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 RESULTS, NEWS & NOTES

Welcome back, everyone. The PWG lineup on Friday got shuffled up a bit, as Necro Butcher and Eddie Kingston missed the show. Perhaps the best indy wrestler from Minnesota, now wrestling under the gimmick name of Brandon Bonham since moving to California last year, made his PWG debut in the opening match, scoring a win. In the main event, Super Dragon attacked the tag champions of Joey Ryan & Scott Lost, which allowed Generico & Kevin Steen to win the tag titles.

Roderick Strong defeated Austin Aries in the main event of the FIP show on Saturday in Florida.

Tammy Sytch competed in a three-way dance in the main event of the National Wrestling Superstars show on Friday in New Jersey.

In other news…

JAPW has announced the partial lineup for its next show on April 19, including LAX vs. the Rock n’ Rave Infection. Go to www.japw.net to learn more.

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

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, March 21, Reseda, Calif.: Brandon Bonham defeats Nemesis, Candice LeRae defeats LuFisto, Chris Hero defeats Claudio Castagnoli, Los Luchas defeat the Young Bucks and Scorpio Sky & Ronin and TJ Hooker in a four-way tag match, Hero & Candice defeat Human Tornado & LuFisto, Kevin Steen & El Generico defeat Joey Ryan & Scott Lost to win the tag titles.

National Wrestling Superstars, March 21, Bergenfield, N.J.: Alexa Thatcher & Nicky Oceans defeat Becky Bayless & JD Smoothie, Luscious Latasha & Devon Moore defeat Rebecca Payne & Mikey Pacifica, Jana & Danny Demanto defeat Roxxie Cotton & Zombie, Mercedes Martinez & Bison Bravado defeat Amber * Pastor George. In the second round, Martinez & Bravado defeat Thatcher & Oceans, Jana & Demanto defeat Latasha & Moore, Nikki Roxx & Rhett Titus defeat Martinez & Bison Bravado and Jana & Demanto in an elimination match, Nikki Roxx defeats Alexa Thatcher and Tammy Sytch in a three-way.

Full Impact Pro, March 22, Crystal River, Fla.: Erick Stevens defeats Shane Hagadorn, Chris Jones defeats Ernie Osiris, Tyler Black defeats Jason Blade, Jay & Mark Briscoe & Delirious defeat Sal Rinauro & Kenny King & Chasyn Rance, Damien Wayne & Rex Sterling defeat Jigsaw & Seth Delay, Nigel McGuinness defeats Larry Sweeney, Roderick Strong defeats Austin Aries.

MMWA-SICW, March 22, East Carondelet, Ill.: Angel defeats Billy Diamond, Stacy O’Brien defeats Alexis Lightfoot, Jerome Cody defeats Shaft via DQ, A.J. Williams defeats Dave Vaughn, Kevin X defeats Tommy Knight, Phil E. Blunt defeats Steve Montana via DQ, Jeremy Lightfoot defeats Waco.

Old Time Wrestling, March 22, Bellmawr, N.J.: Anthony DiGati defeats Mitch Franklin, Project X & Steve Worthington defeat Matt Miles & CK Cross, Greg Hoyga defeats Glenn Storms, Pretty Smart defeat Tiger McAdams & C FED, Sir Gaylord Fauntleroy defeats Esteban, Fuji Tanaka vs. Bazooka Joe went to a double DQ, Dan De Man Jones defeats Rhett Titus.

MCW Battleground, March 22, Cottage Grove, Minn.: Johnny Riddlin defeats Renny D, Hollywood Brian Sager & Venom & Nate Bash defeat Tormentor & Malikite & Craven Knyte, Lorenzo Connors defeats Sean Slade, Paul Brewski defeats Kleck Michaels, Lover Kid won a scramble, Ben Sailer defeats the Prophet, Arik Cannon defeats Arya Daivari, Rob James defeats Mike Rollins.

EWF, March 22, Marion, Ind.: Jason & Brandon Collins defeat Savin & Draco, Andy Santos defeats Jason Fear, Dylan Bostic defeats Chris Morgan, Nate Phoenix defeats Dave Davidson, Charles Jackson defeats Mike King, Hillbilly Jed & Joey Owens defeat Jason & Brandon Collins, Destinee Blade defeats Camron Star via DQ, Bob defeats Ryan Rich.

Pure Wrestling Association, March 22, Cambridge, Ontario: EZE defeats Eddie Osbourne via DQ, Steve Brown defeats Logan Savage, Lak Siddartha vs. Lance Malibu went to a time-limit draw, Paul Wright defeats Ethan Page, David Daniel Ducker & EZE defeat Eddie Osbourne & Jessy Jones.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Ring of Honor, March 28, Orlando, Fla., the downtown recreation complex, with Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Dragon Kid & Ryo Saito, Roderick Strong & Rocky Romero & Davey Richards vs. Erick Stevens & CIMA & Go Shiozaki, Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino vs. Kevin Steen & El Generico, Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black vs. BxB Hulk & Shingo, Austin Aries vs. Genki Horiguchi.

UWA Hardcore, March 28, Toronto, Canada, with Josh Prohibition vs. Josh Abercrombie, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Matt Cross.

F1rst Wrestling, March 28, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue night club, with Jerry Lynn vs. Al Snow, Pete Huge vs. Brody Hoofer in a dog collar match, Arik Cannon vs. Rob James, Aaron Corbin vs. Darin Corbin, Arya Daivari vs. Ryan Cruz, the Prophet vs. Kamikaze Klecker vs. Cody O’Neill vs. Joey Envy in a four-way, Bret O’Brian & Venom vs. Benjamin Sailer & Nate Bash.

Ring of Honor, March 29, Orlando, Fla., the downtown recreation complex, with Austin Aries vs. Nigel McGuinness, Masato Yoshino & Genki Horiguchi, Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. Shingo & BxB Hulk, Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens.

UXW, March 29, Orlando, Fla., at the Central Florida Fairgrounds Pavilion, 2 p.m. start, with Jake Roberts, Abdullah the Butcher vs. Steve Corino, Disco Inferno vs. Raymond Snow, and matches with Big Vito, Krazy K, TJ Mack, Vordell Walker, and the Heart Break Express vs. Bruce Santee & Jon Davis.

New York Wrestling Connection, March 29, Deer Park, N.Y., at the community center, with Tony Burma vs. Mikey Whipwreck, Syther & Stockade vs. Prince Nana & Mega, Dan Dynasty vs. Joey Braggiol vs. Bruno Marciano vs. Padadon in a four-way.

New England Championship Wrestling, March 29, Quincy, Mass., at the armory.

Minnesota Independent Wrestling, March 29, Chanhassen, Minn.

Independent Wrestling Federation, March 29, West Paterson, N.J., with Tony Torres vs. Travis Blake, Kevin Knight & Jana vs. Chris Steeler & Cameron Matthews, Biggie Biggs vs. Justin Corino, Mike Jenkins vs. Frank Scoleri, Kareem West vs. Franciz.

Hybrid Wrestling, March 29, Fremont, Ohio, at the FCRC Arena, with Sabu vs. Matt Cross, Faith In Nothing vs. Mega Sexy, Jake Crist vs. Johnny Gargano, and matches with Josh Prohibition, Chris Cronus, Brian Lyndon, Starless, Flip Kendrick, Billy Taylor, Morty Rackem and more.

Great American Wrestling, March 29, Decatur, Ill.

GOUGE, March 29, Youngsville, N.C., at the armory.

The 2008 Women’s Elite 8 tournament, March 30, Cambridge, Ontario, at the Grand River Flea Market, with Sara Del Rey vs. Misty Haven, Amy Victory vs. Sabrina Kyle, Jade Chung vs. the 21rst Century Fox, Jennifer Blake vs. Cherry Bomb.

Independent Wrestling Federation, March 30, West Paterson, N.J., with Antonio Rivera vs. Travis Blake, Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins vs. Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri, Kevin Knight vs. Chris Steeler, Tony Torres vs. Franciz, Kareem West vs. Cameron Matthews.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, April 5.

AAW, April 5, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Jerry Lynn vs. Matt Cross, Tyler Black vs. Marek Brave in a grudge match.

Combat Zone Wrestling, April 5, Philadelphia, Penn., at New Alhambra, with Necro Butcher vs. Danny Havoc, Drew Gulak vs. Dustin Lee, Andy Sumner vs. Scotty Vortekz.

Northeast Wrestling, April 5, Honesdale, Penn., with Christian Cage vs. Xavier, and matches with Jerry Lawler, Sgt. Slaughter, Scotty 2 Hotty and Talia “Velvet Sky” Madison.

GOUGE, April 5, Apex, N.C., at the Iron Horse Saloon.

New York State Wrestling Federation, April 5, New Rochelle, N.Y., at the high school, with Larry Sweeney vs. boxer Larry Barnes, Romeo Roselli vs. Antonio Thomas.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling, April 5, Columbus, Ind., with Eugene Dinsmore vs. Pastor Pain, Ronnie Vegas vs. Tom Van Zant, Ox Harley vs. Flash Flannigan, Average White Guy vs. Troy Van Zant, Donny Idol vs. Jeremy Hadley, AKU vs. Luis Rojas.

New Era Pro Wrestling, April 5, Painesville, Ohio, at the Hide Out roller rink, with J-Rocc vs. Shane Taylor, Lethal Impact vs. Tracy Smothers & Ray Rowe, Bane vs. Kage.

Whiplash Wrestling, April 5, Mayetta, Kan., at the Boys’ & Girls’ Club, Chris & Kyle King vs. Dekin Cane vs. Engima, Justice Pain & Steven Saint & Devan Scott vs. JC Thunder & Brian Jacobs & Nemesis.

UPWA, April 5, Wilmington, N.C.

Ring of Honor, April 11, Boston, Mass., at Boston Unversity, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Austin Aries vs. Erick Stevens vs. Roderick Strong, Kota Ibushi vs. Davey Richards, Kevin Steen vs. Necro Butcher.

International Wrestling Cartel, April 11, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center.

IWA Mid-South, April 11, Plainfield, Ind., with B.J. Whitmer vs. Brodie Lee, Jimmy Jacobs vs. Dingo, Chuck Taylor vs. Ash, Mickie Knuckles vs. Joker.

2CW, April 11, Watertown, N.Y.

GOUGE, April 11, Raleigh, N.C., at Vintage 21.

IZW, April 11, Mesa, Ariz., at the Broadway Rec Center, with Thug Rowe vs. Ghostwalker, Triple X vs. the Hawaiian Lion, Michael Youngblood vs. the Navajo Warrior.

Ring of Honor, April 12, Edison, N.J., at the Inman Sports Club, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Kevin Steen, Kota Ibushi vs. Austin Aries, Necro Butcher vs. Roderick Strong.

International Wrestling Cartel, April 12, Franklin, Penn., at the high school, with Demolition vs. Powers of Pain, Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg “the Hammer” Valentine, Koko B. Ware vs. Kamala, Abdullah the Butcher vs. Tommy Rich, Jake Roberts vs. John McChesney, Babyface Fire vs. Sexual Harassment.

IWA Mid-South Wrestling, April 12, Joliet, Ill., at the Hartman Rec Center, with B.J. Whitmer vs. Jimmy Jacobs in a no-rope barbed-wire extreme grudge match, Eddie Kingston & Scorpio & Mickie Knuckles vs. Joker & Ruckus & Ricky Reyes.

Combat Zone Wrestling, April 12, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena.

NWA Empire, April 12, North Tonawanda, N.Y., at St. Johnsburg Fire Hall, 6:30 p.m., with Jonny Puma vs. Kevin Grace, Stargazer vs. Gabe Saint, Ron Falco vs. Brandon Thurston, the McCloud Brothers vs. Ice & Chris Cooper, Dunn & Marcos vs. Rhythm & Booze.

2CW, April 12, Syracuse, N.Y., with the Sandman.

Ring of Honor, April 18, Detroit, Mich., with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black.

Northeast Wrestling, April 18, Newburgh, N.Y., at the Free Academy High School, with Roddy Piper! Also, Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle!

Independent Wrestling Federation, April 18, West Paterson, N.J., featuring the Honkey Tonk Man & Kevin Knight & Tony Torres vs. Travis Blake & Franciz & Chris Steeler.

Ring of Honor, April 19, Chicago Ridge, Ill., at the Frontier Park Field House, with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Jay & Mark Briscoe, Kota Ibushi vs. El Generico.

Northeast Wrestling, April 19, Bristol, Conn., at the Bristol Central High School, with Roddy Piper!

Chikara Pro, April 19, Hellertown, Penn., at the American Legion hall, with Mike Quackenbush vs. El Pantera, Cheech & Cloudy vs. Mitch Ryder & Shayne Hawke, Tim Donst vs. UltraMantis Black, Worker Ant vs. Vin Gerard.

JAPW, April 19, Rahway, N.J., at the rec center, with Kenny Omega vs. Frankie Kazarian, LAX vs. the Rock n Rave Infection, Eddie Kingston vs. Archadia vs. Azrieal, Devon Storm vs. Bandito Jr., Nikki Roxx vs. Alexa Thatcher.

Elite Pro Wrestling, April 19, Frankfort, Ill., with Corp. Robinson vs. Dysfunction, Ash & Kris Chambers vs. Acid & Synn, J.D. Hughes vs. Michael Elgin, Jason Hades vs. 2 Tuff Tony, Martin Jones vs. Jay Jensen, Troy Walters vs. Vito Thomaselli.

GOUGE, April 19, Allensville, N.C., at the fire hall.

Pro Wrestling Ohio, April 19, Lakewood, Ohio, at the Masonic Temple.

Chikara Pro, April 20, New Alhambra, South Philadelphia, Penn., with Delirious & Hallowicked vs. Gran Akuma & Icarus, Hydra vs. Chuck Taylor, Jimmy Olsen vs. Player Uno.

Independent Wrestling Federation, April 20, West Paterson, N.J., with the Honkey Tonk Man & Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins vs. Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri & Bryan Harley.

X-Treme Intense Championship Wrestling, April 20, Warren, Mich., at the Ritz.

Shimmer Women’s Athletes, April 26, Berwyn, Ill.

National Wrestling Superstars, April 26, Manville, N.J., with the “Chris Candido Memorial J-Cup”, featuring Devon Moore, the Golden Lynx, Nicky Oceans and more.

ICW Pro Wrestling, April 26, Wilmington, N.C., at the armory, 7 p.m., with Ivan Kolaff vs. Mean Marc Ash.

ACW, April 26, Smokestown, Penn.

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