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

This is a HUGE indy weekend, as almost all the major indies are in action!

To kick it off tonight, IWA Mid-South has Ian Rotten’s retirement match, as he faces his prized pupil, Mickie Knuckles. Rotten is a hardcore legend, and definitely a hero among the Midwest faithful. IWA also will run on Saturday before taking a three-month break to re-organize.

Another major show tonight is the International Wrestling Cartel returning to 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. IWC continues its big weekend on Saturday, 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! . I have just finished watching another excellent IWC show (their just-released November show), and that review will go up early next week. Learn more about this exciting promotion at www.iwcwrestling.com.

Jersey All Pro has a major show on Saturday in Rahway, N.J. This packed lineup includes 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. This is B-Boy’s final JAPW match, as he will retire after his final match in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla in early January. Learn more at www.japw.net. JAPW also has a small TV taping tonight.

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. I’ve seen a few of the Cage of Death shows; while the cage match itself usually doesn’t interest me, these shows are typically four hours or more, and the crowd is always huge for CZW’s big season finale.

Chikara Pro wraps up the big weekend with a free show Sunday at State College, Penn., at the Alumni Hall on Penn State campus. Bell time is 4 p.m. The main event Chris Hero vs. Claudio Castagnoli, which was slated for the season finale show, before an unfortunate injury to Lince Dorado caused this match to be scrapped. Thus, this show is built around ending Chikara Pro’s year, and they will take the rest of December and January off. Learn more at www.chikarapro.com.

In other news:

ROH has announced a buy 3 DVDs, get one free, sale on EVERYTHING they sell. (This sale usually only applies to ROH DVDs.) Go spend your money at www.rohwrestling.com! The sale goes through Tuesday.

I offer condolences to the promoter of FIP. His wife and unborn child died recently. FIP, quite understandably, will not run its planned shows next week.

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

Metro East Championship Wrestling, Dec. 1, Wood River, Ill.: Jeff Brooks defeats Kid Hybrid, Gabriel Brimstone defeats Cabal, Dewey Dawson defeats Reid Reign, Hunter Mattews defeats Jordan McEntyre, Wade Garrett & Shawn Santel defeat Brian Scrilla & Saul Goode, Krotch defeats Knight Wagner, A.D.D. defeats Sean Vincent and Delicious Danny Scott in a three-way, Cameron Cage defeats Chucky Valentine.

Insanity Pro Wrestling, Dec. 1, Indianapolis, Ind.: The Hybrids defeat the Mavericks, Dave Crist & Junk Food Junkie & Ryan Rich & Evan Steele defeat Dustin Rayz & Louis Linaris & Chris Wonders & the Madness, Joey Owens defeats Christian Vaughn, Jon Moxley defeats Jake Crist, PT Hustla defeats Lou Roberts, Osyris vs. xOMGx went to a no contest, Billy Roc defeats Sami Callihan, Nevaeh & Lexi Lane defeat Paige Adams & Elektra Fine, Carlton Kaz defeats Dave Davidson in a steel cage match.

UPCOMING SHOWS

“Blizzard Brawl,” Dec. 7, Milwaukee, Wis., at the Ramada Convention Center, with Too Cool, Al Snow, Eugene, Demolition, B.J. James, Joey Mercury, Silas Young, Mason Quinn, Steve Stone, Hardcore Craig, Skullkrusher, Brandon Blaze, Matt Longtime and more!

IWA Mid-South, Dec. 7, Plainfield, Ind., with Ian Rotten vs. Mickie Knuckles in Ian’s retirement match, plus Sandman vs. Drake Younger, Too Cold Scorpio vs. Toby Klein, Mike Quackenbush vs. Chris Hero vs. Eddie Kingston vs. Chuck Taylor in an elimination match for the heavyweight title, Deranged vs. C.J. Otis.

Jersey All Pro, Dec. 7, Union City, N.J., a World Wide taping, with Teddy Hart, Archadia, Danny Demanto, Kevin Matthews, the Grim Reefer, Bandido Jr., Kenny Omega, Monsta Mack, Havok.

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.

National Wrestling Superstars, Dec. 7, Kenilworth, N.J., at the Veteran’s Center, with Brave Draven, Capt. Lou Albano, Mikey Pacifica, Antonio Malave.

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!

NWA Empire, Dec. 8, North Tonawonda, N.Y., at the St. Johnsburg Fire Hall, 6:30 p.m., with Pepper Parks vs. Jonny Puma, Colin Olsen vs. Jimmy Olsen vs. Mastiff, Rhythm & Booze vs. the McCloud Brothers, Kevin Grace vs. Chris Cooper, Stargazer vs. Super Assassin, JP Hawke vs. DewDust.

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

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

Blackball’d Wrestling Organization, Dec. 8, Phoenixville, Penn.: Rockin Rebel vs. Eric Cooper, American Nightmare vs. Salvation 2K7, Kid Kaos vs. J.T. Moses vs. Zac Conner, Angel of Death vs. Chio Frost, Jason Gotti vs. Rebecca Payne, All Star Lou vs. Wifebeater, Pelle Primeau vs. Antonio Blanca.

National Wrestling Superstars, Dec. 8, Dunellen, N.J., the Knights of Columbus hall, with Capt. Lou Albano, Royce Profit, Sal Sincere, the Jersey Cowboy, Nate Mustang, Ace Darling, Nicky Oceans and more.

EWF, Dec. 8, Marion, Ind., with Just Justin vs. Nate Phoenix, and matches with Ric Cannon, Hillbilly Jed, Dark Lion & Matt Cavins, Bob, General Lee, Joey Owens, Wildman Rogers, Andy Santos and more.

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.

Chikara Pro, Dec. 9, State College, Penn., at the Alumni Hall on Penn State campus, 4 p.m., free show, with Chris Hero vs. Claudio Castagnoli, Tim Donst vs. Mitch Ryder, The Colony vs. the Order of the Neo Solar Temple, Cheech & Cloudy & Sara Del Rey vs. Gran Akuma & Icarus & Brodie Lee, Shane Storm vs. Vin Gerard.

Insane Championship Wrestling, Dec. 14, Milwaukee, Wis., at the Sports Connection, with Austin Aries vs. Mickey McCoy, Arya & Shawn Daivari vs. Esteban Molina & Troy Walters, Drake Younger vs. Bobby Valentino, Mason Quinn vs. Brody Hoofer, Jayson Cash vs. Justin Credd, Chase McCoy vs. Jason Dukes, Silas Young & Kody Rice.

AAW, Dec. 15, Berwyn, Ill., the Eagles Club, with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. the Phoenix Twins, Silas Young vs. Krotch, and matches with Tyler Black, Arik Cannon, Jerry Lynn, Jimmy Jacobs, Eric Priest, Jayson Reign, the North Star Express, Ryan Boz, Danny Daniels.

Pro Wrestling Unplugged, Dec. 15, Philadelphia, Penn., at New Alhambra Hall, with Demolition.

Independent Wrestling Federation, Dec. 15, West Paterson, N.J., a 16-man tournament featuring Tony Torres, Kevin Knight, Justin Corino, Frank Scoleri, Chris Steeler, Fred Samspon, Franciz, Travis Blake, Biggie Biggs, Jana and more!

Indiana Independent Wrestling All Stars, Dec. 15, Indianapolis, Ind., at the community center, 7 p.m., with Jayson Lyte & Paige Adams vs. Donovan Cain & Elektra Fine, Dave Davidson vs. Apollo Starr, Greg Carey & Joey Owens & Osyris vs. Junkfood Junkie & Dan Garza, Louis Linaris vs. Just Justin, Bill Roc & Irish Airborne vs. Shawn Cook & D-Von Fury & Rob Ramer.

New York Wrestling Connection, Dec. 15, Deer Park, N.Y., at the community center, with Mikey Whipwreck vs. Papadon, Bruno Marciano vs. Alex Reynolds, Prince Nana & Mega vs. Maverick & Plazma, the Angus Brothers vs. the Dead Presidents.

Independent Wrestling Federation, Dec. 16, West Paterson, N.J., continuing a 16-man single-elimination tournament!

Bayou Independent Wrestling, Dec. 16, West Monroe, La., at the West Ridge Middle School, with Jon Heidenreich vs. Steve Anthony in a street fight, Davey Richards vs. Jay Lethal, Ikaika vs. Jeremy Young.

Absolute Intense Wrestling, Dec. 16, Cleveland, Ohio, with Steve Corino vs. Sterling James Keenan vs. Dios Salvador, a 30-man ‘gauntlet for the gold,’ Tyler Black vs. Josh Prohibition, and the return of Tammy “Sunny” Sytch.

UPWA, Dec. 22, Wilmington, N.C., at the armory.

AWA World 1 Wrestling, Dec. 22, Dublin, Ga., at the Oconee Gym, featuring the Heartbreak Express vs. K1 Elite.

Maryland Championship Wrestling, Dec. 26, Glen Burnie, Md., with Joey Matthews & Christian York vs. the Bruiser & Adam Flash, the Ghetto Mafia vs. Ryan McBride & Teddy Stigma, Patrick Brink vs. Tyler Hilton, Derek Frazier vs. Josh Daniels, Danny McDevitt vs. Zachary Shane, Danny Doring vs. Danny Jaxx, and the return of the Sandman!

National Wrestling Superstars, Dec. 28, Long Branch, N.J., at the Seashore Broadway Gym, with the Iron Sheik making an appearance! Also, the Blue Meanie slated to wrestle.

New England Championship Wrestling, Dec. 28, Quincy, Mass., 8 p.m. bell, with Brian Fury vs. Big Rick Fuller.

Ring of Honor, Dec. 29, New York, N.Y., the Manhattan Center, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Austin Aries, Bryan Danielson vs. Takeshi Morishima, Chris Hero vs. Claudio Castagnoli.

National Wrestling Superstars, Dec. 29, Seaside Heights, N.J., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall.

Ring of Honor, Dec. 30, New York, N.Y., the Manhattan Center, special 5 p.m. belltime, with Chris Hero vs. Bryan Danielson vs. Aries OR McGuinness vs. TBA in a four-way elimination match, Jack Evans vs. Necro Butcher, Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Jan. 5, Van Nuys, Calif., the armory, with Bryan Danielson vs. CIMA, Super Dragon vs. Susumu Yokosuka, Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs vs. Joey Ryan & Scott Lost, Alex Koslov vs. TJ Perkins.

Elite Pro, Jan. 5, Steger, Ill., at the VFW Hall.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Jan. 6, Van Nuys, Calif., at the armory, with Bryan Danielson vs. Roderick Strong, Jack Evans vs. CIMA, B-Boy vs. Super Dragon, Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs vs. the Young Bucks, El Generico vs. Susumu Yokosuka.

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