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By Chris Vetter, torch contributor

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 REPORT, NEWS & NOTES

ROH held its PPV on Saturday in Detroit, with Nigel McGuinness retaining his title by defeating Claudio Castagnoli.

Pro Wrestling Unplugged returned Saturday with more than 500 fans in attendance Saturday in Philadelphia. In the main event, Sandman defeated Jake “The Snake” Roberts.

Al Snow & Spike Dudley teamed up Saturday to win a tag match in National Wrestling Superstars in New Jersey. 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

Full Impact Pro, July 19, Crystal River, Fla.: Chasyn Rance defeats Chris Jones and Shawn Osbourne, Mercedes Martinez defeats Rain, Shawn Murphy defeats Jon Davis via DQ, Joey Machete defeats Kory Chavis, Kenny King & Jason Blade defeat Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black, Sal Rinauro defeats Joey Ryan, Go Shiozaki defeats Nigel McGuinness, Erick Stevens defeats Roderick Strong to win the FIP Heavyweight title.

Mid-States Wrestling, July 19, Harrison, Ark.: Dustin Heritage defeats Phil Lawrence, Jason Jones defeats the Midwest Mauler, Joey Grunge defeats Ace Steele, Stephen E. defeats Jim Fallon, Big Bubba Hall defeats Tony Raze, Gary Gram defeats Jake Boulder in a lumberjack match.

National Wrestling Superstars, July 24, Seaside Heights, N.J.: Ryan Blackheart defeats Vicious Vinny, Nikko the Winged Monkey Man defeat Bobby Firehawk and the Great Garafolo in a three-way, Cletus & Cooter defeat J.D. Smoothie & Nicky Oceans, Princess Jana vs. Roxxie Cotton went to a no contest, Corvis Fear vs. Myke Quest went to a draw, Al Snow defeats Danny Demanto.

National Wrestling Superstars, July 25, Middletown, N.J.: The Trojans defeat the Dark Karnival, Nicky Oceans & Shock & Skitzo defeat Mikey Pacifica & Corey Havoc & Michael Reigns, the Equalizer defeats Klondike Kevin Krush, Angel Orsini & JD Smooth defeat Trixie Lynn & the Patriot, Danny Demanto defeats Spike Dudley in a tables match, Dan Rageous & Bobby Firehawk & Shane O’Brien defeat Joey Janella & Nikko & B. Behrm, Al Snow defeats Dr. LaMar Braxton Porter.

Ring of Honor, July 26, Detroit, Mich.: Ernie Osiris & Kyle Durden & Alex Payne defeat Rocky Fontaine & Ninja White & Ninja Yellow, D-Ray 3000 defeats Shane Hollister, Jay & Mark Briscoe defeat Mitch Franklin & Silas Young, Erick Stevens defeats Ruckus and Delirious and Shane Hagadorn in a four-way, Kevin Steen defeats Necro Butcher, Nigel McGuinness defeats Claudio Castagnoli to retain the ROH World Heavyweight title, Silas Young defeats Kenny Omega, Roderick Strong & Naomichi Marufuji defeat Chris Hero & Go Shiozaki, Bryan Danielson defeats Tyler Black, Ruckus won a 15-man battle royal to earn a title shot.

Pro Wrestling Unplugged, July 26, Philadelphia, Penn.: Joe Ettell defeats JC Westler, The Lost Boys defeat Rockin’ Rebel & Kevin James via DQ, Quammy defeats Sinister-X, Teddy Fine defeats John McChesney, Aramis defeats Lucky, The SAT defeat All Money Is Legal, Sandman defeats Jake “the Snake” Roberts.

National Wrestling Superstars, July 26, Long Branch, N.J.: Joey Janella & the Shadow & Jack Spade defeat Antonio Malave & Skitzo & Shock, Bobby Youngblood defeats Dan Rageous and Mikey Pacifica in a three-way, T.N.T. defeats Corey Havoc, Nicky Oceans defeats Nikko the Flying Monkey, J.D. Smoothie & Angel Orsini defeat Myke Quest & Trixie Lynn, Spike Dudley & Al Snow defeat Danny Demanto & Dr. Lamar Braxon Porter in a tag team tables match.

Northern Impact Wrestling, July 26, St. Paul, Minn.: Sean Slade defeats Malikite, Ben Sailer defeats Arik Cannon, Butchie Davis defeats Ann Brookstone, Black Stallion defeats Arya Daivari, Zero Kincaid & Mikey Stanley defeat Ryan Stone & the Jackal, Pete Huge defeats Ryan Cruz, Nate Bash defeats Kamikaze Klecker, Rob James defeats Venom via reverse decision, Allison Wonderland defeats Arik Cannon, Darin Corbin defeats the Prophet and Ryan Cruz and Bret O’Brian in a four-way.

Metro East Championship Wrestling, July 26, Wood River, Ill.: Zach Thompson vs. Ryan Slade went to a time-limit draw, Dewey Dawson defeats Rich Rogers, Brian Scrilla defeats Chad Hamilton, the Bayou Outlaws defeat Full Throttle, Krotch defeats Trent Scott, Bailey Mannix defeats Krotch, Knight Wagner defeats Marshall Garrett, Gabriel Brimstone defeats Max Rogers, Hunter Matthews defeats Jordan McEntyre in a loser-leaves-town match.

EWF, July 26, Marion, Ind.: Mike King won a battle royal, Dylan Bostic defeats Adam Bueller and Andy Santos, Matt Cavins vs. Mike King went to a no contest, Matt Cavins defeats Dark Lion, Osyris defeats the Ramirez Brothers in a handicap match, General Lee defeats Tank Bruiser, Nate Phoenix defeats Just Justin.

2CW, July 26, Binghamton, N.Y.: Slyk Wagner Brown defeats Jimmy Olsen, Brodie Lee & Dunn & Marcos & Cloudy defeat ZS3 & Hellcat & Loca Vida & J.D. Love, Isys Ephex defeats Eddie Edwards, Oxxi defeats Ariel, Frankie Arion defeats Brian Fury and Dizzie, the Killer Steves & J. Freddie defeat Max Bauer & Jason Axe & Gordy, Malice Mason defeats Scott Reed.

Victory Pro Wrestling, July 26, Deer Park, N.Y.: Javi-Air defeats Sabotage, Nightmare defeats Pete Simmons and Hawaii Allen, Joe So Delicious defeats Mike Gallagher, Jason Static defeats Richie Tyler, JMS defeats Justin Toxic, the Flight Crew defeats Mike Flight & Jason Static, Eclipse defeat the Suburban SWAT Team.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Varsity Pro Wrestling, July 31, Bournemouth, England, with Booker T and Daivari in action.

Ring of Honor, Aug. 1, Manassas, Va., at Sports Network and Fitness Inc., with Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries vs. Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin, Chris Hero vs. Brent Albright, Roderick Strong vs. Ruckus.

National Wrestling Superstars, Aug. 1, Union, N.J., at the Elks Lodge, with Tito Santana, Bryan Harley, Ryan Angus, Danny Demanto, Fred “Bonecrusher” Sampson and more.

Ring of Honor, Aug. 2, Manhattan, N.Y., with Adam Pearce vs. Brent Albright, Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin, Naomichi Marufuji vs. Go Shiozaki.

IWA Mid-South, Aug. 2, Joliet, Ill., at the Hartman Rec Center, with Jason Hades vs. Jayson Quick, Dingo vs. Jaysin Strife, Nick Gage vs. Freakshow, Devon Moore vs. Sexxxy Eddy, Mad Man Pondo vs. Whacks, Insane Lane vs. Toby Klein, Tank vs. Viking, Corp. Robinson vs. Deranged.

Varsity Pro Wrestling, Aug. 2, Portsmouth, England, with Booker T and Daivari in action.

International Wrestling Cartel, Aug. 2, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling, Aug. 2, Columbus, Ind., at the 4-H Fairgrounds, with Greg “the Hammer” Valentine vs. Ronnie Vegas, Flash Flannigan vs. Brian Beech, Donny Idol vs. TVZ vs. Bobby Black, Pastor Pain vs. TJ Kemp, Ox & Jill vs. Shawn Cook & Cameron Star.

Warriors of Wrestling, Aug. 2, South River, N.J., at the VFW hall, with Steve Corino vs. Damian Dragon, the Wifebeaters vs. Allstar Lou & Spartan, Maximus Sex Powers vs. David Kalypso, B.A. Kid vs. Chris Cartagena, Lucifer Darksyde vs. Frank Scholari.

ACPW, Aug. 2, Roseboro, N.C., at the middle school, 7:30 p.m., with KC McKnight vs. Charlie Dreamer featuring special referee Nikita Koloff, Jay Steel vs. former TNA wrestler David Young, Dennis Condrey and Stro team up with an open challenge, and the Naturals will be in action.

Wrestling Superstars Live, Aug. 2, Rochester, Minn., with Nick Bockwinkel, Larry Zbyszko, Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissie and “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka in attendance.

Pro Wrestling Ohio, Aug. 3, Cleveland, Ohio, at the Plain Dealer Pavilion, with Matt Cross vs. Josh Prohibition, Jason Bane vs. Cronus, Johnny Gargano vs. Gregory Iron, Matthew Justice & Morty Rackem vs. Jake Crist & Vincent Nothing vs. Virus & Virus Grande, Greg “the Hammer” Valentine vs. Mike Tolar, King Kong Bundy vs. Benjamin Boone.

IWA East Coast, Aug. 6, South Charleston, W.Va., with an appearance by Johnny Fairplay.

F1rst Wrestling, Aug. 8, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue Night Club, with Arik Cannon & Cody O’Neill vs. Chris Jordan & Pete Huge, O.D.B. vs. Ann Brookstone, Thoruf Marius vs. Big Brody Hoofer, Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin vs. Ben Sailer & Nate Bash, Tyler Black vs. Joey Envy, Venom & Kamikaze Klecker vs. Rob James & Horace the Psychopath, Arya Daivari vs. Shane Hollister.

AAW, Aug. 9, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Tyler Black vs. Josh Raymond, Keith Walker vs. “Skullkrusher” Rasche Brown, Krotch & Bryce Benjamin & Shane Hollister vs. Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz.

NWA Mid-Atlantic, Aug. 9, Hudson, N.C., featuring Buff Bagwell, Rick Steiner, the Midnight Express and the Rock n’ Roll Express.

World Wrestling Coalition, Aug. 9, Aberdeen, Ohio, with Abyss and Shark Boy in action.

International Wrestling Entertainment, Aug. 9, Hamilton, Ontario, with Al Snow vs. Rik Matrix, Kwan Chang vs. Black Jack Phoenix, Quinson Valentino vs. Scott Chase, Rip Impact vs. Marcos.

Loco Wrestling, Aug. 9, Pennsauken, N.J., at “Devastation University,” with Johnny Kashmere vs. Ryu Lee, Damian Pain vs. Alberto Libre Jr., Rockin’ Rebel vs. Sheik Sheil Ali in a no-DQ match, Steve the Teacher vs. Matt Wylde in a loser-wears-a-dress.

IAW Wrestling, Aug 9, South Bend, Ind., at Coveleski Stadium, with Demolition vs. Greg “the Hammer Valentine & Brian the Crippler, Pat Tanaka vs. Andy Chene, and matches with the Ripper and Sgt. Jay Peterson.

Florida Wrestling Association, Aug. 9, Deleon Springs, Fla., with Hack Meyers, Mike Enos, American Freedom Fighter, Rick the Reaper, Black Knight, Wildman Brody.

Ring of Honor, Aug. 15, Cleveland, Ohio, with Roderick Strong & Brent Albright vs. Go Shiozaki & Chris Hero, Austin Aries vs. Tyler Black.

UWA Hardcore, Aug. 15, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Pure Wrestling Association, Aug. 15, Kitchener, Ontario, at Elements Night Club, with Buff Bagwell and Steve Corino in action.

Heavy On Wrestling, Aug. 15, Proctor, Minn., at the Powerhouse Bar, with Ben Sailer & Nate Bash vs. Joey Envy & Arik Cannon, Black Stallion vs. Big Brody Hoofer, Horace the Psychopath vs. Prophet vs. Ryan Cruz, Arya Daivari vs. Venom, and appearances by Baron Von Raschke, WCW’s Daffney and ODB.

Ring of Honor, Aug. 16, Chicago Ridge, Ill., with Necro Butcher & Tyler Black vs. Kevin Steen & El Generico.

IWA Mid-South, Aug. 16, Portage, Ind., at Woodland Park, with Trevor Murdoch vs. Nick Gage, Bobby Fish vs. B.J. Whitmer, Egotistico Fantastico vs. Scotty Vortekz, Sami Callahan vs. 2 Cold Scorpio.

ICWF Pro Wrestling, Aug. 16, St. Petersburg, Fla., at Chiq’s Bar, with Ms. TNT making an open challenge, and matches with Frankie Fontaine, Danny Darling, Joshua Masters, Eddie Taurus, Ray Beez, Pretty Fly, Mark Zout.

New England Championship Wrestling, Aug. 16, Quincy, Mass.

Metropolis Wrestling Federation, Aug. 16, Brooklyn, N.Y., with Killian Whyte & Necro Black vs. Dirty Dan Dillinger & DJ Mario Valentino vs. K-Von Brown & Corey Thorr in a three-way tag match, Cherry Delight vs. Jessie Stanson, Shaolin Assassin vs. Mimic, Tony Blaze vs. Tiberias.

UWA Hardcore, Aug. 16, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Pure Wrestling Association, Aug. 16, Hamilton, Ontario, LLW Fight Factory, with Steve Corino vs. Reggie Marley vs. Michael Von Payton vs. Juan Ortiz in a four-way, Ricky Reyes vs. George Terzis, Portia Perez vs. Nicole Matthews, Warhead vs. Rees Reynolds, Eddie Osbourne vs. Alex Balboa, Easy E vs. Super Kamikaze vs. Scotty O’Shea.

Pro Wrestling Xtreme, Aug. 16, Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada, with Rhino in action.

Northern Lights Wrestling, Aug. 17, Minneapolis, Minn., at the 1029 Bar, with Jerry Lynn vs. Aaron Corbin vs. Cory O’Neill, Ian Xavier & Spiderbaby vs. Buddah & a mystery partner, and matches with Black Stallion, JB Trask, Johnny Goldengate, Zero Kincaid, Rico Havana, Shimdog and Renny D.

Pure Wrestling Association, Aug. 17, Milton, Ontario, the Hardball Cafe, with Buff Bagwell and Steve Corino in action.

AWESOME, Aug. 17, Camden, N.J., 2 p.m. belltime, with the Patriot & Section 8 vs. Tony Torres & Antonio Rivera, Dan Rageous vs. Kekoa vs. Draven Blaze vs. Chris Banks, and matches with Don Montoya, Mark Modest, Taylor Nicole, Robby Morrison, the Commune, Jay Blaze, Vik Voorhees and more.

Full Impact Pro, Aug. 23, Fla., with Go Shiozaki vs. Erick Stevens, Tyler Black vs. Kenny King, Black Market vs. Dark City Fight Club in a weapons match, and the return of the Necro Butcher!

Pro Wrestling Renaissance, Aug. 23, Muncie, Ind., at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, with Tank Toland in action, Drake Younger vs. Jayson Quick, and matches with Jon Moxley, Osyris, Sean Casey, Dusty Dillinger, Louis Linaris, Hillbilly Jed, Big Ric Cannon, Jake Omen and more.

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