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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

The weekend preview comes a day early, as I’m taking a vacation day tomorrow…

I have updated the lineups for the ROH shows this weekend in the Midwest below. The Chicago show looks a lot better to me than the “tag-team themed” show on Friday in Detroit. Unfortunately… with our skyrocketing gas prices… I am skipping the Chicago show.

Northeast Wrestling also has a double-header planned this weekend. On Friday in Newburgh, N.Y., NEW features Roddy Piper in the “Piper’s Pit!” Also, Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle!

JAPW returns to Rahway, N.J., on Saturday, with the champion, Kenny Omega vs. Frankie Kazarian, and LAX vs. the Rock n Rave Infection. This is not one of the stronger-looking JAPW lineups.

Chikara Pro has a pair of shows this weekend, but the lineup on Sunday in New Alhambra (former ECW Arena) in South Philadelphia, Penn., features Delirious & Hallowicked vs. Gran Akuma & Icarus, and matches with Claudio Castagnoli, Eddie Kingston, and Mike Quackenbush.

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

Nothing new to report.


UPCOMING SHOWS

Ring of Honor, April 18, Detroit, Mich., with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black, Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Kota Ibushi & ???, Nigel McGuinness & ???? vs. Kevin Steen & El Generico, Jack Evans & Ruckus vs. Brent Albright & Chris Hero, Necro Butcher vs. Delirious, Joey Matthews vs. Jigsaw.

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, Biggie Biggs vs. Frank Scoleri, Antonio Rivera vs. Evan Schwartz.

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.

NWA Mountain States Wrestling, April 18, Ghent, W.Va., at the Fire Department building, with former WCW wrestler “Stro” in action, Ricky Shane vs. Diablo Jr., Billy Lit vs. Richie Acevedo.

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, Jack Evans & Ruckus & Jigsaw vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black & Joey Matthews, Claudio Castagnoli & Pelle Primeau vs. Adam Pearce & Brent Albright, Chris Hero vs. Delirious.

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, Fire Ant & Soldier Ant vs. Amasis & Ophidian, Helios vs. Lince Dorado, Shane Storm vs. Brodie Lee, Chuck Taylor & Icarus vs. Player Uno & Create-A-Wrestler, Jimmy Olsen vs. Gran Akuma.

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, Mac & Havoc vs. the Gemini Trojans, Style & Finesse vs. Grim Reefer & Jay Lover.

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.

SWA Extreme, April 19, Anderson, S.C., at the Fusion Warehouse.

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

Pro Wrestling Ohio, April 19, Lakewood, Ohio, at the Masonic Temple, 7:30 p.m. bell time.

NWA Mountain States Wrestling, April 19, Alderson, W.Va., at the community center, with Stro in action, plus Johnny Blast & Diablo Jr. vs. Kris King & Ricky Shane, Frank “The Tank” Parker vs. Dr. Roger Hamm, the Bunkhouse Boys vs. Richie Acevedo & Jason Kincaid.

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, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brodie Lee, El Pantera & Lince Dorado vs. Eddie Kingston & Sabian, Mike Quackenbush & Shane Storm & Cheech & Cloudy vs. Mitch Ryder & Shayne Hawke & Larry Sweeney & Robbie Ellis, Tim Donst vs. Ophidan.

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.

C-Pro Entertainment, April 24, Newberry, S.C., at the Newberry College, with Rikishi and Chris Masters in action.

International Wrestling Cartel, April 25, Elizabeth, Penn., at the Court Time Sports Center, with the Sandman, Jerry Lynn, Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, Daizee Haze, Amazing Kong.

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, Devon Moore, the Golden Lynx, Nicky Oceans, Minyon, Sabotage, Rhett Titus and more.

EWF, April 26, Marion, Ind., with the return of Jimmy Jacobs.

New York Wrestling Connection, April 26, Deer Park, N.Y., at the community center, 8 p.m., with Dickie Rodz & Mikey Whipwreck vs. Rob Eckos & Tony Burma, Eugene Dinsmore & Maverick & Joey Braggiol vs. Mike Reed & Blake Morris & Alex Reynolds.

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, Major DeBeers vs. Trailer Park Heat.

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, May 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.

Pro Wrestling Fusion, May 3, Fort Pierce, Fla., at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 7:30 p.m. with Freedom Ryder vs. Bruiser Bradley, the Shane Twins vs. the Loggers, Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens, Bruce Santee vs. Vordell Walker, Jerrelle Clark vs. Nooie Lee.

WXW, May 3, Coplay, Penn., with Bruce Maxwell & TJ Cannon vs. All Money Is Legal.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling, May 3, Columbus, Ind.

Planet Championship Wrestling, May 4, Palmetto, Fla., with Andrew “Test” Martin vs. Brent Dail, Konnan vs. Ricky Santana, King Haku vs. Kevin Sullivan, Fidel Sierra vs. Hector Guerrero, Barry Horowitz vs. “Glamour Boy” Shane, Mark Zout vs. Francisco Ciatso.

Ring of Honor, May 9, Manassas, Va., with Roderick Strong & Rocky Romero & Davey Richards vs. Takeshi Morishima & Go Shiozaki & Naomichi Marufuji.

F1rst Wrestling, May 9, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue night club, with Arya Daivari vs. Ryan Cruz, Aaron Corbin vs. Darin Corbin, Thoruf Marius vs. Big Brody Hoofer, Joey Envy vs. Cody O’Neill, Arik Cannon vs. Shane Hollister, Pete Huge vs. Kamikaze Klecker vs. Zero Kincaid vs. Bret O’Brian, Danny Daniels & Silas Young vs. Ben Sailer & Nate Bash.

Ring of Honor, May 10, Manhattan, N.Y., at Hammerstein Ballroom.

International Wrestling Cartel, May 10, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center.

Combat Zone Wrestling, May 10, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena.

Chikara Pro, May 17, Hellertown, Penn., at the American Legion Hall.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, May 17, Burbank, Calif., the “DDT4” tag tournament, with Super Dragon & Davey Richards, Jack Evans & Roderick Strong, Jay & Mark Briscoe, Kota Ibushi & Kagetora, Scott Lost & Joey Ryan, El Generico & Kevin Steen, Ronin & Scorpio Sky, Phoenix Star & Zokre.

NWA Upstate, May 17, Henrietta, N.Y., at Minett Hall, with Jimmy Olsen vs. Danny Doring, Cody Deaner vs. AJ Styles, Awesome Kong vs. Sara Del Rey, Gabe Saint vs. Cheech.

Supreme League of Wrestling, May 17, Mattoon, Ill., at the Burgess-Osbourne Auditorium.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, May 18, Burbank, Calif., the “DDT4” tag tournament concludes!

Chikara Pro, May 18, Philadelphia, Penn., at New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center.


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