More horrors to come for 3XWrestling

By Mark Campos

3XWrestlings “Halloween Horror 4” is just over a week away and more matches have been announced to this already spook-tacular line up. There will be scares, screams and terrors at the Des Moines Social Club on October 1St for a frightful Friday night of pro wrestling action!

A pre-show match has been announced featuring the always cocky Brady A. Dezire taking on a familiar fan favorite, Tyler Cook. Cook should be looking to gain back some momentum after missing the last few 3XW shows while Dezire will be looking for a big win that could put him on the main show. The pre-show match starts early for those who purchase tickets in advance so you do not want to miss out this awesome match up that will be featured on next month’s 3XW web show Outside the Ring. (Editors note Go to their website to check out the Brand new Outside the Ring now)

There will also be a tag team match with American Ground and Pound, featuring Nate Bash and Ben Sailer, going against the team of Sir Bradley Charles and “The American Fury” Jon West. This match could decide which of these teams should face the winner of the Tag Team title match that will also take place that night. With American Ground and Pound ranked at number two in the tag team division and Charles and West at number three these teams will give everything they got to get a title shot.

Plenty of more matches are already set for “Halloween Horror 4” including championship title bouts, grudge matches and the bone breaking, head crunching over the top battle royal! The video featured this week takes a look at last year’s battle royal at “Halloween Horror 3” and is also 3XW’s match of the month.

In addition to the pro wrestling there will also be a costume contest with prizes being given away to the top costumes during the intermission. Come out as your favorite or least favorite 3XW wrestler if you’re not afraid!

3XWrestling’s “Halloween Horror 4” will be held at the Des Moines Social Club on October 1st located at 1408 Locust Street in Des Moines, IA. Tickets can be purchased online at 3XWrestling.com or at Cup O’Kryptonite and both Jay’s CD and Hobby locations. Advance presale tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for kids 10 and under. Ticket will also be sold the night of the show at $15 for adults, $6 for kids 10 and under and kids 3 and under are free. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with the bell time being 7:30 p.m. Please no Casanova impersonations.

Mark Sterling wins the 2010 King Of Des Moines tournament plus full results from this weekends event.

Results thanks to the 3XW Website

Des Moines Social Club
1408 Locust St
Des Moines, IA

Thanks to all the fans who came out to see an excellent night of wrestling action!

King of Des Moines Tournament Event Results:

1. Pre-show match – Brady A. Dezire pinned Jon West after a superkick.

2. King of Des Moines Quarterfinals – “The Unbreakable” Zach Thompson pinned “The Popular” Nate Bash after countering out of Bash’s Michinoku Driver with a cradle pin. Great high flying battle.

3. King of Des Moines Quarterfinals – In a battle of 3XW‘s two biggest athletes, Brian Ash pinned Maddog McDowell after punching him with brass knuckles while the referee was distracted by Todd Countryman and Casanova. Countryman’s loaded briefcase was also involved.

4. King of Des Moines Quarterfinals – “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt pinned “The Professional” Ben Sailer following a Kansas Tumbleweed (Lightning Spiral) in a great technical, submission-based encounter.

5. King of Des Moines Quarterfinals - Mark Sterling beat “Delicious” Devin Carter by submission with the Markshooter in a very heated bout.

6. King of Des Moines Semi-Finals – “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt beat “The Unbreakable” Zach Thompson by submission with the Crossface in a very heated, hard-hitting encounter. Thompson came very close to defeating Wyatt on a number of occasions.

7. King of Des Moines Semi-Finals – Mark Sterling pinned Brian Ash. After the match, Ash and 3XW Commissioner Todd Countryman tried to assault Sterling with the brass knuckles, only for Sterling to move out of Countryman’s clutches, duck Ash’s punch only for Ash to stop his swing just in time to avoid hitting Countryman. Sterling then dropkicked Ash into Countryman and Countryman tumbled to the ground. Sterling then grabbed his own pair of knuckles from his trunks and punched Ash out with them to the cheers of the crowd.

8. Six Man Scramble for the 3XW Unified Pure Wrestling championship – “The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell successfully defended the title, pinning “The Canadian Sex Icon” Ryan Slade with a Rock N’ Rollup to win. Also competing were Hunter Matthews, Casanova, “The Right Price” Aaron Masterson and Sir Bradley Charles.

9. 3XW Heavyweight championship – Rory Fox successfully defended the title, pinning “The Laotian Sensation” Ricky Kwong following a Fox Bomb. Kwong’s manager Chad Mylan was involved many times throughout the match and Kwong almost came away with the belt on more than one occasion. Directly before the end of the bout, Fox finally got his hands and Mylan and punched him right off the ring apron to a big response from the fans.

10. King of Des Moines Tournament Finals – Mark Sterling pinned “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt with a cradle pin in an excellent wrestling match.

After the bout, Wyatt challenged Sterling to a rematch at Clobberpalooza Classic 3 on September 3rd at the Des Moines Social Club.

3XW July 9th 5 year Anniversary commercial

Featuring:

3XW Heavyweight Championship – Ladder Match
Rory Fox
vs.
“The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt (c)

Title vs. Title – Winner take all unification match
3XW Cruiserweight champion “The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell
vs.
3XW Pure Wrestling champion “The Viking Warrior” Kraig Keesaman

Six man tag team action
“The Anarchist” Arik Cannon & The Northstar Express – Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz
vs.
The Gentlemen’s Club – Gage Octane & the 3XW Tag Team champions – “Delicious” Devin Carter & Casanova w/Todd Countryman

Singles match
Brian Ash w/Todd Countryman
vs.
Mark Sterling

Triple Threat
“The Unbreakable” Zach Thompson
vs.
Ryan Slade
vs.
Brady A. Dezire

Tag Team match
The Horn Dogs – Maddog McDowell & Krotch
vs.
Midwest Ground & Air – Benjamin Sailer & Nate Bash

Singles match
“The Laotian Sensation” Ricky Kwong w/Chad Mylan
vs.
Sir Bradley Charles

Singles match
“The Right Price” Aaron Masterson
vs.
Hunter Matthews

Tickets:

General Admission $12 Advance Tickets| $15.00 At the Door
Kids 10 & Under $6.00
Kids 3 & Under FREE Admission

Tickets go on sale June 12th at:

Jay’s CD & Hobby
5921 SE 14th
Des Moines, IA

Cup O’ Kryptonite – The Original Coffee & Comic shop!
4521 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA

3XW July 9th after show party will take place at our sponsor:
Z’s Bar
1511 South Union St
Des Moines, IA

All fans are welcome to attend the after party to eat & drink with the 3XWrestling wrestlers & crew!

Purchase tickets online

3XW Downtown Destruction II – June 4, 2010 – Des Moines Social Club – Des Moines, Iowa Results

If you haven’t already heard, Ring of Honor World champion Tyler Black competed at Downtown Destruction II in a total surprise.

Tyler Black excites the 3XW Fans. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

3XW Downtown Destruction II – June 4, 2010 – Des Moines Social Club – Des Moines, Iowa Results

RESULTS:

Hunter Mathews toys with Aaron Masterson (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Masterson finds himself in a bad spot. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Mathews sets Masterson up for a Superplex.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

DOWN GOES Mathews(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

1-2-3 Aaron Masterson defeats Hunter Mathews for the second time. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Aaron Masterson celebrates (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

It’s true Masterson has your number Mathews.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

1. “The Right Price” Aaron Masterson beat Hunter Matthews with 15 seconds left in a 5-minute challenge by reversing Matthews piledriver attempt into a jacknife rollup pin. Hunter took the mic prior to the match and said there was no way Masterson could beat him in 5 minutes. Matthews has now been pinned by Masterson twice.

Promo – The Gentlemen’s Club came out and manager/3XW Commissioner Todd Countryman announced that it was now a 5-on-4 elimination tag wiith him as the Gentlemen’s Club additional partner. Their opponents then came out accompanied by former 3XW President Skylar Pierce. Sterling explained that being a former member of the Gentlemen’s Club, he knew they would be up to something tonight, so he contacted Skylar, the former 3XW president. Skylar received the OK from the Board of Directors to add an additional member to Sterling’s team…none other than Ring of Honor World champion Tyler Black!!

-(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Brady A. Dezire works the arm of Buck Albright. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Albright gives Dezire a message that he will not be pushed around.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Dezire keeps Albright from coming back into the ring.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

2. Brady A. Dezire beat Buck Albright following a schoolboy rollup with his feet on the ropes for leverage.

"The Viking Warrior" Kraig Keesaman. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

A big blow from Kessaman.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

A big blow from Kessaman.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Kessaman was nasty on this night.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Though I missed a lot of Bash’s offense with my picture taking this match was very good with Kessaman winning a tough matchup. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

3. “The Viking Warrior” Kraig Keesaman successfully defended the 3XW Pure Wrestling title over Nate Bash by drilling him with a Nordic Spike after crotching Bash on the top turnbuckle in an excellent match. Keesaman has now not been pinned or submitted in 24 months.

For the ladies Tyler Cook.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

The rematch of the 2009 MWR Match of the Year Tyler Cook and The Rebel Jeremy Wyatt.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

These former partners do not like each other one bit.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Wyatt moves out of the way just in time and Cook injurys his arm, a key turning moment in this match. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Wyatt drags Cook by the hair much to the dismay of the fans.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Lets watch a master at work as Wyatt works on the injured arm of Cook and in return the heart of Cook as he does not submit but fights out to keep his hopes alive. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

This could be it!! (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Pure Heart and determination from Cook is the difference at this point of the match. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Cook fights back and sends Wyatt overhead.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Cook drops Wyatt.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Amazed that the big move wasn’t enough to take out the Champ.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Wyatt works towards another huge win. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Fan Favorite Rory Fox will meet Wyatt one more time in July!!(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

4. “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt successfully defended the 3XW Heayweight title over Tyler Cook, submitting him to a crossface. Wyatt is now the longest reigning Heavyweight champion in 3XW history.

- Following the match, Rory Fox came out and officially announced he would be using his Gauntlet for the Gold title shot against Wyatt at the 5 Year Anniversary Event in July. Wyatt said “fine, but I choose the stipulation. It’s going to be a…..” and then Wyatt walked away.

One 3XW fan gives Tony Sly a hard time. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Tony Sly is not amused. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Ben Sailer (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Fan favorite Matty star is in the dangerous clutches of Sailer(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Star has the champ down..(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Sailer has a wonderful arsenal of moves. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Jimmy Rockwell would go on to win this wild matchup. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

5. “The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell successfully defended the 3XW Cruiserweight championship over Tony Sly, Ben Sailer and Matty Starr after pinning Sly with a Rock n’ Rollup.
- Before the match, Sly announced that if he lost tonight, he would quit 3XW.
- Following the match, Kraig Keesaman unsuccessfully tried to attack Rockwell with his axe and Rockwell announced that they will be having a title unification match at the 5 Year Anniversary event in July.

Ryan Slade and AJ Smooth (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Fan Favorites Sir Bradley Charles and Jon West. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Jon West is in deep trouble. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Looking for air is the young West.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Sir Bradley Charles changes the momentum in this tag team match.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

A big win for the young duo. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

6. Sir Bradley Charles and Jon West beat Sexy and Smooth (Ryan Slade and A.J. Smooth) after West distracted the Canadians enough for SBC to stop the Fastball Special by pushing Slade into Smooth, causing Smooth to crotch himself on the top turnbuckle and flail helplessly while Charles pinned Slade with an O’Conner Roll. Huge upset, as the No. 1 contenders to the 3XW Tag Team titles lost to a first-time team of rookies. Impressive showing by West and SBC.

Kwong brings the pain with his powerful legs. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Chad Mylans protégé Ricky Kwong was looking to make a name for himself by beating the man who would be in the main event in July. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Fox was in trouble.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Fox makes a comeback.

7. Rory Fox defeated “The Laotian Sensation” Ricky Kwong (with “The Laotian Liaison” Chad Mylan and Mylan’s new MMA secruity guard) with a Fox Bomb.

Believe it or not but Fox got the win but it would be Wyatt who would celebrate as he attacked Fox and let him know next month it is a LADDER MATCH!!(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

- After the match, Wyatt attacked Fox with a ladder and announced that their Heavyweight title match in July will be a ladder match

Two of the best in the world today Tyler Black and Mark Sterling lead their teammates Zach Thompson, Krotch and Maddog McDowell to the ring against Sterling’s old partners The Gentlemans Club.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Sterling and Black double team Devin Carter. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Black cranks on Delicious Devin Carters arm. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Maddog shows off his power!(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

After Brian Ash turns the tide for his team Casanova taunts the fans favorites. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Here we see The Gentlemans Club leader Todd Countryman’s total offense in this match before he is counted out from running away. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Carter repays Sterling.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Zach Thompson is one of the Midwest top high risk stars. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Gage delivers a big move on Thomspon. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

World Champion Tyler Black has no way out of this one. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Brian Ash was a juggernaut in this contest.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

BIG BODYSLAM(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Sterling leap frogs Ash.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

The 2009 MWR Wrestler of the Year delivers a European Uppercut. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Black just hit a big dropkick. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Black prepares to hit Ash on the outside. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Black would make the mistake of using a belt on Ash and getting caught by Referee Jeremy Robb (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Sterling wanted to beat his former partners so bad he refused to release Octane allowing the ref to overturn the decision allowing Octane to continue and Sterling DQ. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Thompson would show heart but the odds would be too much. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Thompson’s partners came to his rescue but a little too late as The Gentleman’s Club was victorious (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

Thompson’s partners came to his rescue but a little too late as The Gentleman’s Club was victorious (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)

8. 10-Man Elimination Tag Team match – The Gentlemen’s Club (Brian Ash, Gage Octane, Devin Carter, Casanova and Todd Countryman) beat Mark Sterling, “The Unbreakable” Zach Thompson, Maddog McDowell, Krotch and Ring of Honor World champion Tyler Black. It came down to Ash and Thompson and Ash pinned Thompson despite a valiant effort on the part of Thompson. Black was eliminated when the referee saw him hit Ash with a title belt that Ash tried to hit him with first and Sterling was DQ’d for refusing to release a Sharpshooter on Octane after Octane had already tapped out. Thompson then pinned Octane before taking the final fall to Ash.

After the bout, the Gentlemen’s Club continued to assault Thompson, who was saved by all his partners to the cheers of the crowd.

Next up – 3XW’s top event of the year, the 5 Year Anniversary Event! Details can be found here: http://www.3xwrestling.com/events2.htm

3XWrestling Presents Annual Gauntlet for the Gold on May 7th.

April 28, 2010

Des Moines-based 3XWrestling Presents Annual Gauntlet for the Gold
May 7th Event Features Biggest Battle Royal In The History of Des Moines!

DES MOINES, Iowa – Fresh off “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt and Tyler Black battling to a 30-minute time-limit draw in one of the greatest matches in 3XW history earlier this month, Des Moines-based 3XWrestling (3XW) is set to impress fans once again as it presents Over the Top on May 7th at the Des Moines Social Club, one of the top venues for professional wrestling in the Midwest.

Featuring some of the most talented wrestlers in the United States, Over the Top is scheduled to feature a variety of compelling matches, including the fifth annual “Gauntlet for the Gold” battle royal!

Commercial:

Here’s the Over the Top TV commercial that is scheduled to air this week during TNA Impact and next week during WWE NXT and TNA Impact for those with Mediacom cable in Des Moines. It will also air throughout both weeks on a variety of channels carried by Mediacom.

3XW Outside the Ring:

From the 3XWrestling studios, it’s the May 2010 edition of 3XWrestling’s acclaimed web show Outside the Ring! This episode catches up wrestling fans on all the news following the hugely successful Spring Showdown event in April and builds toward the highly anticipated Over the Top event on Friday, May 7th at the Des Moines Social Club. Visit http://www.3xwrestling.com/for more information about upcoming events, view the Match of the Month and to visit Shop3XW, the official online store of 3XWrestling! Tickets for Over the Top are available at http://www.3XWrestling.com and at Jay’s CD & Hobby, 5921 S.E. 14th St in Des Moines, Iowa.

http://www.3xwrestling.com/videos.htm

3XW Match of the Month:

The “Gauntlet for the Gold” battle royal has become one 3XW’s top yearly traditions and for the first time ever, the original “Gauntlet for the Gold” is available to watch for free! The winner of this Rumble-style battle royal earns a 3XW Heavyweight title shot. This battle took place as part of 3XW’s Road to Glory event on Feb. 18, 2006 in Des Moines, Iowa. For more information about one of the top wrestling promotions in the Midwest and to purchase event DVDs, visit http://www.3xwrestling.com/

Full Announced and Updated Card for Over the Top – 3XW‘s 60th Event!:

5th Annual “Gauntlet for the Gold” battle royal! – winner receives a future 3XW Heavyweight title shot! A new wrestler enters the ring every 60 seconds!
Confirmed entrants:
Rory Fox – National star who had a phenomenal series of matches with Wyatt for belt
Brian Ash – Former two-time 3XW Heavyweight champion, including being first to hold gold.
Maddog McDowell – Winningest battle royal competitor in 3XW history
“Delicious” Devin Carter – 2009 Gauntlet for the Gold Winner, first to enter No. 1 and win
Gage Octane – Former 3XW Heavyweight champion, has made final five of every Gauntlet
Mark Sterling – Former 3XW Pure Wrestling champion and considered a top threat to win
“The Viking Warrior” Kraig Keesaman - 3XW Pure Wrestling champion, longest undefeated
“The Right Price” Aaron Masterson – Just picked up first major victory of his career
“The Laotian Sensation” Ricky Kwong – Has not been pinned or submitted since May 2009
Krotch – Impressive speed and athleticism and unorthodox style counteract slim build
Sir Bradley Charles – Skilled rookie trained by Lance Storm has quickly become fan favorite
“The Canadian Sex Icon” Ryan Slade – One-half of very talented Sexy and Smooth team
A.J. Smooth – One-half of very talented and successful Sexy and Smooth tag team
Hunter Matthews – Rulebreaker now on a revenge mission after losing to Masterson
Brady A. Dezire – One of 3XW’s top cruiserweights, Dezire hopes third time’s the charm
“The American Fury” Jon West – Talented rookie trained by Carter looks to make impact
Mike Sydal or “The Unbreakable” Zach Thompson – Either aerialist is a dangerous threat

More to be named soon! See comments from all announced competitors on the May 2010 episode of Outside the Ring!

3XW Heavyweight championship!
3XW Cruiserweight champion “The Rockstar” Jimmy Rockwell
vs.
“The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt (c)

Loser Leaves 3XWrestling!
“The Unbreakable” Zach Thompson - 2009 3XW “Most Popular Wrestler of the Year” vs. his High Flyers tag team partner, Mike Sydal – 2009 Pro Wrestling Illustrated “Rookie of the Year”

Grudge Match!
Mark Sterling vs. Gage Octane

3XW Pure Wrestling championship!
“The Right Price” Aaron Masterson vs. “The Viking Warrior” Kraig Keesaman (c)

Women’s Wrestling!
Claudia Del Solis vs. current SHIMMER and former WCW star Malia Hosaka

Also featuring an appearance by the Mid Iowa Rollers women’s roller derby team!

Tickets on sale at:

Jay’s CD & Hobby
5921 SE 14th
Des Moines, IA

Or at http://www.3XWrestling.com on the events page!

**A special note about Over the Top ticket sales: Starting with the May 7th event we will be doing a advance ticket price of $12.00 per general admission ticket and a night of the show/walk up price of $15.00 per general admission ticket. Kids tickets remain $6.00.

We want to make sure everyone is aware of this ahead of time and encourage everyone to pre-purchase tickets to retain the $12.00 ticket price.

If you have an advance purchase ticket you will get in to the show to get your seat 10 minutes earlier!

Advance tickets purchased through http://www.3XWrestling.com will be available to pick up at the event.**

$12.00 General Admission advance purchase
$6.00 Kids
FREE 3 & under

General admission tickets will be $15.00 the night of the event.
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**After party at Z’s Bar – 1511 South Union St – Just south of Principal Park!**

Food & drinks are available at Z’s Bar.

Meet, greet & eat with your favorite 3XW wrestlers & staff.

Doors open for Over the Top at 7 p.m. (6:45 p.m. for advance ticket holders) for a 7:30 p.m. start time. The Des Moines Social Club is located at 1408 Locust St. in beautiful downtown Des Moines.

Founded in 2005, 3XWrestling, a Des Moines-based organization, has performed in front of thousands of fans across Iowa and been featured on KCWI TV, Des Moines Radio Group stations, Iowa Public Radio and in publications including the Des Moines Register, Juice, Cityview and Pro Wrestling Illustrated. 3XW events are held the first Friday of each month in Des Moines.

3XWrestling and its performers are also heavily involved with charity work. Most recently, 3XW and Toys For Tots worked together at November Knockout to collect toys to help provide a happier holiday for children.

In February 2009, one-legged wrestling star Zach Gowen competed in 3XW and helped raise over $10,000 to help the family of a young man whose leg was amputated due to his battle with cancer. All proceeds from that event we’re given to the family to offset medical costs, with every wrestler performing on a volunteer basis.

For more information about 3XWrestling, including details on purchasing advance tickets to events, bringing 3XW to your town and to watch 3XW’s highly-acclaimed monthly webshow Outside the Ring and the Free Match of the Month, please visit http://www.3XWrestling.com. Card subject to change.

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3XWrestling Presents Action-Packed Halloween Horror III Event

3XWrestling Presents Action-Packed Halloween Horror III Event
Iowa’s Top Wrestling Company Holds Premier Fall Showcase

DES MOINES, Iowa – After performing in front of a record crowd in September, Des Moines-based 3XWrestling (3XW) once again invades the Des Moines Social Club to hold Halloween Horror III. The stacked Oct. 16 event features three title matches and a battle royal, among many others.

In a first for 3XW, the main event of Halloween Horror III sees 3XW Heavyweight champion “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt, fresh off a victory over internationally-recognized wrestling star Al Snow, defend his championship against a challenger determined by a battle royal earlier in the evening. Never before has a 3XW Heavyweight champion had to defend his championship against the challenge of a same-night battle royal winner.

“I don’t care who I have to defend against in October – whether it’s Devin Carter, Jimmy Rockwell, Mark Sterling, Rory Fox, that punk Tyler Cook or even some fool from the crowd – I’ll beat down anyone who dares challenge me for my title!” said a confident Wyatt.

Heading into the Oct. 16 event, Wyatt, who is widely considered the best wrestler in the Midwest among wrestling fans, has defeated a who’s who of professional wrestling in 2009, including Al Snow and Ring of Honor stars Jerry Lynn, Tyler Black, Davey Richards and Sonjay Dutt. Wyatt has only lost a handful of times in 3XW in the past four years.

The 3XW Tag Team titles will also be defended as current champions The High Flyers (Mike Sydal and “The Unbreakable” Zach Thompson) battle Sexy and Smooth (A.J. Smooth and “The Canadian Sex Icon”Ryan Slade) in a highly-anticipated tag team attraction.

In a rematch two months in the making, “The Viking Warrior” Kraig Keesaman, the 3XW Pure Wrestling champion, puts his 14-month undefeated streak on the line against the challenge of former three-time Pure Wrestling champion Tyler Cook in what should be a classic hard-hitting battle.

Local powerhouse fan favorite Maddog McDowell will battle Mark Sterling, a vicious technical wrestling master, in singles competition.

Among those also competing on Oct. 16 are 3XW Cruiserweight champion Casanova, “Delicious” Devin Carter, “The Right Price” Aaron Masterson, “The Laotian Sensation” Ricky Kwong, “Torturous” Tony Sly, Brady A. Dezire, Rory Fox and more!

Doors open at 7 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. start time. The Des Moines Social Club is located at 1408 Locust St. in Des Moines.

Founded in 2005, 3XWrestling, a Des Moines-based organization, has performed in front of thousands of fans across Iowa and been featured on Iowa Public Radio and in publications including Juice and Cityview. 3XW events are held monthly in Des Moines.

3XW and its performers are also heavily involved with charity work. 3XW recently joined forces with Blockbuster Video and heavy metal band-on-the-rise Dark Mirror to hold a fundraiser event for local firefighters.

Last February, one-legged wrestling star Zach Gowen competed in 3XW and helped raise over $10,000 to help the family of a young man whose leg was amputated due to his battle with cancer. All proceeds from that event we’re given to the family to offset medical costs, with every wrestler performing on a volunteer basis.

For more information about 3XWrestling, including details on purchasing advance tickets, please visit www.3XWrestling.com. Card subject to change.

Come find out why 3XW is the best kept secret in Des Moines-area family-friendly entertainment!