Really good crowd for the Argosy Casino show...sounds like the same was true for the Q&A session with the legends on Friday.
Honestly, I feel a bit out of place at shows like this...I'm not old enough to remember the heydays of some of these guys. St. Louis has a storied history with regards to professional wrestling, so it's pretty cool to see some of the people who paved the way for the current scene.
Gary Jackson used the nickname "Night Train" that was once given to him by Bruiser/King Kong Brody. I always thought Brody used the "Bruiser" name to avoid conflict with King Kong Bundy; from what I've been told, it was actually the opposite situation as Brody used the "King Kong" name in the Midwest to avoid conflict with Dick The Bruiser. Solid opener between Gary and Bobby D(who, as previously noted, has slimmed down quite a bit in the time I've seen him).
Kevin X and Alexandre Rudolph didn't click too well at times but it was a decent outing. Rudolph tried to make a name for himself by pushing around Baron Von Raschke...that earned him a taste of the BRAAAAIN CLAAAAAWWWWW~! I assume the referee didn't feel like asking nicely for the visiting legend to not interfere in the match, so Rudolph just got counted out instead.
David DeLorean subbed for Jon Webb(who worked MMWA at South Broadway)...I think Gary was the only person who worked both shows. Hadn't seen Jason Jones before...solid worker from what I saw. DeLorean showed surprising agility for a big guy as he did a moonsault...too bad Jones moved out of the way. Harley couldn't exactly play a physical role but Jones did put the WLW belt on his shoulder on the way out.
Kasa and Hargas had their working boots on...it helped that Gerry Brisco was keeping an eye on the proceedings thanks to his issue with manager Travis Cook. The superplex spill was scary as Hargas bounced off a ringside table on the way down. Kasa's Van Terminator attempt was impressive(though it didn't hit the mark).
Schmitt-Powers was a wild brawl as expected...Ron's old feud with Cowboy Bob Orton led to the surprise win for Schmitt. The post-match angle led to a change in next week's East Carondelet show as Trevor Murdoch won't be there...but Orton will.
With the buildup to the Classic Title match, I definitely thought a title change was a possibility...and it nearly happened. Too bad Flanagan didn't hide those brass knuckles a bit better...
The Big Texan looked very different in his new red-and-black gear and mask. Hard to believe Valentine is 62 years old...he looks the same as he always has(ditto for The Baron)! The final match ended with stereo figure-four leglocks from The Hammer and Brisco on Vaughn and Cook...well done.
It sounds like MMWA had an eventful show at South Broadway...Matt King won the Battle Royal Title from Chase King and Brian James captured the T.V. Championship from Jimmy D. Several WLW wrestlers debuted for the promotion(Webb, Jack Gamble, Michael Magnuson)...don't know if Kevin Esparza is a Harley trainee or a Broadway trainee. On top of that, Ace Hawkins returned to MMWA and nearly won the Heavyweight Title from Dave Osborne...things are getting interesting at the old Athletic Club.
Next weekend will be a busy one...Friday night is a rare show from FIST Combat(in conjunction with Dynamo Pro Wrestling) at Pop's in Sauget, IL with Sabu on the card. Saturday has SICW in East Carondelet with Cowboy Bob Orton and Butch Reed appearing...also on that night, CSCW returns to Swansea. Don't think anyone's running shows in the area on Memorial Day weekend...
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This Week In Wrestling
WWE(www.wwe.com)
Main Event on Wednesday 5/15 has:
-Kane vs. Seth Rollins
-Wade Barrett vs. Sin Cara
-Justin Gabriel vs. Cody Rhodes
NXT this week has:
-Big E Langston vs. Damien Sandow - NXT Title
-Danny Burch vs. Bray Wyatt
-Conor O'Brian vs. Briley Pierce & Kazma Sakamoto
-Natalya Neidhart vs. Summer Rae
Superstars this week has:
-Sin Cara vs. Michael McGillicutty
-Alex Riley vs. Cody Rhodes
Smackdown on Friday 5/17 has:
-Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus O'Shaunessy, & Randy Orton vs. Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, & The Big Show
-Chris Jericho vs. Antonio Cesaro
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins
-Mike Mizanin vs. Damien Sandow
-Tons Of Funk vs. The Prime Time Players
-Kaitlyn Bonin vs. Aksana Raudoniene
Extreme Rules is on Sunday 5/19 in St. Louis, MO:
-John Cena vs. Ryback - WWE Title - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - I Quit Match
-Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar - Cage Match
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Mark Henry - Strap Match
-Randy Orton vs. The Big Show - Extreme Rules Match
-Kofi Kingston vs. Dean Ambrose - U.S. Title
-Hell No vs. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins - Tag Team Titles - Tornado Tag Match
-Chris Jericho vs. Johnny Fandango
-Mike Mizanin vs. Cody Rhodes
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday 5/16 has:
-Joseph Park vs. D-Lo Brown
-Kenny King vs. Petey Williams vs. Chris Sabin - X-Division Title
-Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Bobby Roode
-Shawn Hernandez vs. Christopher Daniels
-Christian York vs. Jay Bradley - Bound For Glory Series Qualifying Tournament
-Velvet Sky vs. Gail Kim
Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/9:
-Bully Ray vs. Sting - Heavyweight Title
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/18 in Richmond, VA:
-Jay Briscoe vs. B.J. Whitmer - Heavyweight Title
-Kevin Steen vs. Jimmy Jacobs
-Jay Lethal, Caprice Coleman, & Cedric Alexander vs. Matt Taven & reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish)
-The American Wolves vs. 2 Members Of SCUM
-Adam Cole vs. Adam Page
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/28 in Alton, IL:
-Darin Corbin vs. Arik Cannon - Heavyweight Title
-A.C.H. vs. T.J. Perkins - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Khris Wolfe vs. Gerald James - 10,000 Thumbtacks Match
-Davey Vega vs. K.C. Karrington - Non-Sanctioned Fight
-Evan Gelistico vs. Mat Fitchett - ACW Heavyweight Title
-The Hooligans vs. Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly
-Tadarius Thomas vs. Jojo Bravo
-Bolt Brady vs. Brandon Espinosa - ACW U-30 Title
-Adam Raw vs. Jordan Lacey
-Billy McNeil vs. Darin Childs vs. Alex The Big Owl vs. Darren Dean vs. Thomas Shire vs. Aaron Solo
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is in conjunction with FIST on Friday 5/17 in Sauget, IL:
-Lethal Lottery Tournament: Sabu, Adam Raw, Billy McNeil, Alexandre Rudolph, Captain Perverto(fka Rat Boy), Ken Kasa, Dave Vaughn, ?
-The Bumrush Brothers(Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) vs. Dash Rando & Poodoo The Cow
Dynamo has a show on Friday 6/14 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Randomly-Drawn Opponent - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin vs. Trent Stone
-Ricky Cruz vs. Jeremy Wyatt - Dog Collar Match
-MsChif vs. Miss Natural - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
Next shows is Saturday 5/18 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Cowboy Bob Orton vs. Ron Powers
-Appearing: Butch Reed
METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/pages/MECW/147167285333132)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PRO WRESTLING COLLISION(www.prowrestlingcollision.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/25 in Carbondale, IL:
-Heath Hatton vs. Shane Rich vs. Bull Bronson - Heavyweight Title
-Joey O'Riley vs. Matt Cage vs. Christian Rose vs. Zakk Sawyer - No Limits Title
-Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins vs. Alex Castle & Reed Bentley - Tag Team Titles
-Kyle Sykes vs. Chase King
-Mikey McFinnegan vs. Justice
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/17 in Altoona, IA:
-Gauntlet For The Gold Battle Royal
-Sexy & Smooth(Ryan Slade & A.J. Smooth) vs. Mark Sterling & Bradley Charles
-Supafli vs. Casanova - Pure Wrestling Title
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. Mike Sydal - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Ray Stryker vs. Sparrow vs. Jaysin Strife vs. Devin Carter
-Barry Ryte vs. J.J. Garrett
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/1 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Stevie Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Dan Walsh vs. Derek Stone - Central States Title
-The Heroes For Hire(Jimmy Rockwell & Zach Thompson) vs. Jake & Ryan King
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/18 in Swansea, IL:
-Evan Money vs. C.B. Kool - NWA Central States Title
-Shane Somers vs. Ax Allwardt - NWA Illinois Title
-Jagged Edge vs. The Sanchez Brothers
-Chris Logan vs. Justa Mazing
-Dakota Prodigy vs. Shane Fury
-Aaron Solo vs. Darren Dean
-Joker vs. The Big Texan
UNAFFILIATED SHOWS
Saturday 6/15 in Jerseyville, IL:
-The Hooligans vs. Manimal & Chuey Martinez
-Ruben Steel vs. Jimmy Feltcher
-Appearing: Mickie Knuckles
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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Thursday 5/30 in Orlando, FL:
-A.R. Fox vs. Nick Jackson - EVOLVE Title
-Johnny Gargano vs. Matt Jackson
-EITA vs. Tomahawk T.T.
-Samuray Del Sol vs. Anthony Nese
-Chuck Taylor vs. Brian Cage
-The Bravado Brothers vs. Sugar Dunkerton & Maxwell Chicago
-Fray Match: Andrew Everett, Caleb Konley, Jon Davis, Lince Dorado, Shane Strickland, Tommy Taylor
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Lance Storm
-2 Cold Scorpio vs. John Morrison
-The Young Bucks vs. Brian Kendrick & Paul London
-Appearing: Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Steiner Brothers, Carlito Colon, Maria Kanellis, Montel Vontavious Porter, Thea Trinidad
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 5/25 in Cornelia, GA.
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next shows are on Saturday 5/18(afternoon & evening) featuring the Tag World Grand Prix:
-TWGP Participants:
The Heartthrobs(Antonio Thomas & Romeo Roselli)
The Devastation Corporation(Blaster McMassive & Max Smashmaster)
AC/DC(Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin)
Los Ice Creams(Ice Cream Jr. & El Hijo De Ice Cream)
The Baltic Siege(Latvian Proud Oak & Estonian Thunderfrog)
The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot)
The Kentucky Buffet(Matt Cage & Alex Castle)
The Spectral Envoy(Hallowicked & Frightmare)
Saturyne & Heidi Lovelace
Da Soul Touchaz(Acid Jaz & Marshe Rockett)
Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza)
Pieces Of Hate(Jigsaw & The Shard)
The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson)
The Colony Xtreme Force(deviANT & Arctic Rescue Ant)
The Batiri(Obariyon & Kidama)
The Colony(Fire Ant & Green Ant)
Evening show:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Archibald Peck - Grand Championship
-Colt Cabana vs. Icarus
WRESTLING IS RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/30 in Boonton, NJ.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/24 in Ybor City, FL:
-Jessicka Havok vs. Portia Perez - SHINE Title Tournament Spot On The Line
-Rain vs. Angelina Love
-Mercedes Martinez vs. Mia Yim - SHINE Title Tournament
-Leva Bates vs. Taylor Made - SHINE Title Tournament
-Nikki Roxx vs. Allysin Kay - SHINE Title Tournament
-Santana Garrett vs. Kimberly - SHINE Title Tournament
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/17 in Berwyn, IL:
-Michael Elgin & A.C.H. vs. Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly
-Sami Callihan vs. Shane Hollister - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Samuray Del Sol vs. Silas Young
-Heidi Lovelace vs. Miss Natural
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 5/19 in Austin, TX:
-Evan Gelistico vs. Jessica James - Heavyweight Title
-Matthew Palmer vs. Scot Summers - Hardcore Title
-Barbi Hayden vs. Angel Blue - Evening Gown Match
-Davey Vega vs. J.T. LaMotta
-Bolt Brady vs. Ricky Starks - U-30 Title
-Shawn Vexx vs. Gary Jay
-Tag Team Title Gauntlet Match
-Athena vs. Barrett Brown vs. Jason Silver vs. Jaykus Plisken - T.V. Title
-Machiko vs. Jeffrey Gant
STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
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