in 1984 for St. Louis. As the morning man in St. Louis for only a year, his reputation as a quick wit with legions of loyal listeners spread rapidly throughout the national radio circuit. 516 Oklahoma City, OK 73105. He played college football at Texas A&M University. 4.02 avg rating 284 ratings 3 editions. Matthews spent most of his career performing for Pro Wrestling Syndicate. During his first session as a legislator, he received ranking member status on Public Safety Appropriations & Budget, as well as Economic Development & Financial Services for the state. Matthews and Neumann have high hopes for attracting a sponsor for their endeavor and, as the pandemic eases, attracting more performers. Kevin Matthews. Florida Fire Frogs placed LHP Kevin Matthews on the 7-day disabled list. KM debuted on Monday, October 4, 2021 on an episode of AEW Dark: Elevation in a match against Sonny Kiss. Matthews debuted on December 15, 2006 at WSU Ultimate Impact Phase 1, where he challenged Xavier for the WSU Heavyweight Championship. 304 lbs (138 kg) Kevin's father, Bruce Matthews, is a Hall of Fame offensive lineman who played for the Houston / Tennessee Oilers / Titans from 19832001. Filmography. shelved 722 times. Also tutor Company Law in Temasek Polytechnic. He returned in 2015 at FBW Too Sweet where he defeated JT Dunn. LHP Kevin Matthews assigned to Florida Fire Frogs from Gwinnett Braves. Hickory Crawdads sent LHP Kevin Matthews on a rehab assignment to AZL Rangers. Kevin Matthew McDonald (February 10, 1983) is an American professional wrestler previously signed to Impact Wrestling under the ring name KM. As a New York native, Matthews has generally worked for promotions across the northeastern United States. Any help would be appreciated. Matthews returned on March 22, 2008 at PWS Majestic Mayhem where he joined the PWS Heavyweight Championship Tournament, teaming with Tommy Suede against Jerry Lynn & Kenny Omega. I first met him on the radio, as a listener of his popular WLUP show, then as an occasional guest on that show and others, and later when we both worked at a station for a short time. This garnered the trio an invitation from BigO magazine to contribute to their New School Rock III CD in 1993. On September 8 at CAP Feeding Times, Kevin Matthews teamed with Fighter Cat and Kyle Reynolds to defeat Cliff Bar, Grammar Cop & Kai Katana. During the show, they defeated The Desi Hit Squad (Raj Singh & Rohit Raju) in a tag match observed by Scarlett Bordeaux. Kevin Michael Griffin (born October 1, 1968) is an Bruce Springsteen, and Dave Matthews. In the following year on March 21, 2003 Matthews' first CW title match involved teaming with Danny Demanto to challenge for the CW Tag Team titles held by Attrition (Christian Angers & Mike Studd). July 2, 2017: LHP Kevin He currently serves on the State Senate Public Safety, Transportation, Retirement & Insurance, Appropriations, and Appropriations A&B General Government & Transportation Committees. [3] On the March 30 episode of Impact Wrestling, he debuted as Sienna's cousin, defeating Braxton Sutter with interference from Sienna, thus establishing himself as a heel. Derrick Philips, Other Works At the LOOP/AM 1000 Kev developed his wildly popular alter-ego, sports radio announcer Jim Shorts. Pro Wrestling is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. His first solo album, Anywhere You Go, was released on October 4, 2019. Senator Kevin L. Matthews is the current Chair of the Oklahoma Senate Democratic (Minority) Caucus; Board Member, Lilyfield Foster Care Services; Board Development Chairman of Tulsa Area United Way; Founder and Co-Chair of the newly formed Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Planning Committee. He returned on January 22, 2016 at GFW Amped Live, where teamed with Pat Buck & The Amazing Red in a tag match won by Andrew Everett, Brian Myers & Nick Aldis. Kev, as he prefers to be called, began For a short while in the early 2000s, Matthews again had a radio show in Grand Rapids, commuting from Chicago. On April 3, 2010, Matthews joined the King & Queen Of The Ring 2010 Tournament, where Matthews teamed with Nikki Roxx to advance in the first round after defeating Angel Orsini & JD Smoothie. Cavalcade of Sports for You. Their music was used in the Warner Bros. hit TV show High School Reunion. Personal life. Ben went off to Bradley University, where he earned a degree in sports communication. ElevatorAGoGo is a new collaboration between former Chicago deejay Kevin Matthews and photographer Bob Neumann. (October 2009) Kevin Menear (born March 12, 1956), known professionally as Kevin Matthews, is a Midwest United States radio personality, best known for his 12-year association with WLUP "The Loop" and its one-time sister-station, WMVP "AM 1000.". Matthews became popular for his off-kilter take on various topics. Prior to joining the WWE and later Impact Wrestling, Matthews worked several years throughout numerous independent promotions. Nine months later on December 6, Matthews returned at PWS Firestorm II in an Ambulance match, defeating Deadpool. Matthews was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 NFL Draft on April 30. (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune). In May 1993, The Watchmen contributed the song "The High Cost Of Living" to BigO's Death Valley 92328 CD. Kevin Matthews, Kevin Mathews, James Kendricks, Jeffrey Gardner, Bart Sommers, Rod Gray, Simon Majors, Troy Conway, Glen Chase, Lynna Cooper Notable works Golden Age: He also spent time in Stars & Stripes Championship Wrestling where he became a one-time SSCW Television Champion. ElevatorAGoGo is a new collaboration between former Chicago deejay Kevin Matthews and photographer Bob Neumann. Kevin's grandfather, Clay Matthews, Sr., is a former offensive tackle and linebacker who played for the San Francisco 49ers for four seasons during the 1950s. He is the proud father of two very successful young men, and a proud grandfather. On March 5, 2011, Matthews returned at PWS Spring Break Showdown and teamed with Danny Demanto under the team name of Reality Check, and defending PWS Heavyweight Champion Devon Moore former WWE superstars D-Generates Of Wrestling (Billy Gunn, Road Dogg & X-Pac). During his reign he defeated Colt Cabana, Anthony Nese, and Homicide. Hickory Crawdads placed LHP Kevin Matthews on the 7-day disabled list. None have been as unique, wonderful and loyal as Kevin., Matthews does not expect to ever be back on radio, but of those times he echoes what he once told the Tribune 30 years ago, Theres so much you can do on the radio. He was honored by the House Speaker who appointed him to national committees on Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs with the Southern Legislative Conference. Prior to becoming an elected official, he was accepted into and graduated from the Center for Advanced Leadership and the Andrew Young School of Policy Council in Atlanta, Georgia. Wert, who had a long career in radio and TV, told me, Its been my privilege to work with many talented performers. A track from the album, "My One and Only", became a radio hit, garnering pole position on the Radio Heart Top Ten and the number three spot on the 987FM Perfect Ten. Want to Read. On October 27 at CAP Welcome To The Dungeon Matthews joined a Costume Rumble match won by Grim. He accepted a scholarship from Texas A&M University, becoming a starter at center as a junior. Take a not unpleasant or taxing 180-some mile road trip from Chicago, I-94 northwest to I-I96 past exits for New Buffalo, South Haven, Holland and other Michigan towns until you pull off the highway and drive a few blocks through Grand Rapids and then there he is. Two years later on May 8, 2010, Matthews returned at PWS Vendetta where he defeated Butterbean to win the PWS Heavyweight Championship. Atlanta Braves signed LHP Kevin Matthews. | [8], Matthews would later argue with Impact Wrestling Executive Vice President Scott D'Amore on Twitter over the amount they pay their talent.[9]. Broken Mary: A Journey of Hope. I was never as devoted as most fans, those ardent thousands known as Kevheads, but I have long admired his sense of humor (well, most of it) and his facility for vocal mimicry that allowed him to give audiences terrific folks such Raymond Burr, Fred Rogers, Andy Rooney, Pee Wee Herman and Barney Fife. [1] The next year, 2011, he was declared inactive for 15 games. November 18, 2015 - A Dearborn police officer again advised Mr. Matthews on trespass after responding to the Citgo for customer trouble. Kevin Mathews (born 1961), [7], KM then later formed an alliance with Fallah Bahh turning face in the process. In 2004 he wrestled for World Xtreme Wrestling in Pennsylvania teaming up with Greg Matthews. Mathews denied this and the band broke up soon after, with Mathews announcing that he was going solo. in the West Michigan market, staying there until he left West Michigan Kevin Matthews may refer to: Kevin Matthews (radio personality) (born 1956), American radio personality Kevin Matthews (wrestler) (born 1983), American professional wrestler Kevin A lot of people think I died, he said, leading me inside Big Events Studios, a massive 100-year-old facility in the business of creating commercial videos and photos for major corporations. On November 20, 2012 Matthews dropped the title to Matt Hardy. Originally a five-man band called The Hornets, The Watchmen put out three independent releases in the early 1990s, Who Watches the Watchmen, Industry & Commerce and the acclaimed This Savage Garden. Mr. He had also been appointed to the National Conference of State Legislators standing committee on Labor and Economic Development which includes economic development, tourism, and international relations. He was named to the 2005 All-Greater He would win the title back by defeating Hardy on February 9, 2013. In 2013, he appeared in 14 games (2 starts), before being lost for the year with a high ankle sprain injury, suffered in the week 15 game against the New York Jets. Matthews made his Pro Wrestling Syndicate (PWS) debut on September 7, 2007 at PWS Blitzkrieg, defeating JD Smoothie and Joe Hardway in a three-way match. On December 12, 2009 Matthews lost to Tito Santana at NWS/WSU The Awesome Challenge in Flemington, New Jersey. In 2013, Matthews returned to face Matt Hardy in a title rematch held on February 9 at PWS Thank You Jerry in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs match, where he defeated Hardy to win the title for a third time. During his debut year, KM competed for the Impact World Championship during the August 17 episode of Impact, in a 20-Man Gauntlet Match. Mathews is also a prominent contributor to the Singapore music scene. His earliest known match occurred in 2001 when he appeared in Impact Championship Wrestling (ICW). | He is particularly proud of the Kevin Matthews' Clause Foundation, which supports children's charities throughout the Chicago area. Mini Bio (1) The radio voice of Kevin Matthews has been heard over airways across the country for nearly 25 years. During his career as a Chief Officer, he completed the four-year Middle Management Curriculum at the National Fire Academy, and the five-year Executive Development Institute at Dillard University. Gardner F. Fox was born in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Julia Veronica (Gardner) and Leon Francis Fox, an engineer. It would be impossible for me to detail all the things Ive learned from Kevin, he said. 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