Other News Torch Indy Weekend Report: Strong injured, PWG changes; Lynn retains in IWC
Jun 9, 2008 - 5:46:52 PM
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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 and Friday.
WEEKEND RESULTS, NEWS & NOTES
Results from the ROH PPV taping are already posted, so I didn’t re-submit them here. The show on Friday in Hartford, Conn., concluded with Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black winning the single-night tag tournament.
In IWC on Saturday, Jerry Lynn retained his Super Indy title by defeating rising star Johnny Gargano.
Roderick Strong was injured during the ROH match on Saturday against Erick Stevens, so he did not compete Sunday in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. The main event was turned into a three-way, with Chris Hero defeating Necro Butcher and Jack Evans. Chris Bosh made his surprise return to PWG after being absent for about a year. Results are below.
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, June 6, Hartford, Conn.: Rhett Titus defeats Bob Evans, Ernie Osiris defeats Mitch Franklin, Adam Pearce & Chris Hero defeat Jigsaw & Ruckus, Kevin Steen & El Generico defeat Nigel McGuinness & Go Shiozaki, Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black defeat Delirious & Pelle Primeau, Austin Aries & Bryan Danielson defeat Roderick Strong & Davey Richards, Steen & Generico defeat Hero & Pearce, Jacobs & Black defeat Aries & Danielson via DQ, Shane Hagadorn defeats Alex Payne, Claudio Castagnoli defeats Eddie Edwards, Erick Stevens defeats Necro Butcher and Brent Albright in a three-way, Jacobs & Black defeat Steen & Generico to win the ROH world tag titles.
International Wrestling Cartel, June 7, Elizabeth, Penn.: Shirley Doe & Hentai & Michael Façade defeat the Family, Matt Cross defeats John McChesney, Jason Bane defeats Troy Lords, the Hollywood Balds defeat TJ Cannon & Bruce Maxwell, CJ Sensation defeats Logan Shulo, Eric Xtasy & Justin Idol defeat Shiima Xion & Jason Gory to win the IWC tag titles, Dennis Gregory defeats Ricky Reyes to retain the IWC heavyweight title, Jerry Lynn defeats Johnny Gargano.
IWA Mid-South, June 7, Joliet, Ill.: Ricochet & Troy Walters defeat Ash & Kris Chambers, Midnight Rider defeats Vito Thomaselli, Mickie Knuckles defeats Kimberly Kash, Jason Hades vs. Jayson Quick wrestled to a draw, Michael Elgin defeats C.J. Otis, Brian Skyline defeats Josh Abercrombie, Rahim Ali & Ethan Page & Michael Rollins & Dave Allen defeat Jeff Brooks & Kid Hybrid & Stephen Saint & Anthony Brock, Dingo defeats Jaysin Strife, Chuck Taylor defeats Egotistico Fantastico, Deranged defeats Toby Klein and Tank in a three-way street fight.
2CW, June 7, Syracuse, N.Y.: Max Bauer defeats Nikki Roxx, Jason Axe & Max Bauer & Gordy defeat Freddie & the Ring Crew Express, Frankie Arion defeats Brian Fury, Strangler defeats Steve Ki and Johnny Law, JD Love & Loca Vida defeat Brodie Lee & Jimmy Olsen, Antonio Thomas defeats Steve Kruz, Slyck Wagner Brown defeats Isys Ephex.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, June 8, Reseda, Calif.: Scott Lost defeats Mikey Nichols, Scorpio Sky defeats Hook Bomberry, Joey Ryan defeats Candice, Davey Richards vs. Brandon Bonham went to a 20-minute draw, El Generico defeats Austin Aries, Chris Hero defeats Necro Butcher and Jack Evans in a three-way. Hero brawled with Human Tornado to end the show.
UPCOMING SHOWS
IWA East Coast, June 11, Charleston, W.Va., with Al Snow in action.
Chikara Pro Wrestling, June 13, Hellertown, Penn., “the Young Lions Cup VI” tournament, with Stupefied vs. Jimmy Olsen, Create-A-Wrestler vs. Amasis, Sami Callihan vs. Vin Gerard, Ethan Page vs. Pelle Primeau, Pinkie Sanchez vs. Alex Payne, Drake Younger vs. James Ross, Fire Ant & Soldier Ant & Worker Ant vs. Mitch Ryder & Shayne Hawke & Larry Sweeney, UltraMantis Black & Tim Donst & Hydra vs. Gran Akuma & Icarus & Chuck Taylor.
Asylum Championship Wrestling, June 13, Colorado Springs, Colo., featuring “Dr. Death” Steve Williams.
Chikara Pro Wrestling, June 14, Hellertown, Penn., “the Young Lions Cup VI” tournament, with Worker Ant vs. Chip Day, Shayne Hawke vs. Bobby Dempsey, Jason Blade vs. Tim Donst, Ophidan vs. Steve Weiner, Marshe Rockett vs. Johnny Gargano, Lince Dorado vs. Kyle Matthews, Acid Jaz & Willie Richardson vs. UltraMantis Black & Crossbones.
Combat Zone Wrestling, June 14, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena, with Chuck Taylor vs. Sabian, Danny Havoc & partner vs. Necro Butcher & partner, the Naptown Dragons vs. Team Andrew, Cheech & Cloudy & Brodie Lee vs. the Ring Crew Express & Jimmy Olsen, Ruckus vs. Spyral, Beef Wellington & Greg Excellent vs. TJ Cannon & Bruce Maxwell vs. Shane Matthews & Jagged.
Heavy On Wrestling, June 14, Superior, Wis., at Wessman Arena, with Honkey Tonk Man vs. Big Brody Hoofer, Eugene Dinsmore vs. Arik Cannon, an appearance by Terry Funk, Venom vs. Rob James, Arya Daivari vs. Cody O’Neill, Ben Sailer vs. Joey Envy vs. Nate Bash, Ann Brookstone vs. Lacey Von Erich.
EWF, June 14, Marion, Ind., “the X8 Tournament,” featuring B.J. Whitmer vs. Silas Young, Davey Richards vs. Danny Daniels, Osyris vs. D-Ray 3000, Trik Davis vs. Louis Linaris.
Chikara Pro Wrestling, June 15, Hellertown, Penn., “the Young Lions Cup VI” tournament concludes! Mike Quackenbush & Shane Storm vs. Eddie Kingston & Sabian.
Pure Wrestling Association, June 15, Welland, Ontario, Canada, 3 p.m. start, with Notorious TID vs. Jonny Puma, Gabe Saint vs. Eddie Osbourne, Derek Wylde vs. Zakk Atticus in a dog collar match, Kris White vs. Rip Impact, Krystal Banks vs. Jennifer Blake, the Italianos vs. Chris Cooper & Ice.
IWA Mid-South, June 20, Plainfield, Ind., “King of the Death Matches,” night 1.
F1rst Wrestling, June 20, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue night club, with Arik Cannon & Cody O’Neill vs. Benjamin Sailer & Nate Bash, Thoruf Marius vs. Kamikaze Klecker, Rob James & a mystery partner vs. Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Joey Envy vs. Shane Hollister, Pete Huge vs. Jaysin Strife, Venom vs. Lorenzo Connors, Arya Daivari vs. The Prophet.
Eastern Wrestling Alliance, June 20, Baltimore, Md., Tall Cedars Hall, 8 p.m., with Jake “the Snake” Roberts appearing.
AAW, June 21, Berwyn, Ill., with Jerry Lynn vs. Eric Priest, Tyler Black vs. Marek Brave.
IWA Mid-South, June 21, Plainfield, Ind., “King of the Death Matches,” night 2.
NWA Mid-Atlantic, June 21, Chester, S.C., with Nikita Koloff, the Midnight Express and Buff Bagwell.
New York Wrestling Connection, June 21, Deer Park, N.Y., the community center, 8 p.m., with Dickie Rodz vs. Papadon, Bruno Marciano vs. Alex Reynolds, Los Lunatics vs. Mega & Prince Nana, Rob Eckos vs. Maverick, Dirty Joe vs. Nick Berk, the Black Circle vs. Paul E. Normous & Tony Burma, Spyder vs. Joey Braggiol, Blake Morris & Mike Reed vs. Nicky Benz’s mystery tag team.
Ace Pro Wrestling, June 21, Montclair, N.J., with Rhino vs. Mo Sexton vs. Joe Hardway, Scotty Too Hotty vs. William Wyeth, Style & Finesse vs. the Garden State Gods.
XICW, June 22, Warren, Mich., at the Ritz, Jaimy Coxx & DBA & Buff Bagwell vs. N8 Mattson & Eddie Venom & a mystery partner, Roughhouse R.O.B. vs. Mike McMahon.
AWESOME, June 22, Jackson, N.J., at Vinci’s Bar & Grill, with Biggie Biggs vs. Steve Camacho, Biggs & Aaron Stride & Nick Sabre & Mark Modest vs. Camacho & Robby Morrison & Mikey Matixx & Vik Voorhees in an 8-man elimination match.
Ring of Honor, June 27, Dayton, Ohio.
Ring of Honor, June 28, Chicago Ridge, Ill., at the Frontier Fieldhouse.
JAPW, June 28, Jersey City, N.J., with Christian Cage vs. Jimmy Rave, LAX vs. the SAT, Eddie Kingston vs. Danny Demanto, Kenny Omega vs. Grim Reefer.
Champions With Attitudes, June 28, Hendersonville, N.C., with Awesome Kong in action.
NWA All-Star Wrestling, June 28, Oakwood, Va., with Ric Flair making an appearance!
NWA Upstate, June 28, Rochester, N.Y., at the Main St. Armory, with Brodie Lee & Cloudy vs. the McClouds, Jimmy Olsen vs. Big Cat Lemmer, Dizzie & Zaquary Springate III & Jason Axe & Isys Ephex & J.D. Love. Vs. Gabe Saint & Dunn & Marcos & two mystery partners in a steel cage wargame match, Danny Doring vs. Eric Young.
EWF, June 28, Marion, Ind., with Scotty Too Hotty in action.
Independent Wrestling Federation, June 28, West Paterson, N.J.
Revolutionary Championship Wrestling, June 28, Portsmouth, Ohio, at the Elk’s City Lodge.
Independent Wrestling Federation, June 29, West Paterson, N.J.
Power Zone Wrestling, July 2, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, featuring The Honky Tonk Man.
International Wrestling Cartel, July 5, Ellsworth, Penn., at the community park.
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