Interview: Johnny Badwheels

     Johnny Badwheels (aka. John Nicosia) is the promoter of one of the top local Professional Wrestling organizations in Michigan.  The MCWA (Michigan Championship Wrestling Association) has been entertaining fans in our local area for the past 5 years, and they continue to feature some of the top performers in Professional Wrestling.  The MCWA offers classic Pro Wrestling, and all of their shows are family friendly. Johnny Badwheels is determined on bringing Pro Wrestling to the Southeast Michigan area, and he sat down with the Mitten State Sports Report to talk about it.
     Scroll down to check out an exclusive interview with Johnny Badwheels.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan Championship Wrestling Association.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com   Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question.  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.













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1.  Mitten State Sports Report:  When did the MCWA ring the bell for the 1st time?  







1.  Johnny Badwheels:  "October, 2010."







2.  Mitten State Sports Report:  What will the casual fan that grew up watching wrestling enjoy about the MCWA?







2.  Johnny Badwheels:  "They can expect to see up and coming stars in the world of Professional Wrestling battling to be the best.  Many of our past competitors have gone on to do great things in the industry, and we plan to be the place where you can see the stars of the future today."







3.  Mitten State Sports Report:  What can fans expect to see when they come to a live MCWA event?







3.  Johnny Badwheels:  "Expect a night of hard hitting Pro Wrestling.  A little less talk, a little more action is our attitude."  







4.  Mitten State Sports Report:  What's the MCWA been up to lately?







4.  Johnny Badwheels:  "After a brief hiatus we are coming back home to Rookies Bar and Grill 1519 Oak St, Wyandotte on April 24th with an 8 pm bell time.  We have also launched a new TV show on the Independent Wrestling Channel on Roku, as well as on Wyandotte Cable, and on YouTube called Epic TV."  







5.  Mitten State Sports Report:  What can fans expect to see from the MCWA in the future?  







5.  Johnny Badwheels:  "We're ready to entertain Michigan with some of the best talent that Michigan, and the Midwest has to offer.  Some very exciting things are on the horizon, so check  mcwaonline.com  regularly for more info."







6.  Mitten State Sports Report:  In 2015, does Pro Wrestling need television, or is the internet, and social media enough?







6.  Johnny Badwheels:  "TV doesn't hurt, but with the growth of social media in recent years it (social media) is a must."  

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Local Wrestling "Final 4"

Rhino has body slammed his way into the Mitten State Sports Report's, Local Wrestling Virtual Tournament's, Final 4! 

     It started with 64 competitors back in June.  There were play-in matches, along with Regions' named after famous Local Wrestlers.  There was the Original Sheik Region, the Malcolm Monroe Region, the Tommy Star Region, and the Scott D'Amore Region.  There was seeding that stirred up controversy,  and there were comments left by you making the "Local Wrestling Tournament Bracket" (posted on June 28th) the most viewed, and commented on post, in the brief history of the Mitten State Sports Report.  Everyday you voted on a different match.  #1 seeds' like Rhino, and Sabu received multiple votes throughout the Tournament, and it took overtime (and double overtime) to decide the outcomes of some of the matches.  Be sure to check out "Local Wrestling Sweet 16" (posted on September 2nd) to see how each wrestler made it to the Final Four!  Click on the month of June and check out "Local Wrestling Tournament Bracket" (posted on June 28th) to see all 64 competitors that made the Tournament.  You can also view the competitors that were eliminated in the play-in matches if you click on "4 Play-In Match Results" posted on June 23rd, 2013.









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                                                 Your Votes Decide Who Wins!











                                     OT- means that the match went into overtime!
                                     #Number- represents seeding in the Tournament!
                                      Voting- 3days for both Final Four matches!
                                      Championship= 1 week of voting!
                                      OT= 1/2 day of voting (12 hours)









                Mitten State Sports Report's Local Wrestling Virtual Tournament Final 4!









                  Malcolm Monroe Region winner vs. Original Sheik Region winner!
                  Scott D'Amore Region winner vs. Tommy Star Region winner!















#1 Rhino



                                                       

Vs.                                                                        #1 Rhino




#1 Sabu






                                                                                    Vs.                                          Winner = Rhino




#2 Michael Elgin




Vs.                                                                        #2 Michael Elgin




#2 Zach Gowen











Here are some of the Local Wrestling promotions represented in the Tournament!




ROH (Ring of Honor) click on  http://www.rohwrestling.com


XICW Detroit (Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling)  click on  http://www.xicwdetroit.com


MCWA (Michigan Championship Wrestling Association) click on  www.mcwaonline.com


TWA (Takedown Wrestling Alliance) click on  takedownwrestling.weebly.com


Clash Pro Wrestling  click on  http://clashwrestling.com


PWAS (Pro Wrestling All-Stars)  click on  http://www.pwasdetroit.com


MPW (Metro Pro Wrestling)









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