Posts Tagged ‘The Big Texan’
Posted by flairwhoooooo on January 10, 2011
Teacher Mark Sterling hooks up with student Mike Sydal. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Sterling showed no love as he worked over the talented Sydal. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The speed of Sydal is deadly. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Sweet and effective move that looked like it may give Sydal the win. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Sterling can not be defeated so easy. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The match ends in a draw, with Sterling showing his approval for his protege. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
NWA Central States Champ Mark Sterling fought Mike Sydal to a time limit draw
Jaysin Static or is it Cross meets Max Archer. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Archer hopes to move up the ladder in 2011. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Static sends Archer reeling. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
- Static wins. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Gary Jackson straps The Big Texan up for his war with Ron Powers. Meanwhile Travis Cook lets Jackson hear about it.
Jaysin Static pinned Max Archer
Jackson is the man to maintain order between these two bulls. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Ouch (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Powers uses his massive elbow. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The Big Texan attacks from the outside. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Travis Cook distracts ref Gary Jackson. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Ron Powers uses the loaded glove. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
BOOM!!!(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
- The Big Texan is down and out. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Ron Powers pinned The Big Texan with Travis Cook in a strap match
Tony Raze tries to slow down fan favorite Danny Boy (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Danny Boy gasp for air. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
- Flying clothesline from Danny Boy. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Danny Boy Hawkins pinned Tony Raze
Travis Cook sends Brandon Espinosa in to attack former MMWA-SICW Champ Dave Vaughn. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
With the sneak attack Espinosa looked strong to start the match in this 2 out of 3 falls. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Chop. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Suplex from Espinosa . (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Espinosa went flying in this back and forth match. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Espinosa gets the win. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Dave Vaughn's former manager Travis Cook lets him know that he should of never of left his group. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Spear from hell. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Cook had to be taken back with a Stretcher. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Brandon Espinosa with Travis Cook pinned David Vaughn (2-1 falls)
Waco has young Ace Hawkins overmatched in size. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Hawkins takes out both Waco and The Big Texan. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Hawkins was on fire. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
With the Refs back turned The Big Texan takes advantage of Ace Hawkins. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Hawkins goes to the mat painfully. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Can Hawkins speed get him a big win? (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Waco would not be denied. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Waco pinned Ace Hawkins
Chris Hargas and Sean Vincent would finish this night of exciting wrestling. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Sean Vincent knows that this ref is young and keeps him out of position. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Vincent hopes to make Hargas quit. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
A big mistake from Vincent. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Hargas gets the 1-2-3 on Sean Vincent. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Chris Hargas pinned Sean Vincent
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Ace Hawkins, Brandon Espinosa, Chris Hargas, Danny Boy Hawkins, David Vaughn, Jaysin Static, mark sterling, Max Archer, Mike Sydal, Ron Powers, Sean Vincent, The Big Texan, Tony Raze, Waco | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 10, 2010
Raze overpowers King. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Tony Raze looks to lockdown Chase King. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Lockdown Tony Raze picks up another victory at MMWA-SICW. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Tony Raze defeated Chase King
Exciting Ace Hawkins over the top rope onto Webmaster Stevie K (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Did Stevie K find out Hawkins weakness on the computer?(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
- Don’t blink Hawkins will strike. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Ace Hawkins defeated Webmaster Stevie K
The one and only Ron Powers in tag action with Chris Hargas. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
One guy you don't want leaning on you is BIG Ron Powers.(Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
The masked men fight back. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
- (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Ron Powers & Chris Hargas fought The Big Texan & Waco to a double DQ
- Waco with a big blow. (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Waco defeated Max Archer
Danny Boy Hawkins takes control over.Jaysin Static/Cross (Photo recap Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Danny Boy Hawkins defeated Jaysin Static/Cross
Jerome Cody defeated Chance King
David Vaughn fought Brandon Espinosa with Travis Cook to a double countout
MMWA at East Carondelet, IL returns this Saturday December 11th.
Be there!
823 State St
East Carondelt. Il 62240
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Ace Hawkins, Brandon Espinosa, Chance King, Chase King, Chris Hargas, Danny Boy Hawkins, David Vaughn, Jaysin Static/Cross, Jerome Cody, Ron Power, The Big Texan, Tony Raze, Waco, Webmaster Stevie K | 1 Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on December 6, 2010
By Brian Kelley
MWR’S Dubray Tallman is excited to be a part of MMWA-SICW’S final show of the year.
A packed show filled with first, feuds and a legend, there is no reason for you to miss this show that has something for everyone.
MWR will give away one free MWR Christmas bag to one lucky MMWA-SICW fan in the 50/50 drawing. So get their early and bring your Santa hat with you.
Lets look at this great card.
- The 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling returns to MMWA-SICW this weekend. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Mark Sterling is highly considered the top wrestler in the Midwest. The current MWR Wrestler of the Year debuted a few months ago so it was with great excitement when promoter Herb Simmons and I spoke that he was to return to action at MMWA-SICW.
His will face off against the Mike Sydal.
Mike Sydal has taken on some of the best in Ring of Honor including Christopher Daniels on HDNET in 2010 (Photo Credit Scott Finkelstein)
This will be the very first time that Sydal, the 2009 Pro Wrestling Illustrated wrestler of the Year will wrestle for MMWA-SICW. Sydal has had a banner year in 2010, making his way to wrestle for Ring of Honor for several months all around the country and on Direct TV’s HDNET ROH Monday night wrestling. In Kansas City fans have seen Mike Sydal on their TV screen for Metro Pro Sports wrestling.
Now for the first time Sydal will be coming to their TV in St Louis.
- Ron Powers is one of the most intimidating men ever in the Midwest. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Who will win this sure to be classic match and where will you be when it happens? There is only one place to be and that is in East Carondelet on Saturday.
Fans of the big men of wrestling, will have their gift in the match of Ron Powers going toe to toe with the Big Texan. These two have fought inside the ring and outside the building with no definite answer to who has the edge. The pressure will be on both men as Simmons has mandated that this be a Leather strap match.
Travis Cook and The Big Texan has gave MMWA-SICW a hard time throughout 2010. Here they have words with St Louis great Keith Smith. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
This is setting to be the war of all wars so therefore a special ref has been assigned to maintain control in this war between two behemoths.
Gary Jackson is once again the man at MMWA-SICW. This weekend he has been called on to maintain order between Ron Powers and The Big Texan. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
That man is the new MMWA-SICW Champion “Gorgeous” Gary Jackson.
Dave Vaughn had been the MMWA-SICW Champion for most of the year. Now he will have to be the hunter instead of the hunted. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Last month tensions was up in sell crowd at East Carondelet during the battle between Dave Vaughn and Brandon Espinosa.
Vaughn is looking to regain the momentum back after losing the MMWA-SICW Championship from Espinosa’s teammate The Future” Donovan Ruddick in Travis Cook’s group ‘The Elitism’.
Espinosa is one of the very best in the game today and with Travis Cook in his corner he looks to keep Vaughn from moving back up the ladder with a big win in this 2 out of 3 falls match. Promoter Simmon’s issued a stern warning to Travis “the crook” Cook that if he interferes there will be a price to pay.
MWR'S Dubray Tallman (Photo credit Brian Kelley)
For the very first time at East Carondelet, fans will have the chance to be a part of Dubray Tallman’s Dubi meets the fans. For those who are new to the site, Dubi meets the fans gives you the chance to have your picture taken with your favorite MMWA-SICW wrestler and have it posted right here on this very site.
If you love Wrestling at the Chase, then take the time to wish Merry Christmas to the voice of Wrestling at the Chase Larry Matysik who will be in attendance. ST Louis’s own Matysik is one of the greatest people ever in the sport of wrestling and is always great with the fans.
We are also honored that MMWA-SICW has invited us for their Christmas show. Simmons sent this from the offices of MMWA-SICW. “The MMWA-SICW will be honoring the MWR for all the work they do for the wrestling industry. Its our hope a representative from MWR will attend as our guest and be recognized fo all the hard work they do.
Mark your calendar Saturday Dec, 11th at 8:00pm bell time.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Brandon Espinosa, Dave Vaughn, Donovan Ruddick, Gary Jackson, Herb Simmons, Keith Smith, Larry Matysik, mark sterling, Metro Pro Sports, Mike Sydal, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MMWA-SICW, MWR, PWI, Ring of Honor, ROH, Ron Powers, The Big Texan, Travis Cook, Wrestling at the Chase | 1 Comment »
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
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Abu Colossus’, Alexander Rudolph, Angel, Attitude Inc, Bailey Mannix, Barrio Boyz, Billy McNiel, Bobby Houston, Brandon Aarons, Brandon Espinosa, Brett Young, Brian Ash, Bumrush Brothers, Casanova, Chad Myslan, Chris Havius, Christian Rose, Crimefighter, Curly., Dan The Man, Dan Walsh, Danny Cannon, Dave Vaughn, Davey Vega, Derek Stone, Devin Carter, Devin Cutter, Dixieland Destroyer, Domino Rivera, Donnie Peppercricket, Donovan Ruddick, Eric Allen, Eric Logan, Eryn, Evan Money, Father Jack Mecidol, Guy Smith, Jason Jones, Jaysin Strife, jeremy wyatt, Jimmy Rockwell, Jonathan Magnus, Jordan McEntyre, Knight Wagner, Kory Twist, Kwong, Lovley Leon, Lucy Mendez, Magic Man, mark sterling, Mason Cutter, Matty Starr, Michael Shard, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MTV, MWR, Pete Madden, Preston Maxwell, Ron Powers, Rory Fox, Ryan Phoenix, Santana G, Shane Rich, Sir Bradley Charles, Stephanie King, Steve Fender, Steven Davis, The Beautiful bodies, The Big Texan, The Cancun Kid, The Gentlemen's Club, The Hooligans, Todd Countryman, Tony Cortez, Trevor Murdoch, tyler cook, Zach Thompson | 5 Comments »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on September 13, 2010
MWR fans you will not want to miss out this weekend as MMWA-SICW is back in action with not one, not two but three matches that promises to be a must see.
If you love big men than you will love the match between Ron Powers and The Big Texan. As my friend Herb Simmons said “ This match is shaping up to be the block buster of the year. The Big Texan is ready to do an all war with Powers.” Powers has stated he is ready to leave the Big Man flat on his back in the ring or in the parking lot.
The Big Texan and Ron Powers this weekend will be a match between two of the biggest men in the Midwest. Who will have their hand raised at the end of the Night?(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )
Another heavyweight match pits “The Future” Donovan Ruddick in a rematch with Chris Hargas.Ruddick was furious that Hargas was able to get the pinfall on him in a tag match last year so he demanded that his manager Travis “The Crook” Cook grant him a chance to get his revenge.
Chris Hargas took the fight to the Future Donovan Ruddick last month. Look for Ruddick to make a statement but do not count out the impressive young Hargas. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )
Has Hargas derailed Ruddick on his way to the MMWA-SICW Championship?
Last but not least the Champ Dave Vaughn’s title will be in jeopardy when he goes up against fan Favorite Danny Boy. Danny Boy was granted the title shot when he was able to get his hand raise against Gary Jackson via DQ.
Danny Boy was impressive in his match against the Great One Gary Jackson. Can Danny Boy defeat the MMWA-SICW Champion Dave Vaughn?(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )
Jackson has been very vocal about the outcome and has vowed to get even with Danny Boy.
Gary Jackson was not happy about losing by DQ last month TO Danny Boy(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )
Can Danny Boy get the title off of Vaughn before that happens?
MMWA-SICW Champion Dave Vaughn.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Chris Hargas, Danny Boy, Dave Vaughn, Donovan Ruddick, Gary Jackson, Missouri Wrestling Revival, MMWA-SICW, MWR, Ron Powers, The Big Texan, Travis Cook | 1 Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on July 10, 2010
Match info from Patrick Brandmeyer
Photos Mike Van Hoogstraat
Captions Brian Kelley
Herb Simmons, Mickey Garagolia and Larry Matysik speaks to the great Terry Funk..(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
–Larry Matysik and Mickey Garagiola were in the house and we heard from Terry Funk via telephone.
Jaysin Static has been improving with each month.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Manson would counter Static’s non stop energy with cheap shots throughout the match. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
–Isick Manson d. Jaysin Static after a mulekick to the groin(unseen by the referee).
Travis Cook brags that his man has true knockout abilities. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The Big Texan proves his punching power!! (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
–Travis Cook hyped the punching power of The Big Texan, showcasing it by having Waco hold wooden boards for Texan to break with his fist(covered by a “protective glove”).
Travis Cook sings Oh Canada as Chris Hargas looks on. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Sean Vincent’s uses his experience to out maneuver young Chris Hargas. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Sean Vincent gets warned from the ref. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Hargas nails a suplex.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
A big knee to the face of the Canadian.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Dead on is Hargas. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Hargas had Vincent frustrated because no matter what he could do he just couldn't defeat him, thus causing him to get caught using the Canadian flag allowing Hargas to get the win. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
-Chris Hargas d. Sean Vincent(w/ Travis Cook) by DQ when the referee caught Vincent using the Canadian flagpole as a weapon.
Brandon Espinosa shows new comer Chase King why he is one of the best in the Midwest. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Another win for Espinosa.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
-Battle Royal Champion Brandon Espinosa(w/ Travis Cook) d. Chase King with the Trendsetter.
St Louis legends Mickey Garagolia and “Cowboy” Bob Orton. Orton would play a key part in the tag team main event
–Cowboy Bob Orton made an appearance to speak to the fans in attendance.
The MMWA-SICW Champion Dave Vaughn. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Two of the very best in the business “The Future” Donovan Ruddick and Travis Cook. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Ruddick picks Vaughn up with ease. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Ruddick was intense and determined to become the MMWA-SICW Champion. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Vaughn gets the leg up just in time to change the momentum of the match. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Big shoulder block from Dave Vaughn. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Chaos on the outside. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Spear by the Champ!! (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Cook and Future felt like they had the match won but the champ would retain in a 20 min draw. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
–Dave Vaughn fought “The Future” Donovan Ruddick(w/ Travis Cook) to a 20-minute time-limit draw to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Max Archer lands a big one but….(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The Big Texan proves to Max Archer not to try trade punches with him. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
–The Big Texan(w/ Travis Cook & Waco) d. Max Archer via knockout punch.
Fan favorites Danny Boy and Ron Powers. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
A strange site to say the least…Travis Cook leads Gary Jackson into battle with partner Waco. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Danny Boy locks up with the Great one.. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Gary Jackson goes for the early win.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Gary Jackson and Waco work over Danny Boy in the corner. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Travis Cook enjoys the scene as Gary Jackson and Waco hands out the punishment. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Waco attempts to make Danny Boy submidt. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Danny Boy comes alive while Ron Powers itches to come into the ring.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Ron Powers was pumped up to get into the match to meet his arch enemy Gary Jackson.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
Ron Powers gets vicious on the outside against the former MMWA-SICW Champion Gary Jackson. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The Big Texan looks to use his knockout power to take out Danny Boy. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
The WWE Hall of Famer Bob Orton counts the 1-2-3 as Powers pins Waco in a big main event to end the night.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
–Ron Powers & Danny Boy d. Gary Jackson & Waco(w/ Travis Cook); the referee was knocked out and Texan entered the ring, but accidentally took out Waco with the gloved knockout punch. Powers rolled up Waco and Cowboy Bob Orton jumped in the ring to make the three-count.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Brandon Espinosa, Chase King, Chris Hargas, Cowboy" Bob Orton, Danny Boy, Dave Vaughn, Donovan Ruddick, Gary Jackson, Herb Simmons, Isick Manson, Jaysin Static, Larry Matysik, Max Archer, Micky Garagolia, Mike Van Hoogstraat., MMWA-SICW, Patrick Brandmeyer, Ron Powers, Sean Vincent, Terry Funk, The Big Texan, Travis Cook, Waco | 1 Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on October 11, 2009
MWR fans its time to enjoy another MMWA-SICW Photo recap from our good friend Michael R Van Hoogstraat
Ziggy goes hard to get a victory from the man whom beat him the week before. (Photo Credit:Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Core continues his winning ways on new comer Ziggy Bones.(Photo CreditMichael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Core d. Ziggy Bones
Fan Favorite Moondog Rover. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Waco lands a splash but would lose by DQ.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Moondog Rover d. Waco by DQ
Blade looks to move up the ladder at MMWA-SICW.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Young but a lot of fight, Jaysin Static is in a lot of trouble early.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
After a drop kick Static had Blade feeling a little bit of his own medicine. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Blade continues his winning ways.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Johnny Blade d. Jaysin Static
Bobby D tries to keep The Big Texan from returning to the ring. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
The Big Texan powers his way to a win. (Photo Credit:Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*The Big Texan d. Bobby D
Purple Passion demands that Canada’s favorite son Sean Vincent to get in the ring. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Poor Sean Vincent, the fans just don’t like him. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Purple Passion was no match for Sean Vincent. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Sean Vincent d. Purple Passion
In a battle of strength Shaft gets the edge this time on Gary Jackson. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Shaft hits Gary Jackson with a head butt. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
A good game plan had Shaft going strong but when things got rough Phil E Blunt interfered to give Jackson the DQ win.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Gary Jackson d. Shaft by DQ
One of the hottest young wrestlers in the Midwest- David Vaughn(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Former partners in The Connection David Vaughn and MMWA-SICW Champ Phil E Blunt are now at odds. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
The Champ reminds Vaughn why he is the man. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Vaughn nails the spear on the Champ.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
After Blunts manager interfered to save him , Vaughn looked to make him pay.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Shaft and newest Connection member Sean Vincent puts the boots to Vaughn who won by DQ(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*David Vaughn d. MMWA-SICW Heavyweight Champ Phil E. Blunt by DQ
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: Bobby D, Core, David Vaughn, Gary Jackson, Jaysin Static, Johnny Blade, Michael R Van Hoogstraat, MMWA-SICW, Moondog Rover, Phil E. Blunt, Purple Passion, Sean Vincent, Shaft, The Big Texan, Waco, Ziggy Bones | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on October 1, 2009
Thanks to MWR Photographer Michael R Van Hoogstraat we are able to bring you a photo recap of action in South Broadway in ST Louis on September 12.
So wrestling fans sit back and enjoy.
Core goes after newcomer Ziggy Bones with a vengeance.(Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Core is cocky going in victory. (Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Core d. Ziggy Bones
Moondog Rover was a little wild and allowed Purple Passion to get the DQ win.(Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Purple Passion d. Moondog Rover by DQ
MMWA-SICW star Blade (Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Lumberjack Abe feels the wrath of Blade(Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Blade finds himself in a place that he does not want to be in.(Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*MMWA-SICW Tag Champ Lumberjack Abe fought Blade to a time-limit draw
Dave Vaughn sends Waco on a trip to twist ville. (Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Waco goes flying after a drop kick by Vaughn. (Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Working on the arm of Vaughn kept this contest close. (Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Waco was relentless in his effort to make Vaughn on dimensional as he worked on the left arm of Vaughn. (Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Vaughn finds himself getting close to submit.(Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
After a powerful spear Vaughn gets the big win(Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Travis Cook and his former protégé have words. (Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Dave Vaughn d. Waco(w/ Big Texan)
The Champ Phil E Blunt and Travis Cook has MMWA-SICW where they want them. (Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Fan favorites Gary Jackson & Keith Smith come to the ring. (Recap by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Gary Jackson sends his old rival Shaft up and over.( Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Former champ Jackson sends Blunt flyer. (Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Blunt needed to get away from the red hot Jackson.(Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Shaft turned things around for his team. (Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Keith Smith shows that he still has some power to his game. (Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Former Connection member Dave Vaughn hits a awesome spear on former team mate and Champion Phil E Blunt (Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Keith Smith gets the pinfall on Shaft.(Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Dave Vaughn, Gary Jackson and Keith Smith unit for the good cause. (Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Gary Jackson & Keith Smith d. Heavyweight Champion Phil E. Blunt & Shaft
Johnny Courageous challenges MMWA-SICW Jr. Heavyweight Champ AJ Williams (Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
AJ goes for a sharp shooter. (Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
AJ goes for a sharp shooter. (Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Johnny Courageous suffers a leg injury that cost him the match but AJ Williams shows the heart of a Champion by helping him out of the ring. (Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*MMWA-SICW Jr. Heavyweight Champ AJ Williams d. Johnny Courageous by TKO
The Big Texan brings all his weight down on Bobby D(Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Bobby D and The Big Texan went tooth and nail. (Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
The Big Texan gets disqualified after using a chair on Bobby D (Photo by Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Bobby D d. The Big Texan by DQ
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: A.J. Williams, Big Texan, Blade, Bobby D, Core, Dave Vaughn, Gary Jackson, Johnny Courageous, Keith Smith, Lumberjack Abe, Michael R Van Hoogstraat, MMWA-SICW, Moondog Rover, Phil E. Blunt, Purple Passion, The Big Texan, Ziggy Bones | Leave a Comment »
Posted by flairwhoooooo on September 9, 2009
Recap by MMWA-SICW Management
Photo Credit: Mike Van Hoogstraat.
Photo commentary Brian “Flair “ Kelley
Sean Vincent (w/ Travis Cook) defeated ‘The Exciting’ Jaysin Static by pin fall at 11:27 following ‘The Sexy Shoulderslam’
Jaysin Static goes all out to earn a big victory from Sean Vincent (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Sean Vincent sets up Static for “The Sexy Shoulderslam(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Travis Cook taunts Static as his protégé Vincent adds another win for the connection. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Moondog Rover (w/ Travis cook) defeated Purple Passion by pinfall at 15:40 after an Olympic suplex
Moondog Rover powers his way to victory over Purple Passion. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
The Big Texan (w/ Travis Cook) defeated Lumberjack Abe at 10:34 by pinfall after the big splash.
The 14 times MMWA-SICW Tag team Champions The Lumberjacks (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Lumberjack Abe delivers a powerful kick to The Big Texan.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Blade defeated Waco by pinfall at 12:26 following the faceplant.
Waco and The Big Texan double teamed Blade throughout the match. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Waco goes airborne but it would not be enough as Blade overcame the odds to get a big win.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
AJ Williams defeated Bobby D by pinfall at 7:44 following the superkick to retain the M0/IL Jr.Heavyweight title.
AJ Williams leapfrogs Bobby D.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Bobby D slows down the speed of AJ with a very painful move.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Bobby D was one step ahead of AJ throughout the match.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Standing on top of AJ, Bobby D had the perfect strategy against but AJ would prevail. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Keith Smith, Danny Boy & ‘Gorgeous’ Gary Jackson defeated Shaft, Dave Vaughn & MMWA-SICW Heavyweight Champion Phil E. Blunt (special referees Tony Casta & ‘Big’ Jim Brown) in a 6-Man Tag Team Elimination Match at 32:50 when Smith finished off Shaft with a UFC-style leglock. After the match, the entire Connection attacked Smith ruthlessly (Jackson was eliminated early on in the match and was in the shower preparing to leave) in the ring. Danny Boy had his hands full but the former Champion did overcome the bad guys and save Keith.
Travis Cook lets his former protégé Dave Vaughn know that he is still under contract for the main event(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Keith Smith bodyslams Dave Vaughn. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Shaft is punished in the corner.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Tony Costa slams Shaft to the delight of the fans. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
The MMWA-SICW Kingpin Phil E Blunt works over his arch enemy Gary Jackson (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Smith would go on to finish Shaft with a submission.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
It was also announced by new Commissioner Tim Miller that, as part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of MMWA-SICW on television, an event of start-to-finish cage matches is being planned for this fall… stay tuned!
Do not miss MMWA-SICW when they return to South Broadway this Saturday.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: A.J. Williams, Blade, Bobby D, Danny Boy, Dave Vaughn, Gary Jackson, Jim Brown, Keith Smith, Lumberjack Abe, Moondog Rover, Phil E. Blunt, Purple Passion, Sean Vincent, Shaft, The Big Texan, Tim Miller, Tony Casta, Travis Cook, Waco | Leave a Comment »
Posted by reimaginejournalism on December 23, 2008
By Kari Williams
“Cowboy” Bob Orton made a special appearance in East Carondelet, IL to help “Night Train” Gary Jackson take on Jerome Cody and Phil E. Blunt. With a jam-packed audience at the East Carondelet Community Center, MMWA-SICW put on a show that had the fans on the edge of their seats.
Anticipation buzzed through the building, as Orton made his way to the ring for the main event steel cage match. With Commissioner Keith Smith as the special referee—and his conflicts with The Connection well-known—nobdoy left their seat. Cody tried to end the match abruptly as he went to climb out of the cage the moment the bell rang. Jackson put a quick stop to Cody’s foolishness and proceeded with the match. As Blunt tagged in, he gained control and cornered the recently tagged Orton. Being such, Jackson made the save for the legend, giving Orton the upper hand. In traditional ‘Cowboy’ fashion, he used the legendary cast and gained control. However, the match soon turned against them, but not for long. Jackson once again came to Orton’s aid and cleaned house, thus allowing Orton to secure victory for his team, as Jackson took out Cody.
As a stipulation for the match, if The Connection lost, their manager, Travis Cook, had to be in the ring with Orton for five minutes. At first Cook tried to take advantage, but to no avail. This time slot was apparently a match, and Orton pinned Cook in just over four minutes.
Following the main event, Shaft came out and claimed that his new year’s resolution would start on Jan. 10, when he “puts Jackson down for the one, two, three.”
A former MMWA-SICW Heavyweight Champion in Jeremy Lightfoot took on Eric Brewer in the previous bout. Brewer gained an early advantage with the first takedown, but Lightfoot quickly worked his way out of Brewer’s grasp and hit Brewer with his signature chops. By the five minute mark, Lightfoot gained control, but not for long. Neither man attained a clear advantage but both scored a number of two counts. In the end, Lightfoot won via pinfall at 13:24.
Bobby D had his hands full against the Junior Heavyweight Champion A.J. Williams. Despite one’s initial thoughts, D controlled a good portion of the match, until Williams connected with a Harley Race-like high knee and an elbow drop from the top rope. Williams only received a two-count on this excursion, but it did not deter him. He continued punishing D, even taking it outside of the ring. Much to the displeasure of the fans, the match ended in a no-contest because neither man returned to the ring prior to the 10 count.
One of Shaft’s biggest tests to date came in the form of The Big Texan, accompanied by Waco. Shaft would have had an easier time of trying to dismantle Texan if Waco had not been present. The ‘mini-Texan’ interfered on separate occassions, causing Referee Jim Harris to throw him out. Shaft tried to utilize that window of opportunity and capitalize, but Texan’s power overwhelmed him. Shaft’s determination was put to the test yet again, and he passed with flying colors; he regained his focus and locked Texan in his signature ankle lock. Inspite of this, Texan had the wherewithall to esacpe the maneuver, and the match progressed, with both men vying for the upper hand, which neither gained, and the competition ended in a draw at the 15-minute time limit.
The previous bout tested the luchador Chucho’s high-flying antics against the more ‘pound and ground’ style of “Wild Child” Billy Diamond, accompanied by Lightfoot. Chucho and Diamond both had their moments to shine, as Chucho connected with a second-rope moonsault and Diamond caught the luchador in a devastating ankle lock. After five minutes, Diamond had Chucho grounded, but Chucho swiftly sent Diamond out of the ring with a hurricanrana. The resiliency of Diamond shined bright, as he went back to work on the knee/ankle region and thus earned the pinfall at 9:41.
The ‘Middle-Eastern Menace’ Saladin took on a fan favorite in Mr. Bibbs. Saladin controlled the opening stages of the bout, but Bibbs’ tenacity soon took over, and Saladin never had a chance to recover. Ten minutes in, Saladin inadvertently hit his head on the ring post, which allowed Bibbs to catch Saladin off-guard. In the end, Bibbs’ brute force was no match for Saladin, who lost to the MMWA-SICW veteran in 12:11.
One of the company’s newest athletes, Blade, put his skills up against those of Waco, who had The Big Texan at ringside. Perhaps fearing that the newcomer would out-wrestle him, Waco called upon Texan to interfere and tip the scales in his favor, so to speak. Nonetheless, that was not necessary because they appeared evenly matched. As the match came to a close, Waco had a distinct advantage over Blade, but Blade quickly gained momentum—as if from nowhere—and defeated Waco.
The MMWA-SICW returns to the South Broadway Athletic Club in St. Louis, MO on Jan. 10 and the East Carondelet Community Center on Jan. 17.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: "Wild Child" Billy Diamond, A.J. Williams, Blade, Bobby D, Chucho, Cowboy" Bob Orton, Eric Brewer, Gary Jackson, Jeremy Lightfoot, Jerome Cody, MMWA-SICW, Mr. Bibbs, Saladin, Shaft, The Big Texan, Travis Cook, Waco | Leave a Comment »
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