We’ve received word that Harker Dirge, a professional wrestling veteran and Central Illinois Wrestling staple will be at this Saturday’s event. Dirge is a well-respected wrestler around the area, but has never worked for New Midwest Wrestling before.
Harker Dirge has stated that he will make the biggest impact ever for New Midwest Wrestling with one target in particular… Who could he mean?
New Midwest Wrestling is RELAUNCHED, REVIVED and RELOADED!
TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE JUST $10.00 – ADVANCE TICKETS ARE $8.00 – CHILDREN 6-UNDER ARE FREE!
Lanphier High School Gymnasium
1300 N 11th St – Springfield, Illinois
Saturday, January 19th, 2013
Doors Open at 6:30 PM, Bell Time at 7:00 PM
You can get advanced tickets online or by calling 217-816-2112
Matches Signed:
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RISK vs REWARD
Benz vs “The Dodgeball Superstar” Tyler Priegel
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Central Illinois Tag Team Dream Match
The Hooligans (Mason and Devin Cutter) vs Zero Gravity (Brett Gakiya and CJ Esparza)
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New Midwest Wrestling Champion, Dan The Man makes his first championship defense. CHAMPION’S CHOICE!
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New Midwest Wrestling Tag Team Championship
Champions, The PS Express (Scott Keyes and Perry Winkle) vs The #KOA (Sugar Dunkerton and Aaron Epic)
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“The Ultimate Utility Player” Tony G vs Nelson Sixx
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Central Illinois Championship Match
Jonathan Magnus w/Stephani King vs Nate Knox
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Grudge Match
Southern Bloodlines (The Dixieland Destoyer and Waylon) vs The Crew (Eric Logan and Derek Moss)
The Tokyo Monster Kahagas. Duane Long Photographer— NWA Ring Warriors
Wrestlers around the Midwest are on red alert as we speak due to the announcement that the world wide superstar Kahagas will once again return on April 6th in Glen Carbon, Illinois for NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling then the very next night in Kansas City, Kansas with NWA Metro Pro Wrestling.
It has been since October 16th, 2010 that Kahagas has terrorized the area during a run as the High Voltage Wrestling Champion. A feud that saw him have classic battles with the best have to offer including Dingo, Flash Flanagan, Bloody Harker Dirge, and the KC Killers( Jeremy Wyatt and Mark Sterling).
During IWA-MidSouth’s last attempt at the Ted Petty tournament, the company decided to have a try-out for aspiring wrestlers. MWR was on hand as “Tokyo Monster” walked in the building, you could see the fear in the eyes of the wrestlers as they scurried around to find out if they had drawn the unlucky number to take on the Superstar.
When the dust settled of over twenty one matches that night , Kahagas entered the main event and stole the show with a win and along with a standing ovation from the fans with chants of “Please come back”. The IWA-Midsouth promoter was so impressed he invited “Tokyo Monster” to take part in round one of the IWA-Midsouth Ted Petty tournament against the future Ring of Honor World Champion Roderick Strong.
Though the tournament or match would never happen, the legend of Kahagas continued to grow.
Time has gone by but nothing has changed as Kahagas have been on tours of Carlos Colons World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico, been to the Dominican Republic and traveled up and down the east and west coast. Videos and photos of Kahagas have been pouring into the MWR office that proved that he was pounding his opponents into submission while having fans run for cover.
Feuds and matches with the very best have only made the man more dangerous. WWE,TNA and ROH stars have not been safe as he has went to battle with Jay Lethal, Sabu, Scotty 2 Hotty, Low Ki, Michael Tarver, Kevin Thorn, Tatanka, and the veteran Cuban Assassin.
In Texas, he went to the finals of the first ever GWT tournament that had legends vote on the matches. Wrestling greats that were on hand for the voting process were Harley Race, Killer Karl Kox, Iceman King Parson, Stan “The Lariat” Hansen, and Jake Roberts to name just a few.
When it was announced that the NWA Junior World title was vacated and a tournament was to be done to crown, Kahagas was among the first one wanting a shot at the title, promising to bring respect, recognition and honor to the belt once more.
The NWA National Heavyweight Champion has shown up with a blood lust. Duane Long Photographer— NWA Ring Warriors
The NWA wisely saw the talents in the Tokyo Monster and instead of the NWA Junior title; he was offered a golden opportunity at the NWA National Champion Chance Prophet.
Chance Prophet has been the NWA National Champion since February 19, 2011. The prestigious NWA National title has a rich history starting with the very first champion Jack Brisco who defeated Terry Funk in the finals of a tournament on October 1980. Since then great men like Buzz Sawyer, Paul Orndorff, Wahoo McDaniel, Ted DiBiase and one of the original Four Horsemen Tully Blanchard have all held the title.
The Tokyo Monster wants Chance Prophet to try a little filet of sole! Duane Long Photographer—NWA Ring Warriors
The toughest challenge to date for the NWA National Champion Chance Prophet has been the Tokyo Monster who has been stalking him as of late meeting him twice at NWA Ring Warriors. The action has been so intense that in only their second meeting ever NWA Ring Warriors demanded that the match be contained with lumberjacks surrounding the ring. Still no one was safe as the match was called off due to a Double Disqualification, after referee Bruce Michaels was assaulted by a chair that left him bleeding.
The Kahagas-Prophet match ends in another double disqualification as a dazed and bloody referee Bruce Michaels is helped from ringside. Duane Long Photographer
The next NWA Ring Warriors card will be in Fort Lauderdale at the National Guard Armory on Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Titled “Battle of the Belts,” the event will kick off South Florida’s WrestleMania weekend which includes shows and events from Ring of Honor, Dragon Gate and WrestleReunion.
Larry Brannon has set in motion to end the chaos once and for all as the NWA National Heavyweight Champ Chance Prophet will clash one more time with The Tokyo Monster Kahagas, except this time it will be in a Steel Cage and the only way to win is for one of the competitors to climb out of the cage.
Not only will there be two NWA officials at ringside, but former three-time NWA World Tag Team Champions, the New Heavenly Bodies (“Vivacious” Vito DeNucci and “Casanova” Chris Nelson) will serve as special enforcement referees for the match.
Then less than a week later one of the most traveled wrestlers in the world today, “The Tokyo Monster” Kahagas will return to the Midwest on April 6th and April 7th. If Kahagas should defeat Chance Prophet for the NWA National title, this will be among the first title defenses for the new champ.
Regardless, a man who has been in main events around the world returns from his year and half absence in the Midwest to once again.
Don’t miss the man who ran Godzilla out of Tokyo, Kahagas.
Trained by Exotic Adrian Street, “Bloody” Harker Dirge has entertained fans around the world since 1995. One of the very best promo men in the sport today, Dirge does not back down from anyone.
Harker Dirge is known for his dark personality, vicious ring behavior and his ability to absorb punishment during a match. Watch out for his “Dirt Nap” version of the sleeper hold. It has ended many matches.
Dirge has been in the ring against all time greats such as Al Snow, Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Gangrel and Luna Vachon, Tracy Smothers, Larry Zbyszko, Rick Steiner, Dan The Beast Severn, Christian, and Rhino.
Dirge has thrilled fans in macths in the Midwest against Cowboy Bob Orton, Brandon Aarons, Mason Beck, Brandon Espinosa, Christian Rose and including a vicious war with the one and only SABU.
We are excited to announce that the #40 Card in the MWR set is “Bloody Harker Dirge.
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Please support Rob and his hard work by purchasing a copy of his comic for only .50 cents here
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Brandon Graves fought Simply Jon Divosi to a no contest
PWE Tag Champs Dead Sexy pinned Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins Austin Lane pinned Eric Wayne Knight Wagner pinned Jason Vendetta Evan Money pinned Eric Allen Bloody Harker Dirge pinned Mephisto PWE US Champ Blake Steel pinned Jimmy Karryt Mississippi Madman beat The Future Donovan Ruddick with Mr Late Nite by DQ to win the PWE Heavyweight title
On January 30th NWA Supremebrought together some of the best talent in the Midwest. The 2009 Missouri Wrestling Revival Wrestler of the Year and NWA Central States Champion Mark Sterling went one on one with “Bloody” Harker Dirge for a chance to meet NWA Champion in the future. Sterling would retain the title but because he lost by DQ it will be Dirge meeting The Sheik.
The 2009 PWI Rookie of the Year Mike Sydal took on the exciting DaCobra. MWR got our first looked at Bear ST. Pierre who lived up to the hype as he won a big match against the Rebel Jeremy Wyatt and D’Andre King in a three way dance.
In the main event we got to see a cage match starring the 2009 MWR Tag team of the Year Devin and Mason Cutter going up against Oliver Cain and Jason Lyte.
I would like to thank NWA Supremefor a great time as this was our first time in their area. MWR fans I hope that you enjoy the Photo recap of Mike Van Hoogstraat.
NWA Supreme gave 10 bell salute to honor the great NWA Promoter Ed Chuman who past away recently/ (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Drew Thomas cranks on Neil Diamond Cutters head in the opening match.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Neil leapfrogs Drew Thomas(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
The tag team of Counter Culture (Matt Cage and Neil Diamond Cutter) looked strong early. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Neil Diamond Cutter drops the bomb on Cerveza. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Drew Thomas & Cecil Cerverza d. Matt Cage & Neil Diamond Cutter
Shank Barzini gets a warning from the ref for his illegal behavior. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Jimmy Karryt busted open from Shank Barzini fights back to no avail.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Shank Barzini d. Jimmy Karryt
DaCobra takes on the 2009 PWI Rookie of the Year Mike Sydal(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
DaCobra tries to slow down Sydal.. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Mike Sydal punishes DaCobra in the corner. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Beautiful dropkicks is just a small sample of the great offense from Sydal.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
DaCobra shows that he can dish out the high flying moves as well on the way to a big win. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*DaCobra d. Mike Sydal
Bears friend MMA Star Dan Hornbuckle takes out the comish's helping hand. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
D'Andre King nails Jeremy Wyatt in the corner.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Wyatt goes to the air against the BIG and Powerful Bear St. Pierre.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Always innovated The Rebel Jeremy Wyatt uses King as a weapon. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat
Bear ST Pierre fights back. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
My good friend Mike who took the photos still talks about the this move off the top rope from Bear St Pierre.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Impressive for sure as Pierre goes all out, here is misses but rallies back to get the win in the match between these three Midwest stars.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Bear St. Pierre d. D’Andre King & Jeremy Wyatt (triple)
The NWA Central States Champion and 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year Mark Sterling is all smiles heading in 2010. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Bloody Harker Dirge and Mark Sterling battle outside of the ring.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Sterling is ruthless!!! (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Dirge goes for a ride.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
A beautiful suplex from Dirge gets him closer for the title. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
*Bloody Harker Dirge d. NWA CS Mark Sterling by DQ
All out war before the match even started.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
The Hooligans feels the full weight of Hybrids Cain. (Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat
The Hybrids looked strong against the 2009 MWR Tag team of the Year.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Chaos in the cage.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
Both teams looking too escape.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
The Hybrids win the match but feel the results in the end as Cain in bloodied to a pulp.(Photo Credit Michael R Van Hoogstraat)
NWA Supreme heats up the winter with a card stacked from top to bottom. In the main event is one of the most talked about tag teams in the Midwest The Hooligans going up against the Hybrids in a STEEL Cage.
The NWA Central States Champion Mark Sterling will be defending his title against the always dangerous and entertaining “Bloody” Harker Dirge. Will Dirge take the title into the darkness or will Sterling add another big win to his resume?
The PWI Rookie of the Year Mike Sydal will be in the house as he goes one on one with the breathtaking aerialist DaCobra. This match promises to be a high flying wrestling classic that you will not want to miss!!!
MWR fans who do you think will win these three monumental matches in 2010?
PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT returns to Springfield, IL on November 6th with “CAPITAL CITY CHAOS” at CAPITAL CITY BAR & GRILL. Located at 3149 S. Dirksen Parkway the show will be held in the theater with an 8PM Start. *Card Subject To Change*
Added for THIS FRIDAY in Springfield, IL:
Mephisto, “The Appex Of Appeal” Blake Steel, Matt Cage.
also…
Gavin Alexander, who at one time was known on local radio as “Rage”, has issued a challenge to another local radio host in Hillbilly Joe (a DJ from basement radio), to bring someone to wrestle him at the show.
The two personalities exchanged insults back and forth last night during “The Hillbilly Joe Show” on basemenradio.net, and after a phone call was placed, Joe accepted the challenge.
Who will be Hillbilly Joe’s hired gun?
Whoever it is, Hillbilly Joe promises that after November 6th, Gavin Alexander will never step foot inside a wrestling ring again.
Tune into the “Hillbilly Joe Show” on basementradio.net next Thursday night from 10PM-Midnight for more on this developing story.
Tickets can be purchased in adavnce at Capital City Bar & Grill, or at the door on the night of the show for only $10.00.
