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Jan 25, 2008 - 2:43:13 PM
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By Chris Vetter
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 PREVIEW, NEWS & NOTES
Ring of Honor returns to Dayton and Chicago Ridge this weekend. However, both Jack Evans and Necro Butcher have been pulled from the show for various reasons. The lineups for both events are below.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla has a big show on Sunday in California, headlined with Low Ki defending his PWG Heavyweight Title against former champion El Generico. Learn more at www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com.
The biggest wrestling show in the Twin Cities is tonight at the First Avenue night club in downtown Minneapolis (across from the Target Center), and I’m glad that I’m heading back out to a live wrestling show! I’ve been on a bit of a live show hiatus to recharge my batteries. Khosrow Daivari teams with his younger brother, Arya, to face the North Star Express of Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin. Twin Cities native ODB will have her first match here in years. I’m hoping for a really good turnout. If you live in the Twin Cities and haven’t been to an indy show in a couple months (or years), you should plan on heading out tonight!
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
UPCOMING SHOWS
Ring of Honor, Jan. 25, Dayton, Ohio, the fairgrounds, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Chris Hero in a cage match, the Briscoes vs. Jigsaw & Ruckus, Bryan Danielson vs. Tyler Black, Erick Stevens vs. Davey Richards vs. Austin Aries, Roderick Strong & Rocky Romero vs. Jimmy Jacobs & mystery partner, Delirious & El Generico vs. Brent Albright & B.J. Whitmer, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Adam Pearce, Lacey vs. Daizee Haze.
F1rst Wrestling, Jan. 25, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue night club, with Arik Cannon vs. Joey Envy, Khosrow Daivari & Arya Daivari vs. Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Pete Huge vs. Big Brody Hoofer, Cody O’Neill vs. Rob James, ODB vs. Ann Brookstone, and matches with Ben Sailer, Nate Bash and Kamikaze Klecker.
National Wrestling Superstars, Jan. 25, South River, N.J., the VFW Hall, with the Psychedelics, the Wild Breed, the Gemini Trojan, the Patriot & Blue Meanie, in a tag tournament, plus Rikishi.
GOUGE, Jan. 25, Raleigh, N.C., at Vintage 21, Scab vs. Wallabee Joe, Willie Watts vs. Ernie Nord, Chilly Willy vs. Eskimo Joe, Otto Schwanz vs. KC McKnight.
Ring of Honor, Jan. 26, Chicago Ridge, Ill., at the Frontier Park Field House, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Roderick Strong, Delirious vs. Adam Pearce in a dog collar match, The Vulture Squad vs. the Age of the Fall vs. BJ Whitmer & Brent Albright in a scramble, Mark Briscoe vs. Necro Butcher, Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries vs. Erick Stevens & Jay Briscoe, Claudio Castagnoli vs. El Generico, Brent Albright vs. Jack Evans.
IWS, Jan. 26, Le Medley, Canada, with Beef Wellington vs. Kenny the Bastard, Twiggy & Vanessa Kraven vs. Jagged & Shane Matthews, Sexxxy Eddy vs. LuFisto, Player Uno & Stupefied vs. Cheech & Cloudy vs. Jimmy Stone & Dan Paysan in a three-way, Sylvain Grenier vs. Kevin Steen vs. Franky the Mobster vs. Max Boyer, Crazy F’n Manny vs. the winner of the four-way.
New England Championship Wrestling, Jan. 26, Quincy, Mass., at the armory, with Rick Fuller & D.C. Dillinger & Eddie Edwards & Antonio Thomas vs. Brian Fury & Alex Arion & Bobby Fish & Max Bauer in an eight-man tag, plus Brandon Locke vs. Handsome Johnny, Lexxus vs. Ariel, Kreeper & Iraqnid vs. Chris Venom & Paul Lombardi, Michael Sain vs. Jason Blade.
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.
MCW Battleground, Jan. 26, Cottage Grove, Minn., at the armory, with Arik Cannon vs. Thoruf Marius, and matches with the Prophet and Ben Sailer.
EWF, Jan. 26, Marion, Ind., with Big Ric Cannon vs. Billy Roc, Bob vs. Just Justin, Nate Phoenix vs. Dark Lion, Apollo Starr & Drew Johnson vs. the Van Zants.
ACPW, Jan. 26, Roseboro, N.C>, with Stro vs. Tre G, Lonestar Posse vs. KC McKnight & Charlie Dreamer, plus Dave Renegade, Juang Lo, the Dawson Brothers, Daniel Messina and more.
National Wrestling Superstars, Jan. 26, Brick, N.J., at the Elks Lodge, with the final rounds of a tag tournament.
WXW, Jan. 26, Coplay, Penn., with Sugaa vs. Billy Dream, Sabian vs. Devon Moore vs. Drew Blood vs. Acid Zero in a four-way, Tommy Suede vs. Cobian.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Jan. 27, La Habra Heights, Calif., at the Gym at the Park, ** 2 p.m. bell time **, with Low Ki vs. El Generico, Davey Richards & Super Dragon vs. Joey Ryan & Scott Lost, Jack Evans vs. Roderick Strong, Los Luchas vs. Ronin & Scorpio Sky, Hook Bomberry & TJ Perkins vs. the Young Bucks, Rocky Romero vs. Karl Anderson.
Chikara Pro, Jan. 27, Hellertown, Penn., American Legion Hall, with Shane Storm vs. Eddie Kingston, Worker Ant vs. Vin Gerard, Claudio Castagnoli & Lince Dorado & Ophidan vs. Mike Quackenbush & Tim Donst & Amasis, Hallowicked vs. Larry Sweeney.
Prime Time Wrestling, Jan. 30, Belleville, Mich., at the Diamondback Saloon, with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin, Petey Williams, Gutter, N8 Mattson, Conrad Kennedy III and Eddie Venom.
Northern Impact Wrestling, Feb. 2, Cottage Grove, Minn., featuring Nora “Molly Holly” Greenwald wrestling! Also, Bret O’Brian & Venom vs. Kleck Michaels & Pete Huge, Cody O’Neill vs. Darin Corbin, Rob James vs. the Prophet, Black Stallion vs. Nate Bash, Ben Sailer vs. Arik Cannon.
Lethal Wrestling Alliance, Feb. 2, Fairview Heights, Ill., with Alex Shelley in action.
Hoosier Pro Wrestling, Feb. 2, Columbus, Ind., Tommy Rich & Pastor Pain vs. Doug Gilbert & Ox Harley, Tank Toland vs. Troy Van Zant, Donny Idol vs. Bobby Black vs. Mr. Big, Cousin Cooter vs. Fast Eddie Nelson.
Metro Pro Wrestling, Feb. 2, Wyandotte, Mich., at the ARC Hall, with Jay Lethal vs. Gutter, N8 Mattson vs. Kid Hybrid, and matches with Truth Martini, Conrad Kennedy III, Jaimy Coxxx and Eddie Venom.
CWA, Feb. 8, Columbia, S.C., with an appearance by Sid Vicious.
AAW, Feb. 9, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Eric Priest vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Ryan Boz vs. Skullkrusher, and the return of M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross.
Combat Zone Wrestling, Feb. 9, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena.
NWA Empire, Feb. 9, Tonawanda, N.Y., at the St. Johnsburg Fire Hall, with Pepper Parks vs. Johnny Puma in a no DQ match, Mastiff vs. Jimmy Olsen, Rhythm & Booze vs. Final Solution.
Pro Wrestling Ohio, Feb. 9, Lakewood, Ohio, at the Masonic Temple.
New Era Pro Wrestling, Feb. 9, Painesville, Ohio, with Shane Taylor & Lethal Impact vs. the Cleveland Mafia & Deviant, Chris Cronus vs. Robby Starr, Sassy Stephanie vs. Angeldust vs. XTC, Oemega vs. Sami Callihan, Carlton Kaz vs. Killer Kumpf.
XFW, Feb. 9, Richmond, Va., at the Showplace.
Jersey All Pro, Feb. 16, Rahway, N.J.
International Wrestling Cartel, Feb. 16, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center.
NWA Virginia, Feb. 16, Saluda, Va., at Middlesex High School, with Adam Pearce vs. Damien Wayne, the Geordie Bulldogs vs. Old School Empire.
Full Impact Pro, Feb. 16, Crystal River, Fla., with Black Market vs. Heartbreak Express, Erick Stevens vs. Roderick Strong, and matches with Davey Richards, Necro Butcher, Austin Aries, Rex Sterling, Jason Blade, Kenny King, Chasyn Rance.
Ring of Honor, Feb. 22, Deer Park, N.Y., at the community center, with Austin Aries vs. Jack Evans.
Ring of Honor, Feb. 23, Manhattan, N.Y., at the Manhattan Center, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson, Human Tornado vs. Delirious.
2CW, Feb. 23, Binghamton, N.Y.
Atomic Championship Wrestling, Feb. 23, Smokestown, Penn., with Glen Osbourne & Devon Moore vs. Kage & Patriot, Trixter vs. Alan Cross, Rockin Rebel & Kitt vs. Louis Rich & Niles Young, Twisted Tate vs. Joey Manson, Shatter & Rick Havoc vs. Frank the Tank & Pretty Fly.
F1rst Wrestling, Feb. 24, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue Night Club.
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