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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 PREVIEW, NEWS & NOTES

Well, this is the huge weekend for wrestling. Of course, with WrestleMania in Orlando, there are three big indy shows in the city leading up to ‘Mania. ROH has its double-header tonight and Saturday, featuring the stars of Japan’s Dragon Gate promotion. Nigel McGuinness faces Delirious tonight, and Saturday’s show includes Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens. That one is sure to be hard hitting!

Also in Florida on Saturday afternoon, UXW has some more well-known names with Jake Roberts, Abdullah the Butcher vs. Steve Corino, and Disco Inferno in action.

There are other big indy shows this weekend, too. In the Twin Cities, F1rst Wrestling runs tonight with Jerry Lynn vs. Al Snow. F1rst Wrestling has legitimately drawn about 400 fans for its shows in downtown Minneapolis, and I’m really looking forward to this event tonight. Details are below.

Also tonight, UWA Hardcore in Toronto returns with Claudio Castagnoli, Josh Abercrombie, Ricky Reyes, Chris Hero and Matt Cross in action.

There are numerous indy shows scattered across the U.S. on Saturday, as you’ll see by looking at the calendar below. Go see and support your local indy wrestling, and send me results!

In other news…

Sid Vicious will make his wrestling return for NWA Wrestling Showcase on April 18 in Lincoln, RI, at the Twin Rivers Casino.

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

Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling, March 16, Pontiac, Michigan: N8 Mattson won a six-way over Josh Abercrombie and Jaimy Coxxx and Eddie Venom and Jeff Brooks and Gutter, Johnny Dynamo defeats Evan Epic, The Motor City Wrecking Crew defeats The Cold Bros, Mike McMahon defeats Roughhouse Rob in a First Blood Match, Kid Hybrid defeats Zach Gowen to retain XICW Cruiserweight Title, Tim Horner Jr. & 101 Proof b The Wrecking Ball & The Bump N Uglies, Pat Tanaka b Kamala Jr., The Devils Own defeats Keith Creme & Gavin Starr-DQ, Midwest Champion Buff Bagwell defeats Greg Valentine, XICW Champion DBA defeats Mo Dread in a Steel Cage match.

Insane Wrestling Federation, March 22, Dearborn, Mich.: Ego Fantastico defeats Akira Raigin, Zach Gowen & Jimmy Jacobs & N8 Mattson defeat Danny Daniels & Trik Davis & Keith Walker, Michael Rayne defeats Adam Callas, Drake Younger defeats Conrad Kennedy III, The Motor City Wrecking Crew defeat Jeff Brooks and Kid Hybrid, Toby Klein defeats Sterling James Keenan, The Soul Shooters defeats The DBA to win the IWF Tag Titles, Drake Younger won a battle royal to face champion Necro Butcher on May 24th.




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, Nigel McGuinness vs. Delirious.

UWA Hardcore, March 28, Toronto, Canada, with Josh Prohibition vs. Josh Abercrombie, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Matt Cross, Cheech & Cloudy vs. Joker & Sabian vs. Dunn & Marcos vs. Hallowicked & Gran Akuma, Dan Paysan vs. Derek Wylde, Chris Hero vs. Lionel Knight, Brodie Lee vs. Shane Hollister vs. Johnny Gargano, Ricky Reyes vs. Jimmy Olsen.

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.

Caution: High Risk Wrestling, March 28, Wabash, Ind., at the High Risk Hotel, with Damian Michaels vs. Mathew Columbine, Kid Dynamite vs. Hank Calhoun, Snake & Skull vs. Liberty Kid & Senior Flamer.

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, with Big Rick Fuller vs. Antonio Thomas, Ariel vs. Lexxus, Handsome Johnny vs. Jason Blade, Chase Del Monte & Fred Curry vs. mystery opponents, Max Bauer vs. Eddie Edwards.

Minnesota Independent Wrestling, March 29, Chanhassen, Minn., at the American Legion, with Mitch Paradise vs. Thoruf Marius, Big Brody Hoofer vs. “Altar Boy” Dysfunction, Mickey McCoy vs. Ben Sailer, Pete Huge vs. Chase McCoy, Matt Burns vs. James Thomas.

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.

Metropolis Wrestling Federation, March 29, Brooklyn, N.Y., Tony Blaze vs. A.C. Smooth, Killian Whyte & Necro Black vs. Corey Thorr & Dirty Dan Dillenger, Lucifer Darksyde vs. Vince Steele.

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, with Dick Foley & Seymour Snott vs. El Gordo Diablo & Manny Fernandez, Cowboy Willie Watts vs. Trailer Park Heat, Rick Link vs. Eskimo Joe, Wallabee Joe vs. Frankie Fontaine, Tennessee Ernie Nord vs. Leroye Greene.

EWF, March 29, Marion, Ind., with Big Ric Cannon, Osyris, Nate Phoenix, Louis Linaris, Charles Jackson, Mike King, Andy Santos, Hank Calhoun, Snake, Lawrence Poffo, Virus.

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, Reseda, Calif., at the American Legion hall, with Claudio Castagnoli & Eddie Kingston vs. Joey Ryan & Scott Lost, Chris Hero vs. Roderick Strong, Los Luchas vs. Mazada & NOSAWA, Brandon Bonham vs. Nick Jackson, Ronin & Scorpio Sky vs. Hook Bomberry & TJ Perkins, Hello Kitty vs. Kuromi, Nemesis vs. Bino Gambino.

AAW, April 5, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Jerry Lynn vs. Matt Cross, Tyler Black vs. Marek Brave in a grudge match, Ego Fantastico & two mystery partners vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Chandler McClure vs. Samuray Del Sol.

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, Nick Gage vs. Drake Younger, LuFisto vs. Pinky Sanchez vs. TBA.

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.

Minnesota Independent Wrestling, April 5, Bloomington, Minn., at the VFW, 2 p.m. belltime, with Big Brody Hoofer vs. Black Stallion, Shimdog vs. Sammy Savard, Pete Huge vs. Ben Sailer, Mitch Paradise vs. Matt Burns, Cooter vs. Aaron Corbin.

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, Eddie Kingston vs. Viking, Michael Elgin vs. Ricky Reyes, Sexxxy Eddie vs. Hydra, Cheech & Cloudy vs. Devon Moore & Lucky vs. Troy Walters & Jason Hades vs. Fire Ant & Ricochet, Josh Abercrombie vs. Vin Gerard.

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, Jason Hades vs. Taylor/Ash winner on 4/11, Dingo vs. Devon Moore, Deranged vs. CJ Otis, Viking vs. Brodie Lee, Fire Ant & Hydra & Jimmy Olsen & Vin Gerard vs. Scotty Vortekz & Dustin Lee & xOMGx & Ricochet.

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!

NWA Wrestling Showcase, April 18, Lincoln, RI, at the Twin Rivers Casino, with the return of Sid Vicious!

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.

NWA Wrestling Showcase, April 19, Wildwood, N.J., at the Oceanfront Arena, with Sid Vicious.

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.

Full Impact Pro, April 26, Crystal River, Fla., with Black Market vs. the Dark City Fight Club, and matches with Nigel McGuinness, Roderick Strong, Jay & Mark Briscoe, Austin Aries, Delirious, Tyler Black, Seth Delay, Jason Blade, Sal Rinauro and Chasyn Rance.

National Wrestling Superstars, April 26, Manville, N.J., with the “Chris Candido Memorial J-Cup”, featuring Scotty Too Hotty, Romeo Roselli, 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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