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Join MWR this weekend for Harley Race’s WLW 2010 camp show

Posted by flairwhoooooo on October 5, 2010

By Brian Kelley

Opportunity knocks this weekend for wrestlers and fans in the Midwest.

Are you a wrestler who is looking to catch an eye of a WWE Scout? Or are you a fan who wants to see wrestlers who could very well shape the sport as we know before they become household names?

Then this is the weekend for you, the 2010 WLW/Noah camp will be held once again in Eldon Missouri with aspiring wrestler who will be giving it a 100% to get noticed from the most influential men in the sport today. Not only will the WWE Hall of Famer and legend Harley Race to be in attendance but so will representatives of WWE and Japan’s NOAH themselves.

Some of the most talented men in the wrestling world have taken a part of this camp in the past and the future of our sport will be in  the Midwest this week to improve their skills.

We hope to see you there this Saturday for this must see show.

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World League Wrestling returns October 9th in Eldon Missouri

Posted by flairwhoooooo on October 1, 2010

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MWR Trading Card #23 Jason Jones

Posted by flairwhoooooo on September 19, 2010

Jason Jones has taken on the some of the best talent in the world, here he slams the 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling to the mat. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

The mans name is Jason Jones.

You may not know him now but MWR fans this young star has all the right tools to make an impact in the sport.

Movie star looks, a great build and proper training from both George South and Harley Race has Jones on the right path to success.

Last year at the 2009 WLW/NOAH Camp in Eldon Missouri, Jones caught the eyes of Japans Pro Wrestling Noah. He was selected to train in Japan with Pro Wrestling Noah and wrestled his first tour earlier this year taking on some of the top young stars in the world today.

We are fortunate to have Jason Jones make his home here at Harley Race’s World League Wrestling and we are happy to have Jason as the number twenty three in the MWR Trading Card series.

See Jason Jones’s home promotion in Sedan Kansas this coming Saturday

#1 The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz2008 MWR Tag team of the Year.
#2
Mark Sterling 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year.
#3 The Hooligans Devin and Mason Cutter 2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year
#4 MsChif 2009 MWR Female of the Year
#5 Mike Sydal 2009 PWI Rookie of the Year
#6 Jeremy Wyatt 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year. 2008 MWR Match of the Year Michael Strider, 2009 MWR Match of the Year Tyler Cook
#7 Santana G – Midwest Sweetheart
#8 Kahagas
The Tokyo Monster
#9 Mephisto – Hardcore favorite
#10 Tyler Black – Ring of Honor World Champion
#11 Sir Bradley Charles – Rising star trained by Lance Storm
#12 Brandon EspinosaMulti Talented Superstar
#13 Dave Vaughn The Wrestling Machine
#14 “The Future” Donovan Ruddick The 6’9 Monster
#15 Brandon Aarons Current Triple Crown Champion in the Midwest.
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16 Davey Richards Arguably the best in the world today.
#17 “Superstar” Steve FenderFirst American wrestler to train in Pro Wrestling NOAH Dojo
#18 MR Late Nite“Hollywood Super Agent”
#19 Eric AllenPeroian Pride Champion
#20 Eddie Edwards Ring of Honor TV Champion
#21 Evan Money Youth sensation
#22 Delirious

For a complete list of Missouri Wrestling Revival trading cards as well as WWE , TNA and Japan sets check out the website Wrestling trading cards.com here.

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Hello Wrestling Fans: Announcer Bill Kersten Honored for Lifetime Achievement

Posted by flairwhoooooo on September 1, 2010

The great Bill Kersten was on hand with WLW in Richmond Mo earlier this year to give WLW announcer Dan Gier and the fans a treat to start the show with his famous saying. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

I try my best to keep up with all the wrestling news in the Midwest but even at times some great information passes by and we miss them. This is the case with this must see video from FOX4 from Kansas City spotlighting the great Bill Kersten.

As much as I grew up with the likes of Harley Race, Rufus R Jones, Bulldog Bob Brown there was always one man who was always the first voice I heard every Saturday night after Saturday Night Live and that was Bill Kerstin

I have had the pleasure of meeting Mr Kerstin several times at World League Wrestling though out the years and it has always been a pleasure and an honor.

This looks to have been recorded last July, 2009 prior to Kerstin being inducted into the International Wrestling Institute and Museum in Waterloo, Iowa.

As the saying goes better late than never and if you have seen it then I am sure it will still be worth another look at one of the Midwest most loved announcers in sports history.

KANSAS CITY, MO – Derrick Thomas isn’t the only metro area sports legend entering his sport’s Hall of Fame this summer.

Longtime metro professional wrestling announcer Bill Kersten, who announced All-Star Wrestling on local television from 1966 through 1985, is being honored this weekend at the International Wrestling Institute and Museum in Waterloo, Iowa.

FOX 4’s Dave Froehlich has the story of the legendary broadcaster and former Liberty mayor and Clay County commissioner who gained part of his fame broadcasting wrestling matches from our own WDAF studios in the 1960’s.

Click here for the Video

Wrestling fans in Kansas City you will have a chance to check out wrestling once again as Metro Pro Wrestling returns on September 4th with a who’s who of superstars in the sport in the Midwest today.

For more information please check out their website here so you don’t miss this historic evening of wrestling.

If you are a wrestler that wants to learn from the best then do not miss this years WLW/NOAH CAMP. For all the info click here.

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World League Wrestling comes to Sedan Kansas September 25th

Posted by flairwhoooooo on August 28, 2010

MWR fans it has just been announced that World League Wrestling will be teaming up with the Chautaugua County Scouts to bring to Sedan Kansas a night of wrestling for all ages.

WLW has on tap a triple main event!

In the main event it will be a rematch between two of the best in the sport today. The WLW Champion Trevor Murdock defending his title against Trent Stone. Will fan witness  history in Sedan Kansas as Stone become a 2-time champion?

Many experts feel that the top tag team in 2010 makes their home at WLW and are currently the WLW Tag Team Champions. “Superstar” Steve Fender and Mark Sterling bring to the ring the total package of wrestling skills, experience along with a devastating attack that has left challengers down and out when they are through with them.

Brian Breaker and the Cancun Kid will look to utilize their youth, speed and power to overcome the wily veterans. Breaker a former WLW Champion is very capable of taking over a match with his brute strength, while the Cancun Kid has been impressive since his debut at WLW.

In a night of rematches can the former WLW Ladies champion Lucy Mendez take back the title from the women who defeated her for the title, Amy Hennig? Hennig has been on a tear and has been building momentum all year long.

The Amy Hennig that Lucy lost the title is not the Amy that is the current WLW Ladies Champion. She has improved her skills and has more confidence which makes her all that more dangerous.

Be the first to check out the WLW debut the newest graduate of the Harley Race Wrestling Academy, Jeff Lagee.

Also in action will be Ryan Drago, Ethan Wright, and Jack Gamble.

The special guest will be the former 8-time NWA World Champion Harley Race.

Join WLW for a night the way wrestling was meant to be at the SHS Jr. High School, and the show starts at 7 PM.

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Harley Race 2010 Wrestling Camp Press Release

Posted by flairwhoooooo on August 21, 2010

Harley Race, World League Wrestling, and the Harley Race Wrestling Academy proudly announces its 10th annual wrestling camp. The dates of the camp are set starting on October 4th through October 9th, with a show set on the night of the 9th located at the home of the wrestling academy in Eldon, MO.

Harley established the camp in 2000, giving many opportunities to young wrestlers to be critiqued and tutored by not only the 8-Time World Heavyweight Champion, but also by trainers at the Harley Race Wrestling academy. We expect to have representatives at the camp from not only World Wrestling Entertainment  , but also Pro-Wrestling NOAH.

Past participants have included, but not limited to, former WWE superstar Trevor Murdoch , current WWE superstar Ted Dibiase Jr., current WWE referee John Cone, NXT Season 2 superstar Michael McGuillicutty  , FCW Referee Ryan Tran, Ritchie Steamboat, one half of the current WLW tag team champions Superstar Steve Fender (awarded the Cauliflower Alley Club Future Legend award), WLW star Jason Jones (just returning from a 3-month stay at the Pro Wrestling NOAH dojo),and one half of the current Pro-Wrestling NOAH Tag Team Champions Keith Walker.

Past guest instructors have included Ricky Steamboat, Japanese wrestling legend Kenta Kobashi, KENTA, Naomichi Marufuji, Pro-Wrestling NOAH Heavyweight Champion Takashi Suguira, Former Pro-Wrestling NOAH and WLW heavyweight champion Go Shiozaki, and Takeshi Morishima, Ted Dibiase Sr, and John Laurinaitis.

With the camp concluding on Friday, there will be a show on Saturday, October 9th. Participants wanting to be included on the show need to be LICENSED in the State of Missouri. To be licensed in Missouri, you need to fill out the appropriate form found on the Missouri Athletic Commission’s website at http://pr.mo.gov/boards/athletics/375-0236.pdf, along with having a current physical (to be filled out by M.D. or D.O.). Physical forms can be found at http://pr.mo.gov/boards/athletics/375-0299.pdfComplete blood work showing HIV and ALL hepatitis tests from a licensed clinic is also required.

The cost of the camp is $500.00. There is a $250.00 non-refundable deposit that is REQUIRED to reserve a spot in this year’s camp along with the registration form. This year’s camp has a limited amount of spots available, so early registration is suggested. Registration forms are available at harleyrace.com.

This year’s camp has corporate rates at the Heritage Inn and Suites within a short distance of the camp. For rates and reservations, please call the manager 573-392-2100 and mention that you are part of the camp. Other hotels include the Eldon Inn (573-392-5664) and Randle’s Motor Court (573-392-5661). Lunches are available for purchase at T. Murdoch’s Bar & Grille (573-392-7122). Eldon Family Fitness is the premier exercise facility that all WLW stars train at, and will be allowing camp participants to work out at a discounted rate.

For more information about this camp, feel free to contact World League Wrestling at 573-392-4100, email wlwmom@earthlink.net or visit Harleyrace.com

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MWR Trading Card #17 “Superstar” Steve Fender

Posted by flairwhoooooo on August 8, 2010

“Superstar” Steve Fender (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

One of the best kept secrets in the Midwest is “Superstar” Steve Fender. Fender is currently one half of the arguably one of the best tag teams in the game today with Mark Sterling. Fender and Sterling are currently the WLW Tag Team Champions.

Fender has wrestled around the world including World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Pro Wrestling Noah.

Fun fact: Fender became the first American to train at the Pro Wrestling Noah Dojo and has the drive and talent to take on stars Takao Omori , Samoa Joe and Trevor Murdoch.

Fierce and methodical Fender wears down the toughest of opponents until they begin to doubt themselves, then its all over.

When MWR’s Josh Ray returned from Iraq, Fender and Steve Anthony was chosen as a Welcome home match at High Voltage Wrestling. The match was so good that we added it in the first MWR Best of the Midwest DVD.

We are proud to announce that the MWR Trading Card #17 is none other than a true Superstar in Steve Fender.

#1 The Northstar Express Darin Corbin and Ryan Cruz– 2008 MWR Tag team of the Year.
#2 Mark Sterling- 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year.
#3 The Hooligans Devin and Mason Cutter -2009 MWR Tag Team of the Year
#4 MsChif– 2009 MWR Female of the Year
#5 Mike Sydal – 2009 PWI Rookie of the Year
#6 Jeremy Wyatt – 2008 MWR Wrestler of the Year. 2008 MWR Match of the Year Michael Strider, 2009 MWR Match of the Year Tyler Cook
#7 Santana G – Midwest Sweetheart
#8 Kahagas – The Tokyo Monster
#9 Mephisto – Hardcore favorite
#10 Tyler Black – Ring of Honor World Champion
#11 Sir Bradley Charles – Rising star trained by Lance Storm
#12 Brandon Espinosa -Multi Talented Superstar
#13 Dave Vaughn – The Wrestling Machine
#14 “The Future” Donovan Ruddick -The 6’9 Monster
#15 Brandon Aarons – Current Triple Crown Champion in the Midwest.
#16 Davey Richards – Arguably the best in the world today.

For a complete list of Missouri Wrestling Revival trading cards as well as WWE , TNA and Japan sets check out the website Wrestling trading cards.com here.

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Dubi Meets the NWA Dynamo Fans Glen Carbon IL 7-24-10

Posted by flairwhoooooo on August 4, 2010

By Dubray Tallman

Hello once again wrestling fans, Dubray Tallman back for a brand new “Dubi meets the Fans“. I missed what looked to be an exciting night of wrestling on July 17th in Park Hills with World League Wrestling  due to an illness, but I am excited about returning with “Dubi meets the NWA Dynamo Fans”.

I always try to get with fans prior to the matches to find out their favorite wrestler so we have an ideal what stars to catch up to during the short intermission. On this night there was a wrestler who was really in demand and it was none other than Shorty Biggs. A problem did arise when it was announced that Shorty had not arrived yet due to travel problems.

Mat Fitchett with Kevin Agoain

The NWA Dynamo Superstar that was chosen for the MWR T-shit give away was young Mat Fitchett who had a phenomenal match with Gary J that saw him light up the fans with a 450 splash with the win. Prior to the match starting Fitchett threw Kevin Agoain from Granite City the brand new grey version of the MWR T-shirt.

John, Rhonda, and lil Blake Rushing with Dan Woods, and Cameron Lilley with NWA Missouri Champion Davey Vega

I caught up with a great group of fans John, Rhonda, and lil Blake Rushing from Granite City plus Dan Woods, and Cameron Lilley from Scotaunton, IL who were delighted that the NWA Missouri Champion Davey Vega posed with them with the historic title in hand.

Oliva Hale from Granite City, IL

Sweet Oliva Hale from Granite City , IL stated that she was unsure of who she would like to have a picture with, but thought that it would be fun. She told me “pick someone cute” and in my mind there is no one cuter than Tyler Cook. I have known Cook for sometime now and he was more than happy to pose with Oliva.

Mat Fitchett and Mark Body

Mark Brody wanted a picture with a female wrestler, but beings that there was none on the card he was impressed with the young Fitchett.

Austin, Cory, and Jake from St Peters, Mo with Trent Stone

Up next was three excited boys Austin, Cory, and Jake from St Peters, Mo who chose the powerful Trent Stone. Stone one of the most impressive looking men in the Midwest seemed to enjoy taking the picture with the kids as much as Austin, Cory and Jake did.

Dubray Tallman with Dan Walsh

While I was waiting for Liz, Jen, Kayleigh and Bailey to get together for a picture, I decided to grab my choice for this feature. I have been very impressed with Dan Walsh. Walsh is a guy who I feel is a name that you will be hearing a lot out of in the near future.

my Liz, Jen, Kayleigh and Bailey pose with the lights out with wrestling Heartthrob Tyler Cook

Due to Shorty still not being in the building Liz, Jen, Kayleigh and Bailey stated that Tyler Cook would be a great pick. Then right as Brian was about to take the picture, human nature hit. The lights went out and it was almost pitch black due to a thunderstorm. The little girls were a little shaken up but Tyler, Liz and Jen was positive, while they along with Cook tried to make light out of the situation.

Bonus Picture fans that grabbed Brian to get a picture wih young Adam Rich

Unfortunately the lights would never come back on, but NWA Dynamo announced that everyone that brought back their ticket stub to the August 28th show they would get $5.00 off the admission price.

Look for a photo recap from MWR Photographer extraordinaire Mike Van Hoogstraat in the near future here at MWR and join me this Saturday in Granite City, Illinois for High Voltage Wrestling where the HVW Champion Kahagas returns plus a triple treat match with my friend Santana G taking on Amy Hennig and the Great Cheyenne plus be a fan for out “Dubi meets the High Voltage Wrestling Fans”.

Till then be good.

Love, Dubz.

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Mike Van Hoogstraat’s World League Wrestling 7/17/10 recap Murdoch VS Stone and Hennig vs Santana G

Posted by flairwhoooooo on August 2, 2010

WLW’s Johnny Gold shows the support to the WLW (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Ryan Drago clamps on the full nelson on Jack Gamble. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Gamble turns the tide on Drago.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Gamble uses the speed to his advantage. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

High risk move from Gamble. Will it pay off ?(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Drago moves out of the way while Gamble comes crashing down. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Drago gets the win. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Ryan Drago d. Jack Gamble

“The Icon” Chris Hargus returned to WLW. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Dave Vaughn with a nasty uppercut (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Hargus is about to get the boot from Vaughn. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Vaughn was determined to get the win. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Now that’s a drop kick. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

An impressive showing from Chris Hargus in Park Hills Missouri.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Chris Hargus d. David Vaughn

The fan favorite Cancun Kid. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

The Cancun Kid and Ethan Wright go toe to toe. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Ethan Wright puts the boots to the Cancun Kid.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Referee Mark Wilson raises the hand of the Cancun Kid. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

The Cancun Kid d. Ethan Wright

Santana G (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Amy Hennig and Santana G looks to be the future of women’s wrestling(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Santana G cranks on the arm of the WLW Champion. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

These girls are not just a pretty face as these two can go. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Just when Hennig thought she had Santana G where she wanted her, the tide quickly turned. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Santana G rocks Amy Hennig.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

1-2-3 for the tough win (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat.)

Amy Hennig proves that she is the very best in the female division in the Midwest today by just edging out the popular and upstart Santana G (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

WLW Womens Champ Amy Hennig d. Santana G

Sterling will tell anyone that will listen that he and Fender are the very best today. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

One of the true power men of the Midwest is Brian Breaker. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Jones sends a message to Sterling early on that he and Breaker have their sights set on the WLW Tag Team Championship.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Jason Jones lands a big body slam(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Fender and Sterling are two of the very best today.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Jason Jones is a heavy hitter. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Jones grimaces in pain from the powerful kicks on Fender. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

You can make the caption. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Breaker lands a flying elbow.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

A punishing chop(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Sterling finds himself in the wolves den. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

A smile of a man who has a very bright future in this sport. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Sterling pleads to Jones not to drop Fender in an adverted DDT. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

A master technician Sterling takes out the legs of Breaker. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

A beautiful superkick from Fender (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

A perfect bridge for the win on Mark Sterling. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

WLW Tag Champs Superstar Steve & Mark Sterling d. Brian Breaker & Jason Jones.

The leather becomes a vicious weapon. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Stone pulled out all the stops. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Clothesline by Trevor Murdoch. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Powerful spear from Stone on Trevor Murdoch(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Stone was so close to getting that final touch for the win and become a two time champion (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Murdoch makes Stone pay!(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Stone feels the pain.(Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

Special guest referee the Drill Instructor raised the hand of WLW Champion Trevor Murdoch. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)

WLW Heavyweight Champ Trevor Murdoch d. Trent Stone in a strap match

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Harley Race’s wrestling camp and World League Wrestling: Setting the standard for 10 years

Posted by flairwhoooooo on July 30, 2010

In a world as competitive as professional wrestling, obtaining knowledge and experience from the best trainer and instructors in the world are a necessity if you want to succeed. You’ll have this opportunity October 5th-October 8th as Harley Race’s World League Wrestling will holds its annual Pro-Wrestling/NOAH Training Camp at its headquarters in Eldon, MO. Not only will you receive instruction from the industry’s most respected trainer and eight-time World Champion Harley Race, you’ll also learn and train along several expert instructors and wrestlers from the Harley Race Wrestling Academy and Noah wrestlers. WWE and Prowrestling Noah both, will also have a representatives at the camp scouting talent for its next generation of Superstars.

The camp has a place for students of all levels and experience. If you’ve never stepped into the squared circle before but want to see if you have what it takes to enter this industry then this camp is right for you. Say you’ve been training for a couple of years and need to sharpen your already existing skills; the camp is a perfect fit for you. Let’s say you’re ready to take the next step and want to get in front of some of the most influential professionals in this industry, this is the place that can give you that opportunity.

Don’t miss your opportunity to take your dreams to the next level! Log on to harleyrace.com to register and learn more about the Harley Race Pro/Wrestling/Noah Training Camp. Space is limited; please register early to guarantee your spot. The cost of the camp is $500.00, and 50% non refundable deposit (257.78 if you use paypal to cover fees) needs to be sent to World League Wrestling Inc. 1406 South Business 54 Hwy, Eldon, Mo. 65026.

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