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By Chris Vetter, Torch Contributor
Torch Indy Reporter Chris Vetter travels thousands of miles each year to see dozens of indy shows all over the Midwest. His reports covering the entire U.S. Indy Scene are usually published exclusively here at PWTorch.com every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
WEEKEND RESULTS, NEWS & NOTES
CIMA won the 24-man, 3-day PWG “Battle of Los Angeles” tournament over the holiday weekend, and James Caldwell has detailed reports up already, so I won’t reiterate them here. This tournament has typically been the best indy show of the year on the West Coast, and based on Caldwell’s report, it appears the 2007 tournament measured up to the others. So, check out Caldwell’s review, and stop by www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com and buy some DVDs!
There really were few other major indy shows this weekend besides the PWG tourney. IWA Mid-South held a show on Aug. 31, and its streak of no-shows continues, as B.J. Whitmer missed the event. Results of the show are below.
TNA results from Syracuse, N.Y., also have already been posted on the Torch main page.
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
Action Zone Wrestling, Aug. 27, Waipahu, Hawaii: The Rage defeats AkuA and Kaniala, Nebulous defeats Mark Anarchy, Nijuu Ninkaku defeats DDB, Devilshock defeats Old School Outlaws, Kris Kavanaugh defeats Sabaki.
IWA Mid-South, Aug. 31, Midlothian, Ill.: Billy Roc defeats Jaysin Strif, Mickie Knuckles vs. Daizee Haze ended in a double pin, Kid Hybrid vs. Jason Hades vs. Jeff Brooks vs. Bryan Skyline went to a draw when Jason Dukes attacked them, Joker defeats CJ Otis, Jason Dukes defeats Jimmy Shalwin, Jack Thriller defeats Jeff Brooks, Sal & Vito Thomaselli defeat Jason Hades & Ricochet, Delirious defeats Jimmy Jacobs and Devon Moore in a three-way, Josh Abercrombie & Nate Webb defeat Dysfunction & Silas Young, Chuck Taylor defeats Brandon Thomaselli.
MCW Battleground, Sept. 1, Cottage Grove, Minn.: Lil Tiger vs. All Star went to a draw, Sean Slade & Zero Kincaid & Lover Kid & Johnny Riddlin defeat Lorenzo Connors & the Asylum & Spiderbaby & Josh Callisto, Mike Rollins defeats Leonard Literacy, Venom & Bret O’Brian defeat Malikite & Ryan Stone & Mike Stanley in a handicap match, Arik Cannon defeats Nate Bash, Prophet defeats Craven Knight, Kleck Michaels defeats Ben Sailer.
Lethal Wrestling Alliance, Sept. 1, St. Peters, Mo.: Brandon Aarons defeats Eric Allen, Tyler Cook defeats K.C. Karrington and Johnny Vinyl in a three-way, Dan Velten & Donovan Ruddick defeat XXX Jordan Lacey & Evan Gelistico via reverse decision, Gary the Barnowl defeats Jeremy Wyatt, Pierre Abernathy defeats Dorian Victor, Michael Strider defeats Adam Raw, Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley defeat Nick Tyson & Dingo.
Insanity Pro Wrestling, Sept. 1, Indianapolis, Ind.: Louis Linaris defeats Dave Crist, Dusty Rayz & Lou Roberts & Chris Wonders defeat the Mavericks & PT Hussla, Dave Davidson defeats Dustin Lee, Ryan Rich defeats Joey Owens and Sami Callihan in a three-way, Scotty Vortekz defeats Drake Younger and JC Bailey in a three-way, Jon Moxley defeats Billy Roc, Jake Crist defeats Carlton Kaz via DQ, Osyris defeats Hillbilly Jed in a “three stages of insanity/lower must leave IPW” match.
EWF, Sept. 1, Marion, Ind.: Dusty Dillenger defeats Orlando Savage, Matt Cavins & Dark Lion defeat Craig Poling & Damian Michaels, General Lee defeats Bob, Nate Pheonix defeats Mr. Fitness, Mr. Main Event defeats Wildman Rogers.
Hoosier Pro Wrestling, Sept. 1, Columbus, Ind.: Bobby Black defeats Luis Rojas, Mr. Big defeats Pit Bull, Troy Van Zant defeats Tom Van Zant, Brian Beech defeats Cowboy Marc Houston, Donny Idol defeats Jeremy Hadley, Ox Harley & Cooter Clampett defeat Zodiac & Grappler via DQ, Pastor Pain defeats Diceman Ronnie Vegas.
Revolutionary Championship Wrestling, Sept. 1, Jackson, Ohio: Chris Smith defeats Wes Cannon, Judas Thorn & Juggulator defeat Aaron Draven & JD Santos, Flash Fury & Nikki Tyler defeat Onyx & Ricochet, Dirk Extremen defeats Ace Gigolo and Chuck Chronic in a three-way, Tyson Rogers defeats Randy Allen, Trik Nasty defeats Tank Runyon.
Independent Wrestling Federation, Sept. 1, Paterson, N.J.: Tony Torres and Frank Scoleri were co-winners of a battle royal, Tony Torres defeats Frank Scoleri, Mike Durnin & Steve Camacho defeat Justin Corino & Nick Sabre, Kevin Knight defeats Nick Sabre, Frank Scoleri & Justin Corino defeat Mike Durnin & Steve Camacho, Tony Torres defeats Antonio Rivera, Mike Durnin defeats Steve Camacho, Tony Torres & Kevin Knight & Antonio Rivera defeat Frank Scoleri & Justin Corino & Nick Sabre.
Independent Wrestling Federation, Sept. 2, Paterson, N.J.: Tony Torres & Antonio Rivera defeat Mike Durnin & Bryan Harley, Frank Scoleri & Justin Corino defeat Biggie Biggs & Kevin Knight, Antonio Rivera defeats Mike Durnin and Jana in a three-way, Tony Torres defeats Frank Scoleri, Biggie Biggs & Kevin Knight & Antonio Rivera defeat Frank Scoleri & Mike Durnin & Bryan Harley, Tony Torres defeats Justin Corino.
Independent Wrestling Federation, Sept. 3, Paterson, N.J.: Steve Camacho & Jana defeat Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri, Travis Blake & Bryan Harley defeat Biggie Biggs & Kevin Knight, Biggie Biggs vs. Bryan Harley went to a double DQ, Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri defeat Steve Camacho & Jana, Kevin Knight defeats Travis Blake, Biggie Biggs & Steve Camacho & Janaka defeat Travis Blake & Frank Scoleri & Bryan Harley, Kevin Knight defeats Justin Corino.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Action Zone Wrestling, Sept. 5, Waipahu, Hawaii, the Filcom Center, with Dragon Gate wrestlers CIMA, Dragon Kid, Susumu Yokosuka, Shingo Takagi in action.
Pro Wrestling Syndicate, Sept. 7, Garfield, N.J., with Necro Butcher & Chris Hero vs. Samoa Joe & Eddie Kingston, Justin Credible vs. Reckless Youth in a best of three falls match, Sabu vs. Trent Acid, Jay Lethal vs. “the Genius” Lanny Poffo, Abyss vs. Monsta Mack, Crowbar vs. Michael Sane, Danny Demanto vs. Kenny Omega.
IWA Mid-South, Sept. 7, Plainfield, Ind., the Capital Sports Center.
Jersey All Pro, Sept. 8, Rahway, N.J., with Low Ki & Samoa Joe vs. Homicide & Hotstuff Hernandez, B-Boy vs. Jay Lethal vs. Azrieal vs. Grim Reefer, Frankie Kazarian vs. Chris Hero.
Combat Zone Wrestling, Sept. 8, Philadelphia, Penn., the Chri$ Ca$h memorial show.
AAW, Sept. 8, Berwyn, Ill., the Eagles Club, with Eric Priest vs. Arik Cannon, Jayson Reign & Chandler McClure, Phil Atlas vs. Danny Daniels vs. B.J. Whitmer vs. M-Dogg 20, Tyler Black vs. Nigel McGuinnes, the AAW debuts of Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, and matches with Jerry Lynn, Jimmy Jacobs, the North Star Express, Marek Brave, Zach Gowen, Krotch and the Phoenix Twins.
IWA Mid-South, Sept. 8, Plainfield, Ind., the Capital Sports Center.
Hybrid Wrestling, Sept. 8, Frement, Ohio, the FCRC Arena, with A.J. Styles in action vs. Johnny Gargano, Faith in Nothing vs. the Canadian Superstars, Irish Airborne vs. the Cut Throat Crew, Billy Taylor vs. Josh Prohibition, Starless vs. Marion Fontaine, Luis Diamante vs. JT Lightning, Sean Tyler vs. Brian Lyndon.
International Wrestling Cartel, Sept. 8, Elizabeth, Penn., the Court Time Sports Center.
NEPW, Sept. 8, Painesville, Ohio, at the Hide Out, with Chris Cronus vs. Jabari, Luis Diamante vs. Killer Kumpf, a ladies battle royal, plus Aaron Draven vs. Zac Vincent, Lou Roberts vs. Jessie Sexton.
Tri-State Wrestling, Sept. 8, Vincennes, Ind., at Adams Coliseum, with the Blaze Brothers vs. Oblivion, Hank Hendricks vs. Drake Owens, Aaron Christopher & the Iron Chef vs. Bareback Jack & Chris Phoenix, P.V. Cales vs. Abolish, Joey O’Reily vs. Anubus.
UPWA, Sept. 8, Wilmington, N.C., with the debut of Chris Hamrick.
Maryland Championship Wrestling, Sept. 9, Dundalk, Md., at the MCW Arena, with Danny Doring & Orlando Brown & Jeff Blackshear vs. Danny Jaxx & Kelly Bell & Buzz Stryker, Joey Matthews vs. Adam Flash, Ruckus & Sabian vs. Tom Brandi & Jimmy Cicero, Derek Frazier vs. Josh Daniels, Tyler Hilton vs. mystery opponent picked by fans, Christian York vs. Nicky Benz.
Total Mayhem Pro, Sept. 9, Lake Hiawatha, N.J., the ECPW Arena, “the Tiger Khan Memorial Card,” with Teddy “the Tank” Reade vs. Malta the Damager, and a 30-man old-school battle royale, plus Ruffy Silverstein vs. Eric Adamz, the Patriot vs. Xavier, Judas Young vs. Damian Dragon, Ken Sweeney vs. Mad Dog X.
World Women’s Wrestling, Sept. 9, Somerville, Mass., at the Good Time Emporium.
Ring of Honor, Sept. 14, Detroit, Mich., at the Michigan State Fairgrounds, with the Briscoes vs. Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries, Rocky Romero vs. Jack Evans, Roderick Strong vs. Matt Cross.
NWA No Limits, Sept. 14, Blue Grass, Iowa, with Norman Smiley in action, plus Amazing Kong vs. MsChif, and matches with Shane Hollister, Josh Abercrombie, Marek Brave, the Mississippi Madman, Bryan Ash, Jeff King and more.
Ring of Honor, Sept. 15, Chicago Ridge, Ill., the fieldhouse.
Pro Wrestling Unplugged, Sept. 15, Philadelphia, Penn., at New Alhambra Arena.
East Coast Wrestling Association, Sept. 15, Newark, Del., the Greater Newark Boys’ & Girls’ Club, with Mr. Wright, the Valedictorians, the Chick Magnets and more.
3XW, Sept. 15, Des Moines, Iowa, the Steel Worker’s Union Hall, with Brian Ash vs. Gage Octane, Arik Cannon vs. Mark Sterling, Dan Lawrence vs. Bryce Benjamin, Ben Sailer & Nate Bash vs. Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz, plus Devin Carter, Casanova, Zach Thompson, Aaron Masterson, Jimmy Rockwell, Ricky Kwong.
GOUGE, Sept. 15, Stem, N.C., the fire hall.
New Horizons Pro Wrestling, Sept. 15, Boonton, N.J., at the Elks Lodge, with Kyle Smiley vs. Donnie Johnson, Erik Andretti vs. Jasin Karloff, Dave Logan vs. Eric Alvarado, John Cannon vs. Boogalou, Jake Bishop vs. Ahmad Jihad Ahkbar, Josh Daniels vs. a mystery opponent.
UWA Hardcore, Sept. 21, Mississauga, Ontario, at St. John’s Hall, with Sonjay Dutt vs. Lionel Knight, M-Dogg 20 vs. Claudio Castagnoli.
UWF, Sept. 21, Richmond, Va., the Alltel Pavilion.
Mercury 1 Wrestling, Sept. 21, Green Bay, Wis., with Scotty Too Hotty vs. Darin Corbin, Shane Hills or Jay Ryan vs. Silas Young.
UWF, Sept. 22, Spotsylvania, Va., at Courtland High School.
Chikara Pro, Sept. 22, Philadelphia, Penn., at New Alhambra Arena, 7 p.m.
Mercury 1 Wrestling, Sept. 22, Fond Du Lac, Wis., with Arik Cannon vs. the champion, and Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Brandon Haze.
IWA-Mid South, Sept. 28, Midlothian, Ill., the Rec Center, “Ted Petty Invitational.”
IWA-Mid South, Sept. 29, Midlothian, Ill., the Rec Center, “Ted Petty Invitational.”
Full Impact Pro, Sept. 29, Crystal River, Fla., with the YRR vs. the Heartbreak Express & Black Market in a “War Games” match.
AAW, Sept. 29, Berwyn, Ill., the Eagles Club.
NWA Upstate, Sept. 29, Henrietta, N.Y., at the Minett Hall.
Lethal Wrestling Alliance, Sept. 29, House Springs, Mo.
EWF, Sept. 29, Marion, Ind.: with a steel cage ‘war games’ match of Just Justin & Bob & Hillbilly Jed & Wildman Rogers vs. Ric Cannon & Mr. Main Event & Sami Callihan.
Absolute Intense Wrestling, Sept. 30, Cleveland, Ohio, with Steve Corino defending his title, Chris Hero vs. Tyler Black, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Starless, Tyrone Evans vs. Eddie Kingston, Sterling James Keenan vs. Romeo Vino.
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