REVIEW: New Breed Wrestling in Sedalia (2024)

A professional Wrestling show held on 7-13-24

It has been far too long since I attended a New Breed Wrestling show, largely due to the fact that I moved to Independence, Missouri and was not prepared to do all that driving to somewhere like Eldon on any given weekend (which is where they are based). I have, however, been keeping up with their Youtube content and have been keeping an eye on a free Saturday when they go to Sedalia for a while. The planets all aligned exactly right so that I could make that happen a few weeks ago, when New Breed returned once again to the Liberty Park Convention Hall! Speaking of that venue – Liberty Park Convention Hall is a great venue that I love attending shows in. For one thing, it has an amazing air conditioner, and considering this show was held on a fairly hot summer day, it could have been miserable inside.

This show contained plenty of familiar faces to me such as The Iceman, The Wranglers, Atlas Armstrong, Kenny Kingston, Hal Rogers, Talon, Dragon Ninja, Austin Mulitalo, and Fajita Taker as well as a number of “new people” I had only seen on TV such as Derek Teter, Big Joe Helms, Shipwreck, Burt Cameron, Blue Bolt, and Lord Ateu. Getting to see a lot of guys that normally travel around the more south-central region of Missouri (and on into St. Louis) is good because I feel like I miss out on a lot of talented workers in the area. I especially wanted to see “Nothin’ Neater” Derek Teter because he is an absolute beast and I knew any sort of confrontation between he and Big Joe Helms would be crazy!

Join me now as I do what I always do on here and go over the ins and outs of what exactly happened at this show, and how I felt about everything. For those in the Kansas City area that have been starving for wrestling action this summer, I’d wholeheartedly recommend putting these guys on your radar!

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The Card:

New Breed Wrestling 7-13-24 Results from Sedalia, MO

“The Silverback” Joe Helms Interview w/ Scotty Z regarding controversial belt win – interrupted by $.O.B. and their lawyer – NBW Championship held up until future show that will feature lumberjack match. Helms stripped of belt.
The Iron Pitbull Kenny Kingston w/ “Money” Mike Pettis defeated Burt Cameron w/ Joe Helms and Lady Gun by pinfall
FajitaTaker and ShipWreck defeated The Wranglers (bobby Joe black and Johnnie Jo Black) by pinfall
The Iceman Defeated Dragon Ninja by pinfall
The Natural Atlas Armstrong Defeated Talon by pinfall
Astonishing Austin Mulitalo and Blue Bolt went to a time limit draw for the NBW US Championship
Nothin’ Neater Derek Teter and Lord Ateu Defeated “The Silverback” Joe Helms and Hard Luck Hal Rogers (C) to win the NBW tag Team Championships. Rogers was subbing in for “The Outlaw” Tyler Bodine, who was unable to compete.

DISCLAIMER:

I make it a point to cover most, if not all, of the matches and provide reports on what happened, along with any significance they may have to ongoing feuds. You might think some of my opinions are dumb, or the way I review things is dumb, and that’s OK! Diversity in preferences is what makes wrestling so great. I strive to maintain a positive outlook because there’s already enough negativity in the wrestling community (in my view), and we can all contribute to making it better. However, it doesn’t mean I won’t offer opinions or criticisms when warranted. Let’s cut the B.S. and, as the old saying goes, “Just enjoy Wrestling!”

My Thoughts:

The show started off with a little bit of “housecleaning” by NBW Management regarding the extremely controversial ending to the big title match from Macon, Missouri in recent months. That match, a HUGE showdown between “The Silverback” Big Joe Helms and “Nothin’ Neater” Derek Teter, was scheduled to be an “I Quit” strap match; however, neither competitor actually said that phrase. Instead, the match was ended via what many assume was a mistake on the part of a member of Teter’s entourage, costing him the belt. Devin O’Neal (of the O’Neal Brothers, members of $ystem of Brutality) had been wearing a towel around his neck throughout the match, and in a scuffle, he attempted to use it as a weapon, appearing to the referee that he was throwing in the towel to stop the match. The match was called, and the NBW heavyweight Championship belt was presented to Helms. To add insult to injury, Teter’s “Vanity Belt” emblazoned with “The Neatest Heavyweight Championship”, was nonchalantly handed off to a child in the audience!

“Money” Mike Pettis was enraged by this, as he had been unceremoniously tossed from the match due to suspected interference alongside Lady Gun, and was powerless to stop the situation from going down. Scotty Z, NBW’s owner, told Helms he had no problem ensuring his status as NBW Heavyweight Champion; however, Pettis brought in a man perhaps more twisted and reviled than himself: a contractual lawyer! This lawyer stated that the ending of the match went against the contract and that there were no grounds to award the belt to Helms. Instead, the situation would be handled at a later show in a lumberjack match, hopefully ensuring that one clear-cut winner would be found. The crowd was not too happy with this, and as of this moment, there is NO NBW CHAMPION!

Scotty Z was able to get a replica “The Neatest Heavyweight Championship” to Teter, so he seemed at least somewhat happy in the end.

The theme of the show was basically Team helms versus $OB, and everything really kicked off here with a match between “The Iron Pitbull” Kenny Kingston and Burt Cameron. On paper one would assume this would be a cut and dry slam dunk for Mr. Cameron considering his experience, but The Iron Pitbull had Mike Pettis as his cornerman, and that unfortunately tips the scale wildly in the other direction. You see, “Money” Mike Pettis is the master of subterfuge, and he definitely did a LOT to ensure that his client got the win at this show. Neither Lady Gun nor Big Joe Helms could do a lot to help their comrade and he was unceremoniously dumped on the cold Sedalia floor for his trouble.

I can’t help but point out how much I enjoy both Burt Cameron and The Iron Pitbull, even though Kingston is on the wrong side of the tracks most of the time. Cameron has an old-school wrestling style that you don’t see a lot anymore, and I appreciate when folks dip back into the classics for their move set. A lot of guys can do all sorts of crazy moves, but often lack the basics that used to be the standard of the past – and Cameron fills that void. On the other side of the coin, Kenny Kingston is one of the hardest working big guys in the area, and I see him trying to learn as much as he can wherever he wrestles. The dude is going to go places, and I’m happy to see him get better and better each time I see him.

I could not help but be rendered almost speechless when I realized that The Fajita Taker, a man that is often somewhat silly – dancing to the ring and cutting promos about sizzling platters of spiced meat and vegetables – was the straight man in this match. That is because dealing with the antics of NBW’s resident masked buccaneer, Shipwreck, as his tag partner can be a lot for anyone on both sides of the ring. Not only was the man obviously drunk, likely from the bottle of rum he was carrying around, but he seemed disoriented and possibly a bit deranged at times. He attempted to tag in the referee, and I believe he nearly fell asleep at one point! All he needed was a little sip of rum here and there to get him through the match and he was all set.

Shipwreck is basically a mixture of Popeye, albeit with rum instead of spinach, and a drunken master of martial arts lore, making him incredibly dangerous. He likely feels little pain, is unorthodox is how he moves, and his maneuvers are often confusing to his various opponents. Fighting him is like trying to herd cats, and only the most skilled wrestlers can effectively shut his nonsense down. For this evening, that honor went to none other than The Wrangers, Bobby Joe Black and Johnnie Jo Black, who are no strangers to my blog.

The Wranglers have been hitting New Breed Wrestling by storm, racking up wins and moving up the tag team ladder week after week, and I think a lot of that can be chalked up to a slight change in demeanor that the two have been exhibiting lately. I can’t put my finger on it, but it sometimes seems like The Black Brothers are a LOT more open to slightly bending the rules from time to time. Johnnie Jo was especially up to some shenanigans in this match, but the crowd was still firmly behind the country boys from Turner Kansas. All I’m hoping is that they don’t lose themselves going for the gold, because the path they seem to be tiptoeing onto can lead to ruin for a lot of guys. That said, it was actually The Fajitataker and Shipwreck that ultimately got the win here, because it turns out using Shipwreck as a weapon can actually do a lot of damage. Better luck next time for the Wranglers, and I’m definitely keeping my eyes on their behavior.

This match was one I had been eagerly anticipating because we’ve all seen what The Iceman has been up to in New Breed Wrestling. After vowing to have a harder edge following his loss to Atlas Armstrong, there was uncertainty about which side of the former World Dance Championship titleholder we’d get to see. For those not following along, The Iceman and New Breed Wrestling got off on the wrong foot at some point. He’s usually a pretty nice guy, but NOT in Central Missouri. Recently, he’s softened up a bit but seems to be at a crossroads. If he acts silly and dances around, he often comes up on the short end of the proverbial stick, but if he stays laser-focused and takes liberties, the crowd often turns on him. It boils down to the fact that The Iceman has to choose between winning and making the crowd happy.

His opponent for the evening was Dragon Ninja, a man who is no stranger to various promotions in this area and usually performs well with his martial arts prowess. However, he made a cardinal mistake by trying to pull The Iceman up by his ears at one point, thus bringing out that “hard edge” we had been warned about. The Iceman alternated between brutal attacks and some of his signature dance moves, but this time it wasn’t for the fans—it almost seemed like he was mocking them. For example, he said, “Is this what you want!?” when getting ready to moonwalk, as if he was on the verge of snapping and wanted the fans to know he was done with their nonsense. For a performer who traded an exceptionally amazing record in 2023 for a somewhat bad one in 2024, a win like this is definitely needed. But if I were any potential opponent, I’d watch out facing off against The Iceman.

Former friends turned fierce rivals truly make for some of the best wrestling feuds, and it looks like this area just witnessed the first salvo in the Atlas Armstrong versus Talon saga. Talon, a relative newcomer, clearly sees Atlas’s status as a rising star in the area as a huge target. What better way to make a name for yourself than by taking down a man who has been getting opportunity after opportunity while you struggle to get booked? With these guys having trained together, it’s no surprise that Talon and Atlas know almost all of each other’s tricks, resulting in a match that often ground to a relative stalemate.

Eventually, perhaps fueled by the hype from the crowd, Atlas was able to string together some huge power moves like a flying guillotine and his patented cutter. These proved devastating, as Talon succumbed to a pin and took the loss for the evening. Atlas extended a hand to Talon as if to say, “You took me to my limit, great match!” but Talon walked away, turning his back once again on a former friend and ally. I have no doubt this is far from the last time we’ll see these two go at it.

One of the two title matches for the evening was next up as Blue Bolt, a masked wrestler who usually competes in northern Arkansas and southern Missouri for Mid-States Wrestling, made the trip to Sedalia to challenge “Astonishing” Austin Mulitalo for the NBW United States Championship. At first, Austin had the crowd in the palm of his hand, likely due to being a regular in Sedalia, but it didn’t take long before scattered “BLUE BOLT!” chants started to take over. By the end, the crowd was split 50/50, which speaks to the impressive athleticism Blue Bolt displayed in the match.

There were numerous moments when it looked like either man could clinch the win, but after a long and intense battle, the match ended in a time-limit draw, with Austin retaining his belt. That’s definitely a tough break for Blue Bolt, as I don’t think any other competitor in recent memory has pushed Austin as much as he did for that title. Here’s hoping Blue Bolt gets another shot at the championship!

Did I mention that we witnessed a robbery in Sedalia yet? Because that’s exactly what happened in this match between “The Silverback” Big Joe Helms and “Hard Luck” Hal Rogers as they faced off against $ystem of Brutality’s Lord Ateu and “Nothin’ Neater” Derek Teter. Teter and “Money” Mike Pettis effectively robbed Helms of his NBW Heavyweight Championship earlier in the night, and they were set to send him home empty-handed, with these belts as targets as well. Hal Rogers was subbed in for “The Outlaw” Tyler Bodine, who was unable to compete. While this kind of last-minute substitution is usually not ideal, Rogers is a very formidable wrestler, a multi-time champion in other promotions, and perhaps the perfect tag team partner for this situation. Sure, the two men likely did not have time to “mesh” as partners, but that doesn’t mean much when cheating is in the mix. and by “cheating” I think you know what I mean since “Money” Mike Pettis was there!

As I predicted, the clash between the titans Joe Helms and Derek Teter was something else. Both are huge men, and every bodyslam, splash, or honestly any other move shook the ring with such ferocious fervor that I was somewhat worried it would crack the heavy boards that every wrestling ring is made out of. Sadly, the goons at $.O.B HQ often robbed us of that match-up, as they seemed to try to keep Teter out of the ring and safe from Helms as much as they could. I honestly can’t wait, and especially not after what went down on this show, for the lumberjack match forcing these guys to face eachother.

Helms and Rogers had Lady Gun in their corner, but “Money” Mike Pettis and the Iron Pitbull flanked their opponents, and they were once again too much to deal with. Eventually, they laid waste to the fan favorites and prepared to do the unthinkable—maim and possibly kill Lady Gun by dropping the immense weight of The Iron Pitbull onto her from the top rope. Finally, the cavalry came out to help, but the fans in attendance were terrified for a moment there. The show ended with this, let’s face it, sickening visual:

Conclusion:

I am going to miss the next show from these guys, but after this particular event, I plan to do my best to attend any future Sedalia shows. They have a great roster of wrestlers from all manner of styles, and they value fan interaction above all else. I, for one, have been a bit bummed by all the various hiatuses in the local scene, but one good thing is that it brought me back to New Breed after so many years.