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 RESULTS, NEWS & NOTES

Ring of Honor results are below. While I read that the crowd in Manassas, Va., was a bit small, ROH officials must have been happy with it, because a return date for August was announced. The big storyline news out of ROH is that Jay Briscoe has vacated the tag titles, with his brother, Mark, out of action after wrist surgery.

Jerry Lynn made an unannounced appearance at the F1rst Wrestling show I attended on Friday in Minneapolis, winning a match over top MN heel “Playboy” Pete Huge. The crowd was perhaps 300, maybe more. Results are below.

National Wrestling Superstars boasts a crowd of more than 400 fans for their show Saturday featuring Eugene Dinsmore, Giant Silva and Blue Meanie. Results are below. On Friday in Sayreville, N.J., Bushwacker Luke was in Eugene’s corner for a tag match.

In CZW, Sabian won the annual “Best of the Best” tournament, winning a strange mix of three- and four-way matches, before defeating Chuck Taylor in the finals. However, they immediately had a rematch, and Taylor defeated Sabin for the CZW World Junior heavyweight title. Results are below.

In other news…

Scotty Too Hotty will head to EWF in Marion, Ind., on June 28. Learn more at www.EWFArena.com.

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

Ring of Honor, May 9, Manassas, Va.: Chris Hero defeats Pelle Primeau, Rhett Titus & Rex Sterling defeat Mitch Franklin & Sean Denny, Brent Albright defeats Nigel McGuinness and Claudio Castagnoli and Damien Wayne in a four-way, Austin Aries defeats Erick Stevens, Necro Butcher defeats Jack Evans, Jimmy Jacobs defeats Jay Briscoe, Bryan Danielson defeats Tyler Black, Takeshi Morishima & Naomichi Marufuji & Go Shiozaki defeat Roderick Strong & Davey Richards & Rocky Romero.

F1rst Wrestling, May 9, Minneapolis, Minn.: Cody O’Neill defeats Joey Envy, Thoruf Marius vs. Big Brody Hoofer ended in a double count-out, Venom & Kamikaze Klecker defeat Zero Kincaid & Kody Rice, Jerry Lynn defeats Pete Huge, Darin Corbin defeats Aaron Corbin, Shane Holister defeats Arik Cannon, Nate Bash & Ben Sailer defeat Silas Young & Danny Daniels, Ryan Cruz defeats Arya Daivari.

NWA Virginia, May 9, King & Queen, Va.: Assault & Battery defeat the River City Rogues, Phil Brown defeats Vulstag, Sean Denny & Scotty Blaze defeat the Old School Empire, Tiger Blue & Logan Knight defeat Krotch & Keith O’Kiley, Grail defeats Brandon Day and Xsiris and Mark Bravura, Adam Pearce vs. Damien Wayne went to a 60-minute draw.

National Wrestling Superstars, May 9, Sayreville, N.J.: JD Smooth defeats Kevin Krush, Rob Eckos defeats Antonio Malave, Angel Orsini defeats Lacey Von Erich, the Zombie vs. Danny Demanto went to a no-contest, Corey Havoc & Joey Janella defeat Mikey Pacifica & Chris Banks, Nicky Oceans defeats Ryan Rumble and Chris Steeler and JT Highlander, Zombie & Eugene Dinsmore (managed by Bushwacker Luke defeat Danny Demanto & Danny Doring.

American Championship Entertainment, May 9, Union City, N.J.: Thomas Rodriguez defeats Radames, Wes Draven defeats Black Zemis, Rayza defeats Killa S, Chris Rockwell defeats Dan Murdoch, Sam Sational defeats Pinkie Sanchez, Dave Logan defeats Jay Santana, Devious defeats Brolly, Vince Steele defeats Tyrese, William Wyeth defeats Psycho, Style & Finesse defeat the B.S. Express, Style & Finesse defeat Grim Reefer & Jay Lover, Giovanni Marranca defeats Vic Hellion, Joe Hardway & Alexa Thatcher defeat Mo Sexton & Ms. April.

Ring of Honor, May 10, Manhattan, N.Y.: Roderick Strong defeats Go Shiozaki and Erick Stevens, Kevin Steen & El Generico defeat Rocky Romero & Davey Richards, Delirious & Pelle Primeau defeat Chris Hero & Brent Albright, Bryan Danielson defeats Naomich Marufuji, Takeshi Morishima defeats Necro Butcher, Jay Briscoe & Austin Aries defeat Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs, Nigel McGuinness defeats Claudio Castagnoli.

National Wrestling Superstars, May 10, North Middletown, N.J.: J.D. Smoothie & Jorge Santi defeat Nicky Oceans & Danny Demanto, Mikey Pacifica defeats Dan Rageous and Joey Janella and Golden Lynn in a four-way, Giant Silva defeats Jack Spade & B. Ferhm & Bobby Youngblood & the Shadow in a handicap match, Blue Meanie defeats Danny Doring, Lacey Von Erich defeats Angel Orsini, Shane O’Brien & Nate Mustang & the Jersey Cowboy defeat the Equalizer & Corey Havoc & Kevin Krush, Eugene Dinsmore defeats Julio Dinero.

Combat Zone Wrestling, May 10, Philadelphia, Penn., “Best of the Best 8”: Cheech & Cloudy defeat Beef Wellington & Player Uno, Lufisto defeast Josh Prohibition and Scotty Vortekz, Drew Gulak defeats Pinkie Sanchez & Spyral BKNY, Sabian defeats Drake Younger and Bruce Maxwell and TJ Cannon, Chuck Taylor defeats Ricochet and Stupefied, Andy Sumner defeats Dustin Lee and WHACKS and Mickie Knuckles, Danny Havoc defeats Nicky Benz, Chuck Taylor defeats LuFisto, Sabian defeats Drew Gulak, Brodie Lee defeats Greg Excellent, Nick Gage defeats DJ Hyde, Sabian defeats Chuck Taylor to win the “Best of the Best” tournament, Chuck Taylor defeats Sabian to become CZW world junior heavyweight champion.

Independent Wrestling Federation, May 10, West Paterson, N.J.: Antonio Rivera defeats Chris Steeler, Biggie Biggs defeats Tony Torres, Kevin Knight defeats Justin Corino, Dan Marques defeats Kareem West, Playboy Vik Voorhees defeats Bryan Harley, Chris Steeler & Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri defeat Kevin Knight & Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins, Antonio Rivera defeats Evan Schwartz and Barry Delaney, Tony Torres defeats Franciz.

EWF, May 10, Marion, Ind.: the Soul Shooters defeat Idol Heinz & Vyrus, Louis Linaris defeats Lou Crank, Nate Phoenix & Dark Lion defeat Bob & Hank Calhoun, Osyris defeats Charles Jackson, D-Ray 3000 defeats Andy Santos, Just Justin defeats Ricky Fontaine.

UPCOMING SHOWS

National Wrestling Superstars, May 16, Kenilworth, N.J., with Blue Meanie, Danny Doring, Julio Dinero, Nick Gregory, Mikey Pacifica, Antonio Malave, Nicky Oceans.

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

NWA Mid-Atlantic, May 16, Lincolnton, N.C., with Rick Steiner, Buff Bagwell, Nikita Koloff.

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.

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

International Wrestling Cartel, May 17, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center, 7:30 p.m., with an appearance by Jake “the Snake” Roberts, Dennis Gregory vs. Delirious, Jerry Lynn vs. Larry Sweeney, Shiima Xion & Jason Gory vs. Justin Idol & Eric Xtasy, Shirley Doe & Hentai & Michael Façade vs. the Family, Ray Rowe vs. J-Rocc, Ricky Reyes vs. John McChesney.

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.

Empire Wrestling Federation, May 17, San Bernadino, Calif., at American Sports University, with Jeremey Jaeger vs. Chris Kadillak, Brandon Gatson vs. the French Stallion, Ryan Taylor vs. Liger Rivera, Dave the Bruiser vs. Mercurio Jr.

National Wrestling Superstars, May 17, Jackson, N.J., at the Italian-American Club, with Captain Lou Albano and Nikolai Volkoff in attendance, plus Matt “Spike Dudley” Hyson, Blue Meanie, Antonio Malave, Mikey Pacifica, Nicky Oceans.

Pro Wrestling Syndicate, May 17, Flushing, N.Y., at Holy Cross High School, with Devon Storm vs. Kenny Omega vs. Danny Demanto, Abyss vs. Necro Butcher in a first-time-ever match, Brutus “the Barber” Beefcake vs. Greg “the Hammer” Valentine, Alexa Thatcher vs. Annie Social, the Maximos vs. the Dynamic Sensation & Supreme Lee Great, and the debut of Rikishi.

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.

Local Town Wrestling, May 17, Waynesboro, Va., at the high school, with Damien Wayne vs. Christian York, Sean Denny & Phil Brown vs. Lance Lude & J-Sinn, Old School Empire vs. the Hall Stars, Rex Sterling vs. Chris Escobar, Adrian Blaze vs. Devil Kimura vs. Horrorshow in a death match, and an appearance by Zach Gowen.

Independent Wrestling Federation, May 17, West Paterson, N.J., with Tony Torres vs. Travis Blake in a street fight, Kevin Knight vs. Chris Steeler in a lumberjack match, Biggie Biggs vs. Evan Schwartz, Mike Jenkins vs. Frank Scoleri, Jennifer & Kristina vs. Franciz & Jana.

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.

Independent Wrestling Federation, May 18, West Paterson, N.J., with Travis Blake vs. the winner of a gauntlet match, Kevin Knight vs. a mystery opponent, Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins vs. mystery opponents.

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!

Minnesota Independent Wrestling, May 24, Chanhassen, Minn., at the American legion Club, with Black Stallion vs. Big Brody Hoofer, Playboy Pete Huge vs. Mickey McCoy, Chase McCoy vs. Altar Boy, Mitch Paradise vs. James Alexander, Ben Sailer vs. Shimdog.

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

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.

Insane Wrestling Federation, May 24, Dearborn, Mich., at the Elks Lodge, with Drake Younger vs. Necro Butcher, Drew Johnson & Poison Apollo defend the tag titles, Tony Tyson & James Havoc vs. the Cold Bros., Raymond Rowe vs. Toby Klein, and matches with Zach Gowen, C.J. Otis, N8 Mattson, Egotistico Fantastico, Danny Daniels, Jeff King, Jeff Brooks, Keith Walker and more.

Pro Wrestling Ohio, May 24, Lakewood, Ohio, at the Masonic Temple, with Josh Prohibition vs. “Deviant” Michael Hutter.

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

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.

Bayou Independent Wrestling, May 25, West Monroe, La., with Inner Circle vs. Dangerous Derek & Derek Quinn, The Number 1 Stunners vs. State of Emergency, Best Friends Forever vs. Viktor Tadlok & Scott Murdoch, JT Lamotta vs. “Delicious” Don Juan, and a match featuring Davey Richards.

Full Impact Pro, May 30, Crystal River, Fla.

GOUGE, May 30, Raleigh, N.C., at Vintage 21.

Great Candian Wrestling, May 30, Mississauga, Ontario, with Eric Young.

JAPW, May 31, Rahway, N.J.: Booker T vs. Jay Lethal, LAX vs. Da Heavy Hitters, Chris Hero vs. Archadia, Kenny Omega vs. Danny Demanto, Grim Reefer vs. Azrieal, Eddie Kingston & Slyk Wagner Brown vs. the Logan Brothers, Kazarian vs. Teddy Hart.

AAW, May 31, Berwyn, Ill., with Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley vs. Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin.

Full Impact Pro, May 31, Arcadia, Fla.

New England Championship Wrestling, May 31, Quincy, Mass., at the armory, the “IRON 8
championship tournament, featuring Eddie Edwards, Gran Akuma, Kahagus, Brandon Locke, Scott Osbourne, Antonio Thomas, Kristian Frost, Julio Dinero.

Big League Wrestling, May 31, Vallejo, Calif., with Chris Masters, Big Vito, Daivari, ODB, Angelina Love in action.

AWF, May 31, Buffalo, Minn., at the civic center.

EWF, May 31, Marion, Ind., with Jerry “the King” Lawler.

Ring of Honor, June 6, Hartford, Conn.

In Your Face Wrestling, June 6, Rutland, Vt., at the state fairgrounds.

International Wrestling Cartel, June 7, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center.

IWA Mid-South, June 7, Joliet, Ill., with Sabu vs. Too Cold Scorpio, Chuck Taylor vs. Ego Fantastico, Jason Hades vs. Jayson Quick, Dingo vs. Jaysin Strife, Corporal Robinson vs. Sexxxy Eddie, Cheech & Cloudy vs. Devon Moore & Mickie Knuckles, Mike Elgin vs. C.J. Otis, Roxie Cotton vs. Kimberly Kash.

2CW, June 7, Binghamton, N.Y.

In Your Face Wrestling, June 7, Rutland, Vt., at the state fairgrounds.

UPWA, June 7, Wilmington, N.C., with Doc Holliday vs. Donald Brower in a hair vs. hair match.

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