By Chad Murphy

First, an update on my internet admirer. I have learned this person is between 19 and 23, and has fewer than two vowels in their name. Still no news on whether my admirer is a he or a she, which makes me a little nervous. Further updates as events warrant.

And if you missed it, you can check out my review of the Haas Cup tag team event promoted by Phoenix Championship Wrestling at Murphy's Archives. If you don't want to read the whole review, I'll give my capsule summary here: very good tape, good quality wrestling, and some of the best production I've seen on an indy video. An excellent tape from PCW.

For those of you who don't normally read the indy previews section at the bottom, there are a couple big names in shows being promoted right now. NFW out of Wisconsin is running a show with Darryl from Tough Enough, Lenny Lane, and Jim Neidhart, and Hoosier Pro Wrestling is promoting a show with Rocky Johnson. If you're in the area of either promotion and are interested in any of those folks, check them out.

Also, I wanted to take a minute to send my kudos out to all the indy wrestlers out there who are involved in charity shows and the other civic-minded events they participate in. For the bad rap wrestlers and wrestling fans get in the media, there are a lot of good ones out there who go a lot of good things.

And the usual note to send all concise indy news notes, results, and feedback to me at indynews@pwtorch.com.

Indy Highlights

Main Event Promotions. September 28, 2002. Canton, Ohio.

Cody Hawk defeated Nigel McGuiness. Jebediah Yoder defeated Jeff Cannon. A.J. Styles defeated Shane Sensation. New Jack defeated Brain Damage. Mr. Insanity defeated Sabu. Brian Christopher defeated Shasta. Dusty Rhodes & the Road Warriors defeated Jerry Lawler, Pumper & Spellbinder.

NWS: Julio Dinero & Miss Kara defeated Slyk Wagner Brown & April Hunter. Disco Inferno defeated Simon Diamond.

VegasXtreme: Kenny King (from Tough Enough) defeated Johnny Rage. Solo Snuka defeated Outlaw Mike Nox. Derrick Neikirk defeated Solo Snuka and Bison Smith.

Indy Results

NSW. September 27, 2002. No Location Given.

Jason Rumble from NWA New England defeated Manny Montana. The Heartbreak Express defeated the Chalupas. Scott Hotshot defeated Robby Markson. Druid & Shadow defeated Deathrow Jethro & Barney Rumble. Taurus defeated Dave Mercury. Scott Davis defeated DR via disqualification in an NSW title match.

Next week Oct. 4th is a "Night to Remember" with Snow/Dagon Briggz with Se7en (Fluff Dupp from NWA-TNA) vs. The Heartbreak Express in a Street Fight and Scott Hotshot vs. Taurus in a "Texas Death Match" all tickets are only $5

[Thanks to Richard Merritt, Torch Newsletter Subscriber.]

VegasXtreme Wrestling. September 28, 2002. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kenny King (from Tough Enough) defeated Johnny Rage. Fangoria defeated Timmy Twisted. Bart Blaxson defeated Legacy. Native Blood defeated Parental Discretion. Mike Nox defeated Matt Tech. Bison Smith defeated Derrick Neikirk via disqualification. Jason Riggs defeated Bart Blaxson. Legacy defeated Matt Tech. Solo Snuka defeated Outlaw Mike Nox. Fangoria won a Hardcore Battle Royal. Jason Riggs & Rage defeated Native Blood. Derrick Neikirk defeated Solo Snuka and Bison Smith.

Next Show Saturday October 26th, with Vic Grimes, Ace Steele, Bison Smith, Solo Snuka, Hardkore Kidd and more.

New Era Wrestling. September 28, 2002. Shelbyville, Indiana.

Vortex defeated Apollo Poison Star, Psycho, and "Human Highlight Reel" Joey Moore after interference by A.W. Lurch in a Fourway Cruiserweight Title match. Hillbilly Jed & Jeremiah Graber defeated Reficule & P.J Flowers. Pastor Pain defeated Scott Magnum. Tom Van Zant defeated Big John Wall. Shawn Shalalee and Itch Coma Weider went to a no contest. Damien Cole defeated Johnny Rayz. Troy Van Zant defeated "Bad Boy" Bobby Black in a N.E.W. US Title Ladder Match. "Diceman" Ronnie Vegas defeated Blade for the N.E.W. World Title.

[Thanks to Aaron Wilson]

National Wrestling Superstars. September 28, 2002. Sayreville, New Jersey.

Dave Mysterio won a gauntlet to win the NWS Junior Title. Slammin TNT defeated the Heavy Metal Maniac via disqualification. Patriot defeated Kevin Knight (said to be match of the night). Julio Dinero & Miss Kara defeated Slyk Wagner Brown & April Hunter. Roman defeated Frank Kuhl. Disco Inferno defeated Simon Diamond.

Next show for NWS is October the 26th in Long Branch, NJ.

[Thanks to Rob Hayes]

Combat Zone Wrestling. September 28, 2002. Dover, Delaware.

Kory Kastle & Jon Dahmer defeated Rick Feinberg & The Hurricane Kidd. Johnny Kashmere defeated GQ. Chri$ Ca$h defeated Ruckus & Sonjay Dutt in a Three Way Ladder Match. Nick Berk defeated Ian Knoxx. Trent Acid defeated "Sick" Nick Mondo to retain his CZW Jr. Heavyweight Title. "The Future of Hardcore" Nick Gage (w/"Discount" Dewey Donovan) defeated CZW World Heavyweight Champion Justice Pain in a non-title match. The Wifebeater & Nate Hatred defeated Z-Barr & The Rachies (CZW Iron Man Champion Adam Flash & "Doomsday" Danny Rose).

CZW Upcoming Show: Saturday, October 12, 2002. Viking Hall. Philadelphia, PA.

Visit www.czwwrestling.com for more information.

NWA East. September 28, 2002. McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

Spiffy Sean Stylez defeated Spotlight Scottie Gash via disqualification in a Brass Knuckles Title Match. NC-17 (Justin Idol & Chris Taylor) defeated Kidd Country & Axel Law. Sterling James Keenan defeated Crusher Hanson to become the Number 1 Contender for Dirk Ciglar's Triple Crown Title. Paul Atlas defeated Jimmy Anjel. Too Cocky Lance Dayton retained his X title by defeating The Snapshot CJ Sensation. Paul Atlas defeated Quinn Magnum to become the new NWA North American Champion. Premier Players defeated Brandon K & Mad Mike. Dirk Ciglar defeated Nikita Allanov to retain the NWA East Triple Crown Championship.

Indy News

Hoosier Pro Wrestling: Hoosier Pro Wrestling presents Former WWF Tag Team Champion and father or Wrestling Superstar The Rock "Soulman Rocky Johnson" on Saturday 10-05 at the 4-H Fairgrounds Family Arts Bldg in Columbus, In with a 7:30 PM Belltime. Also on the card Ox Harley, Masked Superstar, Badd Connexxtion, Jesse Houston and more. Come out and see a true legend of wrestling.

NFW Press Release: Upcoming indy show from the NFW (National Federation of Wrestling) Ladysmith, WI October 19th Ladysmith High School, doors open at 6, first match at 7.

Lenny Lane vs NFW Champion Red Lightning in the main event. Jim "The Anvil" Neidhard vs Tejas (w/Master Quinn). Darryl (from Tough Enough) vs the Mercenary. It's a benefit show to help the people of Ladysmith after the city was leveled by a tornado a few weeks back. For more info http://nfwwebsite.tripod.com.

IPW Hardcore Press Release: IPW Hardcore Wrestling superstars as seen on UPN 44 will be visiting adults with developmental disabilities at the MacDonald Training Center on Thursday, October 3, 2002 at 11:00 am to sign autograph’s. “We’re excited to have the wrestlers visit the Center. We have many die hard wrestling fans among the people we serve,” says DeDe Grundel, Director of Community Relations. “This is going to make their day.”

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