The talents of Michael Barry has earned him time in a WWE ring in the past while his charisma and hard work is the reason so many fans call him MR Saturday Night.
MWR is proud to have Barry as a part of the MWR Trading card series. Barry trained under former Central States great Sonny Myers as he has kept busy building a reputation as one of the very best outside the MWR coverage area.
When we saw Barry for the first time at Metro Pro Wrestling it was easy to see why WWE has taken notice of the man that fans call MR Saturday Night. Recently Michael Barry came within seconds of defeating Tyler Cook for the NWA Kansas Championship in Kansas City earlier this year.
Look for the Charismatic and exciting MR Saturday Night Michael Barry at a show near you.
For a complete list of Missouri Wrestling Revival trading cards as well as WWE , TNA and Japan sets check out the website Wrestling trading cards.com here.
To purchase MWR Trading cards:
1) Catch the star at a show to have them autograph the cards personally
2) Contact them via facebook or myspace
3) Send $1.50 in money order or check for each card at *
Brian Kelley
305 West 3rd Salisbury Missouri 65281
*Checks will take longer to clear than money orders so expect time for that to happen. Make sure you list exactly what card you are wanting to have.
Please note that when purchasing MWR Trading cards from the wrestlers, that they decide the prices for their cards. We highly recommend that you get them from the stars themselves and let them know that you enjoy MWR.
These cards are limited and are not mass produced making them highly collectable.
National Wrestling Alliance- Midwest St.Louis, MO.
Two days after a May 28th victory in Streator, IL. over Shank Barzini and Jimmy Karryt to become number one contender to the NWA Midwest X Championship, currently held by Oliver Cain, Tony Kozina got the news he had been waiting for since February.
The NWA Board Of Directors had reviewed his appeal of the Feb. 4-5 weekend and granted him another match against NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, Craig Classic.
“In regards to the disputed dates of Feb. 4th and Feb. 5th, the NWA Board Of Directors finds the following.
DISPUTE OF FEB. 4th: Craig Classic misses flight due to weather. Planned championship match between Tony Kozina and Craig Classic is canceled.
CONCLUSION: Contract states that the terms of this agreement are void in the event of an “act of God”. Mr. Classic was delayed in New Jersey on Feb. 4th, due to weather. Therefore, on grounds of “act of God” this rematch request is denied.
DISPUTE OF FEB. 5th: Kozina is pinned, but has foot visibly on ropes. Referee doesn’t see this and counts to three. Referee is made aware of the situation by Kozina, but stands by his decision, and awards the match to Craig Classic via pinfall.
CONCLUSION: After reviewing the footage, the claims are found valid, therefore the NWA Board Of Directors grant a championship rematch of Tony Kozina and Craig Classic for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship.”
When asked about the Midwest X title, Kozina politely answered “Let me say that I’ve had my eye on the NWA Midwest X title since I moved to St.Louis. But it was always as a stepping stone to getting the World Junior title back. That’s been my goal from day one. I’m certain Oliver Cain has no shortage of hungry contenders. I’m going to start making the calls to secure a date and a city for the world title match and then it’s back to training harder than ever before, so there’s no point in looking at the X title right now.”
Hello MWR fans Brian Kelley here and I am thrilled to announce a new partnership with a very talented young lady Harmony Hardy.
Harmony will be featuring a collage of some of the top stars in the Midwest in what I like to call MWR’s Harmony and wrestling in the Midwest….. title of this feature still in the works.
Her very first featured wrestler is the red hot Brandon Espinosa. Espinosa recently won the first ever Pro Wrestling Epic 8 tournament with a big win against worldwide superstar Jimmy Jacobs. Harmony used photos from our good friend Mike Van Hoogstraat to provide us a great look at this rising star.
This Saturday at the Historic South Broadway Athletic Club Brandon Espinosa will go one on one with Dave Vaughn for the WWOW TV Championship.
In the near future Harmony will be sharing with us some great looks at Mark Sterling Brian Breaker Ethan Wright and the Cancun Kid
and we hope to have many more from this very talented young lady.
NWA Central States and NWA Missouri Champion Jeremy Wyatt *Photo credit Brian Kelley*
A week after capturing the NWA Missouri Championship, Jeremy Wyatt won the NWA Central States at Metro Pro Wrestling with the mastermind Steven J Girthy and Abu Colossus in his corner.
In a four way NWA Central States Qualifier Match the Champion Mark Sterling defeated the former NWA Kansas Champion #1 Brett Young. Mark would then head into a NWA Central States Four-Way Elimination Match that saw Jeremy Wyatt pinned current NWA Kansas champ Tyler Cook to become the new NWA Central States Champion after eliminating Jaysin Strife after Strife upsetSterling.
Mark Sterling won the NWA Central States Championship since 9/25/2007 when he defeated Michael Strider in House Spring Missouri. In the two years since Sterling has been a fighting champion taking on all challengers around the Central States.
Steven J Girthy now has the Wyatt poised to make a run at the Metro Pro TV title or the NWA World title.
Metro Pro Wrestling returns to Turner Rec Center in Kansas City, KS, on Friday, June 17 for our next television taping for Metro Sports! Doors open at 6 p.m., and bell time is 7 p.m.
Check back soon for match updates for our June show! Tickets are on sale now, and a SPECIAL DEAL for our June 17 show. Kids tickets (12 and under) are $5!
Metro Pro Wrestling airs every Saturday night on Time Warner Cable’s Metro Sports at 11 p.m. The show replays several times during the week! Check local listings for details.
Turner Rec Center is located at 831 S. 55th St, Kansas City, KS.
For more information, call Metro Pro at (816) 222-5455.
Missouri Wrestling Revival was recently in Caseyville Illinois for HVW at the VFW for a great night of wrestling. During the intermission we had the pleasure to present Dave Hebner with a MWR Lifetime Achievement award along with our good friend Nick Ridenour.
Dave Hebner along with his brother current TNA referee Earl is known around the world, as the two had been involved arguably with the biggest angle in the 80’s when the evil Hebner cost Hulk Hogan the WWE title to Andre the Giant.
Who can forget the Montreal Screwjob? The Hebners once again cost another champion the title as Bret Hart was the victim this time as Shawn Michaels took home the belt.
Dave Hebner has refereed around the world, on the biggest stage including Wrestlemania, as well as TNA.
Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat
Hebner has spent a considerable amount of time in St Louis supporting a Pro Wrestling shop in the past, made appearances with promotions MMWA-SICW while taking the time with each and every fan he has came across.
The Hebners are truly worthy of a WWE Hall of Fame induction but till then we are proud to present Dave Hebner with a MWR Lifetime Achievement award.
Dave had his head worked out trying to maintain order between the world Champ and then NWA Central States Champ. *Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat*
Dave also took part in refereeing two of the biggest matches that night when Mark Sterling took on former AWA Champion Larry Zbyszko while Santana G returned home to St Louis to meet the former MWR Female Wrestler of the Year Stacey O’ Brien.
Stacey O and Santana G met for the first time ever but not the last we hope.*Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat*
Dave Hebner was the fourth person to receive a MWR Lifetime Achievement Award with 2008 Harley Race 2009 Larry Matysik 2010 Mike Chapman
We are looking forward to presenting Mike Chapman with his MWR 2010 Lifetime Achievement award later this summer.
Big Rick Fuller *Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat*
MWR was also very proud to have “BIG” Rick Fuller wear the MWR Shirt during his match with Alexandre Rudolph and later in the night winning the battle Royal featuring stars around the Midwest last eliminating Brandon Espinosa.
You may have seen Rick Fuller in a cameo appearance in the great movie “The Fighter” based on the Life story of boxer “Irish” Mickey Ward and his trainer brother Dick Eklund, chronicling the brothers’ early days on the rough streets of Lowell, Massachusetts through Eklund’s battle with drugs and Ward’s eventual world championship in London. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, and , Amy Adams look for Fuller as a bouncer that tries to stop Mark Wahlberg character Mickey Ward.
Fuller a former WCW and star of Japan made a rare appearance in the Midwest for a great night of wrestling action.
Missouri Wrestling Revival has now become the Madman’s house as he is now a part of the MWR Trading card set.
One of the most popular wrestlers in the sport today, he brings the crowd to their feet as he looks to nail his opponents with his feared finisher the “Fifth Floor”.
The Mississippi Madman has wrestled around the Midwest capturing titles in both singles and as tag teams. Recently he has held the AAPW Championship and is the current PWE Champion. In a feud between two of the biggest men in the game he went toe to toe against the 6’9 Monster Donovan Ruddick at the Lincoln Balloon festival is front of one of the biggest crowds of 2010.
The feud escalated when Ruddick teamed up with his friend Mason Beck along with manager Mr Late Nite and send a beat down on the popular Champion. The Mississippi Madman would call on none other than former WWE Superstar U-Gene to help him in tag team action against the three evil doers.
Fans can also catch the Mississippi Madman tag teaming with either KC Jackson or Benz respectfully at show in 2011.
The artwork of the Mississippi Madman from the hottest comic in the Midwest, The Promotion. The promotion is drawn from none other than Rob Schamberger.
Please support Rob and his hard work by purchasing a copy of his comic for only .50 cents here.
For a complete list of Missouri Wrestling Revival trading cards as well as WWE , TNA and Japan sets check out the website Wrestling trading cards.com here.
To purchase MWR Trading cards:
1) Catch the star at a show to have them autograph the cards personally
2) Contact them via facebook or myspace
3) Send $1.50 in money order or check for each card at *
Brian Kelley
305 West 3rd Salisbury Missouri 65281
*Checks will take longer to clear than money orders so expect time for that to happen. Make sure you list exactly what card you are wanting to have.
Please note that when purchasing MWR Trading cards from the wrestlers, that they decide the prices for their cards. We highly recommend that you get them from the stars themselves and let them know that you enjoy MWR.
These cards are limited and are not mass produced making them highly collectable.
Has MPW Champion Derek Stone lost his mind? Dont miss Metro Pro Wrestling this weekend. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley
Prior to the March Metro Pro Wrestling show in Kansas City our good friend and current MPW Champion Derek Stone took the time to give a shout to the fans of the Midwest.
Later in the night Stone would win a three way match from Trevor Murdock and Bull Schmitt after Murdock drilled the Stone with a chair.
MPW commissioner Michael Strider came out to help the champ where he suddenly snapped and attacked Strider.
We can only hope that Stone was disoriented and did not fully understand his actions that evening.
Please join us at Metro Pro Wrestling on April 9th for a fun filled evening that you will not forget.
Former Degeneration X members the New Age Outlaws “Road Dogg” Jesse James and “Bad Ass” Billy Gunn will be making their way to Richmond Missouri for Harley Race’s World League Wrestling this Saturday March 19th for a fun filled evening that you will not forget.
The New Age Outlaws was one of the most important tag teams in the history of wrestling as they helped spearhead the Attitude Era for Vince McMahon’s WWE along with the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.
History will show that the New Age Outlaws formed in Kansas City, lets look back out how this happened on Smackdown.
St Louis fans one of the original NWO members, Scott Hall will be in St Louis for a wrestling spectacular that you will not want to miss on April 30th.
Scott Hall has been a former AWA Tag Team Champion with Curt Hennig, and then exploded at the WWE as Razor Ramon. As Razor Ramon he would be a prominent figure during the Attitude era.
He would go on to defeat Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania in a Ladder match, in what many still consider the standard for that type of match to this day.
During the Monday Wars it would be Scott Hall who would invade WCW along with Kevin Nash and Hulk Hogan as the NWO changing wrestling as the world knew it.
Since then you have seen him at TNA Wrestling, Juggalo Championship Wrestling and host of the his very own internet show Last Call with Scott Hall .
You will not want to miss a true rebel of Pro Wrestling on April 30th .
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The Midwest Sweetheart Santana G making her way back home from thrilling fans in Flordia. One of the most popular young wrestlers in Florida she has been improving with each match while taking on many of the best in the sport including Becky Bayless(Cookie on TNA) MsChif, Roxxie Lottalove, and Jessika Haze.
Fans of the big men will love the massive monster known as Rick Fuller. Fuller has been in the ring with Hulk Hogan, Booker T and Jeff Jarrett.
A man who defies gravity is the man Jonathan Gresham. Gresham is one of the most exciting young stars in the game today. Recently seen on Ring Of Honor on DirectTV on HDNet.
The bad boys of the Midwest the Kansas City Killers will be in the house as Mark Sterling and Jeremy Wyatt are always worth the price of admission.
St Louis’s own The Lumberjacks Abe and Gabe have been looking for someone to step up for some time now. Who will be that team to take on one of the most decorated tag teams in ST Louis’s history ?
Brandon Espinosa has impressed the fans from city to city and will look to pick up a huge win at VFW Pro Wrestling Showcase.
Dave Vaughn “The wrestling machine” had a great 2010 and been heating up in 2011. Vaughn will be in action with his no nonsense
The powerhouse known as Nation will be coming to St Louis. Trained by former WWE Superstar MR Hughes, you will not want to miss Nation tear it up on April 30th.
Wrestling fans this event is shaping up to be a great one, Mark your calendar to meet one of the best ever in Scott Hall along with the top young stars of the Midwest on April 30th.
The 2011 CAC reunion will be at the Gold Coast Hotel the week of April 18 – 20, 2011 and we hope that you take the opportunity to make the trip for one of the must see events of the year.
Look inside the front cover and you will see your favorite website that covers wrestling in the Midwest front and center.
Click here and check out our friends at the CAC with all the info on the weekends events
If you are not a member of the CAC I highly encourage you to become one in 2011 by clicking here to start the process.
We would also like to thank High Voltage Wrestling for offering to help support our goal of putting an advertisement of MWR in this prestigious program.
Please note that we are very proud of the ad that is below though the checklist for the MWR Trading Cards have changed a bit with card number of Mike Sydal being #37 with hopes that our good friend Dan Gier coming later in the set.
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