MWR Statement - Revised

About MWR

Contacts:
Josh Ray (Owner-Editor): inadvertent.nerd@gmail.com
Brian Kelley (Contributing Writer): flairwhoooooo@yahoo.com
Kari Williams (Contributing Writer)
Peter Hahn (Contributing Writer)
Andrew Scott (Contributing Writer)


Missouri Wrestling Revival (MWR) is more than just a professional wrestling website that covers pro wrestling in Missouri. MWR is a group of people with the desire to make pro wrestling in the entire Midwest more successful as a way of giving back to those that go out there and entertain us on a weekly basis.

On January 3, 2008 when MWR official began operations, it was a way to focus all of the creative energy of owner/editor Josh Ray. Recently relocated after eight years in the Army and a huge pro wrestling fan, Josh desired to get involved in the local pro wrestling scene by using his writing ability and professional attitude. He spread himself thin on a variety of projects, and MWR was his way of channeling everything into one focal point.

Since then, a talented ensemble of pro wrestling enthusiasts from the surrounding area have joined the MWR team to make it the most positive and outgoing source of wrestling information in Missouri and the surrounding area. Kari Williams helps us cover MMWA-SICW in St. Louis with her recaps and also does spotlight features that profile some of the best wrestlers you might have never heard of. Brian "Flair" Kelley conducts interviews and gives you "Your Trip to Space Mountain" as he travels throughout Missouri and into Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas. Peter Hahn operates behind the scenes, providing valuable information and ideas for future features and site layout. "Smart" Mark Anthony stays in the shadows while simultaneously standing up on his soapbox for a dose of the Internet Wrestling Community reality with his "Mark This Down" column. MWR is truly a group effort and a labor of love for those involved.

If there is something that isn't adaquetly covered by MWR, chances are that we are just not aware of it. We depend on the promoters, wrestlers and fans to help us get the word out. We can not be considered a success unless we make the Midwest pro wrestling community more successful. That is part of our philosophy: "Giving Back to Midwest Pro Wrestling!". It embodies how we operate.

There was a time when pro wrestling thrived as a form of entertainment in local venues across the Midwest, and Missouri Wrestling Revival aims to bring it back to the spotlight through publicity, cooperation and professionalism.

Keeping MWR on track to achieve this end is an ongoing process. We keep this process moving by the many projects:

The MWR awards system recognizes those organizations and people in our coverage area that are doing great things. The awards are broken down in monthly, quarterly, and year-end awards.

The MWR Wrestling Revival Cup is a January through December championship series that assigns point values to wins, losses, title defenses, title wins, and other predetermined factors. At the end of the year, fans vote on the best wrestler from a list of the top ten finishers of the Cup. Each vote counts as one point and adds to the wrestlers end of the year point total. After the MWR Wrestling Revival Cup winner is declared, an All-MWR 1st, 2nd, and 3rd team will be honored.

The MWR 100 is another achievement that brings recognition to the many wrestlers in the region. It's a list compiled by owner/editor Josh Ray of 100 wrestlers that could be considered the best that Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Illinois have to offer. It's a tough and controversial list, but offers booking information and achievements of top talent to thousands of individuals each year. It's a great promotional tool.

We've also made ourselves available to help any wrestler or promotion in the Midwest in any capacity. Missouri Wrestling Revival is constantly evolving. We encourage those of you that love this unique form of entertainment to evolve with us. Get involved. Bring a friend or two to the shows. Spread the word!