The story of jeweler Manoli Savvenas and his previous career as a world renowned professional wrestler. (NR, 45 min.)
The story of jeweler Manoli Savvenas, who grew up in Rhodes Greece with ambitions to be a boxer, but soon fell in love with another sport he never thought he’d like….professional wrestling. Manoli became known as the renowned Mike Pappas “The Flying Greek” and stepped in the ring with legends such as Andre the Giant, Rocky Johnson and the Blue Demon.
An American Wasteland Entertainment Production in association with Flintlock Syndicate and Carbon Trace Productions.
Starring: Manoli Savvenas, Bill Apter, Constandina Savvenas, Valerie Savvenas, Maria Patton, Dino Savvenas, Packy Savvenas, Jason Brasier, Ray Mileur. Director: Jason Brasier Narrated By: WWE Hall of Famer Madusa Producers: Brittney Greer, Jason Brasier, Shannon Cay Bowers Genre: Documentary
Moxie Cinema 305 S. Campbell, Suite 101 Springfield, MO 65806
On a memorable night in St. Louis, SICW teamed up with the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame to induct Larry Matysik, Mickey Garagiola, and Sam Muchnick. SICW also teamed up with the NWA to present a NWA World title match in the main event.
Also on hand for the festivities were WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler Jerry Brisco, Cowboy Bob Orton and St. Louis Wrestling great Ron Powers.
The great sports historian Ed Wheatley meet with the fans to offer them a chance to purchase his new Wrestling at the Chase book that is a must have for any wrestling fan in their collection.
At the end of the night SICW Promoter Herb Simmons had these words to say to the wrestling world.
“Tonight was a night for the history books.
Thank you to NWA President William Corgan for being part of this great event.
Three men that meant so much to our business were inducted into the St.Louis Sports Hall of Fame, Sam Muchnick, Larry Matysik and Mickey Garagolia. It was a long time coming and, I want to thank the St.Louis Sports Hall of Fame for making it happen.
It was great that family members from these three great men were present to witness history being recorded. Having Legends like Jerry Brisco, Cowboy Bob Orton Jr and Ron Powers in attendance made it more special.
Thank you Mr. Ed Wheatley for your contribution with the new Wrestling at the Chase book. Your vision of knowing fans still care helped make this event successful.
To all those from other wrestling organizations, thanks for coming out and supporting the men and women tonight. All of you there were part of an event that will be talked about for many years.
To the men and women in the SICW Lockeroom, once again you stepped up, once again you showed why SICW is recognized across the midwest.
Thanks to our friends from NBW, Scott and his crew for all their help.
And finally, thanks to the great fans, the loyal SICW fans, and the new ones that came up tonight thanking us for a great show. I’ve always said, without the fans and a good locke room there is no Wrestling business.” – Herb Simmons
Please enjoy the photos of this historic night from MWR Editor and owner Brian Kelley.
Bobby D def. “Your Canadian Hero” Sean Vincent
The Big Texan fought “Rough Cut” Rick Ruby to a double countout.
The wonderful wife of Larry Matysik, Pat was on hand to be presented Larry’s Hall of Fame plaque.
Steve Fender and Travis Cook wanted to sing Happy Birthday to his girlfriend.
Fender’s girlfriend waits for a birthday kiss after hearing him sing to her from the ring.
Superstar shows his true colors by dissing his girlfriend and not giving her a kiss as the crowd gasped in shock
“Superstar” Steve Fender(w/ Travis Cook) def. “The Connoisseur” Niles Plonk
MIckey Garagolia’s family presented with with his plaque
The Badstreet Beauty” Miranda Gordy vs. “The Modern-Day Moolah” Malia Hosaka ended in a double DQ.
Sam Muchnick’s family spoke on the love his fathers promotion is respected from the stars of the sport as well as the fans.
SICW Central States Champion “The Night Train” Gary Jackson def. Waco
NWA World Champion Trevor Murdoch def. SICW Champion Attila Khan(w/ Travis Cook)
Photos and write up by editor and owner Brian Kelley
SICW fans by now have to be spoiled. For years Herb Simmons have brought in a who’s who of wrestling greats from years past to go along with their roster of talent that have wrestled around the world. Even with their rich history of huge events SICW may have presented their biggest show in their history.
On October 30th the date had been set to have a trunk –n-treat, a hayride and a meet and greet with wrestling greats Dr. D” David Schultz, “The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Sgt. Slaughter, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, The Rock ‘N’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Demolition (Ax & Smash), Cowboy Bob Orton and Haku.
Over 800 fans around the country came early to get their autographs. Elite wrestling historians, photographers and fellow promoters were in the house for such an historic occasion. Not only would the stars of SICW be in action but Jerry Lawler, The Rock ‘N’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), and the man many feel is the baddest man to ever set foot into the ring, Haku challenging SICW Classic Champion Attila Khan for the title.
The wrestling night started off with the National Anthem, an introduction of the legends with Dr. Drew Abbenhaus and Herb Simmons to a rocking crowd.
MWR is proud to present with you, photos of the historic night that cumulated into one of the bloodiest, hardest hitting matches that we ever covered when Attila Khan not only survived but conquered Haku in the main event. The outcome sent shockwaves through the wrestling world and within days the NWA signed Attila to meet the NWA World Champion Trevor Murdoch for the title in St. Louis, Missouri on December 1st.
Chris Hargas & Ken Kasa d. Gary Jackson & Gil Rogers
Jerry Lawler d. TROLL
Jayson Breed d. Jake Lawless
Niles Plonk d. Ax Allwardt
Flash Flanagan & The Big Texan d. Rick Ruby & Richard Shaw
Steve Fender d. Bobby D
Billy McNeil d. Sean Vincent by TKO
The Rock ‘N’ Roll Express d. The Professionals – Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby
Gary Jackson won a dual ring battle royal to become the first SICW Central States Champion.
SICW Classic Champ Attila Khan with Travis Cook d. Haku in a hardcore match.
It’s signed, Saturday October 30th at the Belle-Clair fairgrounds in Belleville Illinois. “King vs Kahn”. As if the 2 ring battle royal wasn’t enough, and if the Rock N Roll Express being in action, and Jerry The King Lawler being in action, now, the two meanest individuals in the business will go to “WAR” in SICW. Get you ticket’s now by call 618-971-5409.
The wrestling world will never be the same as the great Harley Race has left us at the age of 76. Race was a native of the Midwest growing up in Missouri. He was known as one of the toughest men to ever enter the ring, with his entertaining and believable skills he earned respect around the globe. Race would capture the NWA Worlds Championship 8 times, and become just one of six men to have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, the NWA Hall of Fame, the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.
Race was known for his great relationship with his fans. Throughout his years as a promoter at World League Wrestling, there must be hundreds of thousands, if not a million photos he gladly took with his fans. Kids lit up around him and you could really see him enjoy interacting with them. His penmanship and the time that he took with his autographs were one of the best in the sport.
I grew up watching All- Star Wrestling from Kansas City at 12 o’clock midnight. To say he is the reason I am writing this today is an understatement. I have always felt blessed that the Midwest had Harley in the area. He could of retired anywhere in the world or promote in an area that was given more love by the media, thus make more money but Harley always gave back to the Midwest. Through his fundraisers with WLW he helped those with disabilities, as well as school and communities. Through his wrestling school, young wrestlers from Trevor Murdoch, CM Punk to Tommaso Ciampa took their time to learn from the best.
Even with all the awards that the man received, I feel as if he deserved so much more fan fare. I am so thankful to have been with his promotion WLW for the past 10 plus years. Thanks to one of my best friends Dan Gier, I got to know my hero a little more when I started MWR. Race allowed MWR to present awards in his ring from the start when WLW was on tour. With Race’s seal of approval it allowed me not to only do something I love but build friendships with his wrestlers, ring crew, announcers and referees that will last a lifetime.
We gave Harley Race a MWR lifetime Achievement Award from MWR, and let’s be honest with as many awards as the great Race has received it could of been just thrown in the closet. Yet, I was so honored to had seen it one day while talking to him in his office on his wall. It may sound silly, but it was a personal highlight of mine. He also agreed to be a part of the MWR Trading card set adding the icing on the cake for a set of 100 cards of stars in the Midwest and around the country. I have cherished memories of speaking to Harley Race at the CAC with my fiancée as we all were getting ready for the banquet, taking photos of him with superstars, fans and his students. You just can not put a price tag on that.
I will always remember where I was when I heard that he passed away. Forever August 1st will always be Harley Race day.
On June 29th in Sedalia at Convention Hall, former ECW and WWE superstar Kid Kash will step in the ring to take on Superstar Steve! And to make sure that the match is called right down the middle, WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Mortonwill be the guest referee!
Get your tickets now at Car Mart or Walters Barbershop in Sedalia! Ringside Rows are $15 and will sell out quickly. General Admission is $10. We will also have a meet and greet with Kid Kash and Ricky Morton when doors open at 6pm!
Belton Speech and Debate Presents New Breed Wrestling! Anthony Bennett from WWE Cruiserweight Classic leads the charge!
On this great night of professional wrestling, you will see local New Breed wrestlers in action, such as Pop-Con Champion Curt Gannon, US Champion Branae, Calvin Aldridge, Jayden Dominic Rose, Kyle King, Mark Sterling and The Iceman!
Also appearing are John Rockhold (as seen on CZW Media), Anthony Bennett (WWE Cruiserweight Classic), Mike Sydal (as seen on Ring of Honor, 205 Live, Impact Wrestling!, and Japan’s Dragon Gate) plus Franco Varga (as seen on All Japan Wrestling, Fight UK, PCW, Beyond Wrestling and current Infinite Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion!
Tickets are available at Mary’s Cookies in Belton at 420 Main Street or by visiting the link on this event page! Tickets will also be available at the door on the 18th.
As you all are aware the Supershow will air live on FITE TV. Our commentary team of Asa Gray and Ken Murphy always do a excellent job. But we wanted something a little bit extra and special for this event. So Former WWE Star and Lucha underground head commentator Matt Striker will be live at CCW’s SUPERSHOW 3 to call all the action.
Matt will also be at Comic con Saturday and will be at the Supershow with a very special photo op next to him at the announcers table for only $10.
The Wise Church (C)
VS.
The Steiner Brothers!
6-Man Tag Team Grudge Match
House 100
Justin “The Juice” Smart
and
The L.A. Hustlers (w/ Seanán Young)
VS.
Dalton Anthony,
“Mr. Fun Size” Marko Stunt,
and a
Mystery Partner
If House 100 wins, Dalton Anthony leaves CCW! If Anthony’s team wins, he gets five minutes alone in the ring with Seanán Young!
CCW Women’s Championship
“The Little Blue Dragon” Seishin (C)
VS.
RoH Star
“The Gatekeeper” Kelly Klein
“The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels
VS.
“Best of the Best” Austin Lane
CCW Pure Openweight Championship
Hollis Giroux (C)
VS.
“Farmer” Billy Hills
Tag Team Attraction!
SCU (Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky)
VS.
The Besties in the World
Iron Man Match for the MWR Missouri Championship
“The Ace That Sets the Pace” Ace Hawkins (C)
VS.
Brandon “Espy” Espinosa
Scramble Match!
Winner gets a shot at any CCW championship at any time!
Dexter Roswell, Derrick King, D’Mone Solavino, Gregory Iron, Joey O’Riley, Barackus, and more!
Special appearance by
Road Warrior Animal!
Doors Open at 5pm • Special Early Bell Time: 6pm
Advance Ticket Prices:
$25 Front Row
$22 Second Row
$17 Third Row
$15 General Admission
Ticket prices will increase day of show.
Card subject to change.
Missouri Wrestling Revival 