HVW ‘Peace and Blood’ May 9 arena report

By Kari Williams

In Granite City, IL at the River’s Edge Complex, High Voltage Wrestling (HVW) put on nine matches for the 115 fans in attendance. From debuts to title defenses to a challenge from Absolute Wrestling Radio, this show was packed from top to bottom.

Alexander Rudloph made his impressive debut against Max Archer. Barely giving Archer a chance to breathe, Rudolph pummeled and absolutely punished his much smaller opponent. The brutality elicited from the newcomer surpassed that of Archer, who took a beating both inside and outside the ring. Rudolph easily pinned Archer for the victory.

Alexander Rudolph put on an impressive showing in his debut match against Max Archer. Photo by Kari Williams

TNT Keny G then came to ringside to introduce another new member of the HVW roster, his daughter, Santana. Before Keny could so much as state his daughter’s name, “Thee” Brandon Espinosa and “Irresistably Flawless” Brandon Aarons, B.A.B.E.WATCH, appeared to stir up some trouble. Aarons complimented Santana and made suggestive comments while advancing toward her as Keny attempted to block Aarons.

B.A.B.E.WATCH (Brandon Aarons and Brandon Espinosa) interrupted TNT Keny G's introduction of his daughter, Santana, as the newest member of the HVW roster. Photo by Kari Williams

Espinosa then hit Keny from the side and the two began attacking Keny until Juice Robinson made the save. As B.A.B.E.WATCH returned to the locker room, Keny announced that Aarons and a female partner of his choosing would face Robinson and Santana on Aug. 15 at the next HVW show.

A guantlet match took place next, as Mark Smart announced that he saw Rick Fuller’s gauntlet at the previous show and believed he could dominate oncomers just the same.

Mark Smart issued a gauntlet challenge, to which Fish Farmer (pictured), Michael Sain, Shawn Allen and Cabal responded. Photo by Kari Williams

Michael Sain, Cabal, Shawn Allen and the Fish Farmer all answered the challenge—and they all walked away, leaving Smart writhing in pain. Smart tried his best to maintain an advantage, but his opponents had the wherewithall to attack Smart at opportune moments.

Eric Allen, Eric Fantabulous and Hunter Matthews wrestled an impressive triple threat match. Early on, Matthews seemed reluctant to insert himself in the bout and Allen and Fantabulous fought it out for a while. However, Allen and Matthews teamed up in an attempt to eliminate Fantabulous from the equation.

Hunter Matthews recooperates as Eric Fantabulous pummels Eric Allen. Photo by Kari Williams

The desire to win soon took over, and all three men fought for themselves. Filled with multiple near falls and impressive maneuvers, these three men put everything on the line. In the end, Allen pulled out a victory over Matthews with a quick roll up.

Evan Gelistico launches onto Michael Sain during their intense bout. Photo by Kari Williams

The Bandana Mafia’s “Notorious E.V.A.N.” Evan Gelistico took on Michael Sain in the following contest. Gelistico started strong, knocking Sain out of the ring and proceeding to fly over the top rope onto the dazed Sain. Gelistico then brought the match back in the ring and continued to control the match until Sain’s anger overcame him. Gelistico fought valiantly against the infuriated Sain, but Sain emerged victorious.

The Pro Wrestling Entertainment (PWE) Tag Team Champions Zero Gravity, CJ Esparza and Brett Gakiya, put their belts on the line against The Hooligans. Esparza and Gakiya started the bout off with highflying intensity, clearing the ring of their opponents.

CJ Esparza gives Brett Gakiya a lift as they double-team The Hooligans in their PWE tag team title defense. Photo by Kari Williams

The fast-paced risk-takers met the more grounded Hooligans in an impressive bout that could have gone either way. Using their blunt force and tag team skill, the Hooligans cut off the ring and blocked Esparza from tagging Gakiya for a large portion of the bout, almost causing them to win. However, the referee disqualified the Hooligans for using steel chairs on Zero Gravity, allowing Esparza and Gakiya to retain their recently won belts.

Following the successful title defense, Absolute Wrestling Radio Co-host Matt Kreuger addressed HVW fans and “Future” Donovan Ruddick, specifically. Kreuger explained that he called Keny while on the air, forcing him to put his champion’s belt on the line against Former Wrestler and Current Absolute Wrestling Radio Co-host Mark Bland.

"Future" Donovan Ruddick and Absolute Wrestling Radio Co-host Matt Kreuger have words moments before Ruddick sends Kreuger smashing into the mat. Photo by Kari Williams

Ruddick emerged at ringside with Magic Man by his side and proceeded to attack Kreuger and literally threw him out of the building. HVW Livewire Champion Kahagas then walked through the door through which Kreuger was thrown, causing Keny to announce that on Aug. 15, fans would witness a Falls Count Anywhere match for the HVW Heavyweight Title between Kahagas and Ruddick.

As "Notorious E.V.A.N." Evan Gelistico looks on, his tag team partner "Point Blank" Pierre Abernathy delivers a beating to Shawn Allen. Photo by Kari Williams

After intermission, Shawn Allen took on the Bandana Mafia’s “Point Blank” Pierre Abernathy. Allen’s brutal offense slowed Abernathy in the beginning, especially after Allen wrapped Abernathy’s knee around the ring post. The ever-valiant Abernathy slowly powered his way out of defeat with Gelistico’s ringside support, and soon, nobody could stop him. Point Blank’s determination overcame Allen’s strength, locking in a win for the Bandana Mafia.

Aarons and Espinosa wrestled The Hybrids, Jason Lyte and Curtis Gilly, in the following contest. From the moment B.A.B.E.WATCH made their way to the ring, the fans relentlessly harrassed them, setting up their mindset for the entire match. Despite pyschological distractions, Aarons and Espinosa put up a tremendous fight against their opponents.

"Irresistably Flawless" Brandon Aarons and "Thee" Brandon Espinosa look to Magic Man for guidance after taking a beating from The Hybrids.

Their unique offense and use of illegal tactics nearly propelled them to a win. However, The Hybrids focused in on a miscommunication between their opponents—Aarons inadvertantly superkicked Espinosa—and walked away victorious. After the match, the Hooligans appeared from the locker room and attacked the Hybrids.

Robinson, accompanied by Santana, wrestled Nick Brubaker in a fabulous bout. Before the two could even lock up, Aarons attacked Robinson. That distraction allowed Brubaker to start the match off in dramatic fashion, but Robinson quickly found his niche in the friendly competition.

Juice Robinson does his best to get out of the hold Nick Brubaker has trapped him in as Robinson's new-found manager/future tag team partner Santana observes. Photo by Kari Williams

The two put on a show for the fans, and with multiple nearfalls and close encounters, it was hard to tell who would come out victorious. Robinson ended up walking away with the one, two, three, after which, Brubaker attacked Robinson and turned on Zero Gravity and Robinson.

The always energetic and flamboyant Gary Jay challenged Kahagas for the HVW Livewire Championship. From the get-go, Kahagas had his hands full with Jay’s unpredictable offense. Once the champion grounded Jay, he controlled the match.

HVW Livewire Champion Kahagas puts the boots to Gary Jay in their title match. Photo by Kari Williams

However, Jay was not one to be discounted, as he gave his all, and nearly won the Livewire title on more than one occasion. Kahagas’ power became too much for Jay, and he succumbed. Although Jay did not leave Granite City with the championship, he left with the respect of the fans, and Kahagas as well. One could argue that another title shot lies in the near future for Jay.

Rebelucha prepares for his chance at HVW Heavyweight Champion "Future" Donovan Ruddick's Championship. Photo by Kari Williams

In the main event, Ruddick put his HVW Heavyweight Championship on the line against Rebelucha. As, arguably, the best match of the evening, Ruddick and Rebelucha held nothing back. The champion used his power and ferocity in an attempt to will Rebelucha away from victory.

Rebelucha attempts to lock Ruddick in a triangle choke. Photo by Kari Williams

Still, Rebelucha pressed on and had Ruddick teetering on the edge of defeat. The challenger’s distinctive skill set caught Ruddick off guard and nearly cost him the belt. In spite of this, when Rebelucha attempted to lock in a triangle choke, Ruddick’s power became too much to bear. Moments later, Ruddick put Rebelucha down for the count with his border toss finisher.

Stay tuned to Missouri Wrestling Revival and highvoltagewrestling.tk for more information on HVW’s Aug. 15 show.

Bloody” Harker Dirge vs. Kahagas June 20th in Springfield Illinois at PWE

PWE returns to Springfield, IL on Saturday, June 20th at the VFW HALL located at 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd.

The main event of this awesome card will feature the PWE Champion “Bloody” Harker Dirge, who won the title in a match against WWE superstar Al Snow on April 4, this time against the power and intensity of “The Japanese Nightmare” Kahagas.

Both of these ring generals have wrestled throughout the United States, and even internationally, and now they will meet face to face for the first time in Springfield, Illinois on Saturday, June 20th!

Missouri Wrestling Revival was able to catch up with the Tokyo Monster Kahagas and TNT Keny G who had these words to say to Pro Wrestling Entertainments Champion “Bloody “ Harker Dirge

That is not all as the PWE Tag Team titles will be on the line.
PWE Champions Zero Gravity vs. The Hooligans

PWE tag team Champions Zero Gravity will defend their titles against The Hooligans. This match was a battle of speed of Zero Gravity verses the savage brutality of the Hooligans the first time that they met in Granite City at High Voltage Wrestling.

Zero Gravity was able to walk out the building that evening with the tag team belts when the Hooligans were disqualified when Devin Cutter attacked the referee. Who will walk out with the PWE Tag Team Championship will be hard to guess but it will be a match that you will NOT want to miss.

ALL AGES are welcome, and KIDS 5 & UNDER GET IN FREE!
Adults only $8

More to be added to this event soon!

DO NOT MISS this incredible night of Professional Wrestling Entertainment

PWE US Championship Match
Mark Sterling vs Winner of Mephisto vs Ian Rotten on June 13
(Mephisto is defending his US title in Dupo, IL on 6/13 at IHW)

“BATTLE OF THE BEASTS”
Mississippi Madman vs. Keith Walker

For more information please take the time to visit the PWE myspace page here.

Independent Hardcore Wrestling returns June 13th in Dupo Illinois with Ian Rotten, Mickie Knuckles and The Hooligans.

Independent Hardcore Wrestling returns to Dupo Illinois on June 13 with the Pro Wrestling Entertainment US title match as Mephisto will take on the one and only Ian Rotten. One of the top females in the sport, Mickie Knuckles will be in action. The LWA Tag Team Champions will be face  The Hooligans in what will be sure to be a match that you will not want to miss.

Plus the very first St Louis Invitational cup will be up for grabs in an 8 man tournament.
The winners will advance to a 4 corners elimination match for the Cup.

1).Billy McNeil Vs Neil Diamond Cutter.

2) Gary “The Night Owl” Vs Brandon Aarons.

3) Cory Pillman Vs Eric Allen.

4) Davey Vega Vs Adam Rich.

For more go to the Independent Hardcore Wrestling myspace page here.

Mark Bland is training!

Absolute Wrestling Radio’s Mark Bland provides wrestling fans with a glimpse of what he is capable of in this short 5-minute video.  In it, he discusses St. Louis wrestling fans, his training, South Broadway Athletic Club, and of course…  “The Future” Donovan Ruddick!

With the summer to prepare for this huge fight, and make no mistake about it – this will be a brawl, how well will Bland and Ruddick fair against each other in a one-on-one match up?

MMWA-SICW May 23 recap

By Kari Williams

With Mickey Garagiola, Larry Matsyik and Harley Race in attendance, MMWA-SICW celebrated the 50th anniversary of Wrestling at the Chase in style at the East Carondelet Community Center. Surprises came up throughout the night, from the opening bout to the main event, and one can assume that every fan left the show with something to talk about.

The Connection’s Manager Travis Cook and Shaft waged war with “Night Train” Gary Jackson and the SICW Security Guard Jim Brown. Jackson was suspiciously absent as the match started, leaving Brown to fend off Cook and Shaft by himself. The tenacious team pummeled Brown until Jackson ran from the locker room to aid his ailing partner. Upon Jackson’s arrival, Brown and Jackson slowly gained the upper hand. Despite Brown’s lack of wrestling training, he held his own against Shaft and Cook. After illegal tactics and double teams from The Connection, Brown astounded the fans when he pinned Cook’s shoulder’s to the mat. Cook had gone for a double axe handle from the top rope while Shaft held Brown, but Brown ducked and rolled up Cook for the pin.

Former allies turned to bitter enemies when Jeremy Lightfoot took on ‘Wild Child” Billy Diamond. Before the match began, Diamond and Lightfoot’s arguing prompted the referee to make the match ‘anything goes.’ Neither man gained a clear advantage, but rather, they seemed more focused on punishing one another. Victory aside, Diamond and Lightfoot wanted to brutalize one another, which they did, using the ring and the kendo stick Diamond carried to the ring as weapons. At one point, Diamond rammed Lightfoot into the ring post, causing Lightfoot to bleed profusely. In the end, Lightfoot connected with the Lightfoot Driver and both men were unable to answer the 10-count, causing a double count out. Afterwards, Diamond said, “I was wrong,” to Lightfoot and they appeared to reconcile.

The Connection’s Dave Vaughn put his Junior Heavyweight Title on the line against Jaysin Static in the preceding bout. Vaughn had to fight to keep his belt on this exchange because Static’s willpower was at an all-time high. The contest began as a back and forth technical battle, but the moment that Static began to overpower Vaughn, Travis Cook tried to call for a time out. However, Vaughn pushed through, and when Static leapt over the top rope onto Vaughn, that seemed to awaken Vaughn to the fact that his title could slip away. Once the two men made their way back to the ring, Vaughn would not relent in his attack, and he walked away as a champion after delivering the spear.

After intermission, Destiny Diamond and Waco teamed up to take on Junior Heavyweight Champion A.J. Williams and Women’s Champion Alexis Lightfoot. Destiny and Waco started the match off with a bang, as they attacked their opponents from behind to try to gain the early advantage. However, after a miscommunication between the evil duo, Williams and Alexis took over. Destiny was clearly the more dominant of the females on this night, which she proved in her attacks—especially the resounding chops—on Williams. In the end, Williams’ skill and Alexis’ determination lead them to victory. After Waco and Destiny had words in the ring, Waco appeared to threaten Race, who had been sitting ringside. This act of disrespect prompted Race to knock Waco to the ground, much to the delight of the crowd.

Lumberjack Andy took on Natas, with Lumberjack Allen at ringside. Andy started the match off on the right foot, which allowed him to dominate Natas for the entire bout. Just over the five-minute mark, Natas showed signs of life, but Andy quickly stopped his potential comeback with a big boot to the gut, soundly defeating Natas.

Matysik and Race spoke fondly of the glory days of Wrestling at the Chase, which Race wholeheartedly attributed to Sam Muchnick. Inbetween Matysik interviewing Race, Simmons received phone calls from Gene Kiniski and Baron von Raschke, who were put on speaker for the fans to hear.

Preceding the St. Louis legend’s words, Bobby D had his hands full with The Battle Royal Champion Big Texan. The SICW faithful escorted D to the ring with chants of “Rainbow Warrior!” which may have set the stage for the bout’s outcome. Texan viciously dominated D from the opening bell, but D would not go down without a fight. His determination and will became apparent when he surprised Texan with a dropkick to the back in hopes of changing the momentum. However, Texan emerged victorious, looking more dominant than ever.

Matysik introduced Garagiola to the fans inbetween the opening and second match. Garagiola reminisced in his unique fashion and proceeded to tell everyone in attendance, “I hope that someday we’ll cross paths again with Wrestling at the Chase.”

Moondog Rover took on Lumberjack Allen (with Lumberjack Andy) in a match littered with Rover’s dog-like tactics. Almost every time Allen tried to control the bout or use an offensive maneuver, Rover bit him. Being such, Andy did what he could in the form of distracting the ref to give Allen an advantage. Near the closing moments, Allen slowly began to will himself forward, Andy interfered, but with little success. Rover quickly attacked Allen’s knee, but Andy’s support must have helped Allen more than the fans realized. Just over the 10-minute mark, Allen pinned Rover for the win.

At the beginning of the show, SICW Promoter Herb Simmons spoke of Wrestling at the Chase’s history and said that the evening’s show was history in the making. He then introduced Matysik, who had kind words for the audience prior to the first match.

Keep checking http://www.myspace.com/sbacstl and http://www.mmwa-sicw.com for more information on upcoming shows.

Pro Wrestling Next: You make the matches!! You call the shots !!! June 5th

Absolute Wrestling Radio’s 5/24/2009 show POSTED!

http://mwr.podomatic.com/entry/2009-05-24T14_50_15-07_00

Check out the latest podcast from Absolute Wrestling Radio, sponsored by Missouri Wrestling Revival!  You’ll hear about the upcoming TNA Sacrifice card, WWE versus the Denver Nuggets, and a discussion about last Sunday’s UFC card!

Pierre Abernathy and Evan Gelistico defend the LWA Tag Team Titles this Saturday in Saint Charles

By Brian “Flair” Kelley

This coming weekend in St. Charles Missouri, LWA returns with a double main event that you will not want to miss!

Last week, we looked at the LWA title match between Jeremy “The Rebel” Wyatt’s and “The Future” Donovan Ruddick. Missouri Wrestling Revival caught up with LWA Tag Team Champions Submission Squad members Pierre Abernathy and Evan Gelistico prior to their defense with fellow Submission Squad members Dingo and Nick Tyson. They had this to say about a match that could have repercussions throughout the Midwest tag team picture.

Come out to The Vetta Sports Complex in Saint Charles this Saturday for a great night of LWA wrestling.

Doors 6:30pm
Show Starts at 7:00pm
Tickets:$10 advance
$12 at door
$15 front row

1425 Saint Peters Cottleville Road
Saint Peters MO 63376

Matches Signed:

LWA Title Match: Donovan Ruddick vs. LWA Champion Jeremy Wyatt
LWA Tag Team Title Match: Pierre Abernahty/Evan Gelistico vs. Nick Tyson/Dingo
Gary the Nightowl vs. KC Karrington
Dash Rando vs. Brandon Espinosa

Due to injurys Adam Raw and Davey Vega will not be on this event.

Also signed for this event: Shorty Biggs, Brandon Aarons, , Steven Kennedy and more.

Former UFC World Champion Kevin Randleman Picks Mark Bland over “The Future” Donovan Ruddick when they meet at High Voltage Wrestling.

By Brian “Flair” Kelley

For months Mark Bland of Absolute Wrestling Radio challenged champions around the Midwest.  With no takers Bland made the call himself to High Voltage Wrestling promoter TNT Keny G and the fire was lit for a feud that will rock St Louis.

Donovan Ruddick along with his manager The Magic Man forewarns AWR’S Matt Krueger to get out of his ring. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Matt Krueger hits Donovan Ruddick with a chair. A move that Krueger would soon regret. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

Matt Kruger goes for a ride for his trouble as the High Voltage Champion sends a message to Absolute Wrestling Radio’s Mark Bland. (Photo Credit Brian “Flair” Kelley)

 “The Future” Donovan Ruddick was not pleased with Absolute Wrestling Radio’s Matt Krueger and the respect that he showed the Champion at High Voltage Wrestling earlier this month in Granite City, Il. After words were exchanged  Matt Krueger took it upon himself to hit Ruddick with a chair. Ruddick would go on to destroy Matt Krueger and sent a message to Mark Bland in the process.

Mark Bland on the AWR Radio 5-10-09 was more than upset about the attack and he and TNT Keny G had words once again.  The stage is set for a war between Ruddick and Bland at High Voltage Wrestling in the near future.

 
Mark Bland started the mind games and sent this video out to let Ruddick know that there are many of his colleagues that feel as if Mark Bland will knock him out Volume 1.  Former UFC World Champion Kevin Randleman,  former UFC fighter Phil Baroni, St Louis Blues Cam Jansen, Bay –D Fyre Boy Records CEO and Brian Stull from ESPN radio were just a few of the stars that had sided with former pro wrestler Mark Bland.

 Check it out for yourself

PWP’s Fourth Anniversary Results!

From May 16, 2009…

A great crowd turned out to celebrate four years of PWP…no one could have ever expected what would happen by the end of the night…

1) Donnie Peppercricket beat Joey Daniels in a bloody and violent cage match to kick things off! Afterwards Brett Young and Mark Sterling came out to attack Donnie and get Joey to “man up.” Then in a shocking display Joey leaped off of the top of the cage with a leg drop to put Donnie through a table! This was just a taste of what was unfortunately to come.

2) “Babyface” Tony Cortez defeated The Yellow Dog in a highly entertaining match.

3) Preston Maxwell and “The Passion” Zac James defeated Jimmy Rockwell and Ricky Kwong.

4) Abu Colossus got a big win over Chris Havius in a tremendous match of power.

5) Stephen Saint beat Mike Sydal.

6) #1 Brett Young and Mark Sterling became the new PWP Tag Team Champions defeating “The Knights of Fire” – Jaysin Strife and Vic Victory! With a little help from Joey Daniels…this was still just a taste of what was to come.

7) “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt and Payday Patterson had a classic PWP Championship bout that ended in disgusting fashion. Wyatt retained his championship with assistance from Brett Young, Mark Sterling, and Joey Daniels! What then followed was pure mayhem as these four basically took over. Attacking innocent ring crew members, current and former members of the roster, and anyone who got in their way. They took our celebration and made it their own.

Nobody really knows what will happen from here, but it is safe to say that a new force has emerged in PWP, and they don’t look to be backing down any time soon.

Next event is June 27th at the Council Bluffs Armory, details and lineup to be announced in the coming weeks.

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