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MWR Trading Card #12 Brandon Espinosa

Posted by flairwhoooooo on July 13, 2010

Brandon Espinosa (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

If you have been to a local show in the Midwest the chances are good that you have had the pleasure of seeing Brandon Espinosa in action. One of the hardest working men in the sport today, Espinosa is also one of the most booked wrestlers in the sport.

Whether it is in singles action or as a tag team with former partners Mike Sydal and Brandon Aarons in B.A.B.EWatch Espinosa is capable of taking home the win and stealing the show.

That is why during last year’s MWR revival show Espinosa and Aarons was chosen to team against the 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year the Northstar Express’s Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz. Little did we know that the loss for B.A.B.EWatch in that match would be the catalyst that would cause the team to be no more.

Since then Espinosa has been on a mission to prove that he is the hottest star in wrestling today. Big wins at MMWA-SICW saw this former HVW Livewire Champion capture both the MMWA-SICW Light Heavyweight title as well as the MMWA-SICW Battle Royal Championship.

We are thrilled to have the talented Brandon Espinosa be a part of the MWR Trading card series.

#1 The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz- 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year.
#2 Mark Sterling– 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year.
#3 The Hooligans Devin and Mason Cutter -2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year
#4 MsChif– 2009 MWR Female of the Year
#5 Mike Sydal – PWI Rookie of the Year
#6 Jeremy Wyatt – 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year. 2008 MWR Match of the Year Michael Strider, 2009 MWR Match of the Year Tyler Cook
#7 Santana G – Seen on TNA
#8 Kahagas – The Tokyo Monster
#9 Mephisto– Hardcore favorite
#10 Tyler Black –Ring of Honor Champion
#11 Sir Bradley Charles– Rising star trained by Lance Storm

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.

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Pro Wrestling Phoenix WARGAMES May 22 Photo Recap

Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 6, 2010

I am about to share with you a photo recap of Pro Wrestling Phoenix’s May card that was headlined by a 58 minute War Games Cage match between the Murder Militia and PWP Fan favorites.

Earlier in the night was a hard hitting ladder match between Jimmy Rockwell, Zac James and the powerful David Clark. Sir Bradley Charles was kind enough to wear a MWR Shirt to ring to throw to one lucky PWP Fan while sending Stephen Saint out of PWP just as fast as it took him to take off his shirt.

Fans also got to see the return of the 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year the Northstar Express take on the ultra flamboyant The Beautiful Bodies while PWP Legend Hype Gotti return to take on PWP Fan favorite Arik Cannon.

It was great to see my good friend and PWP Photographer Gary Giaffoglione while being able to see the hard work that the fine people at PWP did pay off by having a red hot crowd to witness a great night of wrestling.

I would like to thank Pro Wrestling Phoenix for allowing MWR to be a part of the show and do not forget this Saturday there is only one place to be at in Council Bluffs, as PWP Returns for this weekend .

Till then let’s enjoy a photo recap from last months exciting show.

Supafli goes to the air!(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Preston Maxwell looks to slow down the high flying Supafli (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Big suplex from Maxwell. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Preston Maxwell picks up a hard fought win to start the show off strong. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

1).) Preston Maxwell defeated Supafli via Submission in an excellent matchup!

Ryan Cruz works on the arm of Derrick Cornell (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Darin Corbin gives Brian Gott a kick start (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Cruz is punished in the corner of the Beautiful Bodies. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Gott looks to take the air from Corbin. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Corbin goes high risk.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Cornell nails Corbin with a Beautiful face first move. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley

Experience would be all the edge the great tag of the Northstar Express would need on this night in an exciting match up.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

2.) The Northstar Express returned to PWP to defeat The Beautiful Bodies in an extremely entertaining tag team match!

Hype Gotti returns to PWP.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Arik Cannon cranks on the head of Gotti(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Cannon can hurt you in so many ways. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Pulling out all stops Cannon was determined to get the win from Gotti. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Gotti was in trouble throughout the whole match but his heart and toughness has never been in question. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Fighting back like a champion Gotti would not be denied a win in his return to PWP. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

3.) “The Anarchist” Arik Cannon defeated Hype Gotti in an epic contest that saw both men give everything they had. This is one you HAVE to see!

Ladder match destruction with David Clark, Jimmy Rockwell and Zac James. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

James is about to feel powerful chops from Rockwell and Clark. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Clark is a weapon by himself add a swinging ladder and he is lethal. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

James slams Clark onto the Ladder. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Clark makes the save as James looks to get the contract and win the match. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

James has no where to go. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Rockwell feels the punishment of the ladder. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Just when James thought he was about to make it Rockwell drops him to the mat. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Rockwell pins James to the ladder and is about to go high Risk. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

After busting Clark with the Ladder James opens him up even more with a vicious blow to the face. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Rockwell makes one bad move that would seal his fate in this ladder match. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Zac James wins the match and saviors the moment. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

4) “The Passion” Zac James defeated David Clark & Jimmy Rockwell in a Triple Threat Ladder Match! This was an insane battle that saw these guys put it all on the line! Per pre match stipulations, since Zac James grabbed the contract hanging high over the ring, he will now receive a shot at either the PWP Heavyweight Championship or the PWP Tag Team Championship, any time he chooses.

Sir Bradley Charles !!!(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Stephan Saint taunts the ultra talented rookie. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Saint open his mouth and demands another shot after losing in 20 seconds with the stipulation that if he loses again he will quit PWP 15 seconds latter SBC would send him packing. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

5.) Sir Bradley Charles defeated Stephen Saint in about 20 seconds when he rolled Stephen up for the three count! Stephen was furious and shocked, so he demanded a rematch right there, and said if SBC could beat him again, he would quit PWP!

6.) Sir Bradley Charles defeated Stephen Saint in about 15 seconds with a Northern Lights Suplex, much to the fans delight. Stephen Saint is now gone from PWP.

Draigo clubs Strife with a ax blow. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Jayden Draigo goes low on Jaysin Strife to get the edge. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Using a chain Draigo is vicious on the talented Strife. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

The Rebel Jeremy Wyatt launches himself at Strife. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

With the double team of Wyatt and Draigo, Strife is punished in the cage. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

The Powerful Abu looks to change the tide of the fan favorites.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

I wish the picture was better but I had to post this , just so you believe me Joey Daniels went to the top of the cage and dove straight down onto the powerful Abu. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Pandemonium in the cage. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

The PWP Champion Tony Cortez unloads on the Rebel. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Chris Havius steps on Joey Daniels. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Amazingly Arik Cannon is the substitute for Mark Sterling in the Murder Millitia and takes it to Havius. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

All ready bloodied up Havius is sent face first in a chair from Wyatt.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Brett Young and Joey Daniels double teams Abu. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Things looked bleak for the fan favorites. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Former champions go at it as Abu uses the chair on Wyatt into the cage. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Havius returns the favor to the Rebel. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Cannon feels the power of Strife. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Donnie Peppercricket and Joey Daniels battle outside the ring. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Cannon comes to the rescue of Daniels. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

One young fan takes exception of Cannons actions against the popular Peppercricket. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

After the assist from Cannon Daniels takes the advantage on Peppercricket. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley

Brett Young comes down on Strife. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Wyatt and Strife exchange blows. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Bodies everywhere in this epic battle. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Chris Havius is bloodied but not beaten. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

The fan favorites was able to lock the cage while keeping Wyatt and Draigo in the ring to work over the Militia (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Brett Young is unable to get back into the cage to help his partners. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Abu and Donnie hold back the Militia from the outside as Havius delivers punishment to Draigo.(Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Donnie Peppercricket goes to the top as Wyatt is tied to the corner. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Jaysin Strife celebrates the HUGE win.(Photo Credit Biran Kelley)

7.) “Babyface” Tony Cortez, Abu Colossus, Jaysin Strife, Chris Havius & Donnie Peppercricket defeated The Murder Militia: Jayden Draigo, Jeremy Wyatt, #1 Brett Young, Joey Daniels & surprise entrant Arik Cannon! Cannon shocked the PWP audience by coming out as the 5th member of Murder Militia and attacking Tony Cortez right away! The match was an absolute brawl, wild and bloody, with so many crazy things that it really needs to be seen to be believed! The match ended when most of the Murder Militia were locked out of the cage and the PWP faithful hit move after move on Draigo, ending it with a huge shot to the head by Jaysin Strife with Draigo’s own kendo stick, then gaining the pinfall.

It was an absolutely amazing night of action, thanks to all the fans for making it a huge night to remember!
Here’s to five more years of PWP and don’t forget June 12, 2010 is the next event,

PWP fans! What a phenomenal evening the 5th Anniversary Spectacular turned out to be! We start the next chapter of PWP on June 12, 2010! PWP Management wants to get back to the basics of athletic competition and sportsman-like conduct! For that reason, we have signed the following main event for June 12th:

PWP Heavyweight Championship Match:
“Babyface” Tony Cortez © Vs. Jaysin Strife

These two men have been on both sides of the fence in PWP’s five-year history and they were both victorious last month in the Wargames Cage. Strife has not received a rematch ever since he lost the PWP Title last November. Cortez will be looking to prove that he is the best PWP has to offer. This will be one for the ages!

PWP Tag Team Championship Match:
#1 Brett Young & Joey Daniels © Vs. Chris Havius & Donnie Peppercricket

Havius & Peppercricket have been demanding another Tag Team Title shot for months and after their victory in May, PWP officials have granted it to them. Brett Young took Joey Daniels under his wing many months ago and this is their chance to show the fans what Young has taught and what Joey has learned. You can bet there will still be hard feelings from last month as well!

“The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt will be at the armory on June 12th. What will his mood be after being tied to the ropes and forced to watch his team lose from only feet away?

In May, “The Passion” Zac James won a shot at any PWP title, redeemable at any time. Will he cash in his shot in June? Or will he bide his time?

Sir Bradley Charles set a record in PWP, and then immediately broke his own record when he beat Stephen Saint in about 20 seconds, then beat him again in an immediate rematch in about 15 seconds! He will be in action June 12th!

Will Jayden Draigo be able to even show his face in PWP after being destroyed by all five members of Team PWP in the Wargames match? Be there June 12th to find out!

Also in action: Abu Colossus, Jimmy Rockwell, David Clark, Matty Starr, Preston Maxwell, Supafli, The Beautiful Bodies & more!

PWP Live Pro Wrestling
June 12, 2010

National Guard Armory
2415 E Kanesville Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA, 51503

Tickets: $10 General Admission
Doors: 6:30PM Belltime: 7:00PM

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Official Results from PWP’s 5th Anniversary

Posted by flairwhoooooo on June 4, 2010

1.) “The Passion” Zac James defeated David Clark & Jimmy Rockwell in a Triple Threat Ladder Match! This was an insane battle that saw these guys put it all on the line! Per pre match stipulations, since Zac James grabbed the contract hanging high over the ring, he will now receive a shot at either the PWP Heavyweight Championship or the PWP Tag Team Championship, any time he chooses.

2.) Sir Bradley Charles defeated Stephen Saint in about 20 seconds when he rolled Stephen up for the three count! Stephen was furious and shocked, so he demanded a rematch right there, and said if SBC could beat him again, he would quit PWP!

3.) Sir Bradley Charles defeated Stephen Saint in about 15 seconds with a Northern Lights Suplex, much to the fans delight. Stephen Saint is now gone from PWP.

4.) Preston Maxwell defeated Supafli via Submission in an excellent matchup!

5.) The Northstar Express returned to PWP to defeat The Beautiful Bodies in an extremely entertaining tag team match!

6.) “The Anarchist” Arik Cannon defeated Hype Gotti in an epic contest that saw both men give everything they had. This is one you HAVE to see!

7.) “Babyface” Tony Cortez, Abu Colossus, Jaysin Strife, Chris Havius & Donnie Peppercricket defeated The Murder Militia: Jayden Draigo, Jeremy Wyatt, #1 Brett Young, Joey Daniels & surprise entrant Arik Cannon! Cannon shocked the PWP audience by coming out as the 5th member of Murder Militia and attacking Tony Cortez right away! The match was an absolute brawl, wild and bloody, with so many crazy things that it really needs to be seen to be believed! The match ended when most of the Murder Militia were locked out of the cage and the PWP faithful hit move after move on Draigo, ending it with a huge shot to the head by Jaysin Strife with Draigo’s own kendo stick, then gaining the pinfall.

It was an absolutely amazing night of action, thanks to all the fans for making it a huge night to remember!

Here’s to five more years of PWP and don’t forget June 12, 2010 is the next event, only 3 weeks away!

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Missouri Wrestling Revival Trading Card #5 Mike Sydal

Posted by flairwhoooooo on April 8, 2010

 

 

MWR card number 5 is the unforgettable Mike Sydal. Pro Wrestling Illustrated 2009 Rookie of the Year has gained national respect by traveling the country taking on the top stars in the sport today.

The brother of WWE’S Evan Bourne, Sydal has made a name for himself by working different styles around the country. At 3XW he is one half of the popular exciting tag team the High Flyers with partner Zach Thompson. At High Voltage Wrestling he is one third of Midwest elite faction the KC Killers with Mark Sterling and “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt telling everyone within hearing distance that he “IS THE PWI ROOKIE OF THE YEAR”. Some may have seen him don the pink tights and is his flamboyant self, often teaming with fellow Midwest up and comer Brandon Aarons.

Fan favorite or cocky rule breaker you will want to get your hands on the very first trading card one of the hottest rising stars in the sport of wrestling today Mike Sydal.

Catch Mike Sydal at a Wrestling show near you.

To own your Mike Sydal card or any other MWR Trading Card send $1.50 for the first card and a $1.00 each for the additional cards send your money to Brian Kelley
305 West 3rd Salisbury Missouri 65281

#1 The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz- 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year.
#2 Mark Sterling- 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year.
#3 The Hooligans Devin and Mason Cutter -2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year
#4 MsChif- 2009 MWR Female of the Year
#5 Mike Sydal

Editors note: This card is a must have but a bad choice of picture for the back will mean that the next order will have another picture in the next order. What does this mean? There will be only 250 of these cards printed. Yes only 250 so Mike Sydal fans do not wait to get your hands on this rising stars card!

I have also had a lot of request from fans that are interested in purchasing the MWR T-shirt. You have seen stars such as Santana G, #1 Brett Young, Shorty Biggs, Edmund Livewire McGuire and Evan Money wearing the trendy MWR wear in the past.
Now is your chance to purchase your very own t-shirt.

T-shirts are only $15.00 shipping and handling Free.

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Missouri Wrestling Revival Trading card #4 MsChif SOLD OUT

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 22, 2010

#4 is my favorite number. My friends and most wrestling fans will quickly know why. Ric Flair and “The Four Horseman”. So when I go buy a lottery ticket I make sure that that number is one of them. Later in life 4 would special as well. My son who is the All State linebacker for his High School team has always worn the number 4. In lesser degree on most days 4:00 is the home stretch of my work day.

So what does this have to do with pro wrestling you may ask?

I am thrilled and excited to have a World Champion to be a part of the Missouri Wrestling Revival trading card series. I am with great pleasure to announce that MsChif will be #4 and I could not think of a better choice to represent what the cards are about.

The MWR cards are set up to bring recognition to the hard working men and women who put their health at risk to entertain us throughout the Midwest in Professional Independent Wrestling. In the set you may find wrestlers who are just starting, already made trips to Japan, WWE, TNA, Ring of Honor or may be on the tail end of their career.

Unfortunately most will not be able to be to succeed but their will be some that with hard work, pure talent, dedication and a lucky break that give them a chance to show the world their talent on the big stage.

MsChif is the definition of all of these attributes. It was not long ago that she was a star in your local promotion giving it her all to improve and make her mark on the wrestling scene. Today she is one of the top women wrestlers in the world.

So it is with great honor that I am to present MsChif as the #4 MWR trading card.

#1 The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz- 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year.
#2 Mark Sterling- 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year.
#3 The Hooligans Devin and Mason Cutter -2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year
#4 MsChif- 2009 MWR Female of the Year

To own your MsChif card or any other MWR Trading Card send $1.50 for the first card and a $1.00 each for the additional cards send your money to Brian Kelley
305 West 3rd Salisbury Missouri 65281 or get one from the World Champion herself at a show near you.

For more of Your Souls Tormentor- MsChif click here

I have had a lot of request from fans that are interested in purchasing the MWR T-shirt. You have seen stars such as Santana G, #1 Brett Young, Shorty Biggs, Edmund Livewire McGuire and Evan Money wearing the trendy MWR wear in the past.

Now is your chance to purchase your very own t-shirt.

T-shirts are only $15.00 shipping and handling Free.

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MWR Trading card #3 The 2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year: The Hooligans- Devin and Mason Cutter

Posted by flairwhoooooo on March 15, 2010

The Hooligans (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)

In 2009 Devin and Mason Cutter not only knocked on the door of the Midwest, they kicked it down to let everyone know that they were one of the top tag teams in the country. Known as the Hooligans they traveled across the country going to war against the top teams such as The Northstar Express, Zero Gravity,the Hybrids, the KC Killers and the Submission squad. The MWR Awards committee voted them at the 2009 Tag team of the year and to honor their achievement MWR is proud to announce that they will be the #3 MWR Trading card in the series.

We are hoping to have this card available on March 27th in Granite City Illinois at High Voltage Wrestling. If you are unable to make the show then all you have to do to get this card is send $1.50 for the first card and a $1.00 for each card you want after it to Brian Kelley 305 west 3rd Salisbury Missouri 65281. Also look for the cards at the shows that the Hooligans will be in action at. Cards are limited so take advantage soon.

What you want more of the Hooligans? Click here to find out how you can purchase their DVD “The Hooligans Working Class Heroes”

We also have cards number one and two in stock by the 27th as well.

#1 The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz– 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year.
#2 Mark Sterling– 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year.
#3 The Hooligans Devin and Mason Cutter -2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year

Look for card number #4 next week!!!

I have had a lot of request from fans that are interested in purchasing the MWR T-shirt. You have seen stars such as Santana G, #1 Brett Young, Shorty Biggs, Edmund Livewire McGuire and Evan Money wearing the trendy MWR wear in the past.

Now is your chance to purchase your very own t-shirt.

T-shirts are only $15.00 shipping and handling Free.

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B.A.B.Ewatch no more ?

Posted by flairwhoooooo on February 11, 2010

BABEWATCH – Brandon Espinosa and Brandon Aarons during the good times.

By Brian “Flair” Kelley

When 2009 started B.A.B.Ewatch’s Brandon Espinosa and Brandon Aarons were one of the top tag teams. Both men have a great wrestling mind, hard work ethic, raw talent and confidence that it looked as B.A.B.Ewatch would be the future of our sport for years to come.

You never know your partner till you go through the rough times. Throughout last year tough losses and miscommunication followed the two wherever they went. On November 14th Missouri Wrestling Revival gave them their toughest test to date an the MWR Pro Wrestling Showcase when they were set to take on the 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year The Northstar Express (Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz) to prove to the wrestling world that they could live up to the hype that many felt they deserved. At times in the match it looked as if they were about to get over that hump to be among the top teams in wrestling today. When the dust settled the Northstar Express had their hands raised as they pinned Brandon Espinosa leaving the team at odds even more so than before.

Recently the ST Louis Wrestling Community caught up with Brandon Espinosa. Espinosa expressed his distaste in his former friend and partner.

After the match at the MWR Showcase it was announced that Aarons and Espinosa would go one on one in a match at the High Voltage Wrestling show this past December 5th.

Let’s Take a look at the MWR archives and see some exclusive footage backstage with B.A.B.Ewatch member Brandon Aarons talking to the Northstar Express after their battle at the MWR Pro wrestling showcase to get a glimpse of the frustration that the young Aarons was having after Espinosa left the building right after the match.

The match at December 5th would not go as plan due to a scheduling conflict.

These two are bound to finally meet each other in the ring soon as Espinosa has let his feelings be addressed known in the middle of the ring at IHW and anyone that will listen.

Look for these two partners to go at it in 2010 in a feud that will be one that you will not want to miss.

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MWR April Awards

Posted by flairwhoooooo on May 9, 2009

MWR’s April 2009 Awards!

The pro wrestling season typically heats up in the Spring and into early Summer.  May is a time to look at what has happened thus far in the year, and make educated predictions as to what is yet to come.  On that note, the April 2009 Awards should serve as a measuring stick when playing fortune teller.  Here are the winners, as voted by the MWR Awards Committee:

April 2009 Wrestler of the Month

Mark Sterling
(3XW, LWA, SCW, PWP, DPW, PWE, IWA, MECW, AAPW HVW)

(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )

Mark Sterling (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )

Simply put, a Midwest wrestling show isn’t a show without Sterling, who wrestled in eleven matches for nine companies (MWA, PWE, SCW, PWP, 3XW, AAPW, LWA, MECW, NWA Dynamo) in April. Sterling is also one half of the tag team champions at 3XW with Gage Octane (Gentelmans Club). A student of the game Sterling rarely gets outwrestled.

1st Runner Up – Jeremy Wyatt (LWA, PWP. 3XW, AAPW, PWE, DPW)
2nd Runner Up –Tyler Cook (3XW,LWA,DPW)
3rd Runner Up – Jimmy Rockwell (3XW, MECW)

Others receiving votes:
Jerry Lynn, Shane Rich, Zach Thompson

 

 

April 2009 Tag Team of the Month

 

 

Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya and CJ Esparza )
( PWE, HVW, NGW) 

 

Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya and CJ Esparza ) Photo Credit: Brian Kelley

Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya and CJ Esparza ) Photo Credit: Brian Kelley

Zero Gravity became the first ever PWE Tag Team Champion by defeating The Northstar Express in exciting fashion. At NGW defeated Feature Presentation proving that they are one of the top teams in the Midwest.

1st Runner up – The Gentleman’s Club ( Mark Sterling and Gage Octane) 3XW
2nd runner – The NorthStar Express (Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz)(3XW,PWP,SCW,PWE,LWA,PWE)
3RD Runner up – (tie) Ax Stevens and ”Thunderbolt” Brandon Walker (AAPW), Money Makin Jam Boyz ( Mississippi Madman and K.C. Jackson) (AAPW, MPW)

Others who received voted:
Knights of Fire (Jaysin Strife and Vic Victory), Sexy and Smooth (”The Canadian Sex Icon” Ryan Slade and A.J. Smooth), Dustin Lane and Darin Waid

 

April 2009 Female Wrestler of the Month

MsChif
(LWA)

mschif

On April 4th MsChif defeated one of the most talented female wrestlers today Sara Del Rey at LWA. MsChif is widely considered one of the top wrestlers not the Midwest but around the World.

1st Runner Up – Rain
2ND Runner Up- Mia Martinez (3xw)
One Vote: Mike Sydal?? The crazy MWR Awards commiteee.

 

April 2009 Promotion of the Month

All American Pro Wrestling
(AAPW)

 

 

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The quality of the AAPW show in Nashville on April 25th was possibly their best since last year. Our first time in this town, they had a paid attendance of 155. Not too shabby. The crowd was HOT. Yes, it was a bit warm in the Community Center, but not that kind of hot. The card was solid top to bottom. The crowd was so happy that The Nashville Moose Lodge, who raised $1,000 from the event, asked AAPW to set aside 4 more dates for fall and winter of 2009/2010!

1st Runner Up – MMWA-SICW
2nd Runner Up – IWA Productions
3rd Runner Up – All American Wrestling

Others receiving votes –Rampage Championship Wrestling

 

April 2009 Personality of the Month

Josh Ray and Brian Kelley
(Missouri Wrestling Revival)

The MWR Family

The MWR Family

One of our awards committee members wrote, “The two main men behind MWR. They do a lot of work, research & writing to help promote independent wrestling across the Midwest. They also log tons of hours in driving time to personally attend shows and support various companies around the Midwest”

(On a personal note, although we appreciate the gesture from the MWR Awards committee, both Josh and I abstained from voting in this category out of respect to the rest of the hard working men and women in the Midwest pro wrestling scene. We would also like to include Kari Williams who is a wonderful writer and the true talent of the three of us.)

1st Runner Up- JJ Merrick
2nd Runner Up – The Mad Conservative Crimefighter
3rd Runner Up – Travis Cook

Others receiving votes: Mark Storm

 

April 2009 Match of the Month

Lethal Wrestling Alliance Heavyweight Title vs Career Match:
“The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt vs Jordan Lacey
April 18, 2009 in House Springs, MO

Bodies hit the floor when Wyatt and Lacey hooks up. This picture is from the fans bring the weapons match in March but the LWA Faithful was not please to see the The Belt Collector Jeremy Wyatt retain the LWA Championship and retire fan favorite Jordan Lacey in his hometown.

Bodies hit the floor when Wyatt and Lacey hooks up. This picture is from the fans bring the weapons match last month in March but the LWA Faithful was not please to see the "The Belt Collector" Jeremy Wyatt retain the LWA Championship and retire fan favorite Jordan Lacey in his hometown of House Springs on April 18. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )

No match could match the emotion that flowed through the building as the fans wanted the hated Wyatt to lose the belt and didn’t want the loveable Lacey to lose his career. The controversial finish had fans throwing beer into the ring, with Wyatt retaining his title and officially retiring Jordan Lacey.

1st Runner Up:

3XWrestling Cruiserweight Title Match
 Part of the MWR Midwest Best Series
Jimmy Rockwell (c) vs. Mike Sydal
April 17, 2009 in Des Moines, IA

2nd Runner Up:

All American Pro Wrestling

All American Pro Wrestling Tag Team Title Match
The Money Makin’ Jam Boys (c) vs. Ax Stevens and “Thunderbolt” Brandon Walker
April 25, 2009 in Nashville, IL

3rd Runner Up:

All American Pro Wrestling
Mike Sydal and Rebel Lucha vs. Mark Sterling and Eric Fantabulous
April 25, 2009 in Nashville, IL

Others receiving votes:

Gary Jackson vs. Phil E Blunt (MMWA-SICW ,April 11, St Louis, MO) The Prestige Rumble, (SCW/PWN Davenport Iowa) (Mississippi Madman vs. Issan Hadeev (PWE April 4, Springfield Illinois ) Jaysin Strife and Vic Victory – Arik Cannon and Ryan Cruz (PWP April 11, Council Bluffs Iowa)

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The PWE Tag Team Championship to be on the line at High Voltage Wrestling 5-9-09

Posted by flairwhoooooo on April 21, 2009

BY Brian “Flair” Kelley

Pro Wrestling Entertainment debuted less than a month ago in Springfield Illinois with some of the top notch wrestlers in the Midwest. MWR just got confirmation that the PWE Tag Team Championship will be on the line when High Voltage Wrestling returns to Granite City, IL on May 9th.

 

The young exciting team of Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya and CJ Esparza ) won the titles in breathtaking fashion when they went head to head and came on top with the #1 Tag team of the Midwest, The Northstar Express ( Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz) on April 4th to become the very first PWE Tag team Champions.

 

 

 

 

Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya and CJ Esparza )

Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya and CJ Esparza )

 

 

 

                                                                                        

They will meet the savage and unpredictable tag team known as The Hooligans (Mason & Devin Cutter) in a match that you will not want to miss!!

 

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PWE Management wanted to let the fans know “We are excited about teaming up with HVW on May 9th. We have no doubts that the PWE Tag team Champions Zero Gravity and The Hooligans will be a match that heats up the summer of 2009.

 

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The Northstar Express want their plaques this weekend

Posted by flairwhoooooo on April 13, 2009

Missouri Wrestling Revival received this through the wire today from the MWR 2008 Tag Team of the Month. The Northstar Express (Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz) along with their valet “pNut” Nikki Mayday.

MWR will be in Des Moines Iowa for 3XW this Friday April 17th. We are hoping to honor 3XW with the 2008 Promotion of the Year. The Northstar Express will be in action as well. Will they get their plaques? Join us and find out

The Next Midwest Best Series Match is…
MWR and 3XWrestling team up once again!

by Josh Ray

After months of looking for that perfect showcase singles match… a match that would give the future of professional wrestling a way to shine bright… Missouri Wrestling Revival has teamed up with 3XWrestling (3XW) to provide the next match in the Midwest Best Series. On April 17, 2009 at 3XW’s April Showers… of POWER! at their new venue in Des Moines, IA, The Des Moines Social Club (1408 Locust Street), 3XW Cruiserweight Champion “Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell looks to continue his meteoric climb throught the MWR rankings by defeating a young man with hopes of staking his claim on Rockwell’s belt, Mike Sydal.

Sydal has been very active in the MWR coverage area over the past six to eight months, with many promotions in the area quick to point out that his brother is in the WWE. Make no mistake about it, wrestling fans, Mike Sydal is his own man and we here at MWR feel no need to pad his resume in that fashion. In fact, Sydal has already been predicted by Missouri Wrestling Revival staff to be one of the breakout Midwest wrestlers in 2009. Will April 17, 2009 be the day he officially brings that prediction to fruition?

“Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell is without a doubt one of the most popular young wrestlers in Iowa. The 3XW Cruiserweight Champ’s ability to garner cheers from the fans is matched by his competitive drive and athletic ability. Rockwell finished 2008 at #24 in the MWR rankings, but has climbed to #10 since January 2009 with no signs of stopping. He could very well use Sydal as another notch in the belt on his way up the Midwest wrestling ladder.

This match is sure to please, but it is not the only match on an already stacked card:

Huge 3XW title implications with the main event, plus the MWR Midwest best Series match!

Huge 3XW title implications with the main event, plus the MWR Midwest best Series match!

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