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Posts Tagged ‘Ricky Cruz’

Ricky Cruz Spotlights Midwest Wrestling Fans

Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 13, 2015

By Ricky Cruz

The fans are the most important thing to a wrestler and to the show as a whole. Without fans, there’s no wrestling. Once in awhile, a fan becomes more than a fan to the wrestlers. Those are the fans that come to every show, they follow your every move, and really care for your career. At the end of the day, they are considered more a friend than a fan.

To mention a specific fan is a very difficult thing, especially when you go to so many towns and do so many shows. I would like to share with you a few of those people that in my three years in the Midwest that have crossed that line between a fan and a friend.

I will mention them only by first names since I didn’t ask permission before I wrote this.

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Miss Darla

Since I first showed up at SICW, I got to meet Miss Darla. A lady with great knowledge of the sport who is loved and respected by all the wrestlers and crew that work at the shows. She is a hardcore fan of old school wrestling and a great pillar of the SICW fan base.

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Little Ben

This young man was brought to the shows of Dynamo Pro by his parents and he was always afraid, very quiet and to himself. He would bring ear muffs and wouldn’t talk to any of the wrestlers. Little by little he became more at ease with everyone at the shows and at least with me he got a lot more personal. He started to get concerned to the point that after shows I had to come outside just so he could make sure I was OK after a rough match. Nowadays we see each other, before or after every night of wrestling and talk about his school, family and how he liked the show. There’s nothing better than asking a little kid for feedback on your work. They are extremely honest and I love that!

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Logan

This kid hated me from the start as he was always screaming at me to lose. After a private show I had the chance to talk to him and he told me point blank that he didn’t like me. After a while, he changed his mind and since then I have always enjoyed talking to him and his family. I have also had the opportunity to spend some time with the groups that come with him to the shows. When my son came to visit me in St. Louis, they were a wonderful host and made him feel right at home. Logan and his family, in fact the whole group that comes with him are loyal fans, always have my back and that makes them very special fans to me.

There are a tons of great fans in the Midwest and I appreciate all of them. It doesn’t matter if they boo me or cheer for me, the important fact is that they are there. They support the show and it’s my privilege that I am able to entertain each and every one of them.

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2014 Missouri Wrestling Revival Wrestler of the Year – “The King of Chaos” Ricky Cruz

Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 2, 2015

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2013 MWR Wrestler of the Year – Jake Dirden
2012 MWR Wrestler of the Year – Adam Pearce
2011 MWR Wrestler of the Year – Brandon Espinosa
2010 MWR Wrestler of the Year – Mike Sydal
2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year- – Mark Sterling
2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year – Jeremy Wyatt

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Dynamo Pro Wrestling returns this Saturday night in Fenton, Missouri ! Mike Outlaw vs Brandon Espinosa

Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 1, 2015

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Dynamo Pro Champion Mike Outlaw vs Brandon Espinosa on Feb 7th in Fenton, Missouri. Espinosa will finally get his title shot. Will he join Dynamo Pro Club Elite consisting of Ricky Cruz and Jake Dirden as the only other competitors to have held both Dynamo Pro Championships? Not if Mike Outlaw has anything to say about it. Outlaw has worked hard to achieve Dynamo Pro greatness and has vowed to be a fighting champion and intends on having his hand raised at the end of every night as THE Dynamo Pro Champion.

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Dynamo Pro Wrestling returns Feb 7th – DPW Tag Match Dirdey Aggression vs. Guns & Beer

Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 28, 2015

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Main Event
Dynamo Pro Title
Mike Outlaw(c) vs Brandon Espy Espinosa

Dynamo Pro Tag Team Title
Jake Dirden and Jackal(c) vs Guns and Beer

Ricky Cruz vs Elvis Aliaga

Special Appearence by ROH stars Delirious, Michael Elgin and Mschif.

Also in action Bumrush Brothers, Keon Option, Mike Sydal and many more of your Dynamo Pro favorites.

Ticket available online or at the Stratford Bar & Grill in Advance for $10

Tickets are $12 at the Door

Doors Open at 7pm
Show Starts at 8pm

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MWR VS RING OF HONOR

Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 25, 2015

I have been sitting here for the past couple of months speaking to fans about many of the great wrestling shows in the near future. Recently Proving Ground Pro ,Pro Wrestling Championship Series, High Risk Wrestling and St Louis Anarchy that have  exciting events that featured Ring of Honor Superstars Tommaso Ciampa, reDRagon, Jimmy Jacobs, and A.C.H.

That got me talking to several fans, promoters and wrestlers in the area to fantasy book a star studded night of wrestling that would feature wrestlers from the MWR coverage area and those from one of the hardest hitting promotions in the world today, Ring of Honor.

I tried to find matches that have not been done in this area (If so very rare) that promised to be hard hitting matches that could match any in the world today. After taking a moment to check out the list, feel free to send in your choices for this supercard.

Who did we miss? Was there a better match-ups?

Please note that is all for fun and in no way do I feel there should be this many matches on a card, but in good fun we will imagine this is a supercard double shot.

Ron Powers vs Michael Elgin

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In a battle between two of the most powerful men in the Midwest in the past thirty years Michael Elgin vs Ron Powers would be a sight to see. Though Powers is several years older, we have seen at SICW that he can be down right scary for his opponents . I love big men and have been thrilled to photographed these two throughout the past 6 years . Each of them are old school in their approach in the fact that they give the fans a 100 percent each and every night and I would love to lock horns in the middle of the ring in 2015.

The Black Hand Warriors vs reDRagon

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Out of nowhere the Black Hand Warriors came in 2014 to become one of the best tag teams in the Midwest. A double champion at Harley Race’s World League Wrestling  and Dynamo Pro Wrestling under the tutelage of Travis Cook, they have been involved in some of exciting wars with the BumRush Brothers and High Level Enterprise. I feel as if reDRagon are the best tag team in the world today, and have been pleading for the promoter of High Risk Wrestling , Frank Thurman to sign this match.

Jeremy Wyatt vs. Alberto El Patrón

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To be honest I could put Jeremy Wyatt in a match with a new student of Ring of Honor and I have no doubt that it would be among the best matches on the card.  Alberto El Patrón  has the wealth, the title history advantage of a 4-time World Champion, but if I know the Rebel as well as I do he would not wilt under pressure, thus making this is an historic match that would be talked about for years.

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Editors note: Metro Pro Wrestling delivers to their fans THIS Friday night an exciting Jeremy Wyatt match against a Ring of Honor Superstar Christopher Daniels in Kansas City. This will be the second ever match between two of the most exciting stars in the country and a match that promises to be one of the best matches of 2015.

01/31/2015 Metro Pro Wrestling (Turner Recreation Center) 831 S. 55th St. Kansas City, KS 66106 Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. Front Row: $20 General Admission: $15 Kids 5-12 (Does not count front row): $10 Under 5: Free

Darin Corbin vs. R.D.Evans

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I have a feeling that this match has been done before, and if so it makes sense. Both of these men are highly entertaining, and able to deliver an enjoyable match that would be very different that the series battles that we mentioned above.

Jake Dirden vs. Tommaso Ciampa

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I once heard Jake Dirden say in an interview that he looked forward to wrestling against Ciampa; therefor I offer him the opportunity in my dream card. Honestly, this match would be very awesome as Ciampa is very capable of bringing out the beast in Dirden, and it maybe for the best as he will have to be at the top of his game to survive a focused Ciampa.

The Hooligans vs. The Briscoe Brothers

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My favorite Tag team today, the Briscoe Brothers meeting the#1 ranked  tag team in the Midwest during the MWR years. The Hooligans and the Briscoe Brothers are an obvious choice.

Mark Sterling vs. MOOSE

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Mark Sterling has been a man that is considered to be among the most talented men in the Midwest.  I feel that deserves a spot at the E  for his work ethic and dedication in the ring. . Moose , a former NFL football player has the size and charisma to rise to the top of the sport, so it would be interesting to pit a man with a chip on his shoulder like Sterling against an Indy darling so young in his career in the one and only Moose.

Davey Vega vs. Christopher Daniels

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Vega has proved to many in 2014 that he is capable of defeating Ring of Honor Superstars, and a win against the ultra-talented , highly versatile Christopher Daniels would cement his reputation.

The Young Bucks vs. High Level Enterprise

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The battle of the Superkicks will be the name of the game when these two go at it. Jon Webb fresh off of his training with the Pro Wrestling NOAH Dojo, has returned to his partner Jack Gamble to train at the Harley Race Wrestling Academy becoming a team that is capable of challenging the world traveled team of the Young Bucks.

Ricky Cruz vs. Jay Lethal

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Ricky Cruz is well known for his big win capability throughout his career in the Midwest. The exciting Jay Lethal would bring the ferociousness in their match to test Ricky Cruz as the true King of Chaos.

Mike Sydal vs Matt Sydal

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I normally hate good guy vs. good guy matches to be honest. Yes, I could have pitted them as a team against the likes of the Viking War Party, the New Midnight Express or the Professionals that would be awesome, but instead decided to have a match on the card to show why I feel as if Mike Sydal is one of the most under-utilized men in the sport today.

Brandon Espinosa vs. AJ Styles

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The ultra talented Brandon Espinosa has shown that he is capable of doing whatever it takes to get the win. A perfect opponent for A.J Styles as Espinosa is student of the game and would be very prepared to take on one of the top wrestlers today.

Gary Jay vs. Adam Cole

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Gary Jay is one of the longest reigning champions in the area as he currently holds onto the St. Louis Anarchy Championship while Adam Cole is a former Ring of Honor Champion. These two men have shown in the past that they are willing to do whatever it takes to win a match so it will be fun to see who comes up with what to win this match.

The Prodigy” Mike Bennett vs. Trevor Murdoch

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Mike Bennett and his First Lady of ROH Maria Kanellis, has earned a reputation to do whatever it to do whatever it takes to get the win. A top tier athlete that would have to use all of his skills and tricks to pull one over on the former 3-Time WWE Tag Champion Trevor Murdoch.

Roderick Strong vs Leland Race

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Jason Jones

Both of these men are driven to be the very best in the sport today.” Mr. Ring of Honor “Roderick Strong vs the WLW Champion would promise to deliver a technical masterpiece filled with backbreakers, suplex’s and uppercuts that the fans will feel from the front row to the back.

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Ricky Cruz vs Elvis Aliaga on Saturday Feb 7th at the Stratford Bar & Grill in Fenton

Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 22, 2015

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Ricky Cruz vs Elvis Aliaga on Saturday Feb 7th at the Stratford Bar & Grill in Fenton.
Tickets only $12
$5 Kids

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SICW Wrestling Explosion -Red River Jack vs Ricky Cruz; Attila Khan vs Everett Connors

Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 30, 2014

SICW

01/17/2015 Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling (East Carondelet, Illinois) 823 State Street Tickets $11.00 adults $6.00 under 12

SICW – Below are the dates that have been scheduled for 2015. Any group or organization looking for a Fundraiser can call 618-286-4848

January 17th East Carondelet Illinois
February 21st East Carondelet Illinois
March 21st East Carondelet Illinois
April 18th Millstadt Illinois
April 25th East Carondelet Illinois
May 16th East Carondelet Illinois “Bruiser Brody Memorial” / WATC show
June 21st East Carondelet Illinois
July 18th East Carondelet Illinois
August 22nd East Carondelet Illinois
September 19th East Carondelet Illinois
October 17th East Carondelet Illinois
November 14th Swansea Fire Dept Civic Association Swansea Illinois
November 21st East Carondelet Illinois
December 12th East Carondelet Illinois

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Ricky Cruz Voted the 2014 MWR Best Wrestler by the Fans

Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 2, 2014

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Ricky Cruz is one of the most calculating and talented wrestlers in the country. His skills has earned him trips around the Midwest and Puerto Rico in 2014 while capturing big wins wherever he goes. – Photo Brian Kelley

 

Missouri Wrestling Revival fans around the Midwest have been able to catch Ricky Cruz in action in the past three years against many of the best of the best. A perennial contender for the official MWR Wrestler of the Year award, Cruz entered the area as one of the most loved wrestlers, yet in the past year he has turned on his fans while capturing the Dynamo Pro Wrestling belt and the GWF Championship. He also teamed with former MWR Wrestler of the Year Brandon Espinosa for a bit to win the DPW Tag Team belts proving that belts and winning is a common occurrence for a man of his skils . His biggest accomplishment of 2014  very well may have not been winning a belt , but by defeating one of his arch rival the  powerhouse Ron Powers in a loser leaves match at SICW !  This Saturday in Fenton, Missouri, Ricky Cruz defends his DPW title against rising star Mike Outlaw as he continues his quest to be one of the best wrestlers ever in the MWR years.

The ladies love Evan Money Morris while the men have learned to respect him for his high flying hard hitting style that has paid dividends in NWA Central States, Dynamo Pro Wrestling and World League Wrestling. Money was once known as the “Kid” but in 2014 the kid has become a man by dominating the NWA Central States promotion. Look for Money to be a star for years to come.

Davey Vega may not be getting the headlines like he should, but his reputation among the wrestling fans is well founded. Earlier this year Vega was able to defeat former WWE NXT Star Chris Hero, former ROH World Champion Roderick Strong as well as several of the top rising stars in the Midwest including Zakk Sawyers, Bolt Brady and Christian Rose. Vega has continued his red hot 2014 by defeating the current MWR Wrestler of the Year Jake Dirden and has a golden opportunity to win the SLA Championship this Saturday in Alton, Illinois if he is able to survive and defeat SLA Champion Gary Jay in a two out three falls war in the land of Anarchy.

Pro Wrestling Phoenix fans truly respect the hard working, never quite style of Darren “Thunder” Russell. Russell started the year off feuding with the talented L-Ray and Joey Daniels led by the 2014 Best Manager Axel Greece as voted on by the fans. In May, Russell got the last laugh when he won the Greece Pit Gauntlet by defeating Joey Daniels and L-Ray. In June he carried that momentum to a win against Geek Singh. A loss against former MWR Future Star Award  Showtime Bradley Charles to start the night of the 2014 Phoenix Challenge only focused Russell during the night in the main event when he was victorious to earn a title shot at the PWP Championship. In September he won the PWP Championship when he pinned Branden Juarez in an emotional match. Russell was able to get revenge on Charles when he defeated him to retain the title as well as winning a rematch against Juarez as he still lays claim as the PWP Champion.

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GWF This Saturday in Indpendence, Missouri Ricky Cruz, Mike Sydal, Iceman

Posted by flairwhoooooo on October 21, 2014

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SICW in Swansea, Illinois This Saturday Heath Hatton vs. Bull Bronson for the Classic Title

Posted by flairwhoooooo on October 8, 2014

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SICW- This Saturday October 11th the Swansea Fire House on Huntwood Road in Swansea Illinois is the place to be for the best in Professional Wrestling. Three “Main Events” highlight the night of action. Plus meet Legendary Announcer from the days of “Wrestling at the Chase”.Larry Matysik. Also bring your camera and snap a picture of “Fire Pup” as the Swansea Fire Department promotes National Fire Prevention Week. Come out and support this Fund Raiser for the Swansea Fire department.

“Fire Pup”. Doors open at 6:30pm with bell time at 8pm. Get you tickets at Tribute Carnival Supplies in Belleville Illinois, or stop by the fire house on Huntwood Road. SICW is the show to be at this Saturday October 11th at the Swansea Fire House.

Then on Saturday October 18th in East Carondelet Illinois meet Legendary Professional Wrestler, “One Man Gang” as SICW continues to be the leader in bringing you the legends, the present and future wrestling stars.

Next show is Saturday 10/11 in Swansea, IL:
-Heath Hatton vs. Bull Bronson – Classic Title
-Gary Jackson vs. Ricky Cruz
-Daniel Eads & Shiloh Jonze vs. Ken Kasa & Flash Flanagan
-Big Jim Hoffarth vs. Waco

OMG

SICW has a show on Saturday 10/18 in East Carondelet, IL:

-Heath Hatton & Daniel Eads vs. Ken Kasa & Flash Flanagan
-Red River Jack vs. Bull Bronson
-Big Jim Hoffarth vs. Ricky Cruz
-Gary Jackson vs. Mohamad Ali Vaez
-Appearing: One Man Gang

10/18/2014 – SICW East Carondelet Illinois 823 State St East Carondelet. Il 62240 – Doors at 7 PM; Bell Time at 8 PM 618-286-4848

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