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Torch Indy Weekend Report: Homicide over Low Ki; Tito Santana, new tag champs in Chikara and PWG
Oct 29, 2007 - 4:10:52 PM


By Chris Vetter

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 PREVIEW, NEWS & NOTES

The big show over the weekend was the Jersey All Pro “10th Anniversary show”, featuring Homicide defeating Low Ki to win the JAPW heavyweight title, and Frank Kazarian defeating A.J. Styles. I’ve seen how quickly a hot promotion in the Midwest can fade and die in a very short time-span, so I really understand how rare, and how special, it is to see a promotion like JAPW reach a 10-year mark. Prior to the matches, JAPW had a ‘hall of fame’ induction, and Charlie Haas was on hand to be inducted. Paid crowd was between 700 and 1,100 fans, which also is great. Full results are below.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla headed to Europe for a weekend of shows featuring Bryan Danielson, Austin Aries, and the best of the PWG roster. On Saturday, Davey Richards & Super Dragon defeated Kevin Steen & El Generico to win the PWG tag titles.

In Chikara Pro, Delirious & Hallowicked won the tag titles on Friday. In a surprise title switch, Chuck Taylor lost his Chikara Pro “Young Lion’s Cup” to Helios on Saturday. Results of both Chikara shows are below.

In IWA Mid-South, Brain Damage & Deranged (Vulgar Display of Power) won the “Double Death Tag Championship” tournament on Friday. On Saturday, LuFisto defeated Mickie Knuckles to win the “Queen of the Deathmatch” tournament. Results are below.

Tito Santana competed in a pair of six-man tags over the weekend for New Jersey-based Independent Wrestling Federation. Those 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

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Oct. 26, from France: Douglas defeats TJ Perkins, Arai defeats Matsutani, Human Tornado defeats Chris Hero, PAC defeats Joey Ryan, El Generico & Kevin Steen defeat Super Dragon & Davey Richards, Bryan Danielson defeats Austin Aries.

Chikara Pro, Oct. 26, Reading, Penn.: UltraMantis Black & Hydra & Crossbones defeat Dragon Dragon & USApe & Moscow, Jigsaw defeats Dragon Yuki, Cheech & Cloudy defeat Ophidan & Amasis, the Colony defeat the Olsen twins & Brodie Lee in a six-man tag, Claudio Castagnoli defeats Chuck Taylor, Mitch Ryder defeats Equinox, Mike Quackenbush vs. Lince Dorado ended in a draw, Eddie Kingston defeats Tim Donst, Hallowicked & Delirious defeat Icarus & Chuck Taylor (replacing the injured Gran Akuma) to win the “Campeonatos de Parejas” tag titles.

IWA Mid-South, Oct. 26, Plainfield, Ind.: Brain Damage & Deranged defeat Freakshow & Prophet, Insane Lane & Ian Rotten defeat Mickie Knuckles & Storm, Drake Younger & Corey Shaddix defeat Scotty Vortekz & Diehard Dustin Lee, Devon Moore & Joker defeat CJ Otis & xOMGx, Rotten & Lane defeat Joker & Moore, Brain Damage & Deranged defeat Younger & Shaddix, Deranged & Brain Damage defeat Rotten & Insane Lane to win the “double death tag championship.”

Jersey All Pro, Oct. 27, Rahway, N.J.: B-Boy defeats Matt Cross and Joker and Sal Rinauro and Seth Delay and Bandido Jr. in a six-way elimination match, Havoc & Monsta Mack defeat the Christopher Street Connection, “Crowbar” Devon Storm defeats Danny Demanto, Cryme Tyme defeats Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Eddie Kingston defeats Drake Younger, Frankie Kazarian defeats A.J. Styles, Jay Lethal & Azrieal defeat Ruckus & Sabian, Sara Del Rey defeats Nikki Roxx, Rhino defeats Necro Butcher, Archadia defeats Grim Reefer, Homicide defeats Low Ki to win the JAPW World Title.

Chikara Pro, Oct. 27, Barnesville, Penn.: Jigsaw & Hydra defeat UltraMantis Black & Shane Storm, Soldier Ant defeats Crossbones, Tim Donst defeats Icarus, Brodie Lee defeats Worker Ant, Hallowicked & Delirious defeat Ophidan & Amasis, Helios defeats Chuck Taylor, Fire Ant defeats Dragon Yuki, Claudio Castagnoli defeats Larry Sweeney, Cheech & Cloudy defeat the Olsen Twins, Lince Dorado defeats Mitch Ryder.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Oct. 27, Portsmouth, England: Joey Ryan defeats Spud, Zebra Kid defeats Austin Aries, the Kartel defeat the Hated Heroes, Bryan Danielson defeats Martin Stone, Andy Boy Simmons defeats James Tighe, Human Tornado defeats PAC, Davey Richards & Super Dragon defeat Kevin Steen & El Generico to win the tag titles.

IWA Mid-South, Oct. 27, Plainfield, Ind.: LuFisto defeats BB Walls, LuFisto defeats Roxie Cotton, Mickie Knuckles defeats Misty Heat, Storm defeats Mickie Knuckles, Mickie Knuckles defeats BB Walls, Roxie Cotton defeats Misty Heat, LuFisto defeats Storm, Mickie Knuckles defeats Roxie Cotton, CJ Otis defeats Deranged, LuFisto defeats Mickie Knuckles to win the “Queen of the Deathmatch” tournament.

Lethal Wrestling Alliance, Oct. 27, House Springs, Mo.: Brandon Aarons defeats Adam Rich, Dorian Victor defeats Jeremy Wyatt, Shorty Biggs defeats Dan Velten, Donovan Ruddick defeats Johnny Greenpeace, Adam Raw defeats Steven Kennedy, Dingo defeats Tyler Cook, Johnny Vinyl & Davey Vega defeat Evan Gelistico & XXX Jordan Lacey, Pierre Abernathy defeats Gary the Barnowl.

Blackball’d Wrestling Organization, Oct. 27, Phoenixville, Pa.: Salvation 2K7 defeat Hard Candy via DQ, Pelle Primeau defeats Kryptic, Wifebeater defeats Shawn Fury, Mikey X defeats Pretty Fly 4 a White Guy, Bazooka Joe defeats Vinnie the Fixxer, Blahdeggo defeats Antonio Blanca and Mat Bomboy and Din Mak, Rockin Rebel & Rebecca Payne & Killer Kramer defeat Eric Cooper & Louis G Rich & Twisted Tate, Autumn Breeze defeats Michael, Frank the Tank defeats Boy Boy and Chris Brown in a three-way.

Independent Wrestling Federation, Oct. 27, West Paterson, N.J.: Antonio Rivera defeats Chris Steeler, Frank Scoleri defeats Jana and Dan Marques and Kareem West in a four-way, Biggie Biggs defeats Bryan Harley, Justin Corino defeats Steve Camacho, Tito Santana & Tony Torres & Kevin Knight defeat Franciz & Travis Blake & Aaron Stride.

Independent Wrestling Federation, Oct. 28, West Paterson, N.J.: Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri defeat Mike Durnin & Steve Camacho, Chris Steeler defeats Kareem West, Dan Schwartz defeats Jason Roberts, Kevin Knight defeats Travis Blake, Tito Santana & Biggie Biggs & Antonio Rivera defeat Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri & Bryan Harley, Tony Torres defeats Franciz.


UPCOMING SHOWS

Ring of Honor, Nov. 2, Philadelphia, Penn., the armory, with Mitsuharu Misawa & KENTA vs. Takeshi Morishima & Naomichi Marufuji, Bryan Danielson vs. Austin Aries, Jack Evans & Ruckus & Jigsaw vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black & Necro Butcher, Roderick Strong vs. Mike Quackenbush.

Ring of Honor, Nov. 3, New York, N.Y., the Manhattan Center, with KENTA vs. Mitsuharu Misawa.

Northeast Wrestling, Nov. 3, Scranton, Penn.

Pro Wrestling Unplugged, Nov. 3, Feasterville, Penn., at the Sportsplex.

Insanity Pro Wrestling, Nov. 3, Indianapolis, Ind., the Salvation Army Community Center, 7 p.m., with a super junior tournament featuring Josh Abercrombie vs. Jake Crist, Dustin Rayz vs. Billy Roc, Scotty Vortekz vs. Hallowicked, JC Bailey vs. Die Hard Dustin Lee, Louis Linaris vs. Dave Crist, Hex Gage vs. Drake Younger. In non-tournament action, Dave Davidson vs. Carlton Kaz, and Joey Owens vs. Ryan Rich.

Minnesota Independent Wrestling, Nov. 3, Chanhassen, Minn., at the American Legion, with Mitch Paradise, Brody Hoofer, Pete Huge, Matt Burns.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling, Nov. 3, Columbus, Ind., with Ronnie Vegas vs. a mystery opponent, Amber Monroe vs. Josie, Mr. Big vs. Crickett in a midget match, Zodiac & Aku vs. Cousin Cooter & Ox Harley, Donny Idol vs. Jeremy Hadley.

NEPW, Nov. 3, Painesville, Ohio, at the Hide Out Roller Rink, with Chris Cronus vs. Kwan Chang, Jesse Burke & Ryan Miller vs. Ray Rowe & J-Rocc, Aaron Draven vs. Zac Vincent, Sassy Stephanie vs. Angel Dust, Mickey Gambino vs. Jabari.

Top Gun Wrestling Academy, Nov. 3, Phoenixville, Penn., with Mangle vs. Big Lou, and matches with Rockin’ Rebel, Blahdeggo, Kid Kaos, Twisted Tate, Rebecca Payne, Killer Kramer, Dave Segan, Mike Morrone, Massive Mike.

IWA Mid-South, Nov. 4, Joliet, Ill., the Hartman Rec Center, with Amazing Kong vs. Mickie Knuckles, Ian Rotten & Sal Thomaselli vs. Brandon Thomaselli & Vito Thomaselli. Also, a 1 p.m. show!

Maryland Championship Wrestling, Nov. 4, Dundalk, Md., with the Sandman! Also, Adam Flash vs. Christian York, Joey “Mercury” Matthews vs. the Bruiser, Danny Doring vs. Danny Jaxx, Patrick Brink vs. Tyler Hilton, the Ghetto Mafia vs. Tom Brandi & Jimmy Cicero, and matches with Derek Frazier, Josh Daniels, the Slackers, Ruckus, Sabian, Ryan McBride, Teddy Stigma.

EWF, Nov. 9, Marion, Ind., with WWE’s U-Gene.

Combat Zone Wrestling, Nov. 10, Philadelphia, Penn.

ECWA, Nov. 10, Newark, Del., “The Super 8” tournament, with Jerry Lynn, Rob Conway, Matt Cross, Human Tornado, Billy Bax, Rob Eckos, Brian Fury, and Matt Logan.

International Wrestling Cartel, Nov. 10, Elizabeth, Penn., the Court Time Sports Center.

World Women’s Wrestling, Nov. 11, Somerville, Mass., the Good Time Emporium with 3 p.m. belltime.

IWA Mid-South, Nov. 16, Plainfield, Ind.

Chikara Pro, Nov. 16, Reading, Penn.

Pro Wrestling Renaissance, Nov. 16, Bellefontaine, Ohio, with Jake Crist vs. Conrad Kenney III, Dave Crist vs. N8 Mattson, Sami Callihan vs. Johnny Gargano, Josh Abercrombie vs. Marion Fontaine, Truth Martini vs. Billy Roc, Dustin Lee vs. Carlton Kaz, Scotty Vortekz & xOMGx vs. American Kickboxer & Tarek the Great.

Chikara Pro, Nov. 17, Hellertown, Penn.

Pro Wrestling Unplugged, Nov. 17, Philadelphia, Penn., at New Alhambra.

Heavy On Wrestling, Nov. 17, Duluth, Minn., with Jake Roberts vs. Steve Stardom, Junior “Rikishi” Fatu vs. Mike Rollins, Christy Hemme & Brody Hoofer vs. Mitch Paradise & Ann Brookstone, Darin Corbin vs. the midget Bad Boy Brian, and Nate Bash vs. Ben Sailer vs. Joey Envy.

Chikara Pro, Nov. 18, Philadelphia, Penn.

Atomic Championship Wrestling, Nov. 23, Denver, Penn., with Glen Osbourne, Kage, Rockin Rebel, Twisted Tate, Rick Havoc, Shatter, Evan Leppy, Louis G. Rich, Alan Cross, Massive Mike, Vince Bono, Pretty fly 4 a White Guy, Dark Angel, Mikey X, Sgt. Steve, Big Poppa Chill, Frank the Tank, Johnny Law, Matt Real.

Pro Wrestling Unplugged, Nov. 23, Philadelphia, Penn., at New Alhambra Hall.

IWA Mid-South, Nov. 24, Midlothian, Ill., the Don Preston Rec Center, with Too Cold Scorpio, Brent Albright, and Eddie Kingston. Also, Amazing Kong vs. Mickie Knuckles.

AAW, Nov. 24, Berwyn, Ill., the Eagles Club, with Tyler Black vs. Danny Daniels, Jerry Lynn vs. Keith Walker, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin defend the tag titles, and the return of Austin Aries.

NWA Upstate, Nov. 24, Henrietta, N.Y., at Minett Hall, with Jimmy Olsen vs. John McChesney, Homicide vs. Pepper Parks, Dunn vs. Cody Deaner.

FLWA, Nov. 24, Bloomington, Minn., the VFW, with Mitch Paradise vs. Big Brody Hoofer, Arya Daivari vs. Shimdog, JB Trask vs. Chadwick Wentworth III, Sammy Savard vs. Buck Zumhofe, Kenny “Sodbuster” Jay & Korrina Jay vs. Dan Jesser & Louisa Liece.

IWA East Coast, Nov. 24, Charleston, W.Va.

In Your Face Wrestling, Nov. 24, Rutland, Vt., at the Holiday Inn, featuring James Wallace, J.P. Black, Tookie Tucker, Divine Diversity, Drake Evans, Guillaume DeSade.

Planet Championship Wrestling, Nov. 24, Sarasota, Fla., the Robards Arena, with Apollo vs. Brent Dail, Sabu vs. Eddie Colon in a hardcore match, Nasty Boys vs. Norman Smiley & Hack Myers, Kip James vs. Big Vito, Mark Zout vs. Hector Guerrero, Ricky Santana vs. Barry Horowitz.

Blackball’d Wrestling Organization, Nov. 24, Phoenixville, Penn., with Rockin Rebel vs. Eric Cooper, Hard Candy vs. Salvation 2K7, Autumn Breeze vs. Boy Boy, Bazooka Joe & Wifebeater vs. Shawn Fury & Vinnie the Fixxer.

Ring of Honor, Nov. 30, Dayton, Ohio.

Ring of Honor, Dec. 1, Chicago Ridge, Ill.

EWF, Dec. 1, Marion, Ind., with the debut of Too Cold Scorpio.

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