By Chris Vetter

Torch Indy Reporter Chris Vetter sees dozens of indy shows all over the Midwest, and regularly watches & reviews indy DVDs. 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

Welcome back! There are a couple of big indy shows to talk about this weekend.

First and foremost is the International Wrestling Cartel, “the Super Indy” tournament tonight in Elizabeth, Penn., with first-round matches of Hentai vs. Ricky Reyes, Davey Richards vs. Troy Lords, Altar Boy Luke vs. Shiima Xion, Jerry Lynn vs. Jason Gory. In non-tournament action, matches will feature Sandman, Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley, Amazing Kong and Delirious. It’s a loaded show!

Saturday, Full Impact Pro returns to its base in Crystal River, Fla., with a lineup that includes Nigel McGuinness, Roderick Strong, Jay Briscoe, Austin Aries, Delirious and Tyler Black. Learn more at www.fullimpactpro.com.

Also on Saturday is the next Shimmer Women’s Athletes taping in Berwyn, Ill. It speaks VOLUMES about how great these shows are that this event is already SOLD OUT, and has been for more than a month. Promoter Dave Prazak stresses athleticism and wrestling, not WWE-style diva silliness, and the quality of action has definitely caught on. Volumes 15 & 16 will be for sale at the show on Saturday. Learn more at www.shimmerwrestling.com.

IWS is back in action on Saturday in Montreal, Quebec, with Kevin Steen and El Generico in action.


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

International Wrestling Cartel, April 25, Elizabeth, Penn., at the Court Time Sports Center, “the Super Indy” tournament, with first-round matches of Hentai vs. Ricky Reyes, Davey Richards vs. Troy Lords, Altar Boy Luke vs. Shiima Xion, Jerry Lynn vs. Jason Gory. In non-tournament action, Sandman vs. Dennis Gregory, CJ Sensation vs. Michael Façade, Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley vs. Sexual Harassment, Amazing Kong vs. Daizee Haze, Larry Sweeney vs. Delirious vs. Bryan Alvarez vs. Ruckus in a four-way.

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 Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens, Jay Briscoe & mystery partner vs. Jason Blade & Kenny King, Black Market vs. Dark City Fight Club, Sal Rinauro vs. Delirious, Tyler Black vs. Davey Richards, and matches with Austin Aries, Jigsaw, Damien Wayne, Rex Sterling, Chasyn Rance and Seth Delay.

National Wrestling Superstars, April 26, Manville, N.J., with the “Chris Candido Memorial J-Cup”, featuring first-round matches of Devon Moore vs. Mikey Pacifica vs. Minyon, Nicky Oceans vs. Sabotage vs. Fantastic Maxx, Rhett Titus vs. Unbreakable Andy vs. Drew Blood, Jorge Santi vs. Golden Lynx vs. Brett Thunder. Also on the show will be Scotty Too Hotty.

International Wrestling Syndicate, April 26, Montreal, Quebec, at Bogey’s World, with Kevin Steen vs. Jimmy K, Max Boyer vs. El Generico, Twiggy & Franky the Mobster vs. Jagged & Shane Matthews, Eddie Kingston vs. Beef Wellington, the Green Phantom vs. Jake Matthews, Player Uno & Stupefied vs. Mr. Suave Josh Aero & Marko Estrada.

EWF, April 26, Marion, Ind., with the return of Jimmy Jacobs. Also on the show will be Ric Cannon, Just Justin, Nate Phoenix, Bob, General Lee, Wildman Rogers, Dylan Bostic, Charles Jackson, Mike King.

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., at the armory, with Rick Fuller vs. Max Bauer vs. Antonio Thomas in a three-way, Fred Curry & Chase Del Monte vs. Dan Freitas & Brian Nunes, Eddie Edwards vs. Alex Arion, Brandon Locke vs. Scott Osbourne, Lexxus vs. Amber, Ryan Matthews vs. Makoto, Kristian Frost vs. Brandon Webb.

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.

Combined Wrestling Federation, April 26, San Antonio, Texas, with Homicide & Hernandez.

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.

Ultimate Championship Wrestling, April 26, Shady Hills, Fla., at the VFW hall, 7 p.m., with Steve Madison vs. Scott Davis, Travis Funk vs. Ray Beez, Buck Quartermaine & Mike Sullivan vs. Jumbo Barretta & Ricky Romeo, Eddie Taurus vs. Chris Culo.

All American Wrestling, April 27, Abbeville, La., with John Heidenreich in action.

IWA Mid-South, May 2, Joliet, Ill., at the Hartman Center, with 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Roderick Strong, Delirious vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Chris Hero vs. Egotistico Fantastico, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Michael Elgin, Danny Havoc vs. Drake Younger, Mickie Knuckles & Rachel Summerlynn vs. Sara Del Rey & Daizee Haze.

IWA Mid-South, May 3, Joliet, Ill., at the Hartman Center, with 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Claudio Castagnoli, Chris Hero vs. Brodie Lee, Chuck Taylor vs. Vito Thomaselli, B.J. Whitmer vs. Michael Elgin, Dingo vs. Jason Hades, Danny Havoc vs. Corp. Robinson, Devon Moore & Mickie Knuckles vs. Cheech & Cloudy, Ernie Osiris vs. Jaysin Strife.

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., at the 4-H Fairgrounds, with Dylan Bostic vs. Luis Rojas, Cousin Cooter & Fast Eddie vs. Big Jon Wall & Brandon Styles, Bobby Black vs. Shawn Cook vs. Jeremy Hadley, Donny Idol vs. Fuji Brown, Ox Harley vs. TJ Kemp, Jill vs. Reggie, Ronnie Vegas & Pastor Pain vs. the Van Zants.

GOUGE, May 3, Apex, N.C., at the Iron Horse Saloon.

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.

IWA Mid-South, May 4, Joliet, Ill., at the Hartman Center, “Volcano Girls 2”, with Daffney, Mickie Knuckles, Sara Del Rey, Rachel Summerlyn, Kimberly Kash, Hailey Hatred, Daizee Haze and more!

Prime Time Wrestling, May 4, Belleville, Mich., with Sid Vicious, Petey Williams, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Johnny Devine, Eric Young, Robert Roode.

Funkdafied Wrestling Federation, May 4, Christiana, Del., at the fire hall, with Honky Tonk Man vs. Sal Sincere, the Patriot vs. Z-Barr, the Dark Karnival vs. Black N’ Nerdy.

Ring of Honor, May 9, Manassas, Va., with Roderick Strong & Rocky Romero & Davey Richards vs. Takeshi Morishima & Go Shiozaki & Naomichi Marufuji, Bryan Danielson vs. Tyler Black, Austin Aries vs. Erick Stevens, Jimmy Jacobs vs. Jay Briscoe.

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.

National Wrestling Superstars, May 9, Sayreville, N.J., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, with Danny Doring vs. Eugene Disnsmore, and matches with Nicky Oceans, Chris Adams, Corey Havoc, Joey Janella.

International Wrestling Conference, May 9, Ottawa, Kan., with Chance Prophet, Mike Dibiase, the Paladin, Dan-O-Mite.

Ring of Honor, May 10, Manhattan, N.Y., at Hammerstein Ballroom, with Jay Briscoe & Austin Aries vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black, Bryan Danielson vs. Naomichi Marufuji, Takeshi Morishima vs. Necro Butcher, Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens vs. Go Shiozaki.

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

Combat Zone Wrestling, May 10, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena, “Best of the Best,” with Stupefied, Spyral BKNY, LuFisto, Sabian, Pinky Sanchez, Josh Prohibition, Chuck Taylor, Ricochet, Drew Gulak.

National Wrestling Superstars, May 10, North Middletown, N.J., St. Catherine’s Church, with Eugene Dinsmore, Danny Doring, Julio Dinero, Shane O’Brien, Joey Janella, Corey Havoc, Dan Rageous and more.

Main Event World League, May 10, Alliance, Ohio, with Jake “the Snake” Roberts in action.

Eastern Pro Wrestling, May 16, Swansea, Mass., with Scotty Too Hotty in action.

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 vs. El Generico & Kevin Steen, Kota Ibushi & KAGETORA vs. Joey Ryan & Scot Lost, Jack Evans & Roderick Strong vs. Ronin & Scorpio Sky, Jagged & Shane Matthews vs. Phoenix Star & Zokre, Jay Briscoe vs. TJ Perkins, Hook Bomberry vs. Nemesis.

Combat Zone Wrestling, May 17, Smyrna, Del., “Tournament of Death,” with Drake Younger, Brain Damage, Danny Havoc, Nick Gage, Pinky Sanchez, Danny Demanto.

NWA Upstate, May 17, Henrietta, N.Y., at Minett Hall, with Jimmy Olsen vs. Danny Doring, Ricky Reyes vs. AJ Styles, Portia Perez vs. Sara Del Rey, Gabe Saint vs. Cheech, Pepper Parks vs. Sabian, the Star Foundation vs. Triple X & Super Assassin & Mastiff, Dunn & Marcos vs. the McCloud Brothers vs. Rhythm & Booze.

MCW Battleground, May 17, Cottage Grove, Minn., at the armory, with Rob James vs. Ben Sailer, Lorenzo Conners vs. Venom vs. Ryan Stone vs. Sean Slade vs. Craven Knyte vs. Johnny Riddlin in a six-way, Kleck Michaels vs. Paul Brewski, Arya Daivari vs. Daryl Hall, the Prophet vs. Josh Callisto, Lover Kid & Little Tiger vs. Renny D & Nathan Sensation, Logan Lasher vs. Malikite.

Eastern Pro Wrestling, May 17, Danielson, Conn., with Scotty Too Hotty in action.

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! In non-tournament action, Austin Aries vs. Jay Briscoe, Human Tornado vs. Necro Butcher, TJ Perkins vs. Brandon Bonham.

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

XICW, May 18, Warren, Mich., at the Ritz, with Buff Bagwell & the DBA vs. Gavin Starr & Keith Crème, Zach Gowen vs. N8 Mattson, Roughhouse Rob vs. Greg “the Hammer” Valentine, Jeff Brooks vs. Kid Hybrid.

Chikara Pro, May 23, Worcester, Mass.

Far North Wrestling, May 23, Butler, Penn., with Julio Dinero, Chris Hamrick, Christian York in action.

Chikara Pro, May 24, Wallingford, Conn.

FTW Wrestling, May 24, Moriches, N.Y., at the Rapid Fire Arena, with Sabu vs. Grim Reefer, Jake “the Snake” Roberts & Purple People Beater vs. Jay Lover & The Rockstar, Javi-Air vs. Kristian Frost, Bandido Jr. vs. Danny Demanto, and the debut of Homicide!

Lethal Wrestling Alliance, May 24, St. Peters, Mo., at the Vetta Sports Club, with A.J. Styles vs. Gary the Barnowl.

XPW, May 24, Redondo Beach, Calif., at Aviation Park, with Terry Funk! Also, Sabu & Homeless Jimmy vs. Raven & a mystery partner, New Jack & Mustafa vs. Chronic & Big Rott.

2CW, May 23, Amsterdam, N.Y.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, May 24.

Absolute Intense Wrestling, May 25, Cleveland, Ohio, at Mulberry’s in the Flats, with Christian Faith & Vincent Nothing & Mad Man Pondo vs. Drake Younger & Mathew Justice & John Thorne in a “fans bring the weapons” match, Sterling James Keenan vs. Dios Salvador, Alpha Beta Duke vs. Matt Riot & Sami Callihan in a steel cage, Tyler Black vs. Johnny Gargano, Eric Ryan & TJ Dynamite vs. Hobo Joe & Gregory Iron vs. Luis Diamante & K Fernadez in a three-way tag match, Hailey Hatred vs. Mickie Knuckles.

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