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Thursday, August 2, 2018

A super six man tag team

A Super team

By Kevin Hunsperger

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Stride Pro Wrestling returns Saturday night to John A. Logan College. Several great matches have been announced, including a six-man tag team match featuring some pretty super individuals.

The DR Party

'The Man of Tomorrow' Daniel Eads makes his return to Stride. He'll be teaming up with Chris Hargas, who is a huge Superman fan. They'll hit the ring with Farmer Billy Hills who is a super competitor here in Stride Pro Wrestling. This newly formed trio takes on members of the DR Party. At press time, it's expected that Dexter Roswell will lead Brian Richards and Scott Phoenix into this match. They, of course, will be seconded to the ring by J. Wellington Bereaugard.

I enjoy all six men announced for this match. It'll be interesting to see how Eads works with Farmer and Hargas. Those two have teamed before and opposed each other inside a Stride ring. But with the underhanded tactics the DR Party has displayed in the past, Hargas, Farmer and Eads must all be on the same page during this match.

Bell time is 6:30 p.m. at John A. Logan College. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Be a part of Stride Pro Wrestling and come cheer for your favorites.

Saturday, June 10, 2017

When Batman met the Super King

By Kevin Hunsperger

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It's a sad day for comic book and superhero fans. Adam West, who played Batman on the 60s TV series, has died at the age of 88. I knew Jerry Lawler was a big fan of the character, as he owns the Batmobile from the show and still displays it when he's out. A few years ago I got to see it up close at the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois.

But now back to West. In the 1970s, when Lawler was a bad guy in Memphis he had a confrontation with West. West was being interviewed for the weekly wrestling show dressed as Batman. Then Lawler came out dressed as Super King and put down the iconic actor. I don't think this ever lead to anything other than the verbal sparring on TV, but it was a way to get a mainstream actor on Memphis wrestling.

West went on to do plenty of TV and film appearances, including the voice of the mayor on The Family Guy. He's also voicing Batman and Bruce Wayne in a soon to be released Batman vs. Two-Face. I always enjoyed West's work and his willingness to embrace the Batman character through the decades that followed. May he rest in peace.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

The Man of Tomorrow is a star today

"The Man of Tomorrow" Daniel Eads
Courtesy: Missouri Wrestling Revival

By Kevin Hunsperger

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The Man of Steel calls Metropolis home. Every year folks around the country gather there for the Superman Celebration. But THE Superman of the wrestling world is making a stop in southern Illinois this weekend.

"The Man of Tomorrow" Daniel Eads makes his Stride Pro Wrestling debut Saturday, October 1. He takes on up and comer Bryan Richardson. While Eads is no veteran, he has definitely been around long enough to become one of the top indy stars in the Midwest and beyond. I've had the chance to see Eads wrestle before and he's proven to me that the future is now with his ability in the ring.

Eads vs. Heath Hatton
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Last fall I saw Eads in action in person for the first time. We chatted after the match for a My 1-2-3 Cents podcast and he told me then that he wrestles to give kids hope. Whether he wants to be a hero to the fans, he knows that he's looked up to and for that, I respect what he does. His attitude outside the ring makes him a true champion.

Eads in control
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Eads will go far in this business because he has the ability inside the ring. He has the looks to take his game to the next level. And he has that positive mental attitude that is essential to be a winner in life. I have no doubt he will be on the NXT roster within five years.

But before that happens, we find out if Bryan Richardson will be the kryptonite that spoils The Man of Tomorrow's Stride Pro Wrestling debut. Come out Saturday night and find out for yourself. It's a family friendly venue and you'll be supporting local and regional wrestlers in the process.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Snapchat Challenge: Superheroes

By Kevin Hunsperger
@kevinhunsperger & @my123cents

I have somehow gotten myself involved in a Snapchat game that originated between Chad and a friend of his Sean. (If you read Chad's post about a non-wrestling fan's perspective on wrestling, then you'll remember Sean). Somewhere along the way we've made it a mission to come up with funny and creative snaps. Our first theme was Star Wars, which I'm saving for May 4 (Star Wars Day).

This post is all about superheroes and villains. Here are the screen captures of three guys who are way too old to be messing around on Snapchat. Just be glad the pics are all PG... I think.

Friday, January 17, 2014

WSIL: My 10 Years in Pictures

By Kevin Hunsperger
@kevinhunsperger on Twitter

January 19, 2014 marks my 10 year anniversary at my job WSIL TV in Carterville, Illinois. It has been a blast, and I'm working on an actual blog that I will post Sunday. I wanted to share some photo memories of the last 10 years. Unfortunately many of the early days weren't captured on camera, as smart phones and social media weren't around. Thanks to all for the support.