By Chris Vetter, Torch Contributor

Torch Indy Reporter Chris Vetter travels thousands of miles each year to see dozens of indy shows all over the Midwest. His reports covering the entire U.S. Indy Scene are usually published exclusively here at PWTorch.com every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

WEEKEND RESULTS, NEWS & NOTES

This is a day late, as I couldn’t get through to post it yesterday afternoon… presumably the site was tied up because of the Benoit news. I’m so sickened, I can’t comment on it. So, I’ll just focus on the indy news.

I went to the Chicago Ridge ROH show on Saturday, and those results are below. It was a fantastic event, and it deserves the high marks it is getting.

Chikara Pro held its “Young Lions Cup” tournament over three days this weekend, and Chuck Taylor defeated his traveling partner, Ricochet, in the finals. The day 3 event looks particularly good. Results of all three are below.

IWA Mid-South had its big annual “King of the Death Matches” tournament over two days, and the winner this year was Corporal Robinson, as he defeated Freak Show in the finals Saturday. In one non-tournament match, Brandon Thomaselli defeated Low Ki to retain the light-heavyweight title. Results of both shows are below.

Pro Wrestling Syndicate held its debut show in Garfield, N.J., with a reported crowd of 225. The lineup featured Samoa Joe, Abyss, Human Tornado and Koko B. Ware. Results are below. The next show is Sept. 7.

Alex Shelly and Sonjay Dutt were both in action in UWA Hardcore on Friday, and I now have those results below as well. Check out this promotion at www.uwahardcorewrestling.com.

Chris Jericho signed autographs at the Pro Wrestling Event show on Sunday, and PWE is claiming a crowd of 500 at the show.

In other news…

Chikara Pro has announced it has canceled its show for Camden, N.J., on Aug. 3. It was supposed to be part of the “Vans Warped Tour.”

And you can always reach me with your indy results at chrisjvetter@hotmail.com. I request that you remember to say date, location (including building, city & state!), and full name of the promotion.

WEEKEND RESULTS

UWA Hardcore, June 22, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Tyson Dux defeats Brian Lee, Flatliners defeat Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz, Alex Shelley defeats Akira Raijin, Derek Wylde defeats Jennifer Blake, Tyler Black defeats Arik Cannon, Josh Prohibition defeats Sonjay Dutt, Cheech & Cloudy defeat Dunn & Marcos, Lionel Knight defeats Osiris.

Chikara Pro, June 22, Reading, Penn.: Lince Dorado defeats El Hijo del Ice Cream, Moscow defeats Hydra, Player Uno defeats Niles Young, Chuck Taylor defeats Cabana Man Dan, Ice Cream Jr. defeats Hex Cage, Amigo Suzuki defeats Rex Sterling, Rhett Titus defeats Worker Ant, Billy Roc defeats Chrisjen Hayme, Mitch Ryder defeats Shane Storm, Chuck Taylor defeats Lince Dorado and Ice Cream Jr. and Amigo Suzuki and Player Uno and Moscow in a six-way elimination match to advance.

IWA Mid-South, June 22, Plainfield, Ind.: Mickie Knuckles defeats Tank, Necro Butcher defeats Rollin’ Hard, Mad Man Pondo defeats Scotty Vortekz, Drake Younger defeats Fukimoto, Dysfunction defeats Danny Havoc, Freakshow defeats Mitch Page, Brain Damage defeats Insane Lane, Corporal Robinson defeats Deranged.

Gateway Championship Wrestling, June 22, Overland, Mo.: Eric Allen defeats Sean Vincent, Trent Stone defeats Jackal, Tyler Cook defeats Jeremy Wyatt, Reid Reign & K.C. Karringston defeat Kevin X & Shorty Biggs, Cameron Cage defeats Cabal, Steve Kenney vs. Michael Serious went to a draw, Sean Vincent won a rumble.

Classic Championship Wrestling, June 22, Louisville, Kent.: Guido vs. Pooky went to a double countout, Kliff Hnager defeats Joey Knight, Johnny Spade defeats the Zodiak, Deputy K.O. & Deputy Dogg & Bobo Brazil Jr. defeat Regulator & Blackhawk & Marcus, Randy Royal defeats Vic the Bruiser in a best of three falls match, Lincoln HNIC defeat Walker & Matt Maverick, Chris Alexander defeats Chris Chaos and Elmore Fudd in a three-way.

Northern Wrestling Federation, June 22, Cincinnati, Ohio: Pompano Joe defeats T-Money, Tiny Tim defeats the Warlock, Freaks & Geeks defeats the Zodiacs, Ice defeats Nasty Russ, Jesse Hyde defeats Crybaby, Michael Lotus defeats Anthony Bryant via DQ, Stewie Backlund & Clutch McAllister defeats Roger Ruffen & Muldoon via DQ.

Underground Championship Wrestling, June 22, Elkhart, Ind.: Seth Magavin defeats Kenny Kage, Jeremy Hadley defeats Tony X, Jake Omen defeats El Blue Inferno, Ryan Epic & Ryan Rage & Russ Jones defeat Donny Benjamin & Mikey Benjamin & Sami Callihan, Caden Ames & Christian Able defeat Zain Ramzey & Buff Kahlua, Keith Crème defeats Max Morrison, Hardcore Harry defeats Jamie Enternal, Jimmy Shalwin defeats Brutus Dylan.

MXW, June 22, Cottage Grove, Minn.: Jake Taylor defeats Sammy Savard, Asylum defeats Jared Darkside, Asylum defeats Johnny Riddlin, Brian Sager defeats Spiderbaby, Aaron Corbin defeats Mike Stanley and Kleck Michaels and Ryan Sax and Ryan Stone and Cory O’Neill in a six-way, Shimdog & Xavier defeat Cooter Hayseed & Jake Taylor, Derek Daredevil defeats Craven Knyte.

Ring of Honor, June 23, Chicago Ridge, Ill.: Ernie Osiris & Alex Payne defeat Mitch Franklin & Dingo, Roderick Strong & Rocky Romero & Davey Richards defeat Delirious & Matt Cross & Erick Stevens, Claudio Castagnoli defeats Matt Sydal, Naomichi Marufuji defeats B.J. Whitmer, Brent Albright defeats Pelle Primeau, Takeshi Morishima defeats Jimmy Rave, Jay & Mark Briscoe defeat Kevin Steen & El Generico, Lacey & Rain defeat Daizee Haze & MsChif, Takeshi Morishima defeats Adam Pearce, KENTA defeats Bryan Danielson.

Chikara Pro, June 23, Barnesville, Penn.: Billy Roc defeats Aaron Draven, Shayne Hawke defeats Tim Donst, Rhett Titus defeats Soldier Ant, Darin Corbin defeats Super Xtremo, Ultra Dragon defeats Ryan Cruz, Ricochet defeats Chrisjen Hayme, Mitch Ryder defeats Cabana Man Dan, Chuck Taylor defeats Arik Cannon, Los Ice Creams & Amigo Suzuki defeat Gran Akuma & Icarus & Maxime Boyer, Ricochet defeats Billy Roc and Shayne Hawke and Rhett Titus and Darin Corbin and Ultra Dragon in a six-way elimination match to advance.

IWA Mid-South, June 23, Plainfield, Ind.: Brandon Thomaselli defeats Low Ki, Naptown Dragons defeat Southern Rock, Corporal Robinson defeats Mad Man Pondo, Brain Damage defeats Mickie Knuckles, Dysfunction defeats Drake Younger, Freak Show defeats Necro Butcher, Insane Lane & Danny Havoc defeat Mitch Page & Rollin’ Hard and Fukimoto & Deranged, Corporal Robinson defeats Dysfunction, Freak Show defeats Brain Damage, Corporal Robinson defeats Freak Show to win the “King of the Death Matches” tournament.

Gateway Championship Wrestling, June 23, Mt. Vernon, Ill.: Sean Vincent defeats Red McAlister, Cameron Cage defeats Cabal, Rebecca Raze defeats Jynx, Chaz Wesson defeats Bryan Monterro, Jeremy Wyatt defeats Tyler Cook, Reid Reign & K.C. Karrington defeat Shorty Biggs & Jackal, Cameron Cage defeats Nikki Strychnine via DQ, Trent Stone defeats OuTtKaSt.

Vanguard Wrestling All-Star Alliance, June 23, Vigilante defeats Juggalo J-City, Next Wave defeats Frankie Valiant & Arabian Death Dealer, Lamar Titan defeats Isaias Velazquez, Baltazar defeats Thomas Sinclair, Mad Dog Ivan Manson defeats Machine, Terry Allen won a battle royal.

GOUGE, June 23, Stem, N.C.: El Mariachi defeats Leroy Zbyszko, Star Man defeats Fabulous Frankie, El Gordo Diablo defeats Ernie Nord, Jaheem the Dream defeats David Lee Gilbert, Seymour Snott defeats Dick Foley, Otto Schwanz defeats Damien Wayne, Scab defeats Wallabee Joe via DQ, Trailer Park Heat & Sweet Ebony Assassin defeat the Urban Legends.

Independent Wrestling Federation, June 23, West Paterson, N.J.: Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri defeat Mike Durnin & Steve Camacho, Tony Torres & Antonio Rivera defeat Chris Steeler & Jana, Travis Blake & Shane O’Brien defeat Rey Calitri & Dan Schwartz, Kevin Knight & Nick Sabre defeat Damian Adams & Franciz & Rich Ross.

Blackball’d Wrestling Organization, June 23, Phoenixville, Penn.: Kid Kaos defeats Matt Bomboy, Twisted Tate defeats Arkham, Rockin’ Rebel defeats Louis Rich, Rockin Rebel won a battle royal, Bazooka Joe defeats Rockin’ Rebel, Hard Candy defeats KFC, Hard Candy defeats Blahdeggo & Uptown Chris Brown, Massive Mike defeats Alan Cross, Dr. Spider defeats Din Mak.

Chikara Pro, June 24, Hellertown, Penn.: Los Ice Creams defeat Icarus & Gran Akuma, UltraMantis Black & Hydra & Crossbones defeat Moscow & Super Xtremo & Player Uno, Billy Roc defeats Amigo Suzuki, the Olsen Twins defeat the North Star Express, Lince Dorado defeats Mitch Ryder, Mike Quackenbush defeats Shayne Hawke, Ruckus & Sabian defeat Fire Ant & Soldier Ant, Chris Hero & Claudio Castagnoli defeat Cheech & Cloudy, Hallowicked & Jigsaw & Shane Storm defeat Larry Sweeney & Arik Cannon & Maxime Boyer, Chuck Taylor defeats Ricochet.

Pro Wrestling Syndicate, June 24, Garfield, N.J.: Trent Acid defeats Alex Shelley and Human Tornado, the Zombie defeats Malta the Damager, Samoa Joe defeats Eddie Kingston, Koko B. Ware defeats Niles Young, Jason Blade defeats Danny Demanto, J-Busta & Dave Kole defeat the Outcast Killahs, Justin Credible defeats Reckless Youth, Abyss defeats Michael Sane and Monsta Mack and Paul E. Normous in a four-way elimination match.

Pro Wrestling Element, June 24, Martinsburg, W. Va.: Solid Stud Jim & Sean Andrews defeat JR840 & Jason Lancaster and Merek & Johnny Pyro in a tables, ladders, chairs match, Bobby Eaton & Silas Rayge defeat Marcus Smart & Brad Thomas, Jared Lancaster defeats Delirious, Luke Hawx defeats Devno Moore and Detox in a three-way, Sara Del Rey & Daffney defeat Daizee Haze & Kaydin Kayge, JV Insanity & the KYD & Tray Blaylock defeat Erik C. Jones & Prodigy & Ray Valasco, Chance Prophet defeats Supreme Lee Great, Sean Andrews defeats Tae Money, JD Drukner won a battle royal. Chris Jericho signed autographs.

Independent Wrestling Federation, June 24, West Paterson, N.J.: Steve Camacho defeats Chris Steeler via DQ, Franciz defeats Dan Marques & Jason Roberts, Mike Durnin vs. Nick Gregory went to a no contest, Travis Blake & Shane O’Brien defeat Tony Torres & Antonio Rivera, Kevin Knight & Nick Sabre defeat Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri, Blake & O’Brien defeat Knight & Sabre to win the tournament.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Full Impact Pro, June 29, Melbourne, Fla., with Roderick Strong, Jimmy Rave, Erick Stevens, Larry Sweeney, Gran Akuma, Hallowicked, Jigsaw, the Heartbreak Express, Eddie Kingston, Irish Airborne, Rex Sterling, Damien Wayne.

New York Wrestling Connection, June 29, Blue Point, N.Y., at St. John’s Orthodox Church, with Jerry Lynn vs. Dickie Rodz, Joey Matthews vs. Mike Spinelli, the Angus Brothers vs. Maverick & Plazma, Traci Brooks vs. a mystery opponent.

Full Impact Pro, June 30, Crystal River, Fla., the armory, with Roderick Strong, Jimmy Rave, Erick Stevens, Larry Sweeney, Gran Akuma, Hallowicked, Jigsaw, the Heartbreak Express, Eddie Kingston, Irish Airborne, Rex Sterling, Damien Wayne.

IWA-Mid South, June 30, Philadelphia, Penn., New Alhambra Arena, with Low Ki & Homicide vs. Necro Butcher & Toby Klein, Chris Hero & Claudio Castagnoli vs. Ricky Reyes & Sabian, Iron Saints vs. Johnny Kashmere & Devon Moore vs. Michael Elgin & Ash vs. Vortekz & Diehard Dustin in a tag scramble, Drake Younger vs. Hotstuff Hernandez, Chuck Taylor vs. Josh Abercrombie, Matt Sydal vs. Human Tornado.

New England Championship Wrestling, June 30, Quincy, Mass., the armory, 7 p.m., with Rick Fuller vs. D.C. Dillinger.

New York Wrestling Connection, June 30, Deer Park, N.Y., at the community center with Mikey Whipwreck getting a title shot again either Jerry Lynn or Dickie Rodz, Joey Matthews vs. Brother Runt, Papadon & Tony Burma vs. Mike Spinelli & ???, Traci Brooks in action.

Revolutionary Championship Wrestling, June 30, Jackson, Ohio, at the Jackson Memorial Building, featuring Honky Tonk Man.

1PW, June 30, Doncaster, England, with Delirious vs. Darren Burridge.

EWF, June 30, Marion, Ind., with Shark Boy in action, plus Osyris, Nate Pheonix, Cupid Valentino, Andy Santos, Bob, Just Justin, Wildman Rogers, Louis Linaris, Locked N’ Loaded, Destinee Blade.

Shimmer Women’s Athletes, July 1, Inverness, Fla., the Citrus County Auditorium, with Sara Del Rey vs. Lacey, Amazing Kong vs. Nikki Roxx, Cindy Rogers vs. Allison Danger.

1PW, July 1, Doncaster, England, with Delirious vs. El Generico vs. El Ligero.

International Wrestling Cartel, July 7, Elizabeth, Penn., the Court Time Sports Center, with Samoa Joe vs. Raymond Rowe.

Northstar Premier Wrestling, July 7, Lonsdale, Minn., at the South 40 Pub, with Black Stallion & John Johnson vs. the O’Neill twins, Brody Hoofer vs. Nate Bash, James Thomas vs. Jason Vaine, Joey Envy vs. Ben Sailer, Cooter Hayseed vs. Vindicator.

Insanity Pro Wrestling, July 7, Indianapolis, Ind., the Salvation Army Community Center, with Carlton Kaz vs. the Indiana Kidd, Billy Roc vs. Jon Moxley.

Maryland Championship Wrestling, July 8, Dundalk, Md., “The 7th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup,” featuring an appearance by Chris Jericho, and matches featuring Ruckus, Christopher Daniels, Jay Lethal, Matt Sydal, Human Tornado, Azriel, Vordel Walker, Derek Frazier.

Northern Impact Wrestling, July 8, Amery, Wis., the North Star Event Center.

Action Zone Wrestling, July 11, Waipahu, Hawaii.

Action Zone Wrestling, July 12, Waipahu, Hawaii.

AWA RUSH, July 12, Mankato, Minn., the Bandana Brewery, with Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz vs. Casanova & Rob James, the Prophet & Joessiah vs. Hype Gotti & Tony Cortez, Ryan Cooke & Joseph Alexander vs. Benjamin Sailer & Jaysin Strife, Pete Huge & Kleck Michaels vs. Venom & Bret O’Brian, and Shimdog vs. Jake Taylor.

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, July 13, Orlando, Fla., the Recreation Center, with Adam Flash vs. Sideshow, Erick Stevens vs. Nooie Lee, Sal Rinauro vs. Seth Delay vs. Billy Roc, Chi Chi Cruz vs. Chasyn Rance, Allison Danger vs. Krazy K, Chris Hero vs. Trik Davis, TJ Mack vs. Kenny King, Michael Elgin vs. Matt Cross. In non-tournament action, Roderick Strong & Sedrick Strong vs. Chris Nelson & Vito Denucci.

AWA RUSH, July 13, Faribault, Minn., Spike’s Bar & Grill, 9:30 p.m. bell time, with Arik Cannon & Joey Envy vs. Aaron Corbin & Horace the Psychopath. Also in action will be Ryan Cruz, Darin Corbin, Jaysin Strife, Devin Carter, Casanova, Pete Huge, El Viejo, Kleck Michaels, Shimdog and Hype Gotti.

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, July 14, Port Richey, Fla., the Jewish Community Center.

Hybrid Wrestling, July 14, Fremont, Ohio, FCRC Arena, with Homicide & Hernandez in action.

Combat Zone Wrestling, July 14, Philadelphia, Penn., “Best of the Best,” with B-Boy, Human Tornado, Ruckus, Sabian, Chuck Taylor, Sal & Vito & Brandon Thomaselli, Cheech, Vortetz, Ricochet and Drake Younger. In non-tournament action: Necro Butcher & Toby Klein & Danny Havoc vs. Mitch Ryder & DJ Hyde & Brain Damage.

AAW, July 14, Berwyn, Ill., the Eagles Club, with Danny Daniels & Jayson Reign vs. Chandler McClure & Tyler Black, and the debut of Joey Mercury.

Blackball’d Wrestling Organization, July 14, Phoenixville, Penn., at the Top Gun Wrestling Academy, with Bazooka Joe vs. Shawn Fury, Hard Candy vs. Kory Kastle & Rick Feinberg, Kid Kaos vs. Pelle Primeau.

F1rst Wrestling, July 15, Minneapolis, Minn., at First Avenue night club, with Arik Cannon vs. Cody O’Neill, Aaron Corbin vs. Darin Corbin, Joey Envy vs. Jaysin Strife, Pete Huge & Allison Wonderland vs. Rain & a mystery partner, and matches with Rob James, Horace the Psychopath, Kamikaze Klecker, Zac James, Arya Daivari, the Prophet, Big Brody Hoofer, Ryan Cruz and Nate Bash.

Pro Wrestling Element, July 15, Martinsburg, W. Va., with Steve Corino, Rob Conway.

UWF, July 19, North Charleston, N.C., at Rick Hendrick Jeep Chrsyler, with the Steiners, LAX, Too Cool, the Naturals, Diamonds in the Rough, Team Macktion.

UWF, July 20, Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Championship Wrestling Experience, July 20, Youngstown, Ohio.

Jersey All Pro, July 21, Cartaret, N.J., with Low Ki defending his title against the winner of a “Royal Rumble” style match, and the debut of Gail Kim.

Chikara Pro, July 21, Wallingford, Conn.

International Wrestling Cartel, July 21, Ellsworth, Penn., at the ballfield, 6 p.m. start time, with Abyss and Eric Young in action.

UWF, July 21, Columbia, S.C., at the township auditorium.

Buddah show, July 21, Mora, Minn., at the Kanabec County Fair.

FPWA Wrestling, July 21, Pinellas Park, Fla., at the Boys’ & Girls’ Club, 8 p.m., with Mr. Marcus vs. Dagon Briggs vs. Eddie Taurus in a three-way, the Psychedelics vs. Nooie Lee & Legion Cage, and a tag team gauntlet.

Loco Wrestling, July 21, Philadelphia, Penn.

Heavy On Wrestling, July 21, Superior, Wis., with Arik Cannon vs. Ben Sailer, Mitch Paradise vs. J Chaotic, Ann Brookstone vs. Christy Hemme, Bill Irwin vs. Adrian Lynch, and a special appearance by Molly Holly.

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