The TNA Knockouts are a huge reason why fans turn onto TNA on Thursday nights, but fans can catch sexy and talented women right here in the Midwest each and every weekend. You never know you may catch a future star at your local show in your hometown. Before Angelina Love was one of the Beautiful people she wrestled in Eldon Missouri for Harley Race’s World League Wrestling at one point. (Though she is not pictured here with Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne and Lacy Von Erich at TNA in St Louis)
By Dubray Tallman.
Hello MWR fans, we hope that you are having a great start to 2012. At MWR we have always supported wrestling and the promotions of the Midwest. This also includes the women of the Midwest, and thankfully we have one of the top women to ever grace the ring, right here in the Midwest, MsChif.
At times though, the competition has been very light as there have not been many women matches throughout the years. Thankfully, that is not the case today as there are not only beautiful women that enter the ring in the Midwest but women that really “bring the excitment” !!
Hard hitting matches between the women have been in demand more than ever as fans have been thrilled to see them go at it as they prove they are as marketable as their male counterparts.
Last year we had some fun with the 2011 MWR Sexiest Male wrestler of the year. The winner was none other than Bailey Mannix.
This year we are honoring the women of the Midwest, with the MWR Sexiest female of the MWR coverage area for you to vote for. Each of these women are lovely in their own special wonderful way.
Yet, there can only be one lady that can be named the MWR Sexiest female of the Year award. We hope you take the time to vote on these lovely wrestlers, managers, valets and important women in the Midwest who is your favorite to be named this year’s 2012 MWR Sexiest wrestler of the year.
Remember MWR fans don’t forget to ask your favorite promotion to bring in your favorite women to your area.
Please note the first checkmark is for Amanda the blood thirst Vixen and the second one if for Angelus Layne, for some reason it is not showing up on the page but I can see total votes at the final edit…..
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
The action from last months New Midwest Wrestling’s October BRAWLTOBERFEST show was filled with so much action that we had to put the card in two photo recaps. ( if you missed photo recap number one then click here….if you missed photo recap number two click here)
Now MWR has exclusive words from four of the five men involved in the main event for the NMW Title currently held by Jonathan Magnus with Ryan Phoenix, Eric Logan, Michael Shard and Dan the Man all involved in the match to decide who will be THE man in NMW.
Lets get words from the Champion Jonathan Magnus with his manager Stephanie King.
The man with momentum going into this match has to be the Eric Logan. At BRAWLTOBERFEST Logan took out Ryan Phoenix with a DDT from the outside of the ring to the floor. Logan was sure to be sending a message to all that he will stop at nothing to get the belts around his waist.
Ryan Phoenix has the heart of a champion and he will need that and much more if he can bounce back to defeat Magnus, DTM, Michael Shard and the man who knocked him out Eric Logan. Lets here from this talented up and comer Ryan Phoenix.
If fans get their wish it will be their favorite super Hero Dan the Man overcome the odds and walk out with the title. MWR’S Dubray Tallman caught up with the masked hero.
Also on the card will be two true grudge matches that you will not want to miss.
First it will be a Civil War when the former tag team Feature Presentation partners Eric Ruffington and Blake Steel go at it tooth and nail. The time for talking has long passed where two men who were like brothers look to leave the other one down and out once and for all.
Lets hear from “The Appex” Blake Steel
Also set to go will be two of the biggest men in the Midwest….The Dixieland Destroyer vs. Sage Ramsey. This could get ugly in a hurry!!
Just one of the many reasons why we our honored to have NMW as a part of our coverage area.
Last night we made our way to Springfield Illinois and had a great time with some exciting wrestling action. Look for a full photo recap from last nights shocking moments along with interviews from the stars of New Midwest Wrestling.
We will also have a preview of the main event on NOVEMBER Reign in the 5 man scramble match for the NMW Title. The Champ Jonathan Magnus with Stephanie King, Dan the Man, Logan, Ryan Phoenix and Michael Shard.
This and much more from NMW coming your way to MWR in the very near future.
In the opener, Benz defeated TRIPC for the Central Illinois Championship, when Billy Morgan turned out not to be medically cleared to wrestle that night. TRIPC scoffed at Morgan and took on Benz, which ultimately cost him!
Benz was dominating in his title win against Catalyst Cory Carter. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Benz pinned Catalyst Cory Carter to win the Central IL title
Steven Bishop suplexs Austin Advent(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Big clothesline from Dave Parker.(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Popular new tag team Zebra Cakes of Austin Advent and Scotty Hostass got a big win against Steven Bishop and Dave Parker. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
The second match of the evening was part of the New Midwest Wrestling Tag Team Revival Initiative. The S.I.N. Club (Steven Bishop and Dave Parker) was devastated with a loss to the newest fan favorite tag team, Zebracakes (Scotty Hostass and Austin Advent)!
Austin Advent & Scotty Hostass pinned Steven Bishop & Dave Parker
Rip Mystic used his ring knowledge to get one step ahead of Tyler Priegel. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Young Priegel stretches the fan favorite Mystic. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
The Dodgeball Superstar pull out all stops to get a win.(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Not happy with the call from ref Rick Brewer Rip Mystic spits green mist to send a message.(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Then, it what would definitely be considered a surprise, “The Dodgeball Superstar” Tyler PriegeL sneaked out a win against the New Midwest Original, Rip Mystic. Mystic seemed to be off his game, and he wasn’t happy with the loss.
Tyler Priegel pinned Rip Mystic
Dan The Man, our own superhero, thwarted the entire S.I.N. Club with a victory over Dareian Frost. DTM is on a hot streak and we’re excited to see where it goes.
Dan the Man lets Frost know from the start that he has no fear. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
The much bigger Darien Frost shows off his power to everyone’s favorite superhero Dan the Man. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Dan the Man lights up Frost for the win. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Dan the Man pinned Dareian Frost
TOGA Steve Fisher chalks up another win against the unknown Masked Playboy. Playboy’s debut didn’t seem to harbor much momentum, and TOGA took the win rather easily.
The Masked Lover was entertaining but on this night he was no match for Toga Steve (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Toga Steve pinned The Masked Playboy
We have NEW Tag Team Champions in Michael Shard and Spencer Powers. When Guy Smith was unable to make the event, due to scheduling conflict, Spencer Powers was able to pick any partner of his choosing. That stipulation created the loophole that Michael Shard (who was on a two year ban for title contention) needed. And after outlasting the strong showing of the former champions (Tom Arson and Ryan Phoenix), the breakthrough performance of the Full Metal Jackals(Danny Cannon and Alex Castle), and the proud determination of LOGANTYRE (Eric Logan and Justin MacIntyre), Attitude Inc. came out on top and we have NEW New Midwest Wrestling Tag Team Champions!
Justin MacIntyre was determined to become the NMW Tag Team Champs (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Eric Logan soared throughout the tag team title match. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Logantyre had Attitude Inc in deep trouble.(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Ryan Phoenix feels the pain of the spear (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Once again Eric Logan used his high flying skills to deliver the pain. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Alex Castle makes his presence known in the match.(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Ryan Phoenix takes a ride courtesy of Eric Logan.(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Out from the shadows came Danny Canon. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Danny Cannon shows that Eric Logan isn’t the only one who can fly.(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Newly crowned New Midwest Tag team Champions Attitude Inc (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Spencer Powers & Michael Shard pinned Logantyre, The Full Metal Jackals &
The New Immolare to win the NMW Tag Titles (four-way elimination)
Prime Time Playa, Bobby Houston came into his match with rising star Christian Rose a little too cocky, and it cost him. One sharp Roaring Elbow to the jaw, knocked him on his butt, and down for the three-count.
Bobby Houston and Christian Rose prepare to lock up. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
A back and forth battle between two of the most talented wrestlers today. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Chirstian Rose has some true knockout power. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Christian Rose pinned Bobby Houston
And in the Main Event, Jonathan Magnus pulled out all the stops to retain his New Midwest Wrestling Championship against the Apex, Blake Steel. After an extreme catfight, a chairshot heard throughout the halls of Lanphier High School, and interference from the returning Eric Ruffington, Blake Steel was unable to reach his goal of becoming champion. Magnus is counting his blessings after the near upset to Steel.
Magnus used his power to slow down Steel(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Steel delivers a crushing blow to the champ.(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
A drop kick sent Magnus reeling.(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
The desire to become the NMW Champ had Steel throwing in all of his arsenal.(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Blake Steel punishes Jonathan Magnus in the corner. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Stephanie King was looking for trouble and found it when she intervened for him man Magnus too many times as Melody came to Blake Steels rescue. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Magnus looked to put Steel to sleep.(Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
Jonathan Magnus retains with some help from Blake Steels former partner Eric Ruffington. (Photo credit Jon Edgecomb)
NMW Heavyweight Champ Jon Magnus pinned Blake Steel
Dubray Tallman, back here at MWR with a brand new Dubi Meets the fans and for the very first time we were at New Midwest Wrestling in Springfield, Illinois.
A few months ago NMW sent a video via Youtube stating that they wanted us to come check them out.
To be honest we are so busy attending shows every week that Brian mentioned to me at the first of the year that he was going to try not to add any promotions in our coverage area so that we could give proper coverage to the ones that are already in the MWR Family. Add on the problem that on many weekends he is torn on which promotions to go to because they have shows on the same day. I must say, that I do feel as if we have been fair about making the rounds to each promotion and while distance and time are sometimes what makes the final decision in where we go. I can not lie I was very impressed personally with the invite and truly excited that they thought enough of us.
I had asked Brian who I knew from prior shows that we have gone to and he stated that “The Appex” Blake Steel was in the main event taking on NMW Champion Jonathan Magnus while Steve Bishop, Ryan Phoenix, Christian Rose and Dan the Man were all in action.
The day was shaping up to be an adventure and I was looking forward to checking NMW out. We got there early and right away we were interviewed from NMW for a documentary that they were doing. Brian is dreading hearing it because he thinks he may sound stupid but I look forward to seeing what they come up with.
The then NMW Tag Champs Ryan Phoenix and Tom Arson wear the MWR colors to the ring. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Due to the fact that NMW had been patiently waiting for us to come check them out and to make the debut at NMW special Brian decided that for our MWR Wrestling superstar t-shirt giveaway we would have the first ever tag team involved. For the new fans, we try to give away a shirt to a lucky fan by having a wrestler wear it to the ring and when they take it off they are free to throw it out of the ring to a lucky fan. It’s a great way for us to spread the word about MWR and the wrestlers that we cover. On this night the NMW Tag team Champions The New Immolare (Ryan Phoenix and Tom Arson ) wear the shirts to the ring and I must say they looked pretty sweet coming out of the back if I must say so my self. Later on I would catch up with both fans that caught the shirts to get their picture taken with them.
New Midwest Wrestling also did something new to us, they did not have an intermission, but they promised that when I asked the fans who their favorite wrestler was that they would stay after the show to take pictures with them so that eased my mind.
Devin Kodett with Dan the Man (Photo Credit Dubray Tallman)
The first person I spoke to Devin Kodett who chose Dan the Man. This would be a theme of the night as New Midwest Wrestling fans love themselves some Dan the Man. In fact now that I think about it there is no doubt that he is one of the most loved wrestlers that I have seen, right up there with Krotch, Curly, Santana G and the Mississippi Madman.
Two masked heroes team up after the matches as Triston and Dan the Man strikes the super hero pose. (Photo Credit Dubray Tallman)
I met Triston who was there the first time and had purchased a DTM mask and was looking forward to wrestling action.
Up next were John and Lori Gwin who were from Springfield Illinois who stated that this was also their first time checking out NMW. They were very friendly and didn’t know the wrestlers so I offered to let them watch the show and then let me know who they liked then we would get there picture with their favorite.
Keagon Fox poses with The New Immolare’s Tom Arson and Ryan Phoenix proudly after Ryan Phoenix hand delivered the shirt to the young fan.
Then I met Keagan Fox who was really excited for the show to begin. He was undecided on who he would choose to have his picture taken later on in the show. His brother was a big help and I wished I would have had him get in the picture with Keagan but if you reading this the next time we come to NMW I would love for you to be a part of the next Dubi Meets the NMW Fans.
Keagon Fox poses with Dan the Man (Photo Credit Dubray Tallman )
It would so happen that Keagon would be the lucky fans that got the MWR Shirt, hand delivered by one half of the tag team champions, Ryan Phoenix. After the show I told Keagan that beings that he got the MWR shirt we could take his pictures with Immolare. He smiled and asked if he could still choose another wrestler to get his picture taken with. Of course I was more than happy to and was not surprised when he stated he wanted his picture taken with Dan the Man.
The New Immolare’s Tom Arson and Ryan Phoenix take a chance to celebrate the free MWR T-shirt with April Shade, Christina, Michaela and Kattie Hawkins. (Photo Credit Dubray Tallman)
The second fan who caught the shirt from Tom Arson was none other than April Shade. April’s daughter wanted the shirt for herself so she gave it to Christina Hawkins. Also in the picture were April’s sisters Michaela and Kattie Hawkins.
Spencer Powers, John and Lori Gwin, and Michael Shard pose after Attitude Incs big win. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Right after the big four team scramble that include Attitude INC (Spencer Powers & Michael Shard) Logantyre (Eric Logan and Justin MacIntyre), The Full Metal Jackals (Danny Cannon and Alex Castle) & The New Immolare John and Lori let me know they would take the chance to get their picture with the New Tag Team Champions Attitude Inc.
All in all a fun night of wrestling and I am thankful that we took the time to see what NMW had to offer. We look forward to making our way back down to Springfield to check them out in the near future. Look for a full photo recap of this show in the near future at MWR plus interviews with Attitude Inc, Bobby Houston, Christian Rose and the NMW Champion Jonathan Magnus with Stephanie King.
Missouri Wrestling Revival Fans join me at World League Wrestlingin Park Hills Missouri tomorrow night for an action packed evening with my good friend Santana G as she takes on Amy Hennig for the WLW Title. I have already been messaged from a reader that wants to take part in Dubi meets the WLW Fansso I am looking forward to seeing who Kyle Valle’s favorite WLW Wrestler is. If you would like to be a part of Dubi meets the fans all you have to do is come up and introduce yourself to me at a show.
We also hope to have a WLW Superstar be a part of our MWR Wrestler free give away to a WLW fan.
Plus you know Harley Race will be there so how can you miss this show?
Saturday July 17th
Park Hills, Missouri
Mineral Area College (MAC) Fieldhouse Gymnasium
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