remained dominate, rolling up Static for the win—while he held the tights for added leverage.

A vicious chop by Blade.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Vincent goes to the top.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

MMWA-SICW’s resident Canadian Sean Vincent took on Blade. Vincent tried to evoke a battle of wits, as each time Blade looked to gain the advantage, Vincent scooted out of the ring. Blade quickly grew tired of Vincent’s mind games and went after the Canadian, taking control of the bout. But Vincent matched Blade hold for hold, creating a stalemate of sorts—a competitive stalemate. After a little more give and take, Blade finally took over, upsetting Cook, who had accompanied Vincent to ringside. Cook caused a distraction, chaos ensued and Vincent ended up knocking Blade out with a set of brass knuckles to steal the match.

The newly crowned MMWA-SICW Heavyweight Champion Vaughn emerged to defend his prized possession, but his opponent—Blade—was in no shape to compete. Vaughn offered to give Blade an opportunity at another time due to the circumstances, but Blade refused.

Spear –Spear – Spear by the champ gives Vaughn the win(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

Look for Kari Williams MMWA-SICW January 16th recap at MWR in the near future.

Vaughn made quick work of his battered and bruised opponent, easily setting up the spear for the victory, retaining the championship.

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World League Wrestling Returns in 2010! Plus Amy Hennig in the Inside Wrestling/ The Wrestler

Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 24, 2010

Missouri Wrestling Revival fans have asked me for the past couple of weeks, when will our friends at World League Wrestling next show will be? You will not have to wait much longer because in the Month of March when WLW returns.

Saturday March 6th
El Dorado Srpings Mo

Ticket Outlets
Community bank
Liberty Bank
Smokers Outlet
Mike and Joe’s Service

Saturday March 13th
Summersville MO

Ticket Outlets
Community Bank–Summersville Mo
Community Bank–Houston Mo
Community Bank–Eminence Mo
Stop and Spot–Summersville Mo

What you can’t wait for the next WLW show. Go to your favorite bookstore to pick up the brand new copy of Inside Wrestling and The Wrestler magazine then read Brady Hicks brand new article that covers WLW Superstar Amy Hennig along with photography by Wayne McCarty as she battles Ann Brookstone.

A great read for any wrestling fan as Amy looks to make a name for herself in 2010. The Inside Wresting and The Wrestler is TWO magazines in one.

For more information on World Leauge Wrestling check out their website here.

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PWP’s 2010 Year of the Phoenix V Photo Recap by Gary Giaffoglione – Jayden Draigo returns

Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 23, 2010

Photos by Gary Giaffoglione

The show started with a shocking return, as Jayden Draigo made his way to the ring. Draigo was a staple of the Omaha area wrestling scene for many years, but left PWP on very bad terms back in early 2006, so to see him again in the PWP ring came as quite a shock to many. Draigo went on to explain that the 4 men who had been collectively known as The Murder Militia had been on top of the company for a long run, but lacked the vision and guidance to bust through to the next level – which he was there to offer. He promised the PWP faithful that change was on its way.

*** Matty Star defeated Stephen Saint. After the match, The Murder Militia’s “Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt returned to PWP, and laid out both men. Wyatt went on to state that he was back, and coming for “his” PWP Heavyweight Title.

Jeremy “The Rebel” Wyatt and Saint double team Starr.(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

You can not trust the Rebel as Saint soon found out.(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

This brought out Jaysin Strife, the man who took the title from Wyatt – Strife and Wyatt then debated over their past accomplishments, which finally brought out “The Anarchist” Arik Cannon. Cannon said they all had done a lot to be proud of, but instead of talking about it – why not lace up their boots, and see who was the best in a 3-Way Dance later in the evening.

James feels the splash of the DOG.(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

Ryan Slade chokes Maddog while the ref is distracted. (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

After a little help with his friend Slade, James puts the boot to Maddog.(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

*** “The Passion” Zac James defeated Mad Dog McDowell, due to interference from his partner, Ryan Slade.

Abu slams the young star David Clark to the mat. (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

Abu continues the schooling on young David Clark. (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

*** Abu Colossus defeated David Clark. Clark’s stock continued to rise, even in defeat, proving that this rookie is not to be taken lightly. However, Abu showed everybody once again that he is undoubtedly one of the strongest forces in PWP.

The Canadian Sex Icon Ryan Slade is one of the Midwest wrestlers to look out for in 2009. (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

Corbin works the arm of Slade. (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

No that’s not the Undertaker that’s Northstar Express’s Darin Corbin.(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

Corbin delivers a big blow .(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

*** “The Canadian Sex Icon” Ryan Slade defeated Darin Corbin via DQ, stealing a page out of Eddie Guerrero’s playbook, making it look like Corbin had hit Slade with a flag pole, even though he did not.

Jimmy Rockwell had a great 2009, here he send Cortez for a ride as he tries to take the PWP Title from Cortez.(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

Rockwell is dead on here as the match was full of big hits.(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

A big mistake from the challenger allows Tony Cortez to get back on track.(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione

*** PWP Heavyweight Champion, “Babyface” Tony Cortez came out and stated that he would be a fighting champion, but would be choosing his own challenger for the night, he chose “The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell. Cortez obviously underestimated Rockwell, as Jimmy nearly had the match and the title won at several points. In the end however, Cortez showed that he truly is one of the very best, picking up the win.

After the match, Jayden Draigo came back out, to confront Tony Cortez. Draigo spoke about the history the two shared, both being pioneers for independent pro wrestling in the area, and even talking about how Draigo was the one to initially train Cortez. Jayden offered Cortez a spot in the Murder Militia, telling him to at least consider it.

Chirs Havius defends the PWP Tag titles against the Murder Militia ALONE!!(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

Mark Sterling feels the blast of Chirs Havius’s chop (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

Jaysin Strife looks for a tag from Havius. (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

Jayden Draigo pulls Strife out of the ring and sends him into the guard post.(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

Joey Daniels has a smile because he knows that when Mark Sterling gets the sharpshooter it is all over!!(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione) 491

*** Up next, The Murder Militia’s Mark Sterling & Joey Daniels were to challenge Chris Havius & Donnie Peppercricket for the PWP Tag Team Titles. An irate Havius came out alone, saying that he just found Donnie bloodied in the back. Sterling & Daniels kept yelling for Havius to simply forfeit the titles – however Havius insisted on fighting, even if it was 2 on 1. Havius held his own, but took a severe beating – until Jaysin Strife ran out, hoped into Chris’ corner, and stepped up as his partner. Strife cleaned house, until he was pulled out of the ring, and sent into the ring post by Jayden Draigo. With Strife out of the picture, Havius was overwhelmed by the odds, and Sterling & Daniels became the new PWP Tag Team Champions. The new champions celebrated with Draigo as they made their way to the back.

#1 Brett Young works the arm of the PWI Rookie of the Year Mike Sydal.(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

Brett Young leans on Sydal on the way to victory…with a little help from Draigo. (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

*** The Murder Militia’s #1 Brett Young defeated Mike Sydal, but not without even further interference from Jayden Draigo – again, Young and Draigo celebrated victory on their way out.

Jayden Draigo leads Jeremy Wyatt to the ring. (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

Arik Cannon feels the pain from Strife’s right hand.(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

Jeremy Wyatt wins yet another Main event match. (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

*** In the main event, “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt, Jaysin Strife, and “The Anarchist” Arik Cannon squared off in a fast paced, epic encounter. In the end, The Murder Militia’s Mark Sterling and Brett Young pulled Cannon out of the ring and held him as Joey Daniels laid a beating on him – while the referee was trying to get order restored, in the ring, Jayden Draigo hit Strife with a Super Kick, followed by Wyatt hitting The Lightning Spiral. The referee slid back in just in time to count the three, making Wyatt the winner.

After the match, Wyatt and Draigo put the boots to Strife, as Tony Cortez made his way to the ring applauding and smiling. Cortez got in the ring, and raised the arms of Draigo and Wyatt – but then in a shocking moment, Cortez hit a double Flatliner on both men, to a huge ovation from the crowd. Helping Strife up, Cortez and Strife then fought off the other members of the Murder Militia, before Draigo called them all back to regroup. The night ended with Cortez and Strife standing tall.

PWP Champ Tony Cortez and Jaysin Strife united against the Murder Militia. (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

The Murder Militia appears to be stronger than ever, having reclaimed the PWP Tag Team Titles, and now with the guidance and vision of Jayden Draigo – however, the PWP resistance is far from dead as well. What will happen next? We’ll just have to wait and see!

We now look to Saturday February 13, 2010 – where Pro Wrestling Phoenix will hold it’s 50th EVENT!!

Details coming very soon!

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Matt Murphy Chapter 20-23, When Things Go Awry, The Elephant in the Room, and Being Booked for WWE

Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 21, 2010

Call me cruel, but I always kind of liked watching a match between two guys who’d planned every move, breath, and eye-blink in advance. If two grown men have the audacity to presume that they can control the hundreds of variables waiting to blow their plans to straight to hell, then God bless ’em. But like a NASCAR fan expecting to see a spectacular crash, I watch and wait for the carnage. Blown spots, ropes breaking, injuries, and even fan run-ins can derail a planned match.

If you blow a spot in your match, cover it the best you can. If you’re the heel and it’s in the middle of the babyface shine, cut him off and call a simple spot that puts him back on top. I used to practice blowing spots at Harley’s school so I could learn to conceal them. I’d call a spot, have my opponent mess it up on purpose, and I’d have to cover it. Then we’d switch roles. On one hand, it’s a bad idea to plan for failure; on the other hand, I knew that no wrestler is immune to the blown spot and I wanted to be prepared.

If a rope breaks, don’t panic: it happens. Be smart and safely continue your match. If the whole damn ring collapses, do the same unless instructed to do otherwise.

If your opponent gets injured, find out his status (use the referee if you need to) and, if possible, finish the match without risking further injury. If it’s a serious injury or any type of injury to the head, neck, or back, I’d advise you to end things right then. Fans can be demanding, but no reasonable person would expect a wrestler who has just been spiked on his head to get up and finish. There’s no sense in risking permanent injury just to finish a match and there’s not a standing ovation in the world worth permanent injury. Don’t try to play doctor unless you are a doctor and don’t listen to those who do. I once tore my PCL and had a half-dozen different people, including a couple wrestlers’ girlfriends who were nurses, diagnose six different (all inaccurate) injuries.

You never know the motives of a fan who interferes in a match. He may intend only to get some attention from the other fans, but he might also intend to stab out your freaking eye. Any time a fan gets involved outside the ring, get your ass in the ring immediately. Assume that his intentions are to cause you and/or your opponent harm. Don’t send him an invitation, but if the fan comes into the ring, both wrestlers and the referee should kick the absolute shit out of him until security can rescue him. Don’t resume your match until the fan is no longer a threat and you are sure that no other fans are thinking about getting involved. Deal with the consequences later, but you have to protect yourself and let other fans know that getting into the ring is off-limits and carries severe consequences. Some state commissions have specific rules pertaining to fan interference: educate yourself to and follow those rules. A promoter should instruct his security team on how to handle these situations. If a wrestler is thrown out of the ring and a fan kicks him, then the fan should be ejected swiftly and without question. The same should apply if a fan spits on a wrestler, throws contraband into the ring or at a wrestler, or does anything else to disrupt the show or put talent in danger.

NEVER touch a heckler. Under no other circumstances should you make any attempts to beat up hecklers. When some jerk-off in the crowd insults you, he’s insulting your wrestling persona, not you as a human being. There’s nothing more pathetic than the wrestler who gets physically involved with a heckler. If a fan spits on you, who cares? Let security handle him. Of course it’s gross, but if you can deal with another man’s sweat soaking into your pores during a match then you can handle a little saliva on the shoulder. Ladies, I know that it has to be annoying to those of you with any self-esteem to hear an idiot fan yell, “Show your tits.” Learn to ignore it because you’re going to hear it a lot. Always keep your composure when you’re on-stage.

The best defense against the unexpected is readiness. Misfortune doesn’t care if you’re having the match of your life, but misfortune finds well-trained, cautious, and prepared wrestlers far less often.

Chapter 21: The Elephant in the Room

In a business where nothing’s supposed to be real, the one heartbreaking reality is that professional wrestling is the most tragic business in the world. In any given year, more professional wrestlers die “before their time” than all professional athletes, actors, authors, and musicians combined.

It’s been just 20 years since Wrestlemania VI. Here’s a list of those performing that night who died before age 50: referee Joey Marella (died 1994, age 31, car accident), Andre the Giant (died 1993, age 46, heart attack), Mr. Perfect (died 2003, age 44, drug-related), Miss Elizabeth (died 2003, age 42, drug-related), Sherri Martel (died 2007, age 49, drug-related), Dino Bravo (died 1993, age 44, murdered), Big Boss Man (died 2004, age 41, heart attack), Rick Rude (died 1999, age 40, heart failure).

And over in the National Wrestling Alliance for Wrestle War 1990: Buzz Sawyer (died 1992, age 32, drug-related), Road Warrior Hawk (died 2003, age 46, heart attack), Brian Pillman (died 1997, age 35, heart disease), Woman (died 2007, age 43, murdered).
Drugs will always be a problem in wrestling, sports, and entertainment. Learn more about drug addiction on this article https://firststepbh.com/blog/rehab-centers-will-help-addict-life/. If you’re a pro baseball player in this era, you know that everybody else is taking steroids, so you have a choice of taking them and keeping your job or riding your moral high-horse all the way to the unemployment line. You use them because the guy trying to push you out of a job is taking them. If you’re a football player, you cram pain-killers down your throat and play through injuries because there is a healthy and hungry third-round draft pick right below you on the depth chart who’d love to take your spot in the starting lineup. If you’re a movie star, you’ve been awake for three days straight because you finished the last day of filming a new movie and you walked off the set directly into a media blitz for another one of your movies that’s hitting theaters next week. You need something to knock you out for the flight from L.A. to New York City and then something to get you up once your plane lands. I’m not condoning any of this, but it’s reality to some of the people who live it. Unfortunately, wrestling combines the evils of sports and entertainment.

It’s not just the drugs and alcohol: there are A-list actors and musicians who are drugged-up at this very moment and who will live to see their great-grandchildren. Life on the road, stress, and weight might be contributing factors. Wrestlers, at least in the era when wrestlers didn’t look like your paperboy, were much larger than the average guy. Heavier people have a shorter life expectancy.

The topic of wrestling unions is a dead horse I’m not going to beat other than to say that there are players’ associations, actors’ guilds, etc., to represent athletes and entertainers and nothing like that exists in wrestling. Things will never change because the talent will never unite. In wrestling and every other business, if you’re not willing to do what’s expected of you, there are hundreds of guys who will.

At its worst, wrestling is a cruel, heartless business that abuses and spits out its performers. Sadly, it seems that a lot of the former wrestlers who are doing well now are those who got in the business, made their money, and got out before they wound up broke and alone. But at its best, wrestling can be a wonderful experience like nothing else.

We’ve suffered great loss in this business and will continue to do so. Even if wrestling cleaned itself up today, many past and current wrestlers have done irreparable damage to their bodies in many different ways and will suffer the consequences. And while it’s tragic to see our heroes die young, I think some of them would tell us that the story of a man punching a time clock at a job he hates — who settled for less than everything he wanted out of life, traded his dream for a cubicle, and lived his life full of regret and sorrow until the day he died of old age — is really the tragic story.

The best we can hope for as fans of professional wrestling is that changes are made and that casualties from this generation and generations that follow are fewer than those we have dealt with from those who preceded us.

Chapter 22: Being Booked for WWE

Congratulations, you’ve just been booked for your first WWE event. This probably occurred either through a promoter or a wrestler upon whom they call regularly to provide enhancement talent (or jobbers, or extras) when they are nearby. Maybe even somebody from Talent Relations liked your promo package and wanted to take a look at you.

You’re almost certainly booked for an event that will be televised; it’s unlikely that they’d ever book you for a house show. You’re not booked to wrestle, just to show up: you get your $250 whether they have a spot somewhere for you or not. That spot, if it exists, may be to wrestle, dress up like a cop, or be a fan in the crowd. You really never know. The first time I did a show for WWE, I got to work a match (as did five others), but they also booked ten extras to sit in a strip club to get beaten up during an APA/Right to Censor brawl. That’s a rough way to make $250, eh? Look at some strippers and take a punch. On second thought, I guess it would depend on who was throwing the punch.

When you get to the show, don’t act like a fan who won a backstage pass. Don’t speak unless spoken to, interrupt a conversation between people to introduce yourself, stare at Mickie James for more than four consecutive seconds — it’s hard not to, but control yourself — or ask for autographs.

I guess things have changed now, but in my day we shared locker rooms with the WWE Superstars. During our first WWE booking, Superstar Steve and I shared a locker room with Triple-H, Kurt Angle, Al Snow, Chris Jericho, William Regal, Chris Benoit, Rikishi, X-Pac, Grandmaster Sexay, and a few others. Now I believe they have an “extras” locker room, where local talent gets dressed.

Backstage, there’s a lot going on. Just stay out of the way. You will be instructed on everything you need to do. Be the first one geared up and ready to go. I was given this advice by Kevin Kelly, a longtime WWE announcer and Talent Relations rep, and surely enough, an injury opened a spot for me (the only enhancement guy geared up) to get squashed by Justin Credible in his first televised WWE match since his Aldo Montoya days.

Understand that you are probably the only person in the building thinking about you getting a contract. Honestly, they probably aren’t even taking much, if any, of a look at you. Trevor Murdoch went there nine times before being signed. He was signed to a developmental deal because Chris Benoit noticed he was doing some stretches learned in Japan and that wrestler asked John Laurinaitis to watch him. Trevor sold his ass off during his enhancement match and they just happened to be looking for a strong-working cowboy-type at the time. The stars aligned just right: he never set foot in a developmental territory and was a World Tag Team Champion three months after doing the enhancement match.

Be ready for a match, but don’t be devastated if it doesn’t happen. Plans change by the second, and at no time during the decision-making process do they worry if your feeling will be hurt. Keep your fingers crossed, though. Who knows? You might catch their eye and the stars might align just right for you as well.

NEXT WEEK: Chapter 23: Connecting With the Audience and Chapter 24: Backyard Wrestling

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Dubi meets the AAPW fans in Mascoutah and Nashville Illinois

Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 20, 2010

By Dubray Tallman

Hello it’s me Dubray Tallman, with Dubi meets the fans at MWR. This would be the first time that I would be doing this feature at AAPW though it is a promotion that Brian and I have had a lot of fun attending in the past. The first show was in Mascoutah, IL and the following would be in Nashville, Illinois.

With the cold weather upon us and the snow coming down during the week I thought that the show may be cancelled but when Saturday came the roads were cleared and we were set to go. Brian had to pick up some wheels for a Camaro that his best friend had found on Craigslist along the way so we were running a little later than normal to the first AAPW show in Mascoutah.

When we got to the building I was surprised to see my good friend Bill who works with the wrestlers providing them with some top notch clothing that the wrestlers wear so it was an extra treat to get to talk to him.

When the doors open, I went and asked the AAPW fans if they would like to sign up for a free MWR T-shirt to be given away during the intermission. The first fan I met was 8 year old Tony Uhl. Tony told me that his favorite was the 3 Stooges fanatic Curly. Curly was more than happy to pose with his young fan.

Tony Uhl and Curly (Photo Credit Brian "Flair" Kelley)

Before we knew it the show had already started and I had yet to get a fan involved in the “Dubi meets the AAPW fans”So during the show I hurried to find out who in 2010 was popular amongst the fans.

As I write this we have already went to the Nashville, Illinois and got to witness Shane Rich turning on his good friend Edmund “Livewire” McGuire which caused McGuire his title. What I am about to show you here only makes Rich’s actions that much shocking. A week prior I spoke to a huge group of fans that quickly said that Shane Rich was their favorite. Jessica Gill, Steven Adkins, Leilani Thomas, Adam Carmichael, John Blazek, Tamara Robinson, Bruce Roberts and Jamie Moyer all stated that they were HUGE “Serial Thriller” Fans. On this night Rich was sweet and was more to happy to take pictures with his fans.

. Jessica Gill, Steven Adkins, Leilani Thomas, Adam Carmichael, John Blazek, Tamara Robinson, Bruce Roberts and Jamie Moyer all stated that they were HUGE “Serial Thriller” Fans (Photo Credit Brian "Flair" Kelley)

In our third set of fans for the night Rich was also chosen this time by Joseph Herard, Amber Kelly-Herard and Baby Arianna. Once again Rich was gracious enough as he prepared for his main event match with fellow fan favorite Curly as they took on the tag team of Rage, Mike Masters and Mitch Blake.

Amber Kelly-Herard, Baby Arianna and Joseph Herard (Photo Credit Brian "Flair" Kelley)

All in all, it was an exciting night even though Rich and Curly would not win, we had a great time and Curly gave me a promo that all of friends and family totally loved. Brian did a promo with the Champ Edmund and afterwards McGuire was thanking us for coming to the show I asked him if I could have my picture with him as he has always been one of the nicest guys in that we see at any of the shows. So I am going to include my picture with him.

Dubray Tallman with the Champ Edmund "Livewire" McGuire

That leads us to Nashville Illinois, Brian had asked one of his wrestling friends Jonathan Jones if he would like to come with us as my boyfriend was pumped up about the main event with Edmund taking on the Mississippi Madman in what Brian stated could be a match of the Year candidate.

This time I was more prepared as Brian spoke to Simon Dean and Andy Douglas for a moment and then made his rounds I got on the ball asking fans if they would like to be a part of it. Young Brad Boester from Nashville, IL was excited about the Big Mississippi Madman.

Brad Boester from Nashville, IL was excited about the Big Mississippi Madman. (Photo Credit Brian "Flair" Kelley)

Sara Markham from Nashville, IL was a fan of Curly but unfortunately he wasn’t able to be there that night but she was more than happy to get her picture taken with the Mississippi Madman.

Sara Markham from Nashville, IL with the Mississippi Madman

The last picture was a huge group of fans that stated that they were fans of the Submission Squad. Stacey Masch, Chad Ribb, Nick Vovch, Eric Big Nasty, Johnny Wad, Timmy Shoe, Enus Kohlbiecher, Eric Stretch Detmer, Travis Maximus Destruction Gebke, and not photoed but big fan Gayle Master Armwrestler all posed with the man in the mask Evan Gelstico and Pierre Abernathy. All of them was having a great time on this night at AAPW.

Stacey Masch, Chad Ribb, Nick Vovch, Eric Big Nasty, Johnny Wad, Timmy Shoe, Enus Kohlbiecher, Eric Stretch Detmer, Travis Maximus Destruction Gebke, and not photoed but big fan Gayle Master Armwrestler all posed with the man in the mask Evan Gelstico and Pierre Abernathy.

Once again AAPW put on a fun and great show, which is till Shane Rich stabbed Edmund in the back cause him to lose to the Mississippi Madman who did not see what Rich had done. I felt so bad for Edmund. He was so proud to be the champ. My heart goes out to him as he pulls himself up to face a friend who for some reason turned out to be a fraud.

At the moment I am not for sure if Brian is going to be able to get off work in time to make the IWA Productions show in Olney, Illinois with the Honky Tonk Man but if we do IWA Production fans look forward to seeing “Dubi meets the IWA P fans.

Till then when your Dubin it your Dubin it and when your not ….your not cool

Loves
Dubi

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