REVIEW: New Breed Wrestling in Sedalia, MO (2025)

A Live Wrestling Show on 4-5-25

My big college class that had been slowing me down on here has finally wrapped up, and that means it’s time to get caught up on a month’s worth of wrestling reviews and recaps. Today, I’m rewinding the clock back to April 5, 2025, when I made the trip down to Sedalia, Missouri for a New Breed Wrestling event. New Breed is a promotion I can’t always attend regularly, mostly because they tend to run shows in Central Missouri, which is a bit out of reach for me. But every now and then they creep closer to my side of the state, and thankfully, Sedalia isn’t too far at all. As always, Sedalia’s Liberty Park Convention Hall was a fantastic venue – perfect for a wrestling show. It stays cool in the warmer months, holds a solid crowd, and has room to expand when needed. That’s a big plus these days, especially as local promotions seem to be moving away from hosting shows at National Guard Armories.

If you’re like me and can’t make it to every NBW show in person, good news: the company live streams their events on Facebook and YouTube, making it easy to stay current and follow the action from home. At the end of this write-up, I’ll post the first segment of this show, though keep in mind that the YouTube episode has a different match order than what we saw live in attendance.

What follows is a summary and review of sorts of what happened at this show!

For More about New Breed Wrestling, check out their Facebook Page HERE, their Twitter (or I guess X) page HERE, or YouTube HERE. NBW is also on Cagematch, HERE, although it appears to be slightly out of date.

The Card:

1) Tag Team Match – The O’Neals (Devin and Steven O’Neal) (w/ “Money” Mike Pettis) defeated The Wranglers (bobby Joe black and Johnnie Jo Black) by pinfall.
2) Six-Man Tag Match – The team of The Unnatural Disaster Salum Gust , Dragon Ninja, and Trey Lind defeated the team of The Outlaw King Bennett James, The American Outlaw Tyler Bodine, and FRODO THE GHOST – FTG by pinfall.
3) Singles Match – “The Hypothetical Specialist” Dr. Isin defeated “The Lord of Sleaze” Lord Ateu by pinfall.
4) Singles Match – The Iron Pitbull Kenny Kingston defeated Hard Luck Hal Rogers by pinfall.
Segment – Kenny Kingston confronts his estranged brother CK Kingston
5) Singles Match – Just Missy defeated Shooter Shylynn by pinfall.
6) NBW TV Championship Match The Natural Atlas Armstrong (C) defeated The Iceman by pinfall.
7) NBW Heavyweight Championship Match – Triple Threat – Astonishing Austin Mulitalo defeated “The Silverback” Big Joe Helms and Nothin’ Neater Derek Teter w/ “Money” Mike Pettis.

Announced matches for July 12th –

Scotty Z. and Mike Pettis will have an arm wrestling match – if Pettis wins, he runs the show, if Scotty Z wins, Pettis will be ring announcer and not be able to manage the $OB.
CK Kingston will face Lord Ateu

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:

To kick off the show, I was treated to a clash featuring two of my favorite tag team wrestlers in the area, Bobby Joe Black and Johnnie Jo Black, better known as The Wranglers, as they faced off against two of “Money” Mike Pettis’ most ruthless hired guns, The O’Neal Brothers, Devin and Steven. This was my first time seeing the O’Neals live, but I had a good idea of what to expect: brute force, rule-bending, and the ever-present influence of Pettis lurking ringside.

I’ve talked before about how The Wranglers have had a rough go in New Breed Wrestling. Letting emotions get the better of them has led to questionable tactics and some disappointing losses. Their attempts to cut corners haven’t exactly won over the fans, but lately, they’ve been on the path to redemption. That said, the crowd in Sedalia wasn’t entirely convinced just yet. There was still a sense of hesitation when it came to fully embracing the boys from Turner, Kansas. And to be fair, this was S.O.B. territory. An overwhelming number of Pettis loyalists packed the venue, making the environment feel akin to those old Attitude era days hen a popular wrestler found themselves facing Bret Hart in Montreal.

While The Wranglers have been tearing it up across Missouri and Kansas, they were clearly outmatched here by The O’Neals, not just in size and experience, but also with the added factor of their ever-scheming manager, “Money” Mike Pettis. From the get-go, this was going to be an uphill battle for Bobby Joe and Johnnie Jo Black. Every time Bobby Joe started building momentum with a solid string of offense, one of the O’Neals, or Pettis, would insert themselves just enough to tilt things back in their favor. A good chunk of the match saw the O’Neals isolating Johnnie Jo with relentless 2-on-1 attacks, as Pettis repeatedly exploited the referee’s blind spots to perfection.

The turning point came when Bobby Joe attempted a big cross-body attack, only for the O’Neals to kill his momentum by having Pettis distract Bobby Joe before he made a pin, following up with a devastating tag-team maneuver that sealed the deal. Bobby couldn’t kick out, and just like that, The Wranglers were handed a tough loss. Definitely not the start to the night that about half the crowd was hoping for.

One of the more intriguing matches on the card was a six-man tag bout featuring the team of The Unnatural Disaster Salum Gust, Dragon Ninja, and Trey Lind taking on The Outlaw King Bennett James, The American Outlaw Tyler Bodine, and Frodo the Ghost, aka FTG. Right away, I was struck by the change in FTG’s demeanor. His crushing loss of the NBW TV Championship last year seems to have humbled him considerably. For once, he wasn’t the weak link or the chaos agent that would unravel an already-tenuous team dynamic. In fact, all three men on both sides worked surprisingly well together—at least for a while.

Gust, Lind, and Dragon Ninja may not have much in common stylistically, but they were united by one goal: inflict as much pain as possible. Their aggression was relentless. Salum Gust seems to always be in a terrible mood and anyone in his way is going to know about it, Dragon Ninja does not care what the crowd thinks of him and just wants to use his opponents as human sparring dummies to strengthen his martial arts attacks, and Trey Lind has a win at any means necessary attitude that usually involves low-key cheating with his wrist tape, often used as a way to strangle his opponents. These three men together is bad news indeed. While I’ve seen Bennett James all over the Northern Part of the state, his appearance here seemed interesting because he had struck up a relationship with Tyler Bodine that I was hoping would blossom into a new tag team for New Breed Wrestling. Meanwhile, FTG turned in one of the most daring performances of the night, launching himself with reckless abandon in multiple high-risk dives that had the crowd roaring. It felt like I had stepped into Bizarro World – this is the same guy who was the most hated man in the company just a few months ago.

The turning point came when Bennett James had Salum Gust set up in the ropes for a double-team move. Bodine, ever the showman, took a bit too long amping up the crowd, and in the confusion, James ended up taking the hit himself. That moment flipped the script. Tension exploded. Bennett James, clearly fed up with Bodine’s antics, didn’t just break up a pin attempt – he punched FTG, then stormed off, leaving both partners high and dry. With the “Outlaw Alliance” in disarray, Gust, Lind, and Dragon Ninja capitalized with a decisive and punishing finish, picking up a well-earned victory. One thing’s for certain: James and Bodine are on a collision course. Whatever loose alliance they once had? Dead. A reckoning feels inevitable for a future show.

At one point, Dr. Isin stood tall alongside “Money” Mike Pettis as the crown jewel of his 2023 money-making venture, a stable known as Private Practice. But it didn’t take much for that alliance to sour. A perceived dip in Isin’s marketability and his apparent “softening” after aligning with the fan-favorite Bert Candy was all Pettis needed to cut ties. Enter “Nothing Neater” Derek Teter, who slid into Isin’s spot and became the new centerpiece of a revamped faction: System of Brutality (S.O.B.). After that, Dr. Isin all but vanished from New Breed Wrestling, until it was revealed that the zany luchador Fajita Taker had been none other than Isin in disguise the whole time. It was a long con, a masterclass in misdirection, as Isin quietly laid the groundwork to surgically remove the S.O.B. from NBW, one member at a time.

Step one: Lord Ateu. A menacing force and one half of the NBW Tag Team Champions, “The Lord of Sleaze” is as brutal as they come. And now, he found himself staring down the very man he once helped push out. If there’s one thing we’ve learned in recent months with Isin moonlighting as The Fajita Taker, it’s that he’s more than willing to put his body on the line to take down The S.O.B., and he proved that again here, unleashing a barrage of high-risk moves against Lord Ateu. No matter what Ateu tried to do to ground him, Isin responded with near-frenzied aggression, fighting back with a kind of raw, determined fury. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Ateu get knocked around quite like this – and frankly, it looked like he wasn’t prepared for it either.

Ateu landed his share of offense, sure, but it didn’t take long for Isin to pop back up and resume the assault. A flurry of dropkicks, a clever counter to a bear hug, and even a well-placed face bite kept the momentum in Isin’s corner. He eventually connected with his signature superkick (despite interference from “Money” Mike Pettis), followed by a top-rope elbow drop to seal the deal. With Ateu in the rearview mirror, the only question left is: who’s next for Isin?

The next match on the card was a showdown between “Hard Luck” Hal Rogers and “The Iron Pitbull” Kenny Kingston – though from the jump, Kingston seemed distracted by someone sitting in the crowd. This mystery man was seated vaguely near me, hoodie pulled up over his head, making it tough to get a good look. At first, it didn’t raise any red flags, S.O.B. members jawing at the crowd is practically tradition, but this felt like more than just casual heckling. Before long, Kingston was berating the guy on the mic. When “Money” Mike Pettis joined Kingston in the ring, he used the opportunity to call out NBW owner Scotty Z, referring to a year’s worth of grievances. The two agreed to settle things in Sedalia on July 12th with an arm-wrestling match. The stakes? If Scotty Z wins, Mike Pettis must serve as ring announcer that night. If Mike wins, he gets to run the booking for the show.

With all this commotion going on, you’d think Kingston would be off his game, but Pettis was ringside to keep his guy focused. Hal Rogers, ever the scrapper, stuck to a smart strategy: keep the big man grounded. Kingston had the clear size advantage, but Hal’s strength and technique kept him in the fight, working low to avoid getting tossed like a ragdoll. Eventually, Kingston’s attention returned to the mystery man. I finally got a good look at him when Kenny shouted that the man “should not be in this territory” – and I instantly recognized him as a Kansas City-based wrestler who had somehow snuck into the crowd. As the match wore on, it turned into a slugfest. Both men traded heavy blows until Kenny started bending the rules – using his full body weight to crush Hal’s chest and even choking him. These underhanded tactics sapped the momentum from Hal’s offense, and the tide turned.

Kenny followed up with a series of devastating splashes and a brutal corner hip attack. It looked like he had things sewn up, but his attention kept drifting back to the ringside interloper. Hal managed to hit a desperate top-rope elbow drop, but when he turned to deal with Mike Pettis, who had jumped up on the ring apron, Kenny capitalized with a thunderous spear to finally secure the win. Credit where it’s due – Mike Pettis played a huge role in keeping Kingston on track.

Now, about that mystery man. he was eventually revealed to be none other than C.K. Kingston, Kenny’s estranged older brother. A wrestler in his own right, C.K. said he’d come to check in on his brother after 13 years apart. This sent Kenny into a rage, especially after it came out that NBW owner Scotty Z had contacted C.K. and invited him to the show. To Kenny and Mike, this felt like a major breach of trust – sticking a nose into family business. Scotty Z, for his part, denied any malicious intent. Later in the night, it was officially announced that C.K. Kingston would be making his in-ring debut soon – against none other than Kenny’s tag team partner, Lord Ateu.

Next up was a women’s match featuring the recently returned “Shooter” Shylynn, making her comeback after being sidelined for over a year with a knee injury, taking on a relative newcomer to me: “The Punk Rock Ratchet,” Just Missy who I am fairly sure was making her New Breed debut. You’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger style clash in the division. Shylynn is all about raw power – from her punishing moveset to her physical dominance – while Missy brings a flashy, high-flying offense and an infectious energy, constantly rallying the crowd. Right out of the gate, Missy used her speed and unpredictability to keep Shylynn on her toes. Quick strikes, evasive rolls, and sharp movement allowed her to stay just out of reach. But it didn’t take long for Shylynn to regain control, locking in some grueling submission holds that slowed the pace and turned the tide in her favor early on.

The story of the match became clear: Missy would explode into a flurry of offense, only for Shylynn to shut her down with sheer strength – slamming her to the mat, throwing her around, and trying to keep her grounded. Still, if there was one thing Missy made crystal clear in her NBW debut, it’s that she doesn’t know how to quit. Just like with that that Chumbawamba song, every time she got knocked down, she got back up again – and each time she did, she chipped away a little more at Shylynn’s defenses. Then came the turning point. In a moment that had the crowd on their feet, Missy reversed a suplex attempt into a surprise roll-up and scored the 1-2-3! A huge upset and a hell of a first impression from Just Missy.

The “Punk Rock Ratchet” just made her mark, and something tells me this won’t be the last time we hear that name.

For a large portion of last year, it felt like The Iceman and “The Natural” Atlas Armstrong were locked in a race to see who would ultimately dethrone Frodo the Ghost (FTG) for the NBW TV Championship. Their rivalry even spilled over into neighboring promotions like Show-Me State Wrestling, but it was ultimately Atlas who clinched the #1 contendership, and then the title, last fall. It was only a matter of time before The Iceman got his shot, and NBW fans thankfully didn’t have to wait long. From what I understand, if The Iceman were to win the TV Title, it would make him one of the rare Grand Slam Champions in company history.

As I’ve noted before, you never quite know which version of The Iceman you’re going to get these days. For most of the past decade, he was the fun-loving, dancing crowd-favorite—but that lightheartedness rarely translated into wins. Over time, fans saw a more embittered, world-weary Iceman emerge, a man tired of being overlooked. At this show, though, we didn’t get the goofball or the grump. We saw a focused, determined contender – one who seemed dead-set on cementing his legacy in NBW by holding every title the company has to offer.

This match was a true clash of generations, with veteran savvy up against youthful momentum. Atlas, confident, bordering on cocky, kept his head throughout and managed to stay one step ahead of his opponent. He kicked out of Iceman’s signature moves, found the ropes when he needed to, and reversed a Stunner into his signature cutter to pick up the win and extend his impressive reign as NBW TV Champion. This probably won’t be the last time we see these two collide. When The Iceman sets his sights on a prize, especially one as meaningful as the TV Championship, he doesn’t back down – no matter the cost.

To close out the evening, fans were treated to a chaotic, high-stakes rematch featuring New Breed Wrestling Heavyweight Champion “Astonishing” Austin Mulitalo defending against S.O.B. member “Nothin’ Neater” Derek Teter, accompanied by “Money” Mike Pettis. Teter came into this one slightly on the back foot, but things got even more complicated when, in a controversial twist, it was announced that none other than “The Silverback” Big Joe Helms would be added to the match — making it a triple threat. This infuriated just about everyone involved. Pettis had been lobbying for a No DQ stipulation, but I doubt even he expected this. I’m no master of Steiner math, but when your odds of retaining the title drop to 33%, neither champion nor challenger is likely to be happy.

For large portions of the match, both Mulitalo and Teter worked together (begrudgingly) to keep Helms grounded, meaning Scotty Z.’s attempt to stack the deck against the S.O.B. kind of blew up in his face. Even with the odds against him, this was Austin’s match to lose, and he rose to the occasion. He withstood a hell of a beating from two massive, powerhouse opponents and somehow found a way to navigate the chaos. The tide seemed to turn after Pettis misfired with a chair shot to Helms, legal in this match, mind you, and Teter followed up with a low blow, looking to steal the pin. But Austin interrupted the count just in time, dumped Teter to the outside, and capitalized on the opening to grab the 1-2-3. Still champion – “Astonishing” Austin Mulitalo. Whether there’s going to be fallout between Scotty Z. and Austin remains to be seen, but for now, Mulitalo continues his impressive dual reign as U.S. and World Heavyweight Champion.

Conclusion:

As always, New Breed Wrestling delivered a solid show that kept the crowd fired up from start to finish. It honestly felt like the biggest crowd I’ve ever seen at that venue – and with the front row selling out almost immediately, that’s always a great sign of momentum. There’s a lot to look forward to coming out of this event. The debut of C.K. Kingston is just around the corner, and the ongoing tension between “Money” Mike Pettis and Scotty Z continues to escalate. In my opinion, that feud is starting to cloud Scotty’s judgment just a bit – and it’s hard not to wonder what kind of fallout we’ll see from his choices at this show. And then there’s that arm wrestling match coming in July. If Mike wins, things could get really messy for Scotty and New Breed as a whole.