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MWR Christmas wish list of matches for 2011.

Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 26, 2010

By Brian Kelley

2010 is near a close and the yearly awards are coming up quickly with some very tough decisions to be made from the awards committee over who will honored with the Wrestler, Tag Team, female, and promotion of the year.

So instead of worrying about who I am going to give my vote to I am going to flip the script.

I am going to make my Christmas wish of matches on this Black Friday  that I would like to see in 2011.

Instead of matches that have done before I am going to do my best to name 10 matches that to my knowledge have not happen before.

So without further ado I give you my Christmas wish matches in NO certain order.

1) Bailey Mannix with Lovely Leon

Bailey Mannix with Lovely Leon (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )

vs.
Jaysin Strife

Jaysin Strife (Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

– It is no secret that I have mad respect for both of these competitors. These two men going at it would be a true wrestling classic. One could say that Mannix has the power advantage but Strife could be just a little faster. Neither man is afraid to get their hands dirty and brawl with the best of them. A true wrestling classic in every aspect.

2) The Barrio Boys (Angel and Domino Rivera) With Lucy Mendez

The Extreme tag team (Photo Credit Jerry Chavez)

vs.

Attitude Inc. (Spencer Powers and Guy Smith )

Attitude Inc. (Guy Smith and Michael Shard) – Can New Midwest Wrestling handle being EXTREME? Former ECW Original Angel and his partner Domino Rivera is two men that many promotions run and hide from signing them to the fed.

Attitude Inc appears to be all show but the Boyz would soon find out that Guy Smith and Michael Shard can go.

3) Dixieland Destroyer with The Magic Man

The Dixieland Destroyer and the Magic Man (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

vs.

Shane Rich (Photo by Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Shane Rich – The beauty and the Beast is what I would call this AAPW clash. Rich has the good looks and conditioning but would it be enough to overcome the hillbilly power of the Destroyer.

4) Donovan Ruddick

Mephisto feels the power of Donovan Ruddick.

vs.

Abu Colossus

Abu Colossus delivers the pain on Preston Maxwell(Photo Credit Gary Giaffoglione)

– OK I have been begging for this match for a long time now. Don’t believe me click here to read a former article of mine that sets this match up perfectly. With Ruddick on the verge to explode would Colossus put out the spark first.

5) The Hooligans (Devin and Mason Cutter)

The Hooligans

vs.

The Gentleman’s Club (Casanova and Devin Carter) with Todd Countryman.

The Gentleman’s Club (Casanova and Devin Carter)

– The Hooligans have been almost everywhere but they have not been to the 2008 MWR Promotion of the Year 3XWrestling. With the Gentleman’s club running hot shot over everyone would the Hooligans be able to sway the good fortunes over fan favorites? Or would the mastermind Todd Countryman make them his next victim.

6) Lucy Mendez

Lucy Mendez has come on strong in 2010.

vs.

Santana G

Santana has teamed with some top talent in 2010 but she has yet to win the WLW Womens title.

– Two of the most popular women in the Midwest today. Mendez has had all the eyes on her at Metro Pro Wrestling. What if the Midwest Sweetheart was to show up? No women I know wants competition and the real winners in this battle would be us the fans.

7) Jeremy Wyatt

Every young wrestlers nightmare Jeremy Wyatt (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

vs.

Evan Money

Evan Money-

To become the best that you can be you have to work your way to the top. Money the teenage heart throb has had a solid year in 2010. Wyatt is considered by many to be the best in the game today. You say Money has no chance to survive against “The Rebel”. In Money’s defense he has earned some tough wins but this would be a measuring stick for one of the Midwest hottest young stars. My advice Money, if you have a belt stay far away from “The Belt Collector” Jeremy Wyatt.

8) Dan Walsh

Dan Walsh

vs.

Rory Fox

Rory Fox

-MTV vs MTV – Rory Fox gained national fame as one of the featured personalities on MTV’s True Life while Dan the Danimal” Walsh starred in MTV’s Road Rules. Need I say more.

9) Steve Fender and Mark Sterling

Steve Fender and Mark Sterling (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

vs.
BroMance Jordan McEntyre and Knight Wagner with Eryn

– Different styles for sure, Fender and Sterling are no nonsense hit you in the mouth tag team in the style of Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard while BroMance is….well they are BroMance a team with a lot of flash but can blind you with their double team abilities.

10) Trevor Murdoch

vs

Jonathan Magnus with Stephani King

Jonathan Magnus with Stephani King- No one likes a bully and that is what Magnus is at New Midwest Wrestling. A big man pushing his weight around to keep the NMW title around his waist. I don’t think that Murdoch would be so easy to push around. A match that would be talked about for ages in Springfield Illinois for years to come.

In my personal stocking match-

Crimefighter gets Eric Allens attention

Crimefighter’s chosen wrestler vs. The Pride of Peroia Eric Allen – A perfect match for NMW. It has been over a year ago that we took a look at the contriversal Eric Allen and his supposed win for the “Peorian Pride Championship”, ST louis Wrestling communities Crimefighter called foul quickly. Words and tempers flared between the two in the past but what if the red hot Eric Allen was to show his face in Springfield Illinois at the heart of Crimefighter’s coverage area?

A special attraction match for sure.

Other notable matches

The Cancun Kid vs. Kwong with Chad Mylan
Jason Jones vs. Ryan Phoenix
Preston Maxwell vs. Homicidal Steven Davis
Billy McNiel vs Zach Thompson
Curly vs #1 Brett Young
Jimmy Rockwell vs Brandon Espinosa
Pete Madden vs. Dave Vaughn
Matty Starr vs. Danny Cannon
Tony Cortez vs Brandon Aarons
Dan the Man vs Alexander Rudolph
Bobby Houston vs. Derek Stone
Christian Rose vs. Chris Havius
Bumrush Brothers vs The Beautiful Bodies
Eric Logan vs Tyler Cook
Ron Powers vs. Brian Ash
Donnie Peppercricket vs. Davey Vega
Kory Twist vs. Father Jack Mecidol
Sir Bradley Charles vs. The Big Texan

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From Ric Flair to Trevor Murdoch to…. Who is the best talkers in the Midwest today?

Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 2, 2010

Two legends that have countless hours providing fans with great promos Jim Ross and Ric Flair. (Photo from JRSBARBQ.COM)

Jim Ross wrote of  Ric Flair “ Back in the day, and still today for that matter, no one could cut a more impassioned promo than the future Hall of Famer “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Flair dressed the part, lived the part 24/7, and, seemingly, became the “Nature Boy. Credit Jim Ross’s website here.

By Brian Kelley

On my long drive to school in St Louis I have a LOT of time to think about stuff and when I am not thinking about my homework, I have my mind working towards pro wrestling. This past week my thoughts took me to who in the Midwest is the best on the Mic? Who can your attention the most during a promo?

If you take a look at most of my favorite wrestlers they all can talk. From my very favorite Ric Flair to the Honky Tonk Man and back the Midwest’s own Harley Race they could all talk you to the show.

Lets take a look at 20 of the  most interesting wrestlers in today’s game here in the Midwest in my opinion, Feel free to disagree or add your thoughts but these are the top wrestlers who I Love to get hear from and the list is  in no certain order.

Before we go to the 20 plus  superstars lets give props to the three time WWE Tag Team Champion Trevor Murdoch who I felt was very underrated during his time at the big show.

First lets look at a promo from ALL-TIME greats Dusty Rhodes and Harley Race when he congratulated Trevor Murdoch for his signing with WWE.

Now lets take a flash back at a promo from Murdoch with his tag team partner the late Lance Cade as they were set to arrive in WWE. Some good stuff for sure.

1) Bloody Harker Dirge

The Vampire from the Midwest, Dirge has the look, can wrestle and is works his character to a T….or maybe he is a real vampire. Either way one of the best to get a promo from period.

2) Travis Cook-

The Manager of Champions or as my friend Herb Simmons calls him Travis “the Crook” Cook but no matter what you call him you will have no choice but to hear what he has to say. A link from wrestlings past, Cook knows how to get under the skin of wrestlers and fans alike.

3) Bailey Mannix-

In your face, no nonsense wrestler can talk the talk and walk the walk. Great in front of people and can bust out a promo in one take with out blinking an eye.

4) Michael Strider

– If you ask me this guy is the closest in the Midwest to have the same feel as my favorite Flair as anyone, and I am not the only one. Strider is believable in his words and can make you care for him in a heartbeat but just like Flair if he is in a foul mood can drive the fans in a frenzy.

5) The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz –

The Northstar Express is so good that you always want more……

Ask me who my favorite to interview and to work with in a promo and I promise you that I will no doubt have these two right among the top of that list. Charismatic and you never know what they will come up with. They deserve to be on a national stage.

6) Gary Jackson

The total package who never got that one break, Jackson may very well be the most loved wrestler in St Louis. With classic lines and his golden rules the geourgous one is always one that you will want to  listen too.

7) Jayden Draigo

To be honest I didn’t know who Draigo was until this year. He quickly gathered my attention with the way he handled himself in the middle of the ring, drawing the ire of the fans without missing a beat.

8) #1 Brett Young –

Like the Northstar Express, Young has charisma to burn. A great talker he is able to do whatever is thrown his way be it serious or comedy it is always a honor to interview him…or at least that’s what he lets me know when we are done.

9) The Mississippi Madman –

Listen for this quote from the Madman at the interview “ You just saved a lot of lives, because there is going to be a lot of people running because the Madmans coming” Love it!

No wrestler in the Midwest can have the fans in the palm of their hands like the Mississippi Madman. His look, along with his mic skills is the reason why he would be one of the wrestlers that I would choose if I was a promoter.

10) BroMance Jordan McEntrye & Knight Wagner with Eryn –

Cocky brash and always entertaining this tag team is very underrated in the Midwest, they have a great look that catches the fans attention right away.  

11) Mr Late Nite

The Midwest wrestling agent has an ax to grind and never seems to be in a good mood. That is until he is making fun of the fans who come to see their heroes in action.

12) Curley-

You can’t miss him with all those 3 stooges’ tattoos but then he gets on the mic for a promo or before his match and laughter is surly to come. 13) Matt Cage –  

Cage is always willing to think outside the box. The scary thing about Cage is I believe he is only scratched the surface of how good he can be.

14) The Hooligans (Devin and Mason Cutter)

The 2009 MWR Tag team of the Year burst onto the scene making a name for themselves in and out of the ring with some great promos for their battles.

15) Attitude Inc (Guy Smith, Spencer Powers, and Michael Shard)

The trio of Smith, Powers and Shard bring to the table great wrestling action and a look that gets the fans and opponents attention quickly. They currently hold the NMW Tag titles while Shard is in the hunt for the NMW Title at November Reign. Look for great things to continue for these there.

16) Chad Mylan-

The man who many claim is the voice of 3XW has grew a chip on his shoulder. Leading his number one man Kwong into the ring to gain championships. He is a force at not only 3XW but MECW as well.

I am going to share with you a promo from 3XW’S monthly internet show Outside the ring from this past October. Look for Chad at the 5:16 mark into the show as he celebrates a big victory along with his protégé Ricky Kwong. Please take the time to watch the whole episode and add the 3XW website to your favorites to check out the new Outside the Ring.

17) Bobby Houston –

While many wonder what we do at MWR, “The Business Man” is not one of them. He knows that the site is out there to get the word out about wrestling, but more importantlyto Houston,  is MORE coverage for himself. In the ring on the mic or outside the ring for a promo Houston is all about the Business and that business is to let you know that he is the best in the Midwest.

18) The Magic Man-

If you have not seen this legend from Japan then shame on you. I have had a lot of fun working with the Magic Man every time we get the camera in front of him. The fans MAY love him or hate him but they always and I mean always remember him

19) Steven J Girthy-

The classic manager in every sense. Successful check, rich check, loud mouth check. The truth of the matter is the man is good at his job and that is leading wrestling’s top wrestlers into battle.

20) AJ Williams-

One has to see AJ do wrestling impersonations to get a true feel of this young wrestlers talent. Don’t believe me then just ask Bill Apter.

MWR Hall of Fame Video

Hype Gotti and Tony Cortez formed the charismatic tag team Simply the Best. The two would hold onto the PWP Tag titles but we were always prepared to see what these two would say when we got them behind the camera. Lets look back at this classic interview.

Last but not least I leave you with a promo that we did with the 2008 Missouri Wrestling Revival wrestler of the Year “ The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt. I took this to work to show some residents at the behavior unit that I worked with. The resident LOVE wrestling and my mother has been a nurse for over 30 years at the very same home.

My mothers reply to me after watching Wyatt blast , “Maybe you shouldn’t get involved in this wrestling, you’r going to get hurt.” …….SWEET

I now share with you that video that caused my mother such concern.

Honorable mentions

TNT Keny G

Shane Rich

Hunter Mathews

Sean Vincent

Gage Octane

Steve Fender

Dan The Man

Eric Ruffington

Steve Anthony

Phil E Blunt

Devin Carter

Mark Bland

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IWA Productions returns September 25th with A New Beginning.

Posted by flairwhoooooo on September 9, 2010

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A look at the first half of 2010 at AAPW

Posted by flairwhoooooo on August 28, 2010

Before AAPW took a break for the summer, let’s take a look back at what has transpired the first half of the year.

As the year began, Edmund “Livewire” McGuire was the AAPW Heavyweight Champion. The fans had chosen McGuire to receive a shot at the title at the Fan’s Choice event in January. Since McGuire was now champion, the honor went to the first runner up, the 450 lb. Mississippi Madman, another fan favorite. In his first title defense, McGuire lost the title to Madman at Fan’s choice thanks to interference from special guest referee and McGuire’s “friend”, “Serial Thriller” Shane Rich. Madman would successfully defend the title in West Frankfort, IL. against “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt one month later. Wyatt and his partner, Mark Sterling, brutally attacked Madman after the match. Wyatt was granted a rematch in April in Herrin, IL. However, a kink would be thrown into this match as Shane Rich returned a few days early from his suspenpension! Rich had been suspended in January for his actions at Fan’s Choice. Rich was able to get himself into the main event making it a 3 way. Rich miraculously came out victorious. Edmund “Livewire” McGuire was awarded the first shot at Rich. Fans were stunned as Rich defeated McGuire clean in the middle of the ring at Rent One Park on May 22nd!

This leaves the question as to who is next in line for Rich’s AAPW title. With all that has transpired between Rich and McGuire, it does not appear McGuire will just let it go. However, with Rich’s convincing defeat of McGuire, McGuire will have to earn a number 1 contender’s spot. Former Champions, Shawn Shultz and Mississippi Madman have yet to receive rematches and Jeremy Wyatt also feels that current Champion, Rich, never beat him.

In the tag team picture, Rage seemed to have a secure hold on the tag titles. The Submission Squad fought the champs to a no contest in January, which certainly shows they are worthy of another opportunity. However, Rage lost the belts to Ax Allwardt and his new tag partner “Homicidal” Steven Davis on May 22nd. Mike Masters also retired at the end of that match. What tag team will step up to take on the new champions? The Money Makin’ Jam Boys? The Submission Squad? Will The Hooligans return to AAPW? Or will a new team emerge?

So far in 2010, AAPW has continued to treat our fans with big name stars in wrestling. Simon Dean has made 2 appearances, Andy Douglas, Paul Burchill, Kevin Thorn, and Jerry “The King” Lawler have all wrestled on AAPW events.

Other AAPW stars to keep an eye on include:

“Bad Boy” Chris Thomas– Thomas, after a series of matches with Edmund “Livewire” McGuire, seemed to have come out on top by earning a victory in a vicious street fight. This is a huge knot in his belt and should surely catapolt him into the rankings.

Heath Hatton– Hatton, like many rookies, struggled throughout the first half of the year but earned his first victory in Herrin in April followed up by being the victor of a championship battle royal in Mascoutah just weeks later! Is this a fluke or is Hatton the real deal? We will see when Hatton cashes in on his golden opportunity.

“Thee” Brandon Espinosa– Espinosa has rarely lost in an AAPW ring. Why he hasn’t received more opportunity is anyone’s guess but he has certainly proven he has what it takes.

“The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt and Mark Sterling – These two almost caused a riot in West Frankfort, IL. earlier this year and had to have a police escort from the building to protect them from angry fans. Together, they could be strong contenders for the AAPW tag titles and individually both are serious threats to the heavyweight title.

G.T. Vega, Matt Cage, Sean Vincent, The Hooligans – All made appearances with strong showings in AAPW this year. Will any of them return?

AAPW returns this fall!

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All American Pro Wrestling Mascoutah, IL 5/7 photo recap Shane Rich vs Chris Thomas in a Ladder match.

Posted by flairwhoooooo on May 31, 2010

Christian Rose has improved in every match but you do not have to tell Joey O’ Riley that. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Joey O’Riley is an impressive young wrestler with moves as fast as lighting.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

O’ Riley would pay with this high risk move and in the end Rose would get another big win to start the night out for AAPW.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Christian Rose pinned Joey O’Riley

Max Archer cranks on PWI 500’S Brandon Espionsa neck.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Espinosa goes up top while Archer moves out of the way. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Max Archer gets Knocked out(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Heath Hatton calls out Curly prior to their match.

The 3 stooge fanatic Curly (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

The night starts off bad for Heath Hatton as Curly JR goes low. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat

Brandon Espinosa pinned Max Archer

Curly and his fans have fun prior to the match.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Curly slams Heath Hatton.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Hatton takes a chair to the lovable Curly (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Curly goes to the air.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

In honor of the 3 Stooges we go Black and White.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Curly pinned Heath Hatton in a falls-count-anywhere match

The veteran AX works over AT Brooks in the corner.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Ax shows off his Power. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

After a piledriver Ax has good reasons to celebrate.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Ax Allwardt pinned AT Brooks

Battle Royal for a AAPW Title shot.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

A splash on Rose. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

The Weather Man tries to eliminate Curly (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Who will win?(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Heath Hatton shockingly wins the battle royal.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Heath Hatton won an eight-man Royal Rumble

The AAPW Title belt hangs at the top. Will it be Shane Rich or Chris Thomas who walks out with it around their waist?(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Bad Boy Chris Thomas (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

ALL AMERICAN PRO WRESTLING champion Shane Rich (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Rich and Thomas starts off on the outside. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Serial Thriller Shane RICH !!(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

The Ladder can be a dangerous weapon. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Rich keeps Thomas from the belt just in time. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Ouch!!(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Thomas throws Rich off the ladder.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Battle to the top!!(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Thomas would try to blind Rich but it would backfire.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Shane Rich retains the AAPW Title. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

AAPW Heavyweight Champ Shane Rich beat Chris Thomas

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A look at the first half of 2010 in the MWR Coverage area. Nominate your favorite.

Posted by flairwhoooooo on May 16, 2010

By Brian Kelley

We are very close to the half year of 2010 and what a year it has been!

In the past few months both WWE and TNA have hosted PPV’S with WWE’S Elimination Chamber and TNA’S lockdown that was also headline with a fan interaction that allowed fans to meet stars such as Kurt Angle, AJ Styles, Rob Vam Dam, Jeff Hardy and most of the rest of the TNA roster.

Old school fans can be happy that they have had a chance to meet the stars that brought memories that will last a lifetime when at TNA’S legends main event brought in the biggest stars of the 80’s and beyond with Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and Sting.

The fun would keep coming when you were able meet other stars such as former WWE World Champion Bob Backland, Roddy Piper, Road Warrior Animal, Jimmy Snuka along with several other greats during Wrestling Legends on Tour.

On the Indy front I have to believe that everyone involved with their promotions needs to feel thrilled with the support and attendance from the fans as attendance and action has picked up for the most part at most shows.

Former WLW Wrestler  Dennis T McHawes released an autobiography called “Blood Tables and Chairs that allows fans to get a glimpse of the Indy scene not to long ago.

Mike Sydal continues his rise to the National spotlight after winning the PWI Rookie of the Year he followed that up by wrestling during WRESTLEMANIA weekend with Ring of Honor in a six man tag team race and earned the pin fall for his team.

Will Metro Pro Wrestling jump over the competition in 2010 with their debut at Memorial Hall on June 4th?

Till then lets look at 2010 shortly and what to forward to.

Let’s start out alphabetical.

3XWrestling –The 2008 MWR Promotion of the year continues their standard of excellence with some great action. 3XW Heavyweight Champion Jeremy Wyatt and Ring of Honor a World Champion Tyler Black earned a standing ovation in April when the two went to a draw. Rory Fox who came close in 09 by taking out “The Belt Collector” won the May “Gauntlet for the Gold”. This could easily set up Wyatt vs. Fox feud part 2, one that would be great for the fans.

3XW Pure Wrestling Champion Kraig Kessaman has been rolling through the company using the deadly “Nordic Spike” maneuver and has not been pinned at 3XW in 23 months. While 3XW cruiserweight Champion Jimmy Rockwell came very close in defeating 3XW Champion Jeremy Wyatt at the Over the top show earlier this month

On a sad note the very popular tag team The High Flyers of Zach Thompson and Mike Sydal was forced by Todd Countryman to go against each other in a loser leaves town match that saw Thompson earned quite possibly the biggest win his short career by defeating the smoking red hot Sydal.

All American Pro Wrestling – Exciting feuds , shocking moments and near riots mixed in with former WWE and TNA Superstars brought AAPW among the top of the most talked about promotions in the area coverage.

The year started off with the very popular Edmund “Livewire” McGuire holding the AAPW Championship. During a title defense against the popular and powerful Mississippi Madman that would soon end. McGuire’s mountain to retain was huge but the backstabbing of McGuire’s best friend Shane Rich during the match would cost him the title and a feud is set to happen anytime. Rich was suspended for his actions. The fans and McGuire have been itching for a rematch BUT…

The Madman would find himself in the fire quickly as the 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year Jeremy Wyatt came knocking for the belt. The Madman would retain but not before a near riot almost broke out. AAPW had no other option but to sign a rematch between the two at the very next show. Problems arose when Rich talked his way into the match making it a 3way and capitalizing by taking home the belt.

As of press time AAPW is set to bring to the Midwest WWE’S Jerry Lawler and Kevin Thorn and more AAPW matches at RENT ONE Park on May 22 in prior to a minor league baseball game. AAPW has also brought in TNA’S Andy Douglas and WWE/ECW’S Simon Dean…. We can all look forward to McGuire vs. Rich in the second half of the year.

High Voltage Wrestling – What High Voltage Wrestling lacked in amount of shows they made up for it in quality of matches and continuing their tradition of debuting some of the top stars in the St Louis area. During HVW’s first year they brought you “The Internaininal Superstar” Kahagas, TNA’S Santana G, The Hooligans, Matt Cage, Zero Gravity and Tony Kozina and in their second year they brought to you the very exciting Ryan Phoenix, Flash Flannigan, Dan the Manand Sir Bradley Charles.

Kahagas vs. Flash Flannigan was an instant hit and when the HVW Tag Champions the Hooligans went against the KC Killers the ropes would break but the action would not. Santana G would earn the respect of one of the greatest women wrestlers in the world MsChif and earn the respect of her and the two would team up once again.

Young Brandon Aarons would get a huge win for the fan favorites by defeating fellow young star Mike Sydal for the HVW Livewire Championship.

The HVW Champion has been defending the title around world and looks to face on all challenges in 2010.

Independent Hardcore Wrestling– IHW has been filled with packed shows with action throughout the building. Filled with stars who do not get as much hype like Billy McNeil, Steve Kennedy, Eric Allen, Mephisto and Brandon Aarons they have made themselves a legit promotion and giving the fans their money’s worth.

Former TNA Star Mickie Knuckles and the Great Cheyenne continue the improvement of the  women wrestling Midwest while Eric Allen’s exciting Illinois state Championship shocked the Midwest. IHW Champion Brandon Aarons match with Kennedy was an instant classic. MR Late Nite looks to make his mark in the Midwest to finish off 2010.

IHW heats up the summer in 2010 with a stacked card on June 12th in Dupo Illinois when Mickie Knuckles returns to take on Mia Martinez, SLAM The Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame’s Tony Kozina will take on exciting Bailey Mannix; Champions will collide when IHW Champion Aarons will meet IHW Illinois Champion Allen in a street fight.

IWA Productions – One of the biggest announcements of the first half had to do with IWA P bringing at their free Wednesdays show last week when non other than ICP came into bring fans to their feet. So much excitement that IWA P had to turn fans away do to a fire code. ALL for free.

In January they brought in former WWE Superstar the Honky Tonk Man and their students stepped up to provide a much talked about match between Christian Rose and Danny Cannon ladder match.

A mixture of free shows and paid shows that has also showcased Matt Cage taking on former WWE Champion Eugene, Ladies star Ann Brookstone along with “Homicidal” Steven Davis provide the fans with some top notch excitement.

Metro East Championship Wrestling– Wrestling in Woodriver provides the fans with an exciting night to hang with friends and family. The promotion had a set back when the MECW had to announce that champion Mannix was unable to defend due to an injury. Mannix though respect for his talent was hated for his actions meant that possibly one of the fan favorites such as Devin Carter or the “Kid” Evan Money could get their chance as MECW Gold.

Imagine the disappointment when bad guy Eric Allen was able to win the 8 man tournament and gain his second title in months. Who will be able to take the title back from EA? Will it be Carter in his rematch on the 22nd, or will Gabriel Brimstone, Brian Scrilla, or the returning Shawn Santel come back to glory.

MECW Tag team champions The Bayou Outlaws are one of the most underappreciated teams in the Midwest and loved by the fans.

On a National level MECW can hang their head up high Barry Ryte in his opportunity to appear at the 14th annual ECWA Super 8 Tournament later this summer on Sat. July 10, 2010 in Newark DE.

MMWA-SICW– The 2009 MWR Promotion of the Year has seen some exciting new faces and old friends join the veterans of the South Broadway Athletic Club. Impressive Dave Vaughn has taken on all challenges in his way including the powerful Donnovan Ruddick.
Speaking of Ruddick the Manager of Champions Travis Cook looks to take him to the top as he has signed him to his stable “The Connections.” With the skills of Ruddick and the mind of Cook these two could be unstoppable.

Brandon Espinosa has returned with a vengeance and is currently the MMWA-SICW JR Heavyweight Champion as well as the MMWA-SICW Battle Royal Champion. Will he set his sights on becoming a Triple Crown championship?

Life is not all good in the world of Travis Cook; he has agitated the returning MMWA-SICW Superstar Ron Powers and Danny Boy. In Cooks favor is the fact that Gary Jackson has also wanted a piece of his old rival Powers.

On a National scene the St Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame that is located at the SBAC presented Ric Flair, Bobby Hennan, Dory Funk JR and Baron Von Raschke with their HOF Plaques at the TNA Fan interaction.

What Midwest Superstars will make their debut at MMWA-SICW in the rest of 2010? I can not wait to find out.

New Midwest Wrestling – The newest promotion at MWR, New Midwest have been around for a long time entertaining fans in Sprinfield Illinois.

The NMW Roster brings together an exciting roster with Cory Carter, Guy Smith, Ryan Phoenix, Dan the Man and Blake Steel as well the New Midwest Wrestling Champion Jonathan Magnus.

New Midwest Wrestling returns this week with Capital Punishment 2010 as Magnus have his title threatened when Rip Mystic comes after him.

NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling– NWA Dynamo has slowly been building steam heading into the second half of 2010. Home of the NWA Missouri Champion Davey Vega and NWA Central States Championship Mark Sterling they brought us the battle of Champions when the two took on each other during their May 1 show where Vega tapped out to the 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year.

NWA Missouri Champion Vega will look to get back on track when he takes on Dragon Gate star Kyle O’Reilly on May 22nd.

Like I said a quiet year so far for this top promotion but look for them to sprint to the top in 2010.

NWA Supreme – MWR was honored to be invited to check out this exciting promotion early this year and we were impressed. The giant Bear ST Pierre and the electrifying Da Cobra brings to the ring a fast paced wrestling show with a punch in the Face.

NWA Supreme Champion Da Cobra has been red hot and will look to add Danny Cannon on his list of men he sent home packing. Bear ST Pierre has survived the onslaught on Jeremy Wyatt and De Andre King and Guy Smith and on May 29 he will have the formidable foe of Christian Rose looking to take home the title.

. The Hooligans and the Hybrids tore each other apart in the cage and it looks to only getting hotter as the summer comes around.

Fan have to be excited as the NWA Supreme brings you the NWA Midwest Championship match between the Shiek with Joey Eastman and Silas Young as well on the 29th.

Pro Wrestling Epic – One of the youngest promotions in the MWR Coverage area has been working hard to get respect. Signing some of the top names in the sport they boast some of the top talents in the Midwest today.

One fallback to that statement is that the PWE Champion Keith Walker has been in Japan meaning that he is unable to defend the title as needed. Even with Walker out the states they have the new PWE US Champion Brandon Aarons and the PWE tag team Champions Zero Gravity on their roster.

At their only show of the year the night started of with Mark Sterling as the PWE US Champion. Sterling defeated Mike Sydal then announced to the crowd that he was not done. He would be more than happy to beat anyone else in the locker room. Aarons showed true heart by answering the call even though he was defeated by Wyatt earlier in the night. Amazingly Aarons would defeat Sterling and become the PWE US Champion.

PWE and Aarons returns with their biggest test to date when PWE US Champion Brandon Aarons takes on Ring of Honor World Champion Tyler Black go at it in a match that you will not want to miss.

Pro Wrestling Phoenix– The faction known as Murder Milita looked to have PWP on their knees and in total control at the start of the year. The Murder Militia (Jeremy Wyatt, #1 Brett Young, Mark Sterling, Joey Daniels & Jayden Draigo) would find that Team PWP (PWP Heavyweight Champion ”Babyface” Tony Cortez, Abu Colossus, Jaysin Strife, Chris Havius & Donnie Peppercricket) was not going to back down for nothing.

The bomb is about to go off in the name of WAR Games this coming Saturday. Will the Militia continue to leave the PWP Wrestlers and fans in fear heading into 2010?
Young David Clark, Jimmy Rockwell and Zac James is set to battle in a ladder match for the chance to get a chance at any PWP Championship that night as well.

The PWP Champion Babyface Tony Cortez has defeated Jeremy Wyatt, Joey Daniels Jimmy Rockwell and Jaysin Strife since becoming the Champion last December.

World League Wrestling– Harley Race’s WLW took their time to get back in the game in 2010 but it was well worth the wait.

Starting off the year they had a tournament to crown new WLW Tag Champions and lo and behold Steve Fender and Mark Sterling walked away with the coveted tag team titles. Sterling and Fender are two of the most rounded wrestlers in singles, together they are scary good.

On the Singles from the WLW Title has been filled with action as the powerful Trent Stone held the title till in front of over 300 people in Richmond former WWE Superstar Trevor Murdoch pinned him in a leather strap match to regain the title.

It won’t be easy for Murdoch as Stone, Brian Breaker along with impressive young stars Jack Gamble, Ryan Drago, the Cancun Kid and Eathon Wright will all have their eyes to get to the top of the Mountain.

The WLW Ladies Champion Amy Hennig finds herself with competition all around as TNA’S Santana G earned a DQ victory from Hennig and the unknown Angelus Layne made her debut at WLW Keokuk IA. Some of the most exciting matches in women’s wrestler may well come from WLW.

That is a look at some of the promotions in the first half of the year. We are asking for the Promotions, Wrestlers and Fans to send in their thoughts on who was the best of the best in the first half year at MWR.

There will not be a winner announced for this but this will help the MWR Awards committee to not forget in the 2010 MWR Awards who is deserving. In each category there is some strong competition if the vote was to be voted on today I could not guess who would walk away the winners.

Wrestler of the Year first half
Tag team of the Year First Half
Promotion of the Year First Half
Women of the Year First Half
Match of the Year First Half

Please send in your nominations for the previous promotions to flairwhoooooo@yahoo.com

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All American Pro Wrestling returns this Friday, May 7th to the Leu Civic Center in Mascoutah, IL for Fan Appreciation Night!!!!!

Posted by flairwhoooooo on May 6, 2010

In a No Disqualification match: Fan favorite Curly will take on the man who cost him his match last month Carnage!

Also: Every AAPW star will have the chance to particpate in the Golden Opportunity Battle Royal. The man who wins the battle royal will get a title match at the time of their choosing.

In the Main Event : “Bad Boy” Chris Thomas looks to collect what he feels is owed to him when he takes on “The Serail Thriller” Shne Rich for the AAPW Championship in a Ladder Match!!!!!!!!

This is an event you won’t want to miss!!!!!!!!

AAPW Fan Appreciation Night!!

Leu Civic Center
213 N. Market St.
Mascoutah, IL 62258
Doors open @ 6:30 pm
Belltime: 7:00 pm

All Tickets $8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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All American Pro Wrestling May 22 Jerry “The King” Lawler!!

Posted by flairwhoooooo on May 3, 2010

May 22nd at Rent One Park in Marion, IL., AAPW is back for Pro Wrestling Night! This year, Jerry “The King” Lawler headlines the event as he takes on former WWE superstar Kevin Thorn! Also, the newly crowned AAPW Champion, “Serial Thriller” Shane Rich will defend the title against Edmund “Livewire” McGuire. The AAPW tag team titles will also be on the line as the Champions Rage defend against Ax Allwardt and “Homicidal” Steven Davis. In other action, 2 former AAPW champions face each other for the first time as Shawn Shultz takes on the 450 lb. Mississippi Madman and “Playboy” Paul Rose to face “Thee” Brandon Espinosa.

Belltime for this special attraction is 5:15 pm. The Southern Illinois Miners are set to play at 6:15 pm. Get there early and enjoy a night of wrestling and baseball. Meet and greet the wrestlers while you enjoy the game! Ticket information is available at southernillinoisminers.com

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“The Serial Thriller” Shane Rich becomes a three time AAPW Champion.

Posted by flairwhoooooo on April 13, 2010

The AAPW Champion, "The Serial Thriller" Shane Rich

He’s back!!!! The former All American Wrestling champion Shane Rich fresh of his appearance on WWE Raw made his return this past weekend stunning the 200 plus AAPW Fans by making his presence known by interfering in the brutal Edmund “Livewire” McGuire and Chris Thomas Falls count anywhere match by hitting his former friend McGuire in the head with a chair allowing Thomas to take home the upset win.

Later in the evening “his attorneys got him out of his 90 day suspension early and AAPW had to give him a title match with the Mississipi Madman and Jeremy Wyatt or risk legal ramifications. Rich would seize the opportunity when Jeremy  Wyatt knocked the Mississipi Madman out with his own belt…Rich knocked Wyatt outta the ring and made the cover to become the first ever three time AAPW Champion.

AAPW is red hot in 2010 and will returns close to St Louis this coming Saturday in Mascoutah Illinois.

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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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