Author: jameswheeler

Take into consideration what one has to achieve in a single year to jump from being not ranked to being recognized by your community as one of the top ten talents in the state. Very few wrestlers have made bigger improvements or acheived more than JDX has in 2018. Over the course of the year and … Continue reading 2018 MNDIY 50 #8 – JDX

In 2018, Scott Story spent 72 combined weeks as Champion at two of the top promotions in Minnesota this year (MIW, Pro Wrestling Battleground). Besting Chris Jordan and Venom for his most recent reigns, he has made defenses of both belts against a champions row of Arik Cannon (both belts), Darin Corbin (twice in Battleground), … Continue reading 2018 MNDIY 50: #9 – Scott Story

Super Thunderfrog is the fan favorite force for good that we deserve. A fun-loving Frog God with a penchant for all things Rocked Up, he stole the show throughout 2018 in both singles competition, tag action (with long-time partner Wildcat), and in Trios action adding in Air Wolf. Making a triumphant return to Pro Wrestling … Continue reading 2018 MNDIY 50: #10 – Thunderfrog

The only wrestler on the list so good that cats ask for him by name. The Crime-Fighting Feline continued to delight this year delivering high-flying and comedy all rolled into one. Similar to Chris Jordan, Wildcat is a wrestler's wrestler, keeping himself in great condition and able to take on all comers big and small … Continue reading 2018 MNDIY 50: 15-11

Age continues to be nothing but a number for Chris Jordan as 2018 saw “The Genuine Article” deliver more great performances. Primarily working in MIW, Jordan seems to be making it a point to work regularly with the young up-and-coming talent and the scene has benefited from it, particularly in his feud with Scott Story … Continue reading 2018 MNDIY 50: 20-16

The inaugural champion of Midwest All-Star Wrestling, Garrisaon Creed went from relative unknown to establishing himself as a regular on the Minnesota scene with a huge upset victory over Jacob Savage to win the title in their Championship Tournament. With victories over Chainsaw King, Ryan Cruz and Rylie Jackson, Creed impressed enough to also find … Continue reading 2018 MNDIY 50: 25-21

2018 was a banner year for Tomahawk Kid which has ended in transition. His feud with Chris Jordan in MIW ran throughout their season of shows in Chanhassen and his run alongside Kal Creed as the “Kid and Creed Connection” earned him a tag team championship in Pro Wrestling Battleground. Near the end of the … Continue reading 2018 MNDIY 50: 30-26

The Midwest Mack Truck steamrolled the competition in MAW this year, never taking a pin fall loss during the entire MNDIY50 judging period of 2018. He also won the MAW Warrior Spirit battle royal at Grand Slam 2018 and would likely have already competed for the MAW championship if it wasn't around the waist of … Continue reading 2018 MNDIY 50: 35-31

2018 was a big year for Nick Nelson as he defeated Jacob Savage to become the AWF Heavyweight Champion in May, then defended the Title for most of the year before losing it to JDX in December. Nelson primarily competes in AWF but if branches out could be a great competitor with a bright future … Continue reading 2018 MNDIY 50: 40-36

ESQ had a formidable year entering the scene after becoming one of the second class of graduates to go through The Academy: School of Wrestling. Debuting and joining The Firm, he acted as both legal counsel and lawful muscle throughout their dominant year in Showtime Championship Wrestling. He quickly became one of the more impressive … Continue reading 2018 MNDIY 50: 45-41