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Torch Indy Weekend Results: Lynn wins ECWA Super 8, new champs in FIP, Danielson retains in PWG
Nov 12, 2007 - 5:51:36 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 RESULTS, NEWS & NOTES

In Pro Wrestling Guerrilla on Sunday, Bryan Danielson defeated Jack Evans to retain the PWG World Heavyweight title. Unfortunately, Davey Richards missed the show, so the tag titles were not defended. Results are below. In a bit of a surprise, PWG announced that this was the final show of the year, as they have chosen not to run any December events. Learn more at www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com.

In a surprise move, Jerry Lynn won the ECWA “Super 8” tournament on Saturday. Make no mistake – I’m a HUGE Jerry Lynn fan and think he’s a tremendous talent. But, this tournament is usually used to launch an unknown wrestler (Low Ki, Matt Hardy, Austin Aries, Paul London, Davey Richards in the past) to the “next level.” So, having a 42-year-old man win it is a bit of a twist. East Coast Wrestling Association will return on Dec. 1 with a “Hall of Fame” ceremony featuring Low Ki, Sebastian Night, The Iron Man, and Gary McLaughlin.

In Full Impact Pro on Friday, Sal Rinauro defeated Erick Stevens to win the Heritage title, and Kenny King & Jason Blade won the tag titles from the Briscoes. Results are below.

2CW in New York boasts a paid crowd of 350 for its show on Friday and about 120 on Saturday. The events featured Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe and Matt (Spike Dudley) Hyson. Results of both cards are below.

U-Gene Dinsmore debuted for EWF in Indiana on Friday, and those results are below. Learn more at www.ewfarena.com. In other EWF news, Roddy Piper will host a Piper’s Pit this Saturday.



In other news…

International Wrestling Cartel out of Elizabeth, Penn., is having a HUGE doubleheader on Dec. 7 & 8. The Dec. 7 show features A.J. Styles vs. Homicide vs. Christopher Daniels, Low Ki vs. John McChesney, Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley vs. Matt Cross & Josh Prohibition. On Dec. 8, Samoa Joe, Delirious, Sandman, Eric Young and Shane Douglas will all be there. (Douglas in a non-wrestling role, it appears.) Check out www.iwcwrestling.com for all the details. I am a huge IWC fan, and this should be a great weekend of wrestling!

JAPW announced it will head to Jersey City, N.J., on Jan. 19, with Low Ki, Cryme Tyme, Hotstuff Hernandez, Homicide, Teddy Hart.

Future DVD Reviews: I have several new reviews coming this week! Tomorrow, I’ll post a review from IWR out of Detroit. Later this week will feature reviews from AWA RUSH in Minnesota and AAW out of the Chicago suburbs. I’ve also started watching the “Wrestling Society X” complete first season, and I also should be getting some ROH DVDs today or tomorrow. So, look for those reviews soon!

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

CWA, Nov. 8, Columbia, S.C.: Team Macktion & Danny Dollar defeat Rowe & Jake Manning & Kaleb Connely, Amien Rios defeats Brandon Paradise, Daffney defeats Perstapanie, Spike Dudley defeats Malachi, Phil Shatter defeats Chris Hamrick, Timber defeats Josh Magnum.

Full Impact Pro, Nov. 9, Crystal River, Fla.: Seth Delay defeats Jon Davis, Chasyn Rance defeats Jerrelle Clark, Davey Richards defeats Jack Evans, Black Market vs. Heartbreak Express ended in a draw, Rain defeats Panther Claw, Sal Rinauro defeats Erick Stevens to win the FIP Heritage title, Kenny King & Jason Blade defeat Jay & Mark Briscoe to win the FIP tag titles, Roderick Strong defeats Claudio Castagnoli.

2CW, Nov. 9, Binghamton, N.Y.: J.D. Love defeats Loca Vida, Dan Dynasty defeats Brodie Lee, Jimmy & Colin Olsen defeat Wyld Stallions, Bryan Danielson defeats Antonio Thomas and Isys Ephex and John Walters in a four-way, Dizzie defeats Eddie Edwards, Ajax 820 defeats Zachary Springate III via DQ, All Money Is Legal & Steve McKenzie defeat Matt (Spike Dudley) Hyson & Jason Axe & Gordy via DQ, Nikki Roxx defeats Portia Perez, Samoa Joe defeats Slyk Wagner Brown.

EWF, Nov. 9, Marion, Ind.: Wildman Rogers defeats Lawrence Poffo, Nate Phoenix defeats Hank Calhoun, Dark Lion & Matt Cavins defeat Jake Omen & Scotty Young, Louis Linaris defeats Joey Owens, Hillbilly Jed defeats Bob, Just Justin defeats Andy Santos and Craig Poling, U-Gene Dinsmore & Osyris defeat Ric Cannon & General Lee.

ECWA, Nov. 10, Newark, Del., “The Super 8” tournament: Prince Nana won a battle royal, Rob Eckos defeats Billy Bax, Matt Logan defeats Rob Conway, Jerry Lynn defeats Brian Fury, Sonjay Dutt defeats Human Tornado, Lynn defeats Logan, Dutt defeats Eckos, Lynn defeats Dutt to win the “Super 8”.

International Wrestling Cartel, Nov. 10, Elizabeth, Penn.: John McChesney vs. Troy went to a draw, Sara Del Rey defeats Daizee Haze, Ray Rowe defeats Ricky Reyes, Larry Sweeney defeats Justin Idol and Davey Richards in a three-way, Shirley Doe & Hentai & Delirious defeat Brent Albright & Sebastian Dark & John McChesney, Sexual Harassment defeat Johnny Gargano & Michael Façade, Dennis Gregory defeats Chris Hero, the Gambinos defeat Shiima Xion & Jason Gory in a street fight.

2CW, Nov. 10, Rochester, N.Y.: Loca Vida defeats Ajax 820, All Money Is Legal defeat Jason Axe & Gordy, Portia Perez defeats Alere Littlefeather, Kevin Grace defeats Zachary Springate, Bryan Danielson defeats Eddie Edwards, Antonio Thomas defeats Bobby Fish, the Killer Steves defeat Isys Ephex & J.D. Love, Samoe Joe & Slyk Wagner Brown defeat Dizzie & Isys Ephex.

Combat Zone Wrestling, Nov. 10, Philadelphia, Penn.: Greg Excellence defeats Bandido Jr. and Ryan McBride and Top Prospect in a four-way, the Olsen twins defeat the Canadian Superstars, Joker defeats DJ Hyde, LJ defeats Nicky Benz, Andy Sumner & Drew Gulak defeat Cheech & Brodie Lee, Sabian defeats LuFisto, Cloudy defeats Grim Reefer, Niles Young & Derek Frazier defeat Danny Demanto & Jon Dahmer, Brain Damage defeats Toby Klein, Ruckus defeats Joker, Dustin Lee & Vortekz defeat Drake Younger & Havoc.

Revolutionary Championship Wrestling, Nov. 10, Otway, Ohio: Judas Thorn & the Juggulator defeat JD Santos & Vance Diamond, Onyx defeats Ricochet, Trik Nasty defeats Dirk Extreme, Hollie Wood won a battle royal, Randy Allen & Flash Fury defeat Tyson Rogers & Wes Cannon, Tank Runyon defeats Ace Gigolo.

Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling, Nov. 10, East Carondelet, Ill.: Mr. Bibbs defeats Jerome Cody, Kahyman defeats Chucho, Ron Powers defeats the Big Texan via DQ, Shaft defeats Billy Diamond, Brandon Espinosa defeats Saladin, A.J. Williams defeats Tommy Knight via DQ, Jeremy Lightfoot defeats Waco.

UPWA, Nov. 10, Wilmington, N.C.: D.R.S. Inc. defeat East Coast Bodily Harm, Carnage defeats the Punisher, Dr. Luv & Josh Hunter & Beast defeat K.C. McKnight & the Dawsons, 2DX & Minion defeat Creeping Death & Christopher Shane & the Bravado Brothers, Super Mario defeats Ernie Nord, Sabertooth defeats Eric Evans.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Nov. 11, Burbank, Calif.: Karl Anderson defeats Ronin, Claudio Castagnoli defeats TJ (Puma) Perkins, Joey Ryan & Scott Lost defeat the Young Bucks, Roderick Strong defeats El Generico, Human Tornado & Eddie Kingston defeat Chris Hero, Scorpio Sky defeats Rocky Romero, Bryan Danielson defeats Jack Evans to retain the PWG World Title.


UPCOMING SHOWS

IWA Mid-South, Nov. 16, Plainfield, Ind., with Jimmy Jacobs vs. Drake Younger, Deranged vs. CJ Otis, Jack Thriller vs. Pat Tanaka.

Chikara Pro, Nov. 16, Reading, Penn., with Delirious & Hallowicked & Tim Donst vs. Sabian & Joker & Eddie Kingston.

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., with Chris Hero vs. Equinox, Delirious & Hallowicked vs. Cheech & Cloudy.

Pro Wrestling Unplugged, Nov. 17, Philadelphia, Penn., at New Alhambra, with Too Cold Scorpio vs. Joey Matthews, Trent Acid vs. Devon Moore, and matches with Sandman, Gangrel, Justice Pain, Z-Barr.

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.

EWF, Nov. 17, Marion, Ind., with Roddy Piper hosting the Piper’s Pit!

Insane Championship Wrestling, Nov. 17, Milwaukee, Wis., at the Sports Connection, with Mason Quinn vs. Silas Young, Drake Younger vs. Mickey McCoy, Bobby Valentino vs. Matt Longtime, Fire & Rice vs. Esteban Molina & Troy Walters, Arya Daivari vs. Justin Dredd vs. Jason Hades, Danny Scott vs. Jayson Cash, Brandon Blaze vs. Chase McCoy.

AWA Apex, Nov. 17, Fayetteville, W.Va., at the memorial building, with Brian Logan vs. Mr. Black, Jason Kincaid & Cody Mathues vs. Heartbreak Express, Dick Foley vs. Bryan Wayne, and the debut of BabyDoll.

HHPW, Nov. 17, Boonton, N.J., with an 8-man tournament featuring Eddie Guappo, Boogalou, Papadon, Flex, Joe So Delicious, Jake Bishop, Dizzie and Spyder. In non-tournament matches, Lo Ryda vs. Benny Martinez, Jasin Karloff & John Cannon & Cremator vs. Erik Andretti & two mystery partners, Cindy Rogers vs. Nikki Roxx.

Independent Wrestling Federation, Nov. 17, West Paterson, N.J., with Tony Torres & Kevin Knight vs. Travis Blake & Franciz, Kareem West vs. Justin Corino, Antonio Rivera vs. Chris Steeler, Mike Jenkins vs. Frank Scoleri, Jana vs. Dan Schwartz, Jason Roberts vs. Bryan Harley.

Chikara Pro, Nov. 18, Philadelphia, Penn., “Season Finale,” with Lince Dorado vs. Mitch Ryder, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Chris Hero, Eddie Kingston vs. Hallowicked in a falls count anywhere match, Larry Sweeney vs. Bryan Alvarez, Mike Quackenbush & Jigsaw & Helios vs. Shayne Hawke & the Osirian Portal, Los Ice Creams & Tim Donst vs. Gran Akuma & Icarus & Chuck Taylor, Delirious & Cheech & Cloudy vs. MIYAWAKI & Hasegawa & Pantera, the Colony vs. Shane Storm & the Super Smash Brothers.

Bayou Independent Wrestling, Nov. 18, West Monroe, La., with Jeremy Young, Vordell Walker, Davey Richards, and Andy Dalton vs. JT Lamotta, Foxy Roxy vs. Christie Sommers, the Big Time Playaz vs. Scott Murdoch.

Independent Wrestling Federation, Nov. 18, West Paterson, N.J.: Tony Torres vs. Kevin Knight, Antonio Rivera vs. Franciz, BoneCrusher Fred Sampson vs. Bryan Harley, Jana vs. Travis Blake.

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 in an I Quit match, Jerry Lynn vs. Keith Walker, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Truth Martini & N8 Mattson, Austin Aries vs. Silas Young, the Phoenix Twins vs. DP Associates.

NWA Upstate, Nov. 24, Henrietta, N.Y., at Minett Hall, with Jimmy Olsen vs. John McChesney, Homicide vs. Pepper Parks, Dunn vs. Cody Deaner, Cheech vs. Gabe Saint, Danny Doring vs. Colin Olsen, Cloud & Lee vs. the McCloud Brothers.

NWA Central States, Nov. 24, Cape Girardeau, Mo., at the armory, with Delirious vs. Dingo, Daizee Haze vs. MsChif vs. Rebecca Raze.

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.

Action Zone Wrestling, Nov. 26, Waipahu, Hawaii, at the FilCom Center, with Kris Kavanaugh vs. Mark Anarchy, Nebulous vs. Calor Futuro.

GOUGE, Nov. 29, Raleigh, N.C., at the Volume Eleven Tavern, with Luther Thesz vs. Cowboy Willie Watts, Wallabee Joe vs. El Mariachi, Trailer Park Heat & Sweet Ebony Assassin vs. the Super Mario Brothers, Seymour Snott vs. KC McKnight, Dick Foley vs. Ernie Nord vs. Scrapyard Dog vs. Leroy Zbyszko, Naudia vs. Cinnamon Snott.

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

New England Championship Wrestling, Nov. 30, Quincy, Mass.

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

East Coast Wrestling Association, Dec. 1, Newark, Del., at the Greater Newark Boys’ & Girls’ Club, with a “Hall of Fame” ceremony featuring Low Ki, Sebastian Night, The Iron Man, and Gary McLaughlin.

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

Insanity Pro Wrestling, Dec. 1, Indianapolis, Ind., the Salvation Army Community Center, 7 p.m., with Carlton Kaz vs. Dave Davidson.

NEPW, Dec. 1, Painesville, Ohio, at the Hide Out Roller Rink, with Chris Cronus vs. Kage, J-Rocc vs. Shane Taylor, Miller & Burke vs. Kumpf & a mystery partner, Ray Rowe vs. Mickey Gambino.

IPW Hardcore, Dec. 1, Pinellas Park, Fla., at the Boys’ & Girls’ Club, with Naphtali & Dagon Briggs & O.G. Scarface vs. the Vandalz, Frankie Capone & Pete Cannon & Pat Powers & Pat McGroin vs. Bill Pain & Butch Long & the Zout Brothers, Ron Niemi vs. Billy Fives.

SICW, Dec. 1, St. Louis, Mo., at the South Broadway Athletic Club.

FTW, Dec. 1, Highland, Ill., at the VFW Hall.

IWA Mid-South, Dec. 7, Plainfield, Ind., with Ian Rotten vs. Mickie Knuckles in Ian’s retirement match, plus Sandman to appear! Too Cold Scorpio vs. Mike Quackenbush vs. Chris Hero vs. Eddie Kingston in an elimination match for the heavyweight title.

International Wrestling Cartel, Dec. 7, Elizabeth, Penn., with A.J. Styles vs. Homicide vs. Christopher Daniels, Low Ki vs. John McChesney, Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley vs. Matt Cross & Josh Prohibition.

Jersey All Pro, Dec. 8, Rahway, N.J., “Seasons Beatings,” with B-Boy vs. Azrieal vs. Archadia, Homicide & Hernandez vs. Low Ki & Teddy Hart vs. Eddie Kingston & Slyk Wagner Brown, Jay Lethal vs. Human Tornado, Frankie Kazarian vs. “Crowbar” Devon Storm, A.J. Styles vs. Chris Hero, Monsta Mack & Havok vs. the Christopher Street Connection, Kenny Omega vs. Kevin Matthews.

Combat Zone Wrestling, Dec. 8, Philadelphia, Penn., “The Cage of Death,” with Drake Younger & Danny Havoc & Necro Butcher & Toby Klein vs. Brain Damage & DJ Hyde & Scott Vortekz & Dustin Lee in the cage, plus Sabian vs. LuFisto, Brodie Lee & Cheech & Cloudy vs. Andy Sumner & Drew Gulak & Nate Hatred, Maven Bentley vs. Lobo.

IWA Mid-South, Dec. 8, Joliet, Ill., “the lethal lottery.”

International Wrestling Cartel, Dec. 8, Elizabeth, Penn., the Court Time Sports Center, with Dennis Gregory vs. Raymond Rowe, John McChesney vs. Larry Sweeney, The Gambinos vs. Jason Gory & Shiima Xion, Delirious vs. Eric Young, plus Samoa Joe, Sandman, Shane Douglas!

Lethal Wrestling Alliance, Dec. 8, House Springs, Mo., at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

SICW, Dec. 8, East Carondelet, Ill., at the community center.

Pro Wrestling Syndicate, Dec. 9, Lake Hiawatha, N.J., with Necro Butcher vs. Sabu, Jay Lethal vs. Human Tornado, Justin Credible vs. Kevin Matthews, Eddie Kingston & Ruckus & Joker & Sabian vs. Bandido Jr. & Drake Younger & Louie Ramos & Steve Mack, and matches with Davey Richards and an appearance by Dr. Death Steve Williams.

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RADICAN'S ROH DVD REVIEW SERIES: 2/7 "Proving Ground: Night 2" (Danielson-Generico, Steen-Richards)
RADICAN'S TORCH DVD REVIEW SERIES: YouShoot with Sabu: Sabu opens up about working in WWE, incident with Kurt Angle, negotions with TNA, more...
RADICAN'S PWTorch DVD review: The Best of RVD TV Vol. 1: RVD trains MMA with a UFC fighter, talks the power of the mind with The Ultimate Warrior, discusses love on a beach with Samoa Joe
Torch Flashbacks
KELLER'S TNA IMPACT REPORT (5 Yrs. Ago): Eric Young headlines, Jerry Lynn, R-Truth, Dusty Rhodes, Sabu, A.J. Styles, Jarrett, D-Ray 3000!
OWEN HART 10 YRS. AGO: Bruce Mitchell Feature Column - The Fluke Death of Owen Hart - May 23, 1999
OWEN HART 10 YRS. AGO: Torch Newsletter #550 cover story on Owen Hart's death (PART TWO) - May 23, 1999
VIP Exclusive Features
7/4 Bruce Mitchell Audio Show, part two: The Vickie Guerrero Injustice, Torrie Disrespect, Jericho Laments Schedule, Wrestler Twitters Going Too Far, Punk's Surprising Hardy Comment, TNA's Ho-Hum Kidnapping of Lauren (76 min.)
7/4 Wade Keller Hotline - The News: Edge Injured, Jeff Hardy's Uncertain Future, WWE PPV Strategy, Wrestling on FX? (19 min.)
7/4 VIP East Coast Audio - Smackdown: Punk-Hardy great exchange, Rey loses to Kane, Dolph and Maria an item? (40 min.)
Torch Trivia
TORCH TRIVIA 2/28: Which wrestler backed out of a WWA PPV in February 2002?
TORCH TRIVIA 2/27: Who said this quote about Hulk Hogan's athleticism 11 years ago?
TORCH TRIVIA 2/25: What said this quote about WWE's mid-1990s drug testing policy?
Torch Instant Polls
FOURTH OF JULY POLL: What's your favorite July 4th "gimmick" in pro wrestling?
7/3 SMACKDOWN MICROSCOPE POLL: What related topic from tonight's Smackdown do you want to see analyzed Under the Microscope?
TNA IMPACT POLL: Who was the MVP of the 7/2 episode if you saw the show?
PWTorch Free Podcast
6/23 Nostalgia Audio with Brian Hoops: Former WCW rapmaster PN News joins Brian Hoops to preview upcoming Midwest shows (10 min.)
FREE AUDIO: Keller & Mitchell Discuss Randy Savage's Place in WWE History, Elizabeth's Strengths and Weaknesses
FREE FOR ALL TODAY - 5/31 Keller Hotline: Tons of info on Kennedy situation, immediate future, plus what top star's days in TNA are numbered, what's working against Kennedy getting big push in TNA, much more
Annual Obituaries
SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 1999 - Muchnick, Rick Rude, Owen Hart, Renegade...
SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2000 - Solie, Albright, Duncum, Tsuruta, Blue Demon, Al Costello
SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2001: Johnny Valentine, Terry Gordy, Chris Adams, Bertha Faye, Helen Hart