The year 2021 has come to a close, it is now time to look back at the top ten wrestling news stories of the St. Louis area. To be eligible for the list, the story should involve a figure from or strongly connected to downstate Illinois or Missouri, the story took place in downstate Illinois or Missouri, or the story has a direct effect on the downstate Illinois or Missouri scene.
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The 2017 Pinball Expo saw the unveiling of a new pinball by Jersey Jack - what is it? Watch the video and see...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVBVNzHO1CM
A roundtable discussion with the founders of New Midwest Wrestling give their memories of how this promotion came to be and became a significant figure in the central Illinois wrestling scene. Originally broadcast Nov. 2009.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqhBGIxTsn4
I walkthru a Japanese style arcade at the Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale, IL. Lotta games that never were released in the United States, and a lotta uncommon rare games I've never seen before that had me in awe.
Round 1 Bloomingdale
420 Stratford Square
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
630-894-8440
https://www.facebook.com/round1ssm/
http://www.round1usa.com/
Mon-Sun 10AM-2AM
18+ after 10pm
21+ after 12am
Unless with adult 25+
All games use swipe cards you must preload with credits.
Opened on October 15, 2014
Game list was recorded in August 2016. Some of these are redemption games which have scoring features, up to you to decide if they should be included or not. Some games may have been switched out by the time this gets on Aurcade - they did post they added Theatrhytm: Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival in October.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v53BMCIWiTo
On today's program, the Pharmacist rejoins the Mad Conservative to look at matches from Central IL Pro Wrestling - In action, the teacher takes on the student, Guy Smith battles Jake Lander. Also Bradley Stephens makes an open challenge which is answered by Ray Rodgers. From Virden, IL back in August. Also a brief statement by the Mad Conservative on what's the quickest path into the wrestling business right now.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_9_SQ6dTiQ
Today we remember the Mississippi Madman Don Jackson the wrestler where we showcase a couple of his matches that have not been shown online anywhere. From New Midwest Wrestling we look at his third career match as he takes on Scotty Cash in Springfield, IL in singles action from 2004, and from Pro Wrestling Glory, it's the Money Makin' Jam Boyz taking on the Windy City Saints for the PWG tag titles back in 2014! Don Jackson sadly passed away after battling a serious illness on February 15th, 2021 at the age of 46.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_knOAj_A_g
Today we head to Petersburg, IL for more Proving Ground Pro and check out the main event between the PGP Franchise Champ Vic Capri taking on the Cutting Edge Champ Jake Dirden!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUzG1pMrSJ0
On the program, we check out action from PGP in Washington, IL - Sage Phillips takes on the Strangler Roy Lewis and Paco Gonzales takes on Tyler Matrix.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXUGQAu9BUo
Highlights from Pinfall Wrestling's Quest for the Ring held in Quincy, IL.
Music from Bryn Christopher - The Quest.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMUJuSgpDRE
Highlights from Twas the Fight Before Christmas 2018 in Springfield, IL on 12/8/18 - music by Our Last Night - "Same Old War" from the Oak Island album.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNhMD_G8Qgo