A Live Professional Wrestling Event
Once again, I really lucked out, because going to an outdoor wrestling show in the summer is always a gamble. The weather for TSW Mayhem in Mooresville IV was surprisingly solid – not too hot, not too humid, so I didn’t end up needing the neck fans, hats, and other gear I usually pack, but it’s always better to be prepared. Going into this show, fans knew about two big matches that had already been announced. Both The Iceman and “Outlaw King” Bennett James were being punished for their constant bending (and outright breaking) of every rule in Jameson, MO to hold onto their titles back in the Spring. Tri-States Management finally decided it was time to put their championships to a real test, forcing both men to prove once and for all that they deserved to keep the gold. The Iceman would be competing in a battle royal, with the winner crowned champion, while Bennett James would have to survive a gauntlet match. This was guaranteed to be a rough night for at least two people in Mooresville, MO.
This was a charity show and technically free, with fans dropping in whatever amount they felt was appropriate into a big bucket before the action started. The proceeds went to several animal shelters in Northern Missouri, including Against All Odds Animal ResQ, a frequent beneficiary of TSW’s commitment to using their platform and entertainment value to help others – especially little dogs that may have gone through some very rough times.
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The Card:
Tri States Wrestling – Mayhem in Mooresville 4: The Return of Chaos
8-23-25 at Downtown Mooresville (Outdoors)
- The Iceman addresses the crowd, he is not medically cleared due to health problems, has to relinquish TSW Heavyweight Championship. There will be a new champ tonight. Bennett James interrupts.
- TSW Heavyweight Championship Battle Royale – “Sexy” Wrex Amadeus wins and is crowned the new champion. The remaining competitors: Bennett James, El Toro, Sykawtic, Hal Rogers, Talon Graves, Charlie Graham, Trey Lind, Dr. Isin, Jon Blaze, Angel Shay, Kenny Kingston, Mike Danski, El Diablo. NEW CHAMP!
- Tag Team Match for the TSW Tag Team Championships – Wild N’ Untamed (“All Slay” Angel Shay and “Killjoy” Charlie Graham) defeated The Iron Psychos (“Iron Pitbull” Kenny Kingston and “The New Age Enigma” Sykawtic) (C) NEW CHAMPS!
- Singles Match – Talon Graves defeated Trey Lind by pinfall.
- Singles Match – Talon Graves defeated “Sexy” Wrex Amadeus by pinfall.
- Singles Match – “The Iron Pitbull” Kenny Kingston defeated Talon Graves by pinfall.
- Singles Match – “The Iron Pitbull” Kenny Kingston defeated “All Slay” Angel Shay by submission.
- Singles Match – “Beastzilla” Mike Danski defeated “The Iron Pitbull” Kenny Kingston by pinfall.
- Singles Match – “Hard Luck” Hal Rogers defeated “The Beastzilla” Mike Danski by count-out.
- Singles Match – “Killjoy” Charlie Graham defeated “Hard Luck” Hal Rogers by DQ.
- Singles Match (King’s Rules) – “The Outlaw King” Bennett James defeated “Killjoy” Charlie Graham by pinfall. – As long as James Wrestled, this was under “King’s Rules, No Count-outs, no submissions, and no DQ for James alone. He can basically only lose by pinfall.
- Singles Match (King’s Rules)- “The Outlaw King” Bennett James defeated Jon Blaze by pinfall.
- Singles Match – (King’s Rules) “The Outlaw King” Bennett James defeated “The Hypothetical Specialist” Dr. Isin by pinfall.
- Singles Match – (King’s Rules) “The Outlaw King” Bennett James defeated “The New Age Enigma” Sykawtic by pinfall.
- Singles Match (King’s Rules)- “The Outlaw King” Bennett James defeated El Toro by Count-out.
- Singles Match (King’s Rules)- Cornelius J. Poppington (CJP) defeated “The Outlaw King” Bennett James by pinfall. He is the new TSW Missouri Heavyweight Champion – NEW CHAMP!
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, Tri States Wrestling Heavyweight Champion The Iceman entered the ring with a dour look on his face. The odds were already stacked against him, as he was set to defend his title in an over-the-top-rope battle royal, punishment for his actions earlier in the spring. With a disappointed tone, he announced that the fans in Mooresville were guaranteed a new champion that night, as a recent health scare had left him medically unable to compete. The crowd responded with chants of “Thank you Iceman”, a heartfelt moment that was quickly cut short when familiar music hit and none other than “The Outlaw King” Bennet James made his entrance. James accused The Iceman of faking his condition to avoid an inevitable loss, vowing that he would leave Mooresville as both TSW Heavyweight and Missouri Champion. After a tense stare down, The Iceman reluctantly handed over the belt and left the ring, closing a bittersweet chapter after battling back from the lowest point of his career.
James stayed in the ring as the rest of the entrants were introduced: “The King of Kansas City” Wrex Amadeus, “All Slay” Angel Shay, “Killjoy” Charlie Graham, “The Hypothetical Specialist” Dr. Isin, “Heaven’s Superior Aztec Demon Warrior” El Diablo, “The Raging Bull” El Toro, “Hard Luck” Hal Rogers, Jon Blaze, “The Iron Pitbull” Kenny Kingston, “Beastzilla” Mike Danski, “The New Age Enigma” SyKawtic, Talon Graves, and finally, Trey Lind. At one point, TSW senior official Chris Ward (AKA CJP) even tried to insert himself into the bout, but James and others mocked him and quickly shut that down.
When the bell rang, chaos exploded. Everyone went after each other, with the bigger men like Kingston drawing the most attention as wrestlers teamed up to try to get them out. Eliminations came quick, and James conveniently slid under the bottom rope to preserve his energy, smirking as he wandered around ringside. For me, it was especially cool to see newcomers like Jon Blaze and Mike Danski get a moment here, since a win in a match like this would instantly launch their careers.
The final four came down to Dr. Isin, Trey Lind, Wrex Amadeus, and Bennet James. While I assumed James would either win or at least make the final two, he and Isin ended up eliminating each other, leaving the spotlight on Lind and Amadeus. No matter the outcome, it was bound to be a star-making moment, and it was “The King of Kansas City” Wrex Amadeus who survived the chaos, stood tall, and raised the championship high above his head as your new TSW Heavyweight Champion.
Next up was the TSW tag team debut of Wild N’ Untamed (“All Slay” Angel Shay and “Killjoy” Charlie Graham) as they challenged The Iron Psychos (“The Iron Pitbull” Kenny Kingston and “The New Age Enigma” SyKawtic) for the TSW Tag Team Championships. The belts had been in limbo since the spring, when The Main Attraction (Calvin Aldridge & James Moore) defeated Jeremy Wyatt & Wrex Amadeus to win the titles, only to forfeit them soon after. As a result, the championships were awarded to the number one contenders, The Iron Psychos, sometime before this show.
It was a daunting task for Shay and Graham in their TSW debut. On one side, they had Kingston, whose sheer size and raw power make him a one-man wrecking crew. On the other, SyKawtic, whose unpredictable and unorthodox style forces opponents to fight out of their comfort zones. Wild N’ Untamed were determined to prove themselves, but they were definitely stepping into the deep end against these guys.
At first, it looked like fans were about to witness yet another dominant showing from the powerhouse “Iron Pitbull” Kenny Kingston – and for a while, that was exactly the case. He steamrolled both Charlie Graham and Angel Shay while Sykawtic lit up the crowd with his high-flying arsenal, both men keeping the challengers trapped in the corner. But the momentum shifted when Wild N’ Untamed dug deep and fought back. In one of the biggest moments of the night, they hoisted Sykawtic into a massive transferred vertical suplex before leveling Kingston with a jaw-dropping Tower of Doom. When the dust finally settled, the unthinkable happened: Angel Shay and Charlie Graham stood tall as the new champions!
Much like The Iceman earlier in the night, Bennett James found himself put to the test, this time defending his championship in a grueling gauntlet match against 12 other competitors. Nearly an hour and a half of white-knuckle action followed, with the crowd constantly on edge, never knowing who would enter next or how long anyone would last, with the last man standing being hailed as the new TSW Missouri Champion.
The gauntlet began with Talon Graves vs. Trey Lind, a back-and-forth clash that ended when Talon pulled off a quick roll-up pin to advance. Up next was the newly crowned TSW Heavyweight Champion Wrex Amadeus, who came in brimming with confidence, already showing signs of a championship ego. That swagger backfired, though, as Talon shocked everyone with another surprise roll-up, eliminating the champ in a huge upset.
Third out was the powerhouse Kenny Kingston, who towered over Talon and outweighed him by a mile. After already wrestling twice, Talon finally hit the wall, falling victim to Kingston’s raw power. Angel Shay entered next, putting up a strong fight but eventually being locked into a painful submission that forced a tap out.
The ring then shook as “Beastzilla” Mike Danski made his entrance, a man whose sheer size rivaled Kingston’s. The two heavyweights slugged it out in a clash of titans, but Danski stunned the crowd by scoring the pinfall. His moment of triumph didn’t last long, though, as crafty veteran “Hard Luck” Hal Rogers was next in line. Despite being much smaller, Rogers leaned on his rule-bending ways, dragging the fight outside and knocking Danski loopy, winning by count out.
Rogers, full of false bravado, immediately tried to jump Charlie Graham, using his trusty wrench and getting himself disqualified. He claimed he thought the match was no-DQ, I guess he thought everyone could abide by King’s Rules? Speaking of that… out came “The Outlaw King” Bennett James, who since winning the 2024 King of Missouri Tournament has declared that all of his matches fall under King’s Rules. Under these stipulations, James cannot be submitted, rope breaks don’t apply, and weapons are legal. It’s a recipe that has let him steamroll the roster. Graham, already dazed from Rogers’ attack, barely lasted a minute before being floored by a vicious discus lariat.
Jon Blaze, making his TSW debut, came in next and impressed the crowd with a fiery offense. Superman punches and a big submission attempt had the fans believing an upset might be on the horizon – until Blaze forgot about King’s Rules. James tapped out, but the match continued, and the veteran turned the tables to score another win.
Former TSW Heavyweight Champion Dr. Isin followed, and for nearly ten minutes the two traded every dirty trick in the book. Isin nearly sealed the deal with his big top-rope elbow drop, but James shoved official Chris Ward into harm’s way, using him as a human shield. With Ward injured and escorted to the back, James picked up yet another victory.
SyKawtic was next, his serpentine movements and high-flying offense throwing James off balance. But when SyKawtic tried to use his prosthetic arm as a weapon, James snatched it away and blasted him with his own appendage, stealing another win.
El Toro charged in next, drawing huge cheers from the crowd. By this point, James had already wrestled nearly 30 minutes after competing earlier in the night, and Toro had the energy advantage. But when Toro attempted a risky dive through a table, James rolled clear, leaving Toro to crash and burn. James dragged himself back into the ring and won via count out.
Then came the biggest shock of the night – injured referee Chris Ward stormed back down the aisle, demanding a spot in the gauntlet after all the disrespect he had suffered from James that evening. The crowd roared as Ward, fueled by pure rage, took James down in a blink and scored the three count. Against all odds, Chris Ward stood tall as the new TSW Missouri Champion.
Conclusion:
Going into Mayhem in Mooresville IV, I wasn’t sure what to expect, and seeing fifteen matches on a single card was wild. Sure, not all of them were very long, but everyone had a chance to get in a few cool moments, and with four brand-new champions crowned, the show felt important. Considering that this was essentially a free event as a donation drive, you really can’t beat that, and I hope the animal shelters being supported walked away with a strong payout. With TSW now heading into their annual show in Chillicothe, Missouri, the championship scene has been completely shaken up, and it’ll be very interesting to see what happens in late September.
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