Our Mission

FAITH. FAMILY.
COMMUNITY.

Professional wrestling brings us together. How we care for people is what makes it matter.

The heart of MWC

A PURPOSE
BEYOND THE RING

Rooted in faith, family and community, Midwest Wrestling Coalition brings people together through professional wrestling. We exist to create a place where families make memories, talent finds opportunity and people feel they belong.

Through the way we entertain, serve and treat others, we strive to make a lasting difference beyond the ring.

Founded in 2024, MWC brings family friendly live wrestling to Southern Illinois and the greater St. Louis region. Whether you have followed wrestling for years or are bringing your family to your first show, there is a place for you here.

Faith

Faith guides how we lead, keep our word and care for others. We strive to put those beliefs into practice through kindness, integrity and service, while welcoming people from every background.

Family

A night together can become a memory that lasts for years. We create shows families can enjoy across generations, and strive to treat the people in our ring and behind the scenes with care and respect.

Community

Every fan, wrestler, volunteer and host helps make MWC possible. We build relationships with venues, churches and organizations, create opportunities for talent, and bring people together in the communities that welcome us.

Our community • At the shows and beyond

MORE THAN A SHOW.
A SHARED EXPERIENCE.

From Fight for Faith at Enjoy Church to Riverbend Rumble, our shows bring the MWC community together for live wrestling. These moments remind us why we build MWC: to give people something to share, someone to cheer for and a place to belong.

Fans and families watching the ringside action at Riverbend Rumble
Fans and families share the excitement at Riverbend Rumble.
Joey O’Riley and Matty Ice compete with fans watching around the ring at Fight for Faith
Fans close to the action as Joey O’Riley and Matty Ice meet at Fight for Faith.

Photography by Erica Zeilman. Property of Erica Zeilman and MWC.

Be part of our mission

BUILD SOMETHING
THAT MATTERS

For sponsors, hosts and community partners, this is an invitation to help us build something families can believe in and communities can be proud of.

Talk with us about supporting an upcoming season or bringing MWC to your community.

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Leadership

CEO

Brie Dawson

Promoter and Booker

Shane Walters

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