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Dec 21, 2007 - 5:36:41 PM
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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
Another very light weekend of indy wrestling. Keep sending me reports, but my updates will be sporadic for the next two weeks!
Steve Corino and Sterling James Keenan both missed the Absolute Intense Wrestling show on Sunday because of bad weather. Results are below.
I also have results from Bayou Independent Wrestling from the weekend, featuring Jay Lethal and Jon Heidenreich below.
Jersey All Pro has announced that its first show of 2008 will feature Low Ki vs. Hernandez. I’ve seen this match before (from IWA Mid-South, down in Texas), and this should be a fantastic match-up before the JAPW faithful. Visit www.japw.net to learn more about this exciting promotion.
Future articles: I am currently working on a “top 10” indy DVD list of 2008, as well as a top 10 indy news stories of the year. Look for those between Christmas and New Year’s!
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
Absolute Intense Wrestling, Dec. 16, Cleveland, Ohio: Eric Ryan & TJ Dynamite defeat Greg Irons & Hobo Joe, K-Fed defeats Luis Diamante, the Switchblade Saints defeat Potato & Rebis, Alpha Beta Duke defeat the Switchblade Saints via DQ, Tyrone Evans defeats Kano, M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross defeats Dios Salvador and Jon Kronica, Johnny Gargano defeats Shane Hollister, Tyler Black defeats Josh Prohibition, Thrillbilly defeats John Thorne.
Bayou Independent Wrestling, Dec. 16, West Monroe, La.: Sean Cordova defeats Braydin Payge and Joey Spector and Michael Faith in a four-way, Scott Murdoch defeats one-half of the Gameboys in a tables match, Viper defeats John Saxon, Chance Wyndam defeats Doink the Clown, Don Juan defeats Texas Red, Jay Lethal defeats Vordell Walker, Jon Heidenreich defeats Steve Anthony, Ikaika defeats Jeremy Young.
UPCOMING SHOWS
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, Brandon Locke vs. Handsome Johnny, and a 10-man gauntlet featuring: D.C. Dillinger, Eddie Edwards, Alex Arion, Michael Sain, Evan Siks, Antonio Thomas and T.J. Richter.
East Coast Pro Wrestling, Dec. 28, Edison, N.J., the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fundraiser, with Tito Santana, Warlord, Barbarian, and the masked superstar.
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, Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Roderick Strong & Rocky Romero, Sara Del Rey vs. Daizee Haze vs. Lacey.
EWF, Dec. 29, Marion, Ind., with Ric Cannon vs. Osyris in a cage match, Dark Lion & Matt Cavins vs. Locked N’ Loaded vs. Hillbilly Jed & Joey Owens in a cage match.
National Wrestling Superstars, Dec. 29, Seaside Heights, N.J., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall, with Travis Blake vs. Saddam Insane, plus Slayer and Nicky Oceans.
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, Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens, Larry Sweeney vs. Claudio Castagnoli.
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.
Lethal Wrestling Alliance, Jan. 5, Fairview, Heights, Ill., with Austin Aries vs. Adam Raw.
Elite Pro, Jan. 5, Steger, Ill., at the VFW Hall, with Dysfunction.
Insanity Pro Wrestling, Jan. 5, Indianapolis, Ind., at the Salvation Army Community Center, 7 p.m., with Carlton Kaz vs. Drake Younger, Mike Quackenbush vs. Dave Davidson, Gran Akuma vs. Scotty Vortekz, Lince Dorado vs. Sami Callihan, and matches with Irish Airborne, Osyris, Lou Roberts, Die Hard, xOMGx, Junkfood Junkie and more.
EWF, Jan. 5, Marion, Ind., with the Sandman!
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Jan. 6, Van Nuys, Calif., at the armory, with Bryan Danielson vs. Roderick Strong, Jack Evans vs. CIMA, ???? vs. Super Dragon, Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs vs. the Young Bucks, El Generico vs. Susumu Yokosuka.
Ring of Honor, Jan. 11, Boston, Mass., at Boston University, with Bryan Danielson vs. Chris Hero, Jack Evans & Ruckus & Jigsaw vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Necro Butcher & Tyler Black in a three-match series.
Ring of Honor, Jan. 12, Edison, N.J., at Inman Sports Club, with the Briscoes vs. Necro Butcher & Tyler Black, Kevin Steen vs. Brent Albright.
Combat Zone Wrestling, Jan. 12, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena, with Joker vs. Brain Damage, DJ Hyde vs. Whacks.
NWA Upstate, Henrietta, N.Y., with Jimmy Olsen vs. John McChesney vs. Danny Doring, Pepper Parks vs. Cody Deaner, Ricky Reyes vs. Colin Olsen, the McCloud Brothers vs. Super Assassin & Triple X, CloudLee vs. Cheech & Gabe Saint.
AWA Brew City Wrestling, Jan. 12, Waukesha, Wis., featuring the Heartbreak Express.
GOUGE, Jan. 12, Allensville, N.C., at the fire hall.
AWA World Star Wrestling, Jan. 12, New Milford, Conn., with the Heartbreak Express, the Lumberjacks, Brian Logan, Jr. Alou, Tommy Midnight, Super Zeta, Matt Turner and more.
New Era Pro Wrestling, Jan. 12, Painesville, Ohio, at the Hide Out Roller Rink, with Chris Cronus vs. the Prophet, Lethal Impact vs. Ray Rome & the Deviant, Bane vs. Killer Kumpf, J-Rocc vs. Shane Taylor & Eddie Edwards in a handicap match, Bill Collier vs. Kage.
CWA, Jan. 12, Orangeburg, S.C., with Daffney.
IWF, Jan. 13, Golden, Colo., with Jerry Lynn in action.
UWA Hardcore, Jan. 18, Downsview Park, Canada.
JAPW, Jan. 19, Jersey City, N.J., with Low Ki vs. Hotstuff Hernandez, and matches with Cryme Tyme, Homicide, Teddy Hart.
AAW, Jan. 19, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin.
AWA World 1 Wrestling, Jan. 20, Valdosta, Ga., featuring the Heartbreak Express.
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