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Dec 31, 2007 - 5:14:01 PM
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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
Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone, and I wish you safe travel and good partying tonight!
Results of both ROH shows over the weekend are below. Both events sound like they were really good shows!
Sandman won a battle royal on Dec. 26 in Maryland Championship Wrestling. Joey “Mercury” Matthews teamed with his long-time partner Christian York on the show, then fought him later on the card, with York winning the MCW heavyweight title. Results are below.
Rick Fuller defeated Brian Fury to win the New England Championship Wrestling heavyweight title on Friday.
The Blue Meanie wrestled for NWS in Long Branch, N.J., on Friday. Results are below.
”Cowboy” James Storm wrestled for Southern All-Star Wrestling in Tennessee on Christmas Day, and those results are below.
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
UPWA, Dec. 22, Wilmington, N.C.: Sexton Tyler defeats Marcus Shields, Beast & Eric Evans defeat the Destroyer & Tito Rains, Pete Nixon defeats Minion, Dr. Luv defeats Xavier Rush, Josh Hunter defeats Christopher Shane, K.C. McKnight defeats Charlie Dreamer, Draven defeats Ernie Nord via DQ, War defeats Blair Sky.
Southern All-Star Wrestling, Dec. 25, Columbia, Tenn.: James Storm defeats Chris Michaels, Boogie Woogie Boy defeats Hammerjack, Homicidal Tendencies defeat Indian Outlaw & Lennox Lightfoot, Arrick Andrews defeats AM Vision, Shane Morton defeats Big Rig.
Maryland Championship Wrestling, Dec. 26, Glen Burnie, Md.: Devon Moore defeats Sabian, Joseph Brooks defeats Champ Champagne, The Ghetto Mafia defeat the Headliners, Ruckus defeats Chad Bowman, Tyler Hilton defeats Patrick Brink, Josh Daniels defeats Derek Frazier, Christian York & Joey Matthews defeat Tom Brandi & Adam Flash, York defeats Matthews to win the MCW Heavyweight title, The Sandman won a battle royal, Danny Doring defeats Danny Jaxx, Corporal Punishment defeats Zachary Shane.
Independent Wrestling Federation, Dec. 28, West Paterson, N.J.: Mike Jenkins defeats Travis Blake, Bryan Harley defeats Biggie Biggs, Chris Steeler defeats Jana, Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri defeat Kevin Knight & Dan McGuire, Franciz defeats Kareem West, Evan Schwartz defeats Jason Roberts, Tony Torres defeats Fred Sampson.
New England Championship Wrestling, Dec. 28, Quincy, Mass.: Fred Curry Jr. & Chase Del Monte defeat Matt Spectro & Ryan Matthews, Lexxus defeats Sammi Lane, Brandon Locke vs. Handsome Johnny in a time-limit draw. In a gauntlet match: Antonio Thomas defeats Jason Blade, Evan Siks defeats Antonio Thomas, Siks defeats Dave Cole, Siks defeats Michael Sain via DQ, Eddie Edwards defeats Siks, Alex Arion defeats Edward, DC Dillinger defeats Alex Arion, Max Bauer defeats Dillinger, Max Bauer defeats TJ Richter, Rick Fuller defeats Brian Fury to win the heavyweight title.
National Wrestling Superstars, Dec. 28, Long Branch, N.J.: Rhett Titus defeats Antonio Malave and Resin, Corey Havoc defeats TNT via DQ, JD Smooth defeats Mikey Pacifica, the Imbred Hillbillies defeat the Wrestling Refs, Hyena defeats JC Rage, Myke Quest defeats Hendrid and Chris X, the Patriot and Blue Meanie defeat the Sychadelic Studs in a non-title match.
ROH, Dec. 29, New York, N.Y.: Daizee Haze defeats Sara Del Rey and Lacey, Delirious defeats Brent Albright, Kevin Steen & El Generico defeat the Vulture Squad and the Hangmen Three, Davey Richards defeats Erick Stevens, Claudio Castagnoli defeats Chris Hero, Nigel McGuinness vs. Austin Aries, Necro Butcher defeats Matt Cross and Jigsaw and Mitch Franklin in an elimination match, Bryan Danielson defeats Takeshi Morishima via DQ, Jay & Mark Briscoe defeat Roderick Strong & Rocky Romero, Naomichi Marufuji defeats Claudio Castagnoli.
2CW, Dec. 29, Syracuse, N.Y.: Slyk Wagner Brown vs. Dizzie vs. Eddie Edwards ended in a DQ, AJAX820 defeats Zaquary Springate III, Loca Vida defeats J.D. Love, All Money I$ Legal defeat Jason Axe & Gordy Wallace, Antonio Thomas & Isys Ephex defeat the Killer Steves, Jimmie Olsen & Hellcat defeat the Wyld Stallions, Portia Perez defeats Nikki Roxx, John Walters defeats Brodie Lee, Brian Fury & Frankie Arion defeat Max Bauer.
Independent Wrestling Federation, Dec. 29, West Paterson, N.J.: Frank Scoleri defeats Dan Marques, Chris Steeler defeats Mike Jenkins, Biggie Biggs & Jason Roberts defeat Bryan Harley & Evan Schwartz, Fred Sampson vs. Kevin Knight ended in a double DQ, Justin Corino defeats Dan McGuire, Tony Torres & Antonio Rivera defeat Franciz & Travis Blake.
EWF, Dec. 29, Marion, Ind.: Sami Callihan won a battle royal, Charles Jackson defeats Cupid Valentino via DQ, Apollo Starr & Drew Johnson defeats Andy Santos & Craig Poling, Bob defeats Brutus Dylan, Nate Phoenix defeats Sami Callihan, Just Justin defeats Lou Roberts, General Lee defeats Wildman Rogers, Hillbilly Jed & Joey Owens defeat Dark Lion & Matt Cavins, Osyris defeats Ric Cannon.
ROH, Dec. 30, New York, N.Y.: Bobby Dempsey defeats Mitch Franklin, Ruckus & Jigsaw defeat Matt Cross & Bobby Fish, Larry Sweeney defeats Claudio Castagnoli, Jack Evans defeats Necro Butcher, Naomichi Marufuji defeats Davey Richards, Adam Pearce & BJ Whitmer & Brent Albright defeat El Generico & Kevin Steen & Delirious, Rocky Romero defeats Ernie Osirus, Erick Stevens defeats Roderick Strong, Bryan Danielson defeats Austin Aries and Chris Hero and Takeshi Morishima, Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black defeat Jay & Mark Briscoe.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Jan. 5, Van Nuys, Calif., the armory, with Bryan Danielson vs. CIMA, Super Dragon vs. Susumu Yokosuka, Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs vs. Joey Ryan & Scott Lost, Alex Koslov vs. TJ Perkins.
Lethal Wrestling Alliance, Jan. 5, Fairview, Heights, Ill., with Austin Aries vs. Adam Raw, Lacey vs. MsChif.
Elite Pro, Jan. 5, Steger, Ill., at the VFW Hall, with Dysfunction.
Insanity Pro Wrestling, Jan. 5, Indianapolis, Ind., at the Salvation Army Community Center, 7 p.m., with Carlton Kaz vs. Drake Younger, Mike Quackenbush vs. Dave Davidson, Gran Akuma vs. Scotty Vortekz, Lince Dorado vs. Sami Callihan, and matches with Irish Airborne, Osyris, Lou Roberts, Die Hard, xOMGx, Junkfood Junkie and more.
Hoosier Pro Wrestling, Jan. 5, Columbus, Ind., with Ox Harley vs. Pastor Pain, Ronnie Vegas vs. Bobo Brazil Jr., Flash Flanagan & Tarek the Great vs. the Soul Shooters, Josie vs. Jill, Donny Idol vs. Jeremy Hadley, Tom Van Zant vs. Bobby Black, Troy Van Zant vs. Average White Guy.
EWF, Jan. 5, Marion, Ind., with the Sandman!
WXW, Jan. 5, Allentown, Penn., Great Samu vs. Sugaa, Devon Moore vs. Sabian, Kacee Carlisle vs. Dischord in a women’s match.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Jan. 6, Van Nuys, Calif., at the armory, with Bryan Danielson vs. Roderick Strong, Jack Evans vs. CIMA, ???? vs. Super Dragon, Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs vs. the Young Bucks, El Generico vs. Susumu Yokosuka.
Ring of Honor, Jan. 11, Boston, Mass., at Boston University, with Bryan Danielson vs. Chris Hero, Jack Evans & Ruckus & Jigsaw vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Necro Butcher & Tyler Black in a three-match series.
Ring of Honor, Jan. 12, Edison, N.J., at Inman Sports Club, with the Briscoes vs. Necro Butcher & Tyler Black, Kevin Steen vs. Brent Albright.
Combat Zone Wrestling, Jan. 12, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena, with Joker vs. Brain Damage, DJ Hyde vs. Whacks, LuFisto vs. Mickie Knuckles, Ruckus vs. Drake Younger, Player Uno & Stupefied vs. Beef Wellington & Greg Excellent.
NWA Upstate, Henrietta, N.Y., with Jimmy Olsen vs. John McChesney vs. Danny Doring, Pepper Parks vs. Cody Deaner, Ricky Reyes vs. Colin Olsen, the McCloud Brothers vs. Super Assassin & Triple X, CloudLee vs. Cheech & Gabe Saint.
AWA Brew City Wrestling, Jan. 12, Waukesha, Wis., featuring the Heartbreak Express.
GOUGE, Jan. 12, Allensville, N.C., at the fire hall.
AWA World Star Wrestling, Jan. 12, New Milford, Conn., with the Heartbreak Express, the Lumberjacks, Brian Logan, Jr. Alou, Tommy Midnight, Super Zeta, Matt Turner and more.
Southern Championship Wrestling, Jan. 12, DeBary, Fla., at the VFW hall, with Scotty 2 Hotty in action.
New Era Pro Wrestling, Jan. 12, Painesville, Ohio, at the Hide Out Roller Rink, with Chris Cronus vs. the Prophet, Lethal Impact vs. Ray Rome & the Deviant, Bane vs. Killer Kumpf, J-Rocc vs. Shane Taylor & Eddie Edwards in a handicap match, Bill Collier vs. Kage.
NWA Central States, Jan. 12, Mt. Vernon, Ill., as the YMCA, with Michael Strider vs. Dingo.
CWA, Jan. 12, Orangeburg, S.C., with Daffney.
UPWA, Jan. 12, Wilmington, N.C.
In Your Face, Jan. 12, Rutland, Vt., at the Holiday Inn.
IWF, Jan. 13, Golden, Colo., with Jerry Lynn in action.
UWA Hardcore, Jan. 18, Downsview Park, Canada.
JAPW, Jan. 19, Jersey City, N.J., with Low Ki vs. Hotstuff Hernandez, Homicide vs. Teddy Hart vs. Eddie Kingston, Jay Lethal vs. Chris Hero, Sonjay Dutt vs. Xavier, Devon Storm vs. Danny DeManto, Bandido Jr. vs. Azrieal, Grim Reefer vs. Archadia, and Cryme Tyme in action!
AAW, Jan. 19, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin.
AWA World 1 Wrestling, Jan. 20, Valdosta, Ga., featuring the Heartbreak Express.
Ring of Honor, Jan. 25, Dayton, Ohio, the fairgrounds, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Chris Hero in a cage match, the Briscoes vs. Jack Evans & Ruckus.
F1rst Wrestling, Jan. 25, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue night club, with Arik Cannon vs. Joey Envy, Pete Huge vs. Big Brody Hoofer, Cody O’Neill vs. Rob James, ODB vs. Ann Brookstone, and matches with the Prophet, Ryan Cruz, Darin Corbin, Ben Sailer, Nate Bash and Kamikaze Klecker.
GOUGE, Jan. 25, Raleigh, N.C., at Vintage 21.
Ring of Honor, Jan. 26, Chicago Ridge, Ill., at the Frontier Park Field House, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Roderick Strong.
AWESOME, Jan. 26, Seaside Heights, N.J., at the American Legion Post, with Spike Dudley in action in a tournament. Other wrestlers include Justin Corino, Jay Blaze, Kekoa, Dirty Don Montoya, Eric Cooper, Franciz, Jasin Karloff.
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