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Aug 8, 2008 - 3:51:30 PM
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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 PREVIEW, NEWS & NOTES
This has been a slow week in indy wrestling, as many of the big promotions have taken this weekend off.
AAW returns to action Saturday in the Chicago area with Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Tyler Black vs. Josh (Abercrombie) Raymond, Keith Walker vs. “Skullkrusher” Rasche Brown, Jimmy Jacobs vs. Silas Young. Looks like a solid lineup.
IAW Wrestling on Saturday in South Bend, Ind., features Demolition vs. Greg “the Hammer Valentine & Brian the Crippler.
I will be heading to the big F1rst Wrestling show tonight in Minneapolis, with the return of ODB and ROH star Tyler Black. F1rst Wrestling consistently puts on the best ROH-style shows in Minnesota, and I’m hoping for a good turnout!
In other news…
IWA Mid-South has now announced 21 of the 24 wrestlers for the big annual “Ted Petty Invitational” at the end of September. The biggest names are former WWE wrestlers Dave Daylor and Too Cold Scorpio. The latest additions include former Shimmer champion Sara Del Rey, along with Claudio Castagnoli, B.J. Whitmer, Ace Steel, Josh Raymond and Arik Cannon.
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
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling, Aug. 3, Detroit, Mich.: TY Darius defeats Kid Hybrid, Gutter defeats Kamikaze, Anthony Rivera defeats Breyer Wellington, Gavin Starr & Keith Crème defeat Skull Ganz & Devil Dawg via DQ, Roughhouse R.O.B. defeats Ooga Booga, Fifth Element defeats Josh Raymond, the DBA & Jaimy Coxxx defeat Christian Able & Mo Dread, Tito Santana defeats Eddie Venom.
UPCOMING SHOWS
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.
Showtime All-Star Wrestling, Aug. 8, Millersville, Tenn., with Kid Kash vs. Jerry Lynn.
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, Jimmy Jacobs vs. Silas Young.
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.
Hybrid Wrestling, Aug. 9, Fremont, Ohio, at the FCRC Arena, Christian Faith vs. Billy Taylor vs. Myke Quest in a three-way, Josh Prohibition vs. Jason Bane vs. Russ Myers, Johnny Gargano vs. Vincent Nothing, Brian Lyndon vs. Matt Cross, Jake Crist vs. Dave Logan, Morty Rackem vs. Starless, Mega Sexy vs. Johnny Cockstrong & Flip Kendrick.
WXW, Aug. 9, Mountainville, Penn., at the Memorial Hall, with Bane & Havoc & Tommy Suede vs. Super Star Tiger & Billy Dream & Nuisance in a six-man tag, the Dynamic Sensation vs. Ahmad Akbar, Javi-Air vs. Azrael, and Ariel in action.
GOUGE, Aug. 9, Apex, N.C., with Leroye Greene vs. Exotic Aloysius Street, Wallabee Joe vs. Sean Cruise, Otto Schwanz vs. Prince Kofi Jabba, Seymour Snott vs. Trailer Park Model vs. Captain Black Sparrow, the Krazy Killer Klowns vs. the Masked Magician & Shawn Sharpe, Jay Odyssey vs. The Goat.
EWF, Aug. 9, Marion, Ind., with Nate Phoenix vs. Just Justin, General Lee vs. Wildman Rogers, Matt Cavins vs. Mike King, Andy Santos vs. Bobby Black vs. Dylan Bostic in a three-way, Kyle Cassidy vs. Hank Calhoun, Charles “Pacman” Jackson vs. Tyson Judge.
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, “Final Event Ever,” with Lionel Knight vs. Josh Prohibition, Nick Watts vs. the Blue Jabroni in a fans-bring-the-weapons match, Matt Cross vs. Christopher Bishop.
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.
3XW, Aug. 15, Des Moines, Iowa, at inPlay, with Maddog McDowell, Jimmy Rockwell, Aaron Masterson-Slade.
Ring of Honor, Aug. 16, Chicago Ridge, Ill., with Necro Butcher & Tyler Black vs. Kevin Steen & El Generico.
International Wrestling Cartel, Aug. 16, Newville, Penn., with Jake “the Snake” Roberts vs. John McChesney, Sexual Harassment vs. Gambino Brothers, Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley vs. Shiima Xion & Jason Gory.
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.
Pro Wrestling Phoenix, Aug. 16, Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the armory, with Abu Colossus vs. Brett Young, Hype Gotti & Tony Cortez vs. Jaysin Strife & Vic Victory, Tyler Cook vs. Zac James, Mark Sterling vs. Arik Cannon, Chris Havius vs. Stephen Saint, Darrien Sanders vs. Ryan Cruz, Jeremy Wyatt vs. Arya Daivari.
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.
IWA Mid-South, Aug. 17, Joliet, Ill., with Too Cold Scorpio vs. the Necro Butcher, Jason Hades vs. Jayson Quick in a cage match.
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.
National Wrestling Superstars/WSU, Aug. 22, Neptune, N.J., at Shark River Hills Firehouse Hall, with Sal Sincere, Angel Orsini, Portia Perez, Trixie Lynn, Mikey Pacifica.
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!
National Wrestling Superstars/WSU, Aug. 23, Bellevue, N.J., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, with Sal Sincere, Angel Orsini, Portia Perez, Trixie Lynn, Mikey Pacifica.
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.
In Your Face Wrestling, Aug. 23, Rutland, Vt., at the Holiday Inn.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Aug. 30, Reseda, Calif., at the American Legion Post, with Pac, Human Tornado, Eddie Kingston, Chuck Taylor.
River City Wrestling, Aug. 30, San Antonio, Texas, at the Silverado Rodeo, with Hotstuff Hernandez, Sicodelico Jr., Don Juan & Chris Marval, Scott McKenzie & Danny Matthews, Skitzo, the Big Dogg, Kevin Douglas and more.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Aug. 31, Reseda, Calif., at the American Legion Post.
Cleveland All Pro Wrestling, Sept. 6, Cleveland, Ohio, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Raymond Rowe, Shane Taylor vs. Kenny Hendrix, J-Rocc vs. Michael Hutter, Lamont Williams vs. Nightmare, Shawn Blaze vs. Eric Ryan.
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling, Sept. 7, Palomino, Mich., with the Devil’s Own vs. the Ringside Revue for the tag titles, Josh Raymond vs. Fifth Element.
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