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Aug 20, 2008 - 3:34:06 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 RESULTS, NEWS & NOTES
My apology for the delay in getting this out! It’s been a busy few days.
I have results from the ROH shows over the weekend. I personally think the Cleveland show looks a lot better on paper. A big congrats to Minnesotan wrestlers Nate Bash & Ben Sailer for making their ROH debuts on the pre-show. These two have really picked up steam in the past two years, and they are regularly heading to Kansas for NWA Central States shows.
Jerry Lynn has appeared in Minnesota a lot in the past year since his TNA release, and he picked up a victory Sunday in Minneapolis over local heel Aaron Corbin.
Colin Delaney returned to the indy scene immediately after his WWE release, as he appeared at the final UWA Hardcore show in Ontario, Canada, on Friday.
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, Aug. 15, Cleveland, Ohio: Shane Hollister & Mitch Franklin defeat Ninja Blue & Ninja Yellow, Johnny Gargano defeats Sami Callihan, Alex “Sugarfoot” Payne & Lou Crank defeat Benjamin Sailer & Nate Bash, Kevin Steen defeats Jigsaw, Delirious defeats Rhett Titus, Bryan Danielson defeats Kenny King, Sara Del Rey defeats Sassy Stephie, Adam Pearce defeats Ruckus, Austin Aries defeats Tyler Black, Jay & Mark Briscoe defeat Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious, Erick Stevens defeats Claudio Castagnoli, Chris Hero & Go Shiozaki defeat Roderick Strong & Brent Albright, Nigel McGuinness defeats El Generico.
Jersey All Pro, Aug. 15, Bayonne, N.J.: Chris Dickinson defeats Chris Del Monte, Devon Storm & Corvis Fear & Mike Quest defeat Crazy Ivan & Das Ubermenschen, the Heavy Hitters vs. the Nigerian Nightmares ended in a double countout, Slyk Wagner Brown defeats J Lover, Mike Donovan defeats Rob Vegas, Angel Orsini defeats Anne Social and Roxie Cotton and Rick Cataldio, Grim Reefer defeats Dixie and Bandido Jr. in a three-way, Dan Maff defeats Danny DeManto.
Heavy On Wrestling, Aug. 15, Proctor, Minn.: Venom defeats the Prophet, Bad Boy Brian won a battle royal, Tommy “Spiderbaby” Saturday defeats Bad Boy Brian, ODB & Daffney defeat Ann Brookstone & Arik Cannon, the Black Stallion defeats Arya Daivari, Ryan Cruz defeats Arik Cannon, Big Brody Hoofer defeats Joey Envy with help from Baron Von Rasche.
Ring of Honor, Aug. 16, Chicago Ridge, Ill.: Kevin Steen defeats Kenny King, Delirious defeats Pelle Primeau, Ruckus & Jigsaw defeat Jay & Mark Briscoe and Mitch Franklin & Trik Davis & the Phoenix Twins in a four-way tag match, El Generico defeats Tyler Black, Erick Stevens defeats Chris Hero, Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries defeat Nigel McGuinness & Claudio Castagnoli, Larry Sweeney won a gauntlet by last defeating Roderick Strong, Brent Albright defeats GoShiozaki, Jimmy Jacobs defeats Necro Butcher in a no DQ match.
International Wrestling Cartel, Aug. 16, Newville, Penn.: Johnny Gargano defeats Michael Façade, Jimmy Demarco defeats Ian Jordan, Jake Roberts defeats John McChesney, Sexual Harassment defeats the Gambinos, Logan Shullo defeats Troy Lords, Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley defeat Shiima Xion & Jason Gory, Ricky Reyes defeats Dennis Gregory via DQ.
IWA Mid-South, Aug. 16, Portage, Ind.: Jimmy Shalwin & Jeff Brooks & Gameboy & Justin Andrews & Rip Impact defeat Marco Cordova & Dave Allen & Brian Skyline & Cory Mason & Steven Kennedy in a 10-man tag, Kris Chambers defeats Christian Able, Scotty Vortekz defeats Chuck Taylor, Tracy Smothers defeats Darren Wade, Ricochet & Jason Hades defeats Prince Ali & Jayson Quick, Michael Elgin defeats Bobby Fish, Too Cold Scorpio defeats Sami Callihan, Trevor Murdoch defeats Nick Gage, Dingo defeats Drake Younger.
New England Championship Wrestling, Aug. 16, Quincy, Mass.: Handsome Johnny vs. Brandon Locke ended in a time-limit draw, Fred Curry & Michael Sain defeat PRIDE via DQ, Scott Osbourne defeats Makoto, Eddie Edwards defeats Jason Blade, Evan Siks & Nick Steel & Frankie Vain & Nicky Amaral defeat TJ Richter & Ryan Matthews & Darling Damon & Jason Rumble when Steel was the survivor, Ariel defeats Lexxus, Max Bauer defeats Big Rick Fuller and DC Dillinger in a three-way to retain the Triple Crown Championship.
Rampage Championship Wrestling, Aug. 16, Bethalto, Ill.: Brandon Aarons & Brandon Espinosa defeat Webmaster Stevie K & Johnny Hacker, Dareian Frost defeats Dwight Alexander, Rick Ruby & Josh Cena defeat Playboy Double H & Scott Chambers, Wicked vs. Donovan Ruddick ended in a no-contest, Billy D vs. the Stud ended in a double DQ, Wicked & Donovan Ruddick defeat Sage Ramsey & Douglas O’Shea and Rage & Dirty Dick Brody to win the vacant tag titles.
EWF, Aug. 16, Marion, Ind.: Colt Justice defeats Vyrus, Matt Cavins & Dylan Bostic & Pacman Jackson defeat Wildman Rogers & Hank Calhoun & Gunner Hansen, Osyris & Andy Santos defeat Mike King & Party Boy, Just Justin defeats Tyson Judge, General Lee defeats Skip Raddison, Kyle Cassidy defeats Nate Phoenix via DQ.
IWA Mid-South, Aug. 17, Joliet, Ill.: Egotistico Fantastico won a 20-man battle royal, Sami Callihan defeats Trik Davis, Jason Hades defeats Ricochet, Nick Gage defeats Michael Elgin, Christian Able & Brian Skyline & Jeff Brooks defeat the Soul Touchaz, Egotistico Fantastico defeats Prince Mustafa Ali, Bobby Fish defeats Josh Raymond and Jimmy Jacobs and Chuck Taylor, Tracy Smothers & Ian Bloody defeat Darren Wade & Trevor Murdoch, Too Cold Scorpio defeats Necro Butcher Dingo defeats Drake Younger.
Northern Lights Wrestling, Aug. 17, Minneapolis, Minn.: Corey O’Neill defeats Shimdog, Jake Taylor defeats Steve Stryker, Black Stallion defeats Arik Cannon via reverse decision, Buddah & JB Trask defeat Spiderbaby & Ian Xavier, Jerry Lynn defeats Aaron Corbin.
UPCOMING SHOWS
National Wrestling Superstars, Aug. 21, Seaside Heights, N.J., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall, with Sal Sincere, the Patriot, Z-Barr, Rhett Titus, Angel Orsini, Portia Perez 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.
Global Championship Wrestling, Aug. 23, Irondale, Alab., at the Zamora Shrine Temple, with Ric Flair in attendance!!!
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.
Independent Wrestling Federation, Aug. 23, West Paterson, N.J., with Kevin Knight vs. Damian Adams, Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins vs. Franciz & Travis Blake, Dr. Tom Prichard vs. Rich Ross in a “election debate” for the commissioner’s office, Vik Voorhees vs. Chris Steeler.
Independent Wrestling Federation, Aug. 24, West Paterson, N.J., with Kevin Knight & Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkinks vs. Damian Adams & Franciz & Travis Blake, Vik Voorhees & Jennifer vs. Chris Steeler & Jana, Tony Torres vs. Dan Marques, Antonio Rivera vs. Justin Corino, Jason Roberts vs. Kareem West.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Aug. 30, Reseda, Calif., at the American Legion Post, with Chris Hero vs. Low Ki vs. Necro Butcher vs. Eddie Kingston, Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black vs. Matt & Nick Jackson, El Generico & Kevin Steen & Susumu Yokosuka vs. Jack Evans & PAC & Roderick Strong, Rocky Romero vs. Alex Koslov, Scott Lost & Joey Ryan vs. Phoenix Star & Zokre, Candice LeRae vs. Chucky Taylor, Vin Gerard vs. Scorpio Sky, Hook Bomberry & TJ Perkins vs. Ash Riot & Mark Davis.
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.
EWF, Aug. 30, Marion, Ind., with Troy Miller, Jay West, Jack Hammer, Dusty Bottoms, Bob, Just Justin, Nate Phoenix, Osyris, General Lee, Matt Cavins.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Aug. 31, Reseda, Calif., at the American Legion Post, with Chris Hero vs. PAC, Low Ki vs. Rocky Romero, Eddie Kingston vs. Necro Butcher, Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black vs. Jack Evans & Roderick Strong, Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. Matt & Nick Jackson, Scott Lost & Joey Ryan vs. Vin Gerard & Chuck Taylor, Alex Koslov vs. Susumu Yokosuka, Scorpio Sky vs. TJ Perkins.
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.
Ring of Honor, Sept. 13, Tokyo, Japan, with Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black vs. Jay & Mark Briscoe, Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson, Roderick Strong vs. Davey Richards, Austin Aries vs. Ryo Saito, Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino & BxB Hulk vs. El Generico & Dragon Kid & mystery partner.
MCW Battleground, Sept. 13, Cottage Grove, Minn., at the armory, with Ben Sailer, Rob James, Thoruf Marius and more.
Ring of Honor, Sept. 14, Tokyo, Japan, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Bryan Danielson vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru, KENTA & Kota Ibushi vs. Naomichi Marufuji & Katsuhiko Nakajima, Kensuke Sasaki vs. Roderick Strong, Austin Aries vs. Tyler Black, Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Takeshi Morishima & Davey Richards, Taiji Ishimori vs. El Generico.
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