Last week was a busy week at MWR as we supported three great wrestling promotions in our coverage area.
First on Wednesday September 22 we traveled for the very first time to Olney Illinois to check out IWA Unlimited. IWAU provides the fans of Olney a FREE weekly show each Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus filled with some of the top young talent in Illinois.
IWAU fan favorite The Intimidator came to the ring with the MWR shirt letting their fans know that we were in the house. He stated that he would give the shirt to the loudest fan but when it was hard to determine the loudest fan he closed his eyes and tuned around and threw the shirt to. IWAU Fan Jennifer I asked Jennifer who was her favorite wrestler and was not shy at all when she stated “Homicidal” Steven Davis. The Intimidator and Davis were kind enough to pose with Jennifer and her family in the ring.
Front Jennifer , Paul, Dalton, David, Back of the photo The Intimidator Dad, Mom and “Homicidal”Steven Davis (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Three days later on Saturday September 25th we returned to the reigning MWR Promotion of the year MMWA-SICW as they continued their fine tradition of working with the community as they teamed up with the Hillsdale Police department to provide a free outdoor show.
When I arrived I found my good friend Herb Simmons, Tim Miller and Keith Miller preparing for an exciting day of wrestling.
Front Row Brian Kelley, Promoters Tony Casta and Herb Simmons with Back Jaylon Shannon, Robert Ming Barry Cooper and Frank Campbell (Photo Credit ST Louis legend Keith Smith)
Not only was the fans able to watch a great wrestling show the MMWA-SICW, the Police department and the Mayor of Hillsdale offered free hotdogs, soda, and backpacks for the children.
One of the Midwest hottest young stars Ace Hawkins had a great day giving away free bicycles, backpacks, Wrestling at the Chase t-shirts and was kind enough to wear a MWR T-shirt to the ring before his match with The Mauler. Bernard Shaw JR was the lucky fan who caught the shirt from the man who debuted in ROH earlier this year.
Bernard SR, Bernard JR and Ace Hawkins (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
In the house were WWE Hall of Famer and father of current WWE Champion Randy Orton, Cowboy Bob Orton.
Ben Simon interviews Wrestling legend Bob Orton (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Orton stated that was thrilled that he was happy that the community had came out, and in action were two of the greats The Gorgeous One” Gary Jackson and Ron Powers in St Louis were in action today.
Later that night, we made our way back to MECW in Wood River Illinois for a fun filled night of wrestling. MR K was absent for the night so fan favorite Shawn Santel had the honors or the stress of trying to keep Eric Allen, Chris L.O.G.A.N and Lovely Leon in check as they were up to no good all night long.
A week prior to Bailey Mannix big tag team match with partner Christopher Daniels at Windy City Pro Wrestling at Toyota Park in Chicago we were fortunate to have Mannix wear out MWR shirt to the ring and throw it out to Jesse Guffey who had came with a couple of his friends for a fun filled night.
Brendan Bower, Bailey Mannix, Jesse Guffey and Troy Guffey (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
I would like to thank each of the three promotions for their hospitality and the wrestlers that took the time to spread the word of MWR to the fans of the Midwest.
Sean Vincent will look for revenge after being embarrassed last month from the Champion Brandon Aarons and fellow fan favorite Evan Money. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
By Brian Kelley
Wrestling fans in St Louis IHW returns once again and they will debut in Red Bud Illinois and in tow will be WWE Hall of Famer Cowboy Bob Orton.
Also in action with is the IHW Champion Brandon Aarons whose title will be in jeopardy when he will be in action in a triple threat match with the dangerous Sean Vincent and the exciting Billy McNeil.
Has Mephisto made the mistake of challenging Donovan Ruddick to a Death Match? MR Late Nites main man will look to take out the Hardcore fan favorite.
This and much more when IHW Returns for more pictures from the Battle of Waterloo click here.
We are only a few days away from the return of Metro Pro Wrestling in Kansas City. What better form of entertainment can you have the night before you see your 3-0 Chiefs play than some of the very best wrestlers in the world today.
Stars like former three time WWE Tag Team Champion Trevor Murdoch and the current Metro Pro Wrestling’s TV kingpin. Murdoch took on Michael Strider in and out of the ring for dominance in one of the hottest wrestling companies in 2010.
Filled with stars such as the 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling, Jeremy Wyatt, Sir Bradley Charles, Mike Sydal, Derek Stone, Pete Madden, KC Karrington, Steve Fender, Tyler Cook, Stacey O’Brien, Casanova and the Barrios Boys led by the vixen Lucy Mendez are just a few of the stars that made the show a success back in August.
If that wasn’t enough the greatest wrestler to ever walk the earth, Harley Race will be in attendance that same evening.
Join our good friends Josh Ray and Dan Gier as they team up to announce another exciting card that will be televised for Metro Pro Sports in the coming months.
If you want click onto my photobucket for action shots from the last event.
Till then do not forget to get your tickets for this great event and you can find out how by going to their website here.
Last week at DREAMWAVE the MWR fans favorite superhero Dan the Man teamed up with fellow masked hero The Hurricane electrified LaSalle, IL with a win against the team of If Looks Could Kill.
This weekend you can check out Dan the Man in Springfield Illinois for New Midwest Wrestling for a great night of action.
We are excited to announce that the #24 MWR Trading card is the one and only Tony Kozina.
MWR fans Kozina is not only one of the top wrestlers in the Midwest but all around the world.
Winning titles and having spectacular matches is the reputation that he has earned in his thirteen years in the sport. Always looking to prove that he is the best Kozina has taken part in the most prestigious tournaments in the country such as 2001 ECWA Super 8. NWA Super Junior Tournament, ECCW’s Pacific Cup Finalist, 2005 and 2006 Jeff Peterson Cup, 2007 PWG BOLA
Kozina has worked with WWE, New Japan USA, FIP and can be seen at Ring of Honor on their weekly show on HDNET.
In the Midwest fans have seen him work with Pro Wrestling legend Mil Mascaras in Kansas for his movie, and have thrilling matches with Dingo and Bailey Mannix.
You will not want the chance to purchase this must have card from the man himself as he makes a rare appearance in the Midwest once again this weekend in Waterloo, Illinois with Independent Hardcore Wrestling.
Editors Note: We will announce who MWR Trading cards #22-24 in the near future. Both of these cards feature stars of the Midwest that have made their way to Japan. Keep checking Missouri Wrestling Revival daily for more updates.
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.
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
MMWA-SICW Champion Dave Vaughn and “The Future” Donovan Ruddick have been at war all year long…These two and much more will be showcased this fall when MMWA-SICW goes on tour. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat )
MMWA-SICW has promised to be out tour and fans and wrestlers alike are sure to reap the awards. They will be at the South Broadway Athletic Club on September 11th and yes again on the 18TH in East Carondelet.
BUT as our good friend Herb Simmons has told us
That is not all ….
The MMWA-SICW will be in Hillsdale Missouri on September 25th for a “FREE” wrestling event sponsored by the Hillsdale Police department and the city officials for a back to school event for the children. This is an outside event so bring your lawn chair and enjoy the Free Wrestling show. Show starts at 1:00pm located on Jesse Jackson Blvd. Also on the same day, September 25th at 8:00pm the MMWA- SICW will be returning too Fairmont City Illinois at the Holy Rosary Gym. We were there last year and had a great turn out and they have been wanting us back, so we are on the way. This event is sponsored by the Fairmont City Police Athletic League.
Herb Simmons
Herb Simmons interviews wrestling legend “Cowboy” Bob Orton…See Herb and Orton again September 25th in Hillsdale, Missouri and Fairmont City Ilinois. (Photo Credit Mike Van Hoogstraat)
News flash, this just in, for both of these shows, a special guest has just been confirmed, WWE Hall of Famer “CowBoy Bob Orton” will be on hand. And everyone knows that when the Cowboy is in attendance anything can happen.
Editors note:I have been on the phone and e-mails trying to talk many of you to take the opportunity to be a part of tomorrow’s MMWA-SICW Open door policy. This is a golden opportunity to work with the MWR2009 MWR Promotion of the Year and present yourself to a new crowd. I have been swamped so if I have not got in touch with you, Don’t pout :), all you have to is look right below this post for all the information from our good friend Tim Miller.
Missouri Wrestling Revival 