Since 2008 Missouri Wrestling Revival has supported the men and women in pro wrestling in the Midwest. Throughout the past 6 years we have had the support and assistance of many great people. From the promoters that work hard to promote shows with their hard earned money and deliver an exciting night for fans to remember to the wrestlers that have driven miles and miles down the road each and every weekend. We have worked closely during the years with many of the top writers, photographers, artist and fans that have true love and respect for the sport. The 2013 MWR Yearbook returns with the Artist of Champions Rob Schamberger once again painting and designing the cover feature the 2013 MWR Year end Award Recipients. For the low price of 19.95 on Amazon.com this book is filled with over 650 photos and over 300 pages. To put that in perspective the cost of this book is only .7 cents per page If that is not enough for you to purchase the book the cover of the the 2013 MWR Yearbook features the return of "The Artist of Champions" Rob Schamberger, painting and designing the cover feature the 2013 MWR Award Recipients. Highlights include Introduction by Midwest star Darin Corbin January- December Top Stories Mike Wilson's Shooter Spotlights Articles from Adam Testa, Ben Simon, Herb Simmons, David J. McCutcheon, Mike Wilson, Patrick Brandmeyer, Pete Sakaris, Steven Lucas, Matt Murphy, Patrick Harden, Chris Roedel, Eleanor Harris, Midnight Guthrie, Josh Ray, Brady Lawrence and Jesse Matthews. Artwork from Artists Mark Taggart, ICON, Raven Johnson, Michael Liao, and Ron McCaffery III Artwork of Harley Race, Bruiser Brody, Rufus R. Jones, Macho Man Randy Savage,"Dr. Death" Steve Williams, "Bulldog" Bob Brown Buck Robley, The Great Cheyenne, Ricky Cruz, ACH, Heath Hatton, Dan Walsh, Dubray Tallman, "Miss Natural" Heather Patera, Bull Schmitt, The Magic Man, Sean Vincent, Rachael Summerlyn, Davey Vega, Mark Sterling, Stacey O'Brien, Darin Corbin, Ruff Crossing and the Ladies of MWR featuring every female star that entered a MWR promotion in 2013. MWR Complete results page of all the 2013 show. MWR Friends and Family photo collection. Wrestle Wear Beyond Compare- MWR Wrestlers model their own shirts. A look at books from authors in the Midwest including. o Larry Matysik's 50 Greatest Wrestlers of All-time. o Matt Murphy's The Story of a Nobody and the pursuit to become Somebody. o Wrestling at the Chase photographer Roger Deem's the Strap. o Blood, Tables and Chairs - "The Story of an independent Wrestler" Matt Murphy remembers Dr. Death Steve Williams Larry Matysik and Pete Madden on Eddie Smith. Wade Chism Flashback. The return of the very popular Favorite matches by the wrestlers themselves .. This year we have o Brandon Espinosa o The Drill Instructor o Flash Flanagan o Heather Patera o The Hooligans MWR Top Prospects MWR Trading Card list From the Desk of promoter Herb Simmons. MWR by the numbers.. MWR Year in Awards and for the first time who were the runner ups THIS AND MUCH MORE So don't wait any longer be sure to purchase yourself a copy of the 2013 MWR Yearbook and add it to your collection with the 2011 and 2012 Thank you for your support of MWR and we hope to see you at a show in 2014

First there was Mick Foley and his "Have a Nice Day : A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks " then Chris Jericho's "A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex," now comes the next great wrestling literary masterpiece....... If like me you have been a professional wrestling fan for any length of time, then like me you would have heard over and over again that annoying question asked by non wrestling fans "YOU KNOW WRESTLING IS FAKE DON'T YOU?" After over 30 years of hearing that question I have decided to finally answer those non wrestling fans through a well thought out, informative and personal recount on why I (and many other normal people) love this form of 'sports entertainment' and why knowing it is not as real as we thought when we were young continue to watch and enjoy professional wrestling. Enjoy a historical trip down memory lane as a go through the history of wrestling for the past 30 years through my eyes, as I compare the different wrestling eras, compare the main wrestling companies, discuss how the internet has changed how us fans interact with wrestling and explain who my favourite wrestlers, tag teams and matches over the past 30 years have been. And the next time someone asks you THAT question you can simply tell them to go and buy my BOOK

The WWE's Shawn Michaels Story. Began his career in Texas. Trained by the legendary Jose Lothario, Shawn Michaels wrestled in Kansas, where he met fellow wrestler, Marty Jannetty. A year later, after sending tapes of his matches to the major wrestling companies at the time, he was contacted by the AWA, who proposed that he team up with Marty Jannetty again. Together, Michaels and Jannetty became known as the Midnight Rockers. The AWA had just received a TV deal with ESPN, which did wonders for his career. The Midnight Rockers had a major feud with "Playboy" Buddy Rose and "Pretty Boy" Doug Somers. Their matches were considered bloodbaths at the time. Eventually the Midnight Rockers came out the victors and were the AWA World Tag Team Champions. The WWF (now WWE) noticed their efforts and signed them to a deal. Both Michaels and Jannetty were soon fired for a incident in a bar, which Michaels claims was a misunderstanding. The duo went back to the AWA for a brief time. After a while, they contacted the WWF, who gave them a second chance and they returned in late 1988. They were known simply as The Rockers. The duo had a great influence on many of the present teams in wrestling. Their trademark was being tag team specialists and using great double team moves on their opponents.