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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 RESULTS, NEWS & NOTES

After a week’s hiatus, the indy wrestling report is back! So, I have two weeks worth of results packed into one report!

I’m not sure if Wade reported this, but one of Floyd Mayweather’s entourage who was beaten up by Big Show is indy wrestler Janus. Janus wrestles extensively for Vanguard Championship Wrestling.

Austin Aries has sustained a head injury, and will miss the ROH shows this weekend.

Shimmer Women’s Athletes has put tickets on sale for its July 5 taping. The next taping, on April 25, is completely sold out!

IWA Mid-South Wrestling has moved its show this Friday to the Sports Zone in Indianapolis, Ind., (instead of in Plainfield, Ind.)

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

F1rst Wrestling, March 28, March 28, Minneapolis, Minn.: Arik Cannon defeats Rob James, Aaron Corbin defeats Darin Corbin via DQ, Joey Envy defeats Cody O’Neill and Kamikaze Klecker and the Prophet in a four-way, Arya Daivari defeats Ryan Cruz, Ben Sailer & Nate Bash defeat Venom & Bret O’Brian, Jerry Lynn defeats Al Snow, Big Brody Hoofer defeats Pete Huge in a dog collar match.

UXW, March 29, Orlando, Fla.: Mike Tobin defeats Greatness and Naphtali and Wade Koverly and Chris Jones and Craig Classic in a six-way elimination match, Frankie Ciatso defeats Darren Smythe, Big Vito defeats Vordell Walker, Ray Beez defeats Aaron Epic and Sideshow, Raymond Snow won a handicap match, Jake “the Snake” Roberts defeats Kenny Kendrick, the Heartbreak Express defeat Jon Davis & Bruce Santee, Lou Cypher defeats Jason Sorrow, Abdullah the Butcher defeats Lou Cypher.

Ultimate Wrestling Alliance, March 29, Dupo, Ill.: Trent Stone defeats Eric Allen, Scott Chambers defeats Chris Hargas, Dick Brody defeats Douglas O’Shea, Rage vs. Hammer goes to a double DQ, Hammer & James Cross defeat Rage & Hollywood, Joker defeats Stud, Adam Rich & Anthony Brock defeat Dice in a handicap match, Trent Stone defeats Wicked and Frankie D and Shawn Almighty in a four-way.

New England Championship Wrestling, March 29, Quincy, Mass.: Alex Arion defeats Ryan Matthews, Max Bauer defeats Eddie Edwards to earn a title shot, Jason Blade defeats Scott Osbourne, Fred Curry Jr. & Chase Del Monte defeat Dan Freitas & Brian Nunes, TJ Richter defeats Chris Venom, Ariel defeats Lexxus, Evan Siks & Nick Steel defeat Vain Valentino & Nick Amaral, Rick Fuller defeats Max Bauer.

Minnesota Independent Wrestling, March 29, Chanhassen, Minn.: Ben Sailer defeats Mickey McCoy, Chase McCoy defeats Pete Huge, Big Brody Hoofer defeats the Altar Boy, Nate Bash defeats James Thomas, Mitch Paradise defeats Thoruf Marius.

Old Time Wrestling, March 29, Bellmawr, N.J.: Mitch Franklin defeats Oero, CK Cross defeats Mike Francolino, Irish Mike defeats Greg Hoga via DQ, Estebon & Matt Miles defeat Sir Gaylord Fauntleroy & Michael Busciacco via DQ, Sal Delfaco defeats Glen Storms, Fuji Tanaka defeats Rhett Titus via DQ, Anthony DeGati & Bazooka Joe defeat Brian Johnson & I.M. Smarter.

IWF, March 29, West Paterson, N.J.: Franciz defeats Playboy Vik Voorhees, Biggie Biggs defeats Justin Corino, Evan Schwartz defeats Antonio Rivera, Chris Steeler & Cameron Matthews defeats Kevin Knight & Jana, Mike Jenkins defeats Frank Scoleri, Bryan Harley & Dan Marques defeat Nes Lopez & Matt Saxon, Travis Blake defeats Tony Torres.

EWF, March 29, Marion, Ind.: Hank Calhoun defeats Andy Santos, Lawrence Poffo defeats Jason Young, Party Boy defeats Snake, Nate Phoenix defeats Mike King, Bob defeats Hillbilly Jed, Osyris defeats Louis Linaris via DQ, Osyris & Hillbilly Jed defeat Bob & Louis Linaris, Big Ric Cannon defeats Charles Jackson.

IWF, March 30, West Paterson, N.J.: Kevin Knight vs. Chris Steeler went to a time-limit draw, Tony Torres defeats Bryan Harley, Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins defeat Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri, Franciz defeats Jana & Miss Kristina & Jennifer in a handicap match, Evan Schwartz defeats Jason Roberts, Antonio Rivera defeats Travis Blake via DQ, Tony Torres & Antonio Rivera & Kevin Knight vs. Travis Blake & Franciz & Chris Steeler ended in a draw.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, April 5, Reseda, Calif.: Hello Kitty defeats Kuromi, Nemesis defeats Bino Gambino, Scorpio Sky & Ronin defeat TJ Perkins & Hook Bomberry, Scott Lost defeats Claudio Castagnoli, Brandon Bonham defeats Nick Jackson, Phoenix Star & Zokre defeat Nosawa & Mazada, Roderick Strong defeats Chris Hero.

GOUGE, April 5, Youngsville, N.C.: Donnie Steamboat defeats Billy Kool, Ernie Nord vs. Leroye Zbysko ends in a double countout, Wallabee Joe defeats Frankie Fontaine, Nikki Dreamer defeats Jesse Jordan, Rick Link defeats Eskimo Joe, Cowboy Willie Watts defeats Trailer Park Heat via DQ, Dick Foley & Seymour Snott defeat Prince Kofi Jabba & Otto Schwanz.

AAW, April 5, Berwyn, Ill.: Bryce Benjamin & Shane Hollister defeat Matthews & Wagner, Keith Walker defeats Dan Lawrence, Danny Daniels & Trik Davis defeat Absolute Answer, Silas Young defeats Austin Aries, Ego Fantastico & the Phoenix Twins defeat Ryan Boz & Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Chandler McClure defeats Allison Wonderland, Arik Cannon defeats Josh Abercrombie, Jimmy Jacobs defeats Skullkrusher, Jerry Lynn defeats M-Dogg 20, Marek Brave defeats Tyler Black.

Minnesota Independent Wrestling, April 5, Bloomington, Minn.: Pete Huge defeats Ben Sailer, Cooter Hayseed defeats Aaron Corbin, Shimdog defeats Sammy Savard, Mitch Paradise defeats Nate Bash, Brody Hoofer defeats Black Stallion.

Lethal Wrestling Alliance, April 5, Granite City, Ill.: Adam Rich defeats Anthony Brock, Johnny Vinyl & Davey Vega defeat Steven Kennedy & K.C. Karrington, Evan Gelistico defeats Brandon Espinosa, Gary the Barnowl defeats Pierre Abernathy via DQ, XXX Jordan Lacey defeats Rick Stone, Shorty Biggs & Adam Raw defeat Donovan Ruddick & Dingo.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling, April 5, Columbus, Ind.: Troy Van Zant & Bobby Black defeat Jeremy Hadley & Luis Rojas, Cousin Cooter defeats Fast Eddie and Brandon Styles, Flash Flannigan defeats Shawn Cook, Donny Idol defeats Fuji Brown, Jill defeats Reggie, Ox Harley defeats Big Jon Wall, Tom Van Zant defeats Diceman Ronnie Vegas, Eugene Dinsmore defeats Pastor Pain.

National Wrestling Superstars, April 5, Tower City, Penn.: JD Smooth defeats Mikey Pacifica, Arbo vs. Unbreakable Andy went to a time-limit draw, the Patriot defeats Z-Barr, Rhett Titus defeats Nick Spencer, Fantastic Maxx defeats the Golden Lynx, the Nasty Boys defeat Sal Sincere & Greg “the hammer” Valentine.

Pro Wrestling Midwest, April 5, Cottage Grove, Minn.: Brian Sager defeats Darrel Hall, Sammy Savard defeats Thoruf Marius via DQ, Mike Stanley won a gauntlet, Ben Sailer defeats Renny D via DQ, Nate Bash defeats Corey O’Neill, Spiderbaby & Ian Xavier defeat Shimdog & Aaron Corbin, Sammy Savard defeats Brian Sager.

UPWA, April 5, Wilmington, N.C.: Pete Nixon & Marcus Shields defeat Beast & Eric Evans, Dr. Luv defeats Dave Dawson, Tito Rains defeats Bam the Destroyer, Donnie Steamboat & Jessie Jordan defeat Mikal & Ebony Mosley in a mixed tag, Team Overdrive defeat the All American Athletes, Zane Dawson defeats Drake Diamond, Sabertooth defeats Christopher Shane, Sean Dempsey defeats C.C. Rocket.

EWF, April 5, Marion, Ind.: Charles Jackson defeats Hank Calhoun via DQ, Wildman & General Lee defeat EWF Security Scott & Kyle & A.J., Nate Phoenix defeats Louis Linaris, Big Ric Cannon defeats Mike King, Bob defeats Andy Santos.

UPCOMING SHOWS

NWA Main Event, April 8, Nashville, Tenn., with Jerry Lynn and the Naturals in action.

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, Indianapolis, Ind., at the Sports Zone, 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, with Christian York vs. Cham Pain, Dick Foley & Seymour Snott vs. Super Mario Brothers, KC McKnight vs. Eskimo Joe, El Mariachi vs. Trailer Park Heat, Ernie Nord vs. Alex Adonis.

National Wrestling Superstars, April 11, Carteret, N.J., at Holy Family Parish Hall, with Eugene Dinsmore vs. Danny Doring, Vicious Vin vs. Corey Havoc, plus Rob Eckos, Golden Lynx, Chris Steeler, Antonio Malave.

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. Claudio Castagnoli, Necro Butcher vs. Roderick Strong, Davey Richards & Rocky Romero vs. Jay & Mark Briscoe, Delirious vs. Brent Albright, Jack Evans vs. El Generico, Erick Stevens & Pelle Primeau vs. Bobby Dempsey & Chris Hero, Jigsaw vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Mitch Franklin.

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.

National Wrestling Superstars, April 12, Atco, N.J., with Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka vs. Salvatore Sincere, the Patriot & Rhett Titus vs. the Turncoat T.N.T. & Saddam Insane, Vicious Vin vs. Draven.

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 in the “Piper’s Pit!” 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.

3Xwrestling, April 18, Des Moines, Iowa, at inPlay, 8 p.m., with Egotistico Fantastico vs. Gage Octane, Ann Brookstone vs. Mystik, Maddog McDowell vs. Mark Sterling, Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz vs. Jeremy Wyatt & Tyler Cook, Arik Cannon vs. Shane Hollister, and matches with Casanova, Krotch, Brady A Dezire, Jimmy Rockwell, Ryan Slade, Zach Thompson, Aaron Masterson, Ricky Kwong.

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.

National Wrestling Superstars, April 19, Kearney, N.J., with Honky Tonk Man in action, plus Vicious Vin vs. Kevin Knight, J.D. Smoothie vs. Franciz, Ryan Blackheart vs. Biggie Biggs.

Lethal Wrestling Alliance, April 19, Fairview Heights, Ill., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, with Shorty Biggs vs. Donovan Ruddick.

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, with Spike Dudley vs. the DBA, Buff Bagwell vs. N8 Mattson, Gavin Starr & Keith Crème vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Zach Gowen, Kid Hybrid vs. Izzy High, Josh Abercrombie vs. Jeff Brooks vs. Johnny Dynamo.

Mainstream Wrestling Entertainment, April 25, Windsor, Nova Scotia, with an appearance by Jazz.

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.

New England Championship Wrestling, April 26, Quincy, Mass.

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.

Metropolis Wrestling Federation, April 26, Brooklyn, N.Y., with Bobby V vs. Vince Steel, Necro Black vs. Dirty Dan Dillenger, Mario Valentino vs. Corey Thorr, Killian Whyte vs. K-Von Brown.

Northeast Wrestling, March 3, Thiells, N.Y., at North Rockland High School, with Booker T, Jerry Lawler, Samoa Joe, Joey Matthews.

AAW, May 3, Berwyn, Ill.

Lethal Wrestling Alliance, May 3, House Springs, Mo., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, with Delirious vs. Pierre Abernathy.

Mid-States Wrestling, May 3, Harrison, Ark., at the Fairgrounds Indoor Expo Building, with Jason Jones vs. Stephen E.

National Championship Wrestling, May 3, York, Penn., with Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, Ricky Morton Axl Rotten, Doink the Clown.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling, May 3, Columbus, Ind.

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