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Jan 4, 2008 - 5:42:44 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
The big indy shows this weekend are in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, for its “all star weekend.” The lineups are below, and both shows feature top-notch talent, highlighted by the return of the Dragon Gate stars from Japan: CIMA, Yoshino and Doi. U.S. standout indy wrestlers on the shows include Bryan Danielson, El Generico, Human Tornado, Claudio Castagnoli and Chris Hero. Visit www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com to learn more.
Sandman heads to EWF in Marion, Ind., on Saturday.
Lethal Wrestling Alliance features Austin Aries on Saturday. Details are below.
In other news…
Congratulations to Wisconsin standout Silas Young for signing a WWE developmental deal. I’ve consistently praised Silas’ in-ring skills for years. He has worked a handful of TV matches this year for WWE, has worked TNA matches in the past when TNA was based in Nashville, and he broke into ROH this year. While he has a great look & physique, at about 5’10”, he has a challenge still of getting noticed in front of him. Nonetheless, he deserves this opportunity.
Shaun “Khosrow” Daivari will team with his younger brother, Arya Daivari, in F1rst Wrestling in Minneapolis on Jan. 25. That is shaping up to be the best-looking indy show in the Twin Cities in six months! If you live in the Twin Cities, plan to attend this show, at the First Avenue night club, across from the Target Center.
On Dec. 31, Jimmy Snuka & Tony Atlas teamed up to win a tag match in National Wrestling Superstars, in Danielson, Conn. Results are below.
The next Shimmer taping is on April 26th, and front-row tickets are already SOLD OUT. Learn more about this exciting all-women’s promotion at www.shimmerwrestling.com.
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
NWA Anarchy, Dec. 29, Cornelia, Ga.: Todd Sexton defeats Wes Grissom, Truitt Fields defeats Todd Sexton, the Hollywood Brunettes defeat the New Wave, Anger Alliance defeat Seth Delay & Sal Rinauro & Adrian Hawkins, Jeff Lewis defeats Kory Chavis, Shadow Jackson vs. Nemesis ended in a double countout, Devil’s Rejects defeat the Awesome Attraction, Jeremy Vain & Rob Adonis defeat Jerry Palmer & Sal Rinauro, Phil Shatter defeats Iceberg and Mikal Judas, Slim J defeats Patrick Bentley in a cage match.
National Wrestling Superstars, Dec. 29, Seaside Heights, N.J.: Antonio Malave defeats Junior Johnson, Corrupted Youth vs. Wasted Youth ended in a time-limit draw, Saddam Insane defeats Mikey Pacifica, the Great Garafollo defeats Ryan Blackheart, Cameron Shaft defeats the Equalizer in a tables match, the Famous Clown & Nicky Oceans & Slayer defeat JD Smooth & Corey Havoc & Kevin Matthews.
National Wrestling Superstars, Dec. 31, Danielson, Conn.: JD Smooth defeats Mikey Pacifica, Blue Meanie defeats Danny Demanto, the Clown & the Patriot defeat Antonio Malave & Kevin Matthews, Nicky Oceans vs. Rhett Titus ended in a time-limit draw, Tony Atlas vs. King Kaluha went to a no contest, Tony Atlas & Jimmy Snuka defeat Sal Sincere & King Kaluha.
UPCOMING SHOWS
NWA-MSW, Jan. 4, Mt. Hope, W. Va., at the community center.
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, Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino vs. the Young Bucks, El Generico vs. Karl Anderson, Scorpio Sky vs. Ronin, Claudio Castagnoli & Eddie Kingston & Human Tornado vs. Chris Hero & Necro Butcher & Candice LaRae.
Lethal Wrestling Alliance, Jan. 5, Fairview, Heights, Ill., with Austin Aries vs. Adam Raw, Lacey vs. MsChif.
Elite Pro, Jan. 5, Steger, Ill., at the VFW Hall, 7 p.m., with Dysfunction, Brandon Thomaselli, Michael Elgin, Corp. Robinson, and the Iron Saints.
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.
Hoosier Pro Wrestling, Jan. 5, Columbus, Ind., with Ox Harley vs. Pastor Pain, Ronnie Vegas vs. Bobo Brazil Jr., Flash Flanagan & Tarek the Great vs. the Soul Shooters, Josie vs. Jill, Donny Idol vs. Jeremy Hadley, Tom Van Zant vs. Bobby Black, Troy Van Zant vs. Average White Guy.
EWF, Jan. 5, Marion, Ind., with the Sandman!, as he takes on General Lee. Also slated to wrestle are Ric Cannon, Bob, Dark Lion, Matt Cavis, Wildman Rogers, Andy Santos, Craig Poling, Charles Jackson, Louis Linaris and more.
WXW, Jan. 5, Allentown, Penn., Great Samu vs. Sugaa, Devon Moore vs. Sabian, Kacee Carlisle vs. Dischord in a women’s match.
Revolutionary Championship Wrestling, Jan. 5, Portsmouth, Ohio, at the Elk City Lodge.
NWA-Mountain State Wrestling, Jan. 5, Princeton, W.Va., at the rec center.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Jan. 6, Van Nuys, Calif., at the armory, with Bryan Danielson vs. Roderick Strong, Jack Evans vs. CIMA, Taro vs. Super Dragon, Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs vs. the Young Bucks, El Generico vs. Susumu Yokosuka, The Young Bucks vs. Scott Lost & Joey Ryan, Karl Anderson vs. Alex Koslov.
Ring of Honor, Jan. 11, Boston, Mass., at Boston University, with Bryan Danielson vs. Chris Hero, Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black vs. Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Jack Evans & Jigsaw vs. Brent Albright & BJ Whitmer, Erick Stevens vs. Austin Aries, Kevin Steen vs. the Necro Butcher, Roderick Strong vs. El Generico, Ruckus vs. Claudio Castagnoli, Delirious vs. Sal Rinauro, Daizee Haze vs. Alexa Thatcher.
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, Bryan Danielson vs. Erick Stevens, Jimmy Jacobs vs. Jack Evans, Jigsaw vs. Roderick Strong, Mike Quackenbush & Delirious & El Generico vs. Jason Blade & Kenny King & Sal Rinauro, Eddie Edwards & Bobby Fish vs. Shane Hagadorn & BJ Whitmer.
Combat Zone Wrestling, Jan. 12, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena, with Joker vs. Brain Damage, DJ Hyde vs. Whacks, LuFisto vs. Mickie Knuckles, Ruckus vs. Drake Younger, Player Uno & Stupefied vs. Beef Wellington & Greg Excellent.
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, with a 30-man battle royal, and Trailer Park Heat vs. Big Poppa Price.
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.
Southern Championship Wrestling, Jan. 12, DeBary, Fla., at the VFW hall, with Scotty 2 Hotty in action.
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.
NWA Central States, Jan. 12, Mt. Vernon, Ill., as the YMCA, with Michael Strider vs. Dingo.
CWA, Jan. 12, Orangeburg, S.C., with Daffney.
UPWA, Jan. 12, Wilmington, N.C.
In Your Face, Jan. 12, Rutland, Vt., at the Holiday Inn, with Superbeast & Fronz Roddy vs. Drake Evans & Vigo, Guillaume DeSade vs. Nocturne, Those 80s Guys vs. Divine Diversity.
National Wrestling Superstars, Jan. 13, Middletown, Del., 3:30 p.m. bell, with Patriot, Sal Sincere, Danny Doring, Gemini Trojans, Lumberjack Monroe and more.
IWF, Jan. 13, Golden, Colo., with Jerry Lynn in action.
UWA Hardcore, Jan. 18, Downsview Park, Canada, with Ruckus vs. Josh Prohibition, BLK OUT vs. Cheech & Cloudy, Delirious vs. Tyler Black, Arik Cannon vs. Ricky Reyes, the Flatliners vs. the Ring Crew Express.
National Wrestling Superstars, Jan. 18, Manville, N.J., at the VFW Hall, with Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore, Blue Meanie, Julio Dinsmore, the Patriot, Roman, Indian Brave Draven.
JAPW, Jan. 19, Jersey City, N.J., with Low Ki vs. Hotstuff Hernandez, Homicide vs. Teddy Hart vs. Eddie Kingston, Jay Lethal vs. Chris Hero, Sonjay Dutt vs. Xavier, Devon Storm vs. Danny DeManto, Bandido Jr. vs. Azrieal, Grim Reefer vs. Archadia, and Cryme Tyme in action!
AAW, Jan. 19, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Jerry Lynn vs. mystery opponent, the Phoenix Twins vs. Truth Martini & N8 Mattson, Dan Lawrence vs. Ryan Boz.
National Wrestling Superstars, Jan. 19, North Plainfield, N.J., at the Italian-American Social Club, with Tito Santana.
Minnesota Independent Wrestling, Jan. 19, Chanhassen, Minn., at the American Legion, with Big Brody Hoofer vs. Pete Huge, Mitch Paradise vs. Matt Burns, Mickey McCoy vs. Ben Sailer, and matches with Thoruf Marius, Arya Daivari, Chase McCoy.
AWA World 1 Wrestling, Jan. 20, Valdosta, Ga., featuring the Heartbreak Express.
National Wrestling Superstars, Jan. 20, Christiana, Del., with Danny Doring, Hate Breed, the Gemini Trojans, Fro Bro, Ruff Rider, Maddog, Johnny Maxx and more.
Ring of Honor, Jan. 25, Dayton, Ohio, the fairgrounds, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Chris Hero in a cage match, the Briscoes vs. Jack Evans & Ruckus, Bryan Danielson vs. Tyler Black, Erick Stevens vs. Davey Richards.
F1rst Wrestling, Jan. 25, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue night club, with Arik Cannon vs. Joey Envy, Khosrow Daivari & Arya Daivari vs. Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Pete Huge vs. Big Brody Hoofer, Cody O’Neill vs. Rob James, ODB vs. Ann Brookstone, and matches with Ben Sailer, Nate Bash and Kamikaze Klecker.
GOUGE, Jan. 25, Raleigh, N.C., at Vintage 21, Scab vs. Wallabee Joe, Willie Watts vs. Ernie Nord, Chilly Willy vs. Eskimo Joe, Otto Schwanz vs. KC McKnight.
Ring of Honor, Jan. 26, Chicago Ridge, Ill., at the Frontier Park Field House, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Roderick Strong, Delirious vs. Adam Pearce in a dog collar match, The Vulture Squad vs. the Age of the Fall vs. BJ Whitmer & Brent Albright in a scramble.
AWESOME, Jan. 26, Seaside Heights, N.J., at the American Legion Post, with Spike Dudley in action in a tournament. Other wrestlers include Justin Corino, Jay Blaze, Kekoa, Dirty Don Montoya, Eric Cooper, Franciz, Jasin Karloff.
Chikara Pro, Jan. 27, Bethlehem, Penn., Moravian College, with Shane Storm vs. Eddie Kingston, Worker Ant vs. Vin Gerard.
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