Sunday, November 25, 2018

Loss of a St. Louis Professional Wrestling TV Commentator and friend!!

We have lost a friend today! Larry Matysik who's name was synonymous with St. Louis Professional Wrestling and KPLR Channel 11 has passed away.
Larry called the matches from Channel 11 Studios under legendary Promoter Sam Muchnick. He was the Voice of St. Louis Professional Wrestling. Interviewing such Legends as The Worlds Most Dangerous Wrestler Dick The Bruiser, King Kong Brody, The Clawmaster Baron Von Raschke, and The Von Erich's. Of course Champions like Harley Race, Ric Flair, and Lou Thesz as well.
Larry stayed active and you could find him at the Broadway Athletic Club, SICW, and around the Metro East Area of Southwestern Illinois.
He always had time for fans, and loved to talk about the business with Promoters such as myself, who he would share the ins and outs of Professional Wrestling.
I think most importantly, Larry was respected by all of the boys and fans.
I learned from Larry, and will keep that with me through time.
Ballistic Brent Myers, WWE and Independent, always respected Larry as well, and enjoyed his stories.
Larry's health was failing over the past few years, but in even in a wheelchair, Larry was in on the action at SICW Cards.

Larry will be missed by those in the business, and fans alike.
RIP

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