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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.

MIDWEEK NEWS & NOTES

Welcome back! I continue to be wayyy too busy in my non-wrestling life, so I apologize for the delay in getting these results up. I went to a very good F1rst Wrestling show on Sunday in Minneapolis, Minn., and those results are below. F1rst Wrestling will be back in action on Friday, March 28, featuring Jerry Lynn vs. Al Snow.

I’ve posted some results from a TNA house show on Saturday in Elmira, N.Y., with Kurt Angle defeating Christian Cage in the main event. This looks like a strong house show, and the crowd was estimated between 1,500 and 2,000, which is about half the size of when WWE ran in the same building in January. It looks like a good night of wrestling.

In Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Human Tornado regained the PWG World Title in a match against Roderick Strong and Karl Anderson. Results are below. Austin Aries missed the show because of bad weather in New York (after the ROH shows), so Frankie Kazarian was a last-minute replacement.

In Montreal on Sunday in ISW, El Generico scored a pinfall at 14:59 – one second before a time-limit draw. Results are below.

Indy wrestler Colin Olson (better known as Colin Delaney!) has now signed a WWE contract, and he is off the Chikara shows this weekend. Congrats to him.

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

TNA house show, Feb. 23, Elmira, N.Y.: Homicide & Hernandez defeat Jimmy Rave & Lance Hoyt, Jay Lethal defeats Sonjay Dutt, James Storm defeats Eric Young, Team 3D defeat Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin, Samoa Joe defeats A.J. Styles, Awesome Kong defeats Gail Kim and Jacqueline, Kurt Angle defeats Christian Cage.?

American Wrestling Federation, Feb. 23, Elk River, Minn.: Brody Hoofer defeats Joey Envy, Black Stallion defeats Mitch Paradise, Cody & Cory O’Neill defeat Arik Cannon & Angel Armani, Lenny Lane defeats Eugene Dinsmore, Tony Denucci defeats Adam Evans.

NWA Upstate, Feb. 23, Henrietta, N.Y.: Nick Ando defeats the Dustytaker, Gabe Saint defeats Brodie Lee, Spazz defeats Stargazer, Big Cat Lemer defeats the Czar, Rhythm & Booze & Sweet Lou defeat the McCloud Brothers & D to the Icky, Pepper Parks defeats Cloudy, Ricky Reyes defeats John McChesney, Eric Everlast & HC Loc defeat Triple X & Super Assassin, Cheech defeats Judas Young, Dunn & Marcos defeat the Latin Soldiers, Danny Doring defeats Jimmy Olsen.

Great American Wrestling, Feb. 23, Arcola, Ill.: Eric Ruffington defeats Jonathon Scott, Gavin Alexander defeats Jason Allen, Conner Riley defeats Cyclone via DQ, Morton Van Prose & Josh Powers defeat Jeff Harris & Chuck Ray, Guy Smith vs. Spencer Powers went to a time-limit draw, Jesse Clark defeats JC Michaels, Cecil Cerveza defeats Gavin Alexander, Jaxson Pride defeats Kenny O’Brien, Jaxson Pride defeats Kenny O’Brien.

Ultimate Wrestling Alliance, Feb. 23, Dupo, Ill.: Anthony Brock defeats Adam Rich, Shawn Almight defeats Ian Storm, Joker defeats XXX Jordan Lacey, Wicked defeats Rage and Bryan James in a three-way, Scott Chambers defeats Chris Hargas, Shorty Biggs & Dice defeat Trent Stone & Dingo, Douglas O’Shea defeats Dirty Dick Brody in a Dublin Street fight.

2CW, Feb. 23, Binghamton, N.Y.: J.D. Love & Loca Vida defeat Jason Axe & Gordy and the Killer Steves, Antonio Thomas defeats AJAX820, John Walters defeats Brian Fury, All Money Is Legal defeat the Wyld Stallyons, ZS3 defeat the Blue Meanie, Kevin Grace defeats Max Bauer, Nikki Roxx defeats Lexxus, Dizzie defeats Eddie Edwards and Isys Ephex and Slyk Wagner Brown.

EWF, Feb. 23, Marion, Ind.: Osyris defeats Mike King, Ryan rich defeats Virus, Whipme Spearz defeats D.K.J., Niko Kilauea defeats Justin Andrews, Hillbilly Jed & Joey Owens defeat the Soul Shooters via DQ, Charles Jackson defeats Wildman Rogers via DQ, Just Justin defeats Drake Younger via countout, Bob defeats Dark Lion.

ACW, Feb. 23, Smokestown, Penn.: 1B Green defeats Big Poppa Chill, Evan Nemo defeats GI Bear, Twisted Tate defeats Joey Mansoni, Vince Bono & Code Red defeats Boy Boy & Mikey X, Trixter defeats Alan Cross, Andy Header won a battle royal, Pretty Fly & Frank the Tank defeat Rick Havoc & Twisted Tate, Bill Bain defeats Massive Mike, Rockin Rebel & Kitt defeat Troy Mest & Louis G. Rich, Devon Moore & Glen Osbourne defeat Kage & the Patriot.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Feb. 24, La Habra Heights, Calif.: The Young Bucks defeat Scorpio Sky & Ronin, Karl Anderson defeats Frankie Kazarian, Los Luchas defeat Hook Bomberry & TJ Perkins, Candice LaRae defeats Daffney, Human Tornado defeats Necro Butcher, Human Tornado defeats Roderick Strong and Karl Anderson to regain the PWG title.

F1rst Wrestling, Feb. 24, Minneapolis, Minn.: Benjamin Sailer defeats Kamikaze Klecker, Arya Daivari defeats Nate Bash and Prophet and Venom in a four-way, Rob James defeats Shane Hollister, Brody Hoofer defeats Joey Envy and Pete Huge in a three-way, Tyler Black defeats Jaysin Strife, Skullkrusher Rasche Brown defeats Thoruf Marius, Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin defeat Arik Cannon & Cody O’Neill.

Absolute Intense Wrestling, Feb. 24, Brookpark, Ohio: The Snake Diamante defeats Kevin Federline, Mike Tolar defeats Chris Cronus via DQ, TJ Dynamite & Eric Ryan defeat Hobo Joe & Gregory Iron, Nick Belushi defeats Matt Riot, Johnny Gargano defeats Josh Prohibition, M-Dogg 20 defeats Matthew Justice, Mad Man Pondo vs. John Thorne ended in a draw, Sterling James Keenan won a 30-man gauntlet for the gold.

Inter Species Wrestling, Feb. 24, Montreal, Canada: MVP defeats El Hijo Del Bamboo, The Badd Boys won a squash, Max Boyer defeats Kid Kamikaze, Giant Tiger defeats Beef Wellington, The Walking Dead defeat the McGoths, Sexxxy Eddy defeats Steve, El Generico defeats Twiggy, Player Uno defeats Kevin Steen.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Chikara Pro, Feb. 29, Philadelphia, Penn., New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center, “King of Trios 2008,” day one, with El Dorado vs. the Colony, Brodie Lee & the Olsen Twins vs. Cheech & Cloudy & m.c. KZ, Las Chivas vs. Shane Hagadorn & Alex Payne & Rhett Titus.

GOUGE, Feb. 29, Raleigh, N.C., with Willie Watts vs. Tennessee Nord, Dick Foley & Seymour Snott vs. the Super Mario Brothers, KC McKnight vs. Eskimo Joe, Otto Schwanz vs. Charlie Dreamer, Wallabee Joe vs. Prince Kofi Jabba.

Steel Domain Wrestling, March 1, Brookings, S.D., at the Rainbow Arena, with A.J. Styles vs. Christian Cage, James Storm vs. Jay Lethal, Abyss vs. Kip James.

Chikara Pro, March 1, Philadelphia, Penn., New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center,” King of Trios 2008,” day two, with Tank Toland & Bobby Dempsey & Sara Del Rey vs. Gran Akuma & Chuck Taylor & Icarus, El Generico & Player Uno & Stupefied vs. Arik Cannon & Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Mitch Ryder & Larry Sweeney & Shayne Hawke vs. Tim Donst & Drew Gulak & Andy Sumner.

IWA Mid-South, March 1, Joliet, Ill., at the Hartman Rec Center, with Eddie Kingston vs. 2 Cold Scorpio, Roderick Strong vs. Drake Younger vs. Michael Elgin vs. Viking, Brain Damage & Deranged vs. Mickie Knuckles & LuFisto, Necro Butcher vs. Danny Havoc, Human Tornado vs. Ruckus vs. Ash vs. Devon Moore vs. Sexxxy Eddie vs. xOMGx vs. Brandon Thomaselli vs. Dustin Lee, Jimmy Jacobs vs. Jack Thriller, Davey Richards vs. Toby Klein, Iron Saints vs. Sabian & Joker.

ECWA, March 1, Newark, Del., at the Greater Newark Boys’ & Girls’ Club.

National Wrestling Superstars, March 1, Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., at the Elks Lodge, with Tony Atlas vs. Julio Dinero, plus Nicky Oceans defends the NWS title.

WPW, March 1, Black River Falls, Wis., at the high school, with Jerry Lynn vs. Ace Spade, Austin Aries vs. Zakk Neo, Lacey vs. Ann Brookstone, Steve Stardom vs. Maverick, Jake Classic vs. Renny D.

Pro Wrestling Riot, March 1, Port Richey, Fla., at Regency Park Civic Center, with the Heartbreak Express, the Lifeguards, Bruce Santee, Kory Chavis, Ray Beez, Ron Niemi, Amy Vitale, Michael Shane.

Vanguard Championship Wrestling, March 1, Virginia Beach, Va., at the Pembroke Bingo Hall.

NWA-Mountain States Wrestling, March 1, Whitesville, W.Va., with Stro, Billy Lit, Johnny Blast & Diablo Jr., the Bunkhouse Boys, Chance Prophet, Ricky Shane.

Chikara Pro, March 2, Philadelphia, Penn., New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center, “King of Trios 2008,” finals.

FunkdaFied Wrestling Federation, March 2, Middletown, Del., at the Everett Meredith Middle School, with Hate Breed, Nikki Oceans, Self Employed, the Gemini Trojans, the Dark Karnival, Fro Bro, Mad Dog and Ruff Rider.

Jersey All Pro, March 8, Jersey City, N.J., at the Golden Door Charter School, with Homicide & Hernandez vs. Teddy Hart & Samoa Joe, Archadia vs. Grim Reefer, Havoc & Monsta Mack vs. Slyk Wagner Brown & Eddie Kingston, and Delirious in action.

AAW, March 8, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Jerry Lynn vs. Austin Aries vs. Josh Abercrombie vs. a mystery opponent, Zach Gowen & Krotch vs. Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Ryan Boz vs. Dan Lawrence.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, March 8.

Combat Zone Wrestling, March 8, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena, with Vordell Walker vs. Joker, DJ Hyde vs. Whacks.

Devil Bhudakahn Memorial Show, March 8, Munhall, Penn., with the Beast vs. Powerhouse Hughes, Shirley Doe & partner vs. Super Hentai & partner, Sterling James Keenan vs. Mr. Wrestling III, Scottie Gash vs. Chris LeRusso vs. Bobby Shields, Jimmy DeMarco vs. Chris Taylor.

Pro Wrestling Ohio, March 8, Lakewood, Ohio, at the Masonic Temple.

NEPW, March 8, Paineville, Ohio, at the Hide Out Roller Rink, with J-Rocc vs. Shane Taylor, Lethal Impact vs. Tracy Smothers & Ray Rowe, Aaron Draven vs. Sami Callihan.

Whiplash Wrestling, March 8, Mayetta, Kan., at the Boys’ & Girls’ Club, with Chris & Kyle King vs. Dekin Cane & Enigma, JC Thunder vs. Justin Pain, Kid USA vs. Jaysin Strife.

American Championship Entertainment, March 8, Union City, N.J., with Jay Lethal vs. Mo Sexton, Robert Roode vs. Joe Hardway, A.J. Styles vs. Azrieal, Alexa Thatcher vs. Angelina Love.

VCW, March 8, Norfolk Va., at the Masonic Temple. Featuring Damien Wayne, Rex Sterling, Sonjay Dutt, the Barbarian and Christian York.

CWA Pro, March 8, Orangeburg, S.C., at the CWA Arena, with Raven, Sick Boy, Lodi, Timber, Phil Shatter.

Victory Pro Wrestling, March 8, Centereach, N.Y., with an appearance by Molly Holly, and matches with Pete Sell, Jason Static, Mack Daddy Flexx, Zombie, Javi-Air, Sabotage, Joe So Delicious, Don Tony, Nick Noshus, Jorge Santi.

World Women’s Wrestling, March 9, Somerville, Mass., at the Good Time Emporium, with Lexxus vs. Ariel, Mistress Belmont vs. Latasha, Della Morte vs. Jana, Sammi Lane vs. Barbie, Roxie Cotton vs. Amber.

StormForce Wrestling, March 14, Knightdale, N.C., at the rec center, with Team Macktion vs. Joey Silvia & a mystery partner.

EWF, March 15, Marion, Ind., with the debut of Ms. Traci Brooks.

Northeast Wrestling, March 15, Torrington, Conn.

IPW:UK, March 15, Broxbourne Civic Hall, with Chris Hero vs. Johnny Saint, plus Jimmy Jacobs and El Generico in action.

Ring of Honor, March 16, Philadelphia, Penn., at the armory.

X-Treme Intense Championship Wrestling, March 16, Pontiac, Mich., at the Eagle Theatre, with Buff Bagwell vs. Greg “the Hammer” Valentine, Mo Dread vs. The DBA, Gavin Starr & Keith Crème vs. Skull Ganz & Devil Dawg, Kid Hybrid vs. Joosh Abercrombie, Pat Tanaka vs. Kamala Jr.

APW, March 16, Martinsburg, W.Va., with Tammy “Sunny” Sytch making an appearance. Luke Hawx vs. the Cali Kid, Teddy Fine vs. Merek, JR840 vs. Silas Rayge, Jerkface vs. Marcus Smart, Solid Stud Jim vs. Mr. Huge, Killer Korbin vs. Prodigy.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, March 21.

National Wrestling Superstars, March 21, Bergenfield, N.J., the VFW Hall, with the “king” and “queen” of the ring tournaments.

Absolute Intense Wrestling, March 21, Cleveland, Ohio, at Mulberrys, with Steve Corino vs. Jerry Lawler, Alpha Beta Duke vs. the Switchblade Saints, Tyler Black vs. Johnny Gargano, and matches with Sterling James Keenan, M-Dogg 20, Dios Salvador, Mike Tolar, Chris Cronus and more.

Full Impact Pro, March 22, Crystal River, Fla., with Roderick Strong, Nigel McGuinness, Delirious, Jay Briscoe, Tyler Black, Kenny King, Jason Blade, Sal Rinauro, Chasyn Rance, Seth Delay.

International Wrestling Cartel, March 22, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center.

Pro Wrestling Syndicate, March 22, Yonkers, N.Y., with Sabu vs. Sandman, Tito Santana vs. Kamala, Angelina Love vs. Alexa Thatcher, and a 12-man tournament featuring Teddy Hart, Matt Cross, Jack Evans, Necro Butcher, Davey Richards, Ruckus, Kenny Omega, Devon Moore, Trent Acid and Kevin Matthews.

National Wrestling Superstars, March 22, Neptune, N.J., with the “kings” and “queens” of the ring tournament.

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