6/6/04   Eldon, MO.  Working for Harley Race is always a great time.  He runs the best federation in the midwest and the best I have worked for in my career.  Backstage the wrestlers had free sodas and gatorade, a chiropracter, the ring was already built, and the fans were great.  All the wrestlers that Harley uses are some of the best in the country... Ace Steel, Superstar Steve, Trevor Rhodes, the list goes on.  I had a really good match against Trevor and Steve with Harley's most recent graduate, Darren Wade.  The kid is really talented, and we had the crowd rocking for 15 minutes.  All I can say is a big thanks to everyone in Eldon and everyone in WLW for the experience.  I hope to work for Harley in the near future and especially for the enthusiatic fans in Eldon.

Peace

Mark

 

5/23/04 Thoughts on the Tag Titles....  Me and my boy Mason Hunter, the Midwest Xpress are now the NWA Midwest Tag Champions.  We had to go through Strider and Young, and Griz and Krow, and so far have defended against Strider and Wade Chism.  Many others will come after us.  The belts were held by the freaking SATS before us, so you know these belts are a big deal in the midwest territory.  It is a big honor to have these belts and I am going to give my all to uphold the tradition of the NWA and WRESTLE my ass off!  Thanks to everyone who made Midwest Mania possible and thank you to the promoters of NWA Kansas.  Until next time, keep marking out. 

Peace

Mark

 

My Thoughts on MRW. May the 8th, 2004.

I was happy with my match with #1 Brett Young..... until I lost.  I had that punk beaten with an O'connor Roll and he had the nerve to pull my tights and picked up the CHEAP win.  Well, that doesn't sit to well with me at all.  I will give him credit for kicking out of the tornado ddt.  If only I had hooked the leg I might have pinned him after that move.  Oh, well.  Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda....... at least Brett didn't connect on his lame chair shots.  I could see them coming a mile away.  :)

Even though I lost the match, Brett is now aware that when he fights Mark Sterling, he is in for a "slobberknocker".  Strider may not be the nicest guy to the fans, but Strider taught me to defend myself in the ring pretty damn good.

Overall, the show was great.  MRW has a excellent product.  Sure, there were some things that could have worked out better, but it is a work in progress.   All the wrestlers, refs, ring crew, everyone involved in production, merchandise, security, and concessions really busted their ass and we all pulled together for the one of best indy shows that this area has seen in a long time.

Big props to Colt Cabana to his win over Michael Strider.  Colt is a very accomplished grappler.  I watched his watch on the monitor in the locker room, and Colt worked his ass of and is very polished.  I am very happy Colt is going to be a part of the shows June 18th and 19th for MRW, MRW, MRW!

Mad props to Delirious for his win over Showtime Darrien Sanders.  I've been on at least 15 or so shows with Delirious, going back to the old CSW days.  I'm even stepped in the ring with him and wrestled him when I was doing the whole "Thanatos" thing.  Delirious has evolved into an indy superstar, and he deserves it.  I'm proud to say we cut our teeth in the business on a lot of the same shows. BAH! BAH! BAH!

 

Too bad that my valet Daizze Haze lost to Super Electro.  She put up one hell of a fight.  She landed many impressive, high flying manuevers and can go with anyone in the ring.  Super Electro is pretty entertaining though, I'll give him that.  Daizee will score a W next time...

 

Caster is huge and beats the @$#* out of people.  That kicks ass!

 

Congratulations to MRW on a good first show.  I know we will grow into something really special.

 

Peace

Mark Sterling